Council backs land commitment for Ojibway National Urban Park, moving Windsor park closer to opening
Windsor city council has unanimously endorsed an agreement in principle to commit municipal land to the proposed Ojibway National Urban Park, advancing the long-running project.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/ojibway-park-9.7152259?cmp=rss

Kingston to consider paying $400K to cover outstanding bills, audit of taxi commission
Staff recommend council advance the money from Kingston's reserves to pay for a Superior Court judgement, settle its payroll and initiate an independent forensic audit — costs that will ultimately fall on taxpayers.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/kingston-area-taxi-commission-council-pay-400k-forensic-audit-9.7151780?cmp=rss

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/02/greens-court-voters-north-east-council-seats-jamie-driscoll-ex-labour-mayor. All power to your elbows, & all power to Jamie Driscoll's elbow, in the North East #council #elections, @thegreenparty, @greenpartyzack, @ZackPolanski, @ZackPolanski.

Chilliwack council votes on whether 1 homeowner can keep 1 extra dog
Most of the time, mayors and councillors across B.C. vote on issues that will have a direct impact on large numbers of people in their community. And sometimes, they vote on whether one homeowner needs to get rid of one dog.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chilliwack-council-vote-dog-9.7150929?cmp=rss

‘There’s enough good here’: Halifax council passes budget after months of heated debate
After months of heated debate and deliberation, councillors approved its 2026-27 budget, which includes an operating budget of $1.45 billion, a capital budget of $316.7 million.
#Canada #Halifaxbudget
https://globalnews.ca/news/11753556/halifax-budget-passed/

Ottawa Safety Council speaking out after death of Peter Clark
Kelly Banks with the Ottawa Safety Council tells CBC All in a Day's Alan Neal that crossing guards in the city are still in shock after Peter Clark was killed in a hit and run in Barrhaven last week.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7149179?cmp=rss

The #HongKong #Trade #Development #Council (#HKTDC) has expressed support for the 2026-27 Budget presented by the Financial Secretary of the #HKSAR. The #budget outlines measures to strengthen #HK’s position as an #international centre for #finance, #trade, #shipping, and #innovation and #technology (I&T). It aligns with #China’s 15th Five-Year #Plan, aiming to help #businesses #integrate into national #development and seize #global #opportunities. https://cnbusinessforum.com/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-aims-to-boost-trade-and-innovation-amid-national-five-year-plan/

West Vancouver council could order demolition of hoarder’s home
If council approves the home's demolition and the owner doesn't do it by deadline, the district is authorized to tear the house down at the owner's expense.
#Politics #hoarding #westvancouver
https://globalnews.ca/news/11752372/west-vancouver-council-demolition-hoarder-home/

West Vancouver council could order demolition of hoarder’s home
If council approves the home's demolition and the owner doesn't do it by deadline, the district is authorized to tear the house down at the owner's expense.
#Politics #hoarding #westvancouver
https://globalnews.ca/news/11752372/west-vancouver-council-demolition-hoarder-home/

Citywide rezoning debate and decision not likely until after Easter: Calgary mayor
As of Monday morning, City of Calgary officials confirmed a total of 526 people had signed up to speak on whether or not council should repeal citywide rezoning.
#Canada #Politics #BlanketRezoningCalgary #CalgaryCityCouncil
https://globalnews.ca/news/11752235/citywide-rezoning-debate-decision-calgary-mayor/