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Here are the relevant links for this episode:Waste collector appreciationEdmonton recognizes Waste Collector Appreciation Day on June 17World Cup 2026Toronto, Vancouver selected among host cities for 2026 World Cup, Edmonton snubbedCOVID-19 restrictionsAlberta to lift remaining health restrictions102 AvenueTroy's tweetMayor Sohi's tweetEdmonton will keep 102 Avenue closed to traffic for 1-year pedestrian pilot1988 Edmonton downtown design improvement manualChinatown infrastructureChinatown 'like a wound that we all have,' says advocateCouncillors support infrastructure boosts coming to Edmonton's ChinatownPolice fundingDowntown Core and Transit Safety PlanAccused in Chinatown homicides was dropped off in Edmonton by RCMP 3 days before killingsMayor Sohi's tweetChinatown homicides: McFee says EPS couldn't arrest Justin Bone because RCMP dropped him offCouncillors' actions on police funding differ from candidates' wordsEdmonton Mayor Sohi says despite recent tensions, relations improving with police commissionPrivate treesEdmonton city councillors consider new bylaw to protect trees on private landRediscover ETSETS launches campaign to inspire Edmontonians to rediscover their city with transitSpeaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.This week we highlighted Alberta Blue Cross which can help employees manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online — any time, on any device. We also talked about The Future Of, a podcast from ATB that promises to give you insights to help navigate what is often an uncertain future. Hosted by ATB's chief economist Todd Hirsch, the podcast explores how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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