The heart berry opens, a chapter closes

2025-11-14

Troy is back! For a chat. We're going to talk about the election and his plans. Plus, we check in on Better Edmonton, the downtown park, and the bike lanes on 103 Avenue.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Troy PavlekTroyPavlek.caTroy appreciation thread on RedditEpisode 316: Can you get rid of the Rapidfire segment next?Municipal parties2 new city councillors are leaving Better Edmonton. What does that mean for the party?Municipal parties to...

Troy is back! For a chat. We're going to talk about the election and his plans. Plus, we check in on Better Edmonton, the downtown park, and the bike lanes on 103 Avenue.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Troy Pavlek

TroyPavlek.ca
Troy appreciation thread on Reddit
Episode 316: Can you get rid of the Rapidfire segment next?

Municipal parties

2 new city councillors are leaving Better Edmonton. What does that mean for the party?
Municipal parties to remain active in Edmonton as councillor leaves Better Edmonton party

O-day'min Park

Warehouse Park begins mission to activate downtown with opening celebrations
Edmontonians enjoying new downtown park
Downtown Edmonton businesses frustrated over multiple construction projects

103 Avenue bike lanes

A new set of bike lanes is causing tension in downtown Edmonton

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