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Referendum Reality? Half in Alberta & Saskatchewan call for vote on independence, but fewer would actually leave
The path for a referendum on separation in Alberta was laid out by Premier Danielle Smith, even though she has been adamant that she does not support the movement. In Saskatchewan, Premier Scott Moe. . . . . . ( more )
 

Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
Mayors from across Canada gather to identify solutions to local substance use crises
 

BC Recreation and Parks Association
Congratulations to the 2025 BCRPA Provincial Awards of Excellence recipients
 

British Columbia
B.C. supports projects that help communities prepare for climate emergencies
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
Premier Hogan Announces New Cabinet
 

Grey County
Grey County welcomes CAO Randy Scherzer
 

United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Cameron Harper to become new Director of Transportation Services
 

Grimsby
Town's HR Team is one of Canada's best
 

Government Finance Officers Association
LaSalle Earns Distinguished Budget Award for 10th Year
 

City of Barrie and Township of Springwater
Developing Shared Principles for Boundary Adjustment and Cross Border Servicing
 
A Century of Service to Canada | Commissionaires
 

Guelph
City, Guelph Public Library reach tentative agreement with CUPE

Alberta
AUPE begin historic strike vote, province applies for lockout
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Oro-Medonte
Mayor doesn't plan to use strong mayor powers for boundary talks

Lethbridge
Plans in the works to create non-profit to manage Lethbridge and District Exhibition
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Surrey
Former finance clerk suspected of defrauding city of $2.5 million

Saskatchewan
Former Saskatchewan government employee charged with $650,000 fraud, money laundering
Save energy and cut costs using GMF support in Québec
 

Government of Canada
Tsilhqot'in Nation signs historic Coordination Agreement with Canada and British Columbia towards First Nations-led child and family services

British Columbia
Nisga'a, B.C., Canada celebrate 25th anniversary of Nisga'a Treaty

Pikangikum First Nation
Ontario First Nation seeks emergency relief in Federal Court over water crisis
Solar Vision – Commercial solar lighting solutions
 

Ottawa
Ottawa to ban attaching consumption monitoring devices to municipal water meters
 
Complimentary Webinar: Advancing Accessibility in Municipal Operations
 

Windsor
City stands firm on buying American outdoor furniture

Parksville
Council Adopts 2025-2029 Financial Plan

Coaldale
Town Council Approves 2025 Property Tax Bylaw

Morinville
Council Approves 2025 Municipal Property Tax Bylaw, Lowering Tax Rate for Residents
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Saskatchewan
Province Leads the Nation With 21,100 Jobs Added in April and Lowest Unemployment Rate in Canada

Metro Vancouver
Housing prices may lower amid economic uncertainty, experts say

Lethbridge
Evolving agriculture and events in Lethbridge

Penticton
City sees significant progress in first quarter of 2025
 

British Columbia
Premier vows to push forward with legislation fast-tracking major projects

Cote First Nation
Cote First Nation celebrates new Saulteaux language sign at local arena
 
 

Vancouver
Three proposed skyscrapers would break Vancouver record heights

Fredericton
Proposed higher-density housing next to Fredericton universities gets mixed reaction

Back to the drawing board
Victoria council conflicted on proposed hotel in Old Town

University of Guelph
Large student housing project in Guelph paused over $15 million development charges dispute

Village of Anmore
A small Metro Vancouver municipality could triple in population — and not everyone's happy about it

‘Losing our competitive edge'
Housing prices in Saskatchewan continue to set new records, more homes needed: SRA

Ottawa
Rental rates higher in Kanata and Gloucester compared to other parts of Ottawa: report

Manitoba
Provincial Government Announces Progress on Ending Chronic Homelessness

British Columbia
B.C. supports people experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo

British Columbia
Weapons and violence inside supportive housing buildings a concern for providers
 

Canada
These 28 U.S. cities are sinking, new research shows. Canada could be impacted too

Saskatoon
City eyes stricter energy standards, home builders split on costs

Montreal
Noise and environmental concerns sparking community pushback against airport plans

McGill University
Antibiotics from human use are contaminating rivers worldwide, study shows

Calgary
City committee eyes incentives to push planting of trees on private property
 
 

Ontario
Province Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home Expansion in Parry Sound

Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Health expands STI self-testing kits to include HIV screening
 

Medicine Hat
City announces change to Animal Pound Services

Montague
Students in Montague, P.E.I., putting hammers to nails to help provide more owl habitat

Saskatchewan
Veterinarians are drowning in appointments

Ontario
Wildlife centres work together to protect baby animals
 

Nova Scotia
New Regional Advisory Councils to Support Community-led Remedy Work
 
 

Richmond
Minoru Park Lakes receives prestigious provincial award

Burnaby
City's Harmony for All program wins Program Excellence Award from BCRPA

Conception Bay South
C.B.S. Baseball building accessible ‘Field of Dreams' with help from the Blue Jays

Town of Cochrane
Riverbank rehabilitation begins at Jim Uffelmann Memorial Park mid-May

Cariboo Regional District
CRD Commits $1 Million to Improve Access to Esler Sports Complex
 
 

Montreal
Most streets in Montreal are not safe for pedestrians: study

TransLink
TransLink offers streamlined trucking standards for region
 

Ottawa
Construction of new Ottawa police station in Barrhaven marks ‘significant step'

Winnipeg
Winnipeg neighbourhood looking to set up community patrol

Newfoundland and Labrador
Adam's Cove fire under control, damage assessment still to come, says mayor

St. John's
Massive St. John's fentanyl bust a 'canary in the coal mine' for danger to come, prof says

Timmins
Timmins Police Service says violent crime calls are down so far in 2025

Barrie
SIU clears Barrie officer after woman dies following arrest

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Discontinues Scarborough Investigation

Special Investigations Unit
Man Responsible for Own Injury; SIU Discontinues Ottawa Investigation

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Injuries Suffered by Man While Lodged in NAPS Mishkeegogamang Detachment Cell
 

New Brunswick
New legislation to recognize profession of the artist

Fredericton
Historic Cannons Restored and Reinstalled at Officers' Square

Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Government Announces Support Towards A New Amelia Earhart Statue

'Record year for demolitions'
Calgary heritage expert laments blanket rezoning

Ottawa
City designates part of ByWard Market as ‘Irish Village'

London
Is London living up to its UNESCO music designation? Some say the city's out of tune
 
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Canada's New Government
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Save energy and cut costs using GMF support in Québec
 
 
EVENTS

Date: 13 May 2025
Reserves and Reserve Funds 101 Workshop
 

Date: 13 May 2025 au 14 May 2025
AORS Training: Gravel Road School
 

Date: 14 May 2025 au 15 May 2025
Reserves and Reserve Funds 201 Workshop
 

Date: 14 May 2025 au 15 May 2025
Blue Cities 2025 - Navigating the waves: Strategic management of risk in uncertain times
 

Date: 16 May 2025
Certificate in Business Innovation (Online)
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Solar Vision – Commercial solar lighting solutions
 
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Choosing Vacation Locations
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Complimentary Webinar: Advancing Accessibility in Municipal Operations
 
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