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 kevin.maimann@cbc.ca.

Latest from Kevin Maimann

Coldplay couple a reminder that anyone can go viral — even in a crowd of 60,000

A tech CEO and his company's HR manager had a joyful evening turn into a nightmare after they popped up on the big screen at a Coldplay concert in Boston on Wednesday. The CEO has since resigned. The viral moment is one of many recent examples of lives being upended by social media.

'Japanese walking' a fun way for some to boost their health

It’s no “magic bullet,” but a recent TikTok trend could boost your health without too much extra legwork. 

Musicians fight uphill battle as AI infiltrates streaming platforms, cutting into royalties

Musicians are calling for regulations and finding creative ways to fight back as AI "bands" climb the charts on streaming platforms, soaking up already meagre royalty payments.

Sports fans 'flabbergasted' after Sportsnet announces double-digit price hike

Canadian sports fans are tearing into streaming service Sportsnet+ after they learned it would be hiking prices by double digits before next hockey season. 

Justin Bieber releases surprise new album

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber released his seventh album, Swag, on Friday, after teasing the release by posting several posters of billboards in various cities on Instagram the day before.

How a Canadian's AI hoax duped the media and propelled a 'band' to streaming success

A Canadian who duped journalists in an elaborate hoax involving Spotify, AI and a suspicious rock band says he apologizes to anyone hurt by his experiment but that it's been "too fascinating" to turn away from.

Is the romance with dating apps over? Big cuts at Bumble, Match raise questions

Bumble says it plans to lay off about a third of its workforce, amounting to about 240 employees. It's the latest heartbreaking blow to online platforms offering dating apps, prompting questions about whether it's the end of the road for this mode of meeting people.

Canadians desperate to hear from families in Iran as violence escalates and routes out are limited

Iranian-Canadians are trying desperately to get in touch with friends and family stuck in Iran. Flights have been suspended and traffic to land borders is gridlocked as the conflict between Israel and Iran rages on.

Oilers top Panthers 5-4 in OT thriller to tie Stanley Cup final

The Edmonton Oilers found redemption on the road Thursday, evening the series against the Florida Panthers 2-2 in Game 4 — the third game of the 2025 Stanley Cup final to go to an extra period.

Panthers defeat Oilers 6-1, take lead in Stanley Cup final

The Florida Panthers have taken the series lead in the Stanley Cup final after a 6-1 victory over the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Monday night.