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August 6, 2024 Edition
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Government of Canada announces 30 year amortizations for insured mortgages to put homeownership in reach for Millennials and Gen Z
Canadians work hard to be able to afford a home. However, the high cost of mortgage payments are a barrier on the path to homeownership, especially for Millennials and Gen Z. To break down. . . . . . ( more )
 

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Federal government partners with 30 communities to build more homes, faster
 

Point2 Homes
Canada's Best Cities for Renters in 2024: St. John's Wins, Outranking 99 Cities
 

Vancouver
City Council Advances Natural Gas Amendment to Build More Attainable Housing Faster
 

New Horizons for Seniors Program
Government of Canada launches call for proposals for community projects to help seniors
 

Vancouver
City Advances Groundbreaking Seniors Housing Strategy
 

Surrey
Council approves First Formal Policy to Guide Multilingual Communications
 

Quesnel
City announces resignation of City Manager
 

Mississauga
City announces Director of Facilities Planning and Development
 

Township of Severn
Severn welcomes its first Economic Development Officer
 

Town of Kingsville
New Fire Chief appointed in Kingsville
 

East Gwillimbury
Town announces new Director of Information Technology and Information Management
 

Penticton
Contract reached between IAFF 1399 and City
 

Thorold
Niagara Region receives 2024 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
 

Rossland
City receives Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Award
 
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City of Windsor
Symbol of Friendship Display Unveiled to Honour Windsor's Twin Cities

Grande Prairie
2024 Resident Satisfaction Survey Results Now Available
 
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Rankin Inlet
Councillor resigns after 8 months in office

Brantford
Statement from the City of Brantford on Mayor Davis' decision to complete his term

Newfoundland and Labrador
Premier Furey Announces Cabinet Changes

Government of Yukon
Senior leadership appointments in the public service

Government of Yukon
Premier Pillai honours exceptional public service
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Surrey
City Council to Explore Creation of Surrey Charter
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‘A bit of a gong show'
Former Vancouver mayor weighs in on integrity commissioner suspension

Some Richmond councillors voiced transparency concerns
Metro Vancouver chair recommends Burnaby developer to audit overbudget sewage plant

Burnaby
Metro Vancouver Board Moves Forward with Independent Performance Audit, Board Chair Addresses Corporate Spending

Town of Fort Erie
Province dismisses short-term rental appeal

McGill University
McGill drops injunction case against pro-Palestinian camp after dismantling site
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Smiths Falls
Town Reaffirms Commitment to Reconciliation With Funding Approval for 2025 Spirit of the Drum Pow Wow
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Cold Lake
City begins recovery after cyber attack

Ottawa
Ottawa latest city to turn to AI to predict chronic homelessness

Government of Canada
Helping Canadians identify misinformation online

Newmarket
Town wins an Excellence in Municipal Systems award for its AI-driven Parking Pilot Program
 
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Victoria
City approves pay raise for next elected council

British Columbia
Mayors' Council salaries soar as politicians contemplate 'catastrophic' transit cuts

Nova Scotia
Public Accounts for 2023-24 Released

Calgary
City accelerates implementation of new franchise fee model

Financial Accountability Office of Ontario
FAO releases 2023-24 Annual Report

Surrey
Mayor Strikes Grant Task Force to Enhance Transparency
 

Government of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Continues to Lead the Nation in Retail Trade

Brampton
City Official Plan Guides Future Growth and Development

Nova Scotia
Funding to Improve Community Infrastructure in Truro Region

British Columbia
Model advances public safety, connects people to services in Gibsons

British Columbia
Construction advances on new Belleville Terminal in Victoria's inner harbour

Nova Scotia
Funding to Upgrade Community Infrastructure in Annapolis, Digby Counties
 

Government of Canada
Government invests $74 million in Nova Scotia small craft harbours

Government of Canada
Canada invests $101 million in Newfoundland and Labrador small craft harbours and search and rescue capacity

Toronto
City of Toronto and Province of Ontario announce update for Gardiner Expressway acceleration and reallocation of funds as part of the Ontario-Toronto New Deal

Nova Scotia
Highway 103 Twinning Project Reaches Milestone

Government of Canada
Improvements to highways and roads across the Northwest Territories

Saskatchewan
Stantec and MPE Engineering Firms Selected for Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project
 
 

StatsCan report
Over 100,000 short-term rentals in Canada could be long-term homes

British Columbia
Nearly 90% of B.C. communities have adopted small-scale multi-unit housing legislation

Fredericton
City mulls requiring developers to include EV charging ports in new multi-unit buildings

Saint John
Council Adopts Housing for All Strategy

Newfoundland and Labrador
Tourist Accommodations Act Regulations Expected to Come into Effect in Fall 2024

City of Surrey
City Council Takes Bold Steps to Increase Housing Supply, Streamline Commercial Development

