Business Roundup
The Business Roundup provides you with the latest headlines and happenings related to business and the economy in the Edmonton region.
Published every Friday
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Friday, March 20, 2026
With news from Georgina Lightning, Explore Edmonton, Exceed Oilfield Equipment, Antigoni Studios, Zero Point Cryogenics, BILD, CKUA, and more.
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With news from the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, Hi Finance, Levven, WinterCity Edmonton, L'OCA Quality Market, Avison Young, Shaq, and more
Read this editionFriday, March 6, 2026
With news from Wyvern, samdesk, Five Oaks, Capital Power, TransAlta, Explore Edmonton, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, FKA, Colliers, CPKC, Amii, and more.
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Council decides against pause in patio fees
New fees of nearly $7,000 for businesses that use public land for year-round patios will go ahead this summer, after Edmonton city council voted 9-3 against a motion by Ward tastawiyiniwak Coun. Karen Principe to pause the increase for the 2026 season.
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Rental housing starts up as more incentives arrive
Supply is starting to catch up with demand in Edmonton's rental market, says the city's Q4 2025 economic update, which city council is to receive on March 17.
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Relationships and convictions described as key for dual-use hopefuls
Entrepreneurs involved in defence and dual-use technology recommend that other founders start conversations early and stay true to their mission if they see an opportunity.
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Robot-made trusses among pilot projects in new program
A robotics company aiming to make the modular building industry more efficient is among the first pilots supported by the new Venture Pilots program at Edmonton Unlimited.
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A moment in history: March 13, 1959
On this day in 1959, Edmonton's first shopping mall was advertising its "pre-Easter" sales.
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Your turn: Whyte, transit accessibility, and Street Labs
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey on development along Whyte Avenue, a town hall on transit accessibility, and additions to Edmonton's Vision Zero Street Labs project.
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