Granite Curling Club wins parking dispute in Winnipeg
The Manitoba Municipal Board has ruled in favor of Winnipeg's Granite Curling Club in a significant parking dispute. Discover how this decision impacts the historic club and local community.
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Gaza's Schools Destroyed, Children Cannot Return to Class
The ongoing conflict has devastated Gaza's education system, with most schools destroyed and hundreds of thousands of children unable to resume their studies. Learn about the humanitarian impact.
Non-911 Crisis Response Serves 4,000 Ottawa Calls
Ottawa's innovative non-911 crisis response team successfully managed over 4,000 mental health calls in its inaugural year, providing specialized care and reducing police involvement.
Cartmell leaves Better Edmonton party he founded
Former mayoral candidate Tim Cartmell announces his departure from the Better Edmonton Party, marking a significant shift for the municipal political group. Discover the implications for Edmonton's political landscape.
Saguenay mayoral recount request rejected by Quebec
Quebec Municipal Affairs Minister Andrée Laforest has formally rejected a mayoralty recount request in Saguenay. Get the latest updates on this developing political story.
Edmonton mayoral runner-up leaves party he co-founded
Tim Cartmell, runner-up in Edmonton's 2025 mayoral election, has departed the municipal political party he helped establish. Learn about this political shift.
Alberta Municipalities Address Taxes and Rising Costs in Calgary
Municipal leaders from across Alberta gather in Calgary for three-day convention focused on tackling tax burdens and escalating operational costs facing communities.
LaSalle proposes 6% tax hike in 2026 budget draft
LaSalle faces proposed 6% tax increase in 2026 budget draft as Windsor-area municipalities begin financial planning. Learn what this means for residents.
Calgary Political Party Continues Post-Election
A Better Calgary announces plans to continue as political party following Calgary's first municipal election allowing party affiliations. Learn about their future plans and election results.
UN: Sudan relief operations near collapse
The UN migration agency warns Sudan's humanitarian operations are collapsing amid escalating violence. Millions face starvation as aid delivery becomes impossible.
LaSalle demands province address police funding gaps
LaSalle calls on Ontario government to resolve police funding disparities affecting municipal services. Learn how this impacts community safety and local budgets.
Manitoba Municipalities Push for Mental Health Law Reform
Manitoba municipalities are urging the provincial government to review mental health legislation to reduce police involvement in crisis response. Learn about the renewed calls for change.
Barrie Mayor Seeks National Alliance on Homelessness
Barrie's mayor travels to Vancouver to build cross-country coalition demanding urgent federal action on Canada's escalating homelessness crisis. Exclusive details inside.
Guelph Plans Affordable Housing on City Land
The City of Guelph is moving forward with plans to develop affordable housing units on two municipal properties, addressing the growing housing crisis through strategic use of public land.
$400M Water Plant Expansion Threatens Municipal Budgets
A massive $400 million water treatment plant expansion required for PowerCo's operations could cripple municipal finances across southwestern Ontario, arriving 30 years sooner than anticipated and leaving local governments scrambling for solutions.
Alberta Drug Crisis Pushes Healthcare Workers to Brink
A new report exposes the devastating toll Alberta's escalating drug crisis is taking on frontline healthcare workers, with rising violence and burnout threatening to collapse the system.
Canadian Universities Face Financial Collapse
Canadian universities face an existential threat as international student caps and declining revenues create a perfect storm. Discover how institutions are fighting to survive and what it means for students.
Guelph moves forward with vacant home tax and renoviction bylaw
Guelph's Committee of the Whole advances two major housing initiatives - a vacant home tax to increase housing supply and a renoviction bylaw to protect tenants from bad-faith evictions.
Montreal's Voter Turnout Crisis: Democracy in Decline
Alarming voter turnout decline in Montreal elections reveals deep crisis in civic engagement. Experts warn empty polling stations signal collapsing faith in municipal government.
Chatham-Kent proposes 49% tax hike in 2026 budget
Chatham-Kent officials are sounding the alarm as the 2026 budget proposes nearly 50% tax increase, blaming provincial funding restrictions for forcing drastic measures on local taxpayers.
Edmonton Mayor Seeks Federal Partnership After Budget
Edmonton's mayor declares the city prepared to collaborate with federal government on housing, infrastructure following latest budget commitments.
Edmonton Mayor Slams Federal Budget Over Municipal Funding
Edmonton's mayor expresses deep disappointment as federal budget provides no new operational funding for cities, while speculation about Mark Carney's political future intensifies.
Kingsville Approves Infrastructure Savings Plan
Kingsville Town Council approves groundbreaking infrastructure savings strategy, creating dedicated reserve funds to tackle aging facilities without burdening taxpayers.
Barrie addresses Milligan's Pond encampment with coordinated action
The City of Barrie is implementing a comprehensive strategy to address the growing encampment at Milligan's Pond, balancing community safety concerns with support services for vulnerable residents.
London Puts Aggressive Housing Policy on Hold
London City Council hits pause on controversial 'as-of-right' four-unit housing policy amid concerns about infrastructure and community impact. Learn about the new limitations being considered.
Tillsonburg Considers Municipal Clinic for Doctor Shortage
The Ontario town of Tillsonburg is considering an innovative approach to healthcare by exploring a municipally-operated medical clinic to address critical physician shortages affecting thousands of residents.
Cambridge Clears Homeless Encampment Over Safety Concerns
City crews removed a homeless encampment at Cambridge's 150 Main Street, citing fire hazards and public safety risks. The operation highlights ongoing tensions between municipal enforcement and vulnerable populations.
Canadian Unity Crisis: Carbon Tax Divides Nation
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refuses to pause the carbon tax increase amid soaring living costs, provincial leaders warn of growing national unity crisis. Discover why Canada faces its most significant constitutional challenge in decades.
Canadian Forestry, Steel Workers Demand Urgent Government Action
United Steelworkers union demands immediate intervention from Canadian government as forestry and steel sectors face unprecedented crisis threatening thousands of jobs across multiple provinces.
158 BC drug deaths in September 2025: coroner
British Columbia's toxic drug supply continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, with 158 deaths reported in September 2025. New data reveals the devastating human cost of the ongoing public health emergency.
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