Councillor wants city to find a better way to deal with parking enforcement in Edmonton
An Edmonton councillor is putting forward a motion to tackle parking ban non-compliance after enforcement reached a deadlock earlier this year.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/parking-enforcement-fines-towing-edmonton-city-council-9.7165175?cmp=rss
Sudbury city councillor charged with violating Municipal Elections Act 9 times
If found guilty, Greater Sudbury city councillor Bill Leduc could face a fine of as much as $25,000 and could be barred from running in this October's election.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/sudbury-city-councillor-charged-with-violating-municipal-elections-act-9-times-9.7165030?cmp=rss
Mike Strange, Ontario councillor and ex-Olympian, pleads not guilty at domestic assault trial
Niagara Falls, Ont., city Coun. Mike Strange pleaded not guilty Tuesday to domestic assault as the trial for the 55-year-old got underway in St. Catharines. Strange was elected in 2014, after representing Canada as a boxer in three Olympics.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/mike-strange-trial-9.7162139?cmp=rss
Major Toronto street could be transformed into car-free pedestrian zone this summer
Toronto's Church-Wellesley Village could look very different this summer, as a new, seasonal pedestrianization pilot project aims to transform the vibrant neighbourhood into a safer public space for pedestrians, local businesses, and the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The initiative was brought forward by Toronto Centre Councillor ...
https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/04/toronto-street-pilot-project-pedestrian-zone-summer/
CBRM councillor questions quiet sale of port land to controversial figure
A Cape Breton Regional Municipality councillor is asking questions after CBRM sold the wharf property in its Sydney harbour industrial park to a company owned by Albert Barbusci without informing council.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/cbrm-councillor-questions-sale-of-port-land-9.7162204?cmp=rss
Halifax councillor pitches idea of modernizing fire stations with housing
A Halifax councillor is looking at creative solutions on how to handle the municipality's aging firefighting infrastructure, alongside the critical need for more housing.
#Canada #Halifaxhousing #HalifaxRegionalCouncil
https://globalnews.ca/news/11799310/halifax-councillor-pitches-idea-of-modernizing-fire-stations-with-housing/
Halifax councillor pitches idea of modernizing fire stations with housing
A Halifax councillor is looking at creative solutions on how to handle the municipality's aging firefighting infrastructure, alongside the critical need for more housing.
#Canada #Halifaxhousing #HalifaxRegionalCouncil
https://globalnews.ca/news/11799310/halifax-councillor-pitches-idea-of-modernizing-fire-stations-with-housing/
Downtown St. John's construction should be less disruptive as 'big dig' nears completion, councillor says
The final phase of Water Street’s “big dig” has begun, but thanks to new technology it shouldn’t cause as much disruption to downtown businesses and commuters as in previous years.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/downtown-st-john-s-construction-should-be-less-disruptive-as-big-dig-nears-completion-councillor-says-9.7159143?cmp=rss
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's response to defamation lawsuit states Sean Orr 'supported drug use'
Ken Sim's response response, filed with the B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday, says Sim's comments wouldn't lower Orr's reputation in the community, given the councillor's "words, actions and statements regarding the use and supply of drugs" both before and since his election to Vancouver's co...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ken-sim-sean-orr-defamation-lawsuit-response-9.7158458?cmp=rss
Toronto could ban jet skis entirely from City-owned docks
Toronto's waterfront is constantly evolving — from an airport runway expansion to an upcoming cruise ship terminal — and now, there's a new plan on the table that could reshape how people use the water itself.A recent motion from City Councillor Dianne Saxe (Ward 11, University-Rosedale) is calling on staff to look into banning jet skis and other high-pollut...
https://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2026/04/toronto-could-ban-jet-skis-docks/