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February 6, 2026 Edition
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February 6, 2026 Edition
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The Government of Canada Introduces the Build Canada Homes Act
Since launching in September, Build Canada Homes has already advanced six Direct Build projects in Dartmouth, Longueuil, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Edmonton, and secured four major. . . . . . ( more )
 

Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Canada's Big City Mayors ask for federal infrastructure programs to move faster ahead of this construction season
 

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
New CMHC research unpacks impacts of mortgage renewal wave
 

Government of Canada
Prime Minister Carney launches new strategy to transform Canada's auto industry
 

Health Care Access
Half of Canadians either don't have a family doctor or struggle to see the one they have
 

Municipality of Lakeshore
Lakeshore Hires New Executive Director of Human Resources
 

Township of North Dumfries
Township Hires Director of Leisure and Community Services
 

Government of British Columbia
New sheriffs serving communities throughout B.C.
 

Windsor
City Wins EDCO Award of Excellence for Business Attraction and Retention
 

City of Belleville
Work in Quinte Partnership Brings Home Provincial Award for Job Site and Career Fairs
 

The deadline for nominations is March 6, 2026
Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency President's Awards to Recognize Excellence in Public Safety
 
A Century of Service to Canada | Commissionaires
 

West Kelowna
West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation announces CEO
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 

Castlegar
City develops first organizational plan
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Statement from Nick Ruller, Chief Administrative Officer - Supporting Staff and Responsible Public Dialogue

Wetaskiwin
Why is the mayor not allowed in city hall?

Cape Breton Regional Municipality
CBRM council considers hiring consultant for workshop on port development
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Quebec Liberal Party
Ex-chief of staff denies Marwah Rizqy's claims of misuse of legislature funds
The Osgoode Certificate in Municipal Law and Governance
 

Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan leads country in Indigenous incarceration rates
Don't feed the wildfires: Take action to protect your home & community
 

Nova Scotia
How 3 small Nova Scotia towns improved their finances

City of Vaughan
Mayor Del Duca tables 2026 Budget with no property tax increase and no service cuts

Strengthening vital community supports through grants
Support for sports, environmental, public safety, school programming benefits communities in B.C.

Thunder Bay
City Council Approves 2026 Municipal Operating Budget

Town of Coaldale
Council Adjusts Local Water Consumption Rate to Address Wholesale Cost Increase

Bruce County
County Strategic Community Initiative Fund Now Accepting Applications

British Columbia
BC Ferries $42 million over budget on ship repair hub redevelopment
Prefab Precast Concrete—A Resilient Solution to Canada's Housing Needs
 

Government of Yukon
The Yukon's minimum wage set to increase

City of Timmins
Timmins and Rouyn-Noranda Seek to Strengthen Economic Ties

Abbotsford
Canucks Sports & Entertainment and the City of Abbotsford agree to five-year facility extension at Rogers Forum

Newfoundland and Labrador
Government axed possible conservation area to protect local industry, minister says

London
New report indicates that London's industrial vacancy rate may be on the rebound

City of Red Deer
January building permit values down despite higher permit volume

Halifax
Cost of redeveloping Halifax Forum unaffordable: mayor

Sault Ste. Marie
City searching for entrepreneurs to lease prime beachfront land
 

Penticton
Council approves ‘microgrid' for electrical resiliency

Sayward
Village reports water treatment plant up and running again

Calgary
Committee moves forward on response plan to water main rupture
 
 

Maple Ridge
City approves plan for industrial lands

London
London micro-shelter project welcomes first residents after several delays

Ottawa
Ottawa to scrap Preston Street expansion to make way for LeBreton Flats subdivision, arena
 

Pembina Institute
Canada's EV strategy shows progress, need for faster, stronger regulation persists

Alberta Federation of Agriculture
Canada lagging behind U.S. in adopting drones for spraying in agriculture, ag groups say

Windsor
City approves Peche Island preservation project, seeks federal funding for fix
 
 

Alberta
Hospital overcrowding key factor in long emergency room waits, Alberta study shows

Ontario
Government Investing Over $21 Million to Train Staff in Long-Term Care

City of Greater Sudbury
Greater Sudbury launches HART Hub in Phased Approach to Tackle Housing and Health Gaps

Calgary
Council support for closure of supervised consumption site defeated again
 

Prince Edward Island
Two provincial grants available to support seniors

Winkler
Mayor urges respect after city chosen to host Pembina Valley Pride march for 1st time
 

College of the Rockies
COTR/KORE partnership aims to bring innovation to outdoor recreation

Winnipeg
Winnipeg pool could be re-named in honour of former public servant
 

Cambridge
City won't ask for reimbursement on light rail transit investment
 

Toronto
At least nine Toronto police officers arrested in organized crime investigation: sources

Toronto
Toronto police officers accused of leaking information to 'key' organized crime figure after corruption probe

Fredericton
Fredericton Police Force advances Scott Report recommendations

Government of Saskatchewan
Advancing Community Safety with $714,000 Investment in Moose Jaw

Mount Pearl
Council takes aim at ‘decay in the moral fabric' with new public safety plan

Durham Region
Residents can now report hate crimes without going to police

Windsor
Council asked to approve ‘Project Greenlight' to put more security cameras in downtown Windsor

Quinte West
Fire and Emergency Services receives provincial funding for enhanced decontamination equipment and protective gear
 
 

Vancouver
Council approves $2M for one-day summer fireworks event
 
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 
PREMIUM JOBS

Peace River Regional District
Communications Manager
 

The Town of Churchill
Chief Engineer - Town Centre Complex
 

County of Stettler
Capital Projects and Facility Manager
 

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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Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
Sniping at City Halls
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 
 
EVENTS

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)
 

Date: 6 Feb 2026
Certificate in Lean Yellow Belt (Online)
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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
 
Prefab Precast Concrete—A Resilient Solution to Canada's Housing Needs

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