Speaking Municipally

I like big bins

June 26, 2026·35 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

City council delayed a public hearing about Rossdale as it had questions about its duty to consult with Indigenous nations. Plus, the parking requirement at daycares has been reduced, and we discuss how to stop illegal dumping at apartment buildings.(00:00) - Introduction (00:41) - YEG Trivia Night (02:54) - Canada Day ask (03:44) - Ad: Edmonton Opera (04:42) - Rossdale rezoning (19:37) - Daycare parking (26:24) - Illegal dumping (35:00) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:Canada DayShare your thoughts on Canada DayRossdale rezoningCouncil delays Rossdale-specific zone decision for more consultationDaycare parkingEdmonton mayor hopes requiring less daycare parking encourages more walking, bikingCouncil reduces parking requirements for child-care spaces to encourage more to enter industryIllegal dumpingEdmonton condo's and apartment's paying extra to clean up illegal dumping, report saysCity looking to pilot big bin project in 2027 to curb illegal dumpingThis episode is brought to you by Edmonton Opera. Set yourself up for a couple of spectacular date nights! The Opera Duo bundles tickets to both mainstage productions in the 2026-27 season: Rossini's The Barber of Seville in November and Mozart's The Magic Flute in February. You'll save 20% compared to single ticket prices, secure your seats early, and have two unforgettable nights of live opera to look forward to. Subscribe todaySpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★

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