Colin Gallant

Colin Gallant

Reporter

They/Them

Colin is a reporter for Taproot Edmonton. They studied journalism at Mount Royal University and has been an editor for publications including Avenue Calgary, BeatRoute Magazine and The Calgary Journal.

Colin is also the co-founder of a QTBIPOC advocacy group called Pink Flamingo. Each year, they write and/or edit more than 200 band bios for Sled Island Music & Arts Festival. They have two dogs and love riding their bicycle.


Recent work by Colin

arts chinatown

Artists seek input for Chinatown Gate panels

Emily Chu and Halie Finney have been selected to create artwork for the north panels of Edmonton's new Chinatown Gate.

health business

Entrepreneur launches advisory service for purpose-driven companies

Charles Wong of CarePros and Nurture has launched PurposeFund, a multi-service organization advising purpose-driven organizations.

Six people gathered around a sign that says InnVest Hotels
business technology

Swift Charge seeks rapid but thoughtful growth

An Edmonton-born electric-vehicle charging company is now focusing on maintaining excellence while pursuing measured growth after landing a whale of a client.

technology business

Digital family legacy startup woos funders

Aeternum has found two financial backers, earning $85,000 and mentorship for Project Aegis, its initiative to securely store family memories online.

Students and staff from The Hive gather in a hallway
housing business

Student development in The Quarters ready for move-in

The Hive by Elev is ready for students to move in, behind schedule but well ahead of the incentivized projects set to swarm the core in coming years.

health business

Provincial funder seeks healthtech that's ready to level up

Alberta Innovates has opened its Accelerating Innovations into Care (AICE) program for 2026 applications, with two intake cycles starting June 29.

food business

Burger fest brings budget-friendly wagyu to the table

At least eight restaurants in the core are serving $12 burgers made with local wagyu beef from July 2 to 11 as part of Downtown YEG Burger Fest.

The Canadian and Albertan flags flap in the wind
politics

O Canada? Patriotism in the time of Alberta separatism

Most Albertans are still on the same page when it comes to Canada Day, despite growing talk of separatism, says a researcher who explores the province's sense of identity.

business food

Downtown restaurants wave the white flag

As PlayWright owner Steve Brochu closes shop, downtown restaurants continue to ask for help amid high construction and low foot traffic.