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

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Canada Day

• Share your thoughts on Canada Day

Rossdale rezoning

• Council delays Rossdale-specific zone decision for more consultation

Daycare parking

• Edmonton mayor hopes requiring less daycare parking encourages more walking, biking
• Council reduces parking requirements for child-care spaces to encourage more to enter industry

Illegal dumping

• Edmonton condo's and apartment's paying extra to clean up illegal dumping, report says
• City looking to pilot big bin project in 2027 to curb illegal dumping

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