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Stephanie Dubois

Reporter


Recent work by Stephanie

A sample of dog toys for sale on the Preet website, shaped like an artichoke, a pizza, a lotus flower, a cookie, and a four-leaf mat
business technology

Startup founder shifts from snow removal to pet toys

After exiting from home services company Yardly, Sheldon Zhang has launched Preet, a marketplace to connect independent brands selling pet supplies with retailers looking for unique products.

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Founder Jackson Payne wearing a Deeleeo T-shirt
technology business

Deeleeo offers same-day delivery to help local businesses compete

As a former member of Canada's men's gymnastics team, Jackson Payne knows what it's like to start small and go big. So when he started his delivery service company Deeleeo in the fall of 2020, he welcomed the challenge to grow it from an idea into a multimillion-dollar business.

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Zhongyi Quan speaks into a microphone with a clicker in his hand after pitching Swift Charge
technology business

Swift Charge aims to make electric vehicle charging more widespread

As he made his pitch at a recent investment summit, Swift Charge founder Zhongyi Quan got a laugh from the crowd with his concluding words. "Soon, Swift Charge stations will be everywhere, and you probably will be paying us to use them. So why don't you invest in us and own a piece of them?" he said.

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Sophie Gray stands in an empty space with construction materials in the background
health business

Mental wellness company DiveThru to open a studio

In a space just south of Whyte Avenue, a storefront with a sign saying "you can cry here" may not look like much right now. But in February, the space will become home to DiveThru Studio, the brick-and-mortar location of Edmonton-based mental wellness company DiveThru.

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Forces that drove Edmonton’s car city mentality - and how to steer into a new direction
Feature

Forces that drove Edmonton’s car city mentality - and how to steer into a new direction

Some say Alberta’s capital is in the same situation as other North American cities

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Syncing traffic lights: Tech fixes, enduring challenges
Feature

Syncing traffic lights: Tech fixes, enduring challenges

Seeing red? You’re not alone, but the solution isn’t easy

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A family longs for Vision Zero to live up to its promise
Feature

A family longs for Vision Zero to live up to its promise

What will it take to protect people from dying on Edmonton’s streets?

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How to stop discounting pedestrian deaths
Feature

How to stop discounting pedestrian deaths

A rumination on what Edmontonians can do to make streets safer for those on foot

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