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Federal government invests in more than 780 affordable homes in Saskatchewan

Mississauga
City approves $44 million program to encourage more affordable rental housing

County of Wellington
County Receives $12 Million CMHC Grant for Housing Repairs and Upgrades
 

'How can we be going backwards?'
Vancouver city council votes to allow natural gas heat in new buildings

Montreal
City is building more sponge parks to soak up rainwater. Here's how they work

Ottawa
City unveils new design for 'selfie-worthy' hydrant water fountains

Brandon
City pilots hydration stations in downtown

Burlington
City making it easier to live more sustainably

Nova Scotia
Could oysters help clean up Boat Harbour? Pilot project looks to find out

Edmonton
Residents raise concerns over use of chemical in stormwater ponds to combat invasive goldfish

Ontario
Province halts wastewater testing for COVID, other viruses

Strathroy-Caradoc
Municipality Partners with the Strathroy United Football Club to Purchase Autonomous Lawnmower

City of Mississauga
You herd it here first: Grazing goats help restore Mississauga's wetland

Alberta
Emerald ash borer has killed millions of trees. Now Calgary is bracing for its arrival
 

‘Bag of money up front'
Rural communities boost incentives to attract medical staff

Grey County
County enhances paramedic services with more shifts and new overdose response drug

Waterloo
City welcomes Building the Future of Care, Together hospital announcement

2024 ParticipACTION Community Challenge
Timmins is Ontario's Most Active Community!

ParticipACTION Community Challenge
Prince Albert has been named SK Most Active Community
 

City of Vancouver
City Council approves $3.1 million in grants to support core community services, childcare programs and accessibility

Thunder Bay
City Launches 2SLGBTQIA+ Welcome Sticker Initiative
 

Delta
Council Approves Location for Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre Replacement

Winnipeg
Partners break ground on new basketball court and playground at Northwood Community Centre

Winnipeg
Construction on new spray pad at Bronx Park Community Centre underway

Making waves with upgrades
City of Toronto revamping L'Amoreaux Kidstown Water Park

Pickering
City celebrates reopening of revitalized Waterfront Trail

City of Surrey
New picnic shelters installed in West Newton Community Park

Municipality of Brockton
Completion of Accessible Washrooms and Concession Booth Building at Soccer Park

Phase 2 Development of the Lamont Sports Park Now Complete
Town Marks Grand Opening of Saugeen Shores Rotary Club Accessible Playground

Cumberland
Cumberland Lake Park Webcams and Boat Launch Staff to Improve Visitor Experience
 
 

Calgary
Green Line LRT moves forward with a revised Phase 1 project and capital request to address rising costs

Toronto
City and the Government of Canada announce agreement to fund West Toronto Railpath Extension

Delta
Council Adopts Motion to Protect Vital Transit Routes

Lacombe County
County allows golf carts on public roads as part of pilot program

Kelowna
Micromobility contract extended for eco-friendly transportation options

Calgary
City introduces new wheelchair ramp incentives for accessible taxis
 

Contract covers 2023 to 2026
Ontario Provincial Police officers ratify 4-year deal to become highest paid cops in the province

Kamloops
City and Fire Rescue Clarify Role of Private Wildfire Defense Contractors

City of Vernon
Blake MacLeod Selected as RCMP Vernon North Okanagan Detachment (VNOD) Officer in Charge

Crime Severity Index
Barrie is Canada's safest city
 

Cobourg
Cobourg Legion and Town Launch New Honour Our Veterans' Banner Program

Brampton
City unveils new Emancipation Day Memorial

Kitchener
City celebrates the grand opening of the newly renovated Rotary Bandstand

London
City unveils new skateboard park mural in Springbank
 
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PREMIUM JOBS

Municipality of Clarington
Deputy CAO/Planning & Infrastructure Services
 

Town of Crossfield
Level 1 Community Peace Officer
 

Big Lakes County
IT Administrator
 

City of Meadow Lake
City Manager
 

Township of Ramara
Chief Administrative Officer
 

City of Thunder Bay
GIS & Planning Analyst
 

Town of Erin - Hillsburgh, ON
Director of Community Services
 

Foothills County
Director of Public Works
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Holidays Are Good for Our Nation
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EVENTS

Date: 7 Aug 2024
AORS Training: Motor Grader
 

Date: 15 Aug 2024
AORS Training: Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB)
 

Date: 20 Aug 2024 au 22 Aug 2024
AORS Training: Public Works Leadership Development Program (PWLDP) (CRS)
 

Date: 21 Aug 2024
AORS Training: Summer Patroller
 

Date: 17 Sep 2024 au 18 Sep 2024
AORS Training: Public Works Leadership Development Program (PWLDP) (CRS-I)
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Embracing Accountability: The Role of Body-Worn Surveillance in Government Services
By Sophie Laplante
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