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August 19, 2026 Edition
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August 19, 2026 Edition
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Federal government builds strong infrastructure across Ontario
The Government of Canada is delivering $932 million to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the City of Toronto and the Government of Ontario in fiscal year 2026-2027 to invest. . . . . . ( more )
 

British Columbia
Providing new funding for community shuttle services
 

Yukon
Government increases purchasing limit for direct award contracts
 

City of Bathurst
Nomination of Stéphane Drolet as new Chief of Police
 

Regional Municipality of York
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Appoints Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
 

Kamloops
City Recognized Nationally for Workplace Safety Culture
 

Town of Okotoks
Okotoks Fire & Rescue earns international accreditation for service excellence
 

Maple Ridge
City Adopts Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw to Help Fund Growth-Related Amenities
 

Brantford
City and Six Nations of the Grand River sign Memorandum of Understanding related to future development
 

County of Wellington
County Launches Upgraded Explore Wellington Mapping System
 

Capital Regional District
CRD Launches New Interactive GHG Inventory Dashboard
 

Joint investment of $22 million over three years
Canada and Quebec support community resilience to wildfires
 
Smarter Security. Stronger Communities. | Commissionaires
 

Township
Pelee Island looking to appoint new integrity commissioner

Prince George
Pair of popular city councillors challenging 1st-term mayor for top job in election race

County of Wellington
Councillor Diane Ballantyne Re-Elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Board of Directors – County Caucus

Municipality of Brockton
Councillor Steve Travale Elected to the 2026-2028 AMO Board of Directors

Brampton
Brampton Regional Councillor Paul Vicente returns to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Board of Directors
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Punished for dissent
Top municipal officials speak out about working with Ford government

Alberta
Should Alberta take more control of immigration? This hyper-local rural program has some lessons
Chainsaw and Chipper Operator Safety Courses
 

Burlington
City responds to Ontario Land Tribunal decision on Nelson Quarry Expansion
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 

Yukon
Yukon government releases MMIWG2S+ annual report and hears direction from families on next steps
When Staff Changes, Processes Shouldn't. Learn more »
 

University of Waterloo
What's the difference between traditional and AI data centres? This Ontario prof says it's their computers

Ontario
Ontario should embrace data centres to keep information in Canadian hands, Ford says

London
London ranks fifth among North America's emerging tech markets: report

Waterloo Region
Waterloo Region lands in North American tech top 10: CBRE report
 
Webinar: Climate-related financial disclosures for municipalities
 

Whitehorse
City Adopts New Regulations for Short-Term Rentals

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Housing starts and construction data for July 2026

Government of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's Housing Starts Stay on Top

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada announces Amherst as new Local Partner committed to using the Housing Design Catalogue

Saint John
Council backs 267-unit apartment project for city's north end

North Bay
North Bay parking study targets downtown needs
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Alberta
Alberta Utilities Commission rejects power plant for Olds data centre plan

Spruce Grove
City Initiates Comprehensive Invasive Goldfish Management Strategy

Township of Hamilton
Township Celebrates the Grand Reopening of the Laurie Lawson Outdoor Education Centre

District of Hope
Volunteers clean up 13K cubic feet of trash from Hope trail
 
 

Ontario
Ontario Connecting 600,000 More People to a Family Doctor or Primary Care Team

Manitoba
Manitoba Government Invests $97,000 to Expand Northern Healthy Food Initiative

Government of Canada
New research centre to address Indigenous health priorities in Yukon

Prince Edward Island
Province expands support for fertility care
 

Sudbury
Rat sightings surge in part of Sudbury, residents seek city intervention
 

Alberta
Strengthening early intervention supports
 

Manitoba
Provincial Government Invests $286,000 for Recreation and Active Living Projects in Seven Northern Affairs Communities

Kingsville
Council to invest $100K in soccer field drainage upgrades

Yorkton
Jaycee Beach design phase moves forward, forcing dog park out

Ottawa
City buys Stittsville park for $1 after thinking it owned it for years

Simcoe County
No more room on the courts to play pickleball? New ones to open in this community

Lunenburg
Parks Canada, the Town of Lunenburg and the Lunenburg Academy Foundation Are Partnering to Restore the Lunenburg Academy Roof
 

Moncton
City approves e-scooter rental bylaw

Windsor
Transit Windsor to launch new fare system in October

Montreal
The Montreal metro is turning 60 and the STM is planning festivities over the next 2 months

BC Transit
Greater Victoria BC Transit workers begin job action with ‘uniform ban'

Windsor
Angled parking spots coming to downtown Windsor
 

Alberta
Combatting human trafficking in Alberta

Saskatchewan
New Partnership Puts First Nations at the Table on Wildfire Strategy

University of Northern British Columbia
Driving research forward to improve wildfire evacuation planning

Moncton
Moncton installing surveillance camera at RCMP memorial after bronze maple leaf stolen

Barrie
Southern Georgian Bay OPP officer charged with sexual assault, breach of trust: SIU

Delta
Delta police cleared after arrest led to testicle injury

Manitoba
No charges for Manitoba police officer who shot, killed aggressive dog in First Nation

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Woman's Death in Greater Napanee

Independent Investigations Office of BC
IIO Concludes Investigation into April 2026 Incident in Quesnel
 
 

Alberta
Librarians feeling anxious about complying with new restrictions ahead of Jan. 1 deadline

Prince Edward Island
P.E.I. unveils benches inspired by popular novel

London
The London Public Library wants your old high school yearbooks, bad fashion choices and all

Cold Lake
Council funds street painting to honour veterans' service
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
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City of Cranbrook
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Human Resources Officer - Recruitment and Benefits
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Chainsaw and Chipper Operator Safety Courses
 
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Heroes Among Us
By Gord Hume
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Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 
 
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Date: 19 Aug 2026
FREE WEBINAR: AI-Powered Enterprise Process Mapping
 

Date: 19 Aug 2026
Certificate in Lean Yellow Belt ($70 CAD Online)
 

Date: 19 Aug 2026
FREE Online Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion
 

Date: 19 Aug 2026
AORS Training: Supervisor Due Diligence (Live Webinar) POSTPONED
 

Date: 19 Aug 2026
Certificate in Manager Essentials ($25 CAD Online)
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When Staff Changes, Processes Shouldn't. Learn more »
 
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Leaving Big Cities
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Webinar: Climate-related financial disclosures for municipalities
 
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »

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International partnership with Durham College and the University of the Highlands and Islands advances renewable energy education and workforce development
 
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L'UQAT dévoile son identité de marque modernisée, reflet de son évolution et de son esprit bâtisseur
 

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