I attended Chinatown Transformation Collaborative's IWD Luncheon at The Lingnan featuring inspiring speakers Teresa Spinelli of The Italian Centre, Edmonton Historian Laureate Donna Coombs-Montrose, Amy Quon (The Lingnan's matriarch), and keynote speaker Sandra Azocar, president of AUPE.
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Heart of the City Festival's AGM is coming up on March 28 at 6pm at Club 97 (10225 97 St.). Stick around for some live music after! #yeg
Jayelle Warken, founder of JJay Studio which opened on February 28th at 10816 95th Street, poses next to the studio's logo. The studio's focus is on movement including yoga, Pilates, and breathwork.
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The outdoor Lunar New Year parade organized by the Chinatown BIA was cancelled this year due to cold weather, so all of the celebrations took place at the RAM on February 22. However, the BIA arranged for Lion Dance teams to bless businesses along 97th Street and area.
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Annual Valentine's Day Memorial March
February 14, 2026
Sacred Heart Church
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Commemorating missing and murdered women in Alberta.
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Family Day at the McCauley Rink
Sunday, Feb. 22, 1-4 p.m.
Lots of activities, food, fun - and it is free!
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Interesting in volunteering with the paper as a Block Carrier? We have a route of 50 papers in McCauley with the following boundaries:
North: 109a Ave.
South: 108A Ave.
West: 97 St.
East: 96 St.
If you live in the area and would like to help, contact editor@bmcnews.org
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The 2026 Togather Chinatown Arts Festival took place on February 7th and 8th in a new location: Pacific Mall. The festival features local artists, organizations, and small businesses that are community-minded and represent diversity and inclusion. @togatherchinatown
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The February-March edition of Boyle McCauley News just rolled online. You can also download a full PDF of the issue at bmcnews.org. #yeg
15th Annual McCauley Cup kids vs. Downtown Division beat cops this Saturday, Jan, 24th starting at noon at the McCauley Rink. All kids/youth invited to come play. Everyone invited to come cheer. Free raffle giveaway for kids. Food truck on site. #yeg
Clothing swap, Saturday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Earth's Refillery Coop (10831 95 St.). #yeg
Workshop at Earth’s Refinery Coop, facilitated by 4B Harm Reduction Society, on first aid basics in cold weather. Jan. 24, 7-9 p.m., registration required (qr code in poster). #yeg
New Year's Eve at the McCauley Rink
4-9 p.m.
Skating and early fireworks watch party.
10750 96 Street.
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The open house of Boyle Street Community Services' okimaw peyesew kamik / King Thunderbird Centre on Dec. 16. let visitors see the various programming areas for youth and adults as well as enjoy an artisan market. #yeg
Citizen Initiative Petition Addresses Public School Funding (website exclusive)
bmcnews.org/story/citize...
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It was a festive weekend in McCauley. Dec. 6 was Christmas at Hull Block and Dec. 7 was Winter in Little Italy, which also happens again next Sunday! #yeg #yegdt #yegwinter #McCauley #yegevents #photojournalism #yegphotographer #ChinatownYEG
The McCauley Community League will have a table display on Sunday Dec. 7 & 14 during Winter in Little Italy at The Piazza. #yeg
The Piazza is Under New Ownership
Teresa Spinelli steps up to protect community investment.
bmcnews.org/story/the-pi... (Website Exclusive)
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Christmas at Hull Block
Sat. Dec. 6
The Hull Block, 10601 – 97 Street
10am-Noon: Assembling and delivering Christmas goodies to our area residents. Volunteers needed.
Noon-3pm: photos with Santa and holiday fun. #yeg
Winter in Little Italy
Sunday, Dec. 7 & 14
12- 4 p.m.
Roasted chestnuts at Italian Centre; sleigh rides at The Piazza, free hot chocolate at Zocalo. #yeg
The December 2025-January 2026 edition of Boyle McCauley News just dropped online. Here is a look at some of what's featured in the new issue which is also available as a downloadable PDF from bmcnews.org. #yeg
Earth’s Refillery Co-Op is open for business! Here’s a look at the new space and first customers. #yeg #mccauley #yegbiz #yegevents #photojournalism
Just One World features non-profit and charitable organizations that sell quality arts and handmade crafts with proceeds contributing to development projects in the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa & the Middle East, and supports Edmonton’s food bank.
justoneworldmarket.com
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The 31st annual Inner City Kids Safe Halloween at the McCauley Rink was a fun time of costumes, games, treats, and community. #yeg
Youth Halloween Event (FREE)
Thursday, Oct. 30th
3-5 pm
Welcome Village YMCA (Boyle Plaza) 9538 103a Ave
DJ (themed music, smoke machines, and lights), Cotton Candy Machine, Costume Contest (with prizes for both youth and staff/ysw's), games, workshops, snacks, and more.
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Inner City Kids Annual Safe Halloween: 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the McCauley Rink on Oct. 31. For families with kids up to age 13. Costume prizes, games, snacks. To volunteer/donate contact Shelley: 780-722-5001 #yeg
Book Examines the Exclusion Act
The Paper Trail offers a glimpse into early Chinese history in Canada.
bmcnews.org/story/book-e...
(Website Exclusive)
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Jyn-Ting Ying performs at Paper Birch Books on October 17th as part of the Chinatown Live Music Series.
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Last night I had the honour of being presented a scroll to recognize 2 decades of independent media coverage of local protests, rallies, and other events often lacking coverage. It was presented to me by MLA Janis Irwin at the @bmcnews.bsky.social volunteer appreciation party at Tony’s Pizza. #yeg
Seasons at Ociciwan Gallery (website exclusive)
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