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May 11, 2026 Edition
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May 11, 2026 Edition
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Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus and Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Formalize Partnership
The Western Ontario Warden's Cacus (WOWC) and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) have formalized a new partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding to address shared. . . . . . ( more )
 

Bruce County
County's first Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
 

Huron County
County Appoints Denise Van Amersfoort Director of Planning and Economic Development
 

Niagara-on-the-Lake
Town Receives Thirteenth Consecutive National Financial Reporting Award
 

Surrey
City's free outdoor skating rink wins provincial excellence award
 

Vaughan
City unveils plans for a new state-of-the-art Animal Shelter
 

Grand Bay-Westfield
Construction underway on new Grand Bay-Westfield Public Works Garage
 

Fredericton
City Council votes to proceed with plans to secure Exhibition Grounds for community needs
 

Government of Canada
New SkyTrain stations taking shape for transit riders South of the Fraser
 

New funding will support the 2028 Ontario Winter Games
Ontario Investing Over $3 Million to Support Sport and Recreation in Sault Ste. Marie
 

Ontario
Province Investing More Than $14 Million for Housing-Enabling Infrastructure in Lanark and Frontenac Counties
 

Welland
City secures more than $10.6M in provincial funding for Broadway infrastructure renewal
 
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Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver fined $170K after worker hurt during water main operation

Nova Scotia
No deal reached in CUPE strike, N.S. long-term care workers remain on picket lines
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Quebec
Quebec accuses Toronto of ‘fear campaign' in defence bank bid

Nunavut
Mayor of Arviat says Star of David tuque wasn't political statement

From bear safety to online scams
Nelson-area municipalities seek provincial action

Summerside
How Summerside plans to grow its population
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Langley City
Councillor takes Langley City council, mayor to court over freedom of speech

Mississauga
City launches investigation after Waterloo councillor waited hours for an accessible taxi ride
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British Columbia
First Nations title rulings lead to uncertainty among politicians, investors in B.C.
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Canada
Most Canadians would support potential ban of social media and AI chatbots for children: poll

Township of North Glengarry
Update on Rogers Communications high-speed internet expansion project

Victoria
Robot delivery green lit in Vancouver, but don't expect it in Victoria anytime soon

Kamloops
City Launches New Monthly E-Newsletter to Keep Residents Informed
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Kingston
City council votes to address long-term budget strains

Saskatoon
Saskatoon pilot project to remove most Sutherland parking pay stations

Elora
Elora introduces paid parking for visitors

Powell River
Council approves 2026 Property Tax Rates Bylaw

Victoria
$20K city boost and new organizers rescue Fernwood block party in Victoria
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Edmonton
Could Edmonton ever see its own professional women's hockey team?
 

Region of Waterloo
New 'bucket' policy will allocate water to cities and townships in Waterloo region for growth

Penticton
$5.5 million project to upgrade aging water infrastructure set to begin

Saskatchewan
Flood damage leaving some RMs concerned about repair money

Laval
City records water spikes during Canadiens playoff games as fans time bathroom breaks

Winnipeg
Construction season paving the way for better, safer citywide travel
 
 

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
1,000 units for seniors: Mission Unitaînés reaches a major milestone with the official opening of its 10th building in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada announces funding for 8 new units in Halifax Regional Municipality

Langley Township
Council approves guidelines for small multiplexes

North Cowichan
North Cowichan decides against rebooting University Village local area plan

Toronto
Jets at island airport could hurt Toronto's vision for idyllic new waterfront community: councillor

Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework
Cochrane and Rocky View County strengthen partnership through joint planning
 

University of Toronto
What will a future without climate action look like? These researchers can show you

Thunder Bay
Province funds sustainable diesel pilot project in Thunder Bay

St. Thomas
Green Lane Landfill nears capacity, St. Thomas seeks answers from Toronto on waste future

New Brunswick
Massive solar farm proposal promises 150 MW of clean energy

Nova Scotia
Cumberland looks to attract new geothermal energy use from Springhill mines
 
 

Ontario
Province Building Two New Long-Term Care Homes in Ottawa

Ontario
Province Celebrates Opening of Broadview Nursing Home in Smiths Falls

County of Wellington
Wellington Terrace Celebrates 20 Years of Care, Community, and Excellence

Prince Edward Island
Some parts of contentious memorandum of understanding with P.E.I. doctors paused

New Brunswick
Lagging N.B. drinking-water standards a health risk, physicians' group says

Burnaby
Constructive meeting with the Premier reaffirms commitment to Burnaby Hospital and our requested next steps

Chatham-Kent
Five New Family Doctors Welcomed to Chatham-Kent
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
Seniors' Advocate Releases 2025-2026 Status Report on Recommendations
 

Barrie
Maitland Park will be jumping with cricket (bats) this summer

Sooke
New Sooke skate park will open to public

Victoria
Vancouver Island's largest pickleball hub opens at Victoria's Topaz Park

Spruce Grove
No ‘definitive' date yet for opening of new Spruce Grove ballpark

Ottawa
Ottawa parks gear up for spring – with return of free sports equipment lockers
 

Windsor
Transit Windsor to receive $4.4M in provincial funding

BC Transit
New downtown Comox transit exchange to open after months of delays

Toronto Transit Commission
TTC adding 600 transit ambassadors to shore up FIFA readiness

Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Transit to improve service with ‘Sault Loops' beginning June 7

Barrie
The City of Barrie is giving youth the chance to explore Barrie and stay active
 

Regina
Regina police say new mapping technology helped find missing boy

Alberta
RCMP pilot sees officers once again live in remote part of northeastern Alberta that they serve

British Columbia
B.C. invests $1 million in ‘lightning reduction' technology in bid to reduce fires

Newfoundland and Labrador
For 2nd time, N.L. judge slams police handling of intimate partner violence cases

Alberta
ASIRT investigating after Calgary police dog bites teen

Victoria
VicPD officer charged with sexual assault following yearlong investigation

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Interaction in Sankofa Square During Demonstration
 

Manitoba
Provincial Government Invests an Additional $500,000 in Manitoba Children's Museum

Prince George
New artwork complete at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre

District of Central Saanich
Central Saanich marks 75 years with homegrown music lineup
 
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