Municipal Politics

• Bell’s AI Data Centre approved by council amidst chaotic protest

  Stopping and starting several times - councilors were often drowned out by protesters chanting outside, banging on windows, and honking horns.

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  Apr 21
  
• Bell holds closed-door meeting with Saskatchewan landowners over AI data centre

  In a written letter to the council at the RM of Sherwood, the group writes “At every stage of this process our concerns have been deferred, reduced, or ignored.”

  Canada

  Apr 14
  
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• Kingston council passes pay raise, delays shift to full-time roles

  Kingston city councillors will receive a pay increase and more administrative support next term after council passed a resourcing report, though roles remain part time.

  Canada

  Apr 9
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• ‘Outright degrading’: Regina councillor speaks out on treatment in municipal politics

  Regina city councillor Sarah Turnbull says she has been experiencing degrading comments ever since stepping into her role that have become commonplace for her.

  Canada

  Mar 9
• Several small area mayors acclaimed ahead of Saskatchewan municipal elections

  Ahead of Saskatchewan elections on Nov. 13, incumbent mayors in Warman, Rosthern and Dalmeny have been acclaimed to lead their municipalities for another four years.

  Politics

  Nov 1, 2024
• ‘Confrontation’ between B.C. mayor, councillor at networking event raises questions

  Port Moody councillor Haven Lurbiecki said Mayor Meghan Lahti became physical with her during a heated conversation at the event in Toronto last year.

  Politics

  Sep 13, 2024
• Ontario minister ‘not trying to delay’ law to discipline misbehaving councillors

  Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra asked councillors and mayors for 'a little bit more time' to address harassment at the local level.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2024
• How Ontario suddenly scrapped a plan to deal with harassment on city councils

  A law that would address the growing issue of harassment on local councils was promised in 2021, but never came. Documents obtained by Global News show just how close Ontario got.

  Politics

  Aug 15, 2024
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• Ousted Chestermere mayor loses byelection bid to win his job back

  Former Chestermere mayor Jeff Colvin lost his bid to win his old job back on Monday, according to preliminary results of a municipal byelection.

  Politics

  Jun 25, 2024
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• Pointe-Claire takes a step toward trusteeship

  Pointe-Claire city council has adopted a resolution calling on the Quebec Municipal Affairs Department to intervene and help the municipality govern.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2024