20 h. ago Keith Gerein: Edmontonians have dual anger — at Liberal policies but also at secession ultimatums

The death of actor Val Kilmer last week reminded me, among other roles, of his performance as the title character in Batman Forever (1995), in which the Riddler forces the Caped Crusader into an existential choice — just as some are framing Canada’s federal election. As the story goes, the villain wants to solve the […]

Events

1 week ago Opinion: We are Edmonton pediatric emergency doctors — and we need your help

We are your pediatric emergency physicians in Edmonton. We are trained to make split-second, life-and-death decisions. “Not breathing? I know what to do.” We are experienced at managing ultra-high stakes, complex situations. “A baby is having a seizure? I can handle that.” We are skilled at de-escalating and prioritizing chaotic resuscitation events. “STARS is flying […]

Science

2 w. ago Keith Gerein: Sarah Hamilton's departure a blow to an Edmonton city council short on seasoning

An Edmonton city council already thin on political experience could soon get even thinner. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is vying for a return to Ottawa, but whether he wins or loses that race, he won’t be back for a second term as mayor. Coun. Andrew Knack, council’s longest-serving member, declared six months ago that he won’t […]

Culture

2 w. ago Saturday's letters: City of Edmonton unprepared for snowstorm

The city knew the storm was coming. They were warning everyone. So why did all the accidents, chaos and traffic snarls happen? Why did my family and grandchildren have to spend two-and-a-half hours getting home on Fox Drive and Whitemud Drive Thursday evening when it would have been a 10-minute ride home? Why? Because no […]

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2 w. ago Opinion: How Edmonton's Quarters LRT station inspires — and disappoints

On the morning of March 21, the sunshine in Edmonton was particularly bright, the sky high and clear, with white clouds drifting lazily by, as if a painting were unfolding above the city. I boarded the Valley Line LRT, weaving through the streets and alleys of this city, the scenery along the way as familiar […]

Culture

2 w. ago Keith Gerein: With Sohi's eyes on Ottawa, Edmonton's civic election race is set for a big shakeup

As intrigue ramps up for a crucial federal election campaign — including the participation of Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi — the civic election race will have to take a breather for the next month or so. And to be fair, that’s not much of a change from the past few months. With Donald Trump, tariffs, […]

Politics

3 w. ago Bus battle: City politicians push to take control of London Transit

Four city council members want to dissolve London's transit authority, citing a breakdown in the relationship between the long-standing municipally funded agency and city hall.

Politics

3 w. ago How faculty lounge ideologues attacked Big Apple’s dip in murder rate

Sociologists, criminologists dismissed plunge in crime in mid-1990s New York City as have nothing to do with policing

Events

3 w. ago McCAUGHEY: New York City council race critical to Gotham’s safety

The vast majority of New Yorkers believe their city is in crisis. Electing a new mayor won’t solve it. The crisis is largely due to the lunatic-left policies enacted by city council — even over the opposition of the mayor. Truth is, the council treats the mayor like a pinata. New Yorkers need to go […]

Events

3 w. ago Keith Gerein: Sohi's return to the federal Liberal campaign trail is one for the Twilight Zone

Facing a tough road to re-election to as Edmonton's mayor, Sohi may have better polling odds in running again for a federal seat.

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3 w. ago Opinion: Edmonton council breaks city policies in Nordic spa rezoning

Edmonton has declared a climate crisis, committed to being a “biophilic” city, and promises, in the City Plan, to “preserve what matters most.” City council and administration need to act on these words, especially when it comes to the river valley. On Feb. 24, council unanimously approved the rezoning of 10 acres of land adjacent […]

Events

4 w. ago Keith Gerein: Further dithering on Edmonton hospital projects an infuriating test of patients

Welcome to Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital, where the new emergency department is long and spacious, and so are the wait times. Enjoy the bright, comfy seating areas, because chances are you are going to be here awhile — well over seven hours, according to projected wait times I saw posted online this week. You could try […]

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