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food climate

Explore Edmonton tests reusable dishware at basketball event

Explore Edmonton is testing a partnership with a reusable-dishware provider to further reduce waste at events.

The band Bad Buddy on stage in a kaleidoscopic photo illustration
arts business

Double Lunch's 'band hotel' among resources for the music industry

Emily Bachynski was sick of uncomfortable touring life after 10 years with her band Bad Buddy, so she decided to open a "band hotel."

Parking signs mounted to a pole.
city council business

On the agenda: Day spaces, economic development, parking

This week, Edmonton city councillors will discuss day spaces for vulnerable Edmontonians, a review of economic development agencies, and potential changes to city-owned parking.

business city council

Mayors seek federal funding for downtowns at Edmonton conference

Mayors of Canada's largest cities are calling for the federal government to focus on infrastructure, homelessness, and organized crime and extortion in its next budget to support stronger downtowns and economic growth.

A newspaper clipping of a photograph of the Glendale golf club
history business

A moment in history: June 5, 1964

On this day in 1964, the Glendale Golf and Country Club was showing off its brand-new clubhouse.

Smoky skies in downtown Edmonton.
city council region

Your turn: Climate, leisure access, and pipeline route

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes Edmonton's annual climate change and energy perception survey, feedback on the leisure access pass program, and open houses about the proposed Yellowhead Pipeline.

health business

New procedure adds to Edmonton's weight-loss legacy

A non-surgical procedure at the Royal Alexandra Hospital is the latest local innovation in weight loss, though another looks likely to follow.

A man stands in front of a bulletin board with white and blue papers pinned to it.
food technology

Labo Coffee's bulletin board connects adventurers with side quests

A Whyte Avenue coffee shop has launched a quest board to help young people connect with each other while avoiding pressure to monetize their skills.

technology business

Social Impact Innovation Hub aims to harness tech talents

A resource-sharing hub for social good is gathering builders for the inaugural Tech For Good Alliance event on June 24 at Arcadia Brewing.