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October 20, 2026 Edition
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2026 Communities in Bloom National Edition Awards Results
On October 17th, the 32nd Edition of Communities in Bloom National & International Awards Ceremonies were held in the City of Montréal, Québec, honouring municipalities across Canada, Ireland,. . . . . . ( more )
 

Fraser Institute
Despite claims of a green energy transition, total fossil fuel use in Canada actually increased by nearly 150% from 1965 to 2024
 

Government of Canada
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador partner on province-wide water and wastewater investments
 

Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick
UMNB urges Province for fair Property Tax Reform as municipalities face rising costs
 

Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association
Connect with Broadband Leaders at CRRBC Conference & Expo 2026
 

Behind the Headlines
Mayor Brian Smith Answers 14 Questions About Destination Wasaga
 

Kingston
City maintains its AA+ credit rating with a stable outlook for fifth consecutive year?
 

County of Grande Prairie
Council Acclaims Reeve, Deputy Reeve
 

Nova Scotia
Jajiktek Seawall Trail Moving Forward
 
Smarter Security. Stronger Communities. | Commissionaires
 

Moose Jaw
City Mourns Passing of Former Mayor Al Schwinghamer

Winnipeg
Longtime Winnipeg councillor John Angus remembered as a 'titan' of municipal politics

British Columbia
B.C. municipal election day 2026: Many incumbent mayors lose their seat

British Columbia
Most B.C. municipalities see an increase in voter turnout for 2026 elections

Okanagan Falls
B.C's newest municipality Okanagan Falls' elects inaugural mayor and council
Elections set new expectations and priorities for municipal staff.
 

Victoria and Saanich
Victoria votes for amalgamation with Saanich, but Saanich voters reject proposal

Regina
City of Regina's AI Data Centre report: A waste? Or worthy?
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
 

Winnipeg
Former mayor Sam Katz violated public trust, ex-CAO lacked moral compass, police HQ inquiry says

Newfoundland and Labrador
Auditor General Issues Public Accounts Audit Opinion

Winnipeg
Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame member says City of Winnipeg offside to lock him out of office, arena
Who decided to replace the Alberta RCMP? Not Albertans. Have your say.
 

Kebaowek First Nation
Algonquin community in Quebec loses nuclear waste appeal case
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New Brunswick
Data centre debate highlights cross-country tension over AI facilities
 
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 

Yukon
Government receives increased borrowing limit

Spruce Grove
Proposed 2027-2029 Budget and Fiscal Plan available for public review
Build stronger municipal judgment. Make better decisions.
 

Alberta
Do Alberta's temporary residents pay little tax, reap lots of benefits? We asked economists

Port Alberni
Port Alberni forestry workers call for government to prioritize the industry

Yellowknife
Alberta city has advice for Yellowknife as it anticipates new military investment

Chilliwack
City to take over Heritage Park operations

Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
Thunder Bay Selected to Participate in Ontario's 2026-2027 Regional Economic Development through Immigration Initiative

Montreal
More than 1 in 4 Montreal-area adults experienced poverty over eight years
 

Yukon
Yukon government invests in safer, more reliable transportation infrastructure

Kimberley
Kimberley Ave Revitalization Project Complete

Warman
City Receives Formal Government Approval for Residential Flood Mitigation and Drainage Improvements
 
 

Thunder Bay
City Expands Build Thunder Bay Services to Include Sign Permits
 

Brantford
City awarded 5 Blooms at Communities in Bloom National Competition

McGarry Township
Township concerned over Kerr-Addison mine expansion

University of Guelph
U of G Leads National Project To Bring Endangered Butterflies Back From Brink

Government of Canada
Government invests in protecting the Parc naturel de la Sagamité in Québec City
 
 

New Brunswick
Physician recruitment reaches historic high as non-urgent emergency room visits decline

Saskatchewan
New Heart Function Clinic in Yorkton Improves Access for Patients in East-Central Saskatchewan

Creston
Creston Valley Welcomes Two New Physicians

Georgina
Statement from Mayor Margaret Quirk on the next milestone in advancing Georgina's Advanced Care Centre

Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Leeds Grenville Welcomes its Fifth New Family Doctor to the Region

United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Building the future of rural health care at Winchester hospital
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
New Child Care Advisory Panel to Help Make Improvements to Child Care Services

Abbotsford
City's 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count shows decrease of more than 20 per cent from 2025

Ontario
Report finds ServiceOntario failing French-speaking residents
 

Prince George
Playground enhancements ongoing throughout the City

District of Kent
District Announces Evergreen Park Improvements

Maple Ridge
Voters reject borrowing $393 million for Maple Ridge rec projects

New Brunswick
St. Stephen project inspired by old basketball court gets $3M donation

City of Lacombe
Community Names New Ice Resurfacer "Frost & Furious"
 
 

Saskatoon
Saskatoon Transit tools to launch online reloading options
 

Lake Cowichan
Fire chief retires after 48 years of service

Quebec
CEGEP students face postponed internships, delayed graduation amid ongoing paramedic strike

Oro-Medonte
New firefighter raises money for rescue vehicle

Campbell River
City says emergency training exercise ‘strengthens airport response preparedness'

Montreal
Projet Montréal files emergency motion for police chief to appear before city council

Essex
SIU launches investigation after incident in Essex

Ottawa
SIU clears Ottawa officers for man's fall from parking garage

Toronto
Toronto police officer who pleaded guilty in Project South probe gets conditional discharge
 

Ontario Heritage Trust
New provincial plaque commemorates the Ontario Farmerettes who helped feed Canada and its wartime allies

Orangeville
New designs join Orangeville's growing utility box art collection

Saint John
‘This is not going to fade away': Saint Andrew's Society unveils new monument in Saint John

Regina
Regina Public Library requesting a mill rate increase
 
Elections set new expectations and priorities for municipal staff.
 
PREMIUM JOBS

Waterhouse Executive Search
Chief Administrative Officer
 

City of Yellowknife
Manager Economic Opportunities, Investments and Partnerships
 

City of Moncton
Senior Planner - Heritage Conservation
 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
Director of Emergency Services, Paramedic Chief
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Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
HR vs AI
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Who decided to replace the Alberta RCMP? Not Albertans. Have your say.
 
 
EVENTS

Date: 20 Oct 2026
FitByte: FREE Weekly Micro-Learning for Curious Public Sector Professionals
 

Date: 20 Oct 2026
Certificate in Lean - Green Belt ($90 CAD Online)
 

Date: 20 Oct 2026
AORS Training: Supervisor Due Diligence (Live Webinar)
 

Date: 21 Oct 2026
FREE Online Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion
 

Date: 21 Oct 2026
Certificate in Customer Service Mastery ($40 CAD Online)
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PlayPower Canada, your trusted source for playgrounds and so much more.
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
“The Dumbest Trade War”
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Nouvelle étude de l'Institut du Québec - Couper dans l'état ne suffira pas, le Québec a besoin de plus de travailleurs et des emplois de qualité
 
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Colloque annuel de l'AQPC 2027 - L'appel de communications est lancé!
 

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