Edmonton’s 15-minute sandboxes

2023-02-17

Edmonton's administration drops a bombshell: apparently the city's relationship with the province is strained. Plus we dig into sandboxes, the screen industry, and buses down the middle of Whyte Ave.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Bare-chested swimmingNo top, no problem: All patrons allowed to be bare-chested at City of Edmonton poolsSohi and SmithEdmonton mayor to have first meeting with Danielle Smith, five months after premier sworn inJordan...

Edmonton's administration drops a bombshell: apparently the city's relationship with the province is strained. Plus we dig into sandboxes, the screen industry, and buses down the middle of Whyte Ave.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Bare-chested swimming

No top, no problem: All patrons allowed to be bare-chested at City of Edmonton pools

Sohi and Smith

Edmonton mayor to have first meeting with Danielle Smith, five months after premier sworn in

Jordan Peterson

Controversial author Jordan B. Peterson is coming to Rogers Place

Risk management

Report suggests state of intergovernmental relations poses risk to City of Edmonton
Lauren Boothby's thread

Energy audits

Edmonton homeowners invited to apply for net-zero retrofit program
Towards Net Zero Renovations | Change for Climate

Sandbox program

City seeks input on sandbox program for ice control
2017: Edmonton community sandboxes fast-tracked to next week

Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy

Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy (OSPRS)
City of Edmonton plans to widen sidewalks, add dedicated bus lane along Whyte Avenue
OSPRS StoryMap

Screen industries

ESIO seeks impact instead of returns from rejigged investment fund
Arts Roundup: Feb. 16, 2023

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