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June 2, 2026 Edition
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Government of Canada launches new standard for accessible service delivery
On June 1st, Accessibility Standards Canada announced the publication of ASC-5.2.1: Accessible Service Delivery. This new standard brings together all aspects of accessible service delivery. . . . . . ( more )
 

British Columbia
Making government services more equitable for all
 

Ontario
Ontario and Canada Open Applications for New Development Charge Reduction Program
 

Nova Scotia
Funding Applications Open for Emergency Response Organizations
 

British Columbia
B.C. releases third-annual Pay Transparency Report
 

Hamilton
Leadership change within the City of Hamilton's Planning and Economic Development Department
 

Caledon
The Town appoints Susie Spry as Director of Municipal Law Enforcement
 

Destinations International
Tourism Kingston receives DMAP Designation
 

Pitt Meadows
New Bike Repair Stations Installed Across Pitt Meadows with Support from Amazon
 
Smarter Security. Stronger Communities. | Commissionaires
 

CUPE BC
Colwood municipal workers to vote on strike action

Comox Valley Regional District
CVRD and United Steelworkers, LOCAL 1-1937 Union Reach Tentative Agreement
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 

Township of Rideau Lakes
Things were already tense on this rural Ontario town council. Now 3 members are suing 5 others

Village of Sayward
‘No regrets' says Sayward councillor after water splashing incident
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Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities
Government of Canada invests $22.8 million in Indigenous sport programs to empower First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities

Government of Canada
Former students of Île-à-la-Crosse School can now apply for settlement compensation payments
Survey: Measuring climate action in Canadian Municipalities
 

North Bay
Motion would boost pay of North Bay's mayor to $115K

Sooke
Sooke wants grocery giants to slash prices before food expires

St. John's
St. John's offers $50K to help non-profit's bid to host the 2029 Acadian Games

London
London faces budget bind as 2025 Development Charges fell well short of expectation
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

West Kelowna
West Kelowna wineries recognized as best places in the world for food and viticulture

Timmins
Region needs to fill 3,700 mining-related jobs by 2029

Prince Edward Island
P.E.I. could need thousands more skilled workers. Here's what's being done

Yukon
Thirteen Yukon youth-focused community projects receive funding
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Government of Canada
The Government of Canada is investing $16 million in major highway upgrades and critical safety improvements through Kootenay National Park

Manitoba
Provincial Government Announces Completion of Water Service Projects in Three Municipalities Worth $2.8 Million

Ottawa
City staff suggest levy, selling aging facilities to fix aging infrastructure in Ottawa

Lethbridge
Construction of $300M Core Crossings project underway in west Lethbridge

Revelstoke
City bolsters wastewater plant worker safety after $34K penalty
 
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Yukon
Government of Yukon to invest $5.1 million in 87 new partner-built homes

Windsor
Councillor questions infrastructure capacity as 170-unit project heads to committee

Government of Canada
Maison Gabrielle project selected under the Canada-Quebec Memorandum of Understanding

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
RDOS zoning amendments to support secondary suites

Edmonton
New grant for faith-based charities exploring affordable housing

Chatham-Kent
Council Approves Major Affordable Housing Development in Wallaceburg

Ottawa
232 home subdivision proposed for Kanata

United Counties of Prescott-Russell
Eastern Ontario community will not grant Alto access to land for high-speed rail study

Sault Ste. Marie
City launches downtown pedal pub attraction
 

Prince Edward Island
P.E.I. could power homes using dead cattle and lobster parts. Yes, you read that right

Prince Edward Island
Province wants communities to adopt contingency plans in case of extreme drought

Newmarket
Newmarket and Shining Hill partner in a binding agreement that will bring heat pumps to more than 1,000 homes

Sault Ste. Marie
PUC transmission project starts

City of Vaughan
The Green Guardians Community Programs Strategy thrives in its first year

Alberta
Forest tent caterpillars feast in Calgary as outbreak spikes population across Alberta
 
 

Canada
Small cities get new help guide for national drug crisis

Alberta
Strengthening surgical care in Alberta

Windsor-Essex County
Health Unit launches active tick surveillance program
 

Moncton
Moncton's quest for success reining in Canada geese leads to goose eggs

Windsor-Essex County
Humane Society bringing back drive-thru microchip clinic

Release the Hounds!
City of Coquitlam Approves New Dog Park
 

Government of Canada
Canada and Northwest Territories mark National AccessAbility Week with upgrades to the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

Langford
City announces the construction of a community child care and youth health and wellness support centre

Prince Edward Island
Improvements to AccessAbility Supports and residential services for Islanders

County of Simcoe
County launches "The Years Before 5 Shape Lives" video

City of Grande Prairie
City recognized with Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award
 

Township of Ignace
Township Approves and Advances Recreation Centre Upgrades

City of Vaughan
New multi-use artificial turf field opens at Emily Carr Secondary School

Winnipeg
Ground broken on new spray pad in Fort Richmond

‘Something phenomenal'
SEAPARC celebrates opening of the new Sooke Skate Park

Edmonton
Edmonton's Hawrelak Park celebrates official grand reopening after 3-year makeover

Vancouver
Park board to consider exemptions to smoking ban at large summer events
 
 

Sarnia
Former deputy chief of Toronto police appointed to lead Sarnia Police Service amid Chief Davis's suspension

Northwest Territories
Minister McKay introduces legislation to strengthen presumptive coverage for firefighters and first responders

Saskatchewan
Province Cracks Down on Drug Traffickers to Protect Saskatchewan Communities

County of Essex
Essex-Windsor EMS Welcomes 24 Paramedics at Commencement Ceremony

Alberta
How Alberta's wildfire response has improved since Fort McMurray

Brampton
City completes installation of community safety technology at 50 intersections

Whitchurch-Stouffville
Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire Educator Recognized As 2026 NFPA Rising Star

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man's Drug Overdose in London Police Custody
 

London
Londoners receive national commendation for constructing Battle of the Atlantic Memorial

Winnipeg
‘The spirit of the founders is here': Guarding the final rest of more than 9,000 Manitobans

Nova Scotia
N.S. museums preserve past, look to future after budget cuts

Woodstock
‘Bird Set Free': New art sculpture installed in Woodstock inspired by legendary artist

Quebec
Quebec moves forward with project to improve AI's understanding of Francophone culture
 
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Survey: Measuring climate action in Canadian Municipalities
 
 
EVENTS

Date: 2 June 2026
Why Small Municipalities Will Lead AI Adoption: And Big Cities Won't…
 

Date: 3 June 2026
Certificate in Lean - Black Belt ($100 CAD Online)
 

Date: 3 June 2026 au 4 June 2026
AORS 2025 Municipal Public Works Trade Show
 

Date: 4 June 2026
Certificate in Lean - Green Belt ($90 CAD Online)
 

Date: 4 June 2026
Certificate in Manager Essentials ($25 CAD Online)
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Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
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To Run or Not to Run
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