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October 2, 2026 Edition
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Prime Minister Carney lists the West Coast Oil Pipeline, now known as Pacific Link, as a project of national interest to unlock Canada's full potential as a global energy superpower
Today, the world faces an energy crisis across three dimensions: our cost of living, our climate, and our sovereignty increasingly depend on our nation's ability to supply and control its own. . . . . . ( more )
 

C-39
Ottawa is right to take their impact into account when ruling on work stoppages, says the MEI
 

Association of Manitoba Municipalities
More Candidates, More Women Step Forward Ahead of October 28 Municipal Elections
 

Financial Accountability Office of Ontario
FAO releases Expanded Homelessness Dataset
 

Grand Bay-Westfield
Lisa Smith selected as Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick
 

Penticton
City breaks ground on new fire hall headquarters
 

Strathcona Regional District
New Strathcona Gardens Aquatic Centre Celebrated with Official Ribbon Cutting
 

Brantford
City launches fully wrapped cancer awareness bus to promote early detection of breast and prostate cancer
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
Premier Wakeham Announces Support for Fire Protection Vehicles and Equipment on West Coast
 

Government of Canada
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in wastewater infrastructure in Nain
 

Rural Transit Solutions Fund
Federal government and Nova Scotia give rural transit a boost in Colchester and Cumberland counties
 

Government of Canada
Canada and New Brunswick invest in water and wastewater infrastructure to support more housing in Shippagan
 

Kitchener
City celebrates grand reopening of Meadowlane Park and new stormwater management pond
 
Smarter Security. Stronger Communities. | Commissionaires
 

Grimsby
Niagara Gateway Tourism Information Centre Celebrates 25 Years of Welcoming Visitors
Elections set new expectations and priorities for municipal staff.
 

Barrie
Longtime former Barrie Mayor Janice Laking passes at 96

Richmound
Saskatchewan mayor stepping down now that 'Queen of Canada' cult is gone

Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry
No ‘incumbent factor' in Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry race after councillor drops out

Northwest Territories
Premier Simpson announces new Deputy Minister of Education, Culture and Employment

Quebec
Advocates say Quebec rules keep unhoused voters from polls as election nears
Who decided to replace the Alberta RCMP? Not Albertans. Have your say.
 

Manitoba
Employees in Manitoba no longer need sick notes for short absences
Uniting Communities Through Play | Inclusive & Durable Playgrounds
 

Northwest Territories
Proposed N.W.T. liquor rules aim to replace territory-wide restrictions
Bordering on Disaster Conference | Oct. 14-15 in Lloydminster, AB/SK
 

Montreal
City of Montreal bylaw banning insults against police officers is unconstitutional, lawyers claim

Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Modernizes Defamation Laws for the Digital Age
Don't just train people. Inspire them to grow. | RPM-Academy
 

Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Approves Mineral Rights Transfers Supporting Three First Nations' Treaty Land Entitlement Agreements

Edmonton
Edmonton's reconciliation with Indigenous people includes tangible, symbolic steps

Calgary
City announces permanent Indigenous Gathering Place at The Confluence
When Staff Changes, Processes Shouldn't. Learn more »
 

Hydro-Quebec
Hydro-Quebec to face off against industry actors like Google in data centre hearing
 
 

Canada
Alto high-speed rail project could cost more than originally thought: budget watchdog
 

Ontario Protecting Workers by Raising Minimum Wage
Minimum wage increasing to $17.95 an hour effective October 1, 2026, marking the second-highest rate among provinces

Nova Scotia
Minimum Wage Rises to $17

Ontario
Ontario Investing Nearly $30 Million to Support Local Non-Profit Programs

Port Hope
Council Approves New Tourism Strategy and Action Plan

Town of Essex
Strategic Action Plan 2023-2027 Highlights

Marathon
Town of Marathon and Generation Mining Memorandum of Understanding

Toronto
Toronto board of trade calls for regulatory reforms to spur housing growth

