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Pride Flag

'Disingenuous at best': UCP raises and lowers flag for Pride Month in 24 hours

Solar Energy

Edmonton Convention Centre begins harnessing its own renewable energyRehabbing and retrofitting buildings generates energy, conserves money in Edmonton

E-scooters

E-scooters hit Edmonton streets for a second season with tight COVID-19 regulations

Black Lives Matter

Where Taproot stands, and the work aheadDon Iveson's tweetLight the BridgeDale McFee's statementEdmonton police chief orders investigation of 'humiliating' photo of drug arrest'Start by changing your team name': Inuk MP responds to Edmonton Eskimos post referencing racismWhy has the Corporate Services budget within EPS increased 24% since 2013?Policy C604: Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula

SOLE Ends

State of Local Emergency will expire in Edmonton

LRT Priorities

Council Roundup: May 29, 2020Southbound Capital Line extension gets nod from Edmonton city councilReport snubs LRT extension into northwest EdmontonFederal funding fast track ‘not new money’ for Edmonton’s COVID-19 recovery: IvesonDon Iveson's tweet

Environmental Rebates

City launches environment rebates to help stimulate economyEnvironmental Financial Incentives'Bad use of taxpayers money': Edmonton offering $600K in rebates for e-bikes and chargers

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