Because of COVID-19, we have been restricted from leaving our households or being able to come in contact with other individuals. This has resulted in the closing of local stores, pubs, hair & aesthetics salons and more. Because of the lack of accessibility for hair salons specifically, self-dyeing or cutting of hair, is becoming a […]

Annika Smith is a first year teacher. After subbing in Edmonton for a few months, she took a maternity leave position in Whitecourt in January. But with schools closing mid-March, her expectations for her first semester took a sharp turn. Along with teachers across the country, Smith is now navigating her way through online classes. […]

As organizations and events continue to react to the COVID-19 pandemic, Edmonton’s International Fringe Theatre Festival has cancelled its shows for the summer. This would have been its 39th year. “It’s hard to imagine an Edmonton summer without Fringe. While the decision to cancel is difficult and emotional, we also know it’s necessary. The health […]

The University of Alberta hosted its 5 Days for the Homeless campaign from March 9 to 13. For the entire week, business students slept outside in an effort to raise awareness and funds for youth at risk in Edmonton. Originating on U of A’s campus 15 years ago, the campaign has since gone national. Despite […]

NAIT culinary students got a chance to learn some east coast dishes from Chef Jeremy Charles. Charles, NAIT’s 2020 Chef in Residence, is the chef and co-owner of the restaurant Raymonds in Newfoundland. He was featured on a travel and food show in 2008. Charles said he became a chef as he likes hunting, fishing […]