Quebec
Montreal, Quebec City named Canada's co-host cities for women's volleyball World Cup
 

Richmond Hill
City Receives Provincial Funding for South Richvale Valleyland Sewer Protection Project

Laval
‘It was like a bomb': Laval overpass collapse still haunts, 20 years later

Barrie
These new Barrie street signs come with a creative twist
 
 

London
New rules for short-term rentals in London begin

Maple Ridge
New city program aims to speed priority development projects

Government of Canada
Build Canada Homes announces expanded partnership to advance supportive and transitional housing in Toronto
 

District of Kitimat
Kitimat welcomes news of announced Phase 2 expansion for LNG Canada

University of Regina
Where the Waste Goes: Research by U of R Engineers Reveals Recycling Blind Spots

‘The business case is very strong'
Canada designates new West Coast pipeline first project of national interest

Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
Canada's First Wetsuit Disposal Ban Lands on the West Coast
 
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Government Expanding Humberwood Treatment Centre for Improved Access to Addiction Treatment and Recovery Supports

New Brunswick
Free RSV immunization for all New Brunswick newborns
 

Government of Canada
Governments invest in sport and community infrastructure in the Bathurst Curling Club

County of Brant
Onondaga Ball Park has reopened!

Swift Current
City rallies southwest support to replacing aging pool
 
 

Government of Canada
Federal government invests in safer active transportation in Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation

Ontario
Ontario Protecting Drivers by Improving Northern Highway Safety

Montreal
Montreal's Metro turns 60 soon, but experts warn of challenges beyond aging infrastructure
 

West Kelowna
West Kelowna RCMP welcomes new Officer-in-Charge

Newfoundland and Labrador
Supports Announced for Enhanced Fire Protection in St. Anthony and Port Aux Choix

Quebec
Head of Sûreté du Québec announces her retirement

Winnipeg
Police find Taser reported missing in September
 

Saskatchewan
Historic Yorkton Brick Flour Mill Opens Interpretive Centre Strengthening Cultural Tourism to Share Saskatchewan's Agricultural Story
 
Elections set new expectations and priorities for municipal staff.
 
PREMIUM JOBS

City of Burnaby
Director, Legal Services, People and Culture
 

City of Yellowknife
GIS Systems Specialist
 

Tall Cedars Search & Recruitment
Chief Administrative Officer
 

Waterhouse Executive Search
Chief Administrative Officer
 

City of West Kelowna
Senior Development Engineering Technologist
 

Town of High Prairie
Economic Development Officer
 

City of Brockville
City Manager
 

Peace River Regional District
Emergency Management Coordinator
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Who decided to replace the Alberta RCMP? Not Albertans. Have your say.
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
HR vs AI
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Uniting Communities Through Play | Inclusive & Durable Playgrounds
 
 
EVENTS

Date: 2 Oct 2026
Certificate in Business Innovation ($30 CAD Online)
 

Date: 5 Oct 2026 au 8 Sep 2026
MainTrain 2026 - Maintenance, Reliability and Asset Management Conference
 

Date: 5 Oct 2026
Certificate in Lean - Black Belt ($100 CAD Online)
 

Date: 5 Oct 2026
Certificate in Cybersecurity Awareness ($25 CAD Online)
 

Date: 6 Oct 2026
Webinar: AI as Your Finance Coworker - Practical Ways Municipal Finance Teams Can Create Capacity
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Bordering on Disaster Conference | Oct. 14-15 in Lloydminster, AB/SK
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
“The Dumbest Trade War”
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Don't just train people. Inspire them to grow. | RPM-Academy
 
When Staff Changes, Processes Shouldn't. Learn more »

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Laurier researchers launch homelessness learning resources for secondary schools across Canada
 
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Don exceptionnel de 10 M$ pour la recherche sur la maladie d'Alzheimer à l'Université de Sherbrooke
 

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