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June 5, 2026 Edition
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Big city mayors unveil priorities to strengthen downtowns and grow Canada's economy through nation building
The Big City Mayors' Caucus, representing 23 of Canada's largest cities, is advancing initial priorities to strengthen downtowns and drive economic growth. Across Canada, these city cores. . . . . . ( more )
 

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Development charges: Not all cities are created equally
 

Fraser Institute
City of Toronto was the highest spender per person across GTHA municipalities at $4,873; Milton was lowest at $2,740
 

Government of Canada
Prime Minister Carney launches AI for All: Canada's new national artificial intelligence strategy
 

Northwest Territories
GNWT Releases First Action Plan to Implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Implementation Act
 

Ontario
Ontario to Take Ownership of Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway in Fall 2027
 

Government of Canada
Federal government invests in the creation of a new community hub in Montreal
 

Vancouver
Park Board improves visitor experience in destination parks through digital accessibility mapping
 

Medicine Hat
City launches new interactive Parks and Recreation mapping tool
 

Mississauga
City partners with Equip Sport to bring free sports equipment to Mississauga parks
 

Coaldale
Town Receives 1.8 Million in Federal Funding for Phase 2 of West Coaldale Sanitary Trunk Main Project
 
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Bracebridge
Town mourns the passing of former Mayor Scott Northmore
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Sudbury
Sudbury bylaw staff 'overworked,' report finds
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Town of Gibbons
Faced with debt or dissolving completely, council says province's review doesn't tell the whole story

Regional District of East Kootenay
RDEK Releases Candidate Guidebook Ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections
Survey: Measuring climate action in Canadian Municipalities
 

Ottawa
Ottawa mayor defends city's decision to sign Alto NDA

Quebec
Quebec introduces bill to expand scope of Bill 101
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St. John's
Metro Reconciliation Partnership Gathering Opens Path to Municipal Truth and Reconciliation

Alberta
Road to the Referendum: First Nation chiefs fighting Alberta separatism to preserve way of life
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Princeton
Mayor and council received compensation of $83K in 2025

Manitoba
Rural municipalities, still digging out after May dust storm, seeking provincial funds

Osoyoos
2025 Annual Report Published
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Beaumont
This Alberta city's small businesses are ‘rolling the dice' amid skyrocketing rent increases

Windsor
CBP ‘ready to go' on Gordie Howe International Bridge linking Windsor and Detroit

Atlantic Canada
‘Regional and systemic': Maritimes score low on poverty, food insecurity report cards
 

Region of Waterloo
Council endorses framework that would move some development forward after lengthy debate

Ladysmith
Town and CVRD sign Memorandum of Understanding for treated water supply to Saltair

Region of Waterloo
$24M Woolwich bridge replacement to start this summer
 
 

Waterloo Region
Waterloo Region passes interim plan to unlock frozen development

Ottawa
Frustrated councillors move to force staff to table renoviction bylaw

Nova Scotia
County of Annapolis seeks proposals to develop abandoned Upper Clements Park
 

Canadian Climate Institute
Alberta energy deal does little to reduce Canada's emissions: report

Duncan
City votes to remain carbon-neutral

Calgary
Calgary park expected to see 1,400 new trees this year

Comox
Town of Comox Recycling Audit Highlights Opportunities to Improve Recycling
 
 

British Columbia
Delivering enhanced X-ray imaging at Port Hardy Hospital

Concordia University
A new scheduling tool could help hospitals reduce surgical wait times

British Columbia
Promoting physical activity in B.C.

Barrie
Barrie's hospital could cut staff to address $7.8M deficit

Campbell River
City receives $1.1M from Health Canada for Mobile Outreach Program
 

London
Rat infestation strategy to focus on irresponsible behaviour by Londoners

Whitehorse
City councillors say more people are complaining about aggressive dogs

Prince Edward Island
P.E.I.'s Humane Society makes long-awaited moved to new home
 

Alberta
Supporting survivors of gender-based violence

Enderby
City of Enderby Awarded $40,000 National Accessibility Grant
 

Courtenay
City council considers pour over to fix historic skate park

Ottawa
'Sky's the limit' for aging downtown park's $500K facelift, councillor says

Vaughan
Game on: New tennis courts now OPEN at Rainbow Creek Park

White Rock
New fitness equipment officially opens at White Rock park

Kitchener
Major upgrades coming to Kitchener's Victoria Park in the next decade
 
 

BC Transit
BC Transit begins retrofit of new Genelle operations hub

Toronto
Councillor calls platform barrier plan 'waste of money,' as TTC CEO defends move
 

Surrey
Why was Surrey's police chief pushed out and what happens next?

Barrie
‘Cutout cops' keep an eye on Barrie roads

Lethbridge
17 police canine teams attend handler and dog seminar in Lethbridge

South Huron
Council approves $3.6-million tender for new Dashwood fire station

Ontario
OPP officer fired for misconduct involving tow-truck industry favours

Quebec
RCMP officer charged with organizing illegal border entry of family member

Special Investigations Unit
SIU charges Toronto police officer accused of sexually assaulting girl
 

Vancouver
City approves $75K in one-time funds for 2026 Pride parade

Fredericton
Popular sculpture “Harold” the hippo finds forever home in Fredericton

Chatham-Kent
Councillor motion proposes relocation of Fergie statue to ballpark
 
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Les maires des grandes villes dévoilent leurs priorités pour renforcer les centres-villes et développer l'économie canadienne
 
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L'Association québécoise de pédagogie collégiale présente les personnes lauréates des prix d'excellence 2026
 

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