Subscribe by RSS
The City will be issuing 100 new taxi vehicle licence plates. Qualified drivers who want to own and operate a cab can apply for a plate starting Tuesday February 7, 2012 . The release of the new plates is part of an agreement with the Edmonton...
The City of Edmonton requires more than 1,400 census workers to visit households this April 2012. The census information they gather will be used by the provincial and federal governments to determine how much funding they provide to the...
Edmonton’s population grew by 11.2% to 812,201 from 2006 to 2011, according to the 2011 Census of Population report released today by Statistics Canada. The growth rate is even faster than the 9.6% recorded between 2001 and 2006 and maintains...
Bells will ring from City Hall to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne. Date: Monday February 6, 2012 Time: 6pm Location: City Hall Plaza Edmonton Symphony Orchestra operations manager Jerrold Eilander...
The demolition of the York Hotel has begun. The removal of this building continues the City’s progress in the transformation of downtown, and creates an opportunity for new construction to complement the up-and-coming Boyle Renaissance...
After outstanding job gains through 2011 the Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) saw employment slip in January 2012. Edmonton lost 3,500 jobs as the unemployment rate rose to 5% from a December value of 4.9%. “While January’s employment...
27 new apartment suites will open with the help of the Cornerstones Affordable Housing Program funded by the City of Edmonton and the Government of Alberta. Edward Street is a new $4.9 million affordable housing complex built by the Canadian...
Would you like to share your skills, time and energy as a City-appointed board member? City Council is seeking citizens to serve as volunteer board members for various terms beginning in April and May. To use your governance and decision-making...
Community Sustainability Task Force releases report and recommendations A new urban agenda and a formal partnership between Edmonton school boards and the municipal, provincial and federal governments are needed to ensure the vitality and...
More taxis Council amended the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw to release 100 new taxi licences in the near future. This should improve taxi service by putting more taxis on the road. Alcohol at after hours events Council amended the Business Licence...
