14 h. ago Keith Gerein: Sarah Hamilton's departure a blow to an Edmonton city council short on seasoning

An Edmonton city council already thin on political experience could soon get even thinner. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is vying for a return to Ottawa, but whether he wins or loses that race, he won’t be back for a second term as mayor. Coun. Andrew Knack, council’s longest-serving member, declared six months ago that he won’t […]

Culture

52 h. ago Edmonton federal Liberal Party candidates Amarjeet Sohi and Rod Loyola kick off campaigns

Two federal Liberal Party candidates in Edmonton launched their campaigns on Saturday, almost a week since the federal election was called. Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is officially launching his campaign as the Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for Edmonton Southeast. He is officially on leave from his mayoral duties after city council approved his unpaid […]

Culture

3 d. ago Toronto city councillors to make $170K after approving 24% pay bump

For the first time in 19 years, the annual salary to be a Toronto city councillor is going up significantly after council voted Thursday in favour of a pay raise.

Economics

3 d. ago Some European Nations Push for More Flexible 2025 Gas Storage Targets

Some European Union nations are still pushing for more flexible gas storage targets to start this year, as the bloc negotiates a new framework for refilling its depleted reserves.

Economics

4 d. ago ANALYSIS: What's behind city council's abrupt London Transit takeover

LFP's Jack Moulton digs into what led to city council taking direct control over the London's bus service.

Other

5 d. ago Sankofa Square signs ‘still in development’ despite old ones being trashed 

City council told now-former Yonge-Dundas Square won’t have signs designating it as Sankofa Square for months at least

Sport

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

7 d. 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

7 d. ago Is city council seriously about to start pushing again for a ring road?

"(It) would be a step backwards."

Culture

7 d. ago Ariella Kimmel: Toronto City Council needs a plan to address tariffs

Things cannot run at the pace of bureaucracy anymore; slowdowns do nothing but hurt our local businesses

Economics

9 d. ago Vancouver city staff cites limited options in council's directive to 'Choose Canada' services

The City of Vancouver doesn't do a lot of direct business with U.S. firms, and staff doesn't recommend terminating existing contracts

Other

1 week ago McCAUGHEY: New York City council race critical to Gotham’s safety

The vast majority of New Yorkers believe their city is in crisis. Electing a new mayor won’t solve it. The crisis is largely due to the lunatic-left policies enacted by city council — even over the opposition of the mayor. Truth is, the council treats the mayor like a pinata. New Yorkers need to go […]

Events

1 week 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.

Other

1 week ago Guelph city council approves new affordable housing seed program for non

Financial assistance in the form of a grant will be provided to non-profits to help cover pre-construction costs for affordable housing projects.

Other

1 week 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

1 week ago Opinion: Edmonton council breaks city policies in Nordic spa rezoning

Edmonton has declared a climate crisis, committed to being a “biophilic” city, and promises, in the City Plan, to “preserve what matters most.” City council and administration need to act on these words, especially when it comes to the river valley. On Feb. 24, council unanimously approved the rezoning of 10 acres of land adjacent […]

Events

1 week ago Request for London to take more of Arva's sewage spurs annexation talk

Middlesex Centre is asking London for a favour that would allow more housing in Arva but it may not like the answer. Instead of saying yes to the request for London to take more of Arva’s sewage, the chair of city council’s planning and environment community said he thinks the community could be better off […]

Other

1 week ago Typical Calgary homeowner to pay 8.9% property tax hike after province takes bigger share

Calgary city council will also send the Government of Alberta an invoice to recoup costs of collecting the provincial share of property taxes this year.

Economics