Colin Gallant

Colin Gallant

Reporter

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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

Five people gathered on a stage in front of a backdrop that reads Alberta Aviation, Aerospace and Defence gala
business technology

Companies pitch defence applications as government funding swells

With $1.2 million from the Alberta government joining the growing pot of funding for defence, companies are finding ways to tailor their existing work for that industry.

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food business

Shiddy's launches Albertan-ish tequila amid trade war

Shiddy's Distilling launched a reposado tequila on May 2, just in time for Cinco de Mayo.

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business technology

RoBIM and nuclear project get share of ERA funding

Emissions Reduction Alberta is investing more than $41 million into the province's construction and electricity sectors as part of $91 million allotted for its Industrial Transformation Challenge.

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events

Arts prizes celebrate excellence

This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant.

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A collage of tiny art galleries shaped like phone booths
arts

East-side artists bring galleries to the streets

A collective of artists is reimagining the role of an art gallery as a way to build connections between neighbours.

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health business

Antigoni Studios plots coworking space as part of femtech venture studio

Opening a coworking space tailored to women will be among the first acts of the newly launched Antigoni Studios, described as Canada's first femtech venture studio.

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food

Best of Brunch YEG raises funds for Meals on Wheels

Edmonton Meals on Wheels is running a showdown-style fundraiser called Best of Brunch YEG throughout May as spring finally, hopefully arrives in the city.

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A smiling man passes food dishes from a restaurant kitchen to waiting servers.
food business

Fundraising dinners build 'complete community food chain'

Little Wolf's monthly dinners in support of Edmonton's Food Bank are more than just a fundraiser — they're a way to engage the entire community.

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business tourism

Councillors look to preserve more space for KDays

Edmonton city council's urban planning committee recommended setting aside more space for KDays as the Exhibition Lands are redeveloped, accepting Explore Edmonton's position that the annual fair needs at least 30 hectares.

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