Municipal Alberta
New Skipper Takes the Helm
EDMONTON -- A new Director has been appointed for the Government Studies Unit in the Faculty of Extension at the University of Alberta, announced Dean Cheryl McWatters. (MuniMall Exclusive)
Worker Shortage Discussed
MEDICINE HAT -- The province-wide concern over a shortage of skilled workers was the topic of discussion at the annual meeting of the Palliser Economic Partnership. Hon. Monte Solberg spoke with Mayors and Reeves on some solutions to the labour shortage. (Hanna Herald)
Municipal Interns Placed
EDMONTON -- Fifteen students will get a first-hand look at administering municipal programs, thanks to an internship program sponsored by the Alberta government. (Province of Alberta - News Release)
Task Force Moves Ahead
DRAYTON VALLEY -- With public consultation coming to a close the Premier's Task Force on Crystal Meth, which includes Drayton Valley Mayor Diana McQueen, is ready to move on to the next step in bringing forward recommendations to the province. (Drayton Valley Western Review)
Cost-Of-Living Resource
WHITECOURT -- Attracting workers to a community to ease the labour shortage can be a tough job. The Place to Place Price Comparison Survey, conducted every two years by Alberta Economic Development, compares the cost of living in Alberta municipalities to Edmonton's. (Whitecourt Star)
Bylaw Approved
MEDICINE HAT -- City Council approved a new Alarm Systems Bylaw. The goal of the bylaw is to reduce the number of times emergency services are dispatched to false alarms. PDF file. (City of Medicine Hat - News Release hosted on MuniMall)
Smoke Eater Cycles For Cancer
LETHBRIDGE -- Toronto Fire Fighters are welcoming a Fire Fighter from Lethbridge, Alberta who is cycling across Canada to raise funds and awareness of prostate cancer. (City of Toronto - News Release)
Roller Coaster Rates
LETHBRIDGE -- If you're buying electricity from the City of Lethbridge, your rates will be heading up. And they'll be changing every month, just like Alberta's natural gas prices. (Lethbridge Herald)
Municipally Excellent Practices: Sustainable Water Management
COCHRANE -- The Town of Cochrane used a combination of economic and social policy tools to build a comprehensive and sustainable platform for water management. Another innovative practice just posted on MENet, Alberta's Municipal Excellence Network. (MENet.ab.ca)
Bylaw Aimed At CPR
CROWSNEST PASS -- In yet another attempt to slow down or halt Canadian Pacific Railway's construction of a railway siding, Council passed first reading of the Rail Yards Bylaw. (Crowsnest Pass Promoter)
New Life For Rec Pact
PINCHER CREEK -- They sighed. They argued. They raised their voices. But the councillors of the Town and Municipal District of Pincher Creek shook hands and left with new hope for a recreation agreement. (Pincher Creek Echo)
Population Numbers Are In
AIRDRIE -- The numbers are in, and they show that Airdrie's population will surpass the 30,000 mark by the end of the year. (Airdrie Echo)
15 Per Cent Vacancy Predicted
CALGARY -- A new report done for Calgary Economic Development says Calgary could find itself with about seven million square feet of excess office capacity by 2010. (Calgary Herald - canada.com)
STARS Alliance Announced
CALGARY -- The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) and STARS (Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society) are pleased to announce a new strategic alliance. (City of Calgary - News Release)
$18.5M For Gas Turbines
MEDICINE HAT -- City council approved the expenditure of $18.5 million for the upgrading and enhancing of two of its LM 2500 gas turbines for making electricity. (Medicine Hat News)
"Vague" Vs. "Flexible"
BANFF -- Town of Banff administration, along with town council members, will be looking for input from the public about changes to the contentious scale and massing provisions of the Banff Design Guidelines. (Banff Crag and Canyon)
Stewardship Awards Announced
NISKU -- Leduc County will present the Environmental Stewardship Awards. PDF file. (Leduc County - News Release hosted on MuniMall)
Wilderness Centre Honoured
SHERWOOD PARK -- The Strathcona Wilderness Centre was chosen as a 2006 Emerald Award Winner for environmental excellence. PDF file. (Strathcona County - News Release hosted on MuniMall)
Capital - Capital Relationship Forged
EDMONTON -- A delegation from Alberta's capital city, led by Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel, will forge relationships with US business, political and cultural
