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

Should Canada ease its 100% tariff on electric vehicles from China amid trade war with U.S.?

Canada's trade war with the United States has some economists questioning whether the federal government should ease or lift its 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, a move some say could spur EV purchases and deliver a blow to Elon Musk's Tesla.

Ontario police may have secretly used controversial Israeli spyware, report finds

Researchers say the Ontario Provincial Police may have secretly used controversial Israeli spyware technology, raising concerns about potential spying on citizens. Citizen Lab, which investigates digital espionage against civil society, released a report Wednesday identifying “possible links” between the OPP and Paragon Solutions, a company that sells military-grade spyware to government clients.

Canadian brewery selling pack of 1,461 beers to cope with Trump's presidency

A Canadian brewer hopes a massive crate of beer will help customers deal with the exhausting news cycle under U.S. President Donald Trump. Moosehead's Presidential Pack contains 1,461 beers, in 473-millilitre cans — marketed as "just enough Canadian lagers to get through a full presidential term."

Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of Juno, Polaris music awards

Both the Juno Awards and the Polaris Music Prize announced Friday they were rescinding the honours Sainte-Marie had received over the years.

Sesame Street non-profit to 'downsize significantly' with layoffs

Sesame Street Workshop is planning major layoffs, CEO Sherrie Rollins Westin said in a memo to staff Wednesday.

'We are Canadian': 25 years later, Joe Canada is back with a new patriotic video

The man behind an iconic Canadian beer ad is back, 25 years later, with a new patriotic rallying cry. But this time, it’s not about selling drinks.

Trudeau gets smiles with stern speech to President 'Donald'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau struck an informal tone on Tuesday, addressing the U.S. president several times as just “Donald” in a speech that was broadcast on Canadian and American television networks.

How to watch Donald Trump's joint congressional address Tuesday

Donald Trump will deliver the first joint congressional address of his second term on Tuesday night, a chance for the U.S. president to lay out his priorities for the year.

What we know so far about the investigation into deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa

Police say the circumstances around the deaths of Hackman, 95, Arakawa, 65, and their German shepherd in their New Mexico home were unusual, fuelling plenty of speculation online.

Saturday Night Live is turning 50, and some of its best moments have featured Canadians

Canadians have always been a fixture on Saturday Night Live, the groundbreaking sketch comedy show that will mark its 50th anniversary with a special celebration show on Sunday.