It’s a slow start to 2023 as Council and Committees return from the holiday break. The Agenda Review Committee will meet at 8:30 am tomorrow. Other committee meetings will resume next week.
Hospitals in and around the city continue to reach or exceed capacity as influenza and other respiratory illnesses put a strain on the healthcare system. The Alberta Medical Association says that following holiday gatherings, there could be an uptick in viruses. Part of the cause of the uptick, according to some doctors, is the lack of primary and preventative care during the pandemic.
The City is looking for a partner to help run a direct airport to downtown bus route. Council chose not to fund the $2.6 million that Edmonton Transit Service estimated it would cost to run the route. Instead, Councillor Anne Stevenson suggested the City look at cost-sharing scenarios. Administration is exploring options and will report back in the fall.
