Here's the latest from Taproot Edmonton
Mayor Don Iveson delivered his final State of the City address on May 5, reflecting on his first address seven years ago when he predicted Edmonton would become "one of the best places to take a risk, to innovate, to launch ideas."
Thursday, May 6, 2021
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Along with the dozens of feel-better initiatives intended to brighten COVID-laden consciences, civic enthusiasm for public art projects is burgeoning. A far cry from the historic whinging about pricy installations like the Talus Dome, COVID's forcing of outdoor play has encouraged an appreciation for a plethora of free, accessible art.
Thursday, May 6, 2021
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Edmonton-based virtual reality developer KOVR has started testing its new VR platform with patients diagnosed with diabetes. The software, Stratos, aims to educate patients about the consequences of vision impairment from diabetic retinopathy.
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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The Alberta government announced new COVID-19 restrictions on May 4, as mayors in the Edmonton region continued to grapple with whether public health restrictions should apply to every municipality, or whether only areas with high numbers of COVID-19 cases should be targeted.
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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This summer, Edmontonians can look forward to enjoying a cold one at a local park or at the zoo thanks to recent approvals from the City of Edmonton and AGLC.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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Smart lighting firm G2V Optics announced it has raised $2.6 million in growth funding, led by Accelerate Fund II which first invested in the company in November 2019.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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City council has approved $5 million in new funding for Innovate Edmonton to help make Edmonton more attractive to business and technology accelerators.
Monday, May 3, 2021
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Edmonton residents want the city's planning and infrastructure to accommodate everyone — regardless of income, housing status, or how they choose to get around.
Friday, April 30, 2021
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Edmonton is on track to rebound this year from one of the steepest economic plunges among Canada’s big cities as analysts express relief that Alberta has avoided mass bankruptcies and other long-term impacts from COVID-19.
Friday, April 30, 2021
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