Edmonton Businesses

• Edmonton city council faces urgent call to address downtown business closures

  The Downtown Revitalization Coalition is calling on city council to implement emergency business measures after several restaurants in the core announced closures this summer.

  Economy

  Jul 22
  
• Calls for a more business-friendly Edmonton as economic development strategy released

  The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is encouraged by the plan and priorities put forward by city council, but notes it's tough to please everyone.

  Economy

  Jun 11
  
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• Edmonton businesses enjoy boost from Taylor Swift popularity

  Edmonton businesses are feeling the 'Swifty' boost. From local record stores, to sports team and bars hosting a themed night, Taylor Swift fans keep flocking in.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2025
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• Alberta minister calling on federal government to end postal strike

  This pressure is something many Alberta businesses have to navigate. This is why the provincial government is now calling on Ottawa to intervene.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2024
• Would you buy clothes from a bus? An Edmonton boutique owner is banking on it

  Boutique On Your Street is one of the first retail operations in the Edmonton area to come up with a unique way to sell products: by selling stock from a bus.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2024
• Edmonton Army and Navy building on Whyte Ave sold

  The historic Army and Navy store -- a staple for decades on Edmonton's Whyte Avenue -- has been sold to new owners. The sale has people dreaming big.

  Economy

  Jun 28, 2024
• Edmonton businesses urge council to focus on core services: ‘7% is too taxing’

  Several organizations representing Edmonton's business community expressed concern about the proposed tax hike and urged city council to be fiscally responsible.

  Economy

  Nov 20, 2023
• Flair announces 1st-ever direct flight from Edmonton to Quebec City

  Edmonton Global, a regional business group, says the new route will help attract economic activity and investment. 'We have everything it takes to be the gateway of Canada.'

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
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• How Edmonton’s new single-use item bylaw affects your drive-thru order

  According to the city, a drive-through bag that contains the food order is considered a shopping bag under the bylaw and can be provided for 15 cents.

  Consumer

  Jul 3, 2023
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• Edmonton developer plans to convert Mill Woods Town Centre into ‘community hub’

  Flagship stores have come and gone, but now a local developer has plans to bring staying power to Mill Woods Town Centre.

  Consumer

  Dec 19, 2022