Kevin Maimann

Digital Writer

Kevin Maimann is a senior writer for CBC News based in Edmonton. He has covered a wide range of topics for publications including VICE, the Toronto Star, Xtra Magazine and the Edmonton Journal. You can reach Kevin by email at [email protected].

Latest from Kevin Maimann

Unfamiliar with David Lynch? Here are his Top 5 must-see films and shows

For those unfamiliar with Lynch’s work and looking for a starting point, here are five of his most well known and highly acclaimed movies and shows, in chronological order.

Why American 'TikTok refugees' are flocking to Chinese app RedNote

American and Chinese social media users are bonding on social media app RedNote in an ironic twist that could backfire on the U.S. government's plan to ban TikTok. So-called 'TikTok refugees' are flocking to Chinese app RedNote for its similar format and being welcomed with open arms.

Drake sues record label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track

Toronto rap superstar Drake is suing his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), over rival Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us.

TikTok creators nervous, angry as U.S. ban expected Jan. 19

A looming U.S. TikTok ban is starting to sink in for content creators whose livelihoods rely on the popular video app. The ban is expected to take effect on Jan. 19, after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Friday about the move following months of debate.

Why are trees still standing next to burned-out buildings in Los Angeles? The answer is simple

As images and videos of the Los Angeles wildfires dominate social media this week, some are questioning why some palm trees have survived next to burned-out homes and cars.

Autism Speaks is leaving Canada. Is that a good thing?

Some Canadians are celebrating a major autism organization's decision to pull out of the country, highlighting a shift in the way people think about autism. But others say the group's positive contributions shouldn't be dismissed so quickly.

Parliament is prorogued. Here's what that means

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's request to prorogue Parliament was granted Monday by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, buying time for the Liberal Party to regroup and find his replacement. Here's what prorogation means for the government and for you.

Postwar flick The Brutalist and musical Emilia Pérez win big at Golden Globes

The Golden Globes returned on Sunday with a star-studded red carpet full of big-name nominees. The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez emerged as major winners.

Justin Baldoni sued by former publicist amid fallout over alleged harassment of Blake Lively

Justin Baldoni's former publicist is suing the actor-director amid the growing fallout over the alleged harassment of Blake Lively — Baldoni's It Ends With Us co-star.

New Superman trailer hints at a brighter, more hopeful hero

Superman is back, and he brought his dog. Fans of the iconic character have been buzzing on social media after a trailer dropped Thursday for the upcoming film, set for a July 11, 2025 release.