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Buy American Deal Gives Hope to Communities, says FCM
Ottawa, February 8, 2010 - The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) applauded the Government of Canada for reaching an agreement in principle to exempt Canadian companies from "Buy American" trade restrictions.
"Canadian more »»
WoodWORKS! BC congratulates four BC communities on adopting Wood First
Resolutions
February 8, 2010 - Wood WORKS! BC executive director Mary Tracey congratulated four BC communities which have become the latest to pass Wood First Resolutions. Prince George, Campbell River, Fruitvale and Castlegar have more »»
Township of Esquimalt - Fire Chief Retires; Restructuring at Fire Department Continues
Esquimalt, February 8, 2010 - Township of Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins confirmed that Fire Chief Paul Nelson will be retiring from the Township, effective April 1st, 2010.
Nelson served with the Township for over 28 years, more »»
Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation elects Peter Fassbender as its new Chair
February 8, 2010 - The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation, which reviews TransLink’s transportation program and has final approval for its long-term road and transit expansion plans, has elected Langley City Mayor more »»
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Commit to Creating New National Park Reserve in the Mealy Mountains, Labrador
New National Park Reserve to Protect Important Boreal Forest Landscape
February 8, 2010 - The Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister Responsible for Parks Canada, and the Honourable Charlene Johnson, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Environment and Conservation, more »»
Saskatchewan Building Permits End on Positive Note in 2009
February 8, 2010 - Building permit statistics for December 2009 were released by Statistics Canada on February 4 and indicate Saskatchewan had the highest monthly percentage increase among the provinces on a seasonally more »»
Schwatka Lake No Longer City of Whitehorse's Water Supply
Whitehorse, February 8, 2010 - Through a series of strategic, long-term infrastructure investments the City has moved away from Schwatka Lake as Whitehorse’s water supply, said Mayor Bev Buckway.
“After many years of hard more »»
MNL Board of Directors meeting - Municipal leaders to meet in Labrador City
Labrador City, February 5, 2010 - Municipal leaders from across the province are gathering in Labrador City this weekend for the MNL Board of Directors meeting to discuss Gas Tax funding, the provincial pre-budget consultations and infrastructure more »»
Nova Scotia Provides Improved 911 Cellphone Service
February 5, 2010 - An improvement to Nova Scotia's 911 emergency service will make it easier to trace the location of callers who use their cellphones in an emergency.
The Enhanced Cellular 911 system is now in more »»
Surrey Partners with Kwantlen Polytechnic University to Develop New Artificial Turf Field in Newton
Surrey, February 5, 2010 - The City of Surrey and Kwantlen Polytechnic University have signed a partnership agreement to jointly build and operate an artificial turf field at Newton Athletic Park. Construction will commence immediately more »»
Local IT Company to Develop New Lost-and-Found System for Edmonton Transit
Edmonton, February 5, 2010 - Lost your iPod on the bus? An Edmonton company called Hybrid Forge has been chosen to improve the way the city gets it back to you, through a pilot project that supports local technology companies.
“This more »»
City of Burlington approves schematic design of new Joseph Brant Museum
Burlington, February 5, 2010 - Burlington City Council on Feb. 1 approved the schematic design of a reconstruction project to create a new museum using an innovative green design that includes the historic Joseph Brant House.
In more »»
City of Ottawa releases plan to clean up and protect Ottawa River
Ottawa, February 4, 2010 - The City of Ottawa is committed to cleaning up and protecting the Ottawa River.
Based on recent consultations with residents across the City of Ottawa, City staff are recommending the Planning more »»
The Town of Markham holds a major fundraising initiative for Haiti that could well serve as a model for other municipalities
Markham, February 4, 2010 - Markham is partnering with community organizations and Free The Children to raise funds to help Haiti’s reconstruction efforts, following the devastating earthquake on January 12.
Markham has more »»
Dufferin’s rail line lands - Ontario Court of Appeal supports Orangeville’s appeal
Orangeville, February 4, 2010 - Orangeville’s Mayor and Deputy Mayor do not have a conflict of interest in the potential sale of Dufferin’s rail line lands, and discussions involving those negotiations, according to a ruling issued more »»
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