With corroded cables, summer Valley Line hopes are oxi-dying
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Corroded cables likely means another Valley Line delay, the city goes into overtime, and the city manager announces the latest reorg.
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Bill C-18
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Audit: Edmonton staff overtime pay jumps to $39M in 2022, excluding policeAudit reportValley Line LRT
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City of Edmonton committee approves downtown energy project $7.7M cost overrunEconomics and equity
Mayor's panel argues for economic benefits of equityThis episode was sponsored by the Edmonton Community Foundation, which provides support to the city's shakers, movers, and doers. Check out The Well Endowed Podcast for stories about ECF's donors and grantees, and all the ways they use this support to build and sustain social initiatives, empower youth, strengthen arts and culture, and so much more.
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