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April 27, 2026 Edition
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April 27, 2026 Edition
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Federal Spring Economic Update opportunity to pick up the pace to ensure municipalities can deliver
Ahead of the Spring Economic Update (SEU), local governments are looking for the federal government to pick up the pace on investments that help communities deliver housing, infrastructure, transit. . . . . . ( more )
 

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Canada's quiet economic driver: Universities and colleges
 

Fraser Institute
B.C.'s government sector grew by 54.0% since 2015/16, vastly outpacing private sector job growth and population growth
 

Ontario
Province Building New OPP Detachment at Ontario Place
 

Government of Canada
Federal government invests in transit studies for rural communities in Nova Scotia
 

British Columbia
B.C. supports more communities in diverting organic waste, reducing emissions
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Government Investing in Safer Communities through Budget 2026
 

Brampton
City strengthening investment in arts and culture by assuming ownership and operations of Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives
 

Government of Canada
Delivering on Funding for Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing
 

Township of Essa
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of New Angus Joint Facility (Station 2)
 

August 22-23, 2026
FireFit Championships Coming to St. John's
 

Hamilton
Township Receives National Recognition for Financial Reporting Excellence
 
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Government of Prince Edward Island
Ernie Hudson appointed as Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy
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University of Windsor
The unwritten rules about what to wear at work — an Odette researcher is studying who they actually serve

London
City Hall returning to bargaining table with London Professional Fire Fighters Association after phone call
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Ontario
‘If it ain't broken, don't fix it' say voters over proposal for province to appoint wardens

Edmonton
City council looks to cut advisory committees on climate, anti-racism and gender inclusion

Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's update to affordable child-care program gets mixed reviews

Cowichan Valley Regional District
CVRD directors unanimously vote against controversial bylaw
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Pickering
Councillor faces possible 9th sanction over residential school video

Winnipeg
Councillor Wyatt says motion to remove him from committees ‘disappointing'

Winnipeg
City sues towing company, alleging outstanding payments
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City of Calgary
Siksika Health Services and The City of Calgary Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Reconciliation, Community Wellbeing and Inclusive Sport and Recreation

British Columbia
Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs calls for pause on legislation to adopt 2 major treaties
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Windsor
City to Maintain 311 Customer Contact Centre In-House and End Service Delivery Agreement with 211

Burlington
City launches updated Community Engagement Charter and Framework
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Antigonish
Council Approves 2026-2027 Municipal Budget with no Increase to the Tax Rate

High Level
Town of High Level Advances 2026 Budget with Priority-Based Approach

Cochrane
Following a legal and financial review, the Town of Cochrane will not proceed with a Town-led purchase of 359 First Street East

Grande Prairie
County 2026 Budget Focuses on Investing in Critical Infrastructure, Regional Partnerships, and Public Safety

Ottawa
Council approves funding of end-of-year deficit

Montreal
City of Montreal backtracks on plan to install some parking meters in NDG
 

Brockville
City Selected to Host 2027 Ontario 55+ Summer Games

Ottawa
Revitalization framework for downtown Ottawa approved

Columbia Shuswap Regional District
Explore the CSRD with the 2025 Annual Report

Surrey
‘Surrey does not have enough hotels, especially for sports'

Winnipeg
Mayor, councillors raise questions after Salisbury House loses contract to U.S. company
 

Calgary
Revenue up for City of Calgary, with billions in infrastructure costs on the horizon

Ottawa
Ottawa Hospital connection gets approval

Victoria
Loss of car lanes, new protected bike lanes will improve safety on Cook, Blanshard streets: City
 
 

Durham
Region to establish Durham Reception Centre in Pickering

Nova Scotia
New Clayton Park West development will bring overdue road connection
 

Bruce County
Powering Progress: Bruce County's Energy Transition Initiative Marks First Anniversary

British Columbia
Ottawa approves Enbridge's $4B Sunrise natural gas pipeline expansion project
 
 

Prince Edward Island
Statement from the Minister of Health and Wellness

Ontario
Ontario hospitals announce job cuts, nearly three-quarters of hospitals in deficit

Manitoba
Provincial Government Invests in Health Care and Community Infrastructure in Selkirk Region

Kentville
Kentville Implements Safe Sharps Disposal Program
 

Victoria
Animal rescue seeks donations amid fatal outbreak of parvovirus
 

Black Justice Strategy
Government of Canada announces funding to support Black communities

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
New Francophone Child Care Spaces Now Open in North Grenville

City of Bathurst
Newly renovated, fully accessible washrooms at La Promenade Waterfront
 

District of Kent
2025 Projects funded by $4.4M from Canada Community-Building Fund

Vaughan
City announces new district park honouring Vaughan's South Vietnamese community

Calgary
City releases first priority projects under GamePLAN recreation strategy

Devon
Devon Receives Additional MCCAC Funding for Arena Energy Upgrade

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
Christina Lake Bridge Opens, Connecting Community

Chilliwack
City to Manage the Operations of the Chilliwack Coliseum, starting May 1

Qualicum Beach
Town finds ‘ideal' location to build pickleball courts
 

Rural Transit Solutions Fund
Federal government invests in the Estrie region to improve public transit services in rural areas

Fredericton
Fredericton Transit improves safety with new winter storm plan and strengthened communications protocols

East Gwillimbury
Town Launches Parking Pilot to Provide Flexible Options for Residents

Edmonton
City councillor hopes to revisit fare gates at LRT stations
 

Crime Prevention Action Fund
Government of Canada invests in crime prevention in Winnipeg

Sarnia
Sarnia police plan to lease out two spaces in effort to alleviate crowding at police headquarters

Canada
Mounties, border officers and cyber spies shut out of early retirement incentive

Ottawa
Ottawa police officer demoted after 69 unauthorized database searches into ex-partners, members of public

Winnipeg
Support for bail reform 'isn't about blindly being tough on crime,' Winnipeg mayor tells Senate committee
 
 

British Columbia
Municipalities press province to delay cultural site law overhaul

Chilliwack
City of Mission communications manager named Chilliwack's inaugural poet laureate
 
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The Dimness of the Sunshine List
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