Would you like to purchase a bag for 25 cents?

Council debated changes to the single-use item bylaw, especially related to drive-thrus. Plus, we discuss a funding cut for Boyle Street, reaction to the police chief's recent trip to Israel, and some new jobs for Amarjeet Sohi and Tim Cartmell. (00:00) - Introduction (01:43) - Ad: Capital Awards (02:23) - Waste reduction update (14:53) - Boyle Street funding cut (20:18) - Ad: GoodMorning (21:21) - Police chief's Israel trip (30:17) - Arterial roads (33:19) - New jobs for Sohi and Cartmell (36:01) - Become a member (37:21) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode: Audience survey What we learned from Taproot's 2026 audience survey Waste reduction update Edmonton's single-use waste rules unpopular — but working Edmonton ban on disposable items has reduced use of plastic bags and straws: city data Calgary's single-use items bylaw repealed, businesses no longer required to charge bag fee Boyle Street funding cut Boyle Street housing program to lose Alberta government funding, province seeks new provider Alberta government ends funding for Edmonton housing program Police chief's Israel trip Edmonton police chief travels to Israel to meet police leaders Edmonton police chief's trip to Israel draws criticism and support Arterial roads Council questions when to expand arterial roads to four lanes New jobs for Sohi and Cartmell Sohi lands role at public affairs firm, Cartmell at NAIT NAIT's LinkedIn post Tim Cartmell's LinkedIn post State of the City 2026 Become a member Individual Membership Join using promo code SURVEY10 by March 31! This episode is brought to you by the IABC Edmonton's 2026 Capital Awards. You've already done the work. Now bring it into focus. The Capital Awards are Northern Alberta's benchmark for communications excellence, recognizing strategy, creativity, and results that stand up to scrutiny. Turn results into recognition! Submit your work by April 12 This episode is also brought to you by GoodMorning, one of Canada's largest mattress retailers, founded right here in Edmonton. GoodMorning's first-ever flagship retail store is now open at 144 Mayfield Common NW. It's the best place to see, touch, and test the full collection of award-winning Canadian mattresses. Enjoy a relaxed, no-pressure way to find your next great night's sleep. Learn more Speaking 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! Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★

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Would you like to purchase a bag for 25 cents? is an episode from Speaking Municipally by Mack Male.

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This episode was published on Mar 13, 2026.

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