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Youth unemployment in Canada near record highs since 2022; unprecedented levels outside of a recession
The unemployment rate among young Canadians aged 15-24 has increased substantially since 2022 and is reaching record highs, particularly given the absence of a recession, finds a new study published. . . . . . ( more )
 

Another all-time high for the province
Saskatchewan's GDP Highest on Record - $85.4 Billion In 2025
 

Town of Wasaga Beach
Wasaga Beach Featured in National Tourism Case Study
 

Huntsville
Town Announces Appointment of New Director of Operations
 

Coaldale
Town Welcomes New RCMP Detachment Commander
 

BC Recreation and Parks Association
BCRPA presents 2026 Awards of Excellence and Student Scholarships
 

Government of British Columbia
Adding more fun for students with new school playgrounds
 

Aurora
Three York Region Municipalities Recognized with Gold Hermes Creative Awards for Collaborative War Memorial Centennial Project
 

Government of the Northwest Territories
Ground Breaks on New Territorial Wildfire Centre, Supporting Safer Communities Across the NWT
 

Langley
City Adds New 100-foot Platform Fire Truck to Strengthen Emergency Response and Community Safety
 

County of Renfrew
County breaks ground on new Paramedic Base in Whitewater Region
 

Regional Municipality of York
York Region maintains excellence in drinking water quality with 100% compliance scores
 

Looking to the Future
Ministerial Order supports long-term economic prosperity for the Town of Hanover and the Municipality of West Grey
 
Smarter Security. Stronger Communities. | Commissionaires
 

Unifor
Grand River Transit workers ratify new agreement with major wage and benefit gains

qathet Regional District
qRD Successfully Completes 2026 WorkSafeBC COR Maintenance Audit
2026 TAC Conference & Exhibition: October 4-7 in Winnipeg—Learn more »
 

Prince Edward Island
Province abandons bill to soften ethics rules after backlash

Town of Essex
Town of Essex reporting major dip in integrity commissioner complaints

Alberta
Alberta's privacy commissioner calls for law changes after alleged voter list breach

Manitoba
Judge reserves decision in Springfield residents' challenge to record council meetings
We're shining a light on open government work! Submit yours by June 8.
 

Doig River First Nation
Doig River First Nation celebrates new cultural experiences centre
Free Municipal Cybersecurity Webinar Series | Secure your spot »
 

Whitehorse
City makes E-permitting system improvements
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Elections Canada
Financial Returns of Registered Political Parties for the First Quarter of 2026 Now Online

Ponoka
Ponoka Town Council Approves 2026 Budget
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 

Stony Plain
Experience Stony Plain with the 2026 Destination Guide

London
London building permits dip, but optimism rises amidst new incentives
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Calgary
City replacing more than 400,000 water meters as part of 5-year effort

Windsor
Windsor set to launch largest-ever road rehabilitation program

Lethbridge
City's road safety project now complete

New Brunswick
New ramp planned in Dieppe to improve traffic flow
 
 

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada announces funding for 176 homes in Calgary

Government of British Columbia
Opening new supportive homes in Surrey
 

Wellington
County Launches 'Green Development Programme', Collaboration with Grey and Dufferin Counties

Regional District of Central Okanagan
Recycle BC takes over recycling in the Central Okanagan

Castlegar
City Shares Spring Update for Millennium Park & Ponds
 
 

Government of Yukon
Government opens new licensing pathway for U.S.-trained doctors

Government of Saskatchewan
Two New Group Homes for Youth Requiring Mental Health and Addictions Support Open in Saskatoon

Burnaby
Burnaby hospital expansion project on hold

Georgina
Statement by the Mayor on the Southlake Health announcement for the development of an Advanced Care Centre facility in Georgina

Region of Peel
Grown in Peel Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting Residents to Local Food
 

Courtenay
City launches Hello Neighbour initiative to strengthen neighbourhood connections
 

Kamloops
City Recognized with Provincial Award for Event Excellence for Kamloops Christmas Market

Edmonton
Newest City recreation centre named mistahaya wîkihk Community Recreation Centre

Abbotsford
Public-art plan in Abbotsford will see projects at 2 parks

British Columbia
Watercraft banned in Mount Robson Park to help stop spread of deadly fish parasite
 
 

London
London considering fines for parents of underage e-scooter riders, or alternatively a ban from public property
 

Montreal
Montreal summit on human trafficking signals call to action for all Canadians

Strathmore
Strathmore begins consideration for new 911 fire dispatch system

Lethbridge
Analysis shows significant impact of new EMS costing model

Prince Albert
"New and Improved" Anti-Graffiti Program Returns

Sooke
Sooke RCMP report sharp rise in youth violence, weapons files

Saskatchewan
Former Saskatchewan Mountie who killed his lover gets a reduced sentence

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man's Self-Inflicted Wound During Ottawa Arrest

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man's Broken Leg in Toronto Police Takedown
 

Government of Ontario
Ontario Investing $35 Million to Expand Art Gallery of Ontario

Government of Yukon
Commissioner of Yukon announces 2026 funded projects for Yukon Francophonie Day

Alberta
Alberta announces creation of music commission to help propel local artists onto global stage

Langley
New Mosaic Mural Installed in Langley City, Celebrating Unity and Community Spirit

Maple Ridge
City Installs 'Bold By Nature' Street Banners Created By Local Artists
 
2026 TAC Conference & Exhibition: October 4-7 in Winnipeg—Learn more »
 
PREMIUM JOBS

Town of Oromocto
Director of Public Works
 

Waterhouse Executive Search
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Treasurer
 

Town of Parry Sound
Deputy Clerk/Community Engagement
 

Town of Hanover
Chief Administrative Officer
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ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
Beyond an "Oops"
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Free Municipal Cybersecurity Webinar Series | Secure your spot »
 
 
EVENTS

Date: 4 May 2026
FitByte: FREE Weekly Micro-Learning for Curious Public Sector Professionals
 

Date: 5 May 2026
AI IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT: What's Real, What's Not, What Matters
 

Date: 5 May 2026
Development Charges 101: The Basics
 

Date: 5 May 2026
Certificate in Business Innovation ($30 CAD Online)
 

Date: 6 May 2026
Certificate in Lean - Black Belt ($100 CAD Online)
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We Design the BEST and Perform the LONGEST Drone shows in Canada!
 
ARTICLES
Municipal Information Network
The Dimness of the Sunshine List
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 
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