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January 5, 2026 Edition
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January 5, 2026 Edition
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Town of Coaldale and Lethbridge County Extend Fire and Emergency Services Agreement
The Town of Coaldale and Lethbridge County have entered into a three-year extension of their existing emergency services agreement. Under the renewed agreement, the Town of Coaldale Fire. . . . . . ( more )
 

Alberta Municipalities
ABmunis' initial response to provincial government's Police Funding Model announcement
 

Township of North Glengarry
Michael Fawthrop appointed as Chief Administrative Officer
 

United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
SDG Counties Announces Retirement of CAO of Maureen Adams
 

Township of Woolwich
Township Welcomes Jessica Stovin as Director of Recreation & Community Services
 

Bracebridge
The Town announces new Director of Planning and Development
 

Mississauga
City announces Director of Traffic Management and Municipal Parking
 

Niagara Region
Carolyn Chandler-Hill Appointed Permanent Niagara EMS Deputy Chief
 

Barrie
City transitions all arenas to electric ice resurfacers
 
A Century of Service to Canada | Commissionaires
 

Mount Pearl
Newfoundland's newest Taco Bell is so popular, city staff have had to intervene
The Osgoode Certificate in Municipal Law and Governance
 

West Nipissing
Remembering Léo Malette, Former Mayor of Cache Bay and Long-Serving Municipal Councillor

Government of Alberta
Premier Danielle Smith: Changes to cabinet and caucus leadership

Government of Canada
Prime Minister Carney announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service
Save the date for the upcoming AORS Trade Show!
 

Ottawa
City manager's emails scarce on details on how 5-day return to office mandate came to be

Windsor
Windsor denies access to settlement agreement with former engineer
Paper food waste bags — you can't get more organic than that!
 

Halifax
HRM introduces 2026-2030 Strategic Plan

Estevan
2026-2028 Strategic Plan Announced
Solar Vision – Commercial solar lighting solutions
 

Government of Canada
James Smith Cree Nation #370 and Canada reach a settlement agreement for long-standing land grievances

Government of Canada
Federal government invests in rebuilding Elders Lodge in Lytton

Saskatchewan
Cote First Nation launches new cultural support initiative at court

Greater Sudbury
City Donates Boat 22 to Wahnapitae First Nation
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
 

Yukon
All Community Development Fund intakes have switched to the online fund management portal

Courtenay
City launches monthly e-newsletter
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Government of Saskatchewan
Income Tax Cut Plus Indexation Gives Family of Four in Saskatchewan the Highest Tax Free Income in Canada in 2026

Regina
Council Approves 2026 Budget that Balances Affordability and Service Quality

City of Windsor
Mayor Dilkens Tables 2026 Budget That Holds The Line on Taxes; 0% Tax Levy Increase Proposed With Continued Focus on Investment, Growth and Sustainability

Cobourg
Town Approves 2026 Capital and Operating Budget

Kincardine
Municipality Adopts 2026 Budget

Town of The Blue Mountains
2026 Budget Approved by Council

Sarnia
2026 City Budget balances affordability against critical infrastructure investment

South Stormont
Township Adopts 2026 Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets

Nanaimo
Provisional budget passes three readings, 2026 user rates set

Saskatchewan
Cost for Town of Outlook's water scare $100,000 and counting
 

Langley Township
Township plans $250M new community centre

Ajax
Ajax continues to draw interest from the film industry in 2025
 

Calgary
Reason for water-main break unknown; repairs, longer-term solutions underway: city
 
 

Toronto
How Toronto's planning history is influencing its walkable future

British Columbia
B.C. municipalities fighting densification look to Calgary

Qualicum Beach
Town Completes Eaglecrest Lands Purchase
 

Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia offshore regulator looking to study potential Wind West sites

Prince Edward Island
P.E.I. researchers look at how cow poop can strengthen soil, reduce emissions

Nova Scotia
Update to Climate Change Risk Assessment

Cold Lake
Council seeks cost recovery option as EV charging stations go bust
 
 

Manitoba
New Provincial Health Report Maps Path to Better Health and Reduced Inequities for Manitobans

Nova Scotia
New Platform to Improve Delivery of Home Care
 

Port Alberni
City Announces Transition in Animal Control Services

Fredericton
Off-leash dog trails in Killarney Lake Park to become permanent following successful pilot project
 

Alberta
Taber nominated for Kraft Hockeyville after arena explosion

Kelowna
Kelowna rolls out new electric Zambonis ahead of 2026 Memorial Cup

Rocky View County
Recreation Governance Committee approves $1.397 million in community funding
 

Durham
Region earns Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community designation

Hamilton
HSR launches Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to promote inclusive transit

Regina
Regina transit electric buses get first taste of winter weather conditions
 

Victoria
Retired officer returns to Victoria police amid staffing shortage

Edmonton
A look at Edmonton's organized crime and gang landscape

Stonewall
Fire department restoring vintage truck

British Columbia
NW fire halls receive $53,500 for equipment and upgrades

Brockville
Brockville Fire Department Receives Provincial Fire Protection Grant
 

Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Street-Level Book Drop Bin to Improve Accessibility at Chase Library
The Osgoode Certificate in Municipal Law and Governance
 
PREMIUM JOBS

Sunshine Coast Regional District
Manager, Capital Projects - Community Services
 

Sunshine Coast Regional District
GM, Community Services
 

Waterhouse Executive Search
Executive Coordinators/Assistants
 

Waterhouse Executive Search
Manager of Human Resources
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Save the date for the upcoming AORS Trade Show!
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
A Big Thank You
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Paper food waste bags — you can't get more organic than that!
 
 
EVENTS

Date: 9 Jan 2026
FitByte: FREE Weekly Micro-Learning for Curious Public Sector Professionals
 

Date: 9 Jan 2026
Certificate in Lean - Black Belt (Online)
 

Date: 9 Jan 2026
Certificate in Business Innovation (Online)
 

Date: 9 Jan 2026
Certificate in Lean - Green Belt (Online)
 

Date: 9 Jan 2026
Certificate in Lean Yellow Belt (Online)
DISPLAY THE FULL LIST
Solar Vision – Commercial solar lighting solutions
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
Big, Bigger, Biggest
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
READ
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
 
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »

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Nomination de Mme Sarah Ladouceur comme coordonnatrice au volet pédagogique du Service de l'ingénierie pédagogique et de l'innovation du Cégep à distance
 

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