Whether it's overcoming a devastating tornado or recovering from a global pandemic, resiliency is one of our city's greatest strengths. For me, the City of Champions is more than a name -- it embodies who we are as Edmontonians. As we come out of one…
If you know me or have been following my work as Can Man Dan, you know that I'm all about sustainable living and tackling food insecurity with practical solutions. In short, I love community gardens! Not only are they a great way to bring neighbours…
On June 12, 2021, I had the great honour of celebrating ten years of being Can Man Dan! When I first started my activism work in June 2011, I had no idea that my door-to-door weekend passion project would turn into a multi-million dollar movement and…
Shopping locally is something I have been passionate about for many years. Whether it's for my charitable endeavours, my bid for city council, or my everyday personal needs, I do my absolute best to purchase goods and services from Edmonton-based businesses.…
"Who is funding and backing your campaign?" What should be a simple answer from municipal candidates has now become something more concerning and convoluted than ever before, and that's because there is more big money surrounding candidates and dictating…
In the last few weeks, I've spoken with hundreds of residents in Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi and one thing I noticed is that there is a lot of confusion surrounding Edmonton's new ward names and boundaries. My instinct to help people and solve problems…
When the pandemic hit last year, it caught us all off guard and changed the way we live our daily lives. It also brought many challenges that we'll be facing for years to come. That being said, when our community comes together, we can provide monumental…
Whether you know me as Can Man Dan, Dan Johnstone, or just Dan, I am running to be your next city councillor for Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi. I have been proud to call Edmonton home my entire life and have spent over twenty years in Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi,…
I always take pride in supporting small and local business owners whenever I can. Not only are these types of businesses essential to Edmonton's economy, they are also fundamental to the livelihood of the employees working there. As the Chairman and…
Thank you, Edmonton! My tenth annual Holiday Food and Toy Drive was a massive success and it's all because of you! Check out these numbers! After 22 chilly days in the cold, I wrapped up my final day of camping out for kids in need and I am so excited…