The Chinatown strategy
Photos by Amanda Erickson/The Griff A look inside Edmonton’s efforts to revitalize one of its oldest neighbourhoods When Chinatown could first be described as a distinct district, it consisted of 13 Chinese men. Between them, they ran a single Chinese restaurant and two Chinese laundromats. The community grew throughout the early 21st century, survived a move when their locale was disrupted for the construction of Canada Place, and now exists as its own district centered around 97 Street in downtown Edmonton. Chinatown then faced many of the same problems it faces now. The population was aging. Businesses were shuttering, and people felt unsafe. That didn’t change with the move. Over the years, Chinatown has changed from a vibrant hub...
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With a healthcare system in crisis, how do MacEwan’s nursing students feel?
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Vintage clothing vendors and how some MacEwan students feel about them
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City announces 30 more peace officers to patrol Edmonton buses, LRTs, and transit centres by July
The MacEwan LRT station. Amanda Erickson/The Griff. Will greater peace officer presence prevent rising transit crime? From my home near Londonderry Mall, I spend an average of two hours each day...
The return of the ombuds (or not)
Photo by Forrester Toews/The Griff SAMU has been in talks with MacEwan to reestablish the Ombuds office, yet the discussions have stagnated. SAMU and MacEwan have discussed bringing the ombuds...
The fibre art of connection
My personal journey of finding my place within the crafting community. Sometimes it can be nice to curl up at home with a crochet hook and a ball of yarn, or a hot glue gun and some cardboard, or...
Thank you, Carney, for admitting reality
Mark Carney announcing his bid for Liberal leadership in Edmonton’s Laurier Heights neighbourhood in mid-January 2025. Amanda Erickson/The Griff The prime minister gave a wakeup-call speech at...
Heated Rivalry: How a queer, Canadian series has gone global
Heated Rivalry continues to push the boundaries of what defines hockey with its Shane and Ilya-fueled whirlwind romance. Amanda Erickson/The Griff A new Canadian TV series challenges stereotypes...
MacEwan’s board of governors approves tuition increases for next fall
The hike in tuition comes as SAMU raises affordability concerns. MacEwan’s board of governors has approved tuition fee increases for the next school year, including a staggering 110 per cent...
What’s the best bar near campus?
The friendly face of a Towers bartender. Franz Pechardo/The Griff. Downtown Edmonton is full of places to grab a drink - which is the best for students around campus? To judge the best bar around...
Griffins can’t hold on, lose second straight to the Bison in OT
MacEwan and Manitoba face off on January 26, 2026. Charlotte Legrand/The Griff. The Griffins suffered from a lack of discipline, and a late Manitoba push put the nail in the coffin. The Griffins...
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