Episode Details

The province and EPS held a press conference to issue a new ban on crime. That'll fix it. Plus, Boyle Street will be out of its location on Sept. 30, and the city will be short just over $70M this year.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Boyle Street

• Boyle Street to alter services ahead of Edmonton Oilers-led development
• Boyle Street Community Services to leave location near Rogers Place this month
• Keith Gerein's tweet
• Boyle Street's looming closure begs community to question: Do Edmonton's most vulnerable matter?
• 'This place helps so many people': Edmontonians react to Boyle Street building closure
• Keith Gerein: Boyle Street's closure a mess that didn't need to happen

Zero tolerance

• News Release: Zero tolerance for crime
• Edmonton police chief explains how new 'zero tolerance' rules will play out on city streets
• Alberta government introduces new public safety protocols aimed at addressing crime concerns
• Open-air drug use, escalating violence and disorder underline EPS Safer Public Spaces approach

Budget deficit

• On the agenda: Operating deficits, capital spending, and another Oliver tower
• City of Edmonton forecasts $73.8 million deficit in 2023 operating budget
• City staff will 'curb and watch' discretionary spending to offset projected $73.8 million year-end deficit

Surface parking

• There are 275 surface parking lots in downtown Edmonton, most without permits

Affordable housing

• News Release: Affordable housing units receive upgrade

Climate and housing

• Task force led by Lisa Raitt, Don Iveson aims to bridge climate, housing issues

Valley Line LRT

• Delays aside, are Edmonton drivers ready for the new Valley Line?

This episode was sponsored by the Edmonton Com