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Watch this! Edmonton's rise eyed by Oxford Economics

New York, London, Tokyo — Edmonton? The latest Oxford Economics Global Cities Index includes our city as one of five North American metropolises in its inaugural "Top Cities to Watch."

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Alberta Ecotrust wants to help Edmonton meet climate goals through partnership

A 35-year-old charity dedicated to advancing environmental solutions hopes the City of Edmonton will contribute $10 million toward its work in the next four-year budget, suggesting that such a collaboration would save time, money, and CO2 emissions.

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Carbon-capture policy a key focus of conference

As industry and government leaders gather in Edmonton this week for the Carbon Capture Canada convention, ground has been broken on a project in central Alberta meant to store 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year from industrial developments, including many in the Edmonton region.

health business

Lab2Market explores commercialization during Life Sciences Week

Lab2Market's annual summit takes place Sept. 23 to 25 — conveniently when researchers, businesses, funders, and dignitaries are gathered for Life Sciences Week.

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West-end BIA seeks to enhance community through compassion

Jerry McFeeters met a man in a bad situation with few options to get out of it. His clothes were dirty. His shoes didn't fit. He was in no shape to take a bus, and no one would let him use a washroom to clean himself up.

technology business

'Hi' hopes: Fintech company helps students find money

If you had just graduated high school, would you pay a 15% fee to connect with post-secondary funding? Zach Prusko would.

food business

Too Good To Go reflects on 1M+ rescued meals in Alberta

Four years into its presence in Alberta, the Denmark-based Too Good To Go has noticed some trends among users of its app, which connects consumers to surplus food from restaurants, bakeries, cafés, and grocers at a discount.

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MNP backs Edmonton Unlimited's pitch stage with three-year commitment

MNP is committing $135,000 over three years to sponsor the pitch stage at Edmonton Unlimited.

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Ardrossan woos Edmonton workers with throne stunt

Berlin Communications is planning to erect a nine-foot throne in the lobbies of several downtown Edmonton office buildings to promote living in Ardrossan.