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Applications are now open for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2027!
Starting November 1st, people across Canada can apply for a $500 award to support a Wildfire Community Preparedness event in their community. Wildfire Community Preparedness Day (Prep Day) is a. . . . . . ( more )
 

Guelph
Developer must cover infrastructure costs to support new housing development geared to students, in decision upheld by Ontario Land Tribunal
 

Yellowknife
City Welcomes Two New Directors to Senior Management Team
 

Toronto
Ontario Completes Removal of Bike Lanes on Bloor Street West
 

Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy
Government of Canada invests an additional $130 million to improve housing conditions and affordability in Inuit communities
 

Joint investment of more than $28 million
Canada and New Brunswick invest in a new wastewater treatment facility in Rothesay
 

Government of Canada
Canada and Manitoba partner to build communities strong
 

Government of Canada
Canada invests in one of the nation's largest community and recreation centres
 

Ontario
Government Investing $540,000 to Protect Communities Against Flooding
 

Species Conservation Program
Ontario Investing $1 Million to Expand the Bruce Trail
 

Mississauga
City's energy-saving investments earn national recognition for Paul Coffey Arena
 

New Westminster
The City secures over $1 million in grant funding to expand urban forest
 

Smiths Falls
Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop recognized with EDAC Destination Development Award
 
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It's Alberta time
Albertans will no longer have to change their clocks as the province will be on permanent daylight time, known as Alberta Time, starting Nov. 1

Saskatchewan
It Was Only a Matter of Time
Online Graduate Certificate in Policy Leadership—University of Alberta
 

Brampton
How Brampton's youngest councillor plans to bring a 'generational' change to city hall

New Brunswick
Government makes new appointments to regional health authority boards
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University of Waterloo
The bonus that makes employees more committed
When Staff Changes, Processes Shouldn't. Learn more »
 

Dawson City
Dawson City, Yukon, leaders urge territory to retract no-cause eviction bill

Clearview Township
How will Clearview's new council handle the contentious DND Radar Issue?
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Moncton
Ex-Moncton engineer offers $4M insurance payout in lawsuits over alleged flawed building designs

Toronto
Toronto woman receives $40,000 bill from city after being injured by getaway driver

Winnipeg
Ad containing false endorsements for Gillingham may have swayed some voters, professor says
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day – FireSmart Canada
 

Prince Edward Island
PEI's fall fiscal update highlights economic resilience and improved net debt outlook

London
City completes $17.8M plan disconnecting municipal buildings from London District Energy before deadline

Ottawa
City to install new parking machines at on-street spots, eliminating receipts

Ontario
Ontario Announces Disaster Recovery Funding for Municipality of Callander
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Quebec
Quebec's business environment has been stagnant for over 15 years due to lack of consistency: CPQ

Too Many Left Behind
Government of Canada tables the 2026 Report of the National Advisory Council on Poverty and announces Council appointments and reappointments

Government of Canada
Building Canada strong by investing in the modernization of Mont Farlagne

New Brunswick
Investments to support modernization of Républik Nature

Nova Scotia
Government orders changes to Halifax planning rules to boost development

Windsor
Windsor cracks Uber's top 10 party cities list

Fort Frances
Town Selected to Participate in Regional Economic Development through Immigration Initiative
 

Ontario
Ontario Starting Construction on New Interchange in Waterdown

Quebec
Aging water infrastructure is stalling housing construction throughout Quebec

Village of Harrison Hot Springs
Harrison Hot Springs unveils Lillooet Avenue West streetscape and recognizes outgoing Council
 
 

Saskatoon
City council approves tiny home pilot project in Saskatoon

Whitehorse
Proposed new residential development in Whitehorse clears another hurdle

Alberta
New affordable homes breaking ground in Calgary

Northwest Territories
Five more public housing units open in N.W.T.
 

Ontario Nature
Ontario Nature Protects Critical Urban Biodiversity Jewel in Whitby With the Acquisition of Thickson's Woods

McGill University
Researchers produce detailed maps of global threats to freshwater biodiversity

Electricity Transformation Canada
Wind turbines have scary impacts on bats. Here's what can be done

Summerland
Landslides raise concerns after wildfire leaves slopes vulnerable

Yukon
Forestry advocates tout the benefits of biomass power, but environmental assessments are taking too long
 
 

Government of Canada
Government of Canada invests in food security project led by Northern Village of Kuujjuaq

Saskatchewan
Province Expands Team-Based Care Model

Vanderhoof
'It's very badly needed': New 5-bed detox centre opens in Vanderhoof
 

Manitoba
How drones and DNA testing are being used to hunt down invasive wild pigs in Manitoba
 

Spruce Grove
Spruce Grove celebrates first-ever Citizenship Ceremony

Newfoundland and Labrador
New Metro Child Care Spaces to Support Recruitment and Retention in Health Care
 

Township of Cramahe
Ontario Invests in Elgin Street Sport Park Rehabilitation

County of Frontenac
Eastern Ontario Rail Trail Loop receives EDAC Destination Development Award

Revelstoke
New Fishing Dock for Williamson Lake Park & Campground

Montreal
English Montreal School Board and Borough of Anjou inaugurate new park
 
 

Regina
City council prioritizing pedestrian, cyclist road safety after string of collisions
 

Surrey Police Service
Surrey Police Board appoints new Chief Constable

Hamilton
Police board appoints Ryan Diodati to replace retiring Chief Frank Bergen

Ottawa
Ottawa police deploying 200 body cameras for frontline officers

Halifax
Police board calls for return of RCMP offices, explores municipal police stepping in

Ottawa
Rising OT costs leave Ottawa police facing $22 million budget deficit

Calgary
Police chief warns of 'major impacts' on public safety if budget ask fails

Montreal
Mayor knows it will take time to change the culture in the city's police department

Edmonton
Mayor says province ‘not using data' in speed camera decisions

Special Investigations Unit
SIU clears 6 Niagara police officers in 2025 shootout death of 26-year-old in Welland, Ont.

Special Investigations Unit
OPP officer charged with assault during arrest in Caledon: watchdog

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man Seriously Injured by Police Gunfire in Ottawa Hostage-Taking

Special Investigations Unit
SIU Concludes Investigation into Man Injured During Arrest in Toronto
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HR vs AI
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Certificate in Lean - Black Belt ($100 CAD Online)
 

Date: 2 Nov 2026
Certificate in Cybersecurity Awareness ($25 CAD Online)
 

Date: 3 Nov 2026 au 4 Nov 2026
EXASB 6103: Change Management
 

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FitByte: FREE Weekly Micro-Learning for Curious Public Sector Professionals
 

Date: 3 Nov 2026
Certificate in Project Management Mastery ($30 CAD Online)
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“The Dumbest Trade War”
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