Neighbourhood pools are Cloves'd

Can you guess the three pools administration proposed closing in this year's budget? I'll give you a hint, it's the same ones they propose closing in every budget. Plus, Dr. Hinshaw proposes a solution to COVID-19 that involves "being diligent", "redoubling our efforts" and "really coming together" and the EPS propose buying new clothes as a potential avenue for police reform.

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Trump Tweet

• Tweet from EPLdotCA

Fast Cars

• A Collection of Cars From “Fast and Furious” Hides in Edmonton

Hydrogen Node

• Greater Edmonton Region Well-Suited to Become Canada's First Hydrogen Node

COVID Leadership

• COVID-19 has killed 110 Albertans so far during worst month of pandemic
• Edmonton mayor says stronger COVID-19 measures ‘needed soon’ to slow growth in 2nd wave
• Mask Bylaw Agenda Item

Budget Adjustments

• News Release: Report release sets the stage for budget discussions to begin with a proposed zero percent tax levy increase
• Edmonton's smaller rec centres could be sold, council hears
• 3 pools, 2 arenas on chopping block as Edmonton looks at tax freeze
• 'Unlikely to be sustainable:' Auditor cautions city after operating spending increases sharply since 2000

Carding Ban

• News Release: Taking action on police reform
• Tweet from Ubaka Ogbogu

Police Reports

• Edmonton police chief says governments and agencies need to work better together, not defund police
• 'Our current system is fractured:' Edmonton police chief pushing for partnership response to strengthen community safety
• A new look for the Edmonton Police Service? Report on uniforms, vehicle livery goes to council Monday

Speak to us!

• Voicelink.fm

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