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March 19, 2026 Edition
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March 19, 2026 Edition
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The Government of Canada announces funding for search and rescue projects and launches new call for proposals
Canada's vast and challenging landscapes make search and rescue (SAR) operations increasingly difficult, especially as climate-related emergencies grow more frequent. Strengthening our. . . . . . ( more )
 

Canadian Heritage
Leaders, creators and innovators come together at Canada's first-ever national summit on artificial intelligence and culture
 

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
CRTC making it easier to connect Indigenous communities to high-speed Internet and cellphone services
 

St. John's
City Announces Appointment of New Deputy City Manager of Community Services
 

CUPE BC
Capital Regional District workers ratify new collective agreement
 

New Brunswick
Government introduces sick leave legislation to help protect jobs
 

Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick
UMNB welcomes continued progress on Municipal Fiscal Reform in Provincial Budget
 

Government of Saskatchewan
2026-27 Provincial Budget: Protecting Saskatchewan
 

Cold Lake
Public areas in city facilities to remain free from political causes
 

Amherst
Town Will Not Pursue Transit at This Time
 

University of Waterloo
Top AI coding tools make mistakes one in four times
 
A Century of Service to Canada | Commissionaires
 

Prince Edward Island
P.E.I. minister Mark McLane dies at 56
Poop happens! Pick-up bag dispensers & waste bin combos from Practica
 

New Brunswick
Pay Transparency Act introduced

Saskatoon
Burnout, staffing shortages, and stalled contract talks are pushing paramedics out of the field
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Kelowna
Council prohibits short-term rental next to adult service business
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Ontario
Ombudsman clears LaSalle council over closed meeting

Newfoundland and Labrador
Auditor General Releases Performance Audit on Supply Management by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

Newfoundland and Labrador
Minister Wall Responds to Auditor General Performance Audit Report
Prefab Precast Concrete is changing how we deliver new schools
 

British Columbia
Ts'qescen' First Nation preparing to break ground on new aboriginal headstart centre

Sarnia
UNDRIP Working Group welcome mural unveiled at City Hall

District of Squamish
Squamish Nation and District of Squamish Councils advance reconciliation work through shared task force on public lands
We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 

Concordia University
From game engine to digital twin: Concordia researchers build tools for the cities of tomorrow

Essex
Survey shows social media remains Essex's strongest communications tool with room for improvement
Save the date for the upcoming AORS Trade Show!
 

BUDGET 2026-2027
A responsible budget with targeted measures for Quebecers

Winnipeg
Councillors point to steep school tax hikes following provincial changes

White Rock
City balks at bylaw review costs

Sudbury
Sudbury's snow budget was $1.3M in the red before Monday's storm
 

Medicine Hat
As provincial population booms, report suggests Medicine Hat could fall behind

Region of Waterloo
Another strong year for the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)

Township of Brock
Township to Receive Up to A Maximum of $574,000 in Provincial Support for 2025 Ice Storm Recovery

Cranbrook
City Hosts ConvergX Bringing Leaders Together On Aerospace, Defence, And Supply Chains

Charlottetown
Revitalization of former Charlottetown gas station will leave residents 'proud,' says mayor
 

Ontario
Province Investing Nearly $29 Million to Expand and Improve Infrastructure in Perth and Wellington Counties

Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program
Wellington North, Mapleton receive $26.1 million in provincial funding to assist with expansion of Arthur, Drayton wastewater facilities

Calgary
City council approves $609M to cover feeder main, water system upgrades

Tuxford
Buffalo Pound water treatment plant upgrade near completion
 
 

Edmonton
Attainable Housing Incentive to accelerate downtown residential development

Burlington
City receives third installment of Housing Accelerator Fund

Whitehorse
City council eyes pockets of undeveloped urban land for new housing

Prince Albert
City sells 22 east-end lots to Saskatoon developer

Saint John
New renderings revealed for Saint John City Market

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada and Treaty One Nations announce funding to build 260 homes on Naawi-Oodena

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada announces funding for 14 homes in Abbotsford

Cowichan
Unhoused numbers in Cowichan surging; more expected during FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver
 

Wildfires in Canada
Researchers Work to Protect Canadians from Wildfire Smoke

University of British Columbia
UBC study shows artificial turf fields pose lethal chemical threat to coho salmon

District Municipality of Muskoka
Celebrating A Community Success Story: One Year of the Clear Bags Program

Montreal
Do fewer trash cans in public spaces actually mean less litter?
 
 

Vancouver Island University
Bridging the gap between health care and housing in small cities

British Columbia
Improving access to team-based health care for Tri-Cities residents

Quebec
Quebec's health record digitization project running into significant issues

Toronto
Kids can access healthy snacks at summer camp as part of new Toronto program
 

Wiarton
‘Cruel tradition': PETA calls on Wiarton to end live groundhog predictions
 

Pickering
City Recognized as an Ontario Age-Friendly Community
 

Brandon
City council hoping to borrow $6M for new outdoor aquatic facility

Vancouver
Vancouver Park Board cuts lifeguard staffing at busy beaches, commissioners blame 'austerity budget'

Canmore
How Canmore's Safe Park Program Supports Local Workers
 

St. Thomas
Railway City Transit Plan for Growth

Vancouver
E-scooter station sparks debate over accessibility and active transportation

Langford
Councillor calls for B.C. support as darker school mornings loom under permanent daylight time
 

Alberta
Rural Alberta municipalities probe premier on ambulance response times, healthcare services

Village of Lytton
Village was not prepared to lead recovery efforts following devastating fire: auditor general

Saskatoon
Saskatoon Fire Department introduces new dispatch program

Strathcona Regional District
Celebrating Patricia Rusch – 20 years of service with the Sayward Fire & Rescue Department

View Royal
Councillor to step down after being named Saanich Police deputy chief

Edmonton
EPS chief says he stands by trip to Israel

Toronto
Over 17,000 tickets issued for vehicles parked in bike lanes in 2025

Manitoba
Communication with responders could 'absolutely' improve, fire chief tells Manitoba train derailment inquest

Delta School District
Delta Fire Youth Academy Concludes: Another Inspiring Program of Training, Teamwork, and Transformation

Township of Esquimalt
Students get hands-on experience with Esquimalt Fire in annual training camp

Northwest Territories
RCMP officer in N.W.T. pleads not guilty to sexual assault

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man's Broken Nose After Thunder Bay Arrest
 

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
Government of Canada invests in cultural infrastructure for the Canada Ireland Foundation

Langley Township
Families must remove decorations from Langley Township cemeteries
 
Poop happens! Pick-up bag dispensers & waste bin combos from Practica
 
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City of Waterloo
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Senior Financial Analyst
 

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Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 
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Tough Decisions
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Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
 
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Prefab Precast Concrete is changing how we deliver new schools
 
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We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 
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