March 27, 2025 Edition
Stronger Together : FCM's Annual Conference and Trade Show 2025
share
MIN The Municipal Information Network

Your Municipal News
March 27, 2025 Edition
Your Municipal News
March 27, 2025 Edition
 Share

TOP NEWS
 
The Teeter-Totter of Elections
By Gord Hume
A federal election is both an enormous opportunity for municipal officials, and a risky situation. It's like being on a teeter-totter on the playground when the fat kid jumps off. First, the. . . . . . ( more )
 

Toronto
Council appoints new Deputy City Managers for Community Development & Social Services and Community & Emergency Services
 

Government of Nova Scotia
Free Trade Bill Leads Canada; Session Lays Groundwork for a Stronger, More Resilient Nova Scotia
 

Durham
Region commits $13.25 million to build affordable rental housing
 

Charlottetown
City Supports Confederation Centre's Redevelopment Project Through Land Purchase
 

Mississauga
A trifecta! City earns three awards for financial excellence
 

Prince Edward Island
New map shows location of PEI sport and recreation facilities
 

Brampton
City invests to deliver first dedicated year-round cricket facility as part of the 2025 Budget
 

Penticton
Thousands of firefighters coming to Penticton for upcoming conferences
 

Midland
Town restoring iconic murals with investment from Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant
 
Streamline operations effortlessly with MuniPro Suite. Learn more!
 

Cambridge
City mourns passing of former Mayor Erwin Nelson

Guelph
Councillor taking leave of absence to run in federal election
Don't feed the wildfires: Take action to protect your home & community
 

Region of Waterloo
Region and CUPE 1656 reach tentative agreement
Webinar: Building for the future with better community housing
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
House of Assembly Launches New Historical Statutes Index and Enhanced Features on Existing Resources

Simcoe County
Councillors stage protest during Simcoe County composition vote

Ottawa
Motion to drop racism definition panned as 'really bad look' at council

Terrace
Council updates 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
Activate Your Neighbourhood with our Tactical Guide
 

Wilmot
Councillors accused of 'bullying' by colleague cleared of code of conduct violations

Strait Shores
Legality of sanctions against councillor questioned

Oro-Medonte
Springwater mayor speaks out about disrespectful comment made after county council meeting

Amherstburg
Town says legal action possible against Boblo Island developer over ferry service

Amherstburg
Public Statement from the Town Regarding Boblo Island Ferry Service
Helping municipalities solve the housing supply crisis.
 

British Columbia
New framework introduced for First Nations consultation on mining claims

Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador
Health and Wellness Self-Determination: A New Chapter for First Nations in Quebec
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 

Halifax
New datasets available on Open Data
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Toronto
City council unanimously backs restricting U.S. companies from bidding on Toronto contracts

Northwest Territories
GNWT ending NWT Carbon Tax for most users on April 1

Swift Current
City Council approves 2025 Municipal Budget

Cranbrook
Council Directs Administration To Bring Forward Proposed 6.4% Tax Levy Bylaw For 2025

Central Elgin
Council Approves 2025 Municipal Budget

Middlesex County
Middlesex County Adopts 2025 Budget Focused on Essential Services and Strategic Investments

Edmonton
Community Revitalization Levy sparks debate into use of public funds for private projects
 

Toronto
City Council takes action to protect local economy in response to U.S. tariffs

Peel Region
Council passes motion in response to U.S. tariffs

York Region supporting local economy in response to tariffs
Council introduces new procurement measures to help address tariff-related cost increases

Halifax
Halifax reviews contracts with American firms amid ongoing trade war

Ottawa
What has Ottawa's night mayor actually done?

