Jane's Walk organizers pass the torch to ECAMP after 16 years
The original organizers of Jane's Walk YEG are stepping aside to let the Edmonton City As a Museum Project take over the festival of community-led neighbourhood tours.
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Small-scale concert series makes human and digital connections
A new concert-recording project inspired by an immensely popular NPR series is leveraging human connections made in an intimate space to create a valuable digital product for artists.
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On the agenda: Zoning bylaw, transit garage, audits
This week, councillors are scheduled to vote on amendments to the small-scale residential zone, review a scope reduction for the southeast transit garage, and hear an update from the city auditor's office.
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Jane's Walk organizers pass the torch to ECAMP after 16 years
The original organizers of Jane's Walk YEG are stepping aside to let the Edmonton City As a Museum Project take over the festival of community-led neighbourhood tours.
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Headlines: April 9, 2026
Edmonton annual Spring Sweep efforts underway; city councillor disappointed over reduced capacity for planned Southeast Transit Garage; First Nations, community members rally in Edmonton against separation referendum
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Happenings: April 9, 2026
Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area.
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Arts Roundup: April 9, 2026
With news from Augusta Fashion and Textiles, Pocket-Sized Series, Jane's Walk YEG, BatRabbit Collective, Edmonton Poetry Festival, Beamdog, and more.
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Regional Roundup: April 8, 2026
With news from Leduc, Fort Saskatchewan, St. Albert, Sturgeon County, Sherwood Park, Devon, Beaumont, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: April 8, 2026
With news from Sensory Canada, Ezra Marfo Cancer Foundation, PanTHERA CryoSolutions, Brain Care Technologies, New Grocery Movement, API, and more.
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Food Roundup: April 7, 2026
With news from Duchess Bake Shop, Tee Pee Treats, The Blue Chair, Old Strathcona Farmers' Market, Aliya's Foods, Nowhere Wine Bar, Bonchon, and more.
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Tech Roundup: April 7, 2026
With news from Sarcomere Dynamics, NTWIST, Antigoni Studios, Bitcoin Well, Amii, Beamdog, Aqua-Cell Energy, Edmonton Global, and more.
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Business Roundup: April 3, 2026
With news from the Riverhawks, NTWIST, Sarcomere Dynamics, Diesel Tech Industries, Pure Casino, Chef Bombay, Jack59, Plantae Technologies, and more.
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Events Roundup: April 2, 2026
Featuring an event pick from Taproot co-founder Karen Unland and a listing of Easter events that you can add to your calendar.
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Swing for the fences
We spoke with the Edmonton Riverhawks about the proposed River Crossing plan that could turn the RE/MAX Field parking lot into housing. Plus, derelict property owners better look out — Mayor Andrew Knack is coming for you! And we reminisce about the good old days of Boston Pizza on Jasper Avenue.
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The water is safe to drink
Council took some steps toward funding a comprehensive BRT and pedestrian realm project along Whyte Ave, but we also learned that the city will continue to make some piecemeal changes this year. Plus, The Quarters CRL isn't doing so well, and the city wants you to build the budget.
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Is Whyte Ave chopped and unc?
Andrea Donini of the Old Strathcona Business Association joins us for a discussion about Prioritize Whyte Ave, a coalition that wants to see more investment in Whyte Avenue. Plus, the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre needs more money, despite being scaled down, and we talk about the fallout from the police chief's trip to Israel.
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Taproot Survey earns nod from National Newspaper Awards
Taproot's effort to help voters make an informed decision in the 2025 municipal election is a finalist for a National Newspaper Award in the Innovation in Journalism category.
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What we learned from Taproot’s 2026 audience survey
We recently completed our second annual audience survey. Hundreds of people took the time to respond again this year. Thank you!
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How Taproot Edmonton made an impact in 2025
We embarked on 2025 with a clear mission: to inform, connect, and empower our community with reliable intelligence. It was a year that tested our capacity and proved our value, as we navigated challenging economic times, covered a pivotal municipal e...
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