Welcome to the Political Trenches: Local Government At Work. When you talk about leadership in the North, you often hear about people who didn’t start out in politics at all—they started in their communities. Kandis Jameson is one of those people. Kandis has long believed that strong communities start with strong institutions—especially education. Over the years, she’s served on both the South Slave Regional Board and the Hay River Board of Education, advocating for literacy,

It’s a budget that the Government of Saskatchewan says is about protecting communities—while still planning for growth. Today we are taking a closer look at Budget 2026–27, which commits more than 700 million dollars in direct provincial support to municipalities across the province. That’s an increase of nearly 47 million dollars over last year—about seven percent—and it comes as communities continue to balance rising costs, infrastructure demands, and public safety concerns

Today’s conversation sits at the intersection of some of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—facing Alberta’s municipalities right now. With Budget 2026 now on the table, many local leaders are raising concerns about what it means on the ground. From shifting tax burdens onto property owners, to stalled infrastructure funding, to the absence of increased investment in prevention programs like FCSS, municipalities are being asked to do more—often with less clarity, less c

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, from the City of St. Catharines, Ontario, Councillor Robin McPherson. From authentic wine and culinary experiences, to unique festivals and cultural events including live music, theatre and sporting events

Today, we are kicking off a new Season of Muni-Cast. And on the season 10 Premiere of MuniCast, we are talking about a Major upcoming event for SUMA. Convention 2026, which will be taking place in Regina from April 12th to April 15th, under the theme ‘Foundation of Urban Strength" Welcome to Season 10 of Muni-Cast. MuniCast is brought to you by SUMA, the voice of Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities. MuniCast discusses topics that are important to municipal leaders, like local

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, Oxford County, and City of Woodstock Councillor Bernia Martin Located in the heart of southwestern Ontario at the crossroads of Highways 401 and 403, Oxford County has a population of approximately 130,000