Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is taking a leave of absence to run in the federal election next month. We talk through the implications. Plus, extended producer responsibility is here, and the city is adding service hours to transit.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Extended Producer ResponsibilityNews Release: Extended Producer responsibility is coming to EdmontonSohi's leave of absenceSohi considers federal run as Canada needs 'serious' leadership to face TrumpFormer Edmonton mayor, city councillor weigh in on Sohi attempting federal political comebackAndrew Knack considers running for Edmonton mayor as council approves leave for Amarjeet Sohi's federal Liberal campaignBattle of AlbertaNew Edmonton Screen CEO wants to leverage local strengths for global growthCalgary Region Hydrogen Hub set to power the future of low-carbon energyEdmonton transit changesEdmonton Transit Service shuffling routes to add 50,000 annual hours of serviceNews Release: ETS offering more bus trips, expanded airport service and other improvements in 2025From the newsroomViolets moving west of Mill Creek Ravine as area heats up with business activityNew Entos Pharmaceuticals hub to help retain biotech talentRapid fireRod Loyola to run for Liberals in federal electionExcrement smeared on Edmonton statue of Oilers great Wayne GretzkyMcDavid, Draisaitl 'going to still be a while' before returning for OilersSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★
