The MacQuinoaN Report

The provincial government has released the "blue ribbon" MacKinnon report; Troy gives you the pessimist's take. Meanwhile there are new futures on the horizon for EEDC, Edmonton Global, Rossdale and calcium chloride.

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

TappCar

• New ride-hailing app says it will operate across B.C.

Realtor

• Realtor receiving backlash over controversial comments on Twitter account

E-Scooters

• 'It felt like the wheel locked': E-scooter issues give some Edmonton users a rough ride

Municipal Census

• Edmonton’s official population rises to 972,223

MacKinnon Report

• Alberta government panel recommends cities, towns shoulder more building costs
• Iveson uncertain how Alberta's 'spending problem' will affect Edmonton

Regional Roles

• Head of Edmonton Economic Development Corporation looks to ‘reset’ organization
• Mack's first Twitter thread
• Mack's second Twitter thread

River Crossing

• Edmonton's historic Rossdale may finally have a new future

Calcium Chloride

• Icy debate: Councillors freeze decision on future use of contentious calcium chloride as anti-icer
• Lawsuit filed against City of Edmonton over its use of calcium chloride

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