- The Baitul Hadi Mosque in Ottewell was vandalized with a swastika on Tuesday. Police are investigating the crime, which comes days after an attack against a Black Muslim woman wearing a hijab.
- A man left a homophobic letter at the 127th Garden Gallery, an inclusive, open air art display that promotes support for Indigenous, Muslim, Black and LGBTQ2S+ communities. The incident was shared on social media, prompting others to come forward about receiving similar letters.
- A new report presented to the city's urban planning committee on Tuesday details the racism faced by ETS riders and employees. The report includes recommendations to make the transit system more BIPOC-friendly and inclusive.
- The city is planning to acquire and sell a vacant lot in Lago Lindo that was the site of a horrible tragedy. In 2010, a man killed his domestic partner and set off an explosion that caused the death of four neighbours. The lot has since sat vacant, a painful reminder for the community.
- The city's urban planning committee approved the new Downtown Vibrancy Strategy on Tuesday, earmarking an initial investment of $5 million.
- A national movement to cancel Canada Day has taken hold in Edmonton, reports CityNews. The push comes after the discovery of the bodies of 215 children at a residential school in Kamloops last month.
- A couple has won a dispute with the city over beautifying the park behind their home in Lewis Estates. After receiving a complaint, bylaw officers told the residents to remove flowers, bird feeders and other improvements or face a fine of thousands of dollars. The city has since backtracked, reports Global News.
- Grandin Fish 'n' Chips has officially rebranded — dropping the Grandin from its name amid discussions of renaming schools and city property in the area. The restaurant is now Prairie Fish 'n' Chips.
- Provincial budget cuts have led to the elimination of 800 staff positions at the University of Alberta. The number of professors has fallen roughly to what it was in 1995, writes Edmonton Journal columnist Elise Stolte.
