The federal government has reached a deal with Google to pay Canadian media companies. We'll see if Taproot makes the cut. Meanwhile, city council makes a cut to the proposed budget adjustment increase.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Budget

• News Release: City Council confirms fall budget adjustments
• Edmonton city council approves 6.6% property tax hike for 2024

Jennifer Rice

• 'Hostile work environment': Former staff accuse Edmonton city councillor of bullying amid high office turnover
• Audio recording of Edmonton councillor Rice's argument with staff reveals turmoil in office
• Keith Gerein: Edmonton Coun. Jennifer Rice has no one to blame but herself for her failures in office
• Edmonton mayor 'deeply concerned' about bullying allegations against councillor Rice
• 'Toxic and abusive': Former staffers accuse Jennifer Rice of bullying while Edmonton councillor dodges questions

Warehouse Park

• Project aims to entice families, spur development

Bill C-18

• Federal government reaches deal with Google on Online News Act
• Mack's interview with Jessica Ng on CBC Edmonton

Connor McDavid

• Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid named one of NHL's stars of the week

El Niño

• No-snow November: El Niño could mean a warm and dry winter for Edmonton

This episode was sponsored by the University of Alberta Sustainability Council, the School of Urban and Regional Planning, the Edmonton Metro Region Board, the City of Edmonton, Coun. Ashley Salvador, and Coun. Michael Janz. Strong Towns is coming to Edmonton for a Dec. 13 event and Dec. 14 workshop. This is a unique opportunity to take part in a growing dialogue on sustainable, economically resilient urban development in Edmonton. Keynote by Strong Towns founder Charles Marohn. Tickets are $30 for Dec. 13 and $22 for Dec. 14. (You can go to one or both.) Speaking Municipally listeners can get 50% off with the offer code TAPROOT, while supplies last.

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