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Real Talk Ryan JespersenWill More MPs Cross the Floor to the Liberals?The Real Talk Rumour Mill reports multiple Conservative MPs are being approached by the Liberals to join MP Chris d'Entremont and cross the floor. Rumours include two prominent Alberta MPs - one of them Conservative, one of them not. What're the chances this strategy saves PM Mark Carney from a nail-biter of a budget vote that could trigger another election? We ask Politico's Mickey Djuric (4:00) about her d'Entremont scoop, then put it all in front of strategists Zain Velji and Puneeta McBryan (11:45) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.
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2025-11-061h 42
Shaye GanamPuneeta McBryan is the executive director of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association and Mark Garner is the executive director of the Calgary Downtown AssociationMunicipal Election: The state of our downtowns
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2025-10-0616 minReal Talk Ryan JespersenGet Rich: Alberta EditionCalgary's ten years ahead of Edmonton when it comes to economic development. Can Alberta's capital city catch up? What happens if it doesn't? Ahead of municipal elections on October 20, we check in with the City of Calgary's Thom Mahler, Edmonton Downtown Business Association's Puneeta McBryan, and Heather Thomson from the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce (1:00).
CHECK OUT THE EDMONTON CHAMBER'S MUNICIPAL ACTION PLAN: https://www.edmontonchamber.com/municipal-action-plan-2025/
1:05:30 | Jespo and Johnny debrief, including Jespo's story of a nightmare real estate investment 20 years ago.
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2025-08-271h 34
Speaking MunicipallyWorking 9:30 to 5, what a way to make a livin'Council decided to keep meeting times as is, but it recommends a shorter summer vacation for future councils. Plus, there was heated discussion about river valley development, incentives for student housing, and what to do about Edmonton City Centre.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Council calendarCouncil says no to longer meetings but does reduce summer breakSocial mediaReport: Aug. 19, 2025 - Social Media EngagementRiver Valley ARPHeated discussion on Edmonton river valley redevelopment plan at city hallStudent housingNews Release: More students...
2025-08-2241 min
Edify UnfilteredVintage Buildings, Forward ThinkingEditor-in-chief Omar Mouallem is joined by the Edmonton Downtown Business Association’s Puneeta McBryan and Ed Cyrankiewicz of Delnor Construction and the Pendennis Building for a conversation about the challenges facing Edmonton’s historic buildings — and the local business owners whose bold visions for revitalizing these buildings might give downtown a new lease on life.Read Areeha Mahal’s article about restoring Edmonton’s historic buildings, Vintage Views, Modern Moves.Find Edify on Facebook, Instagram and X.--Credits—Hosted by Omar MouallemProduced by Odvod MediaAudio E...
2025-06-2738 min
This MorningCheckmate! The Oilers dig up a big win2:10 - Stacey & Morley open the show.
6:40 - How Epcor's RainWise rebate can save you money - w/Erin McFarlane from EPCOR
14:00 - Oilers advance to Western Conference final after 1-0 OT win over Golden Knights in Game 5
20:35 - Safe Boating Awareness Week starts THIS weekend (May 17-23) - Dawn Colquhoun, Boating Safety Manager w/Transport Canada
29:05 - Now is the time for action on Edmonton's Downtown Action Plan, not just attention - the slow pace of change is impacting businesses citywide… - Puneeta McBryan, CEO of Edmonton Downtown Business Association
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2025-05-151h 26Speaking MunicipallyThe only rule is there are no rulesWe look at new provincial bills affecting municipal elections, governance, and policing. We also discuss the end of Front Yards in Bloom, the shameful state of the BMO building site, and the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market expanding to two days.Here are the relevant links for this episode:CrosswordsThe Taproot Mini brings a bit of fun to The PulseBills 49/50/51Alberta seeking to eliminate municipal code of conductCodes of conduct failed voters and municipalities, Alberta minister saysNews Release: Expanding municipal police service optionsNews Release: Modernizing municipal processesNews Release: Responding to...
2025-04-1137 minSpeaking MunicipallyA committee is bornA new committee of council has been born (or, at least, is in utero). Plus, Bridgegate both continues and concludes, council has approved the Nordic spa in the river valley, and the province's CorruptCare scandal (allegedly) reaches the city.Here are the relevant links for this episode:BridgegateCity releases schedule of Edmonton's bridge renewals for 2025Puneeta McBryan's LinkedIn postDowntown Revitalization Coalition's LinkedIn postInfrastructure committeeCouncil reportCoun. Aaron Paquette speaks at council meeting about misinformationNordic spaEdmonton city council approves rezoning application for nordic spa developmentTop of Bank...
