Adam Laughlin

• Edmonton ups COVID-19 enforcement, praises province for ‘prudent’ extension of restrictions

  The city continues to have ongoing discussions with the province regarding pandemic response, including vaccine rollout.

  Health

  Jan 7, 2021
  
• Calgary declares second coronavirus pandemic-related state of local emergency

  The newly declared state of local emergency allows the city to procure supplies to deal with the pandemic faster and won't implement further restrictions for citizens.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2020
  
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• Proposed Edmonton budget includes $64M in reductions but 0% tax levy increase

  City administration is proposing $56.5 million in program changes, efficiencies, facility closures, layoffs and other reductions and $7.5 million in other financial strategies.

  Economy

  Nov 12, 2020
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• City auditor’s report recommends Edmonton reduce costs by reining in supervisor positions

  A new report from the Office of the City Auditor recommends the City of Edmonton look at its growing number of supervisor positions if it wants to cut spending.

  Politics

  Sep 10, 2020
• Edmonton to start lifting some COVID-19 restrictions May 2

  The City of Edmonton is preparing to lift some COVID-19 restrictions, starting with those placed on dogs at dog parks.

  Economy

  May 1, 2020
• City of Edmonton lays off nearly 900 workers amid COVID-19 budget shortfalls

  The City of Edmonton has been saying over the last few weeks that more temporary layoffs were likely.

  Politics

  Apr 27, 2020
• Edmonton city council to vote on amendments to 2020 budget amid COVID-19 shortfall

  A lower property tax increase from the city, combined with already announced reductions in taxes from the province, could mean lower property taxes.

  Money

  Apr 23, 2020
• City of Edmonton expands state of emergency; bans garage sales

  The City of Edmonton has expanded the state of emergency by another seven days and announced Wednesday that garage sales would be banned this summer.

  Politics

  Apr 22, 2020
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• Edmonton extends state of emergency, cancels sports leagues until May 31 amid COVID-19 pandemic

  The mayor and interim city manager are scheduled to speak Thursday afternoon.

  Health

  Apr 16, 2020
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• Dog parks to face restrictions as Edmonton copes with COVID-19 crisis

  The list of things that you won't be able to do in Edmonton continues to grow as city councillors, who extended a local state of local emergency over the COVID-19 crisis on Thursday, heard that dog parks are going to face more restrictions starting Saturday.

  Health

  Apr 2, 2020