Tag: municipal
Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities has Elected a New President
Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) has elected a new president. Yarmouth Mayor Pam Mood was elected by members in an uncontested race during...
Sask. Municipal Peer Network will Provide Mentorship Opportunities
Saskatchewan’s local leaders now have access to the new Municipal Peer Network to help them resolve conflict or complex issues.
The new network connects municipal...
Yukon Updates Community Grant Framework to Support Regulatory Compliance
The Yukon government has updated its funding program for municipalities to ensure predictable and sustainable funding over the next five years. In part, the...
Montreal to Invest $1.6 Billion in Water Infrastructure Over Three Years
Montréal Mayor Valérie Plante, and the chair of the executive committee in charge of finance, Benoit Dorais, have presented Montréal's Three-Year Capital Works Program...
Village of Salmo, B.C. Receives Grant to Cover Total Cost of...
The Village of Salmo, B.C. has announced the receipt of a grant for $150,000 to cover 100 per cent of the costs of a...
Audit Finds Halifax Water Performing Well on Drinking Water
An audit of Halifax Water examining its management of drinking water safety was released by the Municipal Auditor General (MAG) on November 10th.
In her...
Ont. Bill Would Mandate Public Reporting of Diverted Sewage
On May 31st, Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament for Dufferin—Caledon, Sylvia Jones, brought forward Bill 141, Sewage Bypass Reporting Act, 2017. The bill would...
FCM Announces Advisors for Municipal Climate Resilience
The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced today a new initiative connecting municipalities with local environmental experts to assist...
Vancouver Entrepreneur to Receive Mitacs Award for Slurry Treatment
A Vancouver entrepreneur has commercialized a new approach for treating dairy farm manure and sewage sludge and will be recognized with an award from...
York Region Seeks New Revenue Powers for Water Systems, Infra.
York Region is requesting that the Province of Ontario provide it the same revenue raising powers as the City of Toronto to help service...
