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March 27, 2026 Edition
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March 27, 2026 Edition
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Boosting Canada's housing supply and making housing more attainable for all Canadians
The global landscape is rapidly changing, leaving countries, businesses, and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. In response, Canada's government is focused on what we can control:. . . . . . ( more )
 

A Plan to Protect Ontario
2026 Ontario Budget delivering on plan to protect Ontario workers and families by building a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy
 

Government of Canada
Minister Gull-Masty announces $738.9 million to strengthen First Nations health, governance, and emergency management
 

Alberta
Boosting trust in local government
 

British Columbia
Province modernizing Heritage Conservation Act to better meet needs of people in B.C.
 

New Brunswick
Flood awareness resource now available to help local governments
 

Government of Canada
Prince Edward Island and Canada sign co-operation agreement to accelerate major project assessments
 

Mississauga
Province approves plan for City's growth and development
 

Regional Municipality of York
York Regional Council refreshes vision to guide growth and strengthen communities
 

Government of Canada
Canada and Hamilton invest in active transportation infrastructure
 

New Brunswick
Seniors long-term care plan released
 

Regional Municipality of York
Region strengthens emergency preparedness and maintains full legislative compliance
 

Oshawa
City achieves top-level Milestone in the Partners for Climate Protection program
 

Nanaimo
City and Canadian Union of Public Employees reach three-year deal
 

Langford
City ranked #2 in BC for economic resilience as business licensing reaches record levels
 
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Caledon
Town hosts York University's 8th annual Municipalities of the Future Symposium

Edmonton
City Operations releases Annual Service Plans
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Alberta
New council to drive major investment projects

Cochrane
Council gets update on Internet, telephone voting
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 

CUPE BC
Village of Montrose workers ratify new collective agreement

Barrie
Tentative agreement reached between City and CUPE Local 2380

Government of British Columbia
Professional Employees Association ratifies collective agreement
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Didsbury
Alberta town passes bylaw to ban decorative flags, crosswalks from government land

Region of Waterloo
Wilmot councillors voice concerns over Region of Waterloo taking water from township wells
Save the date for the upcoming AORS Trade Show!
 

Calgary
Mayor says no city council members targeted in corruption probe, but information not sourced from RCMP

Winnipeg
City Councillor Russ Wyatt charged with sexual assault

Terrace
Council advances new code of conduct bylaw

Toronto
City council looking at legal options to stop Ford takeover of Billy Bishop

Commissioner of Canada Elections
CCE announces five administrative monetary penalties and two undertakings for Canada Elections Act violations
Poop happens! Pick-up bag dispensers & waste bin combos from Practica
 

Quebec
Kahnawake is banning cannabis sales on its territory
Prefab Precast Concrete is changing how we deliver new schools
 

Canada
RCMP commissioner regrets Indigenous spying program that spanned over a decade

British Columbia
B.C. First Nations leaders raise alarm over possible DRIPA amendments

Government of Canada
The Première Nation des Innus Essipit is adding new land to its community

Winnipeg
Redevelopment of former Hudson's Bay building reaches new milestone

Ottawa
Ottawa Senators and Algonquin Anishinabe Nation announce partnership for ‘shared vision' for LeBreton Flats
 

Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Board Approves 2026 TNRD Budget and Capital Plan

Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District adopts 2026-2030 Financial Plan

qathet Regional District
qathet Regional District Adopts 2026 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan

Halifax
Mayor unsure if attempts to keep budget costs down were successful
 

Alberta
Reducing barriers to interprovincial trade

British Columbia
Boosting tourism, economy in Okanagan through Touchdown Kelowna

Middlesex County
Middlesex County pivots to business attraction amidst population surge

Fairview
Northern Alberta town hopes to create 'destination campus' as school changes hands

Hamilton
How Hamilton's new-and-improved venue has shed a light on the city's social challenges

Middlesex County
Middlesex County Unveils New Economic Development & Tourism Strategic Plan for 2026–2030

County of Wellington
County Announces 2025 George Bridge Economic Development Influencer Award Recipients
 

Belleville
City moving forward with Avonlough Sewage Pumping Station Project to support west-end growth

Wasaga Beach
Construction underway for Wasaga Beach redevelopment project
 
 

Carleton University
Confronting the Financialization of Housing

City of St. John's
City Supports Faster Homebuilding with Pre-Approved Housing Designs

Windsor
Windsor adds three city?owned properties to Housing Solutions Made for Windsor plan

British Columbia
Opening 40 new homes in Prince Rupert
 

British Columbia
LNG Canada, Coastal GasLink sign pipeline deal, bringing projects closer to reality

Mission
Approximately 600 trees replanted at Mission's annual ‘CutBlock Party'

Middlesex County
Middlesex County Renewing its Forest Management Plan

City of Kawartha Lakes
City recognized in Call2Recycle's 2025 Leaders in Sustainability Awards

Ontario
Cochrane to look at amending open air bylaw on burning
 
 

Manitoba
Provincial Government Invests $5 Million to Improve Food Quality for Seniors in Personal Care Homes

Toronto
Councillor to table motion for city run grocery stores

Regina
Regina Food Bank partnering with local farm to use food waste to feed animals

Regional Municipality of York
Population Health Assessment report highlights key health strengths and emerging challenges
 

Regina
Council passes animal protection bylaw amendments
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Government Begins Development of New Poverty Reduction and Prevention Strategy

British Columbia
Accessibility upgrades at Paul Lake Park on track for camping season

Montreal
2 people experiencing homelessness died in past 24 hours, says Montreal mayor

Surrey
Surrey Libraries introduces free period products in washrooms
 

Kentville
Regional Recreation Facility Partners Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Okotoks
Town of Okotoks and Foothills County announce naming rights partnership for Regional Field House

London
This London community doesn't want to be known for the landfill. So it's pitching a park

Kent
Council greenlights playground update
 
 

Greater Toronto Area
Calls for sweeping changes to ‘fragmented' GTA transit system

Ottawa
OC Transpo sees drop in ridership to start 2026

Windsor
Transit Windsor ridership drops 18% in 2025 amid fewer students and route detours

Metro Vancouver
TransLink approves fare increases across Metro Vancouver

Powering up
Colwood plugs into electric bike, scooter rental program

Metro Vancouver
Transit Police chief reports ‘significant' increase in naloxone applications
 

British Columbia
Hemlock Valley fire chief retires after 30 years of service

British Columbia
Complaint commissioner announces ‘systemic' probe into B.C. police sexual misconduct

Whitby
Mayor to review security measures as police investigate incident at town hall

Chatham-Kent
Two police officers cleared by SIU after man fell ill in custody
 

Parksville
Historic water tower to be disassembled and relocated
 
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
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Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 
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The Big Tsunami Is Knocking on City Doors
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Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 
 
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Save the date for the upcoming AORS Trade Show!
 
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Tough Decisions
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Poop happens! Pick-up bag dispensers & waste bin combos from Practica
 
Prefab Precast Concrete is changing how we deliver new schools

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