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February 27, 2026 Edition
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February 27, 2026 Edition
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Ontario unseated Saskatchewan as Canada's top-rated jurisdiction for mining investment, ranking 2nd globally
Ontario ranks as Canada's top-rated jurisdiction for mining investment, ranking 2nd globally in the Annual Survey of Mining Companies released by the Fraser Institute, an independent,. . . . . . ( more )
 

Royal LePage
Widespread return-to-office mandates expected to spur tight commercial market conditions in major Canadian cities this year
 

London
First participants move into London's Micro-Modular Shelter
 

Government of Alberta
Budget 2026: Focused on what matters
 

Festivals and Events Ontario
FEO Announces 2026 Award Winners and Top 100 Festivals and Events
 

London
The Forest City is now officially the 2026 Forest Capital of Canada
 

Northumberland County
County welcomes Dan Borowec as new Chief Administrative Officer
 

Elliot Lake
City appoints Matthew Hough as new Chief Administrative Officer effective March 16, 2026
 

Ontario Public Works Association
OPWA Announces 2026 Executive Committee and Board of Directors
 

University of Guelph
‘Fast-Paced, Fit, Agile': Ableist Words in Job Ads Decrease Applicants
 

Ontario
Province Awards Contract to Build New Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place
 

Cowichan Valley Regional District
CVRD recognized in Call2Recycle's 2025 Leaders in Sustainability Awards
 

Saskatchewan
Province Contributes $600,000 to Heritage Project in Yorkton
 
A Century of Service to Canada | Commissionaires
 

Saskatoon
City adopts new Strategic Plan for 2026-2029

Surrey
City releases draft Official Community Plan: Surrey 2050

Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake is 74% Through its 2022–2027 Strategic Plan

Coquitlam
Coquitlam Residents Satisfied with Quality of Life and Services
Save the date for the upcoming AORS Trade Show!
 

County of Wellington
County Engineer Re-Elected to Ontario Public Works Association Board of Directors
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 

Windsor
Union alleges ‘multiple violations' before pulling city rec staffing deal tied to 57 jobs
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Ontario
Niagara has 'too many politicians' but amalgamation up to region's mayors: Premier Doug Ford

Nova Scotia
New Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay Riding
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
Auditor General Delivers Report on the Province's 2025 Financial Statement Audits
Fire safety starts with you. Get certified in fire risk management »
 

Government of Canada
Minister Gull-Masty announces $1.55 billion for Jordan's Principle

District of Hope
Council authorizes funding to complete Station House project
Prefab Precast Concrete—A Resilient Solution to Canada's Housing Needs
 

University of Waterloo
How to make wise AI systems
 

Prince Edward Island
P.E.I. creates fiscal responsibility committee as record deficit balloons yet again

Alberta
Alberta to outlaw hidden fees at hotels and other accommodation businesses

Woolwich
Township Approves 2026 Municipal Accommodation Tax Allocation of Funding

Regional District of Nanaimo
Board approves curbside fee hike for 2026

Regina
City of Regina transitions to PayByPhone for downtown parking starting March 1

Winnipeg School Division
Winnipeg School Division draft budget proposes 9.3% mill rate increase

Lethbridge
City Employees Working to Keep Life in Lethbridge Affordable
 

Yellowknife
City releases report on modern gold mining workshops

Canada
Can nature benefit Canada's economy? New report says parks contribute billions in taxes, wages

British Columbia
Minimum wage increasing to $18.25 in 2026

Newfoundland and Labrador
Minister Goosney Announces Increase to Minimum Wage Effective April 1, 2026

Edmonton
City investing $3 million into community-led projects downtown

Greater Sudbury
City's Economy Shows Steady Growth in 2025 Economic Bulletin

Coaldale
Town Sees Major Increase in Building and Development Activity in 2025

Maple Ridge
Q4 Update on Council's Strategic Plan: Making Strong Progress on Delivering Key Results
 

Nanaimo
City forges ahead with two new public works buildings

Calgary
Oil prices should have 'zero relevance' on local infrastructure, Calgary mayor argues
 
 

Delta
Council Endorses Improved Building Permit Review Process for Farm Buildings

Central Elgin
Central Elgin seeks development partners for transformational redevelopment to add 3,500 new homes