2025-02-2832 minThis MorningA Perfect Storm of Maple Leaf Music1:25 - Stacey & Morley open the show.8:45 - The import/export industries that could be hit hard by Trump’s tariffs - Lisa McEwan, co-owner of Hemisphere Freight and Customs Brokerage18:50 - Owners of Patricia Street Deli, a popular Jasper restaurant, aim to reopen after wildfire, but in Edmonton - Glen & Wendy Leitch, Owners of Patricia Street Deli27:50 - Perfect storm of bridge closures will devastate Downtown - Puneeta McBryan, CEO of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association -- & -- Chad Helm, Founder and Owner, The Helm, menswear retailer in downtown Edmonton39:35 - Ma...
2025-02-1956 minSpeaking MunicipallyThe EMRB is not to beAnother blow to regional collaboration as it appears the EMRB is dead after the provincial government pulled its funding. Plus, we talk budget, carbon emissions, police response times, and parking.Here are the relevant links for this episode:EMRBRegional Roundup: Nov. 27, 2024'Unexpected': Edmonton's regional board loses provincial funding, future uncertainBudgetCity says participatory budgeting experiment was challenging but taught lessonsWill Edmonton neighbourhood renewal be scaled back?Calgary council approves budget, 3.6% property tax increaseCarbon emissionsReport suggests Edmonton's emissions are decreasing too slowlyPolice response times
2024-11-2937 minThis MorningThe Edmonton Downtown Business Association's CEO is in Ottawa to urge the Federal government to provide support for challenges facing downtowns across the countryGUEST: Puneeta McBryanTITLE: CEO, Edmonton Downtown Business Associationhttps://downtown.org/ida-canada/
2024-10-0809 min
In Development PodcastIn Development Episode 50: Revitalizing Downtown Edmonton: Leadership and Vision with Puneeta McBryan, EDBA CEOJoin us for an engaging episode of the In Development podcast as we welcome Puneeta McBryan, CEO of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association (EDBA). Puneeta stepped into her role in December 2020, navigating the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a leader and connector, she collaborates with government bodies, the private sector, arts and cultural organizations, post-secondary institutions, and social services to foster vibrancy and economic prosperity in Edmonton's downtown. Her efforts have earned her recognition as the Inspired Leader of the Year by IABC Edmonton, one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 by Edify Magazine, and the recipient of...
2024-07-051h 03Real Talk Ryan JespersenPlacemaking: Cities of the FutureStar actor Nathan Fillion shone a spotlight on his hometown of Edmonton the other day, posting a video of the brand new Nathan Fillion Civilian Pavilion on historic Whyte Avenue. The "parklet" is just one of many placemaking initiatives, part of a strategic effort toward density and walkability. Cities around the world are reimagining public spaces. How different will our communities look ten, twenty, fifty years from today?
3:03 | Amos Kajner-Nonnekes, Puneeta McBryan, and Kalen Anderson lay out the logic behind modern city building, including the concept of placemaking. We cover rezoning controversies, car (and pedestrian) culture, and m...
2024-05-151h 14
The BitsBrett Kissel Drama & Playoffs Energy with Puneeta McBryanJoin us this week as Puneeta McBryan, CEO of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association, dives into the electrifying atmosphere of the playoffs in the downtown core. We'll also explore what it means to be a real fan, engaging in deep discussions about loyalty, passion, and fan support (warning: we might get a bit salty towards some other Canadian fanbases). Plus, we break down the latest drama surrounding Canadian country star, and anthem singer, Brett Kissel. Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan or simply someone who values local culture, this episode offers homer-centric discussion around the Oilers playoff run. Tu...
2024-04-2629 minReal Talk Ryan JespersenWhat Does the Alberta Budget Mean For You?Everybody's got their own interpretation of a provincial budget. There's a long list of communities, projects, and organizations deserving of big investments. And, inevitably, there's a long list of communities, projects, and organizations that won't wind up with the cash they say they need. In this episode, we lay out the implications of the 2024 Alberta Budget and attempt to answer one Real Talker's astute question posted in our live chat: "I'm confused...is Alberta rich or poor?"
2:30 | Edmonton Chamber of Commerce CEO Doug Griffiths and Edmonton Downtown Business Association CEO Puneeta McBryan dig into the budget, from t...
2024-03-011h 08Real Talk Ryan JespersenFact Check: How Clean (or Dirty) is Alberta Oil?It's a recurring conversation in Canada, if not around the world: is Canadian oil more "ethical" than oil from elsewhere, is activity in Alberta's oil sands "clean" enough...and does any of this actually matter on the international stage? A couple of episodes ago, David Knight Legg argued the world needs more Alberta for three main reasons. In this episode, our guests fact check those three points.
