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Ontario Doubling Funding to Help Smaller Communities Build Safe and Reliable Transit
The Ontario government is doubling its support for the Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF) through the 2026 provincial budget, increasing it from $5 million to $10 million annually over the. . . . . . ( more )
 

Statistics Canada
Municipal operating costs: Water, waste, recreation and culture, 2020 to 2023
 

The Conversation
Water flow in prairie watersheds is increasingly unpredictable — but AI could help
 

Government of Canada
Federal government strengthens support to address homelessness
 

New Brunswick
New investments and fee adjustments to strengthen public safety and justice
 

Pitt Meadows
City to Break Ground on Major Athletic Park Expansion
 

Government of British Columbia
Readying B.C. to deliver more homes for people in communities
 

British Columbia
Updating zero-emission vehicle targets, expanding charging network
 

Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Animal Enforcement Agency Now Delivering Animal Welfare Enforcement Services
 
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Halifax
It's been 30 years since amalgamation of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Was it a success?

Port Colborne
Joint Letter from the Lower-Tier Municipalities of Niagara Region

Coquitlam
Coquitlam Advances Streamlined Interim Official Community Plan
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 

Brockville
Former Brockville Library CEO accused of charging $21K of personal expenses on corporate credit card

Sarnia
Councillor's comments spur discussion of legislation enabling removal of officials
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Canadian Heritage
Government of Canada supports Indigenous cultures and languages in Quebec

British Columbia
Maa-nulth First Nations, B.C. celebrate 15th anniversary of treaty

Yukon
Non-profit says Indigenous children suffering while feds stall on rural food program funding

Ontario
First Nations chiefs demand apology after PM said he could 'outlast' demonstrator
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Prince George
City launches land use online application portal
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Saskatchewan
Estimated cost to refurbish Saskatchewan coal plants nearly tripled to $2.6 billion

Moose Jaw
City Announces Completion of Street Sign Improvement Program
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Ontario
Province Raising Minimum Wage to Protect Workers and Support a Competitive Economy

Nova Scotia
Minimum Wage Rises to $16.75

Manitoba
Provincial Minimum Wage to Increase to $16.40 on Oct. 1

Oakville
Council endorses proposed Global Economic, Culture, and Tourism Engagement Committee

Barrie
Downtown Barrie: a hot spot for new local businesses

Ajax
TOA launches “Powered by Ajax” business registry to support local growth
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‘Safe to drink'
Water in refilled Calgary feeder main passes quality testing

Charlottetown
Charlottetown budget for 2026-27 includes $25 million for road work, other projects
 
 

Windsor
Developers say development charge cuts will lower home prices; but some leaders have questions

Mississauga
City approves new by-law to help protect tenants from unlawful renovictions

Ottawa
Committee recommends adopting a market-based approach to inclusionary zoning

Northwest Territories
Smoke-free policy now in effect for all Housing NWT owned-and-operated units

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
RMWB receives grant funding for homelessness prevention

British Columbia
Opening new shelter beds for people in need in Powell River

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada Supports Shelter and Transitional Housing for Women in Puvirnituq

Coquitlam
Coquitlam Exceeds First Housing Target, Calls for Provincial Investment in Growth
 

Regina
City's waste plan showing progress, challenges still remain: report

Mississauga
City confirms 2027 waste collection service levels

Orillia
Circular Materials rolling out new residential recycling cart program in the City

Simon Fraser University
‘Nothing is changing,' SFU researcher warns B.C.'s endangered species lacking protection

Sudbury
City councillors want more information before approving summer strategy at Energy Court

Winnipeg
Winnipegger creates interactive map to connect gardeners around the city
 
 

McGill University
McGill launches initiative to strengthen Canada's healthcare system

Ontario
Ontario Increasing Access to Primary Care Across the Province

Manitoba
Provincial Government Announces Brandon Critical Care Centre to Open this Spring

Atlantic Canadian
Atlantic Canadian health spending could double in 20 years without changes: report

London
Council defeats motion restricting where city-funded agencies can distribute harm-reduction kits
 

Alberta
Pushback from animal rights group as Alberta farms approved for emergency strychnine use
 

Hamilton
Harry Howell Twin Pad Arena selected as training facility as City welcomes AHL team

Vaughan
A new place to gather and play is coming to the City

Fort St. John
City looking for millions to address funding gap for new pool

Vancouver
Union launches petition to restore funding for lifeguards at Vancouver beaches
 

Edmonton
Bus driver stabbed on the job in Edmonton
 

Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
New fire dispatch service agreement with the City of Nelson

Northwest Territories
Fire Danger System evolution to enhance guidance for residents

Regional District of Nanaimo
Joint Fire Department Training Projects Now Complete

Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
Ridge Meadows RCMP detachment splits in two

Lethbridge
Lethbridge records largest fentanyl seizure in city's history

Montreal
Montreal police, mayor condemn man in video making misogynistic insults to female officer

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man's Drug Overdose in Pembroke OPP Custody

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man's Foot Fractures in Hamilton Arrest
 
 

Collingwood
Celebrate Archives Awareness Week with the Collingwood Museum!

Vancouver
Motion calls on council to create Vancouver festival support fund
 
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 
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Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
 
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Tough Decisions
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