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July 14, 2026 Edition
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Beyond the Venue: What Major Events Reveal About Operational Awareness
By Sophie Laplante
As FIFA World Cup unfolds across North America, municipalities are experiencing firsthand how quickly activity patterns can change during a major event. While attention naturally focuses on stadiums. . . . . . ( more )
 

Rail Safety Improvement Program
Government of Canada seeks proposals to improve rail safety
 

Joint investment of more than $9.7 million
Canada, Ontario and Stratford roll out public transit infrastructure investments
 

Alberta
Peace Regional Energy Alliance (PREA) Establishes Leadership Role in the Advancement of Nuclear Energy Development in Northwestern Alberta
 

Alberta
Major milestone for oilsands production and Pathways
 

Pembina Institute
New Pathways MOU relies on more taxpayer dollars for carbon capture, proposes government support for oil production
 

Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification
Saskatchewan Government Building Recognized for Leadership in Accessibility
 

Kingston
Play ball! New baseball diamond opens in Woodbine Park in partnership with Kingston Thunder Baseball and Jays Care Foundation
 

Thunder Bay
City Receives Award for 2026 Budget Presentation
 

Middlesex Centre
Municipality receives Distinguished Budget Award for Budget 2026
 

Guelph
First Development Using Guelph's New Planning Tool Shows How Process Can Fast-Track Housing and Improve Affordability
 

Port Hope
Municipality to Welcome New Director of Water and Wastewater Services
 

Town of Creston
Creston Valley Fire Department Leadership Update
 

Yukon
Modernizing the Yukon Development Corporation to better support the Yukon's economic priorities
 
Smarter Security. Stronger Communities. | Commissionaires
 

Stratford
Stratford Releases Annual Resident Survey Results
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Nova Scotia
Statement on Passing of Former Premier John Hamm

Newfoundland and Labrador
Joint Statement from Premier Wakeham and Minister Evans on the Passing of Elder Joachim Nui Sr.

Mississauga
Bonnie Crombie prepares bid to re-take Mississauga mayoralty

Steinbach
Makeup of Steinbach's politics changing as October election looms

Prince Edward Island
Sharing voter info to boost turnout worth the privacy risk, says P.E.I. elections watchdog

Northwest Territories
Premier Simpson announces new President of Housing NWT
When Staff Changes, Processes Shouldn't. Learn more »
 

Ottawa
City shares plan to improve commutes as federal workers head back to office 4 days a week

Metro Vancouver
Workers threaten full-scale strike with little progress in talks
Survey: Contribute to valuable research on climate action in Canada
 

Newmarket
It's always sunny in Newmarket, Ont., as local chief positivity officer ensures optimism is a town priority

Toronto
Should bylaw officers have more powers to deal with bad landlords? A Toronto councillor thinks so

District of Tofino
Regional Partners Meet with Provincial Ministers on Shared Priorities
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 

District of Central Saanich
Tsartlip and Tseycum sign historic Memorandums of Understanding with Central Saanich

Alberta
Government of Canada powering long-term sustainability and Indigenous knowledge sharing at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park

Government of Canada
Federal Government agreement paves the way for new permanent home for Manitou Asinîy's in Elk Island National Park

Quebec
Pessamit Innu community in Quebec rejects multibillion-dollar hydro deal

Alberta
Tsuut'ina Nation eyeing nearly 1,000 hectares of land for planned development
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

City ofDelta
Payroll topped $108M in 2025

Vancouver
Another $220K in city funding proposed for struggling Vancouver summer festivals

Regional District of Nanaimo
RDN to continue water bill repayment plan despite no use during 2-year trial
Break down housing data and policy silos with UnDashboard (Free)
 

Windsor
Mayor looking forward to Gordie Howe Bridge opening; he doesn't believe Canada caved to the U.S.

