On May 30th, 2026, members of the Conservative Party of British Columbia will choose a new party leader. Leadership contests are not only about party politics—they are also about ideas, priorities, and competing visions for the future of the province. In the weeks leading up to the vote, candidates are outlining their plans for British Columbia, including how they see the role of municipalities and regional districts across the province. Local governments play a central role

Leading a municipality today isn’t just about budgets, bylaws, and infrastructure—it’s about people. In the past decade alone, the role of local leaders has transformed dramatically. The pace of social media, the complexity of intergovernmental relationships, and the growing expectations of communities have created a new reality for municipal councils and administrators. The mental load on local leaders has never been heavier, and the need for strong communication, collaborat

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews. Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada. For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we are honoured to welcome to the show, County of Newell Deputy Reeve Kelly Christman. The County of Newell is a rural municipality located central to Calgary, Medicine Hat, and Lethbridge with less than 190 kilometers of separation between each

Welcome to the Political Trenches Local Government at Work. When you think about what keeps a community running, municipal administrators are often the ones making it happen behind the scenes. The Manitoba Municipal Administrators, or MMA, has been supporting these professionals across Manitoba since 1931. With more than 300 members, the MMA focuses on education, professional development, and advocacy. Through connection, leadership development, and ongoing learning, they hel

In small towns, big projects often carry even bigger meaning. In Trochu, a community of just over 1,000 people in rural Alberta, that meaning is taking shape in steel, concrete, and long-term vision. The Trochu Seniors Supportive Living Facility is more than a new building—it’s an investment in aging with dignity, staying close to home, and keeping families and community connections intact This Town of Trochu and Trochu Housing Corporation capital project, funded in part by t

Welcome to Cross Border Interviews. Our goal is to create meaningful municipal conversations that inform, connect, educate and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast in Canada. For this edition of Cross Border Interviews, we are honoured to welcome to the show, Town of Taber Councillor Carly Firth Taber is colloquially known as the “Corn Capital of Canada” due to the famous golden crop grown in the region. But what makes Taber corn so special? To put it simply, i