ICYMI: Kevin Benson from VC3 Inc. leads a conversation around the impact of AI on towns and cities. From chatbots to data analysis - practical AI may have the opportunity to impact communities today. #ArtificialIntelligence #CyberSecurity #Webinar

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A big congratulations to Dean Collver, recently appointed as the Director of Recreation, Parks and Facilities for Springwater Township! #Careers #MunicipalJobs #LocalGov

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By moving #BuildingPermits online, the Town of Cobourg ushered in a new era of #efficiency . This shift to online building permits allows staff to work more productively in the field with tablets and phones. Town of Cobourg #LocalGov

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Ottawa’s #mayor says he has never lobbied the federal government to bring public servants back to their offices for a certain number of days. City of Ottawa #ReturnToOffice #LocalGov

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We are seeking #articles from #LocalGov experts. Share your insight for the September issue focusing on infrastructure and planning, or October, where we discuss diversity. Submit articles to [email protected].

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Citizens want to contribute to their communities, but engagement must be productive. Explore how municipalities utilize a range of different engagement approaches as a means of gathering insights and ideas to improve #LocalGov . IAP2 #CommunityEngagement

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The new #mayor of a troubled southwest New Brunswick community says he's looking forward to control returning to its council. #Byelection #LocalGov

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GFOA’s 2024 #Conference is a great place to catch up with the newest industry trends, develop new opportunities and meet other professionals working in your field. GFOAAlberta #Finance #ABPoli #LocalGov

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ICYMI: Tse’k’wa is one of only a few Indigenous-owned and -managed #HistoricSites in Canada. Explore how the Tse’k’wa amphitheatre demonstrates that outdoor spaces can be designed as welcoming, flexible, and culturally significant. #Indigenous #LocalGov

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Procurement as a service is an outsourced model that often combines technology, outside staff, and expertise to handle a portion – if not all – of your organization’s #procurement function. #GroupPurchasing #LocalGov

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Saskatoon #Mayor Charlie Clark knew late last year he wasn’t interested in running again. Although he still loves the job, Clark is looking forward to new challenges. charlieclarkyxe City of Saskatoon Sean Meyer #LocalGov

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The federal government is going over Premier Doug Ford’s head and promising to send $357 million in #AffordableHousing #funding directly to regions and municipalities. Sean Fraser #LocalGov

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Municipal World offers readers something new. Local government expert Gord Hume has ventured into the world of #fiction with sharp satire and puzzling mysteries that – as one might expect – are based inside city hall. #CityHall #LocalGov

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Alberta's #municipal affairs minister declined to clarify whether towns and cities would still get their say before changes are made to a contentious bill that gives the province broad authority to fire local #councillors . Ric McIver #Bill20 #LocalGov

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The mayor of North Grenville, just south of Ottawa, says #HybridWork has been a boon to her community, and a recent move by the federal government to force #PublicServants back to downtown Ottawa is misguided. North Grenville #ReturnToOffice #LocalGov

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Tse’k’wa is one of only a few Indigenous-owned and -managed national #HistoricSites in Canada. Explore how the Tse’k’wa amphitheatre demonstrates that outdoor spaces can be designed as welcoming, flexible, and culturally significant. #Indigenous #LocalGov

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Quebec's plan to curb the often toxic climate that drives out local politicians is being welcome by Montreal-area #mayors who have long called for change. Catherine Fournier Ville de Longueuil #ToxicCulture #LocalGov

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ICYMI: Municipalities across #NewBrunswick faced the same challenges as their counterparts across the country. But they also had to address something unique to their circumstances: #municipal #restructuring . Dan Murphy UMNB Sean Meyer #LocalGov

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Your Municipal World Executive Membership can help you get more visibility and greater response to your News Releases. It's included as part of your membership – and posting them is easy. #News #Media #LocalGov

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The AMCTO conference is the premier networking event for municipal professionals. Join over 500 peers for days of #learning , #ProfessionalDevelopment , #networking and fun right in the heart of Blue Mountain Village from June 9-12! AMCTO #LocalGov

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