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
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.
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.
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.
End Poverty Edmonton starts next chapter with question marks
An organization with a mandate to fight poverty is refocusing on its roots and adding coworking to its mix as funding from the City of Edmonton slips through the hourglass.
VR pilot for nursing students shows value of simulation
Nearly 900 nursing students participated in an immersive virtual reality pilot project that put them through several clinical scenarios at the University of Alberta's Nursing Simulation Centre this past semester.
Hope ahead as most of region ends water advisories
Rainfall of between 50 and 100 millimetres tested the water systems in the Edmonton region over the weekend, but the proverbial dam is holding — at least for now.
Retirement home for queer seniors makes crucial progress
An affordable housing project led by the Edmonton Pride Seniors Group and Right at Home Housing Society now has land and nearly $9 million in provincial funding to build a safe, inclusive development in The Quarters.
Hydrogen bus pilot attracts international attention
The hydrogen bus pilot by the City of Edmonton and Strathcona County caught the attention of planners across Canada and the United States during a June 9 presentation.
Edmonton may have reached peak mortadella
If you've noticed mortadella sandwiches all over your feeds in the past few months, you're not alone.