Karen Unland

Edmonton

Co-founder of @taprootyeg with @mastermaq. Creator of @albertapodnet. Co-host of @thatsathingyeg. Fan of crazy ideas that just might work. She/her

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Sohi to run for federal Liberals, says Canada needs 'serious' leadership to face Trump

1 month ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Karen Unland |Stephanie Swensrude

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has confirmed he will run for the Liberal Party of Canada in Edmonton Southeast in the upcoming federal election. "President (Donald) Trump is attacking our sovereignty, jobs, economy and our way of life," Sohi said in a statement released on March 23, shortly after Liberal Leader Mark Carney called the election for April 28.
The Pulse: March 24, 2025

1 month ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Karen Unland |Stephanie Swensrude |Mariam Ibrahim |Debbi Serafinchon

Sohi to run for federal Liberals, says Canada needs 'serious' leadership to face Trump By and Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has confirmed he will run for the Liberal Party of Canada in Edmonton Southeast in the upcoming federal election. "President (Donald) Trump is attacking our sovereignty, jobs, economy and our way of life," Sohi said in a statement released on March 23, shortly after Liberal Leader Mark Carney called the election for April 28.
It’s time to share what’s on your election agenda

1 month ago | blog.taprootpublishing.ca | Karen Unland

Curiosity is at the heart of everything Taproot does, and covering a municipal election is no different. Our approach is not to tell you what we think, nor is it to concentrate on what the candidates promise. We begin by asking what you care about and building our work around that in the months leading up to voting day on Oct. 20. If you were reading Taproot in 2021, you may remember this approach as the People’s Agenda.
Taproot joins Press Forward, a voice for indie media

Oct 30, 2024 | blog.taprootpublishing.ca | Karen Unland

Taproot Edmonton is now a proud member of Press Forward, an organization “dedicated to ensuring people in Canada have strong, independent and community-focused journalism.”We’ve long been aligned with Press Forward’s goals, but we finally made time to apply. (Part of that process involved posting and/or updating our policies on corrections, ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and privacy).
Happenings: Oct. 29, 2024

Oct 29, 2024 | edmonton.taproot.news | Karen Unland

Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area. And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:Visit the beta version of the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
The Pulse: Oct. 29, 2024

Oct 29, 2024 | edmonton.taproot.news | Colin Gallant |Mariam Ibrahim |Karen Unland

What's new for snow and ice control in Edmonton By A new type of salt, greater transparency, and maximized use of labour are all pieces in the complex puzzle of snow and ice control, say two of the City of Edmonton's leaders on that front.
Happenings: Oct. 28, 2024

Oct 28, 2024 | edmonton.taproot.news | Karen Unland |Mack D. Male

Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area. And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:Visit the beta version of the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
The Pulse: Oct. 28, 2024

Oct 28, 2024 | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude |Mariam Ibrahim |Karen Unland |Mack D. Male

City proposes weaving climate action into zoning bylaw By Edmonton has proposed amending the zoning bylaw to require all new buildings to be constructed in ways that make them ready to add solar power and electric vehicle chargers, among several other changes. In October, after council finished its marathon public hearing on the new bylaw, it asked administration to prepare bylaw amendments based on resident feedback.
Introducing Housing Complex, a special project from Taproot Edmonton

Oct 23, 2024 | blog.taprootpublishing.ca | Karen Unland

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Housing Complex, a multi-part project exploring what works, what doesn’t, and what can be done to improve Edmonton’s housing system. Starting on Oct. 23, you can read our effort to better understand the complexity of a system that touches all of us and raises issues that candidates will have to grapple with heading into the 2025 municipal election.
Taproot launches an Events Roundup

Aug 22, 2024 | blog.taprootpublishing.ca | Karen Unland

If you’re looking for something to do, for business or for fun, you’ll find thousands of events to choose from in the Taproot Edmonton Calendar. You can filter that gigantic list by category or other parameters, but we’ll be the first to admit that it’s a lot. Plus, you have to go to the Calendar to see what’s there — what if a curated list of suggestions came to you instead? That’s the idea behind the new Events Roundup, which you can now sign up to receive every Thursday afternoon.