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August 6, 2026 Edition
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Ontario Investing $16 Million to Help Smaller and Rural Communities Access Safe and Reliable Transit
The Ontario government is investing nearly $16 million through the Ontario Transit Investment Fund (OTIF) to help small and remote communities build safe and reliable transit services. This. . . . . . ( more )
 

Saskatchewan
Provincial Traffic Safety Fund Delivers More Than $1.6 Million In Grants to Saskatchewan Communities
 

Ontario
Government Launches Reviews of Key Agencies to Support Long-Term Sustainability and Protect Taxpayers
 

TransLink
TransLink breaks ground on landmark real estate development initiative
 

Toronto
City of Toronto, Government of Canada announce new partnership, securing up to $2.7 billion to build new homes
 

Alberta
Canada and Alberta forge new infrastructure partnership to accelerate homebuilding
 

Government of Canada
Canada and Northwest Territories partner to build more homes and essential infrastructure
 

British Columbia
BC Hydro acquiring Island Generation to ensure power reliability on Vancouver Island
 

Government of Canada
Shawanaga First Nation Marks Grand Opening of New Water Treatment Plant
 

City of Chilliwack
The Chilliwack Fire Department Expands Training Opportunities with New Training Facility
 

Bradford West Gwillimbury
BWG Awards Contract for Future Civic Centre Construction
 

McGill University
Restored wetlands aren't clear-cut wins against climate change, McGill study suggests
 
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Canadian Labour Congress
Second Labour Code submission warns Ottawa not to entrench powers to end legal strikes

Municipality of North Cowichan
North Cowichan and CUPE 358-9 ratify three-year firefighter collective agreement
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Government of Ontario
Ontario Proposing Changes to Streamline Permits and Cut Red Tape

Ottawa
Sharing data across borders: Ottawa hosts international city exchange
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Ontario
Ontario Investing $7 Million to Support Residential School Survivors

Government of Canada
Government of Canada investing over $1 million in Indigenous-led clean energy in northwestern Ontario

Hamilton
Hamilton Public Library opens new branch focusing on Indigenous books and resources
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British Columbia
Some of B.C.'s biggest cities are using artificial intelligence — but what for?

City of Windsor
New and Improved Windsor 311 App Makes It Easier to Report Yard Concerns, Potholes, and More
 
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 

Elections Canada
Financial returns of registered political parties for the second quarter of 2026 now online
Survey: Contribute to valuable research on climate action in Canada
 

City of Timmins
Timmins Airport Upgrades Underway to Improve Passenger Experience

Town of Amherstburg
Amherstburg Events Receive Support from Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

City of Fredericton
Commercial and residential development activity remains strong in Fredericton during first half of 2026

Prince George
City councillor urges billionaire Jim Pattison to personally deliver final cheques to laid-off mill workers
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Thompson-Nicola Regional District
TNRD Receives Grant Worth $7 Million for Savona Water Treatment Plant Project

Trail
The City of Trail receives $4,530,000 in infrastructure funding through the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Community stream

Courtenay
City of Courtenay receives infrastructure funding through the Build Communities Strong Fund

Sunshine Coast Regional District
SCRD Adopts Water Efficiency Plan

Qualicum Beach
Town Receives $4 Million for Highway 19A Waterfront Safety Improvements

District of Hope
District Receives $175,000 for Wastewater Infrastructure Planning

Saskatoon
Sewage pipeline at centre of latest rift between Saskatoon, Corman Park

Hamilton
Hamilton updates road safety plan after injury, fatal collisions fall 34% since 2019
 
 

Government of Canada
Build Canada Homes invests to support Indigenous transitional housing in Brantford

Brandon
Joint Investment and Partnership Support Progress Toward Net-Zero Homelessness

County of Simcoe
Crews ramping up to deliver new 3-storey, 30-unit affordable housing development in Collingwood
 

Ontario
Government Investing Nearly $3 Million to Support Cleaner and Healthier Communities

Nova Scotia
Province Invests in Community-led Climate Action in Annapolis Valley

Newfoundland and Labrador
‘Not as harsh to look at,' says C.B.N councillor, as challenges remain 1 year after wildfire

Cranbrook
BC Hydro Grant Helps Cranbrook Add More Trees and Greenery Across the Community

Alberta
Majority of Albertans would support Eastern Slopes coal mining ban: poll

High Level
Curbside Recycling coming to High Level
 
 

Government of Yukon
Yukon supports doctor recruitment through new licensing pathway

Ontario
Ontario Investing Over $15 Million to Connect 38,000 More People in Scarborough to Primary Care

Iqaluit
City of Iqaluit, Qikiqtani General Hospital team up to fight cancer

Quebec
End of the measles outbreak in Quebec

Halifax
CARE service expands to Halifax peninsula

Edmonton
Edmonton had a record number of overdose deaths last year. What's the city doing about it?
 

The next Toronto?
Reports of urban raccoons on the rise in Calgary

Moose Jaw
Dog parks reopen after deaths, illnesses prompted 6-week closure

Renfrew County
Pembroke, Renfrew County health unit encouraging residents to help reduce rodent activity
 

Prince Edward Island
Funding available to strengthen community and inclusion
 

Kelowna
Another step forward on the Okanagan Rail Trail

Toronto
City inaugurates Santo Domingo Baseball Diamond, celebrates Dominican community

Renovations begin this fall
Oakville receives federal funding for Falgarwood Pool accessibility improvements

View Royal
View Royal receives over $85,000 in funding through the Build Communities Strong Fund Community Stream

Windsor
Enhancements to Gateway Park with New Outdoor Fitness Area

Manitoba
Government Supports Upgrades to Ralph Cantafio Soccer Complex

Sarnia
OLG supported Germain Park improvements completed

Sarnia
Construction underway for Germain Park Splashpad

Yukon
New campsites now available at Pine Lake Campground
 

Clarington
Creative traffic-calming measures helping make Clarington streets safer

Edmonton
Shared e-scooters and e-bikes roll into Mill Woods as part of parking and safety pilot
 

McGill University
McGill-led study could help event organizers prevent crowd crushes and stampedes

Yellowknife
Firefighters need a centralized mental health organization, says former Yellowknife fire chief

District of Sooke
Sooke's 911 costs set to double

Fernie
City receives $7 million in funding through the Strategic Priorities Fund for Fire Hall Replacement Project

District of Sooke
Resources Deployed to Support B.C. Wildfire Response

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
RDOS appoints Tyler Decker as Assistant Fire Chief at Keremeos and District Volunteer Fire Department

Toronto
Fire chief warns of surge in fires involving lithium-ion batteries after back-to-back incidents

Ottawa
Sex assault complaint against on-duty Ottawa police officer under watchdog probe

Government of Alberta
ASIRT publishes findings from two investigations
 

Nova Scotia
Lunenburg celebrates 30th year as UNESCO world heritage site

Toronto
City, Neighbours and Woodbourne break ground on new mixed-income community with a French-language theatre on the Danforth
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