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June 17, 2026 Edition
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Making Sense of City Budgets: Grading the Fiscal Accountability of Canada's Municipalities, 2025
Six of Canada's largest cities, including Montreal, Hamilton and Victoria, received failing grades for the fiscal transparency of their budgets, while six others earned spots on the honour roll,. . . . . . ( more )
 

Federation of Canadian Municipalities
FCM welcomes royal assent of Bill C-14, underscores next steps to make communities safer and healthier
 

Fraser Institute
Albertans' net contribution to federal finances save Canadian taxpayers in other provinces about $1,000 a year
 

Government of Canada
Minister Gull-Masty introduces legislation to support access to clean drinking water in First Nations communities and announces historic funding commitment
 

Government of Canada
Building Canada strong by investing in sewer infrastructure in the District of Saanich
 

Port Hope
Municipality of Port Hope and Canada Reach Landmark Agreement for Historic Waste
 

Kingston
City purchases first two electric garbage trucks with assistance from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund
 

City of Selkirk
Selkirk Transit, Province of Manitoba offering youth a free ride
 

Manitoba
Provincial Government Expands High-Speed Internet Access Across Northern Communities
 

Bowen Island Municipality
Bowen Island Municipality Launches Citizen Portal
 

Regional Municipality of York
York Region moves forward with major investment for Bus Rapid Transit design
 

Niagara Region
Region's Pawsitivity Program wins Community Connections Award
 

District of Summerland
The District Contributes to Canada's National Conservation Network, Supporting Nature and Combating Climate Change
 

Edmonton
City launches free sports equipment lockers at parks with Jumpstart Charities
 
Sécurité plus intelligente. Communautés plus fortes. Commissionnaires
 

Metro Vancouver
Mediation Between Metro Vancouver and GVRDEU Expected to Begin Soon with Support from the Labour Relations Board

Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Government Files Request to Intervene in Marine Atlantic Hearing
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Langley Township
Township votes to make censuring councillors easier

Lloydminster
In border city Lloydminster, Alberta separatism brings uncertainty to residents for and against
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada cracking down on asylum claims from St-Pierre and Miquelon ferry to Newfoundland

Ontario
Ontario and Waterloo Region Appealing Court Decision on Kitchener Encampment
When Staff Changes, Processes Shouldn't. Learn more »
 

British Columbia
Launching First Nations Equity Financing Program

Ontario
Tyendinaga's Kenhtè:ke Language and Cultural Centre is open for learning
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 

Waterloo
City moves forward with plan that could reduce development fees

Prince Rupert
Annual Report Available for 2025

District of Tofino
2025 Annual Report Available for Public Review
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Ottawa
Committee eliminates annual business license fee for group homes

London
What about us? Core business districts feel left out of $48M Downtown Plan

LaSalle
Population boom in ‘small-town' LaSalle fuels push to expand Vollmer Centre

Orillia
The shoreline in the sunshine city has come to life and it's not just for boating enthusiasts

District of Kitimat
2026 Kitimat Business Bootcamp and Competition returns to support local entrepreneurs

United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
New school is being built in Winchester
Survey: Measuring climate action in Canadian Municipalities
 

British Columbia
B.C. terminates contractor on Massey Tunnel replacement project

Calgary
Bearspaw feeder-main construction on schedule, on budget: city

Manitoba
Manitoba Government Implements Interim Safety Measures at Provincial Trunk Highway 110 and Richmond Avenue in Brandon

District of Saanich
Electrical Upgrades to be Performed on Three Pump Stations

Township of Southwold
Township Celebrates Historic Investment in Critical Infrastructure
 
 

Amherstburg
Council rejects bid for federal-provincial housing grant over cost concerns

Essex
Essex moves ahead with housing grant application despite funding uncertainty
 

Hamilton
Starting in 2027, City of Hamilton will roll out its 1st-ever carbon budget

