‘Outright degrading’: Regina councillor speaks out on treatment in municipal politics
Regina city councillor Sarah Turnbull says she has been experiencing degrading comments ever since stepping into her role that have become commonplace for her.
#Canada #InternationalWomensDay #MunicipalPolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11721549/outright-degrading-regina-councillor-speaks-out-on-treatment-in-municipal-politics/
‘Outright degrading’: Regina councillor speaks out on treatment in municipal politics
Regina city councillor Sarah Turnbull says she has been experiencing degrading comments ever since stepping into her role that have become commonplace for her.
#Canada #InternationalWomensDay #MunicipalPolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11721549/outright-degrading-regina-councillor-speaks-out-on-treatment-in-municipal-politics/

Neil Saravanamuttoo of https://betterottawa.ca/ is considering a run for mayor. That would be quite refreshing, he seems completely genuine (and clearly qualified). I hope enough people sign up to support (https://betterottawa.ca/thethousand/)

#ottpoli #municipalpolitics #ottawa

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Austerity and sprawl are not the future Port Alberni deserves.

(The Letter was sent to the AV News on January 8, 2026) Dear Editor, I’ve been increasingly disturbed by Mayor and Council’s decisions of late and the latest budget related scandals have only gotten worse: Ending the City's relationship with the BCSPCA; proposed ending support for McLean Mill National Historic Site; the Visitor Centre begging for money;  Expensive (to city and residents) sprawling and dangerous wildfire interface residential development on 15th contrary to […]

https://chrisalemany.ca/2026/01/08/austerity-and-sprawl-are-not-the-future-port-alberni-deserves/

When This City Caught Wind ICE Was Moving Into Town, Residents Fought Back

NEWPORT— The chilly breeze and sandy shores in this Oregon fishing city have shielded this town from scorching heat for decades. But despite the mist in the air, rumors here spread like wildfire. The latest of those hunches came straight from city officials and has since commanded national attention. Newport City Manager Nina Vetter and Mayor Jan Kaplan signed onto a Nov.

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When This City Caught Wind ICE Was Moving Into Town, Residents Fought Back

Newport, Oregon is using public pressure and legal avenues to make the state’s sanctuary law a reality in practice.

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Life in the bike lane: Some Halifax councillors want premier to butt out over municipal issues
Last week, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston sided with the city’s mayor on his motion calling for all bike lane construction to be halted.
#politics #cycling #cityplanning #Halifax #NovaScotia #MunicipalPolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11244302/halifax-councillors-concern-premier-overstepping/
Life in the bike lane: Some Halifax councillors want premier to butt out over municipal issues
Last week, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston sided with the city’s mayor on his motion calling for all bike lane construction to be halted.
#politics #cycling #cityplanning #Halifax #NovaScotia #MunicipalPolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11244302/halifax-councillors-concern-premier-overstepping/
Several small area mayors acclaimed ahead of Saskatchewan municipal elections
Ahead of Saskatchewan elections on Nov. 13, incumbent mayors in Warman, Rosthern and Dalmeny have been acclaimed to lead their municipalities for another four years.
#globalnews #Politics #acclaimedmayors #CivicElection #MunicipalPolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/10847424/small-area-mayors-acclaimed-sask-municipal-election/
Several small area mayors acclaimed ahead of Saskatchewan municipal elections

Ahead of Saskatchewan elections on Nov. 13, incumbent mayors in Warman, Rosthern and Dalmeny have been acclaimed to lead their municipalities for another four years.

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Several small area mayors acclaimed ahead of Saskatchewan municipal elections
Ahead of Saskatchewan elections on Nov. 13, incumbent mayors in Warman, Rosthern and Dalmeny have been acclaimed to lead their municipalities for another four years.
#globalnews #Politics #acclaimedmayors #CivicElection #MunicipalPolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/10847424/small-area-mayors-acclaimed-sask-municipal-election/
Several small area mayors acclaimed ahead of Saskatchewan municipal elections

Ahead of Saskatchewan elections on Nov. 13, incumbent mayors in Warman, Rosthern and Dalmeny have been acclaimed to lead their municipalities for another four years.

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It was a great result with an increase in vote share from 23% to 33% of the vote (4 candidates and two councillors elected). Hard work from Alison over the last four years and an organized election strategy paid off. #CivicEngagement #MunicipalPolitics