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
Tequila! Veteran cocktail purveyor opening agave bar to transport patrons to Mexico City
Niki Willis is opening her first bar after more than 25 years working at places like The Common, Fu's Repair Shop, and Dolly's Cocktail Bar.
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Voters told Taproot they want better snow and ice removal
The growing responses to Taproot's listening work with voters in the lead up to the 2025 municipal election in October reveal that many are concerned about snow and ice clearing — though they have myriad priorities for that service.
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Noted: River valley plan, student housing, mayoral infill
The co-hosts of Episode 320 of Speaking Municipally explored a river valley development policy, a downtown student housing incentive, and where mayoral candidates stand on infill.
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Baby Ghosts Alberta creates new accelerator to give marginalized developers a leg up
Leaders at Interactive Arts Alberta and the Walkthrough Collaborative Centre are launching an accelerator that offers $25,000 for video game studios called Baby Ghosts Alberta, hoping to share the lessons they learned while participating in the Baby Ghosts peer accelerator in Toronto.
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Visionary says Edmonton needs to look elsewhere to re-imagine its downtown mall
Now that Edmonton City Centre's ownership company has entered receivership, leaving the fate of the mall an open question, one American urban expert who toured our downtown recently said its 1.4-million square feet of retail and office space should be transformed into housing or something that isn't retail but meets the city's changing needs.
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Noted: Former commissioner taunts councillors, 76 Avenue keeps drivers, Janz seeks loud car fix
The co-hosts of Episode 319 of Speaking Municipally explored the insulting remarks a former Edmonton Police Commission chair reportedly made to city councillors, the unlikely ban for cars on 76 Avenue at the Mill Creek Ravine, and an ongoing push to hush vehicles.
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As butter chicken odyssey nears goal, Singh is giving back to the community
Viral food reviewer Ramneek Singh is organizing a GoFundMe for Chutney, which was one of 25 businesses damaged by arson at the Mill Woods 34 Plaza in April.
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Voters told Taproot they want campaign contributions disclosed before the election
The growing responses to Taproot's listening work with voters in the lead up to the 2025 municipal election in October reveals that many want to know more about who gives mayoral and council candidates their campaign money.
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Rapid Fire uses AI for Fringe show but also warns audience about bots taking jobs
Rapid Fire Theatre is using artificial intelligence for comedic effect in a show called Plays by Bots, which runs from Aug. 16 to 24 as part of the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.
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