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July 17, 2026 Edition
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Angus Reid Institute
Pipelines & opinions: 63% support pipeline from Alberta to B.C.; economic arguments prove most persuasive
 

Prince Edward Island
New Ethics and Integrity Commissioner appointed
 

Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities
NSFM Condemns Violence and Intimidation Following Wolfville Incident
 

Selwyn
Township Announces Retirement of Manager of Financial Services/Treasurer and Appointment of New Manager
 

Bracebridge
Former Director of Recreation receives national award
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Invests in Cultural Events Across the Province
 

Winnipeg
NEWPCC Biosolids Facilities construction contract awarded
 

Government of Canada
Building Canada strong by investing in upgrades to water distribution in North Dundas
 

Township of Langley
New Fire Hall 5 Brings Enhanced Service Levels
 

Richmond Hill
New Sensory Kits Enhance Emergency Response in Richmond Hill
 

Wasaga Beach
Town Welcomes $506 Million in Community Investment over Four Years
 

Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver Land Acquisition Adds to Minnekhada Regional Park
 
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Ontario
Cobalt mayor steps down; council to declare vacancy
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 

Pointe-Claire
A New Collective Agreement with the City's Blue-Collar Employees
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Hamilton
No ban against data centre development after Hamilton council votes down bylaw
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Lacombe
City Adopts 2026–2029 Strategic Plan
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Prince Edward Island
Province receives top marks from Canadian Federation of Independent Business as legislation to reduce internal trade barriers is proclaimed

Vancouver
Port of Vancouver's ‘transformational' upgrade is referred to Major Projects Office

Metro Vancouver
Invest Vancouver Receives Grant to Attract Foreign Direct Investment

Government of Canada
Québec and Ottawa provide over $900,000 to modernize Port de Havre-Saint-Pierre's Portail Pélagie-Cormier

Moncton
Building activity remains strong during second quarter
When Staff Changes, Processes Shouldn't. Learn more »
 

Yorkton
Yorkton mayor highlights city's infrastructure challenge at UN forum

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
RMWB Council approves additional $10 million for road paving program this construction season
 
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Housing starts and construction data for June 2026

Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Leads in Housing Starts

Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Government Investing in New Affordable Rental Housing Projects

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada announces funding for new homes in Calgary

New Westminster
City, Province, Federal Government tour supportive housing development under construction in New Westminster

Barrie
New planning permit for Allandale area supports housing growth and streamlines development approvals

Hamilton
City takes major step forward on Lake Avenue affordable housing

New Brunswick
Hampton council rejects scrapyard zoning after Bloomfield residents push back

Smithers
Town to receive $200,000 from the Province under Local Government Development Approval Program
 

Northwest Territories
GNWT and Canada Water Agency Commit to Shared Freshwater Priorities in the Northwest Territories

University of Guelph
U of G, City of Guelph Collaborate to Improve Energy Equity for Residents

London
Two London neighbourhoods selected to study putting pet poop in green bins

Cape Breton Regional Municipality
CBRM hiring port consultant before putting greenfield site on market

Winnipeg
Mayor bringing plan to reverse cut to tree budget at last council meeting before break

Youth Climate Corps BC
YCCBC Returns to Kamloops
 
 

Ontario
Ontario Breaks Ground on New Fancsy Family Hospital in Windsor

Alberta
Alberta strengthens local primary care

Nova Scotia
New Long-Term Care Home Open in Lower Sackville

Montreal
Montreal public health officials issue overdose alert after 8 recent carfentil deaths

Lethbridge
Lethbridge's Bringing Hearts Home campaign reaches $30M goal
 

Government of Canada
Minister Valdez announces $607.4 million to advance the next phase of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence
 

Saskatchewan
Narrow Hills Provincial Park Recovery Hits Milestone with Over 80,000 Trees Planted

Bracebridge
Memorial Arena redevelopment project advances with Council approval

Fredericton
City to develop long-term strategy to replace aging wading pools with splashpads

Courtenay
Arden Active Transportation Bridge opens, strengthening safe connections for schools and the community

Castlegar
Council approves reserve expenditure to advance arena project
 
 

Ottawa
Councillor foresees RTO traffic 'hell' despite city transportation plan

Coquitlam
Coquitlam Advancing Transportation Plan with Road Safety Program
 

Lethbridge
Grant funding supports wildfire planning in Lethbridge

Yukon
Yukon government, Carcross/Tagish First Nation release new wildfire protection framework

Ottawa
Ottawa is changing the colour of parking tickets so you can see it on the windshield

Cambrian College
Cambrian College partners with OPP to help prepare future police recruits
 

Thorold
St. Johns Centre Conservation Area celebrates heritage designation

British Columbia
Creating the first dedicated site for ash dispersal on B.C. waterways
 
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 
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Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
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Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 
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