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April 29, 2026 Edition
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April 29, 2026 Edition
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Beyond an "Oops"
By Gord Hume
When the next book on political communications will be written, the first chapter on "HOW NOT TO DO IT" will be the mess over the decision of the Ontario Government to purchase a plane. You're. . . . . . ( more )
 

Canada Strong For All
Government of Canada releases 2026 Spring Economic Update
 

Brooks
City Appoints Michael Derricott as Chief Administrative Officer
 

Township of Selwyn
Township Announces CAO Retirement and Appointment of New Chief Administrative Officer
 

Red Deer
City Council endorses Community Compass to guide future service delivery decisions
 

Newmarket
Town unveils a bold, modern and easy-to-use new website
 

Whitby
Town Launches Refreshed Online Engagement Site
 

Coaldale
Town Receives Canadian Award for Financial Reporting
 

Thunder Bay
City Receives National Award for Financial Reporting
 

Lincoln
Town receives Budget Presentation Award for third year in a row
 

Mississauga
City awards waste collection contract to Emterra Environmental
 

Ottawa
New strategy helps families experiencing homelessness move more quickly into stable housing
 

Alberta
Leading the way on aquatic invasive species
 

Concordia University
Green alley effectiveness depends on design and purpose, Concordia-led study finds
 
Apply today for the Municipal Climate Adaptation Certificate.
 

Oakville
Town scores high in Community Satisfaction Survey
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Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Squamish-Lillooet Regional District shares election resources
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Valemount
Valemount Mayor arrested following allegations of sexual assault

Commissioner of Canada Elections
CCE announces eight administrative monetary penalties for Canada Elections Act violations
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Saugeen Shores
Town and Saugeen First Nation Celebrate Continued Partnership with New Water Service Agreement
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Lethbridge
City of Lethbridge launching new 311 chatbot

Manitoba
Manitoba ban on AI chatbots, social media to come with host of technical challenges, privacy concerns: experts

University of Windsor
How one UWindsor student helped shape a town's digital future
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 

Clearwater
This B.C. mayor knows a 10% tax increase could hurt re-election chances, but says need for funds is great

Mayerthorpe
Town Council Approves Modest Tax Increase to Maintain Services and Financial Stability

Edmonton
City Council passes 2026 tax bylaw

Lacombe County
Council approves 2026 Tax Rates

Lacombe
City Limits Municipal Tax Increase to 1.3% and Eliminates Paving Tax for 2026
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Nova Scotia
N.S. wages outpaced inflation, grew far faster in 2025 compared to Canada overall

Sault Ste. Marie
City gets $500K to fight U.S. tariff impacts

Greater Sudbury
Dalron seeks $12.2M from Greater Sudbury in Maley Drive extension dispute

Delta
Port authority, Delta port operator to explore partnering on expansion project

St. Thomas
Province Approves New Secondary School and Licensed Child Care Spaces in St. Thomas and Talbotville

King's University College
King's students tackle local talent retention through ImpactLab London

Whitehorse
Former participants, families saddened as Whitehorse ends Japanese sister city exchange program
 

Regina
Construction underway in downtown Regina, Albert Street overpass as city invests $147 million towards upgrades

Burnaby
Burnaby Lake Overpass officially opens, providing safe new crossing over Highway 1
 
 

Vaughan
City reduces development charges to zero to accelerate housing construction

Cranbrook
City Proceeding With New Development Cost Charge Bylaw for Future City Growth

Windsor
Windsor's mayor pauses development charge directive until more learned about impact of new federal-provincial program

Surrey
Council approves three high-rise projects

Saskatoon
Proposed rezone to build Saskatoon up, construct new tallest building downtown

Edmonton
City council reduces infill height cap by 1 metre

Amherstburg
Heritage permit cleared for proposed apartment building in Amherstburg

Clarington
Municipality approves Soper Springs Secondary Plan: a compact and connected new community in north Bowmanville

Barrie
Affordable rental housing development with more than 200 units coming to Barrie

Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Government Increasing Funding for Rental Assistance Through Budget 2026
 

Ontario Tech University
Ontario Tech University: Powering Canada's energy future

New Brunswick
N.B. ‘on track' for emissions reductions, despite 2024 spike, minister says

Montreal
Montreal ends mobile household hazardous waste pickup

Regional District of Nanaimo
RDN Approves Zero Waste Recycling Funding for Innovative Local Projects
 
 

University of the Fraser Valley
UFV-led research explores successes and failures of pandemic health communication

Niverville
Open Health Niverville Expansion Open for Business

Waterloo Region
Ontario invests $6M into primary health care in Waterloo region
 

City of St. John's
City Releases What We Heard Report for Young Adult Engagement
 

Ladysmith
Town of Ladysmith acquires Arbutus Hump land for future park

Surrey
City awards pre-construction contract for Newton Community Centre

Game on, London!
City Council approves agreement for new multi-sport facility at Western Fair District

Parksville
City Begins Upgrades at Three Sports Facilities

Ottawa
City looking at network of skate parks in new strategy

Vancouver
Vancouver Park Board advances plans for $2M, one-day summer fireworks event

Prince Edward Island
Island Trails providing a program to train future volunteers to maintain network

Halifax
Municipality launches “One Membership” pilot for recreation facilities

Morden
MCI Students Help Parks Staff Plant New Trees for Earth Day

Thunder Bay
Hammarskjold High School students transform city park garbage cans into art
 

Regional Municipality of York
York Region Transit investments deliver results with expanded service and smarter schedules

Codiac Transpo
Codiac Transpo launches new reloadable fare card

London
Here's why it would cost up to $430K each year to put local art inside London Transit buses

Surrey
Funding ‘not in place' for construction of Bus Rapid Transit to South Surrey from Whalley, council hears

York
Region revising speed limits to improve safety
 

University of Waterloo
The wildfire paradox: How social media quickens response but strains resources

British Columbia
Thousands apply to become B.C. wildfire fighters — but only a few will make the cut

District of Nipissing
Paramedics roll out off-road unit to reach patients in remote areas

Calgary
Mayor looks to reopen a downtown police station

Ottawa
Police chief defends plan for $233-million training centre

Timmins
Timmins Police Service releases discipline reports

British Columbia
911 call takers in B.C. to hold strike vote, E-Comm to seek mediation

Ontario Provincial Police
‘Hearts are broken': OPP officer killed in line of duty in Cobourg crash

Trail
Former Trail firefighter found not guilty in 2023 assault case
 
 

Edmonton
Home of noted Edmonton landscape painter designated a historic resource

Barrie
City seeking art for Cabinets to Canvas: traffic cabinet wrap program
 
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Beyond an "Oops"
By Gord Hume
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The Dimness of the Sunshine List
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We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 
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