Listen "The EMRB is not to be"
Episode Synopsis
Another blow to regional collaboration as it appears the EMRB is dead after the provincial government pulled its funding. Plus, we talk budget, carbon emissions, police response times, and parking.Here are the relevant links for this episode:EMRBRegional Roundup: Nov. 27, 2024'Unexpected': Edmonton's regional board loses provincial funding, future uncertainBudgetCity says participatory budgeting experiment was challenging but taught lessonsWill Edmonton neighbourhood renewal be scaled back?Calgary council approves budget, 3.6% property tax increaseCarbon emissionsReport suggests Edmonton's emissions are decreasing too slowlyPolice response timesMaking Edmonton police response times public again: It's complicatedHotSpot ParkingZipstall parking app sent cease-and-desist letter by City of Edmonton's vendor HotSpotDIPPuneeta McBryan's postFrom the Taproot newsroomConservatory of Music to leave MacEwan and become part of Winspear in 2025Building powerhouses look for new life at old RAMHow Edmonton compares to cities finding success in tackling homelessnessRapid fireAlberta's passenger rail master plan scheduled for summer 2025 releaseNews Release: 30th Annual Stuff a Bus returns to support those in needAlberta mulls boosting U.S. border patrol in effort to prevent Trump's 25% tariffSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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