leaders, and promote Edmonton during its visit to Washington, DC for Alberta at the Smithsonian. PDF file. (City of Edmonton - News Release hosted on MuniMall)
GPS Could Speed Transit
EDMONTON -- Red lights could be an annoyance of the past for some Edmonton Transit commuters -- the city is experimenting with global positioning systems to get riders to their destinations more quickly. (Edmonton Journal)
Room For Expansion Identified
BLACKFALDS -- Steps are being taken to ensure Blackfalds has room to grow in the future, by identifying lands suitable for the town to extend into over the next few decades. (Lacombe Globe)
CAO Applications Short-Listed
LEDUC -- After reviewing 33 resumes, Leduc City Council has narrowed the search to 11 applicants to fill the permanent position of chief administrative officer for the city. (Leduc Representative)
Councillor Charged
OKOTOKS -- An Okotoks town councillor has been charged with assault and dangerous driving stemming from an alleged domestic dispute. (edmontonsun.com)
City Withdraws From Annexation Mediation
RED DEER --The City of Red Deer has notified Red Deer County that it is withdrawing from the industrial annexation mediation process immediately. (City of Red Deer - News Release)
Development Fees Examined
MORINVILLE -- Sturgeon County is taking a closer look at its development permit fees for major industrial projects. (Morinville Mirror)
Greater Accountability Needed
ST. ALBERT -- City council wants the Arts and Heritage Foundation (AHF) to be more accountable for its spending, after learning contributions to the organization have more than doubled in five years. (stalbertgazette)
Awards Program Recapped
EDSON -- The Edson Leader looks at the Municipal Excellence Awards Program. The awards program, in its fifth year, highlights innovations made by the province's municipalities. (Edson Leader)
911 System Under Review
EDSON -- "We're doing a whole review of our 911 system," says Edson Fire Chief Al Schram. (Edson Leader)
Municipal Model
HINTON --Three delegates from the town of Tabora, Tanzania, travelled halfway around the world to see how things are done here in Hinton. (Hinton Parklander)
Police Shut Down
DRIFTPILE -- The Lesser Slave Lake Regional Police Department will be closed effective after a routine check by the Solicitor General and Public Security office found that the detachment had not been looking into some high risk files including sexual and aggravated assault and attempted murder. (South Peace News)
Transit Opposed
HIGH PRAIRIE -- The High Prairie agent for Greyhound Canada Transportation Corporation is vigorously opposing the M.D. of Big Lakes' plan to commence a public transit system. (South Peace News)
County Shortens Name
KITSCOTY -- The County of Vermilion River No. 24 is gone forever after council decided to officially change the name to County of Vermilion River. (Vermilion Standard)
Truck Bylaw Passed
MAYERTHORPE -- After a driving debate council has passed a new bylaw to govern large truck parking. (Mayerthorpe Freelancer)
Municipal Process Amended
WORSLEY -- A resolution was passed by Clear Hills County council to accept an amendment process for the municipal development plan. (Fairview Post)
Housing Committee Established
FAIRVIEW -- The North Peace Housing Foundation and Fairview town council are forming a committee to discuss the affordable housing situation in Fairview and consider possible solutions for the shortfall. (Fairview Post)
"Shock" Spread Thin
FORT MCMURRAY -- Council decided to lessen the "shock" of utility rate increases in rural areas by phasing them in over seven years instead of five. (Fort McMurray Today)
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Alberta Municipal Contact Info
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Municipal Saskatchewan
SARM Happy With Expansion
REGINA -- Saskatchewan's primary weight highway network will be expanded to allow shippers to haul heavier weights on a broader network of highways. Says Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities President David Marit: "This is exactly the kind of initiative we have advocated." (Province of Saskatchewan - News Release)
Bids $2M Too High
SWIFT CURRENT -- The Civic Centre expansion project is suddenly in a holding pattern, after tenders came in well above what city council had agreed to spend the project. (Southwest Booster)
"Zero Tolerance"...
SASKATOON -- The City of Saskatoon is adopting a "zero tolerance" approach to offences under the animal control bylaw. (City Of Saskatoon - News Release)
But Input Invited
SASKATOON -- The City of Saskatoon wants to hear from owners of licensed pets about issues important to them, and get owners involved with overseeing and developing off-leash areas in Saskatoon. (City Of Saskatoon - News Release)
Police Get Tasers
REGINA -- Officers with the Regina Police Service will soon be routinely carrying Taser devices. (Regina Leader-Post - canada.com)
Highway Plan A Go
LLOYDMINSTER -- After careful review and consultation, city council has voted to approve a plan for Highway 16 east. (Lloydminster Meridian Booster)
City, County Finalize Plan
LLOYDMINSTER -- Lloydminster city council has approved a new mutual development plan with the County of Vermilion River. The plan aims to reduce growth-related friction. (Lloydminster Meridian Booster)
Bylaws Get Teeth
MELFORT -- Melfort City Council passed a resolution establishing a bylaw enforcement officer within the city of Melfort. (Melfort Journal)
They've Had Enough
CUMBERLAND HOUSE -- A group of citizens in Cumberland House are tired of what they describe as the "aggressive, domineering" leadership of Dale McAuley and have plans to defeat the mayor in the next municipal election. (Nipawin Journal)
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Saskatchewan Municipal Contact Info
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Municipal Manitoba
Policing Enhanced
WINNIPEG -- A made-in-Manitoba approach to municipal bylaw enforcement will enhance public safety by delivering a new level of law enforcement in Manitoba communities, Attorney General Gord Mackintosh said. (Province of Manitoba - News Release)
Fox In The Hen House?
EAST ST. PAUL -- Local municipalities and rural policing agencies have been reviewing their practices after a former employee was arrested in connection with one of Canada's worst mass killings. (Beausejour Review)
Crystal Meth Protocol In Place
WINNIPEG -- Protective equipment and a co-ordinated inter-agency response policy to safely take down clandestine drug labs are now in place, Attorney General Gord Mackintosh and Healthy Living Minister Theresa Oswald announced. (Province of Manitoba - News Release)
Defamation Suit Filed
WINNIPEG -- An Alberta man arrested in 2004 during a nation-wide drug bust is suing the City of Winnipeg and numerous members of the Winnipeg Police Service for allegedly injuring him and damaging his reputation. (Lac du Bonnet Leader)
New Rate Structure Announced
WINNIPEG -- The Land Titles office has outlined its 2006-07 rate structure for the registration of some documents and related services. (Province of Manitoba - News Release)
Prov Paves Crumbling Streets
BRANDON -- Several crumbling roadways in Brandon will get an $11 million facelift as part of an $81.4-million Manitoba-wide road paving initiative, Transportation and Government Services Minister Ron Lemieux said. (Brandon Sun)
33 Airports Get Grants
WINNIPEG -- Across Manitoba, 33 municipal airports will share $76,200 to assist in maintaining safe operations and supporting local facilities, Transportation and Government Services Minister Ron Lemieux announced. (Province of Manitoba - News Release)
Ambulance Replacement Complete
WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government has completed the replacement of fleet ambulances across the province, Health Minister Tim Sale announced. (Province of Manitoba - News Release)
Ambulance Service Stops
EMERSON -- The Emerson Ambulance Service will cease operation as of July 1, according to board member Al Dupuis. (Altona Echo)
Water Plant Opens
SNOW LAKE -- An upgraded water-treatment facility was officially opened in Snow Lake, providing the community with a quality water supply, Water Stewardship Minister Steve Ashton has announced. (Province of Manitoba - News Release)
Pay Raise Approved
MORDEN -- They may or may not be around to benefit from them, but Morden councillors approved pay raises for council. (Morden Times)
Referendum To Go Ahead
DUNNOTTAR -- Village of Dunnottar ratepayers will vote on the installation of a gravity pipe sewage collection system without knowing the exact cost. (Interlake Spectator)
Tender Awarded
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE -- Some residents can say goodbye to problems with sewage backing up into their basements after council awarded a tender to install a new water main and wastewater sewer removal system. (Portage Daily Graphic)
