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Is Canada's housing policy working? Look at the outcomes for people, says new report from the National Housing Council
As the federal government launches a new drive to address Canada's housing crisis with Build Canada Homes, a new report released on October 28 by the National Housing Council (NHC) offers a. . . . . . ( more )
 

Ontario Lowering Costs for First-Time Home Buyers
Province rebating the provincial portion of the HST for first-time home buyers of most new homes
 

Regina
Police chief fired after messages to police board member deemed inappropriate
 

Regina
City Appoints New Integrity Commissioner
 

District of Coldstream
Nicole Cressman earns prestigious Certified Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks
 

The Conversation
Remote work reduced gender discrimination — returning to the office may change that
 

Abbotsford
City earns national Employer of Choice award
 

Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities
Municipal Leaders Face Increased Amounts of Hostility
 

Region of Peel
Peel Region receives a Canada's Clean50 Top Project Award for Guiding Existing Buildings to Net Zero Emissions
 

Region of Peel
Peel receives global recognition for its transformation work in the water and wastewater sector
 

County of Brant
St. George Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Underway
 

Durham
Region celebrates official opening of the Seaton Paramedic Response Station
 

Prince Albert
City Receives Funding for Mobile Complex Needs Team
 

Beyond the Bottom Line
Navigating the Province of B.C.'s 2024/25 Audited Financial Statements
 
A Century of Service to Canada | Commissionaires
 

City of Saint John
Remembering Former Mayor Ivan Court

Township of Clearview
Flags Half-Mast to Honour Former Treasurer Pearson Spellman

Mississauga
Crombie not ruling out potential Mississauga mayoral race against Parrish

Sooke
‘Politics'd out': Sooke mayor not seeking re-election, seeks ‘new adventure'

Windsor
Fathers wins Windsor Ward 2 byelection
Solar Vision – Commercial solar lighting solutions
 

Nova Scotia
'Woefully underinsured' community centre a concern for Colchester council

Amherstburg
New Amherstburg town hall still needs a location — but it won't be the old General Amherst high school
The Osgoode Certificate in Municipal Law and Governance
 

Manitoba
Former Manitoba premier, cabinet minister pay ethics investigation fines

North Bay
Investigation into North Bay mayor's expenses scandal to be released

London
Harassment at London City Hall undermines housing department's efficiency and morale: report
Paper food waste bags — you can't get more organic than that!
 

McGill University
Study links early cannabis use and health problems
Holiday decor you can count on! Big Star Lights
 

Cowichan Nation
Cowichan Nation slams premier and Richmond mayor
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Prince Edward Island
Province launches secure online services to better serve Island residents

Barrie
City introduces new call/text reminder system for outstanding court fines

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
RDOS Begins Installation Phase of the Universal Metering Pilot Program
Poop happens! Pick-up bag dispensers & waste bin combos from Practica
 

Wilmot Township
Wilmot hires accounting firm to build its 2026 budget

London
Here's Mayor Josh Morgan's plan to reduce London's property taxes

Cambridge
Cambridge's proposed 2026 budget features 4.86 per cent property tax increase
 

Government of Ontario
Ontario Celebrates PowerCo Construction Milestone in St. Thomas

Ottawa-Gatineau
A new strategy to anchor the Ottawa-Gatineau Region as Canada's Defence Innovation Hub
 

Ontario
Province Supporting Flood Recovery in Township of Madawaska Valley

Manitoba
Recycled tires a game changer for road rebuilding in Manitoba

Montreal
Montreal public market merchants warn of crumbling infrastructure, urge city action

Burnaby
City completes dynamic lighting project on BC Parkway
 
 

Qualicum Beach
Eaglecrest Golf Course Lands Zoning Bylaw & OCP Amendments Adopted

Port Alberni
City Ends Land Lease Agreements with Port Alberni Port Authority

Langford
City opens newly renovated Florence Lake Pier
 

Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Funds Growing Research and Innovation Partnership

Prince Edward Island
Some Islanders still waiting for fix to stop 'forever chemicals' from contaminating their drinking water

Newfoundland and Labrador
After a dry summer, N.L. communities left worrying about future water problems

Windsor
Ontario Energy Board approves phase one sale of E.L.K. Energy to ENWIN

British Columbia Utilities Commission
Utilities commission approves expansion of Delta LNG storage facility

Peace River Regional District
Cleanfarms and the Peace River Regional District Renew Successful Agricultural Plastics Recycling Program Offering in British Columbia's Peace region

Town has officially adopted two key by-laws
New By-laws Protect Trees in Saugeen Shores

Western University
'Electrified' house created by Western researchers slashes energy bills
 
 

Manitoba
Provincial Government Expands Care for Dialysis Patients and Mothers in Norway House Cree Nation

Thorold
Niagara Region develops new Community Substance Use Strategy

Northwest Territories
N.W.T. government launches lead testing protocol for schools
 

New Brunswick
Legislation introduced to streamline child-care facility licensing

Conestoga College
Conestoga, Grand Erie celebrate Tollgate grand opening
 
 

Didsbury
Town of Didsbury distributes donated funds to support local hockey and curling groups
 
 

New Westminster
City launches Vision Zero Task Force

Winnipeg
Winnipeg bus driver assaulted, sent to hospital
 

Vancouver Island
Minister, mayors meeting to discuss regionalized policing on Vancouver Island

White Rock
White Rock Fire Rescue Expands Emergency Medical Services

Northumberland County
A decade of hope and resilience celebrated at tenth annual Survivor Night

Calgary
By the numbers: FOIP data reveals soaring alerts, wait times and burnout with Calgary EMS

Waterloo Region
Community groups criticize WRPS' handling of recent threat to 2SLGBTQ+ events

Ottawa
Increase in Ottawa paramedic calls for overdoses near closed drug consumption site: data
 

British Columbia
Construction begins on monument park honouring Japanese Canadians

Lincoln
Town unveils second Veterans Crosswalk in honour of local service members

Lethbridge
Commemorative crosswalk installation to honour Veterans
Solar Vision – Commercial solar lighting solutions
 
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City of Calgary
Development Engineer, Transportation
 

Waterhouse Executive Search
Director of Planning and Development
 

Wheatland County
Manager of Agriculture and Environment
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The Osgoode Certificate in Municipal Law and Governance
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
Conducting the Code of Conduct
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Paper food waste bags — you can't get more organic than that!
 
 
EVENTS

Date: 30 Oct 2025
AORS Training: OTM Book 7 - Traffic Control and Protection
 

Date: 30 Oct 2025 au 31 Oct 2025
AORS Training: CVOR for Supervisors In-Person - Sudbury - CANCELLED
 

Date: 30 Oct 2025
AORS Training: Defensive Driving Snowplow
 

Date: 4 Nov 2025
AORS Training: Winter Patroller
 

Date: 4 Nov 2025 au 6 Nov 2025
AORS Training: Public Works Leadership Development Program (PWLDP) (CRS)
 

Date: 5 Nov 2025
AORS Training: Sidewalk Plow
 

Date: 7 Nov 2025
Certificate in Lean - Black Belt (Online)
 

Date: 7 Nov 2025
Certificate in Business Innovation (Online)
 

Date: 7 Nov 2025
Certificate in Lean - Green Belt (Online)
 

Date: 7 Nov 2025
Certificate in Lean Yellow Belt (Online)
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Holiday decor you can count on! Big Star Lights
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
Hospitals and Communities
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 
Poop happens! Pick-up bag dispensers & waste bin combos from Practica

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