Feature Stories - Municipal World

Austrian World Mayor Prize honouree celebrates citizens, local government

In the hours after the 2021 municipal elections in Graz, Austria, Elke Kahr’s mind was reeling. After all, the newly elected mayor was the first ...

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UBCM Housing summit: Affordable housing, infrastructure top of mind for delegates

The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) held its annual housing summit in Vancouver on Feb. 13-14 where municipal leaders from across the province discussed solutions ...

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Smart furniture changing the way we collect municipal data

Canada’s rental vacancy rate reaches record low

The number of vacant rental units in Canada has reached a 36-year low amid demand that far outstrips supply. That’s according to the Canada Mortgage ...

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SUMA boss expects busy 2024 in Saskatchewan

Municipalities in Saskatchewan, much like everywhere, faced their share of challenges in 2023. But the bigger concern for the organization representing many of those communities ...

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Unlocking the power of green spaces

Vancouver’s Chinatown marks Lunar New Year with 50th parade

Feb. 10 marked the start of the Chinese New Year, and this year, more than 100,000 people attended Vancouver’s Lunar New Year Parade. “The Year ...

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ROMA 2024 offered up enthusiasm, plenty of conversations

Rural communities in Ontario are struggling to cope with the impacts of an underfunded health system. This isn’t hyperbole or political spin, but backed up ...

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Black History Month 2024 shines light on excellence

February is Black History Month and this year’s theme is all about celebrating Black excellence. On Jan. 16, Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and ...

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We need to talk

U.K. group recognizes Dover mayor’s community service

When Tony Keats learned he had made the shortlist for the World Mayor Prize, he was quick to say how much of an honour it ...

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Social housing waitlists growing across Canada’s big cities

The number of people on waitlists for social housing in Canada’s cities is rising sharply. In 2022, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said 1.4 ...

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