Feature Stories - Municipal World

Mayor Danny Breen: St. John’s mayor embracing collaboration in race for a third term

He had other options, and he considered them, but Danny Breen has decided he wants to keep his current job – mayor of the City ...

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FCM brings friendly tone to intense Canada-U.S. discussions

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The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has taken a proactive and assertive stance in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, especially those targeting ...

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Mayor Cathy Heron: St. Albert mayor bows out of city hall – maybe

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Cathy Heron was elected to her second term as mayor of St. Albert, Alta., in 2021. Heron celebrated her election night victory by throwing out ...

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Ontario’s professional planners launch guide for climate adaptation

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Communities across Ontario are experiencing the impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events are affecting built, ecological, ...

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Elect Respect launched to combat toxicity in politics

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Like many women across the country – or anyone in the public life it seems – Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward has had enough of ...

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FCM pleased with positive early efforts from Carney government

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At the 2025 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference, in Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the need for pragmatic, results-driven collaboration with local governments. ...

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AMCTO conference celebrates resiliency, advocacy, networking

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After a freestyle motocross accident left Kevin Rempel an incomplete paraplegic at the age of 23, he was told by doctors he would likely never ...

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AMO finds pros and cons in 2025 Ontario budget

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The Ford government’s recently released 2025 budget – A Plan to Protect Ontario – included several municipal investment initiatives aimed at supporting infrastructure, housing, and ...

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

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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

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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Improve your building’s performance with controls

Sponsored by Enbridge Gas If you’re an affordable housing provider looking for ways to lower operating and maintenance costs, improve resident comfort, and advance sustainability ...

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