52 h. ago Ottawa councillor calls for debate, vote on rescinding return

The vote is expected to take place at the next city council meeting on Sept. 24.

Other

64 h. ago Beltline Business Improvement Area expansion aims to bring more people to the popular neighbourhood

After a unanimous vote by city council, more than 300 more businesses will be joining the BLOX umbrella.

Economics

3 d. ago Ottawa city council passes contentious 2026 budget directions

The budget directions, first unveiled in August, pitched a property tax hike of around 3.75 per cent and an increase in transit fares of between 2.5 per cent and 7.5 per cent.

Other

3 d. ago City council vote may decide the future of motocross in Calgary

Even if the Wild Rose Motocross Association is able to find a new home, the sport will likely never be the same in the city again.

Transport

4 d. ago Ward profile: Who will take over for Sarah Hamilton in Ward sipiwiyiniwak?

Property taxes, infill and city spending are many of the concerns brought up to candidates looking to replace Sarah Hamilton on city council

Other

4 d. ago 'If you're not growing, you're falling behind': Construction, business leaders identify priorities for upcoming city council

'Ultimately, a new council will either need to engage and grease the wheels of the momentum that's already in place, or become a spoke in the wheel'

Politics

8 d. ago Regina city council begins new budget process with $45M shortfall

A total of five special council meetings are scheduled throughout next month to go over the city budget in detail, leading to the final budget talks in December.

Economics

8 d. ago Springbank Hill residents take city to court in hopes to delay Augusta Villas vote

"It seems like a very simple request to be making of our city and a lot of us feel quite frustrated and angry that we have to take the mayor and city council to court to respect our basic democratic right."

Other

9 d. ago Brookman: City falls apart as council watches from the sidelines

The planners, council members and the whole civic infrastructure seem to be falling apart

Culture

9 d. ago Feeling unheard: Calgarians share their thoughts on city council

Some Calgarians are frustrated because they believe city council needs to do a better job at listening to residents in the city when it comes to growth and development.

Other

1 week ago Lorne Gunter: Edmonton council's twisted vision favours brutal infill over Blatchford, Expolands opportunities

Here’s a little idea for city council and the administration: Develop Blatchford and the Exhibition Lands (Expolands) to their full capacity for residential housing before allowing further infill destruction of neighbourhoods such as Crestwood, Glenora and Garneau. Last week, council approved a master plan for the new fan park east of Rogers Place that included […]

Events

1 week ago Bell: Defund Gondek's climate emergency? Mayor hopeful Sharp vows to do it

'The mayor's climate emergency is the poster child of what was wrong with city council,' says Sonya Sharp, the councillor running to throw Mayor Jyoti Gondek out of office

Society

1 week ago Winter maintenance report reveals shortfalls in Saskatoon snow clearing

With cooler temperatures creeping in, Saskatoon city council is discussing this year's snow response, but the city's residents are worried about history repeating itself.

Other

1 week ago Why some Ottawa councillors disagree with this year’s budget direction

The budget will be before city council on Nov. 12.

Other

2 w. ago Scotiabank gets US$2.7 million from Dallas city council to open new office

The expansion would relocate or create about 1,025 full-time jobs

Economics

2 w. ago City council addresses hope for London's first new public high school since '72

A deal could be in sight for London’s first public high school in decades, according to letters submitted to city politicians for a land rezoning in the city’s northwest end. Politicians voted unanimously Tuesday to grant a rezoning at 1196 Sunningdale Rd. W. that would allow for either a high school or 600 homes made […]

Society

2 w. ago Council addresses hope for London's first new public high school since '72

A deal could be in sight for London’s first public high school in decades, according to letters submitted to city politicians for a land rezoning in the city’s northwest end. Politicians voted unanimously Tuesday to grant a rezoning at 1196 Sunningdale Rd. W. that would allow for either a high school or 600 homes made […]

Society

2 w. ago Edmonton city council approves $400M deal to build event park, village at Ice District

The majority of Edmonton city council approved the $400 million master agreement plan after contentious deliberations on Monday. The vote came down 9 to 4. 

Economics

2 w. ago Sign, sign everywhere a sign of Edmonton's coming October election

With Edmonton's municipal election just around the corner, in two weeks the city will be flooded by campaign signs for council and mayoral hopefuls.

Politics

3 w. ago Integrity commissioner finds Ottawa councillor Stéphanie Plante at fault for social

The report from integrity commissioner Karen Shepherd recommends a three-day suspension of pay, which will be voted on by city council on Aug. 27.

Society