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2:45 | Markham Hislop, publisher of Energi Media, takes issue with DKL's claim that Alberta's producing the cleanest barrels of oil in t...
2023-12-201h 11Real Talk Ryan JespersenTRENDWATCH: Jobs, Retail, & Real Estate in 2024What does the future look like for workers, job seekers, employers, entrepreneurs, and property owners? Is it really a doomsday scenario for downtowns? When will we see restored confidence in new business ventures? Will employers ever expect a full "return to work" scenario? We explore the most relevant and interesting trends in this episode of Real Talk.
1:45 | Heather Thomson, Puneeta McBryan, and Cory Wosnack look back at 2023, then ahead to 2024, through their expert lenses (and crystal balls).
EDMONTON DBA: https://www.edmontondowntown.com/
CENTRE FOR CITIES & COMMUNITIES: https://www.ualberta.ca/business/centres/ci...
2023-12-191h 09
Chelsea on CHEDHow to save downtowns from becoming dead zonesPuneeta McBryan, executive director, Downtown Business Association
2023-10-1013 minChelsea on CHEDDowntown commercial vacancy rates continue to rise in EdmontonPuneeta McBryan, executive director, Downtown Business Association
2023-07-1208 minChelsea on CHEDThe City of Edmonton announced its latest downtown revitalization campaignPuneeta McBryan, executive director, Downtown Business
2023-05-1107 min
Relentless-The PodcastPuneeta McBryan: Driven to revitalize downtown Edmonton and improve gender equality in the workforceJoin host Kyle Dubé as he chats with his guest Puneeta McBryan about her relentless efforts to improve Edmonton's downtown core through key collaborative partnerships and her ongoing advocacy for gender equality in the workforce. Puneeta McBryan is a marketer, business strategist and the Executive Director at the Edmonton Downtown Business Association. Puneeta is a talented connector and is working towards Edmonton's economic recovery through collaborative efforts with partners and stakeholders to create a renewed, reimagined and a vibrant downtown Edmonton. Puneeta was also formerly the President of the Advertising Club of Edmonton and was a regular g...
2023-03-2856 minChelsea on CHEDJuno festivities bringing economic boost to EdmontonPuneeta McBryan, executive director, Downtown Business Association
2023-03-1107 min
In The Business Of SomethingIn The Business Of: City Building & DowntownWelcome to In The Business of Something, the podcast where we demystify the world of advertising and highlight the unique stories of the people in our industry.In today’s episode, we get into the business of Puneeta McBryan who is the Executive Director at Edmonton Downtown. We talk with Puneeta about:What exactly is a Business Improvement Area (BIA) and how does it intersect with marketing?Place brands and why Edmonton Downtown needed oneThe process of branding a place Non-straightforward career paths in advertising Boomer-free career planning advice Embracing uncertainty and staying open to opportunityRes...
2023-03-1034 min
TURN it up!#53 - Why South Asian Representation Matters, with Puneeta McBryan & Sapreet Buttar“A lot of time optimism gets a bad rep as if you’re delusional or got your head in the sand and all you think about is all the happy and shiny things… Meaningful optimism is looking around and saying, I know hard this is… and I know things aren’t okay right now, but I believe things are gonna work out.” - Puneeta McBryan Puneeta McBryan became the youngest and the first female and the first South Asian Director of Edmonton’s downtown association, and The Universal Radio Network’s very own Sapreet Buttar had the opportunity to ta...
2023-01-1731 minSpeaking MunicipallyTREEGATEHere are the relevant links for this episode:Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift speaks out after Ticketmaster cancels her tour's general ticket sale: 'It pisses me off'School masksEdmonton Public Schools asks province to bring back mask mandates during illness outbreaksNet-zero homeEdmonton couple spend 20 years transforming '60s bungalow into comfortable net-zero homeGuest: Puneeta McBryan@puneeta00LinkedInTreegateHoliday Light UpMayor Sohi's tweetCTV's original storyEdmonton's cancelled giant Christmas tree offered 'no direct value' to businesses: EDBA'So much more that Christmas can be': Mayor says of...
2022-11-1932 min
630 CHED MorningsSafe City Series: the impact homelessness and drug use is having on downtown businesses, safety concerns for staff & patrons and how the city is helping rectify the issueStacy Zaidi, owns and operates 10 Remedy Cafes in the area with her husband & Puneeta McBryan, executive director, Downtown Business Association.
