Proposed provincial changes that would affect Alberta municipalities spark concerns about autonomy
Bill 28, if passed, puts power in the hands of the minister of municipal affairs to write regulations and bring in new restrictions and increased oversight on Alberta municipalities.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-municipalities-autonomy-bill-28-9.7152523?cmp=rss

$8.8B to cut development charges aimed at southern Ontario, says Timmins mayor
New funding meant to help Ontario municipalities reduce their development charges to encourage more housing appears to be aimed at southern Ontario, says the mayor of Timmins.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/development-charges-northern-ontario-9.7150391?cmp=rss

It's been 30 years since amalgamation of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Was it a success?
Thirty years after four municipalities were brought together to form the Halifax Regional Municipality, opinions on amalgamation remain varied and deeply personal.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/it-has-been-30-years-since-amalgamation-of-the-halifax-regional-municipality-was-it-a-success-9.7147613?cmp=rss

Ontario proposing to dramatically increase fines for fare evasions on GO Transit
Ontario is proposing to dramatically increase fines for fare evasion on GO Transit, allow rideshare services in some northern communities, and ban municipalities from requiring EV charging stations and other outdoor features as part of development standards.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-fare-evasion-fine-increases-ev-charging-station-ban-rideshare-northern-communities-9.7147389?cmp=rss

Ontario proposing to dramatically increase fines for fare evasions on GO Transit
Ontario is proposing to dramatically increase fines for fare evasion on GO Transit, allow rideshare services in some northern communities, and ban municipalities from requiring EV charging stations and other outdoor features as part of development standards.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-fare-evasion-fine-increases-ev-charging-station-ban-rideshare-northern-communities-9.7147389?cmp=rss

Ontario proposing to dramatically increase fines for fare evasions on GO Transit
Ontario is proposing to dramatically increase fines for fare evasion on GO Transit, allow rideshare services in some northern communities, and ban municipalities from requiring EV charging stations and other outdoor features as part of development standards.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-fare-evasion-fine-increases-ev-charging-station-ban-rideshare-northern-communities-9.7147389?cmp=rss

Pothole damage your vehicle? Data shows you have about 10% chance of filing successful claim in the northeast
Hundreds of motorists filed pothole damage claims against municipalities in northeastern Ontario last year, but only a fraction were compensated.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/pothole-damage-claim-northern-ontario-9.7143221?cmp=rss

New provider or pay out of pocket: Red Deer, Lethbridge face ambulance ultimatum
The province says Lethbridge and six other municipalities are spending too much on emergency services. The province says these municipalities who combine fire and emergency services must either foot more of the bill or change their ambulance service provider.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ambulance-contract-9.7143549?cmp=rss

Mayors from Waterloo region share their wins and disappointments from Ontario's 2026 budget
Ontario tabled its 2026 budget Thursday and local mayors in Waterloo region are sharing their thoughts on it, saying there were some key wins for municipalities and residents.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/2026-ontario-budget-local-mayors-reaction-9.7144491?cmp=rss

New provider or pay out of pocket: Province gives Lethbridge ambulance ultimatum
The province says Lethbridge and six other municipalities are spending too much on emergency services. The province says these municipalities who combine fire and emergency services must either foot more of the bill or change their ambulance service provider.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ambulance-contract-9.7143549?cmp=rss