Worker injuries, safety orders reveal human impact of Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast LRT
Statistics from Alberta Occupational Health and Safety show that TransEd’s direct employees had higher rate of injuries than both industry and provincial averages. Safety experts interviewed by CBC News say that is concerning. Related: A months-long investigation by CBC News…
Soil cells support tree growth along Edmonton’s newest LRT route
The Valley Line LRT landscaping project has been a huge undertaking in Edmonton. It boasts 2,000 trees, more than 7,000 shrubs and 120,000 grasses and perennials, all supported by a trenched infrastructure to help trees grow faster and healthier. »»»…
Delays aside, are Edmonton drivers ready for the new Valley Line?
Motorists and pedestrians alike are already struggling with Edmonton’s new Southeast Valley Line LRT, resulting in a series of collisions across the city. Emily Fitzpatrick took a look at the trouble spots and tracked down two experts to get their…
CTV National News | Monday, August 7, 2023: Canadian Scouts flee typhoon, B.C. festival evacuated
Canadians at the Scout Jamboree evacuated as a typhoon approaches South Korea, B.C. wildfires prompt evacuation of music festival. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: 1:08 Canadian Scouts evacuated 5:28 Festival evacuated in B.C. 8:16 Tory Lanez to…
Edmonton businesses express frustration over LRT construction
With Edmonton’s Valley Line West LRT under construction, parts of Stony Plain Road are partly or fully closed, leaving some businesses cut off from their customers. CBC Edmonton’s Natasha Riebe took a walk to see how the disruption is affecting…
Edmonton officially launches 2023 construction season
Deputy City Manager Adam Laughlin speaks about the City’s plans for the 2023 construction season.