- City councillor and mayoral candidate Mike Nickel should be reprimanded and censured for violating the council code of conduct, says Edmonton's integrity commissioner, Jamie Pytel.
- City council has appointed a new city auditor, Hoa Quach. Quach, who is joining from his most recent role as Chief Audit Executive at Alberta Blue Cross, will start on July 5.
- A list of 18 cost saving and revenue generating measures released by the city as part of the Reimagine Services project will be presented to council for approval on June 22. The measures include paid parking at five city sites, reducing recreational programming and privatizing the city's golf courses.
- The controversial Mezzo condo development planned for Whyte Avenue has been abandoned by Westoak Development, reports CBC News.
- Edmonton police are investigating an attack against a Somali Canadian woman wearing a hijab on Friday night. At least six hate-motivated attacks on Black Muslim women and Muslim women of colour have happened in Edmonton in recent months, reports CBC News.
- Family and friends of Steven Nguyen, who was killed by Edmonton police on June 5, gathered on the Legislature grounds to remember him and demand answers. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is seeking witnesses to the fatal police shooting.
- Arcadia Brewing has partnered with local harm reduction organization Each and Every to take action against Edmonton's overdose crisis. The business now has Naloxone kits on site and is trained in using them.
- The provincial government announced it will be launching a new security grant to protect religious and cultural organizations from hate crimes. Critics say more resources are needed to address systemic racism.
- Albertans (aged 18 and older) who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine can enter a lottery draw for a $1-million prize. Registration opens today and closes a week after 70% of Albertans have received a first dose.
