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August 11, 2026 Edition
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Beyond the 15-minute city: What really makes people want to walk
A sedentary lifestyle is a trap lurking around every corner, and adopting more active lifestyles is an increasing priority. But what really motivates people to walk? A neighbourhood may offer. . . . . . ( more )
 

Statistics Canada
Passenger bus and urban transit, 2024
 

Government of Nova Scotia
Support for Public Transit in Cape Breton
 

Launch of a $100 million rebate program
Government of Canada strengthens Canada's steel industry through stronger interprovincial trade
 

Government of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's Retail Trade Ranks First in The Country
 

Ontario
Ontario and Canada Investing $10 Million to Expand Parks and Trails
 

Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver Expands Kanaka Creek Regional Park
 

Government of Ontario
Ontario Investing Nearly $1.2 Million to Restore Wetlands in Brampton and Protect Against Floods
 

Sioux Lookout
Municipality Launches New Online Citizen Portal
 

Newfoundland and Labrador
More Than $9 Million Announced for Municipal Capital Works Projects Throughout The Province
 

Township of Russell
Embrun Co-op Breaks Ground on Future Multi-Use Building
 

Government of Canada
Government awards construction contract for a new Canada Revenue Agency facility in St. John's
 
Smarter Security. Stronger Communities. | Commissionaires
 

Toronto
Councillor under OPP investigation seeking re-election
When Staff Changes, Processes Shouldn't. Learn more »
 

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
New collaboration with a Cree Nation in Saskatchewan uses drones to make digital land maps
Safety Detection System—Making public spaces safer, one step at a time
 

Sault Ste. Marie
Motion would ban approval of more AI data centres until rules are in place

Humboldt
Humboldt hosts Federal high-speed internet announcement
 
Chainsaw and Chipper Operator Safety Courses
 

Government of British Columbia
Protecting people in B.C., building on B.C.'s strengths

Village of Burns Lake
2025 Annual Municipal Report Available for Public Review

Salmon Arm
City receives $58K for asset management planning
Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 

Jasper
Two years after the fire, how is Jasper's tourism economy really doing?

Government of Saskatchewan
$1.7 Million in Charitable Gaming Grants Delivered to Community Groups Across Saskatchewan

Government of Manitoba
Government Invests $165,550 Toward Stony Mountain Community Centre Roof Restoration
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Nunavut
Auditor general of Canada reviewing Nunavut drinking water management

Halifax
Why it's hard to find a public water fountain in Halifax

Salmon Arm
Building Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Strategic Priorities Fund

Ashcroft
Village receives $4.8 million grant to twin North Ashcroft reservoir
 
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »
 

Canada
As housing starts expected to slow, major developer says Canada must continue building

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada announces Greater Sudbury as new Local Partner committed to using the Housing Design Catalogue

Caledon
Town launches Housing Design Catalogue to support faster, more flexible housing options

London
City surpasses Housing Accelerator Fund target ahead of federal deadline

Windsor
Housing Solutions Made for Windsor Project Celebrates Major Milestone

Hinton
New Willow Grove Housing opens

Moncton
City to demolish old police station, eyes redevelopment
 

British Columbia
B.C. declares provincewide state of emergency amidst wildfires

South Glengarry Township
Watersheds Canada and South Glengarry Complete Shoreline Restoration at Glen Walter Waterfront Park

New Brunswick
Indigenous seed program protects N.B. forests, culture and species at risk

RM of Alexander
How one Manitoba community is clearing its beach of invasive zebra mussels

Essex
Essex pushes province for answers on invasive Canada thistle

Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island public urged to be vigilant of invasive species

Regional District of Nanaimo
RDN solid waste staff travel to Vietnam, bring back new inspiration for Area B
 

Government of New Brunswick
Invitation to support development of 360 long-term care beds for seniors to relieve pressure on hospitals

Government of the Northwest Territories
2025 report on long-term care bed projections

New Brunswick
Rural hospital fills general surgeon vacancies for 1st time in 10 years

Saskatoon
City moving towards more smoking limits

Cochrane
Cochrane family and community support services and Cochrane area United Way partnership grants
 

Quebec
More Quebec municipalities banned from transporting wildlife due to raccoon rabies

Delta
Delta raccoon latest victim in rising wildlife maimed by outdoor rat traps

Prince Edward Island
New study on rare P.E.I. snake
 

Moncton
Fundy Albert council refuses to discuss invite to pride parade in Moncton
 

Comox
Council Moves Towards Acquiring 3- Acre Nature Park

Burnaby
Record breaking donation helps grow Burnaby's green legacy

Township of South Stormont
Township Receives $198,800 to Support Four New Play Structures at Local Parks

Winnipeg
City spending millions on upgrades to St. Vital Park

West Perth
New Concrete Games Installed in Community Spaces and Parks

Calgary
Calgary water playground temporarily closed after 3 cases of E. coli reported
 
 

Waterloo region
Grand River Transit says it had 1 million drop in passengers this year due to fewer students

Nova Scotia
Province targets ‘dooring,' new minimum age for e-bikes with upcoming legislation

Moose Jaw
SGI Grant Allows for Safety Improvements at 13 Crosswalks
 

Niagara Region
Niagara EMS marks first milestone in its 10-year Facilities Master Plan

Renfrew County
County honours paramedics for years of dedicated service

Kentville
Longest-serving Kentville volunteer firefighter retiring after 65 years

British Columbia
B.C. cities need more power to target and seize homes linked to drugs and gangs, councillor says

Montreal
Montreal's police chief addressed SPVM racism allegations in a video. Here's what he said

Winnipeg
After overdose calls surge, Winnipeg fire-paramedics to use medication that halts opioid withdrawal symptoms

Edmonton
EPS had no intention of this ‘turning into a political hotcake': Analyst on Alberta government's reaction to hate crime post

British Columbia
RCMP officer cleared in 2024 Tsay Key Dene shooting

Calgary
ASIRT continues investigating police shooting in southwest Calgary

Special Investigations Unit
SIU finds no wrongdoing in police altercation with Brantford resident

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man's Arrest in Mississauga
 

Winnipeg
Living Prairie Museum celebrates 50 years with launch of revitalization project

Amherstburg
Council weighs heritage compromise for former General Amherst high school
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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Leaving Big Cities
By Gord Hume
Municipal Information Network
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Chainsaw and Chipper Operator Safety Courses
 
 
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Learn why you should hire a forest professional.
 
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Municipal Information Network
Beyond the Venue: What Major Events Reveal About Operational Awareness
By Sophie Laplante
Municipal Information Network
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Survey: Contribute to valuable research on climate action in Canada
 
Camping and RV Industry Definitions for Municipalities | Learn More »

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