Widely known for his intricate pen and ink sketches, Kim Jung Gi died on October 3rd from a heart attack at only age 47. In a statement posted to Kim’s Instagram, the Korean illustrator was at the airport to fly to the New York Comic Con when he experienced chest...
Breast cancer awareness among young women
Despite common perceptions, breast cancer is not just a disease in older women. Even those who consider themselves in the prime of their youth need to know the principal risk factors. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the perfect time to learn more about...
The matrix at home: Alberta shaping up for blockchain-friendly future
At the forefront of a rapidly accelerating area of technology is the Alberta-based Canadian Blockchain Consortium, a national organization dedicated to the advocacy of blockchain and cryptocurrency in Canada. The Consortium consists of individuals across diverse...
Bursary for foster children celebrates 10 years success
Storwell Self Storage, a Canadian owned-and-operated storage solutions company, is celebrating 10 years of the Storwell Foster Children Bursary Program. The program, which started in 2012, offers $2000 to a student that was a foster child within a Canadian or American...
Speak Up: A Student Guide to the Federal Election
By Natalie Sarzynski VP External As the Vice President External, I’m here to advocate for your needs as a student in regards to the outside governing systems at a municipal, provincial and federal level. I act as a liaison between you, the student, and the government....
Canadian delivery company signs deal with Walmart
Ghost Kitchen Brands is a food delivery focused business that provides already established brands for delivery and at some sit down locations. The director of marketing of Ghost Kitchen Brands, Susi Graf further explains the concept. “Our goal is to actually serve...
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Donation Page
By Kaytlyn Poberznick & Almalexia June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the day and to help commemorate...
Stripping Online, Dancers Moving To OnlyFans
By Zachary Flynn When close-contact businesses such as stores, restaurants and clubs were suddenly closed in March, it left many workers scrambling to figure out how they were going to earn an income. For Cassius, an Edmonton-based dancer working at a club that night,...
Seedy Economics: The Profit Of Human Trafficking
By Chris Avery Nearly $100 billion USD in profits are generated from forced sexual exploitation, with 99 per cent of all victims either women or girls. The International Organization of Labour (ILO) determined that in 2016, females consist of nearly all the 4.8...
Personal Services Busier Than Ever After Province Allows Re-opening
By Kallandra Weatherbee As of Jan. 18 the Alberta government will be easing public health rules around funerals, outdoor gatherings and personal services. For the first time in a month personal services such as hair salons and tattoo parlors will be able to re-open by...