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January 26, 2026 Edition
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January 26, 2026 Edition
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By-Election Woes
By Gord Hume
It is always difficult for a municipal council to replace one of its elected members. The deal with the voters at election time is pretty clear: it is a four-year term, and I'm trusting you. . . . . . ( more )
 

Pickering
Ontario Court Upholds Sanctions Against Councillor in Legal Win for the City of Pickering
 

Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors
NOLUM call for integrated housing, health investment of $435 million to protect regional economy
 

West Nipissing
Municipality of West Nipissing Secures $18M in Provincial Funding for Verner Water Project
 

Grimsby
Town Celebrates Completion of the Peach King Centre Expansion and Renovation
 

Region of Peel
Peel Regional Council extends and broadens Development Charges Grant Program to accelerate housing and address affordability including purpose-built rental
 

South Stormont
South Stormont Makes Land Donation to Habitat for Humanity
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Government Awards Contract to Construct 10 Micro Homes in St. John's
 

Manitoba
Provincial Government Invests $5 Million Toward Portage La Prairie Field House
 

Kamloops
City Announces Vision for New Curling and Racquet Sports Complex in Downtown Kamloops
 

Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent Installs New Automated External Defibrillators at 40 Municipal Locations
 

Whitby
Town Receives Federal Funding for Fallen Firefighter Memorial
 
A Century of Service to Canada | Commissionaires
 

Hamilton
Majority of Hamilton council planning to run for reelection this year
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
 

Brampton
City recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers 2026
Webinar: Extend the value of your ERP with HR and workforce technology
 

Metro Vancouver
No imminent Metro Vancouver overhaul coming following Deloitte review

Regina
‘Unfair tool': Regina city council, SUMA to advocate for modernization of municipal tax collection

Lethbridge
Lethbridge mayor focuses on needs, not wants, in annual address

Port Alberni
City Acquires 4835 Argyle Street for Expanded Administrative Use
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 

Hamilton
Parents of boy killed by city bus call for Ontario to better support students with special needs
The Osgoode Certificate in Municipal Law and Governance
 

Tofino
Tofino council supports Tla-o-qui-aht's bid to officially change Chesterman Beach, Kennedy Lake and Meares Island back to their traditional names

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan launch new community website
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Barrie
City launches new online Council and Committees agenda management system
Save the date for the upcoming AORS Trade Show!
 

Steinbach
Province denies disaster assistance funds after 2025 Steinbach flood
 

Lacombe County
County responds to sudden closure of Lacombe Research and Development Centre

Manitoba
Provincial Government Invests $1.2 Million in Portage la Prairie's Future

Peel Region
Peel Region shortchanged when it comes to funding for community services, report says

Calgary
Calgary Economic Development sets target of 2,000 work placements for those aged 18-24

Castlegar
Castlegar's building permit values more than double in 2025
 

Toronto
Toronto plans to complete some road projects before the FIFA World Cup starts this summer

Township of Russell
Collaborating on a Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Project

Quinte West
City receives provincial funding for Mount Pelion booster station

Elgin County
New funding for Elgin County

Ottawa
NCC approves Alexandra Bridge schematic design

Municipality of Lakeshore
Salt Shortage Impacting Lakeshore's Winter Operations
 
 

Riverview
Town Adopts New Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Laws

Red Deer
Feds cancel $12-million housing grant after Red Deer pushes back against zoning changes

Montreal
Montreal aims to address housing crisis by easing rules for developers

Sudbury
Sudbury contractor looks to improvise building material to prevent frostbite among homeless

Sarnia
New housing in Sarnia aims to tackle disproportionate homelessness

Victoria
Mayor says Victoria has no room for more homeless

London
Homelessness agency fears ‘humanitarian crisis' if city hall strictly enforces proposed Good Neighbour Clause in new funding contracts

Thunder Bay
How Thunder Bay is looking to give this south side neighbourhood new life
 

qathet Regional District
qathet Regional District Renews Membership in the Coastal Douglas-fir and Associated Ecosystems Conservation Partnership

Halifax
Councillors look for more ‘teeth' from Green Network Plan
 
 

Manitoba
Provincial Government Recruits 13 U.S.-Trained Physicians to Improve Access to Care

University of Calgary
Rural Community Route brings nursing education closer to home

Ontario
Province Opens Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub in Dufferin County

British Columbia
North Fraser communities celebrate grand opening of Éyameth' Health Centre

Yorkville University
Yorkville University and Abacus Data Identify Social Media and Youth Unemployment as Top Threats to Canadian Youth Mental Health

New Brunswick
Herbicides, metals ruled out as cause of undiagnosed neurological illnesses in N.B.: report
 

Ontario
Ottawa suggests opening sandhill crane hunting in northern Ontario
 

Montreal
Montreal pushes for exemptions to Quebec's cancelled immigration program

New Brunswick
Dementia-care training expands with $4.3-million investment

Maple Ridge
City Launches New Child Feeding Spaces at Maple Ridge Library

Owen Sound
Grey County receives Age-Friendly Community recognition
 

Chilliwack
10 pickleball courts part of new addition coming to Chilliwack recreation centre

Guelph
City and GRCA partnering on future of 126.16 acres along Niska Road

Three Rivers
Only indoor pool in eastern P.E.I. will soon reopen after months-long dry spell
 
 

Montreal
STM professionals approve agreement reached in December
 

British Columbia
West Shore RCMP expansion project headed for ‘catastrophe' warns ex-boss

Sooke
Sooke at risk of losing round-the-clock police coverage

British Columbia
New funding for B.C. forensic lab aims to combat extortion and organized crime

Essex-Windsor
A nurse on the line? Essex-Windsor EMS pitches change to how 911 calls are handled

Edmonton
Edmonton Fire Service responded to more than 10,000 overdose-related calls in 2025

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Terminates Investigation into Man's Apprehension, Hospitalization in Markham

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man's Concussion in Fight with Off-Duty Officers in Toronto

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man Shot by Less-Lethal Firearm in Midland
 

Cambridge
Should a Cambridge landmark be revitalized?
 
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
 
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City of Red Deer
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Waterhouse Executive Search
Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk
 

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
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Webinar: Extend the value of your ERP with HR and workforce technology
 
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The World and City Halls
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 
 
EVENTS

Date: 30 Jan 2026
AORS Training: Sidewalk Plow
 

Date: 5 Feb 2026
AORS Training: Defensive Driving Snowplow
 

Date: 11 Feb 2026
AORS Training: Snowplow Operator
 

Date: 12 Feb 2026
AORS Training: Pickup Truck Plow
 

Date: 17 Feb 2026
AORS Training: Winter Road Patroller
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The Osgoode Certificate in Municipal Law and Governance
 
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A Big Thank You
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 
Save the date for the upcoming AORS Trade Show!

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