Municipal Politics

• Pointe-Claire, Que. residents head to the polls to vote in byelection after councillor resigns

  They are issues that have created, what some have described as, deep divisions within the community because of competing visions for the city.

  Canada

  Apr 23
  
• Fredericton’s $321-million infrastructure deficit grows due to inflation

  The City of Fredericton says its infrastructure deficit continues to grow due to the high pressures and impacts of inflation felt across the country.

  Politics

  Mar 29
  
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• ‘Troubled’ Eby seeks CSIS briefing on election interference

  B.C. Premier David Eby says he's 'troubled' by allegations of Chinese interference in Vancouver's elections last year and he's asked Canada's intelligence agency for a briefing.

  Politics

  Mar 17
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• West Vancouver property tax hike smaller than expected

  Council was expected to deliver a tax increase of 6.07 per cent, which has now be cut to 4.15 per cent, as neighbouring Vancouver and Surrey deliver double-digit hikes.  

  Politics

  Mar 8
• Vaudreuil-Dorion council divided; 3 female councillors say they feel ‘silenced’

  The Vaudreuil-Dorion city council is divided after all three female councillors decided to resign from the mayor's political party.

  Canada

  Mar 7
• Councillors approve 2023 operating and capital budget for Lethbridge County

  Lethbridge County council has approved its 2023 operating and capital budget for the next year with an average tax increase of 4.1 per cent after projected growth.

  Politics

  Dec 16, 2022
• Kelowna city council approves 3.8% tax hike

  'With recent global economic challenges, this budget focuses on financial prudence amid inflation and growth to keep the tax rate as low as possible.'

  Economy

  Dec 9, 2022
• Edmonton, Calgary councillors weigh in on allowing political parties at municipal level

  The notion has precedent across Canada — in Vancouver’s recent municipal election, more than half a dozen parties ran candidates for mayor and council.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2022
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• Firms with ties to Brampton councillor, mayor got ‘unfair advantage’ on contracts, docs say

  An external investigation, alongside almost 500 pages of communications, memos and notes, suggests two firms with links to Brampton council members may have received an advantage.

  Politics

  Sep 24, 2022
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• Mayoral candidate Josh Morgan pledges 50,000 new homes for London, Ont.

  London, Ont., mayoral candidate Josh Morgan unveiled his campaign platform in front of dozens of supporters inside the Grand Theatre on Wednesday.

  Politics

  Sep 14, 2022