The return of two Fungis

This is a garbage episode, but by that we mean it's about actual garbage. The city unveils new waste collection carts. Meanwhile, Jobber gets US$60M, the trains might finally be on time, and some city employees get a layoff letter. We're back!

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Oilers Return

• Game Recap 1.0: Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks (1/13/2021)

Christmas Miracle

• Don Iveson's statement on travel

Jane Goodall

• Jane Goodall Asks Edmonton City Council to Transfer "Lucy the Lonely Elephant" from Harsh Winter to Tennessee Sanctuary

COVID-19

• City discusses who is next in line for COVID-19 vaccine
• Edmonton hands out nearly 100 mask bylaw fines over the holidays

Layoffs

• News Release: City issues permanent layoff notices as part of 2021 budget reductions
• City of Edmonton issues 60 permanent layoff notices in light of 2021 budget

Jobber

• Edmonton-based startup Jobber raises record US$60M

Energy Retrofits

• News Release: New energy efficiency program provides rebates to homeowners
• City of Edmonton offering rebates for green home improvements
• Edmonton launches three-year rebate program for residential energy-efficient upgrades to reduce carbon emissions

Waste Carts

• News Release: New waste carts coming soon to Edmonton

Metro Line

• Edmonton's Metro Line LRT back-up signalling system nears completion

Silly Season

• Candidates can now register to run in the 2021 municipal election
• Ten months away, the candidates for Edmonton's 2021 election look very different

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.

This week we highlighted BGCBigs, the Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area. They're looking for volunteers to be Big Brothers or Sisters. We also talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. The latest episode looks at the challenges of urban design in a winter city.

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.

★ Support this podcast ★

What is Speaking Municipally?

Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to City Council so you don't have to! Join us as we delve into conversations about the context surrounding decisions made at City Hall.