This week, OP12 returned and council appears to be a bit more bearish on the idea. Plus, we learn more about the bike routes being built in 2024, and there are six rezonings testing the limits of the new zoning bylaw.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

NASH

• Stephanie's post with fellow presenters
• Stephanie's post about getting your first job in journalism

OP12

• Report offers council service cuts and new fees to meet OP12 goals

George Spady

• George Spady looks to relocate detox program to Jasper Place
• Edmonton detox unit moving; supervised consumption site future unknown

Bike lanes

• Ten routes mark first bike projects from $100M investment

E-scooters

• E-scooter operators remain bullish on Edmonton region

Rezonings

• On the agenda: OP12, George Spady, six rezonings

Explore Edmonton

• Explore Edmonton granted one-time $6 million cash infusion from reserve funds

Rapid fire

• Romance novel boom spurs new bricks-and-mortar bookstores in Alberta
• Edmonton Valley Zoo announces additions to wolf pack ahead of Family Day
• EndPovertyEdmonton's Funding Reduced by Edmonton City Council

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