Municipal

• Two Saint John councillors sue city over ‘humiliating’ sanctions

  The two councillors in Saint John stripped of their duties have launched a lawsuit against the City of Saint John for violating procedural fairness.

  Politics

  Nov 1, 2023
  
• N.B. municipalities call for rapid financial reform amid expanded services

  Municipal organizations and the official oppositions are calling on the government to move forward with financial reform as municipalities struggle to fund expanded services.

  Politics

  Oct 24, 2023
  
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• Kingston, Ont. seeks court order to remove homeless encampment at Belle Park

  The city of Kingston said it will seek a court order to remove the encampment at Belle Park. Trespass notices were issued in March, but the city has yet to force people to leave.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2023
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• ‘Taxation without representation’: Fredericton concerned about weighted RSC voting

  Fredericton deputy mayor Greg Ericson said the weighting voting formula creates "taxation with out representation" for new regional service commission mandates.

  Politics

  May 3, 2023
• Fredericton council green lights 6-storey apartment building despite lack of services

  The six-storey, 147-unit apartment building will be built on Duncan Lane, which has little supportive infrastructure, according to one Fredericton councillor.

  Politics

  Mar 16, 2023
• Federal funding announced for Dartmouth, N.S. affordable housing units

  More affordable housing will soon be available in Dartmouth, N.S., as part of the rapid housing initiative involving all three levels of government.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022
• Taxes, spending up in Montreal 2023 budget

  Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante released the 2023 city budget Tuesday, with new property tax bills scheduled to be mailed out to homeowners at the beginning of the new year.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
• N.B. municipal police forces brace to take on more territory as part of reforms

  Municipalities will take on more geography and residents, which will mean more territory for policing entities, who are asking for more resources.

  Politics

  Nov 21, 2022
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• Kingston council candidate will not pursue recount in Loyalist-Cataraqui district

  Paul Chaves won the Kingston, Ont., district by a mere 35 votes out of 3,383 cast against Jacqui Collier -- a little over one per cent of the votes.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2022
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• Guelph voters facing long waits for buses due to staff shortages

  Guelph Transit says they are moving staff around and prioritizing routes to remain flexible and responsive to transit user needs.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2022