7 h. 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

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26 h. 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 […]

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30 h. 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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51 h. 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.

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3 d. 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 ...

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3 d. 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 […]

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3 d. 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 […]

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3 d. 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.

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4 d. ago Two years after fatal fire, Montreal tightens rules on short

MONTREAL — Montreal has cracked down on short-term rentals in a bid to ease housing pressure in the city and fight what it calls the “scourge” of illegal listings on Airbnb. Members of city council on Tuesday passed a new bylaw that will allow people to rent their homes for short stays only during peak […]

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4 d. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Mayor’s office embraces idea of Indigenous member of council

WATCH as Sun political columnist Brian Lilley says the Toronto mayor’s office is looking to place an Indigenous person on city council without even being elected. The issue is going before the city’s executive committee within the next week. What do YOU think?  Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us […]

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4 d. ago City councillors eye boost in funding to recruit family doctors

A city council committee endorsed increased funding for a family doctor recruitment strategy that has had some success, even if some members are uneasy about it. Council’s community and protective services committee ultimately recommended an $80,000 funding extension to the primary-care recruitment and retention program, funded through the city-funded London Economic Development Corp. (LEDC) reserve […]

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4 d. ago Surrey to probe creation of ‘iconic’ waterfront district on Fraser River

Surrey city council voted last week to launch a feasibility study on transforming a heavily industrialized stretch of the Fraser River into a landmark destination.

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6 d. ago Letters, March 16: Will the real Connor McDavid please stand up?

Are you concerned by measles outbreaks? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! SWITCHED IDENTITIES In terms of performance on the Edmonton Oilers, is Leon Draisaitl looking more like Connor McDavid than Connor McDavid? Asking for a friend … CHRIS ROBERTSON (Oilers fans are lucky they have a true superstar duo.) FALSE SAVINGS Edmonton city council […]

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7 d. ago Block of Toronto's Yonge Street could be protected from future demolition

Toronto's Yonge and Bloor area has been the site of intense development activity in recent years, but one block in the rapidly changing neighbourhood has managed to evade significant changes through the now-waning development boom.The City is pushing to ensure that this block remains protected for generations to come, and plans to have the group of four properties at 750, 752, and 756-758 Yonge Street designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, a move that would safeguard the buildings from future destruction.A report filed in March by Toronto's senior manager of heritage planning, urban design, and city planning recommends that council state its intention to designate the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Act, citing their cultural heritage value as a reason for preservation.Located on the west side of Yonge Street, mid-block between Charles Street West and Bloor Street West, the properties span three contiguous buildings standing three storeys, and were constructed in 189...

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7 d. ago City Hall denies role as employer, stalling council staff union bid

The unionization of Toronto City Council staff is on hold. AMAPCEO, which represents workers in Ontario’s public service and a number of workplaces tied to government, put forward an update Friday that said “a challenge has been made to our application to form a union” by the City of Toronto, which disputes its status as […]

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8 d. ago Rookie MP Arielle Kayabaga gives London seat at cabinet table

A rookie London MP who was born in Burundi is one of three new faces in a slimmed-down federal Liberal cabinet unveiled Friday. Arielle Kayabaga, who announced her intention to seek the Liberal nomination in London West almost exactly four years ago during her first term on London city council, was named government House leader and […]

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9 d. ago LILLEY: City Council adding unelected member based on race usurps democracy

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's office embraces the idea of creating an Indigenous member of council

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1 week ago City council candidate who lost by 5 votes thrilled to get fill

St. Thomas city council has a new member – and he's been appointed to replace the departed politician who beat him by a mere five votes in the 2022 civic election.

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1 week ago Calgary city council to debate how to improve passengers’ transit experience

The motion from Ward 3 Coun. Jasmine Mian explores several Calgary Transit service changes like extending the time a fare is valid, and using GPS for up-to-date arrival times.

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1 week ago Vancouver city council approves rental towers on former Safeway site in West Point Grey

The property is one of three former Safeways being redeveloped around the city and the first to get a green light

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