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August 21, 2026 Edition
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August 21, 2026 Edition
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Building Canada starts locally: FCM calls for solutions that strengthen communities and the economy
As the federal government prepares Budget 2026, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is urging investments that will strengthen municipalities' ability to deliver results on the. . . . . . ( more )
 

Ontario
Ontario and Canada Investing $1 Billion to Build More Homes
 

Eastern Ontario Regional Network
EORN Cell Gap Project Delivered
 

Fraser Institute
New essay series provides solutions to B.C. property rights crisis, including treaties, existing Constitutional provisions and fundamental changes to the Constitution
 

Government of New Brunswick
Environmental Trust Fund supports 45 projects in central and western New Brunswick
 

Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay Police Service acquires ballistics lab for Forensic Identification Unit
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
Premier Wakeham Announces Changes to Cabinet
 

Township of Severn
Township announces retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Laurie Kennard
 

Cochrane
Town welcomes back deputy Treasurer
 

Surrey
City receives two prestigious International Economic Development Council awards
 

County of Wellington
County Wins International Award of Excellence for Farm Succession Guide
 

Brampton
City receives 2026 Peter J. Marshall Municipal Innovation Award at 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual Conference
 

Chatham-Kent
Pathways on Park Receives Prestigious AMO Municipal Innovation Award
 

Kingston
Kingston Economic Development Corporation wins 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Gold and Silver Awards from IEDC
 
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Brockville
Mayor recovering after suffering stroke

Ontario
Some Ontario municipal seats remain uncontested ahead of election nomination deadline

Richmond
How Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie led the city for 25 years

Toronto
Longtime councillor Paula Fletcher announces retirement

Huron County
CAO re-elected to AMO Board of Directors

Welland
Councillor Sharmila Setaram re-elected to AMO Board of Directors
Webinar: Climate-related financial disclosures for municipalities
 

Ontario
Jobs in Waterloo, Guelph impacted by province-wide WSIB staffing cuts, union says

County of Essex
County workers support strike action
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Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus
WOWC Advances Regional Priorities at AMO 2026

Castlegar
City of Castlegar updates procurement policy
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Nunavut
Hamlet councillor from Whale Cove charged with sexual assault, manslaughter
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Ottawa
Indigenous, church leaders break ground on new affordable rental building
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Cochrane
Town of Cochrane launches new e-newsletter to help residents stay informed

Regina
City of Regina Introduces New Merchandise
 
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Ontario
Ontario Announces Disaster Recovery Funding for Parry Sound District

Ottawa
City shines the light on OLG's continued support for community projects
 

South Glengarry Township
Township and City of Cornwall Finalize Transfer of Cornwall Regional Airport Ownership

Barrie
City and Lakehead University celebrate completion of new STEM Hub

Regional District of Nanaimo
South Wellington Community Centre Officially Opened

New Brunswick
New Brunswick tourism grows amidst pro-Canada sentiment
 

Cochrane
Town Announce Agreement with Agnico Eagle Supporting Municipal Infrastructure
 
 

Ottawa
How Ottawa is tracking progress on new housing

Saskatchewan
Minister of Finance Provides Update on Housing in Saskatchewan

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada announces the funding of new homes in Northern Alberta

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada announces new homes in Oshawa

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Official opening of Place Desaulniers: 175 units of social and community housing in Longueuil

Saskatchewan
New Supportive Housing Units Open for Women in Saskatoon

Cowichan Valley Regional District
Cowichan Housing Association Advancing Housing Projects in the Region

Esquimalt
Esquimalt surpasses five-year provincial housing target

Centre Wellington
Township Completes Acquisition of 350 St. Andrew St West in Fergus

County of Simcoe
County invests in Barrie property to strengthen homelessness supports
 

Alberta
Next round in the fight against invasive species

Canada
Invasive plants are available across Canada. Is federal regulation possible?

Burlington
Ontario tribunal approves Burlington quarry expansion, despite opposition of city, environmental groups

Town of Collingwood
Community Comes Together for Harbour Clean-Up and Waterfront Stewardship Initiatives
 
 

Government of Canada
Canada invests an additional $5.4 million to advance innovative Virtual Health Hub in Whitecap Dakota Nation

Quebec
Wait times at Quebec emergency rooms were 11 minutes shorter last year: Report

Northumberland County
County celebrates Grand Opening of new 180-bed Golden Plough Lodge

Northwest Territories
Inuvik service suspension part of broader crisis in maternal health care, top ob-gyn says

Brampton
Hockey Night in Brampton 2026 scores big for Brampton's second hospital raising more than $2.5 million
 

Medicine Hat
Year in review of City Operated Animal Pound Services
 

White Rock
City Receives Age-Friendly Communities Grant

‘A safe space to live'
Regina executive committee approves property sale for youth development hub
 

Clarington
Nature at your doorstep: new trails to explore on 13.7-hectare municipal park in Bowmanville

Manitoba
Manitoba Government Invests $100,000 in Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre Playground Upgrades

Clarington
New free tennis and soccer programs give girls a goal beyond the game in Clarington

Greater Napanee
Town Celebrates $42,100 OTF Grant for Arena Accessibility

Capital Regional District
Provincial Decision Made on Crown Land Use Applications in East Sooke Regional Park
 

Ottawa
OC Transpo introducing late night Para Transpo service this fall

Toronto
Scarborough busway set to open six months ahead of schedule

University of Saskatchewan
USask researcher explores health benefits of public transit

North Vancouver
City opens new Crosscut Bridge today
 

Hamilton Police Service
Hamilton Police Service Board Welcomes New Deputy Chief

Cranbrook
New Detachment Inspector Announced For Cranbrook RCMP

Halifax
New fire chief says job is 'opportunity of a lifetime'

Halifax
Municipality introduces new fee structure for false alarms

Montreal
Hogtie technique by Montreal police a 'highly likely' factor in man's accidental death: coroner

Fort St. John
B.C. gang unit plans deployment to Fort St. John after 3 targeted shootings leave 4 injured

Saskatchewan
Speed cameras returning to Saskatchewan

Alberta
Alberta Mountie charged with assault, police watchdog investigating

Winnipeg
Winnipeg police officer won't face charges after man shot with beanbag rounds in 2024

Regina
SIRT clears Regina officer of wrongdoing in 2025 fatal shooting of murder suspect
 
 

Gravenhurst
New heritage panels at Muskoka Wharf

Maple Ridge
Three New Murals Bring Artists and Youth Together to Brighten Downtown Maple Ridge
Webinar: Climate-related financial disclosures for municipalities
 
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