St. Catharines
The Housing Accelerator Fund powers building surge in St. Catharines

Ottawa
Council adopts refreshed growth projections for Ottawa

Amherstburg
Council approves redevelopment of Centennial Park

Saskatoon
Council approves drop-in centre relocation despite community concerns

Abbotsford
Council votes down supportive-housing project near school
 

Grande Prairie
City sweeps energy upgrades into the Curling Centre
 
 

Montreal
These three Montreal hospitals made Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list

New Brunswick
Investment in collaborative care clinic in Nackawic-Millville

Wasaga Beach
Council Welcomes Third Doctor in Less Than Three Years

London
'Variety store' model of dispensing addiction treatment drugs needs review, councillor says

Stephenville
A new smart vending machine in Stephenville could help save lives
 

Sooke
Sooke moves to formalize bear education program

Fernie
City Intends to Enter into a Partnering Agreement with Twin Meadows Animal Rescue Society
 

Prince Edward Island
Provincial funding strengthens diversity and inclusion efforts
 

Supporting Volunteers with PlayFinder
A Community Access Initiative by Town & County to Provide No-Cost Access to Shared Online Recreation Platform for All Local Non-Profit Organizations

Manitoba
Provincial Government Invests $65,000 for Baseball Diamond Upgrades in The Pas

Rocky View County
County Approves Langdon Recreation Grant Requests

Coquitlam
Mundy Park Pool Made a Splash in 2025
 
 

Ottawa
City council votes to endorse Ontario plan to give transit special constables ability to arrest drug users

Winnipeg
City announces more transit updates

Regina
Council delays vote on transit fare increase, costing city thousands in lost revenue

Montreal
Number of assaults reported in Montreal metro rises 15 per cent in one year, to 726

Langley
Is it time to get electric mobility scooters and wheelchairs off sidewalks? Langley city council thinks so

Montreal
‘Go Habs Go!' to return to Montreal buses after OQLF complaint
 

Vancouver
Council greenlights police training academy despite concerns over funding and location

Peterborough
Peterborough Fire Services Launch Community Connect

Petawawa
Council considers need for aerial fire truck

Halifax
Halifax Regional Police swear in four K9 service dogs

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Discontinues Thunder Bay Investigation into Man's Death

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Oakville Arrest
 

Nova Scotia
‘A devastating blow': N.S. is closing 12 of its 28 provincial museum sites

Welland
Concerts on the Canal earns Top 100 recognition for second straight year

Newmarket
Newmarket recognized as three-time Municipality of the Year in special events from Festivals & Events Ontario

Amherstburg
Two Amherstburg Festivals Named to Ontario's Top 100 List

Quinte West
City's Medieval Madness wins provincial Top 100 event award

Brighton
Brighton's Applefest wins a 2026 Top 100 Award by Festival and Events Ontario

Port Colborne
City wins 2026 Municipality of the Year award

Port Hope
Municipality's Signature Events Recognized Among Ontario's Best

South Bruce Peninsula
Wiarton Willie Festival Named One of Ontario's Top 100 Festivals & Events

Township of Clearview
Small Halls Festival Named Top 100 Event by Festivals and Events Ontario

Sweet Success
LaSalle Strawberry Festival Earns Top 100 Honour

Aurora
Two Aurora events win Festival & Events Ontario Top 100 Award
 
Save the date for the upcoming AORS Trade Show!
 
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Prince Albert Police Service
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Town of Crossfield
Bylaw Enforcement Officer
 

Regional District of Nanaimo
Senior Manager, Strategic Intergovernmental Services
 

County of Simcoe
Construction Projects Supervisor- Facility Maintenance and Development
 

Township of King
HR Coordinator – Talent Acquisition and Workforce Administration
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Asset Management Communications and Public Engagement - Part 2: Citizen Reference Panels
 

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FitByte: FREE Weekly Micro-Learning for Curious Public Sector Professionals
 

Date: 6 March 2026
Certificate in Lean - Black Belt (Online)
 

Date: 6 March 2026
Certificate in Business Innovation (Online)
 

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Certificate in Lean - Green Belt (Online)
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Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
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Fire safety starts with you. Get certified in fire risk management »
 
Prefab Precast Concrete—A Resilient Solution to Canada's Housing Needs

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