Author: Silas Reed
Edmonton’s theatre community is mourning the death of a longtime actor who died suddenly during Sunday’s performance of A Christmas Carol. “We are heartbroken to share that during the November 24th performance of A Christmas Carol, a beloved cast member Julien Arnold, tragically passed away,” The Citadel theatre said in a statement.“A cherished member of the Edmonton theatre community, his presence brought joy, heart and depth to every role, and his artistic contributions — and big hugs — will be deeply missed.” Arnold had been a part of the annual production for years, this year playing several characters, including Marley’s…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size According to Ashley Madison, the fireplace isn’t the only thing this winter that’s heating up residents of Guelph. The latest data from the infidelity website ranks Guelph sixth out of the top 20 Canadian cities for winter affairs.Barrie, Ont is number one. Kingston, Ont., and Abbotsford, B.C., are just behind in the number two and three spots respectively. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. The rankings in this year’s survey, released on Nov. 21, are based…
Christmas cards are a cherished annual tradition for Percy, who is covered in blond hair and has 33,000 Instagram followers. He sends out dozens of them every year — more than 70 last Christmas, each with a personalized message.But this year, things might be a little different.With the Canada Post strike stretching into its second week, Percy’s dad isn’t sure when he’ll be able to get all those cards in the mail, or whether they’ll reach their destinations by Dec. 25.Percy isn’t worried, though. “Cards might be delayed, but that’s okay!” he posted online recently.“Everypawdy who wants a card will…
Avery’s Farm Market in Beaver Bank, N.S., may not seem geographically close to the North Pole but for the next few weeks, it’s offering a direct link to the big guy in red for local children. The market has invited kids to drop off their letters and wish lists to Santa over the past couple of years. Now, with the Canada Post strike hitting the one-week mark, Avery’s is anticipating a higher-than-usual demand for its special service.“Before we even put (the mailbox) out, we had a bunch of people asking, ‘Hey, when is it coming out? Are you still doing…
The holidays are a time of year when charitable organizations lean heavily on the community to provide the supports for those in need. How financial pressures impact them? Source link
It’s another busy day at work for paramedic Steve Brglez, who just got a call for a cardiac arrest. “We’ll turn the lights on here and head to Main Street,” Brglez said. “We’re looking for everyone really to go to the right safely. I’m going to always trend to the left to move traffic to the right.” Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Brglez urgently, but safely, makes his way to every call knowing the public is counting on him for emergencies.“There’s certainly a…
A familiar face is returning to the executive offices at Commonwealth Stadium as the Edmonton Elks announced Tuesday it has hired Ed Hervey to be the football club’s new general manager. The hiring will see Hervey, 51, serve as Edmonton’s GM for the second time; the California native first served as the CFL club’s GM from 2013 to 2017 before he was let go by the team.In 2015, Edmonton won a Grey Cup championship with Hervey at the helm.“Ed embodies the core values that I’m looking for in Edmonton,” Elks president and CEO Chris Morris said in a news release.…
Several charitable organizations in Lethbridge, Alta., have banded together to help those who most need it this holiday season. The Christmas Hope campaign includes multiple agencies, including both city food banks, the Salvation Army and more.This year, however, sees more stress on these organizations than ever before as demand is increasing due to the high cost of living.“This year, we are planning to serve over 10,000 individuals,” said Danielle McIntyre, executive director of the Interfaith Food Bank. “3,500 children, 6,500 adults and I would not be surprised if our numbers are low this year. I know, at our food bank…