The Pulse

Our weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Monday, March 18

In this edition: On the agenda: Downtown residential, permitting parking, transit changes; city and union both lost communications battle, podcasters say; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, March 15

In this edition: Italian Centre targets Saskatchewan and even dreams of B.C.; OligomicsTx wins $50,000 at Startup TNT summit finale; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, March 14

In this edition: Demand for lesbian-focused events strong in Edmonton; calls for public engagement: LRT seats, Leduc revitalization, St. Albert disc golf; and more happenings and headlines

The Pulse

Wednesday, March 13

In this edition: Projects aim to build belonging in Jasper Place; a moment in history: March 13, 1965; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, March 12

In this edition: What's a landlord registry, and can it protect tenants?; 5,000 Edmonton city and library employees prepare to strike; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, March 11

In this edition: On the agenda: OP12, Katz Group parking request, financial updates; podcast hosts suggest budget misses mark for Edmonton; and more headlines and happenings


Recently in The Pulse

A file photograph of city council in council chambers
podcast city council

City and union both lost communications battle, podcasters say

Communications strategies coming from both the city and Civic Service Union 52 (CSU 52) during their tense labour negotiations have been subpar, said Troy Pavlek, co-host of Episode 255 of Speaking Municipally.

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Four people stand in front of a curtain.
health business

OligomicsTx wins at Startup TNT summit finale

OligomicsTx won a minimum of $155,000 from Startup TNT at the organization's Life Sciences Summit finale on March 14 in Edmonton.

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Calls for public engagement: LRT seats, Leduc revitalization, St. Albert disc golf
city council region

Calls for public engagement: LRT seats, Leduc revitalization, St. Albert disc golf

Here are opportunities to help shape decisions at the City of Edmonton and its municipal neighbours. Please make sure you engage in opportunities for the municipality you live within.

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A mural depicts young hockey players in a streetscape within Jasper Place.
business arts

Projects aim to build belonging in Jasper Place

Eleven community-building projects that will split nearly $50,000 in funding through the We Belong in Jasper Place initiative have been announced.

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A newspaper advertisement that shows ranch-style houses from the 1960s and a headline that reads, "Mr. Sherwood Park invites you to pick your kind of house."
region history

A moment in history: March 13, 1965

On this day in 1965, developers were trying to tempt homebuyers to move to the growing exurb of Sherwood Park.

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A photo of a three-storey apartment building with balconies.
city council business

What's a landlord registry, and can it protect tenants?

A registry of Edmonton landlords that could be in the works after city council approved an updated affordable housing strategy could lead to better conditions for renters, according to a tenants' rights group.

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