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October 28, 2026 Edition
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October 28, 2026 Edition
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Federal government announces up to $2 million to conserve heritage places
The federal government is committed to protecting and conserving heritage places in Canada for present and future generations. These irreplaceable sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of our. . . . . . ( more )
 

Ontario
Seniors Community Grant Program Applications Now Open
 

Government of Alberta
Scrapping DEI hiring practices
 

Fraser Institute
Price of new single-detached homes in Vancouver 5X more than construction cost; 2X more in Calgary
 

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Ontario mortgage arrears expected to rise through mid-2027: CMHC
 

Building Ontario Faster Act
Ontario Cutting Permit Processing Times by 220,000 Days to Build the Most Competitive Economy in the G7
 

Ontario
Ontario Future-Proofs Economy by Strengthening Local Utilities
 

Concordia University
Concordia study explores how a Montreal neighbourhood could meet more of its own food, energy and water needs
 

Saugeen Shores
Groundbreaking Ceremony Celebrates the Beginning of Waase-yaa Park
 

Strathcona Regional District
SRD Celebrates Accessible Playground Upgrades at Mitlenatch Park
 

Sturgeon County
Sturgeon County Launches New Business Portal
 
Smarter Security. Stronger Communities. | Commissionaires
 

British Columbia
Record low turnout in B.C. election, dropping below half for first time

Wasaga Beach
Wasaga Beach suffers computer glitches during municipal election

Toronto
Olivia Chow romps to victory as head of progressive new Toronto council

Hamilton
New mayor, 8 new councillors for Hamilton, with results all in

Ontario
Flurry of new mayors elected in eastern Ontario, preliminary results show

Milton
Milton wins its first new mayor since 1980

Merrickville-Wolford
All-female council elected in eastern Ontario municipality

Tecumseh
Big shift in Tecumseh as Joe Bachetti ousts longtime mayor

Ontario
Incumbent mayors unseated in Kincardine, South Huron as election night brings surprises across midwestern Ontario
Elections set new expectations and priorities for municipal staff.
 

Yukon
Government of Yukon and Public Service Alliance of Canada–Yukon Employees' Union reach tentative agreement
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
 

Moncton
Council asks for short-term rental rules

Lethbridge
Current City Council marks one year in office
Who decided to replace the Alberta RCMP? Not Albertans. Have your say.
 

Ottawa
City to appeal negligent ruling in $215 million taxi class-action lawsuit
Poop happens! Pick-up bag dispensers & waste bin combos from Practica
 

Simon Fraser University
FLAIR project at SFU harnesses AI to revive Indigenous languages

British Columbia
‘Volatile situation brewing': First Nations leader warns B.C.'s incoming premier

Williams Lake
New Peace Pole Installed at Williams Lake City Hall
Build stronger municipal judgment. Make better decisions.
 

Nova Scotia
N.S. government still working to restore websites affected by programming vulnerability

Morden
City Launches New App
 
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Ottawa
Outgoing Ottawa councillors to receive ‘transition allowance' from taxpayers

Calgary
‘Death by a thousand cuts': Calgary proposes water rate hikes up to 95% for businesses
 

Halifax
‘Strong demand': New data on Halifax tourism sector shows growth

North Bay
Ontario's first concrete railway ties production facility to open in North Bay

Yorkton
Yorkton airport sees slight traffic increase a year after $2.3M terminal upgrade
 

Ottawa
What's that concrete for? A closer look at corner aprons in protected intersections

Cochrane
Major construction complete on Glenpatrick Drive infrastructure replacement project
 
 

Regina
Regina's new outreach team providing emergency supplies, support to city's homeless

Fredericton
Fredericton approves smaller overnight homeless shelter for this winter

Kentville
Council Statement Following Letter from the Minister of Opportunities and Social Development Regarding Open Arms Relocation
 

New Brunswick
New Brunswick strikes deal to explore recovering metals from old mine waste

Grand River Conservation Authority
Over $42M approved for Grand River Conservation Authority 2027 budget

Lacombe County
County releases State of the Environment Report

Sault Ste. Marie
Sault utility warns copper thefts pose serious safety risk
 
 

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
NRRM Advances Business Case Development for Health Partnership Clinic
 

Victoria
City Invests in Youth of African Descent
 

Saint John
Irving Oil spending $3M towards Saint John multiplex project

Chatham-Kent
St. Clair College Community Park has soft opening ahead of completion
 
 

Okotoks
Council approves Fixed-Route transit route extension at no additional cost to taxpayers
 

Rocky View County
Rocky View County Presents Draft Fire Master Plan and Related Policy Documents

North Battleford
Community Safety Officer program review yields change to operating scope

Montreal
Did a lack of veteran oversight set the stage for a Montreal police scandal?

Manitoba
Manitoba Mountie charged with using cruiser to slam into fleeing cyclist suspect

Independent Investigations Office of BC
IIO closes investigation into injury during arrest by Victoria Police officers
 

Fall in Muskoka
New interactive public art installation celebrates local creativity in downtown Gravenhurst

Summerside
City to Host 2027 Music PEI Awards Gala
 
Elections set new expectations and priorities for municipal staff.
 
PREMIUM JOBS

City of Moncton
Senior Planner - Heritage Conservation
 

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
Director of Emergency Services, Paramedic Chief
 

Town of Slave Lake
Health and Safety Coordinator
 

City of Yellowknife
Deputy Fire Chief - Employee Safety and Training
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Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
 
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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.
 
 
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Date: 28 Oct 2026
FREE Online Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion
 

Date: 28 Oct 2026
Certificate in Customer Service Mastery ($40 CAD Online)
 

Date: 29 Oct 2026
Certificate in Lean - Leader/Champion ($70 CAD Online)
 

Date: 29 Oct 2026
Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Essentials ($30 CAD Online)
 

Date: 29 Oct 2026
AORS Training: Winter Patroller
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Poop happens! Pick-up bag dispensers & waste bin combos from Practica
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
“The Dumbest Trade War”
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Build stronger municipal judgment. Make better decisions.
 
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Carleton University
Carleton University receives $10M gift to support entrepreneurship and student experience in the Sprott School of Business
 
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