Post-vote roasts and toasts

We break down the election results, what it means, and how wrong our predictions were. Plus, an update on two bridges, two newly-elected officials resigning and introductions to the new councillors, starting with interviewing two of them directly!

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Tourism Minister

• Anand to Defence, Joly to Foreign Affairs: Trudeau announces major cabinet shakeup

Falling Back

• Albertans support bid to change equalization, narrowly turn down year-round daylight time

El Mirador

• Demolition of downtown Edmonton apartment building El-Mirador underway

Resignations

• Statement on Carla Smiley's resignation
• Byelection to be held in Sturgeon County after councillor-elect submits resignation

Election Results

• 2021 Election Results
• 'An Edmonton for all of us': Amarjeet Sohi elected as our city's next mayor
• What to expect from the new mayor and council
• 'Edmonton's next chapter': Sohi sworn in as mayor, calls for anti-racism strategy

Slow Burn

• 170 Street Pedestrian Bridge update
• Ada Boulevard Bridge update

Councillor Introductions

• Keren Tang, Karhiio
• Ashley Salvador, Métis

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