2022-06-2015 min
In Development PodcastIn Development Episode 13 - Building an Ecosystem Downtown with Puneeta McBryanIn today's episode, Ryan and Mariah talk to Puneeta McBryan the Executive Director of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association. Downtowns have been hit hard over the pandemic and Ryan and Mariah get Puneeta's insight into what is currently happening to activate our downtown and what essential steps need to happen next. Spoiler Alert, there is no silver bullet. Events, infrastructure, tax structure, housing, offices, transit, our local businesses, a downtown park, and the playoffs (Go Oilers!) are all core ingredients to creating an amazing ecosystem. Puneeta McBryan is Executive Director of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association, where s...
2022-04-281h 09
The Inner Circle with Carrie DollPuneeta McBryan: A new and powerful face behind the Edmonton Downtown Business AssociationPuneeta McBryan is the Executive Director of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association, a role she took on in December of 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and an inflection point for downtowns across North America. A transformational leader and a connector by nature, Puneeta is working hard to restore and reimagine the vibrancy and prosperity of Edmonton’s downtown core and contribute to our city’s economic recovery through innovative new initiatives, community collaborations, and strong advocacy at all three levels of government. Prior to joining the EDBA, Puneeta was a marketing & business strategist, serving a diverse set of pub...
2021-11-1654 minSpeaking MunicipallyDiscussing better, more vibrant pastures with the Downtown Business GrassociationHere are the relevant links for this episode:Fire StationsEdmonton considers charging developers for fire stations in new communitiesGreen SpaceEdmonton residents win dispute with city over improvements to green spaceRebranding GrandinGrandin Fish 'n' Chips rebrands, drops Grandin nameGuest: Puneeta McBryanTwitterLinkedInVibrancy StrategyVibrancy strategy aims to support the recovery of Downtown EdmontonPuneeta's Twitter threadEdmonton's worsening opioid crisis prompts renewed calls for actionPuneeta's tweet about the opioid crisisStation LandsQualico looking for $37M in CRL funding to move Station...
2021-06-1845 min
Community Revival by 13 Ways#16 Start with Twinkly Lights: The Economics of AmbianceA recent urban revitalization initiative in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) has seen the dramatic transformation of a large underutilized space in the city's downtown core into a bustling outdoor public gathering area. In today’s episode, Puneeta McBryan, Executive Director of the city's Downtown Business Association, discusses how the addition of a few simple outdoor features and amenities can both repurpose and rejuvenate an otherwise stagnant or neglected urban setting. Listen as she chats with Heather on the value of ambiance and aesthetics in economic development, and as the two discuss their shared love of what they describe as a ‘non...
2021-06-0935 min
Tableside Mashed Potatoes - A Marketing PodcastBlack Lives Matter and Navigating Social Cause with Puneeta McBryan#BlackLivesMatter has sparked many conversations about systemic racism and how many brands with a strong influence and voice should be leading the way to help push change.On episode 17, we talk to ZGM's Director of Account Services, Puneeta McBryan, to talk about how brands can navigate through social cause.Resources to follow to learn more:What is Systemic Racism?Community Wise Resource CentreCentre for Race and CultureSpecial thanks to:Thomas Thomas for lending us their music.ZGM Modern Marketing Partners
2020-06-2540 min
Marketing MajorS2E9: The Evolution of Purpose Based Marketing w/ Puneeta McBryanPurpose... purpose... purpose... yeah you've probably heard it before. Purposed-based marketing is one of the biggest buzzwords today besides AI and Big Data. But what does it really mean? What's the difference between purpose-based marketing and other efforts aimed at doing social good like cause-related marketing, CSR and social marketing? And why do some brands get purpose right while others seem to miss the mark? These are the questions the G.O.A.T. Puneeta McBryan will be helping answer during her second time on the show. Puneeta currently works at ZGM as an Account Director with vast knowledge on...
2019-12-1623 min
Marketing MajorS1E1: Taste of Advertising w/ Puneeta McBryanIn our first episode, Josh chats with ACE president, Puneeta McBryan, about how she ended up in marketing and the various opportunities available for marketing students in Edmonton and within ACE. Listen and let us know what you think via http://www.uama.ca/read-me/
Links to everything Puneeta mentions:
ACE Website - http://adclubedm.com/
Honest Dumplings Case - https://zgm.ca/work/creating-honest-brand-ever/
Google Certifications - https://landing.google.com/academyforads/#?modal_active=none
Moz SEO Beginner Guide - https://moz.com/beginners-guide-to-seo
Our podcast is edited by Peyton Klak and recorded at CKUA studios.
2018-10-0822 min