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OPINION: Unraveling Municipal Tax Hikes and the Burden of Past Neglect
In the tumultuous world of municipal governance, the perennial call for fiscal responsibility and cost reduction during election seasons...

Christopher W. Brown
Jan 12, 2024


OPINION: The Solitude of Election Night- A Lone Newsroom's Reflection
In the hallowed days of election nights past, the newsroom was a lively arena of activity, a buzzing hive of anticipation and...

Christopher W. Brown
Jan 10, 2024


OPINION: Can One Councillor's Actions Sink an Entire Municipality?
If one were to unfold a map of Atlantic Canada, Murray Harbour isn't somewhere most people could point out. The small community steeped...

Christopher W. Brown
Jan 6, 2024


OPINION: "If Municipalities lose, Well then Canada loses."
I'm about to sum up an entire year only 5 days into that year, "If Municipalities lose, Well then Canada loses." Times are undoubtedly...

Christopher W. Brown
Jan 5, 2024


A Year of Discovery and Connection, and Thanks
As we bid farewell to the rollercoaster that was 2023, it's time to reflect on the highs, lows, and new horizons that unfolded for us at...

Christopher W. Brown
Dec 29, 2023


A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Listeners
As we bid farewell to 2023 and reflect on the incredible journey we've had with "The Municipal Affairs," we want to extend our deepest...

Christopher W. Brown
Dec 28, 2023


OPINION: The Enigma Of Berwyn, Is About Much More Than Just Berwyn
The Province of Alberta has witnessed an unusual surge in councillor turnover throughout 2023 - 62 council resignations as of December...

Christopher W. Brown
Dec 21, 2023


OPINION: Calgary City Council "Disapproval" Is Nuanced
In the intricate world of municipal politics, the recent ThinkHQ poll on the Calgary City Council has raised eyebrows and sparked a...

Christopher W. Brown
Dec 21, 2023


OPINION: Merry Christmas, Calgary! Oy Vey, Oyen! LGFF Winners and Losers
In a much-anticipated announcement, the Province of Alberta has disclosed its Municipalities Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF)...

Cross Border Interview
Dec 15, 2023
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