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The federal government's Musqueam agreements raise questions about who truly owns land
Canada's federal government recently signed three agreements with the Musqueam First Nation that, among other things, recognize the Musqueam People's Aboriginal title to their traditional. . . . . . ( more )
 

Union of British Columbia Municipalities
UBCM seeks intervenor status in Cowichan Tribes appeal
 

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Ownership supply under pressure as rentals dominate new construction
 

Mississauga
City unveils 'once-in-a-generation' vision to transform the downtown core
 

Kitchener
City fosters economic vitality through Newcomer Strategy
 

Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat Economic Development launches new data platform
 

Nipawin
Town Announces Appointment of David Gillan as Chief Administrative Officer
 

Bracebridge
Town celebrates the retirement of Director of Planning and Development
 

Protecting People from Earthquakes
Carleton Research Will Lead to More Resilient Buildings
 

Maple Ridge
City Advances Hazards Framework to Strengthen Climate Resilience and Public Safety
 

Patients or profits first?
Saskatchewan's Patient First health plan still leaves the door open to for-profit services
 

Fraser Institute
Medical wait times cost Canadian patients over $4.2 billion in lost wages and productivity last year
 
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CUPE BC
CUPE 1698 ratify new collective agreement with Fraser Valley Regional Library
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Hamilton
City of Hamilton and Hamilton Waterfront Trust announce next phase of Hamilton waterfront transition

Regional District of Nanaimo
RDN Board Voting Formula Under Review
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Vancouver
Councillor sues Mayor Ken Sim over drug accusation

Manitoba
Company sues City of Winnipeg, RM of Springfield over 2025 Gunn Road fire

Kimberley
City Receives Conclusion of Councillor Complaint Investigation
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Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
First Nation in northern Ontario praises mining company for 'true reconciliation'

Government of British Columbia
B.C., Simpcw begin negotiations on consent agreement for Yellowhead Copper mine
Prefab Precast Concrete is changing how we deliver new schools
 

Vancouver Island
New cell towers bring improved wireless coverage to Campbell River, Cowichan Valley

Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador overhauls procurement after report errors thought to be AI

Lethbridge
Celebrating seven years for 311 in Lethbridge
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Town of Gibbons
Province conducting expedited viability review on central Alberta town

Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance
Ontario Announces Disaster Recovery Funding for Gravenhurst

Calgary
Calgary city council critical of priorities for next 4-year budget

Huron County
Councillors vote to cut jobs as budget work continues
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Yukon
Departments of Economic Development and Tourism and Culture to operate under single budget

Timmins
City Exploring Municipal Services Corporation to Support Housing and Economic Development

Windsor
$7.3 million investment in Windsor aims to bolster tariff-impacted workers and businesses
 

Yukon
Yukon Water Board approves new 5-year licence for Mayo dam

Northwest Territories
Water plant repaired in Aklavik, N.W.T.

Kingston
Councillor demands federal plan for permanent LaSalle Causeway

Greater Sudbury
City Advances 2026 Road Rehabilitation Plan
 
 

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia Announce New Affordable Homes in Summerville

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Construction of 36 social and affordable housing units for independent seniors, families and individuals in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

Charlottetown
Council considering new provincial transitional housing units

Halifax
Halifax Forum redevelopment plan moves ahead after surviving close vote

Edmonton
City to look at road-widening restrictions in neighbourhoods

Chatham-Kent
Municipality of Chatham-Kent Awards Contract for Bloomfield Business Park Phase 3
 

Government of Alberta
Smarter water management for Alberta's future

Ontario
Small Urban GTHA Mayors discuss blue bin rollout, conservation authorities and municipal class environmental assessments with Minister Todd McCarthy at recent meeting in Scugog

Fort Erie
Town Sees Early Success with Climate Action Plan

London
Local developers pleading for more consultation on floodplain map

New Brunswick
NB Power says Ontario's support at Point Lepreau could help lower rates

Colwood
Colwood continues to explore options for City Waste Collection

Port Moody
City's updated Tree Protection Bylaw will help to protect more trees for a healthier, more resilient community
 
 

Ontario
Province Marks Major Milestone in Construction of New CHEO Integrated Treatment Centre

Manitoba
Provincial Government Expands Surgical Capacity with New Grace Hospital Surgery Clinic

Cranbrook
Cranbrook hospital board chair blasts province as expansion costs rise, shifting burden to local taxpayers

University of Calgary
Calgary E. coli research helped cut severe complications by half: study
 

Winnipeg
Winnipeg Humane Society scaling back hours
 

North Vancouver
New Accessibility Features Available at City Buildings
 

Alberta
Expanding access to Alberta's great outdoors

City of Vancouver
Park Board endorses next step to reconnect and restore Lost Lagoon

Timmins
Council Serves Up New Tennis and Pickleball Courts for Timmins Residents

Abbotsford
City report proposes 3 new pools in Abbotsford

Parks Canada
New zoning rules coming to waterbodies in national mountain parks to combat invasive species
 
 

Winnipeg
Winnipeg to install more polycarbonate panels at bus shelters

Regional District of Nanaimo
RDN to remove trees for BC Transit electric bus project
 

Canada Community Security Program
Government of Canada supports Jewish communities to protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

Town of Grimsby
Grimsby is now a Next Generation 911 Community

Ontario
OPP completes probe into officers' conduct in Umar Zameer case, says up to Toronto police to release report

Toronto
Toronto police officer charged with sexual assault

Quebec
Watchdog finishes investigation into police killing of Montreal-area teenager

Special Investigations Unit
Due to No Serious Injury, SIU Discontinues Vaughan Investigation
 

Town of Wasaga Beach
The Memories Project Launches to Preserve Wasaga Beach's Living History
 
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
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Prefab Precast Concrete is changing how we deliver new schools
 
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