As we come close to the halfway mark of 2025, I’ve been fortunate enough to travel across Western Canada, attending municipal conventions...

Anyone who knows me knows that I like to keep things light. I try to stay on the sunny side of the street, even if the clouds are looming...

The ballots have been cast. The political war rooms are beginning to quiet. The dust, though still swirling in places like Vancouver and...

As Canadians cast their votes and the makeup of the 45th Parliament begins to take shape, one emerging theme cuts across party lines—and...

It had been a while since I’d sat down to write one of these columns. Life, work, and everything in between had kept the keyboard cold....

SUMA Delegates taking part in a breakout session on the opening day of the 120th SUMA Convention Consider this: you’re a mayor or...

Approximately 108 municipal leaders, both past and present will be appearing on the federal ballot on April 28th. As Canadians head to...

In Canada, there are municipal leaders who stand out—not just for their titles, but for their unwavering dedication to their communities. These are the mayors, councillors, reeves, and directors who walk into a room and command attention, not with arrogance, but with the sheer force of their commitment and passion for their municipalities. They are the ones who go beyond the call of duty, who refuse to be silenced when they see something amiss, and who truly understand that m

It's not every day you get to rub shoulders with Mayors and Councillors from across Canada, but for me, it seems to be a reality that...