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
Accelerators don't necessarily lead to scaleup success: VC
As Alberta Innovates explores new ways to help businesses grow after the end of its accelerator program, one venture capitalist said such accelerators do not influence his firm's investments, anyway.
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AI ethicist advises contemplation amid push for data centres
As Alberta rushes to attract $100 billion in data centre investment, one ethicist wants us all — even people outside the artificial intelligence industry — to stop and think about what that means.
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As strike looms, union says provincial policies have worn teachers down
Policy changes over the past six years have added to the workload that is pushing teachers to the brink of a strike, says the leader of the union representing them.
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Voters told Taproot that tackling homelessness is an election issue
The growing responses to Taproot's listening work in the lead up to October's municipal election reveal that many voters want solutions to homelessness in Edmonton.
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Martin Kerr is reworking American hits to change American minds
Singer-songwriter Martin Kerr's new album, Overdue for a Revolution, aims his protest folk at the growing number of Americans who are tired of the status quo and want to commune with people who feel the same.
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Noted: Mayoral platforms, incumbent challenges, spray park mysteries
The co-hosts of Episode 322 of Speaking Municipally explored a platform from a mayoral hopeful aimed at infrastructure, the possible struggles that incumbents face in the coming October election, and the city's unclear communication about its spray parks.
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Metro's guest programming series is bringing jazz, rivers, and Lana Del Rey
The Metro Cinema will begin its 2025 to 2026 guest programmed series in October, and the roster features curation from Biboye Onanuga, the latest musician in residence for Edmonton Public Library, which pairs live jazz with documentaries on the genre's history.
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Alberta's life sciences sector is surging as industry event nears
As the Sept. 22 kick-off to Life Sciences Week approaches, sources from the event's presenter said Alberta is charging ahead in the sector faster than other parts of the world.
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Noted: OEG deal, bike lane barriers, pools closed
The co-hosts of Episode 321 of Speaking Municipally explored the city's deal with the provincial government and OEG, more provincial meddling with the city's bike lane plans, and whether city pools stay open long enough.
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