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Speaking Moistly

Trudeau cringes at his own ‘speaking moistly’ tip for coronavirus masks

Off-Leash Parks

Private dog parks get boost as Edmonton closes fenced off-leash parks

Recyclables

COVID-19: More recyclables headed to city landfills due to reduction in sorting staff

COVID-19 Financial Impact

How will the City of Edmonton be impacted financially by the pandemic?Burning through the savings: City looks to cut costs as coronavirus takes toll on finances

Road Adjustments

News Release - Road use and pedestrian signals adjusted to promote community safetyRoad lanes closing to give walkers, cyclists more room to keep their distance

Online Complaints

City continues to support the community as COVID-19 evolvesCOVID-19 General Complaint FormCOVID-19 Physical Distancing Concern

Restaurant Relief

Edmonton Independent Hospitality CommunityApril 7 Food Roundup: Local restaurants launch "save hospitality" campaign95,000 restaurant employees in Alberta have lost their jobs due to COVID-19: surveyRestaurant industry, like most, grappling with what post-COVID-19 looks likeFebruary 2019: ‘Somebody’s foot on our throat’: Alberta restaurant industry says it’s lost 10,000 jobs in 4 yearsFebruary 2019: Edmonton food shops clarify positions on minimum wage after backlash over Restaurants Canada campaign

Economic Future

Tech companies may leave Alberta over Kenney's devotion to oilpatchAn open letter to Canadians from oil and gas workersAlberta Innovation CorridorKenney warns Alberta headed for 25% unemploymentTiny Digital Businesses Play Key Role in Local Economies, Study Says

COVID-19 in Edmonton

Taproot's micrositeCOVID-19 Timeline

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