Coun. Sarah Hamilton found herself in hot water for speaking at a UCP fundraiser instead of attending a council meeting. We talk with Jeremy Appel of The Orchard who broke the story.

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CSU52 update

Union for Edmonton city, library workers unveils salary increases in tentative deal

CJHR update

Advocacy group to pay City of Edmonton more than $11K in costs after failed encampment lawsuit

Guest: Jeremy Appel

The Orchard@JeremyAppel1025Kenneyism: Jason Kenney's Pursuit of Power

Hamilton's absence

Edmonton city councillor Sarah Hamilton skipped out on council meeting to headline UCP fundraiserSarah Hamilton's statementEdmonton city councillor Hamilton's involvement in UCP fundraiser questionedCouncil Code of ConductMichael Janz endorsement of Sarah HoffmanKeith Gerein: What's behind Alberta's push into municipal parties?

Day shelter funding

Bissell Centre likely to close day shelter space after city funding dries upBoyle Street to take over CHEW Project operations

Rapid fire

PSA: City Hall re-opens to the publicJust add Nenshi, and it's a whole different Alberta NDP racePSA: City celebrates Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day

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