Show Notes
Edmonton city councillors debated changes to the zoning bylaw to regulate lodging houses … if they can figure out what they are. Plus, the city has started cracking down on illegal downtown surface parking lots, and we get excited for the Fringe Festival.
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:31) - Rain in June
(05:09) - Ad: Taste of Edmonton
(05:44) - Canada Day
(06:55) - Lodging houses
(17:19) - New towing lot
(19:30) - Downtown parking lots
(26:33) - Fringe Festival
(31:21) - Scheduling notes
(33:10) - Close
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Rain in June Edmonton records its rainiest June ever following latest weekend downpour: Environment Canada Edmonton weather nerdery: June 2026 News Release: City of Edmonton impacts due to additional heavy rains News Release: Rising water levels on the North Saskatchewan River prompt immediate trail closures Canada Day Readers share what this year's Canada Day means to them O Canada? Patriotism in the time of Alberta separatism Lodging houses Lodging Houses Analysis Edmonton's mayor fears infill bylaws abused to build lodging houses Edmonton infills operated as rooming houses, renting by the day — even hour New towing lot City of Edmonton opens new tow lot to deal with hundreds of abandoned vehicles Downtown parking lots Crackdown on unlicensed downtown Edmonton parking lots looms Edmonton cracking down on unpermitted surface parking lots in core News Release: City begins enforcement action against unpermitted downtown surface parking lots in July Fringe Festival Edmonton Fringe announces Unforgettable theme for 2026 festival Fringe asks for support to keep it 'Unforgettable' This episode is brought to you by Taste of Edmonton. This year, the popular 11-day festival runs July 16 to 26, offering a delicious sample of Edmonton's finest restaurants, arts, and culture. Presale tickets are available online now until July 14th, or at select retail locations until July 15th. By purchasing ahead, you'll save $10 per sheet of 40 tickets. Learn more
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