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Ottawa's Bike Lane Battle: Cyclists and City Councillors Clash Over Ontario's Controversial Highway 5 Plan

Ottawa Battles Ontario Over Highway 5 Bike Lane Removal

Ottawa cyclists and city councillors are pushing back against the Ontario government's proposal to remove bike lanes from Highway 5, arguing it threatens safety and undermines climate goals. Learn why this decision has sparked outrage among cycling advoca

Barrie's Boundary Expansion Approved: Oro-Medonte Reacts to Historic Land Decision

Barrie Boundary Expansion Approved by Oro-Medonte

Simcoe County's political landscape shifts as Oro-Medonte Township approves Barrie's boundary expansion proposal, sparking mixed reactions from local leaders about future development.

Chatham-Kent Residents Face Staggering 49% Tax Hike as Municipal Leaders Demand Province Lift Funding Cap

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.

Cambridge LRT Expansion Faces Growing Opposition: Residents Voice Concerns Over Cost and Impact

Cambridge LRT Expansion Faces Growing Opposition

As Waterloo Region considers extending LRT service into Cambridge, vocal opposition emerges citing financial burdens, environmental impacts, and questions about the project's necessity for the growing community.

Alberta's Recall Act: Your Complete Guide to Firing Elected Officials

Alberta Recall Act: Your Guide to Firing MLAs

Discover how Alberta's groundbreaking Recall Act empowers voters to remove MLAs and municipal politicians between elections. Learn the rules, thresholds, and process for this democratic tool.

Windsor's Green Bin Program Off to Stunning Start: 350+ Tonnes of Food Waste Diverted in Just 2 Weeks

Windsor's Green Bin Program Diverts 350+ Tonnes of Waste

Windsor's new green bin initiative exceeds expectations as residents enthusiastically embrace composting, diverting massive amounts of food waste from landfills and paving the way for environmental sustainability.

Vancouver Councillor Pushes for Enhanced Equity Strategy After Controversial Office Closure

Vancouver Councillor Pushes Enhanced Equity Strategy

Vancouver city councillor OneCity's Christine Boyle advocates for strengthening the city's equity framework following the abrupt closure of the Equity Office, highlighting ongoing commitment to marginalized communities.

London City Council Approves 35% Pay Hike for Next Term in Contentious Vote

London Council approves 35% pay hike for next term

London City Council has approved a significant 35% salary increase for the next term, while rejecting proposed severance pay changes. The controversial decision passed with a 8-7 majority vote.

Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas Reacts to Federal Budget: Cautious Optimism for Alberta's Economic Future

Calgary Mayor's Cautious Optimism on Federal Budget

Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas expresses measured optimism about the 2021 federal budget, highlighting potential benefits for Alberta's economy while raising concerns about ongoing challenges for the energy sector.

Projet Montreal's Stunning Defeat: How Luc Rabouin Lost the Election | Montreal Politics Analysis

How Projet Montreal Blew Their Election Chances

An in-depth look at how Luc Rabouin and Projet Montreal's miscalculations led to their shocking election loss, despite early polling advantages and established political machinery.

Beyond the First 100 Days: Montreal's Real Challenges Demand Long-Term Vision

Montreal's future needs vision beyond 100 days

As Montreal's new administration settles in, experts argue that lasting urban transformation requires looking beyond political timelines to tackle deep-rooted infrastructure and governance issues.

Lansdowne 2.0: Ottawa's Billion-Dollar Gamble That Could Reshape the City's Future

Lansdowne 2.0: Ottawa's Billion-Dollar Gamble

Ottawa's ambitious Lansdowne 2.0 redevelopment faces mounting scrutiny over financial risks, transparency concerns, and questionable assumptions that could leave taxpayers bearing the burden.

Kingsville Rejects Electronic Voting: Paper Ballots to Remain for 2026 Municipal Election

Kingsville keeps paper ballots for 2026 election

Kingsville Council votes 5-2 to maintain traditional paper ballots in 2026, prioritizing election security and cost-effectiveness over digital alternatives despite provincial encouragement.

Political Tensions Soar: Doug Ford's Carbon Tax Battle Heats Up in Ontario

Doug Ford's Carbon Tax Battle Heats Up in Ontario

As carbon tax increases take effect, Ontario Premier Doug Ford declares war on federal policies while Canadians feel the pinch at the pumps and grocery stores. Explore the escalating political conflict and its real-world impacts.

Montreal's Democratic Disgrace: Why Did 80% of Voters Skip the Municipal Election?

Montreal's Election Crisis: 80% Voter Skip

Shocking voter apathy grips Montreal as recent municipal election sees record-low turnout, raising alarms about civic engagement and political leadership in Canada's second-largest city.

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