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Back to SearchWe're pushing, but the tax increase just won't budge-it
Episode 288
After four days of debate, Edmonton city council approved adjustments to the 2025 budget, setting a 6.1% property tax increase for next year. In this…
1 year, 5 months ago
The EMRB is not to be
Episode 287
Another blow to regional collaboration as it appears the EMRB is dead after the provincial government pulled its funding. Plus, we talk budget, carbo…
1 year, 5 months ago
Bye bye Mr. Police Chief Guy
Episode 286
We have a third mayoral candidate as Coun. Tim Cartmell finally confirms he's running for mayor. And in a surprising announcement, Chief Dale McFee h…
1 year, 5 months ago
The fiscal gap makes for a SOBAring budget discussion
Episode 285
This week, budget season has begun. Troy and Stephanie guide you into the start of our year-end busy season, and explain how this will lead into next…
1 year, 6 months ago
Please stand clear of the vanishing doors
Episode 284
Taproot Edmonton reporter Colin Gallant joins us to discuss making Edmonton's housing more financially accessible, the Valley Line LRT's first annive…
1 year, 6 months ago
There's no I in DIP
Episode 283
The Downtown Investment Plan remains a hot topic of discussion. This week, we speak with Shani Gwin, a Métis woman, downtown business owner, AI entre…
1 year, 6 months ago
Snow time like the present to talk about ice
Episode 282
This week, we're getting an early start on winter by talking about snow and ice control. We speak with Mark Beare and Val Dacyk from the City of Edmo…
1 year, 6 months ago
Just one more downtown plan bro, I promise it’s the last one
Episode 281
A new report published by a coalition of business leaders calls for nearly $500 million of investment in Edmonton's downtown. We talk with the report…
1 year, 6 months ago
If it's not from the Deficit region of Canada, it's just generic "fiscal gap"
Episode 280
Council heard more about the fiscal gap, though no action was taken yet. Plus, the latest transit ridership numbers, the Stadium Station redesign, wh…
1 year, 7 months ago
Taxes for you, but not for U CP
Episode 279
Edmonton is going to have to pay much more for elections, but we can't say why without risking a $787 million settlement. Plus, we've got some news a…
1 year, 7 months ago