In 2024, Taproot reported on several stories that evolved after we published them. In this, our final retrospective of 2024, we caught up with two specific stories that will continue to offer new ...

Non-profit organizations could slow the loss of inexpensive rental units by purchasing the buildings they are in before real estate investment trusts can, according to a housing expert consulting on ...

Colin is a reporter for Taproot Edmonton. They studied journalism at Mount Royal University and has been an editor for publications including Avenue Calgary, BeatRoute Magazine and The Calgary Journal ...

In 2024, Taproot reported on several stories that continued to evolve after we published them. Here are some updates. Then what? Heartland told Strathcona County council that requiring underground ...

Non-profit organizations could slow the loss of inexpensive rental units by purchasing the buildings they are in before real estate investment trusts can, according to a housing expert consulting on ...

When discussing neighbourhood renewal, the City of Edmonton often talks of "options and tradeoffs" as it looks at how something may need to be lost to make way for something else gained. Parking spots ...

Taproot Edmonton has been paying attention to our city since 2016. We began as an outlet that published longform stories prompted by questions submitted by members. We have since grown into a source ...

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Ben is a graduate of the University of King's College's Master of Journalism program, and has previously worked at the Signal, King's online news site, and Canada's National Observer.