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Businesses demand clarity on proof of vaccination mandate
Alberta's declaration of a new public health emergency caused confusion for businesses as they struggled to understand the impact of the optional vaccine passport system on operations starting Sept. 20.
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pihêsiwin: Where the candidates stand on the People's Agenda
Here's how candidates in pihêsiwin answered Taproot's 30-question survey, which is based on what we heard when we asked people what key issues they wanted the candidates to be talking about as they compete for votes in the 2021 municipal election.
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Podcast pick: Loyal Company of the River Valley Podcast
The Loyal Company of the River Valley (LCRV) Podcast, dedicated to covering the FC Edmonton soccer club, released its 300th episode last week.
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Salvaging the season: Moving forward amidst new COVID-19 restrictions
The provincial government declared a state of public health emergency on Sept. 15 and announced new COVID-19 restrictions, including measures that apply to indoor gatherings, entertainment venues, and performance activities.
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City aims for Edmontonians to 'live more locally' with 15-minute districts
The 15-minute city is an urban design strategy that the current city council adopted as part of the City Plan at the end of 2020. The next city council, and its successors, will make the decisions that either help bring this plan to life or leave it to languish. As the municipal election approaches, this is a good time to examine what this concept means for Edmonton.
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papastew: Where the candidates stand on the People's Agenda
Here's how candidates in papastew answered Taproot's 30-question survey, which is based on what we heard when we asked people what key issues they wanted the candidates to be talking about as they compete for votes in the 2021 municipal election.
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Weekend agenda: Sept. 16-19, 2021
A look at what's on the go in Edmonton this weekend. Drag queen Felicia Bonée will take over Evolution Wonderlounge, Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts presents its second annual Fall Harvest Market, and more.
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A moment in history: Sept. 16, 1940
On this day in 1940, the city's lone power plant was working hard to kick into high gear after being cut off from Calgary.
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Local mayors lament letter advocating for vaccine passport in the Edmonton region
Several mayors in the Edmonton region are speaking out about how an open letter advocating for a vaccine passport system was rolled out.
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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Friday, Sept. 17
In this edition: Businesses demand clarity on proof of vaccination mandate, meet the candidates from pihêsiwin, and our podcast pick of the week.
Thursday, Sept. 16
In this edition: City aims for Edmontonians to 'live more locally' with 15-minute districts, Salvaging the season: Moving forward amidst new COVID-19 restrictions, and our weekend agenda.
Wednesday, Sept. 15
In this edition: Local mayors lament letter advocating for vaccine passport in the Edmonton region, U of A joins new Canadian biomanufacturing collaboration, and our municipal election rundown.
Roundups
Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.
Business Roundup: Sept. 17, 2021
The latest headlines & happenings in local business. Alberta’s declaration of a new public health emergency caused confusion for businesses as they struggled to understand the impact of the optional vaccine passport system on operations starting Sept. 20.
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Arts Roundup: Sept. 16, 2021
The latest on local arts from Taproot Edmonton. The provincial government declared a state of public health emergency on Sept. 15 and announced new COVID-19 restrictions, including measures that apply to indoor gatherings, entertainment venues, and performance activities.
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Regional Roundup: Sept. 15, 2021
The latest headlines & happenings from across the Edmonton region. Several mayors in the Edmonton area are speaking out about how a letter sent to the province advocating for a vaccine passport system was rolled out.
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Health Innovation Roundup: Sept. 15, 2021
The latest headlines & happenings in health innovation in Edmonton. The University of Alberta-based Alberta Cell Therapy Manufacturing (ACTM) has partnered with The Ottawa Hospital's Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre (BMC) and BioCanRx to strengthen Canada's biomanufacturing industry and boost its capacity to produce medical treatments and vaccines.
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Food Roundup: Sept. 14, 2021
The latest headlines & happenings in Edmonton food. TArcadia Brewing Co. is the third Edmonton hospitality business to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter.
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Tech Roundup: Sept. 14, 2021
The latest headlines & happenings in Edmonton's tech community. Innovate Edmonton has launched two new divisions, Scaleup Edmonton and Accelerate Edmonton, to support early and mid-stage entrepreneurs in the city.
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
The People’s Agenda project enters its next phase
We're getting ready to ask candidates where they stand on issues that matter to the hundreds of people we heard from.
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Here’s something city council can do right now to support local journalism
City council voiced its support for federal action to support local journalism this week, but it has the power to do something about the problem at the municipal level.
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Meet the newest additions to Taproot Edmonton’s team
Taproot Edmonton welcomes interns Sara Gouda and Andy Trussler to our virtual newsroom.
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