Edmonton looking at ways to improve evening economy
Edmonton city councillors are being presented with ideas to encourage people to patronize events and businesses past 5 p.m. city-wide.
Consumer
Apr 1
2024 federal budget gets mixed reviews in Alberta amid housing crisis
On Tuesday, the federal Liberal government delivered its 2024 budget with promises to help young Canadians.
Canada
Apr 16
Surviving Edmonton: 1 year spent with homeless people seeking stable housing
From the coldest winter night to the smokiest summer day. For one year, unhoused people in Edmonton welcomed cameras into their lives as they searched for a more stable future.
Canada
Mar 17
Here are the Edmonton services affected by looming CSU 52 strike
From recreation centres and libraries, here are the Edmonton services that will be affected by looming job action Thursday morning by members of Civic Services Union 52.
Features
Mar 13
Alberta budget 2024: What’s in it for Calgary?
The Alberta government unveiled its latest provincial budget on Thursday. Here's a look at where money will be spent in Calgary.
Politics
Feb 29
Alberta town’s residents vote in favour of bylaw that will see Pride crosswalk be removed
The vote on Thursday was a close one, with 663 people voting in favour of the changes and 639 people voting against them.
Politics
Feb 23
Could the way Canadians park vehicles be part of the housing crisis?
Experts say Canada's regulations around parking, which in many cases is free, contributes to Canada’s housing crisis. What can be done about it?
Canada
Feb 11
Katz Group and Edmonton’s Boyle Street in legal dispute over $5M donation pledge
A disagreement over a $5-million donation agreement from the ICE District Corporation to Boyle Street Community Services has now moved to private arbitration.
Canada
Feb 12
International athletes to compete in UIAA Ice Climbing World Championship and World Cup in Edmonton
A 12-metre ice wall may stop you in your tracks as you pass by it in Edmonton's Ice District.
Canada
Jan 23
‘A miracle’: Sisters separated by ’60s Scoop meet for first time in Vancouver
Sisters Nita and Brandy Quill met for the first time at a SkyTrain station in Vancouver last week, more than 30 years after they were separated during the '60s Scoop.
Canada
Jan 9
Padmanadi owner reflects on family’s recipe for success expanding from Edmonton to Calgary
A member of the family that owns a beloved fixture of Edmonton's restaurant scene is reflecting on the year that was after 2023 saw her take the eatery's menu to Calgary.
Features
Dec 28, 2023
2023 in review: Premier Danielle Smith sits down for year-end interview with Global News
It was seven months ago that Danielle Smith led the UCP to victory in the provincial election on a platform centred around affordability and improving health care in Alberta.
Politics
Jan 1
48-hour notice to tear down homeless camps ‘inadequate’: Edmonton advocate
'There's a lot we have to do on our part as well. I'm trying to get off the street myself, it's really hard though,' said Tyler Kahmahkoostayo, who's sleeping rough in Edmonton.
Crime
Dec 20, 2023
Calgary mayor concerned about affordable housing after charter changes
The province said it will be changing certain provisions in Calgary's city charter to reduce housing costs and ensure there is a minimum building standard across Alberta.
Canada
Dec 19, 2023
Will Canadian downtowns find a new purpose in a post-office era?
The prospect that crowds of office workers may never return in full could spur a shift in the fundamental nature of Canada's downtown neighbourhoods.
Canada
Dec 1, 2023
‘Where’s the humanity?’: Another family calls for change after learning of B.C. son’s death online
Glen and Michelle Grier, an Alberta couple, learned about their son's death in Victoria eight months after it happened by searching for his name online.
Health
Dec 7, 2023
City and private Edmonton developer turning former YMCA into affordable housing
A private Edmonton developer has received grant money from the city and is turning the old downtown YMCA building into affordable housing.
Canada
Nov 6, 2023
Montreal to spend nearly $200M on snow removal this winter
No other city in Canada comes close to spending what Montreal does on snow. In addition to being North America's snowiest major city, its downtown is dense.
Canada
Nov 27, 2023
Edmonton human rights group upset encampment hearing won’t be heard until new year
Last month, the coalition took legal action against the city, arguing ongoing evictions of people in encampments is harmful.
Canada
Nov 20, 2023
Artificial Intelligence: Canada’s future of everything
Whether AI will help or hinder the world depends on whom you ask. What’s undeniable is this: the only limitation on how AI will transform the world is us.
Canada
Nov 25, 2023