Edmonton has an issue with fare evasion on transit buses, and bus drivers say it's only getting worse. Bus drivers now regularly see counterfeit bus passes, watch people short-change the fare box and simply walk on without paying. But they're instructed to do nothing, which only compounds the problem and frustrates paying customers. Read more: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/elise-stolte-turning-a-blind-eye-to-fare-evasion-doesnt-create-safer-buses | Edmonton Journal

As images of a drowned toddler flashed across our TV screens, Edmonton residents wanted to open their homes and hearts to the Syrian refugees. But in reality, the welcoming committee was quickly overwhelmed. Full story: https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/elise-stolte-syrian-refugee-crisis-overtaxed-edmonton-efforts-still-a-remarkable-effort | Edmonton Journal

Figures released Tuesday show 572 active cases in Edmonton, with an infection rate of 56 per 100,000 people. By comparison, Toronto has 264 active cases – 8.93 per 100,000 people. “This may be an Edmonton-specific wake up call,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw in response to rising case numbers. “It’s critical that each one of us thinks about our activities and thinks that COVID will stop with us." #COVID19 | Edmonton Journal