Local Government

• Cities, towns across province seeking more funds from Quebec government

  The local governments are seeking a new financial arrangement that would allow for more transfer payments to move from the provincial government to local governments.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2023
  
• N.B. ‘paternalistic’ local governance bill panned by municipal groups

  Bill 45, or the Local Governance Commission Act, would allow the minister of local government to amend or repeal bylaws passed by elected New Brunswick municipalities.

  Politics

  May 24, 2023
  
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• Minister pledges support for municipalities during Okanagan visit

  Her visit comes as municipalities continue to be on the front line of many of the province's challenges, including the housing shortage and toxic drug crisis. 

  Politics

  Apr 29, 2023
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• Watch your wallets: Property taxes on the rise in many Montreal suburbs

  Property taxes are going up in many municipalities on the island of Montreal. City mayors say the agglomeration council is 'overbilling' communities due to 'unfair' calculations.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2023
• Majority of N.B. local government races uncontested, empty one week from candidate deadline

  A large number of uncontested municipal races was part of the reason the province slashed the number of municipal entities from 340 to 90.

  Politics

  Oct 20, 2022
• Emergency response a major theme as Southern Interior mayors, leaders meet

  The focus comes after a challenging year where communities faced fires, floods, and extreme heat.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2022
• Call for civic ballots to be randomized in Vernon, B.C.

  Candidates are listed on ballots in alphabetical order, and research suggests being at the top of the list could be an advantage.

  News

  Oct 21, 2021
• N.B. municipalities pandemic losses estimated at half of available funding

  The remainder of the $40-million fund will be split between all municipalities per capita.

  Politics

  Jan 2, 2021
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• Some Okanagan city councils unconstitutionally included prayer in meetings: report

  The BC Humanist Association compiled a report looking at whether 162 councils around the province included a prayer at their inaugural council meeting.

  Politics

  Dec 7, 2020
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• B.C.’s financial plan under COVID-19 falls short of municipalities’ pleas

  The B.C. government is providing some support for local governments but it falls well short of what Metro Vancouver mayors were asking for.

  Politics

  Apr 16, 2020