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October 22, 2026 Edition
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October 22, 2026 Edition
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Adaptation policies must be built around the local communities facing climate change
Municipal governments are at the forefront of climate adaptation, developing plans and responding when disasters strike. But even though local governments are limited to their municipal boundaries,. . . . . . ( more )
 

Applications close December 18, 2026
Intact opens applications for Climate Resilience Grants as communities face growing flood and wildfire risks
 

Government of Canada
Government launches new directive to reduce red tape and strengthen competitiveness
 

Trade Diversification Corridors Fund
The Government of Canada invests $254 million to support trade diversification and increase trade capacity in the Saint John Trade Corridor
 

Yarmouth
Town Appoints Chris Frotten as New Chief Administrative Officer
 

Oakville
Chief Administrative Officer Jane Clohecy to retire after 20 years of service with the Town of Oakville
 

St. Thomas
St. Thomas Fire Chief David Gregory Announces Retirement
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
Minister Petten Announces the 2026 Recipient of the Derrick Bragg Leadership Award
 

District of Squamish
District receives Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
 

Township of Esquimalt
Esquimalt Nation and Township of Esquimalt sign historic relationship agreement
 

Fraser Institute
Canada ranks 30th out of 32 industrialized countries with universal health care on the number of doctors, despite one of highest spending levels
 
Smarter Security. Stronger Communities. | Commissionaires
 

Port Moody
Statement from the Mayor's Office on the passing of former mayor John Northey

Ajax
Statement on the Passing of Former Ajax Councillor Randy Low

Stony Plain
Town Presents Annual Matthew Claus Award to Community Development Officer, Deanna Butz

Lacombe County
Council re-elects Reeve John Ireland, Deputy Reeve Dwayne West during the 2026 Organizational Meeting

Rocky View County
Council Makes Annual Appointments

Sooke
Sooke election recount confirms results, adjusts five candidates' totals
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 

Unifor
Nova Scotia union members to receive damages following unconstitutional Bill 148

qathet Regional District
qRD Wins Two BC Municipal Safety Association Awards
Build stronger municipal judgment. Make better decisions.
 

Vancouver
Councillors pledge to reverse previous council's decisions

Rural Municipality of Mount Stewart
As Canadians drink less, one rural P.E.I. community offers a different way to socialize
Elections set new expectations and priorities for municipal staff.
 

Yellowknife
Councillor-elect decries 'toxic' use of social media this election. He's not alone
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
 

Government of Canada
More than $3.3 million invested in Indigenous-led projects across Nova Scotia

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory
A First Nation community is using a data centre to preserve its heritage

Alberta
First Nation chief seeks formal explanation after ballot shortages in Alberta referendum
Who decided to replace the Alberta RCMP? Not Albertans. Have your say.
 

Ajax
Town of Ajax pilots innovative asphalt recycling technology

Connect Grey
Grey County launches online engagement platform

Brampton
Plan your next adventure through the new Experience Brampton website; stay in the know with the newsletter

Battleford Connect
Town launches new mass notification system
 
PlayPower Canada, your trusted source for playgrounds and so much more.
 

New Brunswick
Did an unasked question cost N.B. Power customers $158 million?
 

Canadian Federation of Independent Business
CFIB statement on federal Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Competitiveness and Red Tape Reduction

Alberta
Staying in Canada is a 'huge relief' for Alberta business leaders

Town of Marathon
Hemlo Mining commits $2.25 million to Marathon Active Living Centre

Cochrane Temiskaming
Cochrane Temiskaming Resource Centre upgrades funded through provincial program

Tofino
Vancouver Island town named one of the world's top 10 trending travel destinations: Skyscanner
 

Manitoba
Governments of Canada and Manitoba Partner with Peguis First Nation and Fisher River Cree Nation for Phase 1 Flood Mitigation

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Council establishes Rural Snow and Ice Control Policy
 
 

Leamington
Council approves zoning changes for Seacliff Drive development

Saskatoon
Mayor says city is 'managing a crisis, not solving a problem'

New Brunswick
‘There's always hope': Homeless numbers rise in New Brunswick
 

Antigonish
New Substation for Antigonish Electric Utility Energized

Comox Valley
Current Environmental wins Comox Valley Project Watershed's Keeping It Living Award

McGill University
Study finds air quality warnings had only a modest impact on Montrealers' movements

Saskatoon
City launches Commercial Energy Planner and Commercial Energy Loan Program to support building upgrades

Aurora
Town to plant 4,800 new trees to grow community's urban canopy

City of Thorold
Expanding the Carolinian Forest Ecosystem at Lakeview Cemetery

Airdrie
City completes energy-efficient lighting retrofit at Genesis Place
 
 

Ontario
Ontario Breaks Ground on New Emergency Department at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital in Petrolia

New Brunswick
Government delivers on commitment to create mental health advocate position

Innisfil
Foundation lands as Innisfil prepares for new MRI machine

The Conversation
Why ‘vertical farming' is not a fix for our food system

Whitehorse
Yukon Housing to units for lead in drinking water after elevated levels found last year
 

Regional District of Central Kootenay
RDCK exploring regional park opportunity at West Creston Ferry Landing
 
 

Montreal
More than half of Montreal's adult population rides a bike: study

Tecumseh
New e-bike and e-scooter rules coming to Tecumseh
 

Columbia Shuswap Regional District
CSRD supports firefighting agreement with First Nation

Iqaluit
Deputy mayor calls on police foot patrols to resume

Ontario
Anishinabek police launch vulnerable persons registry

Nova Scotia
RCMP apologizes for 'grossly inadequate' investigation into N.S. workplace drowning

Nova Scotia
Appeal of an N.S. RCMP officer's sexual assault acquittal has been abandoned by Crown

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Discontinues Cambridge Collision Investigation
 

Halifax
Halifax's famous clock celebrates 223 years of keeping time

St. Thomas
Next St. Thomas council to weigh $1M funding ask for railway museum restoration

New Brunswick
From reading to fishing to chow chow: Libraries in northern N.B. bind communities
 
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 
PREMIUM JOBS

Waterhouse Executive Search
Chief Administrative Officer
 

City of Yellowknife
Manager Economic Opportunities, Investments and Partnerships
 

City of Moncton
Senior Planner - Heritage Conservation
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Build stronger municipal judgment. Make better decisions.
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
HR vs AI
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Elections set new expectations and priorities for municipal staff.
 
 
EVENTS

Date: 22 Oct 2026
Certificate in Lean - Leader/Champion ($70 CAD Online)
 

Date: 22 Oct 2026
AORS Training: Snowplow Operator
 

Date: 22 Oct 2026
Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Essentials ($30 CAD Online)
 

Date: 23 Oct 2026
Certificate in Business Innovation ($30 CAD Online)
 

Date: 23 Oct 2026
AORS Training: Trenching Safety POSTPONED
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Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
“The Dumbest Trade War”
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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Symposium sur la gestion de l'eau - Québec choisie meilleure eau du Québec!
 
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Ottawa won't restrict student visas from countries with high asylum-claim rates
 
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Dépenses intra-muros de recherche et développement dans le secteur de l'enseignement supérieur
 

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