Many may remember stories and broadcasts discussing Dutch Elm Disease, a fungal infection which devastates elm tree populations. Despite vigorous monitoring and education campaigns, Dutch Elm has now made it as far west as Edmonton, with 3 cases now identified. Mark Beare, Director of Infrastructure Operations within the City ofContinue Reading
When you picture someone from the Arabic community, what do you see? A new documentary directed by Nisreen Baker and produced by the National Film Board of Canada challenges preconceptions of what it means to be Arabic. This explorative film, Arab Women Say What?!, follows the lives of eight Arab women whoContinue Reading
The government of Alberta has paused public consultations regarding whether they will step away from the Canadian Pension Plan in place of a provincial pension fund. The pause was announced last Friday at a press conference held by Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner and chair of Alberta’s consultation panel, JimContinue Reading
