- A statue of Emily Murphy that was covered with red paint has been cleaned. In a statement, city manager Andre Corbould said he understood Edmontonians' frustrations, but asked residents to be patient as the city listens to concerns and revises its naming and statuary policies.
- The city recognized the life and legacy of Mary Burlie, a social worker and activist by declaring July 13 as Mary Burlie Day. Dubbed the 'Black Angel of Boyle Street', Burlie spent 26 years as a frontline worker at the Boyle Street Co-op until her death in 1996.
- A rally was held outside the Varscona Hotel on Whyte Avenue on Tuesday, in support of staff at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel in B.C. The workers have been locked out of their jobs for 12 weeks. Both hotels are owned by DSDL Canada Investments.
- Edmonton won two Awards for Planning Excellence from the Canadian Institute of Planners. The city was recognized for the City of Edmonton Open Option Parking project and the Edmonton City Plan.
- More than half of the private sector applications made under the Critical Worker Benefit program were rejected, as of May 5. Applications are open until July 23, but critics say the program is riddled with inconsistencies.
- The province is lifting COVID-19 restrictions in long-term care homes, starting with visitor restrictions, limits to dining and recreation activities, and the need for additional screening for off-site visits. As of Tuesday, there were only six active cases in continuing care facilities.
