There’s no reason a rich province like Alberta should have encampments, outreach worker says
Kathleen Mpulubusi is a volunteer with the Bear Claw Beaver Hills House, an Indigenous-led volunteer group that works closely with many in Edmonton’s homeless community. Mpulubusi says homeless encampments are ‘a sign of our collective failure as a society’ and…
Why are jackrabbits thriving in Edmonton but not elsewhere?
Researchers at King’s University are investigating why, exactly, jackrabbits thrive in Edmonton. The team, which includes researcher Darcy Visscher, will be using GPS collars to track the animals’ movements in the urban landscape. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch…
Sky grief: What happens when stars are no longer visible
Noctalgia, Astronomy, Edmonton, Alberta, Science, Space, Environment, Pollution, Lightpollution, Urban, Stars, Stargazing, Canada, Sky Grieft’s getting harder and harder to find truly dark places for skygazing within city limits across Canada. Some experts say that the loss of real night…
How Edmonton’s zoning renewal will impact neighbourhoods, new and old
Edmonton is planning a major zoning revamp that will affect the city going forward. Edmonton AM’s Mark Connolly and Tara McCarthy visited two neighbourhoods with urban design expert Kalen Anderson for a street-level look at how those changes might play…
Soil cells support tree growth along Edmonton’s newest LRT route
The Valley Line LRT landscaping project has been a huge undertaking in Edmonton. It boasts 2,000 trees, more than 7,000 shrubs and 120,000 grasses and perennials, all supported by a trenched infrastructure to help trees grow faster and healthier. »»»…
Murals take shape at Calgary’s BUMP festival
Creativity and paint are flowing as artists from around the world use Calgary’s Beltline community buildings as their canvas. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth…