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February 4, 2026 Edition
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February 4, 2026 Edition
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The numbers don't lie: The housing crisis is not caused by a supply shortage
Solving the housing crisis has been a central plank of the Liberal party during their decade in power, but progress has been elusive. Despite recognition of housing as a "fundamental human right" and. . . . . . ( more )
 

Nova Scotia
New First-Time Homebuyers Program Reduces Minimum Down Payment
 

Comparing fiscal performance of Canada's premiers
Alberta's Danielle Smith ranks highest among premiers for fiscal management as of 2024/25; Manitoba's Kinew ranks lowest
 

Partnership brings hands-on public sector learning to Stouffville
Seneca Polytechnic and Town of Stouffville team up to advance workforce development and municipal innovation
 

Medicine Hat
Council approves 75-megawatt Saamis Solar project with customer contract requirement
 

Halifax
Nova Scotia Power's two grid-scale battery sites now operational, supported by historic partnership and investment
 

Saskatchewan
Broadband Committee Bringing National Conference to Saskatchewan for 2026
 

Edmonton
Purchase contract signed for high-floor light rail vehicles
 

St. Thomas
City Clerk Maria Konefal Announces Retirement
 

Burlington
City announces Drew Boys as new Burlington Fire Chief
 

North Dumfries
Township Hires Fire Chief
 

County of Essex
Improved, modernized Paramedic Services dispatch system now coming to Essex-Windsor EMS by Sept. 2026
 
A Century of Service to Canada | Commissionaires
 

5 million ways to make a difference
Toronto Hydro employees raise $215,000 for the United Way

District of Oak Bay
Oak Bay ranked 12th most livable city in Canada by Globe and Mail
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Vancouver
Does Vancouver want a Mamdani-style mayor? Here's what a new poll found

Lucan-Biddulph
Mayor not seeking re-election
The Osgoode Certificate in Municipal Law and Governance
 

Yukon
Yukon Employees' Union wouldn't offer picket line assurances, AWG organizers say
Don't feed the wildfires: Take action to protect your home & community
 

Surrey
Council tackles more illegal construction
Prefab Precast Concrete—A Resilient Solution to Canada's Housing Needs
 

Nova Scotia Power
Class-action lawsuit proposed against NS Power over data breach, billing issues
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 

Saskatoon
Saskatoon bucks trend as downtown office vacancy rate rises to 19 per cent

Barrie
More than $1 million impact expected from Ontario 55+ Winter Games

Government of British Columbia
Keeping essential goods moving with emergency barge service for Westham Island

Sunshine Coast Regional District
Progress Made on the SCRD's Strategic Plan

Whitby
Town Delivering Results on Local Priorities
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Manitoba
Ottawa weighs major expansion of the Port of Churchill

Verner
Residents in a northern Ontario town say new pipeline to bring clean water can't come soon enough

London
Councillors unhappy paying $7M to Imperial Oil to co-fund pipeline relocation amid urgency to widen Sunningdale Road

Pembroke
City receives significant funding for water system upgrades

Montreal
'Two tires, two flats': Montreal Mayor shares her own pothole horror story
 
 

Ottawa
Committee approves pilot to unlock more affordable homes faster

Montreal
Another modular housing project opens in Montreal. But the mayor wants to go faster

St. Albert
City making it easier for residents to build additions or redevelop properties within established neighbourhoods

Toronto
Why it could become harder for Toronto homeowners to put in backyard pools

Halifax
Municipality expands eligibility and timelines to Secondary Units Incentive Program

Halifax
Halifax Forum supporter calls mayor's idea to pause redevelopment plan a ‘shock'

White City
Council will review a 200-unit townhouse project that is facing zoning changes and strong public feedback

British Columbia
Historic investment in housing for women, children
 

Canada
A new technology could unlock lithium in Western Canada. It's softer on the environment too

Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Hydro files 2025 Integrated Resource Plan with the Public Utilities Board

Northwest Territories
2024-2025 Energy Initiatives Report Released

Strathcona Regional District
Most Strathcona Regional District homes found to have low levels of cancer-causing radon

Ottawa
South Ottawa wetlands donated to Nature Conservancy for long-term protection

Newfoundland and Labrador
Government Provides Update on the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding South Coast National Marine Conservation Area and National Park Feasibility Assessment

Manitoba
Provincial Government and Oceans North Announce Funding to Explore Establishment of a National Marine Conservation Area in Hudson Bay

Saskatchewan and Alberta
Emergency pesticide use for surging gopher population across the Prairies rejected

Yukon-BC
Yukon-BC grid connect project could support development, threaten ecosystems, advocates say

Morden
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Now Operational

Barrie
Barrie named second-best fishing city in Canada for 2026
 
 

Concordia University
Fresh and healthy food can be difficult for some Montrealers to access, new Concordia study shows
 

Nova Scotia
New program for veterinary technicians opening in N.S. as demand for profession grows
 

Thunder Bay
Leaders Set a Collaborative Path Forward to Address Homelessness

Western University
Researchers work to recover London's forgotten Black history

British Columbia
Kelowna, Victoria ICBC offices launch sign language service
 

Prince Edward Island
Councillor in eastern P.E.I. says her rural community 'overlooked' by public transit

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools
Dover Bay Secondary students make case to RDN for free youth bus passes

Edmonton
Edmonton active transportation advocates want city to better tackle icy conditions on bike lanes

Calgary
City councillors pitch ‘review and reform' of transit's downtown free fare zone
 

Halifax
Halifax Regional Police participate in Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program

Timmins
Timmins Police Service is Not a Participant in the Federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program

Ottawa
Committee endorses next steps for new paramedic facility

Saskatchewan
Strengthening Community Safety in Estevan with $357,000 Investment

Saskatchewan
Government Provides $238,000 to Support Community Safety in Weyburn

Prince Albert
Fire Department's call volumes almost double over 10 years

Cape Breton Regional Municipality
CBRM firefighters say it's important they keep responding to medical emergencies

Calgary
City councillors propose plan to tackle shoplifting

Ottawa
Ottawa sees 23% drop in reported hate crimes in 2025

Oak Bay
New inspector gives Oak Bay more control over policing needs

Windsor
Windsor police use of lethal force in September 2025 shooting was reasonable, SIU concludes

Special Investigations Unit
SIU clears Windsor police in fatal Remington Park shooting
 
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 
PREMIUM JOBS

Peace River Regional District
Communications Manager
 

The Town of Churchill
Chief Engineer - Town Centre Complex
 

City of Kamloops
Business Analyst II
 

The Municipality of the Village of Lions Bay
By-law Enforcement Officer
 

Waterhouse Executive Search
Chief Administrative Officer
 

High Prairie, Town of
Museum Curator
 

Town of Oakville
Equipment Repair Technician
 

Municipal District of Greenview
Director, Corporate Services
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The Osgoode Certificate in Municipal Law and Governance
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
By-Election Woes
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Don't feed the wildfires: Take action to protect your home & community
 
 
EVENTS

Date: 5 Feb 2026
AORS Training: Defensive Driving Snowplow
 

Date: 6 Feb 2026
FitByte: FREE Weekly Micro-Learning for Curious Public Sector Professionals
 

Date: 6 Feb 2026
Certificate in Lean - Black Belt (Online)
 

Date: 6 Feb 2026
Certificate in Business Innovation (Online)
 

Date: 6 Feb 2026
Certificate in Lean - Green Belt (Online)
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Prefab Precast Concrete—A Resilient Solution to Canada's Housing Needs
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
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!
 
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.

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