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September 16, 2025 Edition
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September 16, 2025 Edition
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Alberta is the first province to add a Canadian citizenship marker to driver's licences and ID cards
This fall, legislation will be introduced to implement the addition of Canadian citizenship status to Albertans' drivers licences or ID cards. This change is part of a broader initiative to give. . . . . . ( more )
 

Turning houses into homes
Community land trusts offer a fix to Canada's housing crisis
 

Surrey
City puts up $250,000 reward fund to combat extortion
 

Ontario
Province Investing More Than $746,000 to Train and Protect Firefighters
 

City of Yellowknife
Negotiations break down
 

Vaughan
City ends Automated Speed Enforcement program on City roads
 

Region of Peel
Peel receives OPWA Project of the Year Award for Belfountain Project
 

Clarington
South Bowmanville Rec Centre receives $10M grant — Clarington's largest community project yet
 

Embrun
Ontario investing $9.6 million in the Township of Russell to enhance the water and storm system
 

Ontario
Province Investing $6.3 Million to Build Multi-Season Arena in Curve Lake First Nation
 

Montreal
Joint investment of $320 million for the infrastructure needed to support the first phase of the Namur-Hippodrome neighborhood
 

Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Monte Creek Firehall Now Complete, Bolstering Community Safety
 

Government of Yukon
User fees introduced for all government-owned electric vehicle chargers
 

Yellowknife
City responding to network security incident
 

London
City retains top-tier Aaa credit rating
 
Whitepaper—Helping Municipal Leaders Report to Council with Confidence
 

Canada
Last election cost Canadians less, while more voters embraced early balloting: Election Canada
Emergency Management Conference: Bordering on Disaster | October 8-9
 

British Columbia
BCGEU wants remote work language added into new agreement

Pointe-Claire
A New Collective Agreement with the City's White-Collar Employees
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Banff
Tackling tourism, housing — while protecting environment — at heart of Banff community plan discussions
Solar Vision – Commercial solar lighting solutions
 

Essex
Mayor pushes for more transparency in council's closed-door meetings

Merritt
Residents file proposed class action against city over 2021 flood
100% plastic-free paper food waste bags that return to the earth.
 

Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations
Audit of FSIN books flags $34M in questionable, ineligible transactions

Saskatchewan
New VR mental health initiative focused on northern Saskatchewan Indigenous communities

Quebec
Oujé-Bougoumou Cree Nation breaks ground on first commercial centre
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Maple Ridge
City Adds Demolition Permits to Growing Base of Efficient Online Applications
 
 

Cold Lake
Council maintains franchise fees at current rates
 

Langley
City Celebrates Historic Infrastructure Milestone with Fraser Highway One-Way Grand Opening
 
 

Toronto
Former Toronto councillor tapped to scale up Canada's affordable housing stock

Ottawa
Maximum heat law in Ottawa presents ‘complex legal, affordability challenges': Staff

Quebec
Protesters say no to Quebec's proposed rent increase formula

Timmins
Timmins Living Space shelter opens new space for clients committed to change

Saskatoon
‘Give them a spot and leave them alone': Saskatoon homeless encampment cleared amid safety concerns

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Two new 8-unit homes dedicated to adults with intellectual disabilities coming to St. John's
 

British Columbia
Environmental assessment certificate granted for Ksi Lisims LNG project

Medicine Hat
Alberta startup to test saltwater battery on Medicine Hat's electrical grid

New Westminster
Large-scale power outage in New Westminster, B.C., caused by squirrel, say BC Hydro
 
 

Nova Scotia
New Long-Term Care Home Opens in Dartmouth
 

Clarington
Dogs get more room to run thanks to $50K grant awarded to Clarington's Animal Shelter

Port Moody
City pilots expansion of dog off-leash area in Bert Flinn Park with addition of morning-only mini loop trail

Langley
Furor as Langley Animal Protection Society's contract terminated by township

British Columbia
Judge says ostrich cull must be allowed to proceed, rejects B.C. farm's bid for stay
 

Yarmouth
Safety Program Promotes Independence for Seniors
 
 

Yukon
Proposed national park in Peel River watershed clears hurdle with feasibility study

Hydro One
15 coaches honoured with the province's highest award for excellence from the Coaches Association of Ontario and Hydro One

Township of Langley
Reid McDonald Field at Aldergrove Athletic Park Unveiled

Parksville
Official Opening of the Oceanside Community Track

Regina
City and Community Celebrate Grand Opening of Lakeview Park

Cranbrook
Western Financial Group Renews Commitment to Cranbrook's Leading Recreation Center

Strathcona Regional District
New accessible public washrooms open at Hagel Park near Campbell River
 
 

North Bay Rail Bypass will shorten travel times by 15 minutes
Ontario Completes Construction of New Track for Northlander Passenger Rail Service

Calgary
Calgary transit driver suffers minor injuries in assault
 

Edmonton
New ID system ensures better emergency response times in downtown pedway system

Olds
Town of Olds Fire Department Receives TC Energy Funding for Advanced Drone Program

Campbell River
Campbell River FireSmart™ Program and Funding Supports Community Wildfire Preparedness

Grande Prairie
City continuing FireSmart activities to help protect the Bear Creek Corridor from wildfires

Lethbridge
Off The Record marks one year of connection

Alberta
Firefighters picking up new skills at northern fire conference

Alberta
Cases to be dropped against 2 police officers in fatal shooting of Calgary man

Victoria
Victoria police school liaison officers to return to schools this month

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Finds Officer Did Not Commit Criminal Offence in Connection with Peterborough Arrest

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man's Arrest at Mississauga Gas Station

Independent Investigations Office of BC
IIO Concludes Investigation into 2022 Police-Involved Shooting in Surrey
 

City of Brantford
Brant War Memorial to include 23 additional veterans' names

New Brunswick
Public libraries turning the page with new look

Ontario
Three community art installations put in at Port Elgin and Southampton

Upper Canada District School Board
SDG Library and UCDSB PIC Partnership Provides Parental Support and Educational Reads For Families
 
Emergency Management Conference: Bordering on Disaster | October 8-9
 
PREMIUM JOBS

Peace River Regional District
Human Resources Generalist
 

Township of North Stormont
Chief Administrative Officer / Clerk
 

Town of Petawawa
Director of Finance (Treasurer)
 

Waterhouse Executive Search
Director of Planning
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Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 
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Canada's New Government
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Solar Vision – Commercial solar lighting solutions
 
 
EVENTS

Date: 16 Sep 2025 au 19 Sep 2025
Annual Conference
 

Date: 16 Sep 2025 au 18 Sep 2025
AORS Training: Public Works Leadership Development Program (PWLDP) (CRS-S)
 

Date: 16 Sep 2025
AORS Training: Motor Grader
 

Date: 22 Sep 2025
AORS Training: Winter Patroller
 

Date: 26 Sep 2025
AORS Training: Sidewalk Plow
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100% plastic-free paper food waste bags that return to the earth.
 
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Choosing Vacation Locations
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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