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"Tomorrow..." Richmound Mayor Wants QANON Queen Gone
In a recent press conference, leaders from southwest Saskatchewan voiced their apprehensions about the presence of the self-proclaimed "queen of Canada," Romana Didulo, and her followers. Brad Miller says that he wanted the group to pack up and move along, " I would just like to go like this," motioning washing his hands, and "She was gone tomorrow morning." Safety concerns have been raised, prompting a coordinated rally organized by worried citizens of Richmound, Saskatchewa

Municipal Affairs
Oct 14, 2023


Bay Bulls Acclaims New Councillor
The Town of Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador situated 30 kilometers south of St. John's and home to 1,566 residents according to the 2021 Canadian Census, saw a single name emerge to fill a vacant seat on the Town Council, and that name was Ethan Williams. Williams, a dedicated student at Memorial University Newfoundland and Labrador, stepped forward to accept the challenge of serving his community as a town councillor. Williams, also serving as the President of the Young

Municipal Affairs
Oct 11, 2023


Saint John Councillor to run for the NB Liberals in Saint John Habour
While the next provincial election isn't expected to be called for over a year, the will he or won't he of Premier Blaine Higgs calling a snap election has political parties preparing a full slate of candidates for the coming provincial election. On Wednesday Night, Saint John Councillor David Hickley has successfully secured the nomination for the New Brunswick Liberal Party in the riding of Saint John Harbour. Hickley was first elected to Saint John Council in 2019 during a

Municipal Affairs
Oct 11, 2023


Kinew Meets with Municipal Leaders to discuss path forward
Manitoba's Premier-Designate Wab Kinew, on Tuesday held a series of meetings with key municipal officials, including the Association of Manitoba Municipalities President, Kam Blight, Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham, and Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett. During his meeting with Blight, according to a provincial media release Kinew highlighted the significance of essential investments, "I was pleased to speak with Mr. Blight about the importance of health care and infrastructure inve

Municipal Affairs
Oct 10, 2023


Municipal Leaders Lend Voices to Israel During War
Municipal leaders across Canada have expressed their support for Israel and condemned the recent terrorist attacks launched by Hamas. As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, mayors and councillors from various Canadian cities have stood in solidarity with Israel's right to defend itself and have expressed their condolences for the innocent lives lost in the violence. Sunday Morning Israeli media say at least 600 people have been killed in the surprise

Municipal Affairs
Oct 8, 2023


Kinew Names Mayors To Transition Committee
Less than 24 hours after his sudden resignation as Mayor fo the City of Morden, former Mayor Brandon Burley has been named to the Manitoba Premier-Designate Transition Advisory Team Burley will join Mayor Mike Spence of the Town of Churchill on Premier-Designate Wab Kinew's transition advisory team. The newly formed team, consisting of 11 Manitobans from diverse backgrounds, will play a vital role in providing advice and assistance to the premier-designate during the transiti

Municipal Affairs
Oct 6, 2023


Mundell Wins LeRoy By-Election
In a resounding victory, Alrin Mundell emerged as the winner in the Town of LeRoy, Saskatchewan's recent by-election held on Wednesday, October 4th. The by-election, which featured two candidates, Alrin Mundell and Donald Brown, saw Mundell securing a commanding lead with 54 votes compared to Brown's 12. The small town of LeRoy, situated 160 kilometers east of Saskatoon, boasts a close-knit community of approximately 500 people. The by-election became a focal point of local a

Municipal Affairs
Oct 5, 2023


City of Morden Mayor Resigns
Mayor Brandon Burley, of the City of Morden, announced his resignation today after serving as the city's mayor for five years. In a press release, Mayor Burley explained his decision, stating, "I have come to recognize the significant responsibility I have towards my family's own transformational growth years." While he did not provide specific details about his family's situation, it is clear that personal matters have played a significant role in his decision to step down f

Municipal Affairs
Oct 5, 2023


Municipal Leaders React To Manitoba Election
Manitoba has undergone a political transformation as Premier-Elect Wab Kinew and his New Democratic Party (NDP) emerged victorious in the recent provincial election, ending seven years of Progressive Conservative (PC) rule under outgoing Premier Heather Stefanson. The historic shift in power has sparked a wave of reactions from municipal leaders across the province. As of the time of publication, Kinew and the NDP had secured 33 out of 57 seats in the province, securing a maj

Municipal Affairs
Oct 4, 2023
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