An air quality statement has been issued for much of Alberta as smoke from wildfires burning on the west coast has made its way across the province. Environment Canada issued the warning Thursday morning. “Wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reducing visibility,” the statement read. Poor air quality special weather statement issued […]

A bank robber who blew up homemade bombs at two Edmonton branches three years ago, injuring four armed guards, could face up to life in prison. Last Tuesday in Edmonton Court of Queen’s Bench, 48-year-old Justin Byron pleaded guilty to making an explosive substance and trying to rob a pair of GardaWorld armed guards in […]

Red Shirt Day (for AccessAbility and Inclusion) is a day when people across Canada come together and wear red – in schools, workplaces and spaces everywhere in order to create a visible display of solidarity. By wearing red you will show your support for persons and families who are living with disabilities, celebrate the […]

A candidate running for Edmonton city council in Ward Anirniq is pressing pause on her doorknocking campaign in light of the newest COVID-19 restrictions announced by the province. “We heard loud and clear, if you can stay home, you should,” said Erin Rutherford. “So we made the decision to put public health over politics […]

The temporary pandemic shelter at the Edmonton Convention Centre will close its doors Friday. Tipinawâw opened at the convention centre on Oct. 30, 2020 to provide the city’s vulnerable population with shelter through the winter. The 24/7 accommodation provided people with a number of services, including meals, laundry and showers, as well as mental […]

The City of Edmonton will launch new joint patrols to try to curb disorder around public transit as incidents continue to rise from the end of 2020 into the spring.  Transit peace officers and Edmonton police officers will pair up to monitor transit stations starting in May.   A report released Thursday on transit security […]

Global Edmonton is pleased to support the 2021 World Diversity in Leadership Conference. The 5-day event will take place at the Edmonton Convention Center from July 6-10, 2021. The theme for this year is “The importance of a diverse workforce in economic recovery”. It will showcase speakers from different spectrum of society and will […]

In March, Jasper Hicks received vile messages from some of his classmates, after using the boy’s washroom at J.J. Bowlen Junior High School in Edmonton. The texts, which were sent in a lengthy group chat that included multiple other students and shared with Global News, expressed blatant transphobia and hateful comments towards the teen. […]

The City of Edmonton will be offering free menstrual products in all women’s and gender-inclusive washrooms in city-owned facilities this year. Sarah Komadina spoke with Scarlet Bjornson from No Woman Without, which works to increase access to menstrual products for all women.

Following a campaign by No Woman Without, Period and a pilot project, the City of Edmonton will be offering free menstrual products in all women’s and gender-inclusive washrooms in city-owned facilities. Campaign founder Scarlet Bjornson didn’t expect the decision but was thrilled to receive a call from Councillor Andrew Knack on Thursday. “They just […]