I start my day listening to CBC Edmonton. They wake me up every morning and today was one of my favourite features of the week: the Edmonton AM business panel. It features Calgary Herald columnist Deborah Yedlin and Alberta Venture editor Paul Marck. They were discussing Alberta’s budget issues and the possibility of a sales tax in Alberta. Evidently I’ve been out of the … [Read more...] about Edmonton AM business panel: Alberta sales tax
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Different direction for media organizations?
With all the predictions of the death of the mainstream media, it’s amazing to think it’s still around. Blogging and Twitter, apparently, will replace mainstream media, or so some would have you believe. I’ve been a member of the mainstream media and I’m now a blogger. I’m on Twitter. The lines between media and social media are occasionally blurred. I don’t buy into the … [Read more...] about Different direction for media organizations?
Art Gallery of Alberta grand opening – sneak peek
I was one of a group of lucky Edmonton bloggers to get a sneak peek at the new Art Gallery of Alberta building in downtown Edmonton. The new AGA building is set to officially open on January 31, 2010. I've heard that some people aren't so fond of the design of the place, from the outside, but I actually don't mind it. It's certainly not the style of building I'm used to … [Read more...] about Art Gallery of Alberta grand opening – sneak peek
Edmonton snow clearing & budget rant
Edmonton had its first major dump of snow. Winter is upon us! And, of course, many are complaining about the state of the roads. You know what? They have good reason to complain. Yes, I know, Edmonton is a big city and it’s a big job. Tell me something I didn’t know. What I do know is that I grew up in a place that got a hell of a lot more snow than Edmonton and it was dealt … [Read more...] about Edmonton snow clearing & budget rant
Should Edmonton close the Edmonton City Centre Airport?
Should Edmonton city council close the Edmonton City Centre Airport? This is the questions facing council today, after much debate. I’ve only been in Edmonton since early 2008 and I’ve sat on the sidelines of this debate listening to both sides. I really haven’t had an opinion on it until recently because I wanted to get both sides before deciding. I’ve listened to the … [Read more...] about Should Edmonton close the Edmonton City Centre Airport?