Victoria
Victoria welcomes nearly 30k cruise ship passengers during one of summer's busiest weekends

Sault Ste. Marie
Council to vote on $15M package to boost port plan

Ucluelet
New marine electrification hub in the works on Vancouver Island
 

Yorkton
Yorkton avoids state of emergency, but rainfall strains aging wastewater plant

Nova Scotia
N.S. to spend 2 more years studying replacement options for Halifax harbour bridge

Vancouver Island
Wildfires have cut off communities on Vancouver Island. Now, leaders push for an alternate road
 
 

Kitchener
City Council approves Fire Station 8 Housing Development

Niagara Region
Niagara is getting its largest-ever affordable co-operative housing project

Campbellton
Public housing units in Campbellton to open soon as 500 people remain on waitlist

Esquimalt
5 modular housing buildings to soon begin construction at CFB Esquimalt

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
The governments of Quebec and Canada greenlight final south block phase of the Val-Martin project in Laval

Government of Ontario
Ontario Rewards Richmond Hill With More Than $5.9 Million Through the Building Faster Fund

Ontario
Ontario Rewards Greater Sudbury With Nearly $1.3 Million Through the Building Faster Fund
 

Calgary
ENMAX Officially Opens New Substation No. 1

British Columbia
Protecting ecosystems, cultural values in northeastern B.C.

Canada
Will Canada become a global nuclear leader? Here's what one expert says

University of Waterloo
Social norms can accelerate or undermine climate action, new model finds

Okotoks
Construction Waste Diversion Pilot Shows Promising Results

Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie examines $95M plan as city landfill nears capacity

Regional District of Nanaimo
RDN director Salter seeks dark sky protections in Electoral Area F community plan

Saskatchewan
Poisonous plant found in RM of Victory

British Columbia
Grey whales are dying along our shores. Researchers say a warming climate may be part of the problem
 
 

Canada
A ‘rapidly rising' tick-borne disease is making rounds in Canada. It's not Lyme disease.

Atlantic Canada
Mobile skin cancer screening clinic to visit the Maritimes

Sicamous
Council disputes use of regional fund to support district health centre

Government of Canada
Canada and Quebec build on partnership to strengthen youth mental health
 

Kemptville
Tiny homes are making a big difference for low-income seniors
 

Regina
Maka Park opens in Regina's east end, including accessible playground

District of Central Saanich
Updated design and budget for recreation facility project to be considered

Ottawa
Group awards city councillor with ‘golden plunger' to highlight lack of public washrooms in Ottawa parks

Capital Regional District
Bylaw proposed for revised Peninsula Recreation facility plan

LaSalle
Mayor seeks new name for Sandwich West Park

Penticton
Should graffiti be removed from Penticton's skate park? City councillor says no
 
 

BIXI Montréal
BIXI is launching in Dorval with six stations
 

Ontario
Province Welcomes Niagara College to Ontario Corps

Toronto
Why expanded security at public events is ‘a delicate balance for police'

Greater Sudbury
Fire Services Strengthens Emergency Response Thanks to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada® Grant

Saskatchewan
Province grounds 3 wildfire-fighting aircraft identified as same models in fatal N.W.T. crash

North Okanagan
Emergency readiness comes to North Okanagan

Manitoba
Thompson's 'crime suppression' unit already making a difference after 1st month, officials say

Parksville
Council endorses Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan
 

Yukon
Robinson Roadhouse formally designated a Yukon Historic Site

Quebec
Quebec municipalities express interest in Samuel de Champlain statue from Ontario

Montreal
Montreal Olympic Games left a legacy that's still being felt, 50 years later

Miramichi
Miramichi reopens talks on how to replace library operating in former Tim Hortons

Saint Andrews
‘A complete restoration': High profile mural gets makeover in Saint Andrews, N.B.

Municipality of Middlesex Centre
Legacy Gift for Ilderton Community Groups

Government of Canada
$27 million investment for the Montréal Biosphère
 
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 
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Survey: Contribute to valuable research on climate action in Canada
 
 
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Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 
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By Gord Hume
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Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
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Avec la campagne « Votre eau, c'est notre eau à tous », le gouvernement du Québec met à l'avant-plan les gestes à poser cet été pour consommer la ressource de manière responsable
 
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Lakeland's farm transformation project wins international Impact Award
 
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Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles
La première formation collégiale courte en intervention auprès des femmes victimes de violence est créée
 

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