podcast – Mack & Cheese http://www.mackandcheese.ca Talking about Edmonton Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:05:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.2 Talking about Edmonton Mack & Graham clean Mack & Graham mack@paramagnus.com mack@paramagnus.com (Mack & Graham) Talking about Edmonton Mack & Cheesepodcast – Mack & Cheese http://mackandcheese.s3.amazonaws.com/macitunes.jpg http://www.mackandcheese.ca Episode 24: Election Recap, Air Canada, The Edmontonian http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2013/11/12/episode-24-election-recap-air-canada-the-edmontonian/ http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2013/11/12/episode-24-election-recap-air-canada-the-edmontonian/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:00:13 +0000 http://www.mackandcheese.ca/?p=113 In our twenty-fourth episode we do a brief election recap, and also tackle a couple of issues that have been in the news lately.

Graham called it – a big win for Don Iveson. How did he get it right? We also talk about the disappointing turnout for 2013, just 34.5%. Why don’t more people vote? Did we get young people voting? Finally, we touch on what the new City Council looks like and what we can expect.

We also discuss the proposed 71-storey building known as The Edmontonian. While it is a positive sign for downtown, how realistic is the project really? What can we expect? What kind of track record does the developer have? How does it relate to the CRL?

While some seem pretty happy about Edmonton’s prospects, others appear to be non-believers. We’re talking about Air Canada and its decision to cancel the daily YEG-LHR flight. What gives? Why don’t they support Edmonton?

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Thanks for listening!

]]> http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2013/11/12/episode-24-election-recap-air-canada-the-edmontonian/feed/ 0 In our twenty-fourth episode we do a brief election recap, and also tackle a couple of issues that have been in the news lately. - Graham called it - a big win for Don Iveson. How did he get it right? We also talk about the disappointing turnout for 2... In our twenty-fourth episode we do a brief election recap, and also tackle a couple of issues that have been in the news lately. Graham called it - a big win for Don Iveson. How did he get it right? We also talk about the disappointing turnout for 2013, just 34.5%. Why don't more people vote? Did we get young people voting? Finally, we touch on what the new City Council looks like and what we can expect. We also discuss the proposed 71-storey building known as The Edmontonian. While it is a positive sign for downtown, how realistic is the project really? What can we expect? What kind of track record does the developer have? How does it relate to the CRL? While some seem pretty happy about Edmonton's prospects, others appear to be non-believers. We're talking about Air Canada and its decision to cancel the daily YEG-LHR flight. What gives? Why don't they support Edmonton? Here are some relevant links for this episode: Edmonton Election 2013: The Morning After Russell Brand May Have Started a Revolution Last Night Quick Thoughts on the proposed 71-storey Edmontonian Air Canada is 'archaic' Thanks for listening! Mack & Graham clean 21:27 Episode 4: Bike Lanes http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2013/03/01/episode-4-bike-lanes/ http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2013/03/01/episode-4-bike-lanes/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:00:41 +0000 http://www.mackandcheese.ca/?p=37 Bike lanes have been a hot topic in Edmonton lately so that’s what we discuss in episode #4!

The City is planning to install 23 km of on-street bike routes this summer and has been conducting some open houses and other events to make people aware and to get feedback. Some people are really upset with the proposed routes, while supporters point to the fact that a very tiny percentage of the budget is spent on making Edmonton a friendlier city for cyclists.

Have the plans to add more on-street bike infrastructure really become “a nightmare” as Mayor Mandel put it? Can you really cycle in the winter? We chat about those questions and more in this episode.

Here are some relevant links for this episode:

Bike lanes will be in the news again in a couple weeks when Administration returns to City Council’s Transportation Committee with an update on the consultation process. Stay tuned!

]]> http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2013/03/01/episode-4-bike-lanes/feed/ 3 Bike lanes have been a hot topic in Edmonton lately so that's what we discuss in episode #4! - The City is planning to install 23 km of on-street bike routes this summer and has been conducting some open houses and other events to make people aware an... Bike lanes have been a hot topic in Edmonton lately so that's what we discuss in episode #4! The City is planning to install 23 km of on-street bike routes this summer and has been conducting some open houses and other events to make people aware and to get feedback. Some people are really upset with the proposed routes, while supporters point to the fact that a very tiny percentage of the budget is spent on making Edmonton a friendlier city for cyclists. Have the plans to add more on-street bike infrastructure really become "a nightmare" as Mayor Mandel put it? Can you really cycle in the winter? We chat about those questions and more in this episode. Here are some relevant links for this episode: On-Street Bike Routes Edmonton Bicycle Commuters: 2013 On-street Bike Routes Bike lanes 'nightmare' for mayor Rough ride What good are (bike) plans without implementation? Adequate Funding Needed to Realize Edmonton’s Cycling Dreams Bike lanes will be in the news again in a couple weeks when Administration returns to City Council's Transportation Committee with an update on the consultation process. Stay tuned! Mack & Graham clean 14:24