Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to Edmonton city council so you don't have to!

Hosted by Mack Male and Stephanie Swensrude.

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I like big bins

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 h...

Maybe it is a municipal responsibility

Council approved $925,000 to fund winter day spaces, even as the conversation about jurisdiction continues. Plus, the Southeast Transit Garage will be a little bigger,...

Vroom, vroom, vroom went the trolley

We're joined by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant, who tested out Edmonton Explorer, the new hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour "trolley" from Explore Edmonton. Plus, the ci...

No way four way

We've got a little update on Bridgegate, and we talk about the impact of major construction projects on businesses. Plus, we go on a bit of a deep dive into a southeas...

Stop trying to make a tree bylaw happen, it's not going to happen

Edmonton city council has approved what has been described as an alternative to a private tree protection bylaw. Plus, we take a look at proposed changes to Jasper Ave...

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