Economic Development Office Annual Report 2024
Brampton's business momentum continues
 

Edmonton
University of Alberta med school students push for creation of ICU for homeless Edmontonians

St. John's
10-storey apartment building clears major hurdle as St. John's city council looks to encourage density

Wood Buffalo
Council approves new Land Use Bylaw

Waterloo
City's housing commitment recognized with $1.3 million in additional federal funding

British Columbia
Indigenous women in Surrey will have new complex-care housing, support

Winnipeg
City eyes lots near transit loop, bus garage for affordable housing

Charlottetown
Council votes against letting shelter and outreach centre stay on Park Street
 

Saskatoon
City Administration recommends later shift to SK Recycles-led program in 2028

British Columbia
B.C. energy minister says treaty not a 'bargaining chip' in U.S. trade dispute

Clean Energy Canada
Report calls for all new apartment buildings to have EV charging capability

Matachewan First Nation
Investigation underway after allegations of illegal sewage dumping in Montreal River
 
 

Canada
Amid Canada's largest measles outbreak in more than a decade, experts say this COVID-era tool could help

Ontario
Unclear when homelessness and addiction hubs will open in Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie

Campbell River
Strathcona Regional District Reaches Major Milestone in Transformative Healthcare Housing Project
 

University of British Columbia
Canada slowest to report avian flu samples to global database, UBC researchers find

Lambton County
Lambton Public Health confirms second case of bird flu in Lambton County
 

Halifax
Halifax changes parks and recreation registration platform
 
 

Montreal
Mayor decries lack of public transit funding in Quebec budget
 

Alberta
RCMP deputy commissioner retiring

North Bay
Police undergoing tactical training throughout the city

Saskatoon
City struggling with hundreds of overdoses in past month as city, province consider solutions

Hastings County
Three Local Paramedics Receive Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery

Newfoundland and Labrador
Sheshatshiu leaders barricade town as residents discuss how to deal with flow of drugs

Special Investigations Unit
Off duty OPP officer charged with assault in northern Ontario road rage case

Special Investigations Unit
SIU says Niagara police officers acted legally when they fired anti-riot weapons at man during arrest

Nova Scotia
Thieves cause thousands in damage to rural N.S. volunteer fire station

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Scarborough Collision
Don't feed the wildfires: Take action to protect your home & community
 
PREMIUM JOBS

Town of Crossfield
Community Peace Officer I
 

The Municipality of the Village of Lions Bay
Parking and Park Patroller
 

Peace River Regional District
Finance Clerk
 

The Municipality of the Village of Lions Bay
Fire Chief
DISPLAY THE FULL LIST
Webinar: Building for the future with better community housing
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
Celebrating Celebrations
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
READ
Activate Your Neighbourhood with our Tactical Guide
 
 
EVENTS

Date: 27 March 2025
Disability Inclusion Workshop and Panel Discussion - Virtual
 

Date: 8 April 2025 au 9 April 2025
AORS Training: Gravel Road School
 

Date: 10 April 2025 au 11 April 2025
AORS Training: Gravel Road School
 

Date: 15 April 2025 au 17 April 2025
AORS Training: Public Works Leadership Development Program (PWLDP) (CRS)
 

Date: 15 April 2025
AORS Training: OTM Book 7 - Traffic Control and Protection
DISPLAY THE FULL LIST
Helping municipalities solve the housing supply crisis.
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
Local Sales Tax—A Case Study
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
READ
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.

  FB   Twitter   LinkedIn  
 

TOP NEWS ON OUR NETWORKS
RIM
Municipal (french)
Rappel des décisions à prendre en prévision des élections générales municipales du 2 novembre 2025
 
Education News
Education
Loran Scholars Foundation
36 Commitments to Build a Brighter Future
 
AMEQ
Education (french)
Leadership féminin dans les universités : en finir avec le plafond de verre
 

Web: https://municipalinfonet.com/MS/bulletin/MIN_March_27,_2025.htm

This message is sent to our members and participants.

If you no longer wish to receive our newsletter, you may remove your email address from this list: : https://municipalinfonet.com/unsubscribe.php?choix=news&txtMail=[[Courriel]]

[[adresse]]