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1 week ago | 
bmcnews.org | Corine Demas |Paula Kirman
The article “CO*LAB Continues to Survive” (in the April-May edition of Boyle McCauley News) discussed the City’s funding of the arts and community space. Following the publication of this article, Lorin Klask, Artistic Director of Quarters Arts Society (the non-profit organization that operates CO*LAB), contacted Boyle McCauley News to clarify that CO*LAB does not currently receive operational funding from the City.
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1 week ago | 
bmcnews.org | Paula Kirman |Corine Demas |Alan Schietzsch |Anita Jenkins
When I was growing up I was told that certain topics were not to be discussed in polite company. Politics was one of these subjects. The reasoning behind this was because political discussions can lead to arguments that cannot be resolved. People are unlikely to change each other’s minds about their personal political beliefs, such as what party for which they choose to vote. I have to admit there is some wisdom to this.
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1 week ago | 
bmcnews.org | Corine Demas |Paula Kirman
The GLOW Spring Lantern Parade on March 22nd this year celebrated the return of spring. It was a very busy night at CO*LAB. Excited voices echoed around the room. There were kids with their adults making lanterns in the shape of carrots. Many busy volunteers helped the kids, who were anxious to get going on the parade. Shima Robinson, Edmonton’s Poet Laureate, was in the room, readying herself to perform a poem about spring. There were many young families in attendance.
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1 week ago | 
bmcnews.org | Paula Kirman |Corine Demas |Alan Schietzsch
The June-July edition of Boyle McCauley News marks the halfway point of our annual publication cycle. The month of June marks the halfway point of the calendar year. While it seems like 2025 recently began, it is flying by. That said, sometimes we have too much content to pack into our print edition or time-sensitive news we want to get out to the community. At our website (bmcnews.org) we publish content between issues.
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1 week ago | 
bmcnews.org | Paula Kirman |Corine Demas |Anita Jenkins
Isaac Friesen began his involvement with Heart of the City through the FreeArts’ Youth Stage in 2019 when pH15 - his band with fellow FreeArts performer George Zhang - played the stage. “I was asked by Sebastian Barrera from FreeArts to continue helping out with the festival over the next few years. During the pandemic we did some online shows and then after the pandemic I took a greater role with the youth stage. Last year I was directing the youth stage.
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2 months ago | 
bmcnews.org | Paula Kirman |Corine Demas |Alan Schietzsch |Anita Jenkins
Welcome to the April-May 2025 edition of Boyle McCauley News. I hope by the time you read this, all of the snow will be gone, temperatures will be warm, and the sun will be shining. We have more stories and photos at our website. We publish content between issues, particularly stories that are time sensitive or that we simply could not fit into print. Our website also has more classifieds, an events calendar, and a searchable archive of all of our available back issues.
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2 months ago | 
bmcnews.org | Paula Kirman |Anita Jenkins |Dustin Bajer |Corine Demas
Boyle Street and McCauley are always experiencing change: road construction, new homes being built, and businesses coming and going, just to name a few examples. Sometimes change is a cause to celebrate, like the reopening of Zocalo following the tragic fire last year. Sometimes we grieve a loss, like the Italian Bakery closing permanently on 97th Street. We welcome new neighbours and say goodbye to people who decide to move on.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
bmcnews.org | Janis Irwin |Corine Demas |Kate Quinn |Paula Kirman
As I write this, we’re sitting under a thick blanket of snow, and the weather has turned very cold. When you read this in February, we’ll be that much closer to spring (optimism, am I right?) and I’ll be preparing to head back into the legislature with my colleagues. I’m very proud of the work our Alberta NDP did over the last legislative session, and you’ve got my commitment that I’ll keep working hard as your local MLA and as the Shadow Minister for Housing.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
bmcnews.org | Kate Quinn |Paula Kirman |Anita Jenkins |Corine Demas
Juanita Murphy was always haunted by bad memories when she passed the Atonement Home on 92nd Street and 110th Avenue on her way to medical appointments. December 20th was different. The building was being demolished. Old wounds ripped open as she could see into the bowels of the structure. “I suffered various forms of abuse at the hands of nuns and priests, all in the name of ‘God’,” she recalls. “I am grateful that it’s over, and my inner child is safe.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
bmcnews.org | Alan Schietzsch |Kate Quinn |Paula Kirman |Corine Demas
The Edmonton Intercultural Centre (EIC) celebrated a decade on December 21st. During the day people could enjoy a craft market, food, and various activities. The evening featured a gala for ticket holders with cultural performances and special presentations, including from the Province and City. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Send Us A Letter
