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On the agenda: Downtown residential, permitting parking, transit changes
This week's agenda includes a discussion of downtown construction incentives, a program to address non-compliant surface parking lots, and upcoming changes to the transit network.
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City and union both lost communications battle, podcasters say
Communications strategies coming from both the city and Civic Service Union 52 (CSU 52) during their tense labour negotiations have been subpar, said Troy Pavlek, co-host of Episode 255 of Speaking Municipally.
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Italian Centre targets Saskatchewan and even dreams of B.C.
As Teresa Spinelli eyes further expansion within Calgary by next fall for the growing assembly of Italian Centre Shop locations, she's also looking beyond Alberta to new store possibilities in Saskatoon and even Victoria.
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OligomicsTx wins at Startup TNT summit finale
OligomicsTx won a minimum of $155,000 from Startup TNT at the organization's Life Sciences Summit finale on March 14 in Edmonton.
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Demand for lesbian-focused events strong in Edmonton
An organizer of a recent sold-out lesbian dance party says the unexpectedly strong demand suggests the need for more safe spaces for the queer community, even as dedicated spaces have historically struggled both in Edmonton and globally.
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Calls for public engagement: LRT seats, Leduc revitalization, St. Albert disc golf
Here are opportunities to help shape decisions at the City of Edmonton and its municipal neighbours. Please make sure you engage in opportunities for the municipality you live within.
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Projects aim to build belonging in Jasper Place
Eleven community-building projects that will split nearly $50,000 in funding through the We Belong in Jasper Place initiative have been announced.
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A moment in history: March 13, 1965
On this day in 1965, developers were trying to tempt homebuyers to move to the growing exurb of Sherwood Park.
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What's a landlord registry, and can it protect tenants?
A registry of Edmonton landlords that could be in the works after city council approved an updated affordable housing strategy could lead to better conditions for renters, according to a tenants' rights group.
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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Monday, March 18
In this edition: On the agenda: Downtown residential, permitting parking, transit changes; city and union both lost communications battle, podcasters say; and more headlines and happenings
Friday, March 15
In this edition: Italian Centre targets Saskatchewan and even dreams of B.C.; OligomicsTx wins $50,000 at Startup TNT summit finale; and more headlines and happenings
Thursday, March 14
In this edition: Demand for lesbian-focused events strong in Edmonton; calls for public engagement: LRT seats, Leduc revitalization, St. Albert disc golf; and more happenings and headlines
Events
Check out the beta version of the Taproot Edmonton Calendar. This is our latest effort to inform and connect our community, building on the attention Taproot already pays to what's going on in the Edmonton region.
Roundups
Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.
Business Roundup: March 15, 2024
The latest on business in Edmonton. City cold on office-to-residential conversions; Alberta commits $840M to build housing; 10 YEG companies in Black Entrepreneurs pitch competition
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Arts Roundup: March 14, 2024
The latest on arts in Edmonton. Edmonton Screen Industries Office issues 13 grants; Winspear set to grow by 2025; The Gateway wins critical referendum
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Regional Roundup: March 13, 2024
The latest on the region in Edmonton. Edmonton pauses hydrogen refuelling station; Alberta's Industrial Heartland unveils new logo; Leduc introduces half-fare transit pass
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Health Innovation Roundup: March 13, 2024
The latest on health innovation in Edmonton. Why this year's wildfires may look like last year's; True Angle launches breathing device; FentaGone's Simran Dhillon named a top woman of influence
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Food Roundup: March 12, 2024
The latest on food in Edmonton. Craft beer industry dealing with closures and inflation; Blair Lebsack of RGE RD is first local Hokanson Chef in Residence; Teresa Spinelli honoured
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Tech Roundup: March 12, 2024
The latest on tech in Edmonton. Personnel shifts inside innovation ecosystem; Batch 5 demo day coming to YEG; Bitcoin Well increases users
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
Meet Taproot Edmonton’s new managing editor
We're happy beyond measure to introduce you to Taproot Edmonton's new managing editor, Tim Querengesser.
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Meet Taproot Edmonton’s new curator/reporter
We're excited to introduce you to Stephanie Swensrude, the latest addition to Taproot Edmonton's editorial team.
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LION names Taproot a finalist for resilience award
Taproot is honoured to be among the independent news organizations nominated for this year's LION Local Journalism Awards!
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