In a news release issued Monday, the Alberta government announced the Municipal Measurement Index is now online. It lets citizens to compare statistics from various municipalities.

For the first time, votes at Winnipeg's city hall will now be tracked electronically.

The federal government's Open Government Portal now includes the notes prepared for each minister for daily question period in the House of Commons.

For the fourth time, the City of Edmonton has come out on top when it comes to how open and available its city data is to the public.

"The city has received quite a bit of national and international recognition for our smart city work."

Schools out for summer. If you're looking for ways to keep your kids entertained, the city has used open data to create a map of family-friendly activities.

Using technology that connects through WiFi-enabled lightbulbs, Edmontonians can connect their bulb to an app and receive the latest Air Quality Health Index information.

Do you have an idea that would make Edmonton a healthier city? City officials are looking for proposals that would improve mental, physical, social and economic health.

Boyle Street Community Services is collecting data on number of visits — as well as age range, gender, ethnicity and where people slept the night before — in real time.

The You Can Benefit online tool is intended to help Edmontonians easily access information on municipal, provincial and federal benefits.