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Here's the latest from Taproot Edmonton.
Thursday, April 17
In this edition: Homeward Trust grapples with changing municipal, provincial funding systems; Parkland County's new land use bylaw proposes more density; and more headlines and happenings
Wednesday, April 16
In this edition: Nanoprecise expects profitability soon after US$38M raise; Edmonton sees major increase in pothole repairs this year; and more headlines and happenings
Tuesday, April 15
In this edition: The Colombian brews plans for rapid expansion; Noted: Front yards out of bloom, problem properties, triple bill; and more headlines and happenings
Parkland County's new land use bylaw proposes more density
Proposed amendments to Parkland County's land use bylaw would allow for denser development in larger hamlets, add regulations for short-term rentals, and protect prime agricultural land.
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Homeward Trust grapples with changing municipal, provincial funding systems
The provincial government's move to "take out the middleman" from its funding of organizations that serve those experiencing homelessness could disrupt the sector's ability to respond nimbly to people in need, according to the head of an organization that currently disperses those funds.
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Nanoprecise expects profitability soon after US$38M raise
As the founder of one of the rare Edmonton companies to raise millions in venture capital, Sunil Vedula of Nanoprecise Sci Corp feels the weight of expectations, but he is also confident he can live up to them.
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Mayor lauds anti-racism efforts amid acrimony
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has been highlighting the city's anti-racism efforts, even travelling to Berlin to speak about it. But the committee charged with shaping that work has been paused, raising concerns about a lack of community involvement and delays in implementing the city's anti-racism strategy.
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For Edmonton, a sustainable future depends on trees
Even though a council committee has put off passing a bylaw to protect trees on private property, the Tomorrow Foundation for a Sustainable Future is encouraged to see progress on a file that is vital to the city's ability to lessen and mitigate the effects of climate change.
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Downtown daycares in danger of succumbing to pandemic
As Edmontonians weather a fifth wave of the pandemic, the prolonged closure of many downtown offices has left daycares in the heart of the city struggling to stay open.
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Calls for public engagement: Parkallen corner store, naturalization, Towards 40
Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about snow and ice, inclusion, housing, and more.
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Noted: Front yards out of bloom, problem properties, triple bill
A city-connected gardening program is dead, a downtown property remains a problem, and the United Conservative Party has proposed new measures to limit municipal powers, the co-hosts of Episode 303 of Speaking Municipally said.
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A moment in history: April 11, 1957
On this day in 1957, Edmonton city hall was lighting up downtown.
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Events Roundup: April 17, 2025
Featuring an event pick from Taproot curator/editor Mariam Ibrahim, and event ideas you can hop into for Easter.
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Arts Roundup: April 17, 2025
With news from Marv N' Berry, Winspear Centre, Alberta Craft Discovery Gallery, Chrystle Lightning, Arts Habitat Edmonton, dhART World, and more.
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Regional Roundup: April 16, 2025
With news from Fort Saskatchewan, St. Albert, Leduc, Parkland County, Strathcona County, Beaumont, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: April 16, 2025
With news from PanTHERA CryoSolutions, Biohubx, the University of Alberta, DiveThru, ECVO, Health Cities, and more.
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Food Roundup: April 15, 2025
With news from Campio Brewing, Luichi's, The Colombian, Sorrentino's, Bodega, Kind Ice Cream, Edmonton's Food Bank, TrustBIX, and more.
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Tech Roundup: April 15, 2025
With news from Alberta Enterprise Corporation, University of Alberta, API, CarePros, Sprout Fund, Startup TNT, AltaML, TrustBIX, Correct-AI, and more.
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Business Roundup: April 11, 2025
With news from Silent-Aire, TransPod, Nolinor Aviation, DiveThru, Northernmost, TrustBIX, Dr. Phone Fix, Women Building Futures, Katz Group, and more.
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The only rule is there are no rules
We look at new provincial bills affecting municipal elections, governance, and policing. We also discuss the end of Front Yards in Bloom, the shameful state of the BMO building site, and the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market expanding to two days.
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EPark is in a bit of a Hot Spot
E-Park machines are being removed, making mobile payments the preferred option for parking. We also discuss directing parking revenue to nearby infrastructure improvements, the removal of speed-on-green cameras, guidelines for point access blocks, and the story behind the demise of Alberta's first commercial hydrogen fueling station.
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And then there were twelve
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is taking a leave of absence to run in the federal election next month. We talk through the implications. Plus, extended producer responsibility is here, and the city is adding service hours to transit.
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What we learned about Taproot’s audience
In early 2025, we surveyed our audience to better understand who Taproot is serving. Hundreds of people filled out the survey we sent in February. Here's what we found out.
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The Taproot Mini brings a bit of fun to The Pulse
Taproot now has its own daily crossword, created by Edmonton puzzle-maker Brandon Cathcart.
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Taproot Edmonton’s social media posts are now automated
Social media can be a valuable tool, but we've realized it's not essential to our mission to help you understand what's happening in Edmonton and the surrounding region.
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