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February 13, 2026 Edition
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February 13, 2026 Edition
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Mon Dieu
By Gord Hume
Mon Dieu. If there was ever a column that one did not want to write, it would be this one, but the horrors and tragedy that occurred in Tumbler Ridge, BC are so raw and ugly that a nation. . . . . . ( more )
 

Government of Canada
Canada introduces Bill for Self-Government Treaty with the Manitoba Métis Federation
 

Gibbons
Town provides update following presentation to Sturgeon County and Provincial Direction for expedited viability review
 

Sturgeon County
Statement on Town of Gibbons Viability Review
 

Northumberland County
County announces departure of Acting Chief Administrative Officer Glenn Dees
 

Prince Edward Island
Premier Rob Lantz swears in new government cabinet
 

Yukon
Senior leadership appointments in the Government of Yukon public service
 

Lacombe County
County appoints new District Fire Chief for the Eckville Fire Department
 

Quinte West
City and crossing guards reach a collective agreement
 

University of Waterloo
The hidden impact of polluted snow
 

Port Hope
Ontario Secures Agreement to Advance World's Largest Nuclear Generating Station
 

New Brunswick
Government releases first climate change risk assessment
 

Government of Canada
Protecting the Mackenzie River: The Canada Water Agency invests over $1 million in 6 new freshwater projects
 

Ontario Investing $20 Million to Protect Species at Risk
New funding supports community-led conservation efforts across the province
 

Capital Regional District
Hartland Renewable Natural Gas Facility recognized with Climate Change Business Journal Award
 

Winnipeg
City receives federal funding to tackle climate change
 

Bracebridge
Town launches “RZone” policy to promote safe, respectful community spaces
 

Chatham-Kent
Municipality Transitioning to New Inclusion Services Model for Special Needs Resourcing
 
A Century of Service to Canada | Commissionaires
 

The Blue Mountains
Town Council Approves 2026-2027 Corporate Strategic Plan

County of Grande Prairie
Resident Satisfaction Remains Very Strong
The Osgoode Certificate in Municipal Law and Governance
 

Pembroke
Mayor Gervais meets with former Pembroke mayors
Prefab Precast Concrete—A Resilient Solution to Canada's Housing Needs
 

Montreal
Montreal to cut 1,000 jobs over 4 years, maintain hiring freeze
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Saskatoon
City unveils strategic plan for next four years
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 

Ontario
Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards mayor has pay suspended 180 days for abusing strong mayor powers, harassment, intimidation
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Anishinabek Nation
Anishinabek Nation concerned about changes to Ontario's Permits to Take Water program
Don't feed the wildfires: Take action to protect your home & community
 

Medicine Hat
Look Up and Live! New online map displays overhead powerlines and safety resources
 

Town of Tecumseh
Town Adopts 2026 Mayor's Budget

Yorkton
City approves 2026 budget, prioritizes roads and water infrastructure

North Cowichan
North Cowichan to sell a 3.4-acre property to Cowichan Green Community for $10
 

Manitoba
Provincial Government Invests $1.49 Million in Deloraine-Winchester Airport Upgrades

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Nearly $200K in federal funding backs 2 Yukon companies to build local clean energy and mining tech

Regina
Regina may soon be home to an AI data centre, documents show

Ottawa
College Ward councillor calls on City of Ottawa to weigh in on Algonquin College cuts
 

Calgary
Calgary requires at least $5.7B over next 10 years for critical infrastructure

London
‘As the city grows, we need to be able to store more water': New water reservoir nearing completion in southwest London

New Brunswick
Planning and design work underway on new bridge linking Île-de-Lamèque and Shippagan

Windsor
Relationship with Ambassador Bridge company 'a step forward, 2 steps back,' Windsor mayor says

Summerside
Opening of major infrastructure project to support housing development, improve connectivity, and strengthen long-term community growth across the city

Regina
‘Time is of the essence': Mayor Bachynski says federal funding must be expedited

Winnipeg
A look at the first phase of upgrades to the North End sewage treatment plant

Spruce Grove
Preferred aeration method identified for stormwater management facilities
 
 

Windsor
Near 100-year-old downtown Windsor office building converted into residential units, soon accepting tenants

Quebec
Quebec to launch portal to help those waiting for subsidized housing find homes

Town of Smithers
Smithers Selected as Heart and Hearth Community

Ottawa
Council approves pilot for more affordable homes

Antigonish
Town Approves Amendments to Modernize Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law
 

Saskatchewan
Reaction mixed in Saskatchewan after EV sales mandate dropped

Cochrane
Council approves Bow River Strategy, a 20-year vision for Cochrane's river corridor
 
 

Saskatchewan
Robot Assisted Surgeries Strengthening Patient Care in Saskatchewan
 

Ottawa
Here's how many dog bites and attacks were reported in Ottawa in 2025

Humber Polytechnic
Humber alumnus leads bird-safe glass initiative at Lakeshore Campus

University of Waterloo
Putting together the puzzle on white-nose syndrome
 

Manitoba
Provincial Government Invests $2 Million to Support Manitoba Families

Welland
Welland hospital closing its long-term care home, saying building doesn't meet safety standards
 

Township of Esquimalt
Township undertaking a comprehensive Recreation Strategic Plan

Swift Current
Aquatic Centre Funding & Rehabilitation Project Update

District of West Vancouver
New outdoor pickleball courts and street-style skateboard area coming to Gleneagles
 
 

Ottawa
Transit Committee Receives an Update on OC Transpo Rail and Bus Service Delivery

Ottawa
OC Transpo directed to explore refunds, discounts for OC Transpo disruptions

Coaldale
Coaldale & District Handi-Ride to Pilot New "Affordable Ride Pass"

Thunder Bay
Councillors hold off on endorsing plan to temporarily reduce Thunder Bay Transit schedules
 

Ottawa
Council approves advancing new paramedic facility

Town of Comox
Comox Valley elected officials tour the North Cowichan RCMP detachment and consider the future of the local detachment building

Peace River Regional District
PRRD releases regional Agricultural Emergency Response Plan

Alberta
Redwood Meadows fire department receives $300,000 donation after station blaze

Canada
Ottawa commits to keeping Mounties on front lines, says fixing federal policing is priority

Toronto
Toronto police have issued over $2M in tickets to drivers for parking on snow routes

Quebec
More than 'transport:' Paramedics succumbing to depressing, PTSD and suicide

Calgary
Calgary police launch second Operation Order sweep targeting safety, social disorder downtown

Coquitlam
Coquitlam Mountie fired over vulgar messages in group chats

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Fatal Police-Involved Shooting on Wapekeka First Nation
 
 

Yarmouth
Town of Yarmouth Sells 341 Main Street to Land's End to Realize Downtown Arts Hub

Timmins
Ontario Heritage Week - An Opportunity to Explore Our Diverse Heritage
 
The Osgoode Certificate in Municipal Law and Governance
 
PREMIUM JOBS

The Municipality of the Village of Lions Bay
Fire Chief
 

Municipal District of Greenview
Director, Corporate Services
 

Town of Whitby
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Temporary
 

The Municipality of the Village of Lions Bay
By-law Enforcement Officer
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Prefab Precast Concrete—A Resilient Solution to Canada's Housing Needs
 
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The Public Trust
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 
 
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We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 
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Sniping at City Halls
By Gord Hume
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Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
Don't feed the wildfires: Take action to protect your home & community

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