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Taichi in Edmonton
Taichi doesn't look much like combat, but the Chinese call it the "supreme ultimate force" in self-defence. Tai chi has been a part of the Chinese culture for almost two centuries, and it's catching on here in our city too.
A haven for immigrant youths
Joseph Lurie's dream is to help immigrant youths fulfill their potential. So he started a gang, a weekend homework and activities club that helps steer young people away from gangs and improve in school.
Childhood cancer rate going down
Rachel Speiss is like any other teenage, but one thing sets her a part. She's a cancer survivor, a part of the growing number of children beating cancer thanks to early detection and treatment. (Runs 2:05)
Sprinting at 80
Some of us take it easy after retirement, but for Betty McQuarrie life as an 80-year-old is all about sprinting in the fast lane. (Runs 2:33)
A dome for Churchill Square
City councillors are thinking about buying a heated dome for Churchill Square to shelter eventgoers on those brutal winter days. (Runs 2:00)
Doctors on wait lists
Patients aren't the only ones on wait lists in Alberta. Tatsiana Piatrashka practised medicine for 14 years before moving to Edmonton from Belarus, and now she waiting to get into residency for family medicine, a field where we're short 1500 doctors. (Runs 2:46)
Seniors caring for seniors
Chris and Dick Swaren promised to take care of their friend Ruth during her golden years, but they didn't expect to get so little help from the health care system. (Runs 3:05)
No daycare for kids, no career for moms
The lack of daycare spaces in Alberta means mothers like Christina Wallace are making tough decisions, choosing between a dream job and life as a mother. (Runs 2:16)
Bloggers react to the leaders' debate
Aaron Braaten, Ken Chapman and Dave Cournoyer a.k.a. Daveberta are three of the keenest political observers in the province. Many of you read their blogs everyday, and here they give a play by play on the winners, the losers and the surprises of tonight's debate.
Read their blogs and post your thoughts in our Your View section.
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Young and NOT apathetic
Feb. 4, 2008
Jonathan Hlus isn't old enough to vote, but he spends all his free time on the campaign trail. (Runs 2:51)
Save $ and the environment too
Feb. 1, 2008
Mother and environmentalist Babara Sander got the family pass she has been fighting for, and now she and her children can take the public transit all day for just $7.50! (Runs 2:28)
Working in the cold
Jan. 28, 2008
No weather is bone-chilling enough for bike courier Jerry Flerleyco, as he zips through downtown Edmonton on his "all-wheel drive." (Runs 1:36)
Strathearn Development
Jan. 21, 2008
Allan and Sharon Tchida walk you through their quaint neighbourhood and show you just why they're fighting against the developer's plan. (Runs 2:42)
Related Media: Hope for Strathearn Heights
Jan. 25, 2008
The developer of a large residential complex in Edmonton's Strathearn neighbourhood has won over some opponents with an offer they can't refuse. (Runs 1:36)
Glenora speaks up
Jan. 23, 2008
The quiet neighbourhood of Glenora is split, and the two sides of debate face off at city hall. (Runs 1:00)
First Christmas
Dec. 24, 2007
The Zhang family from China celebrates Christmas for the first time, and, as you will see, it's truly east meets west. (Runs 2:30)
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