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On the agenda: Downtown parking lots, river valley plan
This week, council will discuss a program to regulate downtown surface parking lots, financial updates for the capital and operating budgets, and a new plan for redevelopment in the river valley.
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Options for new bike lanes on Victoria Promenade hit planning stage
The City of Edmonton has presented five new options for bike lanes along Victoria Promenade in Wîhkwêntôwin as part of its renewal program for the neighbourhood.
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A moment in history: Dec. 6, 1977
On this day in 1977, commuters were frustrated by delays in the construction of Edmonton's new pedway network.
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Departure of Good Goods from downtown leaves business association with few options
A retailer that received a $212,000 grant to set up shop downtown for at least 18 months left after just six months, but the organization that provided the grant is not planning to sue to get the money back.
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Calls for public engagement: Windsor Park rezoning, ETS trip tool
Here are opportunities to inform municipal planning for rezoning, transit services, recreation, and more.
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Why Edmonton's work on Indigenous-led housing remains complex
As Edmonton enters an election year, then, it's clear that more of its residents are struggling to find adequate housing than ever before, and most acutely within the Indigenous communities that make up 6.2% of the region's population. To find out why this is happening, what's working, and what needs to be improved, Taproot spoke to experts who work in Indigenous-led housing across Edmonton.
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Trio aims to be a 'catalyst' in Chinatown with Boa and Hare
Winnie Chen's next restaurant foray brings her even closer to her roots, and she hopes it can add to the positive momentum of change in Edmonton's Chinatown.
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On the agenda: Fall budget adjustment
This week, council will debate the fall operating and capital budget adjustments, a process that will determine the city's tax increase in 2025.
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Why province's cut to EMRB could create an unlucky 13
The recent United Conservative Party government decision to cut the province's contributions to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board has created uncertainties that the region's 13 municipalities will be forced to solve, Mack Male said on Episode 287 of Speaking Municipally.
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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Monday, Dec. 9
In this edition: On the agenda: Downtown parking lots, river valley plan; Edmonton leads the province in opioid-related deaths; and more headlines and happenings
Friday, Dec. 6
In this edition: Options for new bike lanes on Victoria Promenade hit planning stage; a moment in history: Dec. 6, 1977; and more headlines and happenings
Thursday, Dec. 5
In this edition: Departure of Good Goods from downtown leaves business association with few options; calls for public engagement: Windsor Park rezoning, ETS trip tool; and more headlines and happenings
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: December 06, 2024
With news from BOMA Edmonton, Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton Global, Startup TNT, Vertical Impression, Ironwood Management, and more.
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Events Roundup: December 05, 2024
Featuring an event pick from Taproot curator/reporter Stephanie Swensrude, and ways to find non-traditional holiday fare.
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Health Innovation Roundup: December 04, 2024
With news from Edmonton Research Park, Startup TNT, University of Alberta, My Viva Inc., DrugBank, Future Fields, BioAlberta, Health Cities, and more.
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Arts Roundup: December 05, 2024
With news from Thou Art Here Theatre, Mile Zero Dance Society, CKUA, Winspear Centre, Theatre Network, Alberta Ballet, Humanoid Origin, and more.
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Regional Roundup: December 04, 2024
With news from Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board, Startup TNT, Hope Plumbing & Mechanical Contracting, and more.
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Food Roundup: December 03, 2024
With news from Chinatown Chow Down, Fox Burger, Krispy Kreme, Frank's Community Pub, Southbound Brewing, Julio's Barrio, YEG Box, NAIT, and more.
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Tech Roundup: December 03, 2024
With news from Darkhorse Analytics, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, Food Sauron Beta , Ordr, Space Copy, and more.
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
Taproot is now a Qualified Canadian Journalism Organization
Taproot Publishing Inc. has officially been designated as a Qualified Canadian Journalism Organization (QCJO), effective Feb. 7, 2024. This gives paying members access to the Digital News Subscription Tax Credit.
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Taproot joins Press Forward, a voice for indie media
Taproot Edmonton is now a proud member of Press Forward, an organization "dedicated to ensuring people in Canada have strong, independent and community-focused journalism."
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Introducing Housing Complex, a special project from Taproot Edmonton
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Housing Complex, a multi-part project exploring what works, what doesn’t, and what can be done to improve Edmonton’s housing system.
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