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Municipal North
New Era Dawns
DAWSON CITY, YK -- A packed council chamber burst into applause as each member of Dawson's newly-elected city council was introduced to the public by trustee Leo Chasse. (Whitehorse Daily Star)
Protocol Signed
WHITEHORSE, YK -- Premier Dennis Fentie and City of Whitehorse Mayor Ernie Bourassa signed a protocol agreement that identifies the lead roles and responsibilities of each government for all new land development proposals within the boundaries of the City of Whitehorse. (Yukon Government - News Release)
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Municipal North Contact Info
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Municipal Ontario
Property Reassessments Cancelled Until 2008
TORONTO -- The Provincial Government announced that property reassessments for 2006 and 2007 would be cancelled, to allow the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) time to implement the recommendations of the Provincial Ombudsman. (Association of Municipalities of Ontario - News Release)
Municipalities To Gain Powers
TORONTO -- The McGuinty government is proposing important changes that will help Ontario's municipalities make more of their own decisions, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Gerretsen announced. (Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - News Release)
Emergency Measures Act Amended
TORONTO -- Bill 56, An Act to amend the Emergency Management Act, the Employment Standards Act, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act received Royal Assent. AMO is supportive of the general direction of the legislation. (Association of Municipalities of Ontario - News Release)
COMRIF 3 Launched
TORONTO -- The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced the launch of the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) "Intake Three". (Association of Municipalities of Ontario - News Release)
Munis Will Pay Extra
MARKHAM -- Insurance premiums are going to go up for municipalities that allow ATVs to operate on their roads, said a spokesperson for the Ontario Municipal Insurance Exchange (OMEX), a not-for-profit reciprocal insurance organization. (Osprey Media - Owen Sound Sun Times)
Lawsuit May Violate Criminal Code
HAMILTON -- The lawsuit launched by LIUNA head Joe Mancinelli against downtown councillor Bob Bratina may violate the criminal code of Canada. (Citizens at City Hall - CATCH - News Release)
Spat Continues
HAMILTON -- The city of Hamilton will ask the Ontario Municipal Board to dismiss the appeals filed against the aerotropolis plans that rezone about 3,100 acres around the Hamilton International Airport for industrial and commercial uses. (Ancaster News)
Industrial Investment
ZURICH -- An estimated $150 million ethanol plant, the largest of three being supported by the Province, has been slated for the municipality of Bluewater. Huron County Planning and Development Department calls the announcement the most significant industrial investment in the county since the Wescast plant in Wingham a decade ago. (Lakeshore Advance)
Smoke-Ban Costs Surveyed
WINDSOR -- The City of Windsor is surveying local businesses to assess the economic effects of the Smoke Free Ontario Act so that it can go to the provincial government with hard facts to back up its case for funding that will offset the effects of the ban. (City of Windsor - News Release)
City Hall Goes Green
GUELPH -- Plans for Guelph's new city hall call for a green roof, a living wall and showers for employees who cycle to work, all in the name of being environmentally friendly. (Wellington-Guelph Community Portal)
City Welcomes CFLC
WATERLOO -- The City of Waterloo will host the Ontario Provincial Council of the Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC) for their annual meeting and for a signing ceremony as organizations from throughout the Region formally and publicly sign a Statement of Support for the Reserve Force. (City of Waterloo - News Release)
Wind Farm Endorsed
KINCARDINE -- Municipality of Kincardine council is unanimously endorsing a massive Enbridge wind farm project in the northern section of the municipality. (Kincardine News)
CAO Honoured
UXBRIDGE -- The Township's top staffer was honoured for efforts to preserve the Oak Ridges Moraine. (durhamregion.com)
National Award For Transit
BRAMPTON -- The City of Brampton's unprecedented service expansion has won Brampton Transit a national award. (Brampton Guardian)
Kudos For Conservation
