Edmonton is 1st Canadian city to host Smart Cities Council workshop
“The city has received quite a bit of national and international recognition for our smart city work.” Continue reading
Don Iveson
Edmonton councillor wants free transit on election day
Coun. Aaron Paquette wants Edmonton to offer free transit on election day but the mayor argues they should be debating subsidies as part of a broader transit approach. Continue reading
Edmonton city council approves 55-storey tower on Hotel Macdonald’s doorstep
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The developers behind a long talked about apartment and retail tower, to be built on the park site in front of Edmonton’s Hotel Macdonald, have received approval to go ahead with the project. Continue reading
Bird Canada CEO says he was ‘blindsided’ by Iveson’s e-scooter concerns, city councillor to ask police about their use
One day after Mayor Don Iveson voiced concerns about how e-scooters are being used in Edmonton, the CEO of one of the two companies providing the two-wheeled vehicles says the mayor and the city never mentioned the concerns to him. Continue reading
Edmonton mayor not impressed with e-scooter use: ‘It’s not going well’
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Mayor Don Iveson says his office has fielded complaints about illegal e-scooter riding on the sidewalk. Continue reading
Census reveals Edmonton’s population has topped 972,000
The 2019 Census has found Edmonton’s population now sits at 972,223. The city is projected to reach one million by the end of 2020. Continue reading
City of Edmonton taking steps to allow for businesses to launch or grow more quickly
By Scott Johnston Reporter
City council has set a target for the planning department to cut the amount of time it takes for Edmonton businesses looking to grow or launch to get their permitting completed. Continue reading
Edmontonians flock to electric scooters during weekend launch
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
With hundreds of electric scooters being shipped to Edmonton, residents are making the most of the new means of transportation. Continue reading
Edmonton to hit its self-imposed carbon limit within 8 years: report
By Scott Johnston Reporter
A new report generated from the city’s environment office says Edmonton will run out of room to reach its carbon emission limits within eight years, so it’s got to get more aggressive in cutting greenhouse gases. Continue reading
Mayor asks for review of Edmonton’s back alley improvement plan
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The mayor would like to look at prioritizing the improvement of alleys in business districts as part of the overall alley program. Continue reading