Municipal Government

• Fernie, B.C. residents rally to save cherished ballpark

  The City of Fernie, B.C., is looking to build a new fire hall in what they deem the best location for response times. However, it would come at the expense of a beloved ballpark.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2025
  
• Okanagan Falls residents hope incorporation helps it become vibrant community again

  The result paves the way for the community of roughly 2,700 to become a district municipality with its own mayor and council.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2025
  
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• 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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• Province to have facilitator looking into municipal government of Waterloo Region by Sept. 11

  On Thursday, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark announced that regional facilitators will be appointed by Sept. 11.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2023
• 6 regional councilors announce support for amalgamation of Waterloo Region

  A combined governance structure for Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and surrounding townships would be more efficient for citizens in the region, the councillors said.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2023
• Ontario government to reconsider municipal structure in Waterloo Region

  The Ontario government said it is looking to dissolve the Region of Peel and will also be looking into the setups in other upper-tier municipalities in including Waterloo Region.

  Canada

  May 18, 2023
• Finding better community outcomes: Lethbridge committee discusses social issues

  On Thursday, the committee also voted in favour of allocating federal funds towards three initiatives targeting those experiencing or at-risk of homelessness and seniors.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2023
• As Fredericton creates more housing than ever, affordability is a challenge

  The City of Fredericton says development in the city has surpassed $270 million this year, but affordable housing remains a challenge.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2023
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• Halifax mayor to province: ‘Don’t intrude on municipal jurisdiction’ when it comes to housing

  The provincial government has proposed amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter that would allow it to override municipal by-laws if they impeded housing development

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2022
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• Unhoused Kingstonians, supporters rally outside ICH against encampment protocol

  Residents of an encampment community near the ICH, and some of their supporters, rallied to say 'no' to evictions under the encampment protocol.

  Politics

  Oct 14, 2022