Episode Details

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TappCar

• New ride-hailing app says it will operate across B.C.

Realtor

• Realtor receiving backlash over controversial comments on Twitter account

E-Scooters

• 'It felt like the wheel locked': E-scooter issues give some Edmonton users a rough ride

Municipal Census

• Edmonton’s official population rises to 972,223

MacKinnon Report

• Alberta government panel recommends cities, towns shoulder more building costs
• Iveson uncertain how Alberta's 'spending problem' will affect Edmonton

Regional Roles

• Head of Edmonton Economic Development Corporation looks to ‘reset’ organization
• Mack's first Twitter thread
• Mack's second Twitter thread

River Crossing

• Edmonton's historic Rossdale may finally have a new future

Calcium Chloride

• Icy debate: Councillors freeze decision on future use of contentious calcium chloride as anti-icer
• Lawsuit filed against City of Edmonton over its use of calcium chloride

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