First time chatting with @timtierney.ca as @fcm.ca president – getting his insights into the state of #government today and why face-to-face meetings with #LocalGov leaders are essential. #CDNMuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Well, I'm all signed up and if you have the means, an interest in #LdnOnt news, and believe in independent journalism, I suggest joining up with @mikedonachie.bsky.social and his team at London Ontario Online News - or as the cool kids call it, the LOON! mikedonachie.substack.com/p/welcome-to...

Some thoughtful insights from @mariannemeedward.bsky.social on #Bill9, the Municipal #Accountability Act, which @obcm.bsky.social have come out in support of – despite the flaws that some see in it. #LocalGov www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

London Ontario Online News ... get on board. #LdnOnt open.substack.com/pub/mikedona...

Talked with @andrewknack.bsky.social ahead of #FCM2026AC and it sounds like it will be quite a conference. Sadly, my ongoing back injury is keeping me from attending, but it should be a fun event for the #LocalGov folks who makes the trip. @fcm.ca #CDNMuni www.municipalworld.com/articles/edm...

The top use of Doug Ford's strong-mayor powers was corporate organization, including hiring and firing staff, according to the Star's analysis of more than 4,200 decisions

Had the opportunity to speak with @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social ahead of #FCM2026AC for a final time as @fcm.ca president. She had a lot to share about being at the helm during a really interesting time in the #LocalGov space. #CDNMuni www.municipalworld.com/articles/fcm...

An interesting chat with @carolesaab.bsky.social as she and @fcm.ca get ready to welcome #LocalGov leaders from across the country to Edmonton for #FCM2026AC. #CDNMuni www.municipalworld.com/articles/loc...

Always a good chat with @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social on the latest @fcm.ca thoughts on what is directly impacting #LocalGov. In this case, reflecting on the details of Ottawa's Spring Economic Statement. #CDNmuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Had the opportunity to once again chat with the commissioner about the importance of #transparency in the #LocalGov space. And these days especially, open access to #data is a pretty big deal. @ipcontario.bsky.social #ONmuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

"It's not a case of the United States dictates the terms. We have a negotiation, we can come to a mutually successful outcome—it will take some time," PM Carney says when asked about reports that the U.S. is demanding concessions from Canada ahead of CUSMA trade talks. #cdnpoli

Enjoyed catching up again with Jamie McGarvey to get his thoughts on the pressures facing small urban municipalities and why the 70th anniversary of #OSUM is so important. #OnMuni #LocalGov www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Interesting #LocalGov insights from @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social as @fcm.ca welcomes Ottawa’s strengthened commitment to the #infrastructure funding needed to build stronger communities. #CDNMuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

The Liberals have won all three byelections, forming a majority government

The sharply conservative Supreme Court, reshaped by President Trump’s three appointees, is the first since at least the 1950s to reject civil rights claims in most cases involving women and minorities, according to an analysis conducted for The Post. https://wapo.st/4tCkcJB

After swooping around the moon, viewing an eclipse, breaking an Apollo distance record and testing out a space toilet, NASA's Artemis II mission is about to return to Earth. Here's what the astronauts must face to make it safely home. n.pr/4tHsWyb

Interesting conversation with @camguthrie.bsky.social about his time in the #LocalGov space, what he will always remember, and sometimes even miss about being #mayor. Certainly be interesting to see what Cam's next chapter looks like. #CdnMuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Appreciate the insights on #ONBudget26 from @mariannemeedward.bsky.social. If she's right, the conversation around what #LocalGov pays for in Ontario, and maybe across Canada, could finally be shifting toward something more equitable. www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Enjoyed chatting with Clark as someone with nearly three decades of #LocalGov experience. His insights into the #municipal sector are definitely shaped by not only his passion for #community, but the work he accomplished with @fcm.ca as well. #CDNMuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

The $40-million donation, given by the Labatt family, will go to the Labatt Family Thriving Minds Program, said the SickKids Foundation.

Given the twin crises of #homelessness and #ViolenceAgainstWomen, this summit will hopefully inspire all #LocalGov to take real action. Again, Rowena Santos helping lead such an important conversation. www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

First met Jeff while covering @londonontario.bsky.social council some 20 years ago. Been luck to cross paths numerous times since. Enjoyed our latest chat as he looked back in retirement at 50-plus years of #LocalGov experience. www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

ICYMI: Mechele and Melissa, frontline workers in the homelessness crisis, join the show to tell us all about it. You can listen here: the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mec... (or wherever you get your podcasts).

