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February 5, 2026 Edition
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February 5, 2026 Edition
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Sniping at City Halls
By Gord Hume
There has been a lot of sniping at city halls lately. First, accusations have centered around local development charges and how much they add to the cost of housing. The second issue has been the. . . . . . ( more )
 

Regional Municipality of York
York Region establishes Municipalities Insurance Pool - New program enhances risk management with cost savings of up to 20%
 

Mayerthorpe
Town Raises Alarm Over 320% Policing Cost Increase Under Alberta's New Police Funding Model
 

Union of British Columbia Municipalities
Local governments advised to prepare for RCMP settlement
 

Caledon
Town confirms Peel Region roads transfer will result in 73% tax increase per household
 

Government of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Massachusetts Sign Agreement for Offshore Wind Energy
 

Lacombe
City and County form joint task force and advance coordinated advocacy in response to announced closure of the Lacombe Research and Development Centre
 

University of Saskatchewan
Joint USask-City of Saskatoon research explores changing housing landscape
 

Grand Forks
City takes bold action through an innovative partnership to secure medical doctors to local practice
 

Niagara-on-the-Lake
New Agreement Advances Sustainable Stewardship of Niagara Shores Park
 

Government of Canada
Federal government invests in active transportation connection in Lethbridge
 

Maple Ridge
City Council Approves Plan to Guide Transit-Oriented Development Around Lougheed Highway Bus Rapid Transit Route
 
A Century of Service to Canada | Commissionaires
 

Moncton
Former Moncton Mayor George LeBlanc passes away

Port Alberni
Chief Administrative Officer Mike Fox says farewell
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Cambridge
Motion approved to increase salaries for city councillors

Montreal
Blue-collar strike: Essential services will be maintained
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Lethbridge County
County updates policy for undeveloped road rights-of-way to protect public access, improve fairness, and reduce red tape

Gatineau
City pulls poster over concerns about anti-Black stereotyping

Toronto
A morning pint for the Olympics? Mayor wants to see alcohol sales start at 6 a.m. in spirit of the games
The Osgoode Certificate in Municipal Law and Governance
 

Kamloops
Mayor has one of two defamation suits against councillor tossed

Ramara Township
'A shame': Ramara spent $50K on integrity commissioner in 2025
Don't feed the wildfires: Take action to protect your home & community
 

Manitoba
Government Meets with Indigenous Leaders in Thompson to Discuss Churchill Plus, Capping Off Trip to Manitoba's North
Prefab Precast Concrete—A Resilient Solution to Canada's Housing Needs
 

Columbia Basin Trust
Columbia Basin Trust to Transition Broadband Assets to CityWest

Peterborough
City Launches New Interactive Snowplow Map
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 

County of Lambton
Council approves 2026 County Budget

Greater Napanee
Council Adopts 2026 Budget

County of Renfrew
Council approves 2026 Budget

District of Central Saanich
District receives $1.7 million in grants in 2025
 

Brampton
Economic Development Office Annual Report 2025: Brampton accelerates investment, innovation and global competitiveness

Greater Sudbury
City Announces 2026 Priority Sectors and Occupations for Immigration Pilot Programs

Moncton
City to host 2026 NORCECA Men's Continental Championship
 

Terrace
City seeks millions for industrial water supply near airport
 
 

Capital Regional District
Updates to CRD Building Regulation Bylaw will improve Clarity and Efficiency

Penticton
City proposes new bylaw to support compassionate redevelopment

Banff redesign
Six potential makeovers revealed for heart of mountain town

Barrie
Do residents agree with Barrie's approach to homelessness? Find out here

Edmonton
City council OKs changes to Century Park project to allow retail street parking
 

Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Massachusetts sign offshore wind cooperation agreement

Saskatchewan
Southern Saskatchewan wind farm delayed due to 'incomplete' paperwork

Severn
SSEA municipalities celebrate major climate action milestone
 
 

Thessalon
Town Launches Community-Led Physician Recruitment Initiative

Saskatchewan
Work Begins on Prince Albert Complex Needs Facility

British Columbia
Expanding addictions care in Lower Mainland

Abbotsford
Overdose prevention site's lease won't be renewed
 

Metro Vancouver
Off-leash trail changes in Pacific Spirit Park don't sit well with some dog owners
 

Government of Canada
Accessibility Standards Canada and New Brunswick join forces on accessibility standards development

Nova Scotia
Former Residents of Care Facility Begin New Lives in Community
 

Sicamous
Sicamous supports $280K grant for Phase 2 of Owlhead Mountain Bike Park

Wasaga Beach
Town Welcomes $6,300 Jumpstart Grant to Support Youth Programming and Mental Health Training
 

Victoria
Councillor calls for support to back ongoing call for mobility scooter use in bike lanes

Ottawa
OC Transpo says ridership up in 2025, but bus service missing targets

Ottawa
Committee backs active transportation bridge for Preston Street extension
 

York
Region advancing community safety and well-being through collaborative actions

Pembroke
City Launches "STOP TEXTING" Campaign to Combat Distracted Driving

Langford
City Launches Community Safety Survey to Support Evidence-based Budget Decisions

Kingston
Suspended over a year ago, Kingston's deputy police chief to retire

Metchosin
Fire chief's grant plan wins council approval in Metchosin
 
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
PREMIUM JOBS

Peace River Regional District
Communications Manager
 

The Town of Churchill
Chief Engineer - Town Centre Complex
 

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
 

City of Niagara Falls
Payroll Supervisor
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Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 
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Municipal Information Network
By-Election Woes
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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The Osgoode Certificate in Municipal Law and Governance
 
 
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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Don't feed the wildfires: Take action to protect your home & community
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
The World and City Halls
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Prefab Precast Concrete—A Resilient Solution to Canada's Housing Needs
 
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!

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Municipal (french)
Laval présente une offre officielle pour le terrain du Golf Ste-Rose - Un investissement de 12,5 M$ pour protéger ce site d'exception et y aménager un grand parc naturel
 
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Statistics Canada
Rising enrolment drives compensation growth and capital investments in elementary and secondary schools in 2023/2024
 
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Une première au Québec - Inauguration de la Carothèque d'enseignement et de recherche
 

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