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Study: Millennials in the housing market
Housing affordability is a concern for many younger Canadians. Homeownership rates have been declining since 2011, while rental markets have posed financial challenges for young renters in recent. . . . . . ( more )
 

University of Toronto
Properly crediting employees for their ideas is key to building a strong workplace culture: Study
 

Canadian HR Reporter
Town of Lincoln's HR Team recognized nationally as one of Canada's Leading HR Teams for 2026
 

Bruce County
Bruce County announces new Director of Human Services
 

Government of Canada
Government invests nearly $1 billion in small craft harbours to grow Canada's economy and support coastal communities
 

Ontario
Province Investing Nearly $44 Million to Rehabilitate Aging Water Infrastructure in Niagara Region
 

Region of Waterloo
Council approves Water Supply Capacity Allocation Policy to support future growth
 

Fraser Institute
Quebec's below-market priced hydroelectricity rates result in billions more for the province in equalization payments every year
 

Strategic economic and cultural partnership
City of Vaughan and City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, sign Sister City Agreement
 

Ontario
Province Invests $1.5 Million to Protect Great Lakes and Drive Local Innovation
 

Kingston
City Achieves National Milestones in Homelessness Response
 
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St. Thomas
City Mourns the Passing of Former Mayor Cliff Barwick

Durham Region
‘Democracy deserves elections': Durham regional chair rejects provincial plan to appoint position

Manitoba
Winnipeg Beach residents 'really puzzled' as Manitoba town faces provincial administration: former mayor
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Manitoba
Province to run Winnipeg Beach after council loses quorum

Cape Breton Regional Municipalit
CBRM lease-to-own waterfront deal sparks calls for more transparency
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Winnipeg
Owner of Manwin Hotel sues City of Winnipeg for $15M
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Maple Ridge
City Launches Streamlined Online Home Improvement Permits

Sooke
Sooke eyes 3D tool for growth planning

Saanich
Saanich to explore cell tower siting policy following resident concerns
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Municipalities N.L. 'gobsmacked' by PCs changing multi-year infrastructure funding program

New Brunwick
High-income N.B. households benefit most from government electricity assistance

Parksville
Parksville Council Adopts 2026-2030 Financial Plan

Amherst
Key Budget Investments Build On Year of Progress in Amherst

Kimberley
2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan Overview Available for Public Review

Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam Preparing To Launch Pre-Development Funding Grant Program

Cold Lake
Council approves third Childcare Space Incentive Grant
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Ottawa
Committee approves plan to help rural businesses grow and succeed

Manitoba
Provincial Government Introduces Budget Implementation Bill That Would Remove Provincial Sales Tax from Groceries

Ontario
World's largest nuclear facility could be built in Ontario with new $300M deal

New Brunswick
‘Quite a blow to everyone': N.B. Agropur staff speak out after news of facility closure

County of Brant
County launches Rural Prosperity Community Improvement Plan

Regina
City to sell part of REAL Campus to Brandt Sports & Entertainment

SMARTStart Program
Town Partners with the Bow Valley Pride Network to support long-term success of local businesses

Montreal
Montreal among four cities to host final Olympic qualifier ahead of Los Angeles Games

Red Deer
Building permit values increase in April
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Sault Ste. Marie
City seeks smarter pothole strategies

Montreal
Mayor announces more money to tackle city's pothole problems

Toronto
Why was Leslieville so stinky recently? Toronto Water says cause of recent stench resolved

Winnipeg
Future plans unveiled for iconic St. Boniface water tower
 
 

Edmonton
Council approves rezoning for 25-storey residential tower, despite community concern

Greater Victoria
Office vacancies hit historic high as other cities reverse trend

Northwest Territories
Fort Simpson Modular Housing Project Milestone Marks Shift from Planning to Production

Calgary
Imperial Oil eyes redeveloping once-contaminated south Calgary community for housing

Surrey
Mayor ‘steaming' about stopping of supportive housing in Surrey

British Columbia
Opening affordable homes for Hornby Island residents
 

London
London joins 425 cities in Great Lakes declaration

Greater Victoria
Province looks to eradicate eggleaf spurge prolific in Greater Victoria
 
 

Region of Waterloo
Elementary school suspensions take effect today

Nova Scotia
One Person One Record to Launch Across Central Health Zone

Manitoba
Province Declares a Public Health Emergency to Combat the Spread of HIV

Ontario
Province Lowering Eligibility Age for Life-Saving Colon Cancer Screening

Youth Mental Health Fund
The Government of Canada is making an investment in youth mental health

Prince Edward Island
Cooling upgrades for private long-term and community care facilities

Carman
Ants invade hospital in southern Manitoba for second time, cancelling surgeries
 

British Columbia
A marmot mystery: southern species pops up in northern B.C.
 

Township of Brock
New Accessible Ramp and Stairs Completed at Manilla Community Hall
 

City of Nanaimo
New play area opens at Beban Park Social Centre

Edmonton
‘Playgrounds for everyone': City councillors ponder use of river valley green spaces for golf courses

Regional District of Central Kootenay
Castlegar Recreation Commission ‘frustrated and disappointed' with arena delays
 
 

Stratford
New accessible taxi pilot project coming to capital region

London
City politicians support e-scooter pilot project extension, new fines to improve safety

Calgary
Council debating future of CTrain free fare zone
 

Oliver
Town mourns death of longtime fire chief

Prince Edward County
Honouring a legacy of service: Fire pumper truck donated to training centre in memory of Jim Young

Government of Alberta
Police Review Commission leadership transition

Government of Ontario
Ontario Reducing Wait Times for Police Record Checks

Saint John
Council votes to keep police board, but make changes to improve relationship

Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen
Keremeos Fire Department looking for more funds to purchase new engine

Lethbridge
Lethbridge city council postpones integrated fire, EMS funding decision

High Level
How one northern Alberta town is bracing for wildfires this spring

Independent Investigations Office of B.C.
IIO says ‘no unnecessary force' used during VicPD arrest that left man with serious injuries

Charlottetown
Police officers cleared of wrongdoing in death of man in their custody
 

Town of Oakville
Oakville youth bring big colour and big creativity to Iroquois Ridge Community Centre
 
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