Feature Stories - Municipal World

As FCM prepares for its national event, it also looks to the future

Rebecca Bligh was appointed as president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) back in October 2024. By the end of this week’s FCM conference ...

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Partnering for safer communities

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Sponsored by Operation Lifesaver Canada Every year, more than 100 Canadians face life-altering injuries or fatalities due to railway incidents. These incidents impact individuals, their ...

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Mayor Chad Bachynski: Regina's new mayor embraces a steep learning curve

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Municipal politics can be a confusing mechanism for those not familiar with how it operates. Still, that didn’t stop Chad Bachynski from deciding to run ...

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Following Carney’s win, FCM looks to strengthen partnerships

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During the recent federal election campaign, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) worked to ensure all political parties saw local governments as credible partners in ...

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Transforming municipalities

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Smarter decisions, streamlined operations Sponsored by SimpleSurvey Municipalities across Canada are navigating an increasingly complex landscape, balancing resident engagement, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Adopting ...

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Maximizing municipal environmental infrastructure

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Sponsored by Veolia In an era of aging infrastructure and tightening budgets, municipalities across Canada are turning to “bundling” to address multiple environmental challenges simultaneously. ...

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St. John’s deputy mayor joins call for federal climate action

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Sheilagh O’Leary is a leading voice for environmental advocacy in Newfoundland and Labrador. O’Leary, the deputy mayor of St. John’s, has championed initiatives to combat ...

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Mayor Kelli Hawtin: Support for North Battleford’s new direction

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Kelli Hawtin was never intimidated by the notion of serving as the mayor of North Battleford, Sask. After all, she served three consecutive terms as ...

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Equity lens needed for tariff talks, says Waterloo Region councillor

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Ever since U.S. President Donald Trump started his global tariff war, Prime Minister Mark Carney has pushed back with a “Canada Strong” approach that has ...

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Oil spills and railway accidents

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Sponsored by Ship and Rail Compensation Canada As a municipal leader, understanding the risks in your community is the first step toward protecting it. Oil ...

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Mayor Cynthia Block: Breaking barriers, building trust in Saskatoon

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The role of mayor can seem daunting to those unfamiliar with the daily functions of a municipality. Mind you, this isn’t the case for Saskatoon ...

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Burlington mayor sees positives in tariff fight, but a long road ahead

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For months, municipal officials have visited the U.S. to discuss the impact – on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border – of President Trump’s proposed ...

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