CALEDON -- The Town of Caledon proudly accepted the Lee Symmes Municipal Award for Conservation from Ontario Nature. PDF file. (Town of Caledon - News Release hosted on MuniMall)
RM Fined For Untreated Sewage
NEWMARKET -- The Regional Municipality of York was fined $50,000, plus a victim fine surcharge, after pleading guilty to one count of permitting the discharge of untreated sewage into a creek. PDF file. (Ontario Ministry of the Environment - News Release)
Mayor Charged With Assault
BOWMANVILLE -- Clarington's mayor will be back in court to face two counts of assault. (durhamregion.com)
Councillor Faces Fraud Charges
PICKERING -- A Pickering councillor will be back in court facing charges of fraud and breach of trust by a public officer. (durhamregion.com)
Ex-Staffer Accused Of Fraud
PICKERING -- A judge is reviewing evidence as a preliminary hearing is held into charges against a former City of Pickering employee accused of fraud. (durhamregion.com)
Most Expensive City
TORONTO -- Toronto, Canada's largest city, is the most expensive place to live in the country, the new Global Cost of Living Survey has found. (CBC News)
Salary Review
TORONTO -- Mayor David Miller announced the three-member panel that will review an independent consultant's recommendations of salaries for Members of Council. (City of Toronto - News Release)
No-Bid Contract Sparks Furor
TORONTO -- Toronto city councillors will debate a controversial proposal to award a $700-million subway contract to a Canadian company without seeking any competing bids. (CBC news)
Shortage Sparks Concern
KING CITY -- Firefighters are concerned low water supplies in Kleinburg and King City could put public safety at risk. (yorkregion.com)
No More "Empty Canvas"
AJAX -- Letting commuters know they're in Ajax is one of the aims of a highway beautification study. (durhamregion.com)
"One-Stop Shopping"
OSHAWA -- Calling City Hall is about to get a lot easier after Council approved a customer care centre that will tackle everything from tax questions to bylaw complaints. (durhamregion.com)
Culture Strategy Released
OSHAWA -- The City of Oshawa has publicly released its progressive Parks, Recreation and Culture Strategy, Vision 2020, which plans for the future of the city parks, recreation and culture services and facilities. (City of Oshawa - News Release)
Population Will Double
OAKVILLE -- The Province says Halton's current population will double by 2031; figuring out where the new residents will live is one of the key objectives of the Durable Halton Plan. (Georgetown Independent)
New Transit System, Cleaner Air
OTTAWA -- The City of Ottawa's plan to build a north-south rapid transit system has taken another step forward, Environment Minister Laurel Broten has announced. PDF file. (Ontario Ministry of the Environment - News Release)
New Model For Affordable Housing
OTTAWA -- The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, the City of Ottawa, the Anglican Church of St. John the Evangelist, the Multifaith Housing Initiative and Teron Inc., a private sector development company, have launched a new model of affordable housing, combining ownership and rental apartments. (Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - News Release)
Drug Charges Laid
NORWOOD -- Asphodel-Norwood Township officials are refusing comment regarding drug charges laid against the township fire chief. (mykawartha.com)
Emergency Meeting On Police Pay
CORNWALL -- City council will be seeking an emergency meeting with the police services board to talk about a recent ruling giving cops a monetary bonus for staying with the city force. (Osprey Media - Cornwall Standard Freeholder)
Sludge Debate Drags On
WHITBY -- Brock Township council waded into the paper sludge debate once again after the City of Oshawa called for Durham Region to hold off on renewing a compost contract to Waste Management of Canada Corporation until provincial legislation around paper sludge is tightened. (mykawartha.com)
Study Dubbed "Absolutely Useless"
PETERBOROUGH -- A downtown revitalization consultant who pronounced the city's core healthy was criticized by some council members for not offering enough proof. (Osprey Media - Peterborough Examiner)
Acting Reeve Appointed
EMO -- Deputy Reeve Ed Carlson was officially appointed acting reeve of the Township of Emo. (Fort Frances Times Online)
Gas Agreement Nears
PENETANGUISHENE -- Penetanguishene is about to enter into an agreement with Watson's Shell to purchase a generator to run the pumps and supply fuel to the municipality in the case of an extended power outage. (simcoe.com)
Raise Postponed
