Municipalities

• ‘It’s the same as a cut’: municipalities say infrastructure funding in Alberta budget falls short

  Alberta's municipalities are concerned over infrastructure funding in the 2024 provincial budget.

  Economy

  Mar 3
  
• New fiscal pact signed between Quebec government and cities

  The funds will also be available to help mitigate against the devastating impact of climate change, such as improving drainage systems following flash floods.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2023
  
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• Several New Brunswick municipalities see double-digit tax base assessment growth

  Municipalities in New Brunswick are growing by double digits in the lastest tax base growth assessmenet data from the provincial government.

  Politics

  Nov 28, 2023
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• N.B. municipalities to take on outdated tax system at finance summit

  New Brunswick municipalities will discuss the outdated taxation system at a financial summit scheduled for Sept. 21 in Fredericton.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
• Saint John needs to double housing starts to meet population growth targets

  The City of Saint John estimates it will have a little more than 300 housing starts for 2023.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2023
• Manitoba government spends $84 million on municipal infrastructure projects outside Winnipeg

  The Manitoba government is spending $84 million on municipal infrastructure projects outside Winnipeg, Municipal Relations Minister Andrew Smith announced on Tuesday.

  Economy

  Aug 1, 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
• Golf carts could hit Sask. roads after SGI gave municipalities green light

  SGI gave the green light to Saskatchewan municipalities to broaden the use of golf carts on local streets.

  Canada

  May 12, 2023
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• 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, 2023
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• Two North Okanagan communities settle decades-long dispute over water fees

  For over 40 years, the City of Armstrong and the Township of Spallumcheen have been unable to solve a dispute over how much users pay for the water they utilize.

  Consumer

  Feb 18, 2023