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New mental health support service launched for municipal leaders in Prince Edward Island
Municipal leaders in Prince Edward Island now have access to counselling resources to help them manage the mental and emotional challenges of public service. Municipal Leaders Talk offers free and. . . . . . ( more )
 

Ontario
Province Investing $4 Million to Protect Communities from Legacy Oil and Gas Wells
 

Edmonton
City recognized as IAP2 Canada's 2025 Organization of the Year
 

Hamilton
Township Announces Appointment of Chief Administrative Officer
 

Town of Cochrane
Mayor and Council Announce Transition in Chief Administrative Officer Role and Establish New Chief Transformation Officer Role
 

Surrey
Council moves ahead on medical clinics to expand family doctor access
 

Surrey
New Surrey chatbot provides quick answers on waste collection
 

Northwest Territories
New defensive firefighter training materials to help NWT communities build local capacity
 

Government of Canada
Federal government invests in new fire and emergency services centre in Lytton
 

Government of Canada
Canada and TransLink invest in traction power system upgrades across Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain network
 

Government of Canada
New Brunswick and Canada sign co-operation agreement on environmental and impact assessment
 

Government of Canada
Canada invests in conserving 45,000 hectares of forest in the Kootenays to safeguard nature and climate
 

Government of Canada
Government of Canada invests $5.1 million in greening operations at Sable Island National Park Reserve
 
A Century of Service to Canada | Commissionaires
 

Vernon
It's official! Council adopts new Official Community Plan

Town of Comox
A Year in Review: Comox Mayor Reflects on 2025 Achievements
Solar Vision – Commercial solar lighting solutions
 

County of Renfrew
Bonnechere Valley Mayor Jennifer Murphy elected as Warden for 2026

Town of Cochrane
Council Vacancy Successfully Filled

Edmonton
Edmonton Public Library CEO Pilar Martinez to step down in summer 2026
GFOA Alberta | Now Open to SK & MB Finance Officers
 

Parkland County
Recognizing County Staff at Special Awards Presentation
Uniting Communities Through Play | Inclusive & Durable Playgrounds
 

Spruce Grove
City revamps Safety Codes Services Permit Bylaw to improve clarity
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
 

Winnipeg
Councillor hires private security for community consultation

Toronto
Councillors consider maximum ban for contractor that overbilled city $1.1M

Canmore
Canmore's second homeowners push back against town's vacancy tax in court
Paper food waste bags — you can't get more organic than that!
 

British Columbia
Tahltan Nation delivers strong support for $1.77B Eskay Creek benefits deal

British Columbia
Keeping Huu-ay-aht children connected to their families

Delta
New Welcome Poles Advance a Meaningful Step Towards Reconciliation
Are you and your staff winter-ready?
 

Prince Edward Island
Thousands on P.E.I. still face concerning cell gaps as winter weather hits

Ajax
TOA launches season three of TOA Talks podcast: 70 Years of Ajax
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Government Provides Its First Fall Fiscal and Economic Update

Manitoba
Manitoba projects $1.6-billion deficit, more than double the original forecast

Oakville
Council approves 2026 budget with focus on resilience and sustainability

St. Albert
Council Approves 3.9 Per Cent Property Tax Increase in 2026 Budget

Red Deer County
Council approves 2026-2028 Operating Budget and 2026-2030 Capital Plan

Hamilton
The Township Approves 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets

Wellington North
Township approves 2026 budget

Warman
2026 Municipal Budget Approved

St. John's
City tables 'steady' budget for 2026 with no cuts to programs
 

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Powering a Vision for a Modern Visitor Experience

Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia ports of Halifax, Sydney share highlights of 2025 cruise ship season

St. John's
City Celebrates Strong 2025 Cruise Season
 

Northwest Territories
N.W.T. government agrees with recommendations in 2022 flood review, except one

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine
RDKS approves major infrastructure funding

Campbell River
City Invests in Infrastructure Upgrades with Support from the Canada Community-Building Fund
 
 

London
Councillor taking second swing at closing loophole in London's renoviction bylaw

Calgary
City council kick-starts process to repeal citywide rezoning with spring public hearing

Halifax
Halifax mayor says city will do what it can to support Shannon Park development

Perth
Town Reaffirms Strong Support for Maintaining Post-Secondary Education in Perth
 

New Brunswick
‘Why here?': N.B. says Sackville area best option for proposed power plant

University of Calgary
UCalgary to house national energy modelling hub

Trent University
Trent Researchers, First Nations Investigate 'Forever Chemicals' in Freshwater, Food

Lacombe County
County's citizen science initiative receives support from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
 
 

Chatham-Kent
Mayor Canniff Joins Ontario's Big City Mayors in Renewed Call for Provincial Action on Homelessness, Mental Health, and Addictions

Ontario
Province Investing to Upgrade Geraldton District Hospital

Thunder Bay
Pioneer Ridge Achieves Butterfly Approach Accreditation

Brant County
How much is Brant County saving through public health merger?

Calgary
Future of Calgary's supervised consumption site still murky after latest provincial promise to close it
 

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program
Federal funding brings eco-friendly upgrades to community arena in Vallée-des-Rivières

Cambridge
City receives $10,000 sponsorship from GrandBridge Energy for new Rec Complex
 
 

Counties of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, and Wellington
Regional transit survey seeking public input on future of rural transportation

Cambridge
Motion calling on the region to reimburse Cambridge residents for LRT costs goes to council
 

British Columbia
Strengthening government's response to emergencies

Amherstburg
Ontario Investing in Firefighter Safety in Amherstburg

Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
M.P.P. Clark Announces $401,404 Fire Protection Grant Program Funding

Town of Comox
Comox Firefighters donated AED to Core Studio and Stretch Therapy

Marathon and Manitouwadge
2 northwestern Ontario municipalities, 100 km apart, will begin sharing a fire chief in January

Qualicum Beach
Firefighter recognized for 25 years of service

Ontario
LaSalle backs out of talks to potentially police Amherstburg

Regina
City council approves police budget increase to $131M

Quebec
Street gangs are recruiting youth at a younger age: Quebec researcher

Special Investigations Unit
Officers' use of force deemed justified in Barrie custody altercation that broke man's nose

Quebec
Minister to launch investigation into Longueuil police after shooting of 15-year-old

Saskatchewan
Police crack down on shoplifting amid provincewide rise in retail crime
 

Government of Canada
Government of Canada invests $650,000 to support a major renewal of Science North
Solar Vision – Commercial solar lighting solutions
 
PREMIUM JOBS

Peace River Regional District
Communications Manager
 

Waterhouse Executive Search
Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer
 

Sunshine Coast Regional District
Chief Financial Officer
 

Red Deer County
Assistant Financial Services Manager
DISPLAY THE FULL LIST
GFOA Alberta | Now Open to SK & MB Finance Officers
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
Big, Bigger, Biggest
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
READ
Uniting Communities Through Play | Inclusive & Durable Playgrounds
 
 
EVENTS

Date: 17 Dec 2025
AORS Training: Winter Patroller
 

Date: 18 Dec 2025
AORS Training: Snowplow Operator
 

Date: 19 Dec 2025
FitByte: FREE Weekly Micro-Learning for Curious Public Sector Professionals
 

Date: 19 Dec 2025
Certificate in Lean - Black Belt (Online)
 

Date: 19 Dec 2025
Certificate in Business Innovation (Online)
DISPLAY THE FULL LIST
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
The Demons of Lobbying
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
READ
Paper food waste bags — you can't get more organic than that!
 
Are you and your staff winter-ready?

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