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September 1, 2026 Edition
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Edmonton Fire Rescue Services drone program soaring, enhancing citywide emergency response
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) is officially unveiling its drone program, introducing advanced aerial technology to strengthen public safety, protect frontline crews and enhance emergency. . . . . . ( more )
 

New Brunswick
Government unveils new wildfire management plan
 

C.D. Howe Institute
Does it Matter Where You Get Your Bachelor's Degree from?
 

Peterborough
Trent University Voted Canada's Most Beautiful Campus
 

Government of Canada
Prime Minister Carney announces the appointments of new Chair of the Board and CEO of Invest in Canada
 

Summerside
Kutcher to depart Mayor's Office September 1
 

Ontario
Ontario and Marten Falls First Nation Break Ground on Ring of Fire Road
 

Regina
City Completes Water Network Expansion Project Under Budget
 
Smarter Security. Stronger Communities. | Commissionaires
 

St. Catharines
'Canada's longest serving councillor' is retiring. A new book highlights his 49 years of service in Niagara

Winnipeg
City's 1st female mayor wants to see a 2nd. That's not likely in this fall's election
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Unifor
Greater Victoria transit workers begin overtime ban

New Brunswick
First 'master agreement' signed between New Brunswick Union and government
Survey: Join the conversation on climate action at the local level
 

Ontario
What are the rules about AI ads in municipal campaigns?

North Cowichan
Councillor seeks to prohibit data centres across municipality
2026 AORS Provincial Safety Truck Roadeo | Sept. 23 in Owen Sound, ON
 

McGill University
How cannabis legalization affects substance use
When Staff Changes, Processes Shouldn't. Learn more »
 

Government of Canada
Government of Canada and Gitanyow Nation Sign Incremental Fisheries Reconciliation Agreement

Vancouver Island
Indigenous tourism operators say business is booming across Vancouver Island

Northwest Territories
Chief in Lutsel K'e, N.W.T., says community should consider banishing bootleggers
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 

St. Thomas
MP's Office Launches Cellular Connectivity Project

New Brunswick
Province bans cellphones in schools, limits screen time in child-care centres
 
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Saskatoon
Council backs digging into urban reserve for arena district
 

Alberta
Innovation at work in rural Alberta

Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert Port launches $750M export hub

Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island MP asks Ottawa to consider buying Crofton mill

Manitoba
Provincial Government Invests $155,000 To Support Brandon Tourism
 

Calgary
Stage A Microtunneling Complete as Bearspaw South Feeder Main Advances on Schedule

Newfoundland and Labrador
'We are close to crisis mode': Half of Holyrood without water as team works to repair system

Manitoba
Province should be monitoring prairie pothole marshes, University of Manitoba instructor says
 
 

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada announces the groundbreaking of new homes in Hamilton

Barrie
Mayor Welcomes County Investment in Mulcaster Properties and Reinforces Commitment to Community and Property Standards

Township of Russell
Provincial Funding for Main Street Beautification Project

Winnipeg
Winnipeg says encampment numbers down, but councillors question city's response

Prince Edward Island
Stratford nearing 'end of the road' on town's growth blueprint, planning chair says

Nova Scotia
N.S. government changes income assistance rules to exclude people living in tents
 

New Brunswick
Is there an economic case for natural gas development in N.B.?

Yukon
Company works to sell Yukon on coal-fired electricity amid push to phase it out

Alberta
Municipalities on alert as Dutch elm disease cases increase in province

Prince Edward Island
Islanders throw out far less garbage than anyone else in Canada, new data shows

Ottawa
'Rain gardens' could help lessen the pain of future Ottawa mega-storms, Carleton University researchers say

Carleton University
Peatland Fires: Protecting Canada's Important Carbon Sinks

Brandon
From mattresses to metal, Brandon's new diversion depot aims to keep more waste out of landfill

Saskatchewan
Zebra mussels found during inspection of boat in Saskatchewan provincial park

Ladysmith
Town calls on province to take action to protect its drinking water

Dollard-des-Ormeaux
Modernization of waste collection

British Columbia
B.C. to pilot forestry model to assist industry, improve wildfire mitigation
 
 

Saskatchewan
Regina General Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Expansion Strengthens Care for Newborns

Manitoba
Manitoba Government Announces Emergency Department in Dauphin to Reopen on Labour Day

Prince Edward Island
Belfast council pushes Health P.E.I. for local nurse practitioner

Espanola
Bird tests positive for West Nile virus in Espanola
 

Nova Scotia
SPCA now oversees provincial farm animal welfare

Northwest Territories
Amid lack of vet care in territory, no plans to add vet tech courses at N.W.T. schools
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
Task Force Prepares for Community Engagement With Discussions on Key Violence Prevention Initiatives
 

Regional District of Nanaimo
Cedar Bike Pump Track Officially Opened

Cumberland County
DNR removes accessibility mat from Heather Beach after repeated vandalism

Winnipeg
Councillor trying to make field bookings easier to access for public
 
 

Calgary
Calgary Transit introduces new 500-series express routes

Montreal
STM reminds employees that praying on company property will be banned Sept. 1

Prince Albert
City Receives $100,000 Grant for Marquis Road Traffic Safety Improvements

Toronto
Are these TTC subway barriers actually useful?

London
LTC seeks additional $2M for 2027 budget
 

Nova Scotia
Progress Monitoring Committee Releases Final Annual Report

Maple Ridge
City Advances Be Wildfire Ready and FireSmart Work

Middlesex Centre
Middlesex Centre Receives $79,500 Ontario Fire Protection Grant to Enhance Firefighter Health and Safety

Dawson City
Fire chief recognized with Yukon fire service's highest honor

Prince George
No police wrong doing in Prince George RCMP psychotic episode arrest

Surrey
Former Surrey RCMP officer sentenced to 18 months for breach of trust

Newfoundland and Labrador
RNC officer charged with criminal harassment after police watchdog investigation

Midland
On-duty OPP officer driving drunk 3x legal limit pleads guilty, fined $3,000

Special Investigations Unit
No Basis to Charge Officer in Relation to Etobicoke Collision Between Cruiser and Civilian
 

Ucluelet
New Ucluelet pavilion honours Japanese-Canadian history

Thunder Bay
Art installations beautify traffic signal boxes
 
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
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Survey: Join the conversation on climate action at the local level
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
“The Dumbest Trade War”
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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2026 AORS Provincial Safety Truck Roadeo | Sept. 23 in Owen Sound, ON
 
 
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Date: 1 Sep 2026
Breaking Through: AI Bureaucratic Barriers in Municipal Government
 

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FitByte: FREE Weekly Micro-Learning for Curious Public Sector Professionals
 

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FREE WEBINAR: AI-Powered Enterprise Process Mapping
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When Staff Changes, Processes Shouldn't. Learn more »
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
The Fate of Festivals
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »

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La Commission municipale du Québec publie son rapport portant sur l'application des recommandations formulées lors de l'audit de performance concernant le contrôle des travaux et des usages sur le territoire de la Municipalité de Charette
 
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C.D. Howe Institute
Does it Matter Where You Get Your Bachelor's Degree from?
 
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Rapport Drouin portant sur l'impact de l'école à trois vitesses sur la santé des élèves
La CSQ accueille le rapport de la direction régionale de santé publique de Montréal
 

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