14 m. ago City council asks for report on selling rights to name Edmonton facilities

“New sources of revenue are required to limit fee increases for facility patrons and residents, and the potential need for additional tax levy investments."

Economics

10 h. ago Flush with cash, London city council will debate whether to offer homeowners a  break on sky

Flush with cash, London city council is set to debate whether to offer homeowners a break on sky-high property tax increases approved throughout this term or spend it supporting social and cultural programs. City hall has posted a nearly $60-million budget surplus this year and some politicians want to use roughly $17 million of the […]

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25 h. ago Edmonton may sell naming rights to pools, arenas and even Commonwealth Stadium

City estimates $21M in revenue over the next 10 years if council signs off on proposal

Economics

46 h. ago Former Edmonton Stingers CEO Reed Clarke launches bid for city council

“I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty and be there. I think actually being on the ground will allow me to have those real conversations in a community league, in the playground”

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58 h. ago City council ruling adds 'more chaos' to homeless encampments

City council's decision to end the scheduled service depots runs the risk of alienating homeless campers and increasing their desperation

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58 h. ago City council ruling adds 'more chaos' to homeless camps: Advocates

City council's decision to end the scheduled service depots runs the risk of alienating homeless campers and increasing their desperation

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2 d. ago City of Lethbridge considers new options for Lethbridge and District Exhibition

After years of financial struggles, Lethbridge and District Exhibition could be split into two separate organizations if Lethbridge city council approves the recommendations.

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4 d. ago The LFP Podcast, ep. 210: Catching up on London city council

Rachel Gilbert spoke with Jack Moulton about a series of recent decisions made by London city council

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4 d. ago Vancouver city council refers Broadway plan rezoning for more work

Some are hoping that the Broadway plan pause is a signal that the ruling ABC party is listening to the plan's critics.

Transport

4 d. ago More than 25% of London Transit buses arrive late. Will city council fix that?

More than a quarter of buses are running late and that likely means another council conversation about a budget increase for more service

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5 d. ago Council approves road closures that will choke off access to 'grey area' kayak rental business

Two undeveloped roads through Haskayne Legacy Park will no longer be accessible to the public, after Calgary city council voted 10-3 Tuesday to redesignate the right-of-ways as park space. The decision will block off two routes to access a kayak and paddle-boat rental business that operated last summer off the shore of the Bearspaw Reservoir, […]

Economics

5 d. ago REAL ID checks are set to disrupt travel at airports across U.S.

U.S. travellers are facing additional complications from a new federal identification rule that threatens to snarl operations at the nation’s airports just ahead of the summer rush. Officials on Wednesday began enforcing a long-planned requirement that domestic passengers use what’s known as a REAL ID card, ending the longstanding practice of accepting standard driver’s licences […]

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5 d. ago Regina council to consider $6.8M incentive for Costco to build 2nd location in city limits

Regina City Council is set to consider a new business incentive proposal, which would compensate Costco to build a second location within city limits.

Economics

6 d. ago Kelowna city staff reject idea of buying Canadian only, recommend no changes to procurement

According to the report, which will be presented to council on Monday, 97.529 per cent of the city's purchases are Canadian and only 2.359 per cent are from the Unites States.

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6 d. ago Restaurants Canada is extremely pleased by City of St. John’s lowering patio fees by 85%

St. John’s, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Restaurants Canada congratulates the City of St. John’s council and Mayor Danny Breen for their decision to significantly lower patio fees ahead of the busy tourism season. Newfoundland and Labrador’s restaurant industry generates $1.3 billion in economic activity, representing 3.2% of the province’s GDP, but with U.S. […]

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7 d. ago Anne Stevenson plans to run for a second term on Edmonton city council

"I feel so lucky to be able to serve over the last four years and to work with my colleagues and really helping navigate a challenging time"

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7 d. ago Regina to move forward with putting fluoride in water supply in 2026

Regina's plan to begin fluoridating water in 2026 returned to city council Friday with a motion to reopen the issue. Council voted down the proposal 7-3.

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8 d. ago New MP’s Ajax election win follows messy City Hall failures 

Jennifer McKelvie rode a Toronto city council cold streak into Parliament. McKelvie, a deputy mayor and longtime councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park, won the federal riding of Ajax in last Monday’s election, running as a Liberal. She picked up 56.3% of the vote, ahead of the 39.1% for Conservative Greg Brady. McKelvie’s history in east Scarborough […]

Politics

9 d. ago Eleven candidates running to replace George Darouze in Osgoode ward

This comes after George Darouze resigned from his city council position after he was elected as MPP for Carleton in the Ontario provincial election.

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9 d. ago Opinion: City engagement with citizens needs complete overhaul

This time last year, the city was gripped by the longest-ever public hearing in city council’s history. More than 700 Calgarians spoke on the blanket rezoning policy proposal. Following its approval by council, city administration is implementing it by preparing amendments to the existing land-use bylaw. Proposed changes include consolidating dwelling type categories and enabling more […]

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