30 h. ago Ward Sspomitapi: Transit safety among the top issue for constituents

Safety — more specifically, transit safety — is currently the top concern heard by candidates in Ward Sspomitapi. Ward Sspomitapi includes former wards 11 and 12 in the city’s southeast. The estimated population in Sspomitapi is 111,500. Seven candidates are currently vying for the position of city councillor, including incumbent Jo-Anne Wright, who is hoping […]

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4 d. ago Edmonton city staff asked to explore more regulations for short

City councillors are asking administration to explore more regulations for the short-term rental industry, where properties are often listed on sites like Airbnb and VRBO.

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7 d. ago Calgary councillor wants city to help find new temporary home for Wild Rose Motocross Association

"It's a nightmare scenario for them, that we need the entire land," Gian-Carlo Carra said.

Transport

9 d. ago WARMINGTON: City Councillor goes to bat for home invasion victims trying to defend themselves

While Brad Bradford does not advocate vigilante justice, he understands a family under threat does not always have time to wait for the cops

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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 Surrey city councillor Linda Annis launches 2026 mayoral bid

Linda Annis, who also serves as the executive director of Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers, will run under Surrey First banner.

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1 week ago Chianello: Doug Ford isn't being accountable on the Municipal Accountability Act

I thought the government was actually listening to public concerns over a bill that would allow for the firing of city councillors. It wasn't.

Politics

3 w. ago Ottawa activists call on city councillors to reject proposed boost to police budget

The city's budget directions report recommended an increase in the Ottawa Police Service budget of up to 6.5 per cent, the highest increase in the last 15 years. 

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last month City politicians Wednesday threw their support behind London Hydro creating  an “affiliate” that would be able offer additional services than the utility, generating more revenue.

An affiliate, overseen by city hall, would not be regulated and can move more freely in the private sector, said the chief executive London Hydro.

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