Welcome to "Municipal Affairs," the show dedicated to delving deep into the matters that shape municipalities across Canada. We're excited to bring you insightful stories, engaging discussions, and exclusive interviews with municipal leaders from coast to coast to coast. We have lots to dive into as we were off last week for the Thanksgiving Weekend. We will be talking about the Municipal reaction regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. We will chat with a Mayor from Nova Sco

Welcome to 'Municipal Affairs.' I'm your host, Chris Brown, Today we bring you an exclusive one-on-one interview with the President of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, Kam Blight, as we discuss the seismic shift in Manitoba politics following the 2023 Provincial Election. In a historic turn of events, Wab Kinew and the Manitoba NDP have brought an end to seven years of Progressive Conservative rule in the keystone province. Kinew's party secured a decisive victory,

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of 'Municipal Affairs.' I'm your host, Chris Brown, Today, we embark on a journey through the picturesque landscapes of Alberta's Summer Villages, where pristine lakeshores and tranquil retreats await. Our special guest for this episode is none other than the President of the Association of Summer Villages of Alberta (ASVA), Councillor Mike Pashak. In this one-on-one interview, President Pashak and I delve deep into the heart of the matt

Welcome to "Municipal Affairs," the show dedicated to delving deep into the matters that shape municipalities across Canada. We're excited to bring you insightful stories, engaging discussions, and exclusive interviews with municipal leaders from coast to coast to coast. Today on the show, we are going full Alberta Municipalities. Last week we were live on location at the 2023 Annual Alberta Municipalities Trade and Conference Convention in Edmonton Alberta. We have the resul

Welcome to "Municipal Affairs," the show dedicated to delving deep into the matters that shape municipalities across Canada. We're excited to bring you insightful stories, engaging discussions, and exclusive interviews with municipal leaders from coast to coast to coast. Today on the show, we recap the news from last week's Union of British Columbia Municipalities Conference in Vancouver. Then we turn to the Association of Manitoba Municipalities who released their thoughts o

Welcome to "Municipal Affairs," a groundbreaking show dedicated to delving deep into the matters that shape municipalities across Canada. We're excited to bring you insightful stories, engaging discussions, and exclusive interviews with municipal leaders from coast to coast to coast. Today on the show, the Reeve of Vulcan County, Alberta gives his insights on the pause on new renewable energy projects in the province. and what it means for his Rural Municipality. Then last we

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of 'Municipal Affairs.' I'm your host, Chris Brown, Today, we have a special focus on the dedicated men and women who play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities in Alberta. Joining us are two distinguished guests who represent the heart and soul of the Alberta Association of Community Peace Officers. The AACPO serves as the collective voice of over 600 Community Peace Officers (CPOs) spread across more t

Welcome to "Municipal Affairs," a groundbreaking show dedicated to delving deep into the matters that shape municipalities across Canada. We're excited to bring you insightful stories, engaging discussions, and exclusive interviews with municipal leaders from coast to coast to coast. Today on the show, we turn to the first use of the Strong Mayor Powers to pass a building permit in the Town of Ajax, Ontario Then we will be heading to Saskatchewan where - at recording - 76 Rur

Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of 'Municipal Affairs.' I'm your host, Chris Brown, and today, we're diving headfirst into a dialogue that's not just about politics, but about progress. We're shining a spotlight on a topic that has evolved over the years, yet still carries its weight in relevance and importance: Women in Municipal Politics. In 1918, a trail was blazed. Hannah Gale, a courageous and determined soul, etched her name in the Canadian Lexicon of history by