Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Transit Updates

• PSA - ETS adjusts bus service based on rider feedback

Waste Collection

• Edmonton working to fix issues with new waste collection program after thousands of homes missed

Kingsway Mall

• Courtney Theriault's tweet

Sanction Hearing

• Councillor Mike Nickel to face third sanction hearing in the past year
• Edmonton city councillor escapes public censure for breaking code of conduct
• Mack's tweet
• Troy's tweet
• Another Troy tweet
• Nickel's response

Reimagine Services

• City of Edmonton taking a swing at privatizing golf course operations, council approves moving ahead on 16 recommended 'reimagine' actions
• No fees for parking at city facilities, Edmonton councillors decide

Airport Support

• Regional organizations raise $14.9M to help EIA attract flights

High-Speed Rail

• Race to build high-speed Calgary-Edmonton rail on with second pitch

Fringe Festival

• Join Us for Together We Fringe: A Fringe Theatre Event

Election Rundown

• Municipal election rundown: July 8, 2021
• Troy's tweet

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