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On the agenda: Terra Losa toy store, Bonnie Doon, North Glenora
This week, council will hold public hearings for the former Toys "R" Us in Terra Losa, a proposed four-storey development in Bonnie Doon, and a lot across the street from Westmount Shopping Centre.
Your turn: Vehicles for hire, transit-related art, reconciliation
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a City of Edmonton survey about rideshare services and other vehicles for hire, as well as a couple of invitations to inspire some transit-related art and an opportunity in Sturgeon County to pledge action on reconciliation with Indigenous people.
Alberta Ecotrust wants to help Edmonton meet climate goals through partnership
A 35-year-old charity dedicated to advancing environmental solutions hopes the City of Edmonton will contribute $10 million toward its work in the next four-year budget, suggesting that such a collaboration would save time, money, and CO2 emissions.
West-end BIA seeks to enhance community through compassion
Jerry McFeeters met a man in a bad situation with few options to get out of it. His clothes were dirty. His shoes didn't fit. He was in no shape to take a bus, and no one would let him use a washroom to clean himself up.
Sport Edmonton seeks funding boost to expand grants, measure impact
The CEO of Sport Edmonton plans to make the case for a significant funding increase as Edmonton city council prepares its 2027-2030 capital and operating budgets.
On the agenda: Parking audit, lodging houses, McKernan rezoning
This week, councillors will review an audit of city parking operations, consider tighter rules for lodging houses, and evaluate a rezoning in McKernan across from the Cross Cancer Institute.
Honey, I shrunk downtown: Edmonton developers eye shorter buildings
Developers once envisioned an Edmonton skyline with many more towers, but that vision is disappearing, lot by lot.
On the agenda: Derelict properties, budget engagement, Valley Line LRT
This week, council will consider tax subclasses for derelict properties, review public engagement on the 2027-2030 budget, and vote on funding for the Valley Line LRT transition and equipment for the expanding network.
Gen Zers learn how to make a difference 'in a very intense time'
A group of young activists spent a weekend networking and learning advocacy skills that organizers say will help ensure that youth perspectives are considered in decision-making.