BARRIE -- Pay raises for Barrie politicians must weather additional public scrutiny. (Osprey Media - Barrie Examiner)
An "Amazing Accomplishment"
PERKINSFIELD -- Tiny CAO Ruth Coursey called the official opening of the Tiny Trails, with 11 restored bridges, an "amazing accomplishment". (Osprey Media - Midland Free Press)
Rift Deepens
COLLINGWOOD -- The latest rift in council ranks left Collingwood Coun. Greta Gill in tears. (Osprey Media - Collingwood The Enterprise Bulletin)
New Parks Coordinator
HUNTSVILLE -- Mark Flynn has been enjoying the great outdoors since taking on his new post as parks and trails coordinator for the Town of Huntsville. (Huntsville Forester)
Amalgamation Woes Continue
POWASSAN -- Determining a vision appears to be an uphill battle as amalgamation woes continue to plague the municipality six years after the Towns of Powassan and Trout Creek joined with the Township of Himsworth South to form the new Municipality of Powassan. (Almaguin News)
Campaign Gets Nod
SAULT STE. MARIE -- City council gave the nod to launching a tourism campaign in Northern Ontario. (Osprey Media - Sault Star)
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Municipal Atlantic
$4.9M For Upgrades
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE -- Premier Pat Binns and Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Elmer MacFadyen presented Charlottetown Mayor Clifford Lee with two cheques totalling $4.9 million, to assist with upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant on Riverside Drive. (Prince Edward Island - News Release)
Costly Failure
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE -- Moving back to old-style coin-fed parking meters is going to cost the City of Charlottetown $100,000. (CBC Prince Edward Island)
CAO's Suspension Violated Bylaw
SACKVILLE, NB -- New Brunswick's ombudsman has ruled that Sackville town council violated one of its own bylaws when it held a meeting to suspend ex-CAO Barb Campbell. (Sackville Tribune-Post)
Heroes In More Ways Than One
MONCTON, NB -- Moncton Fire Fighters earned the distinction of Top Fundraising Fire Department in Atlantic Canada in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy. PDF file. (City of Moncton - News Release)
Facility Funded
LUNENBURG, NS -- Municipalities in Lunenburg County will be able to store and process more recyclable solid waste, thanks to a project funded by the Nova Scotia government. (Government of Nova Scotia - News Release)
Rural Fire Stations Get Well Upgrades
HALIFAX, NS -- Rural fire stations throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) will have improved fire protection and better drinking water, thanks to funding through the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund. (Government of Nova Scotia - News Release)
Community Infrastructure Gets Boost
CANSO, NS -- Through investments in the Town of Canso, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is building on success while supporting efforts to diversify the area's resource-based economy. (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency - News Release)
Prison In Town's Future?
STEPHENVILLE, NL -- There could be a penitentiary in Stephenville's future, at least according to the town council. (Georgian)
New Logo Marks Anniversary
CORNER BROOK, NL -- Pride in our Past and Faith in Our Future is not only the slogan accompanying the logo of the city's 50th anniversary celebrations, but can also serve as the motto for its designer. (Western Star)
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Municipal Atlantic Contact Info
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Getting Wired
Land Applications Go Live
EDMONTON, AB -- The City of Edmonton is proud to announce that its new Land Development Application (LDA) process has now gone live. PDF file. (City of Edmonton - News Release hosted on MuniMall)
Support For Sustainable Planning
EDMONTON, AB -- AUMA is pleased to announce its brand new Municipal Sustainability Planning (MSP) website. (Alberta Urban Municipalities Association -News Release)
Planning Discussion Goes Online
MISSISSAUGA, ON -- Mississauga will give residents and businesses the opportunity for online discussion of the City's draft Historic Streetsville Urban Design Guidelines. (Mississauga.ca)
Connected!
FREDERICTON, NB -- New Brunswick has become one of the most broadband-connected provinces in Canada, thanks to completion of the New Brunswick Broadband Initiative six months ahead of schedule. (Communications New Brunswick - News Release)
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