Ottawa
Blinded by the light? A city committee explores some bright ideas

SaskPower
Construction on 200-MW Rose Valley Wind Project Now Underway

New Brunswick
Conversations renew about New Brunswick natural gas moratorium

Sudbury
50% of the waste at Sudbury's landfill could have been diverted

Langford
City Council takes action to improve waste collection and reduce costs

Barrie
City planting 5,000 new trees to replace those lost in ice storm

Comox
Town Adopts New Tree Protection Bylaw to Support the Urban Forest Canopy Goals

Nova Scotia
How sheep may make new apple orchards more environmentally friendly

Columbia Shuswap Regional District
Regional district to consider spending all Revelstoke's spare mosquito money

Ontario
Curbing the spread of invasive species in Lake Simcoe

Powell River
Electric bus charging construction starting soon
 
 

Canada
Canada sees a 23% reduction in opioid deaths in 2025

Quebec
Syphilis, gonorrhea cases on the rise across Quebec

Saskatchewan
15 Mobile Addictions Recovery Spaces Open in Yorkton

Ontario
Ontario Celebrates Opening of Long-Term Care Home in Cambridge

Ontario
Ontario Connecting More Patients to Primary Care in Thunder Bay
 

University of Alberta
Risks of conflict, disease rise when homeless encampments encroach on urban coyote habitat, study cautions

Colwood
Colwood rewards city's furry friends, unleashes plan for new dog park

Edmonton
Permanent dog park pitched for Old Strathcona
 

District of Tofino
District Receives Federal Funding to Support Seniors' Recreational Programming

Ottawa
Ellwood House celebrates groundbreaking of 38 new affordable and accessible homes for seniors

British Columbia
Putting B.C.'s children, youth first through new action plan
 

Simon Fraser University
SFU study reveals alcohol significantly reduces chance of being rescued from drowning

Ottawa
More divided waste bins coming to Ottawa parks

Edmonton
New Rundle Park boat launch adapted for accessible kayaking, paddle boarding
 
 

Ottawa
This is why Ottawa taxpayers will pay $2 million to install heat tracing on O-Train Line 1 powerlines

Newfoundland and Labrador
Provincial Government Launches Study to Improve Traffic Flow at Pitts Memorial Drive and Trans-Canada Highway Interchange

BC Transit
Meet BC Transit's newest Transit SuperStars

Montreal
More children suffering serious injuries on e-scooters
 

Ottawa
‘Change your behaviour or quit': Ottawa police chief addresses pattern of sexual misconduct within service

Ottawa
9-1-1 system delivers consistent performance, modern upgrades

Duncan
City giving Duncan Fire Hall $132K renovation

Fraser Valley Regional District
North Fraser Volunteer Fire Department receives $54,000 grant

Chatham-Kent
Chatham-Kent EMS earns national award for role in local program to help homeless

East Sooke
East Sooke Fire Rescue marks 40 years of volunteer service

Sault Ste. Marie
Sault police roll out bicycle patrols for summer visibility

Saskatchewan
Northern emergency co-ordinator says Saskatchewan's new wildfire grant program is 'a drop in the bucket'

Moncton
Moncton Fire Department vehicle repurposed to address surging overdose calls

Brandon
Charges stayed against Brandon officer accused of assault, dangerous driving after man hit by cruiser

Special Investigations Unit
SIU invokes mandate after OPP arrest in Huntsville, Ontario

Independent Investigations Office of BC
IIO is Investigating an In-Custody Death in Vancouver
 

British Columbia
Revitalizing Nelson's Civic Theatre supports jobs, expands opportunities for arts, tourism

Introducing Gather Berry
A new signature flavour brought to you by the City of Ottawa, City Seltzer and The Birch Bite for Ottawa 200

Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Work on new Cape Breton waterfront library delayed as projected space grows
 
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
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Joy in June
By Gord Hume
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When Staff Changes, Processes Shouldn't. Learn more »
 
 
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Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 
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The Oddness of Premiers
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 
Survey: Measuring climate action in Canadian Municipalities

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Le gouvernement du Québec et les universités Bishop's, Concordia et McGill unissent leurs efforts pour renforcer le français au Québec
 

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