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.
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July 8, 2026
Swift Charge seeks rapid but thoughtful growth; councillors approve rezoning near Pacific Mall in Edmonton Chinatown to address housing needs; and more headlines and happenings
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- Red: The High Level Bridge will be lit red for Rugby Nations Cup. (details)
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Headlines: July 8, 2026
Councillors approve rezoning to address housing needs near Pacific Mall in Edmonton's Chinatown; councillors approve changes to 50 Street bike lane project to retain some street parking; Capital Line LRT disruptions July 10-13
Happenings: July 8, 2026
Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area.
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Tuesday, July 7
Hingston & Olsen Publishing reaches its epilogue; Edmonton council votes 9-4 in favour of rezoning plan to allow taller building on Rossdale parcel; and more headlines and happenings
Monday, July 6
On the agenda: Pacific Mall rezoning, active transportation; Edmonton Valley Zoo reopens Nocturnal Wing; and more headlines and happenings
Friday, July 3
Your turn: Bike parking, Stony Plain, city apps; councillors consider new rules to oversee lodging houses in Edmonton; and more headlines and happenings
Thursday, July 2
Student development in The Quarters ready for move-in; Edmonton opens new tow lot to manage hundreds of abandoned vehicles; and more headlines and happenings
Wednesday, July 1
Readers share what this year's Canada Day means to them; Edmonton closes low-lying trails amid rising river levels; and more headlines and happenings
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