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School Bussing

COVID-19 triggers school bus driver shortage in Edmonton

Walmart Closed

South Edmonton Walmart closed after a dozen staff are diagnosed with COVID-19

Streetcar Tracks

The High Level Streetcar's extension to Whyte Ave is making progress!

Sanction Hearing

Edmonton Coun. Mike Nickel avoids punishment for code of conduct violations in narrow voteMeeting agenda and minutesGUNTER: City council could set dangerous precedent if it reprimands NickelCity Council's Sanction Hearings & Code of Conduct: Change Is NeededNickel's victory tweetKnack's tweetPaquette's tweet

Station Pointe

'We’re up against a rock and a hard place': Edmonton city council approves rezoning of Windermere, Belvedere lotsCity proposes rezoning to reignite development at Station PointePaquette's tweetAshley Salvador's tweet

Coronation Rec Centre

'It's shocking': Coronation recreation centre will need additional $46 million to host international sporting events as plannedAugust 28 Council Roundup

Surplus Buildings

Edmonton mayor requests help from Trudeau government to end city’s homelessness before winterHotels for homeless: Edmonton aims to buy 'surplus' buildings for winterIveson calls on senior governments to help buy hotels, apartment buildings to house city's homeless

Financial Update

City of Edmonton projecting $23.8 million shortfall by end of year due to COVID-19 pandemicMay 1 Council RoundupJuly 3 Council RoundupAugust 28 Council Roundup

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