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Innisfil Fire & Rescue Services becomes first Canadian fire department to carry epinephrine nasal spray
Innisfil Fire and Rescue Services (IFRS) has added neffy® (epinephrine nasal spray) to its emergency medical kits, making it the first fire department in Canada to carry the needle-free. . . . . . ( more )
 

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
RCMP unveils new look for front-line vehicles
 

Saanich Police Department
Saanich Police Launch Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Program
 

Brantford
City enhances downtown safety with new code blue emergency phones
 

Collingwood
Town Introduces Compostable Pet Waste Bags throughout Town parks, trails, and public spaces
 

Wasaga Beach
Town Launches Ask Staff Anything Video Series
 

Government of Canada
Building Canada strong by investing in the Town of Marathon Active Living Centre
 

Government of Canada
Federal government and ten First Nation communities invest in renewable energy in Nova Scotia
 

Markham
Government of Canada Supports Economic Development in Markham
 
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Spruce Grove
Statement from Mayor Jeff Acker on the passing of former Mayor Ken Scott

Smiths Falls
3-term Mayor Shawn Pankow not running for re-election
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 

Central Saanich
District to paint orange crosswalks in recognition of Truth and Reconciliation
Chainsaw and Chipper Operator Safety Courses
 

Sault Ste. Marie
Sault mayor defends proposed AI data centre

Quebec
Plan for mega data centre in Sherbrooke raises transparency, environmental concerns
 
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Niagara Region
Ford visits Niagara municipalities recovering after massive floods but gives no financial help yet, mayor says
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Nova Scotia
When the plant can't burn coal anymore, what's a coal plant town to do?

Halifax
Halifax needs more shipbuilding tradespeople, but some college programs are at capacity

Innisfil
Town is cashing in on casino hosting revenues once again

Richmond
City hoping to help Richmond Night Market find new home, mayor says

Brantford
City Releases 2025 Annual Report

Government of Saskatchewan
Unemployment Drops to 6.0 Per Cent in July
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Government of Saskatchewan
$77 Million Toward Prince Albert Region and Northern Areas Highways, Bridges and Culverts

Government of Saskatchewan
Wakaw Roads, A Northern Bridge Repair and Rosthern Culverts

Government of New Brunswick
Infrastructure funding to support housing development in Fredericton
 
When Staff Changes, Processes Shouldn't. Learn more »
 

Maple Ridge
City Continues Housing Action with New Zoning, Permit Processes and Rental Policies

Surrey
City of Surrey and Prologis advance proposed lease for major Campbell Heights development

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada and Yukon announce funding for retrofits to homes for Kwanlin Dün First Nation

Government of Canada
Build Canada Homes and the Société d'habitation du Québec launch the next phase of their partnership to deliver thousands of affordable homes

New Brunswick
Six new public housing units for families to open soon in Moncton

Prince Edward Island
Housing expansion in Kinkora an opportunity to bring people back home, officials say

Saskatoon
Affordable housing project in Saskatoon's Avalon neighbourhood scuttled

Montreal
Housing project for former inmates sparks controversy in Montreal's east end
 

British Columbia
Province, partners strengthen Cowichan watershed through estuary restoration

Nova Scotia Power
Emera Inc. CEO on board with plans to boost energy infrastructure in Maritimes

Nunavut
Five clean energy projects across Nunavut get federal funding

Northern Ontario
Climate change made Ontario, N.W.T. fire conditions roughly twice as likely: report

New Brunswick
Researchers tracking whether contagious catfish cancer in Quebec has spread to N.B.

Williams Lake
Cariboo Chilcotin Forestry Leaders Unite Around Regional Solutions

Prince Edward Island
P.E.I. has a new way to warn Islanders before extreme heat hits

St. Catharines
City matches Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore funding for installations in Charles Ansell Park
 

Build Communities Strong Fund
The Government of Canada is joining forces with Quebec to support the project to expand and modernize the Chicoutimi Hospital
 

Timmins
City Selected as National Partner to Strengthen Local Response to Hate and Discrimination
 

Vaughan
North Maple Regional Park Master Plan sets vision for 900-acre park

Manitoba
Government Invests $42,000 to Support Rural Municipality of St. Clements Recreation Master Plan

Alberta
Government of Canada supports soccer in Calgary and across the country

Township of Moonbeam
Township Receives $200,000 to Revitalize Its Nature Trail Network

North Stormont
Township Receives $200,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant for New Additional Accessible Playground Structure in Crysler

Nova Scotia
Province Helping Mariners Centre in Yarmouth Become Energy Efficient

Esquimalt
Archie Browning arena floor dig uncovers surprise, delays project

Halifax
City workers remove unauthorized 'indoor voice' sign from Halifax-area park
 
 

Edmonton
Contract signed for additional high-floor light rail vehicles

Temiskaming Shores
Ontario puts $5M into Temiskaming transit expansion

Montreal
‘Less reliable service': Green line to run on Montreal's oldest metro cars starting in 2031

North Cowichan
Mayor calls on federal government to better fund BC Ferries

Edmonton
Are people actually using Edmonton's bike lanes? Here's a look at the numbers
 

District of Metchosin
District lands $7 million in funding towards fire hall replacement project

Columbia Shuswap Regional District
New Falkland Wildland Fire Truck helps stop Highway 97 brush fire

Government of Yukon
The Yukon celebrates 10 years of 911 service in rural communities

British Columbia
Otter Point's new chief brings 29 years of fire service experience

City of Fredericton
Fredericton honours police and first responders with Guardian, a symbol of strength and support

Greater Sudbury
Firefighting tradition continues in Lively

British Columbia
Watchdog clears police who shot B.C. double murderer after overnight standoff

Durham Region
Former Durham cop charged in 2nd historic sexual assault, several other charges dropped

Special Investigations Unit
Ontario police watchdog investigating death in Brockville

Montreal
Five police officers suspended after 2018 Montreal police chase
 

Town of Pelham
Lincoln Pelham Public Library to Start $4 Million Renovation in Fonthill

County of Lambton
Canatara Cabin opens at Lambton Heritage Museum following historic restoration

Montreal
Iconic balls to return to Montreal's Gay Village amid redevelopment plan
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 
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