19 h. ago What has Don Iveson been up to? Former mayor focused on family, career and community

After 14 years in public service for the City of Edmonton, split between back-to-back terms as both a city councillor followed by mayor, Don Iveson earned his time away from politics, but what has he been up to since he finished at City Hall? With a federal election on the doorstep and a municipal one […]

Transport

4 d. ago ‘City hall is not listening’: Calgary Coun. Sonya Sharp announces run for mayor

Ward 1 Coun. Sonya Sharp is the fifth candidate to enter the race to be Calgary's next mayor and the second running under a party banner.

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4 d. ago Calgarians want 'leadership that listens,' says Sonya Sharp, in announcing mayoral bid

While her full platform will be released in the summer, Sharp noted her campaign will prioritize affordability, public safety and 'core' municipal services

Politics

8 d. ago Bomb threat hoax leaves councillors wondering how safe is Halifax City Hall

At first, councillors thought little of the warning about a suspicious package found outside of city hall. That changed after the building was evacuated.

Events

8 d. ago How Canada Wins: Housing in former federal office buildings can revitalize Ottawa neighbourhoods

Housing affordability and supply have become an enormous crisis for Parliament and city hall alike, but more vacant federal government office buildings bring with them opportunity, too.  

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9 d. ago Long lineups at Vancouver City Hall as byelection early voting begins

Two council seats are up for grabs, after former OneCity councillor Christine Boyle was elected as an MLA and former Green councillor Adrianne Carr announced her retirement. 

Politics

1 week ago Traffic headaches: City council revives ring road, wider Wonderland Road plans

What for decades has been the butt of a joke at city hall about missed opportunities suddenly became a little more serious Tuesday after politicians endorsed lobbying Queen’s Park for a ring road. In a 12-3 vote, city council, sitting as the strategic priorities and policy committee, voted to support having the mayor and city […]

Transport

1 week ago Traffic woes: City council revives ring road, wider Wonderland Road plans

What for decades has been the butt of a joke at city hall about missed opportunities suddenly became a little more serious Tuesday after politicians endorsed lobbying Queen’s Park for a ring road. In a 12-3 vote, city council, sitting as the strategic priorities and policy committee, voted to support having the mayor and city […]

Transport

1 week ago Traffic woes: City council revives ring road, wider Wonderland Road

What for decades has been the butt of a joke at city hall about missed opportunities suddenly became a little more serious Tuesday after politicians endorsed lobbying Queen’s Park for a ring road. In a 12-3 vote, city council, sitting as the strategic priorities and policy committee, voted to support having the mayor and city […]

Transport

1 week ago Montreal officially replaces city hall welcome sign that included woman wearing hijab

Montreal removed a controversial City Hall sign featuring a woman in a hijab due to secularism concerns. It will be replaced with a rotating exhibition of works by young artists.

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1 week ago Imagine the city without Deerfoot Trail: Calgary was caught in 'traffic trap' seven decades ago

In 1952, Calgary’s growth was on an upswing: 151,000 people lived here — 10,000 more than the previous year — and traffic was getting worse every day. So, city hall decided it was time for a new major thoroughfare plan. Pictured below is the map that appeared on the front page of the Calgary Herald […]

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1 week ago Bus battle: City politicians push to take control of London Transit

Four city council members want to dissolve London's transit authority, citing a breakdown in the relationship between the long-standing municipally funded agency and city hall.

Politics

1 week ago Letters, March 24, 2025: ‘I beg all of you to vote and to be informed when you vote’

Hypocrisy at city hall I find so hypocritical that our Mayor Gondek has questions about the province’s elevated track downtown and what it would do to property taxes and businesses. Well, you need to ask yourself the same questions as the city and yourself shut down Altadore’s main street, parts of 16 Ave. N., and […]

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1 week ago Letters, March 23: Deja vu as Sohi looks to jump from municipal to federal politics

Can the Oilers survive without their stars? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! ONLY ONE CHANCE Mayor Sohi is going to stick it to his constituents and taxpayers and leave his position at city hall, again like in 2014. If so, please don’t allow him back again if he can’t finish a term. KEVIN KELLER […]

Politics

1 week ago The World Naked Bike Ride is returning to Toronto this spring

Toronto will witness masses of naked riders passing through its landmarks and streets this spring as part of the annual clothing-optional World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR).The yearly tradition will see hundreds of bikers strip down to their birthday suits to protest against oil dependency and urban pollution, promote greater cycling safety on roads, and encourage body freedom for all.Since its inception over 20 years ago, the traffic-stopping event has also grown to include riders protesting censorship and nudity laws. There's no cost or registration associated with the event, so if you're keen on joining, all you have to do is grab your helmet and sunscreen.Make sure to also bring some body paint with you so you can decorate your bike (and yourself) with your message. Participants are encouraged to arrive at least one hour before the ride, which kicks off at Coronation Park and passes by landmarks and hotspots like HTO Park, the CN Tower, City Hall, Sankofa Square, Allan ...

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2 w. ago Regina City Council approves 2025 budget with 7.33% mill rate increase

After four long days of discussions around the horseshoe in Henry Baker Hall, Regina City Council has officially finalized the 2025 Budget.

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2 w. ago Mayor Amarjeet Sohi seeks federal Liberal seat in Edmonton, sources say

Amarjeet Sohi will run as a Liberal Party of Canada candidate in the upcoming federal election, according to multiple sources familiar with the Edmonton mayor’s immediate plans for his political future. Multiple city hall insiders, including one source close to the mayor, told Postmedia that Sohi will seek a seat as a member of Parliament […]

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2 w. ago Toronto plans to spend millions on FIFA 2026 tickets then sell them for more money

The City of Toronto appears to be trying a unique strategy to recoup some of the costs associated with hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.At a city hall meeting on Tuesday, councillors and mayor Olivia Chow discussed a plan to buy $10.7 million Canadian worth of tickets for next year's World Cup matches taking place at BMO Field, most of which are in luxury boxes and special hospitality packages.Though the City of Toronto owns the venue, FIFA controls the tickets for all matches. However, they've offered host cities the chance to purchase a select block of tickets before the general public to then resell them at higher costs.A city council motion lists that the purchase will be "fully funded by the Major Special Event Reserve Fund… with funds to be replenished to the reserve fund following the sale of hospitality packages."In other words, it'll help the city recoup some of the $380 million they're spending to be a co-host, including $123 million towards BMO Field's $146 million ...

Economics

2 w. ago MacLeod: Ottawa mishandled 'tents for newcomers' scheme and lost our trust

Relations between west-end communities and City Hall have been seriously damaged, and won’t be easily repaired.

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2 w. ago Council favours $28M fix to Calgary police budget shortfall amid photo radar restrictions

'We also cannot allow this budget to have a shortfall,' said Ward 1 Coun. Sonya Sharp, who brought forward the notice of motion

Economics