Welcome to Municipal Affairs . While we typically focus on local governance issues, we recognize the importance of the broader political...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs . Every month, we head out on the open road touring different communities, attending press conferences with...

The Peace Arch at the Border Between Surrey, British Columbia, Canada and Blaine, Washington, USA This weekend, a seismic shift shook...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs . Today, we’re taking a closer look at a key element of accountability in municipal governance: Council Code...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs Today, we reflect on the end of an era of regional cooperation in the Edmonton Metro Region. For the past...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs . Today, we’re hitting the road—specifically, the Veterans Memorial Highway—a route that’s so much more than...

Seventeen years ago, the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (EMRB) was formed with an ambitious goal: to unite municipalities across the...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs . Today, we’re heading to the heart of south-central Alberta to explore the SouthGrow Regional Initiative—a...

Welcome to Municipal Affairs As we step into a new year, it’s a season of fresh beginnings—a perfect opportunity for municipalities to...