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New supports will strengthen community firefighting capacity in British Columbia
More than 130 projects for more than 230 volunteer and composite fire departments will receive funding through new training and equipment to strengthen emergency response and better keep people in. . . . . . ( more )
 

Government of Canada
Federal government and Whitby commit to rejuvenation of seniors recreation centre
 

A global resource of strategies to solve urban problems
Research reveals how cities develop resilience through grassroots engagement
 

Caledon
Town partners with Toronto Metropolitan University's DMZ to bring business incubator to Caledon
 

Township of North Dundas
YMCA and North Dundas partner to deliver aquatic services
 

Antigonish
Contract Signed for Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
 

Saskatchewan
$120.6 Million for First Nations And Métis Communities Through 2024-25 Gaming Payments
 

Ottawa
"Locate Ottawa" Interactive Mapping Tool Helps Entrepreneurs Find Optimal Business Location
 

Government of Canada
Swearing-in of the 30th Canadian Ministry
 
A Century of Service to Canada | Commissionaires
 

Waterloo Region
Waterloo Region appoints new councillor to fill vacant seat
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Government Honours Indigenous Culture with Unveiling of Miawpukek First Nation Artwork
Activate Your Neighbourhood with our Tactical Guide
 

High Level
Update on Town of High Level's Logo and Branding
Helping municipalities solve the housing supply crisis.
 

Calgary
Enmax declares record dividend for City of Calgary

Lethbridge
City Council approves cost-savings & next steps in provincial recycling regulations

Capital Regional District
CRD and CRHD approve their 2025 financial plans
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Quebec
Quebec aluminum towns aren't feeling the sting of 25 per cent U.S. tariffs

Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia spending $200,000 to support seafood sector in response to tariffs

Winnipeg
Councillor cancels U.S. trip to 'send a message' about trade war

Nunavut
Government celebrates the grand opening of Kimmirut Air Terminal Building
Don't feed the wildfires: Take action to protect your home & community
 

Alberta
Investing in infrastructure to support growth

Newfoundland and Labrador
Unsafe tap water is common in Newfoundland. This town just overcame a 1989 boil order

Kimmirut
Kimmirut celebrates opening of new airport terminal

Trois-Rivières
Sinkhole swallows municipal truck near Trois-Rivières, Quebec
 
Green Municipal Fund: Free online events & training for municipalities
 

Township of Langley
Enhanced Permit Application Changes Significantly Reduce Processing Time

Antigonish
Land donation paves way for affordable housing development

New Brunswick
New affordable housing units to open in Moncton

Victoria
Victoria seeks bylaw amendments that ban other governments from sending homeless people

Victoria
Victoria rent prices inch upwards, bucking national trend
 

Nova Scotia
Province tells Nova Scotia Power to burn more wood to generate electricity

Yukon
Extended Producer Responsibility program recycling services to start this year in the Yukon: Here's how it will work

Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan doubling electric vehicle fee, increasing park administrative charges

Georgina
Call2Recycle partners with Georgina Fire and Rescue Services to educate community about Smart Container

Town of Essex
Town sells E.L.K. shares to Enwin
 
 

Hamilton
Thousands of Hamilton students suspended for out-of-date or missing vaccination records

Lethbridge
Doctor recruitment to Lethbridge not enough, according to health-care advocate
 

Winnipeg
Last grey wolf at Assiniboine Zoo passes away

Barrie
Rare guest from far north spotted in Barrie, experts call for respectful viewing

Saskatchewan
Criticism mounts over Saskatchewan hunt of potentially pregnant elk, while RM officials celebrate
 

Victoria
Crystal Pool Replacement Project Moves Forward
 
 

Sudbury
Free transit to Sudbury students would strain system, report warns

Toronto
TTC staffers ready to run Eglinton Crosstown if it opens in fall: mayor

Toronto
TTC bus riders to be subject to random fare enforcement

Montreal
Montreal to add police presence, limit loitering in Metro amid safety concerns
 

District of Sooke
Sooke Fire Rescue Receives Provincial Funding for Equipment Upgrades

East Gwillimbury
Town Secures More than $42,000 in Provincial Funding for Emergency Preparedness

British Columbia
Provincial Grant Will Fund Joint Fire Department Training Projects

Town of Oakville
Oakville Fire honoured to host Cree Nation Fire Prevention Officer in month-long mentorship program

County of Grande Prairie
County Honours Fire Graduates, Emergency Service Achievements at Annual Award Ceremony

Grey County
Paramedics deliver on response time targets for 2024

Stouffville
Town Launches Automated Speed Enforcement Program To Enhance Road Safety

Toronto
Toronto doubling number of speed cameras on its streets — and hopes they won't bring in money

Cowichan Valley Regional District
Agreement reached to explore new permanent facility for Cowichan Search and Rescue

Winnipeg
Still no money from Winnipeg police HQ settlement despite plan to cover deficit

Waterloo
New safety box bylaw will change how Waterloo firefighters, property owners deal with fire alarms

Alberta
Officer who shot Calgary man during domestic call fired in self-defense, says police watchdog

Saskatchewan
SIRT Concludes Investigation of Medical Distress Following Arrest in Prince Albert

Independent Investigations Office of BC
IIO Reaches Decision Regarding December 2023 Police-Involved Shooting in Kitimat

Independent Investigations Office of BC
IIO Files Report with Crown Counsel for Consideration of Charges Regarding May 2024 Motor Vehicle Incident in Central Saanich

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Discontinues Kingston Overdose Investigation
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Chief Operator - Wastewater Systems
 

Township of Clearview
Water Compliance/QMS Coordinator
 

City of Saint John
Senior Manager, Information Technology
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Date: 17 March 2025
AORS Training: Supervisor Due Diligence In-Person
 

Date: 18 March 2025 au 19 March 2025
Public Works Leadership Development Program (PWLDP) (CRS-I)
 

Date: 20 March 2025
AORS Training: Front End Loader (FEL)
 

Date: 26 March 2025 au 27 March 2025
Municipal Finance 101: A Fundamentals Course - In Person Workshop
 

Date: 26 March 2025 au 27 March 2025
Municipal Finance 101: A Fundamentals Course - Virtual Workshop
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Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
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Don't feed the wildfires: Take action to protect your home & community
 
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