Municipal Politics

• Elections BC probing 12 B.C. municipal parties over financing, advertising

  A dozen municipal political parties in British Columbia, including those that won council majorities in Vancouver and Burnaby in 2022, are under investigation by Elections BC.

  Politics

  Apr 11
  
• Municipal organization seeks fiscal reform out of upcoming N.B. budget priorities

  The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick wants fiscal reform to be part of the budget priorities after it made major overhauls to municipal governance system.

  Politics

  Mar 8
  
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• Quebec launches new helpline for politicians after hundreds quit office

  A new telephone helpline is available starting Wednesday for politicians in need of assistance, after almost 10 per cent have quit since the 2021 municipal elections.

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  Feb 28
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• Quebec mayors call for cultural shift following resignation of Gatineau’s France Bélisle

  In an open letter Monday, Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier says it's time for a period of introspection, following the resignation of Gatineau Mayor France Bélisle.

  Politics

  Feb 26
• Gatineau mayor abruptly steps down, citing difficult climate for municipal politicians

  France Bélisle says her resignation takes effect immediately, adding that she made the decision to preserve her health and her integrity.

  Politics

  Feb 22
• Pay parking now in effect at three popular West Vancouver parks

  The district's council voted last spring to approve a pay parking program at Lighthouse Park, Whytecliff Park and Nelson Canyon Park.

  Consumer

  Feb 12
• ‘We’re proud’: Ensemble Montréal’s Doug Hurley elected mayor of Île-Bizard

  Ensemble Montréal took a victory lap at Montreal city hall on Monday after it won the byelection this weekend in Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève.

  Politics

  Dec 18, 2023
• City of Lethbridge begins first land-use bylaw renewal in nearly 4 decades

  The first comprehensive review of the city of Lethbridge's land-use bylaw since the current document's inception in 1986 is entering its initial stage.

  Politics

  Aug 23, 2023
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• Motion to explore fence around Galt Gardens defeated by Lethbridge city council

  Council voted 5-4 to defeat a motion that would have called on the city administration to examine the cost of building a wrought iron fence around Galt Gardens.

  Politics

  Jul 25, 2023
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• Cambridge mayor says she won’t change leadership style when strong mayor powers arrive

  New legislation comes into effect on July 1 giving mayors in many Ontario cities extra powers but Cambridge's Jan Liggett says she does not expect to have to use them.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2023