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U of A launches Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, aiming for 'transformational impact'
The University of Alberta is launching the Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, Workforce Development and Outreach to influence policy, pair researchers with industry, and develop new technologies.
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Calls for public engagement: Naturalization, vehicles for hire, green economy
Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about naturalization, vehicles for hire, green industries, and more.
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Hemp-based fibre could create a new Canadian industry, founder says
Leila Lawson, the founder and chief technology officer of Zylotex, is on a mission to build a new industry in the Edmonton region around fibres made from hemp.
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Paquette wants to pause transition to mobile payments for parking
Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette wants to hit the brakes on the city's transition from physical machines to mobile payments for parking in city-owned spots.
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Noted: Partnerships, peace officers, pits
Taproot's work on the upcoming municipal elections across the Edmonton region, a push to add boots on the ground at LRT stations, and the curious case of reducing zoning density to increase density were all fodder for the co-hosts of Episode 304 of Speaking Municipally.
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On the agenda: Tax increase, integrity commissioner, sidewalk improvements
This week, council will meet to finalize the 2025 property tax increase, hear from the integrity commissioner, and vote on spending money to improve sidewalks in Overlanders.
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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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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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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Thursday, April 24
In this edition: U of A launches Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, aiming for 'transformational impact'; calls for public engagement: Naturalization, vehicles for hire, green economy; and more headlines and happenings
Wednesday, April 23
In this edition: Hemp-based fibre could create a new Canadian industry, founder says; Edmonton city council approves 5.7% property tax increase; and more headlines and happenings
Tuesday, April 22
In this edition: On the agenda: Tax increase, integrity commissioner, sidewalk improvements; Paquette wants to pause transition to mobile payments for parking; Noted: Partnerships, peace officers, pits
Events
Check out the beta version of the Taproot Edmonton Calendar. This is our latest effort to inform and connect our community, building on the attention Taproot already pays to what's going on in the Edmonton region.
Roundups
Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.
Events Roundup: April 24, 2025
Featuring an event pick from Taproot co-founder Karen Unland, and an events listing with options to spark your entrepreneurial spirit.
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Arts Roundup: April 24, 2025
With news from Downtown Defrost, The Vox Collective, Art Gallery of Alberta, Common Ground Arts Society, Audreys Books, Caldera Interactive, and more.
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Regional Roundup: April 23, 2025
With news from St. Albert, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Strathcona County, Spruce Grove, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: April 23, 2025
With news from Alberta Cancer Foundation, Creative Destruction Lab, 2S Water, Nanostics, NiaHealth, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, and more.
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Food Roundup: April 22, 2025
With news from New Grocery Movement, Leopold's Tavern, Dallas Smokehouse BBQ, Bar Oro, Bernadette's, Edmonton's Food Bank, Cloverdale Coffee, and more
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Tech Roundup: April 22, 2025
With news from Nanoprecise Sci Corp, NiaHealth, Startup TNT, Firesafe AI, [Rhealize, Alberta Catalyzer, Punchcard Systems, Amii, Medidas, and more.
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Business Roundup: April 18, 2025
With news from Nanoprecise Sci Corp, Project Safe Canada, ATCO, Qualico, The Colombian, Royal LePage Noralta, C-FER Technologies, ATB, and more.
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Podcasts
Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.
Can Front Yards in Bloom be exhumed?
The most predictable of outcomes has happened: people are upset about Front Yards in Bloom getting pruned. Plus, we discuss the Ritchie downzoning, new transit peace officers, and the growth of the bus fleet. And we look ahead to the federal election.
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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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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
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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