David Este News Today

The Paramount Theatre will be offering a free movie screening followed by a discussion to commemorate Black History Month in the community.

Nearly a century ago, Andrea Este's great-uncle founded a community centre that was a sanctuary for Montreal's Black community for decades. She writes about why it's important to remember his story today, and how she's honouring his legacy by working to revive the community centre.

Many provincial and territorial governments have announced financial incentives to keep or attract nurses and doctors, but some experts say it isn't enough.

In today's Morning Brief, experts say financial incentives are not enough to retain doctors and nurses. Also, a potential new fee for cellphone users.

Landlords would need to give residents a 60-day notice if there is a rent increase of more than 5%.

Jane Wachowich, whose efforts have given vulnerable kids a safe place to spend time, is the 2022 Calgary Awards citizen of the year.

She’s a corporate lawyer, a businesswoman and a philanthropist for some of Calgary’s most vulnerable young children, but Jane Wachowich can now add Citizen of the Year to her incredible resume.

Posted: Apr 25, 2021 2:00 AM MT | Last Updated: April 27 Serena Prescott (centre) and her husband Kaelan Prescott (left) onstage with their child at City Life Church in Leduc, Alta.(Submitted by Serena Prescott) This story is part of the Black on the Prairies project, a collection of articles, personal essays, images and more, exploring the past, present and future of Black life in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.  The racial make-ups of the church Serena Prescott attends today and the sou...