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tech business

ScaleUP Awards recognize three Edmonton ventures

Three Edmonton companies are among the finalists for ScaleUP Awards, which recognize high-growth ventures in Western Canada.

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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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health technology

Areto Labs co-founder recognized for AI safety work

Jacqueline Comer, co-founder and chief product officer of Areto Labs, was among the recipients of the AI + Safety award at the She Shapes AI Conference in London on April 16.

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A photo of a white and yellow six-storey housing development.
housing city council

Affordable housing summit to share knowledge, seek inspiration

The City of Edmonton will convene housing leaders from across the Prairies from May 11 to 14 in an effort to advance affordable and non-market housing.

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A crowded midway at K-Days in Edmonton.
city council business

On the agenda: K-Days, Africa Centre, living wage

This week, councillors are set to discuss a potentially reduced footprint for K-Days and other major events, review a sale agreement for a proposed community centre, and hear an update on the city's living wage requirement.

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health technology

Concordia showcases student healthcare innovations

Concordia University of Edmonton showcased student healthtech innovations at its Annual Research and Innovation Conference on April 10.

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A chart illustrating the different housing security scores between demographics
housing health

Study measures housing insecurity among Black youth in Edmonton

A study of the housing experiences of Black youth in Edmonton has found some alarming vulnerabilities and a need for further research.

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health business

Defence and health startups among TNT Top 20

Two defence startups and six health companies are among the Top 20 chosen to pitch at the Startup TNT Edmonton Summit.

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health arts

Sensory Gala and Festival seek to make space for all

A Sensory Gala and Community Festival is coming to Bison Lodge on April 10 and 11 to raise money for some good causes and make a fun, creative space for everyone.

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