Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Cracked pillars

• Lauren Hunter wins Halloween
• An Edmonton radio host dressed up as an LRT cracked concrete pillar and won Halloween

Prime Minister

• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi

No Visible Trauma

• Nov. 9: No Visible Trauma Screening at Metro Cinema

Capital budget

• News Release: City releases proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget, totalling $7.75B
• City recommends shrinking new Lewis Farms aquatic centre to save $58M
• Newly formed non-profit tries to reopen Scona Pool after City of Edmonton closed it permanently

Municipal census

• Census consensus: Edmonton city council to decide policy on $4.7M data grab

Surface parking lots

• Edmonton to crack down on vacant, illegal parking lots

Free transit

• Edmonton city councillors support free transit for unaccompanied youth under 12

170 Street pedestrian bridge

• 'Aesthetically pleasing' 170 Street pedestrian bridge near WEM getting final touches

Snow and ice control

• News Release: City forecasts an improved snow and ice experience for this winte
• Name the Plow Contest

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