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Government of Canada
Rebuilding Fort McMurray: One Year Later

Fraser Institute
Ontario electricity prices fastest growing in Canada; Toronto bills highest nationwide

Protecting Diverse Habitats Across Ontario
Conserving Wetlands to Help Fight Climate Change

Prince Edward Island
Hybrid vehicle tour spotlights energy-efficient transportation

Richmond
Richmond Olympic Oval generates huge economic returns

Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Government Announces Creation of InnovateNL

Wolfville setting the stage
Kings 2050 Regional Cooperation

Orillia
Council Committee receives Corporate Plan initiatives update

Campbell River
City Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Grey
County Bids Farewell to Long-Time Clerk

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GENERAL

Calgary
City Releases 2017 Census Results

Yukon
Government increases core funding to Humane Society Yukon

APPOINTMENTS | RETIREMENTS | ELECTIONS | ACHIEVEMENTS | PEOPLE

British Columbia
Premier Horgan gets government working for people with new appointments

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
Arlen Dumas elected grand chief of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

Manitoba
Chris Ewen beats Jackie Hunt in Ritchot byelection to become mayor

Ontario
Province Recruiting First Chief Scientist

POLITICS | ETHICS

Alberta
Province to explore regulating political action committees

Manitoba
'Stagnant' bureaucracy slows co-operation between First Nations and government, new grand chief says

Quebec
'Reconciliation in action': Quebec Cree leaders sign governance, funding agreement with Ottawa

Quebec
Quebec public consultation on systemic racism to start in September

Edmonton
Former City employee to challenge Don Iveson in mayoral race

SOCIAL MEDIA | COMMUNICATION | WEB | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION

Winnipeg
City recognizes community centre volunteers, provides tools to make volunteering easier

Advertiser -» Embed 211 community & social services search on a municipal website

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FINANCIAL | BUDGETS | TAXES

Saskatchewan
Saskatoon and Regina mayors want marijuana tax revenue to cover municipal costs tied to legalization

Montreal
'No economic argument' for spending $7.5M on Formula E concrete barriers, says city councillor

Quebec
Provincial government seeks to make flood compensation process 'more fair'

Ottawa
$92K price tag to fix Major's Hill Park after Canada Day, rain

ECONOMY | INVESTMENTS

Calgary
Mayor doubts Calgary will approve 2026 Olympic bid without major changes in IOC contract

Fredericton
Fredericton Chamber of Commerce backing craft beer, cider industries

Calgary
Mayor against airport privatization unless 'real benefits' can be seen for citizens

Alberta
Support from opposition MPs 'great boost,' says Vegreville mayor

Bonfield
New sawmill development could bring lots of new jobs to the region

Thunder Bay
Noront Resources Considers Thunder Bay for Ferrochrome Processing Facility

Government of Canada
Improvements to the Hébertville-Station community centre

INFRASTRUCTURE | PUBLIC WORKS

Saskatchewan
The 100 Year Highways Journey

Saskatchewan
New Balgonie overpass set to open to traffic

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ENVIRONMENT

Toronto
City aims for Canada's greenest employer award

Region of Peel
New Online Waste Survey part of long-term plan to decrease waste that goes to landfill

Government of Canada
Better water and wastewater infrastructure for Southwestern Ontario

Winnipeg
Mayor asks Parker Lands developer to halt clear cutting trees

Parks Canada
Whirling disease prompts fishing restrictions in Banff-area creek

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ENERGY | NATURAL RESOURCES

SaskPower
SaskPower wants to rely on wind to meet 2030 emission targets

HEALTH | FOOD

British Columbia
Health Canada approves supervised injection sites for Kelowna and Kamloops

Nova Scotia
Life-saving naloxone for opioid overdoses to be offered for free

ANIMALS

University of Alberta
U of A experts confirm presence of ‘formidable' parasite in Alberta

FAMILY | SENIORS | COMMUNITY | HOUSING

Fort McMurray
Rebuilding homes in Fort McMurray going faster than expected, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says

Ontario
Ontario Supporting 40 New Seniors' Centres Across the Province

Government of Canada
Launch of the Largest Affordable Housing Construction Project in Lévis

Windsor
City cracks down on front-yard parking

Toronto
Panellists share views on merits of Toronto's new Residential Apartment Commercial zoning bylaw for benefit of apartment tower neighbourhoods

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PARKS | RECREATION | SPORTS | ARENAS

Government of Canada
Canada and Quebec support the construction of a new sports complex in Sainte-Adèle and four recreational facilities in the Laurentides Region

Winnipeg
Council approves $10M for new gardens at Assiniboine Park amid concerns about access, transparency

Hamilton
Construction on the new Gage Park Tropical Greenhouse officially kicks off

Lethbridge
Successful first season at ATB Centre

Beaconsfield
The health and safety of pool users – a top priority for City and volunteers

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TRANSIT | TRAFFIC | CYCLING | PEDESTRIANS

Halifax
Low Income Transit Pass Program meets goal for 2017-18

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POLICE | FIRE | EMERGENCY | PARAMEDIC

Regina
Regina Police Service celebrates 125th anniversary

Regina
Lawsuit filed against two Regina police officers

Miramichi
Police officer guilty of dangerous driving on way to shoplifting scene

Edmonton
Mountie facing gun charges in Edmonton faces new charge in Saskatchewan

Alberta
Rural ambulances sit idle in southern Alberta over licencing dispute with province

CULTURE | HERITAGE | LIBRARY

Brantford
MP Bryan May Celebrates Investment in Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts

Government of Canada
Theatregoers in Saguenay to Benefit from Renovated Théâtre Palace Arvida

Ontario
Essex County socks away $790K saved during library strike

Nova Scotia
Cost to relocate Lunenburg library doubles to $500K

Coquitlam
Online Exhibit Explores City's Changing Boundaries

Smart communities understand broadband access! See how.

Job Board

Director, Corporate Services
Northwest Territories

Information and Privacy Coordinator
British Columbia

Brand Coordinator
Ontario

Cultural Services Manager
British Columbia

Manager, Environmental Services
Alberta

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SMS Equipment | Performing small maintenance repairs & large overhauls

Articles

Speaking Truth To Power

By Gord Hume

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Commissionaires - Safeguarding Communities

Events

Register Now for Introductory Course in Community Energy Management
Date: 21 juil 2017 au 11 sept 2017

Webinar: Broadband matters! Learn how to understand capacity in your community.
Date: 26 juil 2017 au 26 juil 2017

Webinar: The TAC Library: Introducing New Features and Services
Date: 10 août 2017 au 10 août 2017

Webinar: Design, Construction and Inspection of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls
Date: 16 août 2017 au 16 août 2017

Webinar: Traffic Monitoring Practices for Canadian Provinces and Municipalities
Date: 22 août 2017 au 22 août 2017

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Submit your community project: You could get a grant of up to $50,000!

Articles

Time for Action on Infrastructure

By Gord Hume

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Qwick Media Self-Service Kiosk: Proven solution for indoor facilities

Strategic Steps walks with you to help you provide better service.

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