For the first time in nearly a decade, Edmonton will have two gay bars this summer. Evolution Wonderlounge will open a new location on Jasper Avenue and 115 Street, as its downtown location on 103 Street near 102 Avenue winds down operations. “It forced us to start looking around so we found this space, so…
Warning: this story contains outdated language and discusses physical and sexual abuse at residential schools. It was March 1965, and Catholic educator Robert J. Carney had gone on CBC Radio to discuss his work as a federal day school principal in the Northwest Territories. Today, it’s an interview some may find jarring. “Mr. Carney, at the teachers…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents in the Central Okanagan are about to see a change in the weather forecast, as the outlook for the coming days calls for plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures, up to 19 C by the weekend. “Break out the shorts and sweatpants,” said Kelowna resident Tony…
WARNING: This story contains descriptions and images of racist online content targeting Jews, Muslims, the 2SLGBTQ+ community and others. An Ottawa man has been found guilty of sowing hate, fear and division by helping create racist recruitment videos and other terrorist propaganda for a now defunct far-right international terrorist group and a prominent neo-Nazi. Superior Court…
It was a sight Alberta drivers certainly were excited to see on Tuesday — even if they didn’t anticipate it. “I came off the highway on empty, so it was definitely a good time,” said Andrew, who fills up his SUV about once a week. The end of the federal consumer carbon price was reflected…
WARNING: This article references sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone impacted by it. The Windsor Spitfires, Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Canadian Hockey League (CHL) have received a statement of claim outlining what they call “very serious allegations” of a sexual assault by four unnamed players more than…
Edmonton city councillors are discussing what the Alberta government’s role could look like in its homelessness response. The talks come as a city-led task force lays out its recommendations to give more people access to housing. Back on the agenda for councillors on Monday was figuring out how to improve services and access to housing…
After covering elections and issues around Coronation, Alta., for more than a century, the East Central Alberta Review published its final edition last week. The newspaper launched in 1911 — the first issue came out months before Coronation was incorporated. By its 114th year delivering the news, the paper reached 26,000 homes across more than 90…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As the federal election campaign enters its second week, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre unveiled a new economic policy proposal aimed at reducing taxes on investments, pitching his party as the best choice to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking at a plastics manufacturing facility in…
Mary Watters says she feels at home on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border, but this wasn’t always the case. Born in Duluth, Minn., she moved to Fort Frances, Ont., at age six and spent much of her childhood in the northwestern Ontario community. “I went to high school in [International] Falls and my Fort…
