Edmonton

City of Edmonton comments on data breach

Media Statement City of Edmonton comments on data breach Daryl Croft, Branch Manager of Open City and Technology, today issued the following statement:  “Earlier today, I notified City staff that private employee information was found within documents that were a part of a privacy breach that occurred within this organization. This is a regrettable situation, especially for … Continue reading

Edmonton

City of Edmonton activates its extreme weather response to keep vulnerable people safe during hot weather expected over the next several days

  News Release Extreme weather response activated The City of Edmonton has activated its extreme weather response to keep vulnerable people safe during the hot weather expected over the next several days. The activation went into effect at 8 a.m. this morning and will end at 8 a.m. Monday, August 22, with flexibility to extend … Continue reading

Edmonton

City and downtown partners team up to pilot drug poisoning prevention and response program

News ReleaseCity and downtown partners team up to pilot drug poisoning prevention and response program The City of Edmonton, Downtown Business Association and Boyle Street Community Services have joined together to pilot a new program to help prevent and respond to drug poisonings in Edmonton.   Operated by Boyle Street, Overdose Prevention & Response Teams (OPRTs), … Continue reading

Edmonton

City shares plan for a safer and more equitable Edmonton

News Release City shares plan for a safer and more equitable Edmonton City Administration is proposing a comprehensive strategy to advance community safety and well-being in Edmonton. “Edmonton will become one of the first Canadian cities to take this kind of system-wide approach to community safety and well-being,” said City Manager Andre Corbould. “The Community Safety … Continue reading

Edmonton

City of Edmonton invests in new affordable housing

News Release City of Edmonton invests in new affordable housing The City is investing in 565 units of affordable housing through six projects that will help people who have experienced homelessness, women and children fleeing violence, Indigenous peoples and low-income seniors. City Council approved $16.77 million in grant funding today as part of the third … Continue reading

New Business Licence Bylaw In Effect in Edmonton
Edmonton

New Business Licence Bylaw In Effect in Edmonton

Public Service Announcement The new Business Licence Bylaw (Bylaw 20002) and associated fee schedule approved by City Council at the August 16, 2021 meeting (item 7.5) is now in effect. The old bylaw has been repealed but licences issued or renewed under the old bylaw will remain valid until they expire. The new bylaw provides clearer and more consistent … Continue reading

City of Edmonton services remain top priority as Omicron cases climb
Edmonton

City of Edmonton services remain top priority as Omicron cases climb

Public Service Announcement City services remain top priority as Omicron cases climb Like other Edmonton employers, the City of Edmonton is concerned about the potential impact that the highly transmissible Omicron variant of COVID-19 will have on City employees and all Edmontonians. Due to increasing COVID-19 cases across City departments, minor adjustments are being considered … Continue reading