Across Western Canada, municipal leaders are facing challenges that increasingly reach far beyond the council chamber. On August 25 and 26, representatives from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba gathered in Edmonton for the annual Western Canadian Municipal Associations meeting. The issues were big: tariffs and rising construction costs, trade corridors, AI data centres, emergency preparedness, and the future of RCMP contract policing. Municipalities warn t

Join us live on Wednesday, September 2nd for the first special live shows dedicated to the 2026 Manitoba Municipal election. Guest includes: Councillor Colin Doyle, City of Portage La Prairie Councillor Shaun Cameron, City of Brandon Councillor Kathy Valentino, City of Thompson ------ Episode made possible by: https://amm.mb.ca/ ------ Listen To The Show: Apple: https://apple.co/41p5I2I Spotify: https://bit.ly/3tkvb0E YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswi

In Southern Alberta, there are community festivals — and then there is Taber Cornfest. Every August, just before the long weekend, the Town of Taber comes alive for one of the region's biggest free family celebrations. Live music. Food. Rides. Entertainment. And, of course, plenty of corn. This year's Cornfest was billed as the biggest and best yet — bringing locals and visitors together for a weekend that has become a cherished Southern Alberta tradition. And behind the cele

Crime is increasingly becoming a municipal issue — even though the laws governing it are largely made in Ottawa. Across Canada, mayors and councils are pressing the federal government for action on repeat offending, bail, addiction and public safety. Last week in Truro, Nova Scotia, Mayor Hinton met with federal Justice Minister and Attorney General Sean Fraser to discuss concerns about federal crime laws. Afterward, Hinton emphasized the need for all levels of government to

Across Western Canada, some of the decisions affecting local communities are being made far beyond the municipal council chamber. Municipal leaders from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba gathered at Fort Edmonton for the 2026 Western Canadian Municipal Association meeting, bringing some very big issues to the table. The escalating Canada-U.S. trade war, ongoing RCMP contract negotiations, infrastructure funding, and the development of economic corridors wer

Across Western Canada, some of the decisions affecting local communities are being made far beyond the municipal council chamber. Municipal leaders from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba gathered at Fort Edmonton for the 2026 Western Canadian Municipal Association meeting, bringing with them some very big issues. The escalating Canada-U.S. trade war, ongoing RCMP contract negotiations, the rapid growth of data centres, and the development of economic corrid

For decades, the Canada-U.S. relationship has been built on trade — billions of dollars crossing the border, supporting businesses, jobs and communities on both sides. Now, that relationship is under renewed strain. As of midnight Saturday, a new 50 percent U.S. tariff is in effect, escalating an already difficult trade war and creating new uncertainty for Canadian businesses, workers and families. And while the negotiations are happening between national governments, the con

It may be one of the most talked-about issues facing communities across Canada right now. Data centres. Municipal leaders are increasingly being asked to consider these massive facilities — and in some provinces, the debate has even become an election issue. For municipalities, the questions go well beyond technology. What are the economic benefits? What are the impacts on power, water, land and infrastructure? And are municipal leaders prepared to have an open conversation w

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the first live edition of 2026 BC Municipal Votes. It’s Friday, August 21st, and we are coming to you live. I’m Christopher Brown, and I’m very excited to welcome you to this new series focused entirely on municipal politics in British Columbia. For the next several weeks, we’re going to be taking you across the province and looking at the people, the communities, the campaigns, and the issues that will define the 2026 BC municipal elect