Reddit pulse / page 4
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
Supply's finally catching up to demand in Edmonton's rental market. More buildings coming online while fewer people are scrambling for units means renters have actual leverage for the first time in years. Landlords and developers are taking notice.
Westrich Pacific's planning a massive overhaul of Edmonton City Centre: two 50-storey residential towers, 240 units on top of the old Bay, and $6M in metal detectors plus security guards at every entrance starting 2027. They're also pitching a T&T and a mini Chinatown. The catch — access gets restricted to workers, service providers, and people actively spending money. Expect backlash.
Rice Howard Way is lighting up with some serious street art installations right now. the whole block is glowing. worth checking out if you're downtown.
Left lane hogs, people merging onto the Henday at 60-70 km/h, and brake-tappers with nobody ahead — Redditors say these driving behaviours have gotten worse over the last decade and police should crack down on them instead of just speeders.
Black Tortoise of the North mural unveiling this Saturday, October 3rd, 3-8pm at King Thunderbird Center. Third in the Four Guardians of Chinatown series — space to grieve and reflect with the community.
The Canadian Transportation Agency fined Edmonton Regional Airports Authority $50,000 after it broke two accessibility rules late last year. Details on which rules or how they were violated haven't been released.
The brand-new Norwood school playground lasted less than a week. Someone used bolt cutters on the seesaw — 250 kids were waiting weeks for that remodel to finish. Now the whole thing might go back under construction or the seesaw gets removed.
someone posted about electrical hazards from damaged street lights in their neighbourhood, contractor negligence, and feeling like bylaw issues are getting ignored. looking to connect with others frustrated with the same problems.
hot, crunchy, moist, and actually flavorful — reddit's asking for falafel recommendations. if you know the spot, now's the time to drop it.
patio season's almost done and someone asked reddit which is the best brewery in town. arcadia and polyrhythm are getting votes — what's your pick before it gets cold?
Government of Alberta's been flooding DAZN commercial breaks with pro-separation referendum ads — every break during the Saints v. Raiders game was nothing but how to vote yes on separation and related questions. Paid for with your tax dollars.
First-time car owner in Edmonton asking for winter maintenance tips—block heaters, tire storage, scraping techniques, and driving advice. Wondering where to keep all-season tires when switching over.
An 18+ Edmonton artist collective called Doodlebugs is hosting free virtual art hangouts every Sunday and Thursday—no instruction, no pressure, just drop in and make stuff. They've got a Discord full of resources and collabs, plus Paternity Popups on Wednesdays while a facilitator's on leave. Drink and Draw happening October 15th at the Druid downtown, and they're doing a workshop on Affinity Designer 2 for vector art soon.
Someone's singing the praises of Habaneros, a Mexican spot in the greater Edmonton area. Owners fly to Mexico once a year for homegrown ingredients — 10/10 from this Redditor, says it's the best Mexican restaurant out here.
New Costco in northeast Edmonton is ramping up and looking for staff. Job fair happening Monday if you're interested in getting in on the ground floor before it opens.
The Gluten Free Expo hit absolute capacity Saturday — vendors and organizers weren't ready for the crowd. Lines longer than K-Days, people packed like sardines. Turns out there's way more demand for gluten-free goods in Edmonton than anyone thought.
A whistleblower is alleging that millions of Driscoll's berries shipped to Canada contained excess chemical levels. No verification yet on what chemical, how many berries, or which stores are affected — people are wondering if a recall is coming.
The blade rave at Double Dragon on October 3rd is already sold out. Someone on Reddit is looking for two extra tickets if you've got spares.
Alberta Aviation Museum's Open Cockpit Day is tomorrow — sit in a dozen aircraft and a truck, check out games and kids activities. They're unveiling a massive hangar diorama showing the building as it looked when built in WW2 on one side, museum today on the other, all in Lego.
Sumo watch party at South Bound Brewery on Happy Beer Street this Sunday starting at 1pm. Two huge screens, day 15 grand finale, local beer on tap. All ages, free to attend, snacks at the bar or bring your own lunch. Organizer will walk you through the basics if you've never watched before.
