Feature Stories - Municipal World

Can you trust residents to manage public resources?

We know that residents don’t particularly trust their governments. But perhaps governments don’t particularly trust their residents either. This article explores examples of what trust ...

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New training tool to support elected officials

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Sponsored by Bloom Centre for Municipal Education Municipalities are in the business of supporting one thing: quality of life for residents. The quality of services, ...

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Improved onsite inspections with mobile e-permitting

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Sponsored by Cloudpermit When municipal building inspectors arrive at a construction site, everyone involved is hoping that it will be swift, smooth, and uneventful. With ...

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Implicit bias uncovered

Implicit bias and microaggressions are terms that often trigger fear, anxiety, and defensiveness among employees as they try to make sense of what these terms ...

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Untamed: Glennon Doyle offers advice to women in local government

Glennon Doyle is a multi-time bestselling author and activist with some 1.2 million followers on Instagram. She has attracted the attention of countless admirers for ...

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Public engagement in Saugeen Shores and beyond

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Sponsored by Saugeen Shores Engaging a wide range of citizens is a challenge for municipalities, well, everywhere. How do you ensure that everyone affected by ...

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OP ED: Hand over Canada’s white churches to the charities who need them

One of my parishioners was a senior British Intelligence director. Sunday morning, after putting down his guitar, he said to me, “Graham, one of the ...

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Life after work – Success or bust!

So, you’re thinking about retirement! Sitting at your desk or standing by your machine, you picture waking up in the morning when you’re ready, lounging ...

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Healthy turf: Contributing to a greener world

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Sponsored by Fertilizer Canada Using fertilizer is simple, but it’s important to do so with care. By following a few simple steps this fall season, ...

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Recognizing Carole Saab as a Women of Influence in Local Government

As part of its ongoing 2020 awards celebrating Women of Influence in Local Government, Municipal World is excited to recognize Carole Saab, CEO of the ...

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Supporting communities through the global pandemic

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Sponsored by Nuclear Waste Management Organization Operating a municipality effectively is difficult at the best of times. During the global pandemic, the challenges have been ...

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Combating youth apathy: Best practices for municipal youth engagement

As young people interact with their municipalities and the services that they provide on a daily basis, municipal governance becomes something more tangible for young ...

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