Gordon Kent
Edmonton Journal
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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'It's really fun to see': BioWare, DeepMind part of tech surge in downtown Edmonton's office market
Downtown Edmonton’s real estate market has bounced back as the oil and gas industry recovers from its recent slump, but the glow could fade in coming months. The office vacancy rate at the end of June dropped to 12.5 per cent, down from 15. → Read More
Drayton Valley man charged with investment fraud
A Drayton Valley man faces criminal charges after allegedly fraudulently raising $200,000 from six investors. → Read More
Edmonton biotech company settles long-running lawsuit
An Edmonton biotechnology company has agreed to pay more than $1 million in cash and shares to settle long-standing royalty lawsuits. AVAC Ltd. filed a claim against Ceapro Inc. → Read More
Edmonton Fringe-goers buy record number of tickets
Lovers of drama, comedy and green onion cakes flocked to the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival in record numbers this year. → Read More
Dining Out: Cacao 70 offers chocolatey goodness for brunch
The merits of rutabagas are hotly debated, opinions vary widely on whether liver is edible (for the record, it isn’t) and many people are oddly averse to the wonders of oatmeal, but there is … → Read More
Edmonton one of the best Canadian markets for buying a home
It isn’t such great news if you’re selling a home, but Edmonton is the fourth-best city in Canada to buy one, a report released Wednesday says. → Read More
Even with corporate support, Edmonton faces 'struggle' cutting carbon emissions
The city hopes a new program encouraging businesses to cut energy consumption will help Edmonton meet greenhouse-gas reduction targets, but city councillors caution reaching those goals won’t be easy. → Read More
Traffic jams expected around new Edmonton International Airport Costco
The Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is warning passengers to allow more time to reach the terminal this week because of traffic created by the new Costco store. The company’s 100th Canadian warehouse outlet opens 8 a.m. → Read More
Fringe review: Mind Magic
Mind Magic, 3 stars out of 5, Stage 10, Have Mercy Acacia Hall → Read More
Fringe review: Dog's Misery Swamp
Dog’s Misery Swamp, 2.5 stars out of 5, Stage 10, Have Mercy Acacia Hall → Read More
Fringe review: We'll Meet Again: Vera Lynn, the Forces' Sweetheart
We’ll Meet Again: Vera Lynn, the Forces’ Sweetheart, 4 stars out of 5, Stage 7, Chianti Yardbird Suite → Read More
Fringe review: Good Improv
Good Improv, 3 stars out of 5, Stage 9, Telus Phone Museum → Read More
Fringe review: Mel Malarkey Gets the Bums Rush
Mel Malarkey Gets the Bums Rush, 1.5 stars out of 5, Stage 24, Roots on Whyte → Read More
Edmonton companies gearing up with less than 60 days until Legal Pot Day
Canada will legalize recreational marijuana in less than two months, and a variety of Edmonton firms are working hard to find their place in one of the world’s newest major industries. → Read More
Fringe review: Thunderfoot
Thunderfoot, 3.5 stars out of 5, Stage 37, Auditorium at Campus Saint-Jean → Read More
Fringe review: Field Guide to the Gays
Field Guide to the Gays, 3 stars out of 5, Stage 37, Auditorium at Campus Saint-Jean → Read More
Fringe review: Tuesdays and Sundays
Tuesdays and Sundays, 4 stars out of 5, Stage 15, Cool Air Rentals Stage → Read More
Fringe review: She Was A Great Dad
She Was A Great Dad, 4 stars out of 5, Stage 9, Telus Phone Museum → Read More
Fringe review: An All New God Is A Scottish Drag Queen
An All New God Is A Scottish Drag Queen, 3.5 stars out of 5, Stage 22, Garneau Theatre → Read More
Edmonton applies to annex 16 hectares from Sturgeon County
The city has applied to annex 16 hectares from Sturgeon County to improve access to the Edmonton Energy and Technology Park. → Read More