Enjoyed speaking with Joe as he looks ahead at his eight remaining months as #mayor. From the benefits of good governance to the downside of "strong mayor" powers, he had plenty of #LocalGov insights to share. And a lot of love for where St. Thomas is headed. www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Appreciate Cori from @ubcm.bsky.social taking time to speak about a B.C. #budget that many people had concerns with. She makes a compelling case that focusing on pluralism and co-operation is the best way to ensure #LocalGov gets the support it needs. #BCMuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Appreciate Josh Morgan taking the time to discuss the recent conversation the @fcm.ca Big City Mayors Caucus had with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Seems like the mayors and the PM are on the same page for many of the #LocalGov issues of the day. #CDNmuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

As someone whose journalism career began in #rural Ontario, I enjoyed getting some #LocalGov perspectives from Christa Lowry, as chair of ROMA, on how rural and northern communities are finally being given their fair share of the political spotlight. #ONmuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Insightful chat with Mayor Marianne Meed Ward about the troubling stats on #homelessness coming from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Bottom line from Ontario Big City Mayors, #LocalGov can't fix this crisis alone. #ONmuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Mark Carney tells Davos the old world order is ‘not coming back’ as Trump heads to Switzerland

Listen to “The Headlines,” which brings you the biggest stories of the day from the New York Times reporters who are covering them, all in about 10 minutes.

And yesterday Council voted 13-2 to expropriate land for the southern spur. Just if anybody is watching. BRT never went away. #LdnOnt

A trade war over Greenland won’t guarantee victory in the wider battle ft.trib.al/TsNOZyA

Trump tariff threats risk triggering ‘spiral of escalation’ in world economy, says IMF

This follows decision not to activate Boyle warming centre during extreme cold alert #ldnont lfpress.com/news/local-n...

So, St. Leonard's Community Services of London and Area. You probably know the organization's name, do you know what they do here in London? Executive Director, Michael Oates, joins the podcast to tell us all about it. the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mic...

Some fascinating #LocalGov insights from Tim Tierney on not only a busy 2025, but what @fcm.ca and all #municipalities are looking at in 2026. #CDNmuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

It was my pleasure to have written many of the articles in this top 10 online #stories of 2025. Big thanks to everyone who enjoyed them. Well, and to those who read the ones I didn't write, too. #Top10 #LocalGov www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Had the chance to catch up with @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social and get the latest @fcm.ca insights into the state of #LocalGov in Canada. And certainly, #BailReform and #HousingAffordability are key #CDNMuni concerns. www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

My favourite thing is being part of the Women of Influence in Local Government Award. Such a thrill speaking with powerful #LocalGov champions, including Lisa, this year's honouree. A thrill to recognize her efforts supporting #women and Westbank First Nation. www.municipalworld.com/articles/lis...

Today’s new episode of Deep Left Field features me and @gregorchisholm.bsky.social talking about #Bluejays dive into the deep end with Dylan Cease! Also, I talk to Canadian Baseball League commissioner Ted Kalnins and we open the mailbag at [email protected]! Listen here:

Enjoyed chatting with Christa and recognizing her Women of Influence in Local Government Award honourable mention. Always a pleasure to meet with these inspiring #women and get their insights into the #LocalGov space. #CDNmuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

One of the highlights of my year is speaking with the incredible #women recognized through the Women of Influence in Local Government Award. Always enjoy getting their insights into the often challenging #LocalGov space. And Randy was no different. #CDNmuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom pulled no punches at the COP30 climate talks in Brazil, calling President Donald Trump an “invasive species” and a “wrecking ball” during discussions about the US absence from global climate action. https://cnn.it/4hYJMUn

Not the first time I've talked to Lindsay, but the first time officially as AMO executive director. Some interesting insights into #LocalGov issues facing #municipalities today in Ontario. And everywhere. www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Although new to her presidential role at @ubcm.bsky.social, Cori had plenty to say about #LocalGov today, the state of #politics in general and in B.C., and why she was so eager to take on such an important position. #BCmuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Was a pleasure to chat with Cathie about her 25 years of #PublicService and what she sees as the state of #LocalGov today. She's leaving @hfxgov.bsky.social, but is looking forward to her next challenge at @dalhousieu.bsky.social. www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

Enjoyed speaking with Corrine, particularly as we had talked about doing one of these #podcast interviews for a while. And with so many important #LocalGov insights, it felt deserving of an article, too. #AMO2025 www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

In 2015, Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued ninety-four Calls to Action for repairing the Crown’s relationship with Indigenous peoples. A decade later, most remain unfulfilled. Seven Indigenous writers reflect on the work still to be done: thewalrus.ca/truth-and-reconc...