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Manitoba Government Creates Rental Construction Incentive Program
The Manitoba government is investing $176.5 million over the next five years to create a Rental Housing Construction Incentive (RHCI) to support more housing development for Manitobans, Premier Wab. . . . . . ( more )
 

New Brunswick
Government releases strategic plan on accessibility
 

Union of British Columbia Municipalities
UBCM expresses concern with private members bill
 

Hamilton
City launches Connected Communities Strategy
 

Vaughan
City honoured with 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award
 

BC Transit
National transit association honours BC Transit with two recognition awards
 

The Conversation
Cyclists may be right to run stop signs and red lights. Here's why
 

Port Colborne
City partners with FLO to launch city-wide electric vehicle charging network
 

Markham
Markham Fire & Emergency Services Launches North America's First Cutting-Edge Auxiliary “DRAGO” Units to Enhance Emergency Response
 

Comox Valley Regional District
Construction Plans in Place for Mount Washington Fire Hall
 

York U and Georgina expand their collaboration
Memorandum of Understanding Formalizes Collaboration in Key Areas of Mutual Interest
 

Northwest Territories
Yellowknife and Inuvik sign MOU to strengthen northern collaboration and efficiency
 

Greater Sudbury
City Announces New Director of Long-Term Care
 
Whitepaper—Helping Municipal Leaders Report to Council with Confidence
 

Saskatoon
Strong Satisfaction with City Services, Homelessness and Safety Top Issues: Civic Surveys
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Thompson-Nicola Regional District
TNRD Board Chair and Vice-Chair Acclaimed for Upcoming Year
Poop happens! Pick-up bag dispensers & waste bin combos from Practica
 

White Rock
White Rock council rejects costly OCP public engagement option

Oro-Medonte
County warden, Oro-Medonte mayor react to township approving Barrie's boundary expansion proposal
Solar Vision – Commercial solar lighting solutions
 

Commissioner of Canada Elections
CCE announces 17 administrative monetary penalties for Canada Elections Act violations
Paper food waste bags — you can't get more organic than that!
 

Capital Regional District
CRD and Songhees Nation formalize their government-to-government relationship

Canada
Indigenous leaders decry budget's lack of money for key reconciliation programs

British Columbia
B.C. Government, Coastal First Nations sign declaration to uphold oil tanker ban
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
 

Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
SARM midterm convention highlights cyber security and internet access
Holiday decor you can count on! Big Star Lights
 

2025 Fall Economic Statement
A Plan to Protect Ontario

Saskatoon
Investing in growth, delivering on service priorities: Preliminary 2026/2027 Multi-Year Business Plan & Budget

Markham
City Adopts Budget 2026

Moncton
City Maintains Tax Rate and Continues to Make Strategic Investments in Key Services

Northwest Territories
2026-2027 Capital Estimates Approved

Georgina
Town releases 2026 proposed budget

Vancouver
'I'm proud of this one': Mayor Ken Sim talks budget with $50 million more for police amid property tax freeze

London
City Hall will never use computer software it spent $1.3 million to develop
 

Burnaby
City sets new record for building permit construction value—with three months still to go

Town of Bracebridge
Muskoka Small Business Centre launches new brand and website to support local entrepreneurs

Calgary
New data says Calgary businesses continuing to suffer from costs, trade pressures

Nova Scotia
Mayor disappointed by lack of progress on temporary Springhill post office
 

Toronto
17 of 18 Toronto Water projects finished late in last 5 years: auditor general

St. Thomas
Why the St. Thomas battery plant has a $400M water problem

Regina
Regina city looks to improve wastewater system, playground infrastructure

Yukon
Federal budget gets good marks in Yukon for promised investments in mining, infrastructure
 
 

Letting go of these three myths could help build more homes
Experts at Waterloo's “Bold Urban Futures” event shared unexpected insights for tackling Canada's housing crisis

Guelph
Guelph committee moving forward with potential vacant home tax and renoviction bylaw

British Columbia
Record number of shelter spaces opening before winter

Winnipeg
Winnipeg councillor, outreach advocate look to Halifax for lessons on managing homeless encampments

Kitchener-Waterloo
A Better Tent City asks region for additional funding, hopes for annual commitment

Edmonton
Province to not match City of Edmonton's money for day shelter spaces

Saskatoon
‘Insanity': Frustrated councillors approve last minute interim warming shelter downtown

Saint John
City Welcomes First Participants to Thorne Avenue Neighbourly Homes Community

Essex
Redevelopment Proposal for Former Harrow High School Property
 

Quebec
Meeting the 2030 greenhouse gas target would cost Quebec $38 billion: minister

Nova Scotia
Municipal affairs minister promises communication on natural resource projects

Kitchener-Waterloo
Federal budget's trickle down will impact local green home initiatives, infrastructure projects

BC Hydro
BC Hydro powers up: Public EV network surpasses 700 chargers

Kamloops
Environmental concerns growing after Kamloops train derailment

Dalhousie University
Researchers find microplastics in the tails of lobsters caught off Nova Scotia

Winnipeg
New bins to help Downtown stay beautiful

Nanaimo
City statement on the proposed data centre and water usage
 
 

New Brunswick
Investment in endoscopy services in Moncton

Fort Macleod
Fort Macleod emergency department temporarily closed due to staff shortage

Port Hardy
‘Progress takes time': Port Hardy mayor says discussions underway to address ER hours

North Cowichan
North Cowichan considers turning old hospital into drug treatment facility
 

Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan seeing more sick and dead birds this fall, province says
 

Saskatchewan
Government Introduces Legislation to Expand Definition of Interpersonal Abuse

Jasper
Modular homes headed to Hinton for seniors uprooted by Jasper wildfire

Whitby
Whitby Mayor's Gala, Golf Tournament Raise Over $240,000 To Support Local Community Organizations
 

Ottawa
Few complaints about alcohol in 8 designated Ottawa parks this summer: city
 
 

Toronto
New TTC enhancements include 421 more visible frontline safety staff

Montreal
New Montreal mayor gives deadline to end transit strike as employers ask minister to intervene

Montreal
Transit strikes are complicating life for students — but some Montreal schools are trying to help
 

Vancouver
Council votes to increase police and fire budgets

Saskatchewan
Government Provides Funding to Estevan Police Service for Child and Youth Interview Room

Brighton
Municipality to Transition Away from Automated Speed Enforcement Program by November 14

Kitimat and the Metlakatla First Nation
Youth centre and fire hall upgrades part of $5.6M provincewide investment

Northern Ontario
New report finds geography limits access sexual assault justice

Calgary
Calgary police carry out downtown safety sweep as violent crime hits 6-year high

Alberta
ASIRT concludes investigations on six files

Alberta
Edmonton police officer charged with four counts

Special Investigations Unit
No Charges to Issue in Relation to Mississauga Collision Between Vehicle and Teenager Fleeing from Police Officer
 

Sarnia
Cooperative effort to restore Victims of Chemical Valley memorial underway

Gravenhurst
New art display features work by Carolyn M. Boyd
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 
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Solar Vision – Commercial solar lighting solutions
 
 
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Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
Holiday decor you can count on! Big Star Lights

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