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Ontario Municipalities Step Forward
By Gord Hume

Let's take a moment to applaud Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) President Lynn Dollin and her board for stepping forward with a dramatic and important proposal to change how Ontario. . . ( more )

Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Municipalities are building a better Ontario and Canada: FCM President

Alberta
2017 Minister's Awards for Municipal Excellence Recipients

Conference Board of Canada
Improving terrorism-related emergency response in Canada

Calgary
City-wide LED street light replacement complete

North Bay
City to complete Phase II of the Downtown CCTV Video project

Economist Intelligence Unit
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary named to list of world's most livable cities

Ontario
Province Continuing Fight Against Invasive Species

Halifax
Halifax Regional Police Announce New Public Relations and Communications Manager

Markham
City Opens Next Phase of Rouge Valley Trail

Selkirk
Governments back Rec Complex Renovation Plan

Survey
The Stress Test: One-in-four Canadians has left a job due to stress

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APPOINTMENTS | RETIREMENTS | ELECTIONS | ACHIEVEMENTS | PEOPLE

Saskatchewan
Bill Boyd announces retirement as MLA for Kindersley

Ontario
Kingsville considering options for replacing councillor who resigned

New Brunswick
Oromocto-Lincoln electoral district renamed

POLITICS | ETHICS

Vancouver
'Hatred and racism have no place in this city': Gregor Robertson condemns far-right rally

Alberta
'I'm a flawed man': embattled Alberta MLA Derek Fildebrandt quits UCP caucus

St. John's
Dennis O'Keefe won't seek re-election as St. John's mayor

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS | AGREEMENTS | BARGAINING

Robert Half Management Resources
More Than Half of Canadian CFOs Surveyed Say They're Not Involved in Shaping Corporate Culture

SOCIAL MEDIA | COMMUNICATION | WEB | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION

Saanich
Saanich radio tower approved over neighbours opposition

Montreal
Montreal parking app lowers service fees

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FINANCIAL | BUDGETS | TAXES

Toronto
City to consult on potential vacant homes tax

Alberta
Provincial legislature ditching old paper-based expense claim system

Toronto Hydro Corporation
Toronto Hydro Corporation Reports its Second Quarter Financial Results for 2017

ECONOMY | INVESTMENTS

Halton Hills
Town Receives $10,000 in funding from the Government of Canada for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attraction

Government of Canada
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority applauds federal contribution to project designed to increase good movement efficiency

INFRASTRUCTURE | PUBLIC WORKS

Quebec
Province suing SNC-Lavalin, Cima+ over Turcot design flaws

Regina
New diverging diamond interchange coming to Regina Bypass project

Charlottetown
Cracks in pavement lead to heated debate at Charlottetown council

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URBAN PLANNING | LAND MANAGEMENT

Saanich
Saanich to reconsider controversial Cordova Bay development

ENVIRONMENT

Government of Canada
Collaborative initiative for the restoration of the Little Southwest Miramichi River

Vancouver
Free pump-out service helps Vancouver boaters dispose of sewage

Victoria
Growing in the City Program Update

ENERGY | NATURAL RESOURCES

Collingwood
Town pleased with turbine appeal decision

Regina
50% of SaskPower meters in Regina area need some repair

Embrun
Hydro Embrun wants to raise electricity rates

Manitoba
Gambler First Nation forms unique partnership with oil firm

Yukon
The Government wants your input on carbon price rebate

HEALTH | FOOD

Alberta
Support for life-saving opioid program

Ontario
Province's West Nile virus season could be worst in 5 years

Nova Scotia
Why a loophole makes it illegal for kids to operate ATVs in Nova Scotia

FAMILY | SENIORS | COMMUNITY | HOUSING

Vancouver
City creates icy challenge to promote 'passive home' design

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PARKS | RECREATION | SPORTS | ARENAS

Victoria
B.C. provincial government lukewarm on Victoria's Commonwealth Games bid

Strathcona County
Strathcona County recognizes outstanding contributions and achievements in sport

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TRANSIT | TRAFFIC | CYCLING | PEDESTRIANS

Edmonton
New Flyer wins contract to provide Edmonton with 110 clean diesel buses

Edmonton
Edmonton bets $1.8 billion on LRT. Will private investment follow?

Metrolinx
Bombardier files injunction against Metrolinx after being blocked from bidding on new contract

Ontario
Province Boosting Train and Bus Service Across the GO Network

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POLICE | FIRE | EMERGENCY | PARAMEDIC

British Columbia
Governments assessing impact of wildfires on B.C.'s agriculture sector

Fredericton
Police step up enforcement of cycling safety laws

London
Police Constable charged with assault, once sued own force for racial profiling

Brockville
Police officer given conditional discharge on drug count

Northwest Territories
Alcohol-related RCMP calls rise in Behchoko during first Tlicho assembly after ban lifted

CULTURE | HERITAGE | LIBRARY

Saskatoon
Two New Temporary Artworks Added to the City's Placemaker Program

Moncton
Moncton cathedral designated national historic monument

Montréal en Histoires continues to innovate
Virtual reality terminals come to parc Jean-Drapeau

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Ontario

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British Columbia

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Alberta

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Alberta

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Ontario Municipalities Step Forward

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3-Day Certified Client Service Specialist (CCSS©) Designation BootCamp
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Influencing Others without Authority Public Workshop
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Speaking Truth To Power

By Gord Hume

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TAC Conference & Exhibition | 24-27 September | St. John's, NL

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