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August 13, 2025 Edition
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Policy reform could be a key contributor to easing Canada's housing and affordability crisis
According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the country needs an additional 3.5 million new housing units by 2030 to address surges in demand that are driving up. . . . . . ( more )
 

Statistics Canada
Building permits, June 2025
 

Government of Canada
Canada Invests to Build and Mobilize Knowledge on Wildfires
 

University of Ottawa
What really fueled the Manitoba Wildfires in 2025? New study breaks it down
 

Nova Scotia
Support for Growing Municipalities
 

Nova Scotia
New Workplace Harassment Regulations Effective September 1
 

Greater Sudbury
City Announces New Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications
 

Government of Canada
First Nations and the Government of Canada make progress on joint climate action
 

Simon Fraser University
SFU, Burnaby unveil waste heat-to-energy innovation to redefine urban sustainability
 

Halifax
Enhanced security measures coming to City Hall
 

Bracebridge
Town celebrates grand opening of new walking labyrinth at Annie Williams Memorial Park
 
A Century of Service to Canada | Commissionaires
 

St. Clair College
Leadership Chatham-Kent celebrates graduates of inaugural Leadership Development Program
Solar Vision – Commercial solar lighting solutions
 

Surrey
Surrey cracks down on illegal, no-permit construction
100% plastic-free paper food waste bags that return to the earth.
 

Vancouver
Uber wins court battle over downtown Vancouver pickup and dropoff fees

Prince Edward Island
Supreme Court dismisses councillor's application for extension of judicial review on sign sanctions

Montreal
Montreal court case sheds light on Quebec's 10-year property occupancy rule
HR & Payroll Masterclass: How AI Elevates the way Canadians Get Paid
 

British Columbia
B.C. to appeal landmark Aboriginal title case involving Cowichan Tribes

Yukon
Yukon First Nations Wildfire holds course to inspire underrepresented groups to join firefighting

Northwest Territories
Gwich'in Tribal Council appoints new interim CEO
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Comox
Town of Comox Launches New Accessibility Features on Website

Brantford
Brantford Immigration Partnership launches Destination Brantford video series
Partner with us: Join the BuildingIN Municipal Partnership Program »
 

Government of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Building Permits Top The Charts

Calgary
Mayor calls for federal help in fast-tracking Prairie Economic Gateway project
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Ladysmith
Town resumes decommission of abandoned Mackie Dam

Montreal
What does relentless heat mean for Montreal's water supply?
 
 

Government of Ontario
Ontario Rewards Windsor with $5.2 Million Through the Building Faster Fund

Fort Erie
Ontario Investment in Water Infrastructure Unlocks New Housing Potential in Fort Erie

Montreal
Nearly 300 affordable apartments in Montreal sit vacant as housing crisis worsens

Barrie
Ministry shuts down Barrie encampment after residential waste, human sewage pose concerns

Kelowna
Changes at Kelowna's tent city believed responsible for more visible homelessness crisis downtown
 

Canada
Here's where $46M in federal wildfire research funding is going across the country

Calgary
Three-month Verdant Quest cleanup campaign wraps up, is hailed a success

Kelowna
Proper hazardous material disposal highlighted after Kelowna recycling truck catches fire

District of Sooke
District of Sooke Climate Action Funding Nurtures Garden Plots at Family Resource Centre
 
 

Alberta
Government accused of being anti-science over COVID-19 vaccination plan

Quebec
Quebec wants to launch AI pilot project to take medical notes in 2026
 

Edmonton
City council committee mulls changes to Edmonton pet bylaw

Calgary
Urban wildlife team finds alarming rise in bird-window collisions in downtown Calgary

Winnipeg
Winnipeg Animal Services dealing with overcapacity due to stray dogs

Mississauga
Bat tests positive for rabies in Mississauga
 

Region of Peel
Peel addresses affordability barriers for families who need support to access quality child care
 

Region of Waterloo
Rapid transit to Cambridge to transform Waterloo Region

Ottawa
New app highlights safe and fast Ottawa bike routes
 

Canada
RCMP establishes ‘drone corridor' to boost Canada-U.S. border security

Ontario
Water bombers dispatched to help fight wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador

Essex-Windsor
Essex-Windsor EMS sees drop in Codes Black as union president warns of staffing and response time issues

Lincoln
Town and Partners Continue Joint Efforts to Strengthen Commercial Vehicle Safety

St. Clair College
Chatham Police Foundations class supports Waterloo Police with annual Backpack Challenge

Wood Buffalo
RMWB receives funding support for FireSmart Home Rebate Program

Regina
Police officer fatally shoots dog during gun investigation

Hamilton
Police officer suspended over ‘troubling' social media posts
 

Harbour Grace
Stolen Amelia Earhart statue from N.L. town has been found — cut up in pieces
 
Solar Vision – Commercial solar lighting solutions
 
PREMIUM JOBS

Waterhouse Executive Search
Chief Administrative Officer
 

Municipality of the County of Kings
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
 

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) - Firefighter Cadet Program
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100% plastic-free paper food waste bags that return to the earth.
 
ARTICLES
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Canada's New Government
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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HR & Payroll Masterclass: How AI Elevates the way Canadians Get Paid
 
 
EVENTS

Date: 15 Aug 2025
Operationalizing and Integrating AM – Part 3 (AM 401.3)
 

Date: 19 Aug 2025 au 21 Aug 2025
AORS Training: Public Works Leadership Development Program (PWLDP) (CRS)
 

Date: 20 Aug 2025
AORS Training: Supervisor Due Diligence
 

Date: 21 Aug 2025
Operationalizing and Integrating AM – Part 4 (AM 401.4)
 

Date: 22 Aug 2025
Certificate in Business Innovation (Online)
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ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
Choosing Vacation Locations
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Municipal (french)
Sylvain Chevalier nommé directeur du Service de police de Mascouche
 
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University of Saskatchewan
USask?appoints Dr. Vince Bruni-Bossio?as 12th president and vice-chancellor
 
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Grâce à un don majeur de 6 M$
Un nouveau chapitre s'ouvre pour le sport universitaire à l'Université de Sherbrooke
 

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