- There were another 139 opioid-related calls in Edmonton last week. Elaine Hyshka, as assistant professor at the University of Alberta, says the city is facing a drug poisoning emergency.
- A petition is circulating to reclaim a corner of Whyte Avenue and turn it into a safe space for LGBTQ2S+ youth. Advocates say that street preachers at the corner of 104 Street and Whyte Avenue spread messages of hate and that a "Pride Corner" would help vulnerable LGBTQ2S+ youth feel safe.
- There have been 3,000 calls made to 311 for individual missed garbage pickups since the city rolled out its new garbage collection program in March. The program is expected to be launched city-wide in September.
- Some staple restaurants won't be taking part in the Taste of Edmonton this year, due to safety concerns and financial difficulties. Interested restaurants were required to make the commitment last December.
- Businesses can now sponsor the Diversity, Inclusion and You (DI&Y) Farm at the Better Business Bureau in Edmonton. The program helps combat food insecurity by donating food from BBB's garden to local organizations.
- The province is closing the Edmonton Expo Centre immunization clinic next week. The province will be announcing more initiatives to increase first and second doses shortly.
- Health Minister Tyler Shandro shrugged off the NDP's demand for real-time tracking of staff shortages in Alberta hospitals. The province has seen a recent wave of bed closures and changes to services due to lack of health care personnel.
- Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland spoke to Edmonton mothers about the federal government's plan for $10/day child care. The province is currently negotiating with the federal government to bring the program to Alberta.
