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An empty big box store, foreground by an empty parking lot
city council zoning

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.

A taxi-yellow car with an Uber sticker on its windshield
city council region

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.

A split screen screenshot shows two smiling men
city council business

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.

Three smiling people gathered in front a an outdoor mural
health city council

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.

A group of skateboarders in a skate park
city council budget

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.

Parking signs mounted to a pole
city council parking

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.

A rezoning sign in front of an empty lot
business housing

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.

Valley Line LRT car at the 102 Street stop downtown
city council land use

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.

A dozen people stand in front of a screen that says Youth Accctivator
city council politics

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.