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Optimism growing for Edmonton's small business sector

As Edmonton heads into Small Business Week, there is increased hope that recent COVID-19 initiatives are providing a needed boost to both consumer and company confidence levels. "Hospitalization rates are declining, vaccination rates are climbing, and we have the restrictions exemption program in place — there is again optimism," says Jeffrey Sundquist, president and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce.

Oct. 15, 2021
By Paul Cashman

'The defining issue': How city council candidates want to tackle climate change

Most candidates running for council think the city is on the right track with its Community Energy Transition Strategy, with many thinking it's just a start. But a few feel it's too expensive.

Oct. 15, 2021
By Emily Rendell-Watson

Municipal election rundown: Oct. 15, 2021

Edmonton's municipal election is on Oct. 18 - this is our final round up of the news and announcements you need to know to stay informed before heading to the polls.

Oct. 15, 2021
By Andy Trussler

New candidates more interested in freezing Edmonton police budget than incumbents are

A couple of questions about policing on the Taproot Survey reveal a divide between new candidates and those who are seeking re-election.

Oct. 14, 2021
By Emily Rendell-Watson

Fifteenth annual Litfest mixes online and in-person events

Trying to plan for anything live during the pandemic seems like a herculean feat — but Edmonton's non-fiction literary festival is cautiously going forward, balancing access with safety.

Oct. 14, 2021
By Paul Blinov

Former Morinville mayor looks at gender parity in municipal elections

Lisa Holmes, former mayor of Morinville, is passionate about seeing more women to run for office. She's currently analyzing races throughout Alberta to study gender parity among candidates.

Oct. 13, 2021
By Nathan Fung

Second season of podcast explores AI applications in medicine

The AI4Society Dialogues podcast is back with a second season that plans to help listeners explore the intersection between artificial intelligence and health care.

Oct. 13, 2021
By Nathan Fung

Municipal election rundown: Oct. 13, 2021

Every week in the lead up to Edmonton's municipal election on Oct. 18, we're rounding up the news and announcements you need to know to stay informed.

Oct. 13, 2021
By Andy Trussler

Drift Food Truck celebrates a decade in business

Drift Food Truck, which was among the handful of businesses that helped usher in the golden age of food trucks in Edmonton, just celebrated a decade in business.

Oct. 12, 2021
By Sharon Yeo