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English - December 01, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsGovernment News edmonton yeg politics news city council yegcc local Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The federal government has reached a deal with Google to pay Canadian media companies. We'll see if Taproot makes the cut. Meanwhile, city council makes a cut to the proposed budget adjustment increase.
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Budget
Jennifer Rice
'Hostile work environment': Former staff accuse Edmonton city councillor of bullying amid high office turnoverAudio recording of Edmonton councillor Rice's argument with staff reveals turmoil in officeKeith Gerein: Edmonton Coun. Jennifer Rice has no one to blame but herself for her failures in officeEdmonton mayor 'deeply concerned' about bullying allegations against councillor Rice'Toxic and abusive': Former staffers accuse Jennifer Rice of bullying while Edmonton councillor dodges questionsWarehouse Park
Project aims to entice families, spur developmentBill C-18
Federal government reaches deal with Google on Online News ActMack's interview with Jessica Ng on CBC EdmontonConnor McDavid
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid named one of NHL's stars of the weekEl Niño
No-snow November: El Niño could mean a warm and dry winter for EdmontonThis episode was sponsored by the University of Alberta Sustainability Council, the School of Urban and Regional Planning, the Edmonton Metro Region Board, the City of Edmonton, Coun. Ashley Salvador, and Coun. Michael Janz. Strong Towns is coming to Edmonton for a Dec. 13 event and Dec. 14 workshop. This is a unique opportunity to take part in a growing dialogue on sustainable, economically resilient urban development in Edmonton. Keynote by Strong Towns founder Charles Marohn. Tickets are $30 for Dec. 13 and $22 for Dec. 14. (You can go to one or both.) Speaking Municipally listeners can get 50% off with the offer code TAPROOT, while supplies last.
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