- Close to 40 criminal charges were laid between Aug. 1 and Dec. 7 when conflicts over the mask bylaw in Edmonton turned to violence.
- Dr. Deena Hinshaw warned on Thursday that the province's health system is in trouble. "Up to 60% of non-urgent scheduled surgeries that require a hospital stay will be postponed in the Edmonton zone," reported CBC News following an update from Dr. Hinshaw.
- Edmonton businesses are bracing for the new restrictions to begin on Dec. 13, and many restaurants are encouraging customers to place take-out orders.
- Edmonton advertising agency AM/FM has released its 2020 take on the classic fireplace channel — an hour-long dumpster fire video.
