Vancouver councillor seeks data centre pause while city develops regulations

This Ontario city's set for final vote on a data centre moratorium. Here's more on the debate

This Ontario city's set for final vote on a data centre moratorium. Here's more on the debate

Food truck operator says he was sidelined by City of Vancouver during World Cup

The City of Vancouver said that there is limited space within the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone and the city must maintain six metres on the street for emergency access.

Durham County to vote on 12-month pause for data center development

Another municipality in our area is considering a pause on data centers. Monday night, Durham County commissioners will consider a 12-month moratorium.

On patrol with Belfast’s Safer Neighbourhood Officers

On patrol with Belfast's Safer Neighbourhood Officers

WATCH | Public Protector releases findings on Cape Town municipal services investigation

WATCH | Public Protector releases findings on Cape Town municipal services investigation

Alberta and Calgary beef over Stampede noise levels quashed, premier and mayor say

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Calgary’s mayor say a disagreement over noise levels during the Calgary Stampede has been quashed. Smith and Mayor Jeromy Farkas say in separate posts on X that the city and Stampede event operators recently agreed to keep reduced concert hours and decibel levels for outdoor events during this [] The post Alberta and Calgary beef over Stampede noise levels quashed, premier and mayor say appeared first on Loonie Politics.

SC junks petitions vs No Contact Apprehension Policy

NCAP allows local authorities to enforce traffic rules even remotely through the use of technology

Stop the Data Center Proposed at Big Darby Creek

Reprinted from Marcia Miller's Substac

Healey slams brakes on data center tax incentives

Healey said the hold on applications for the 20-year sales and use tax exemption for qualified data centers will remain in effect until we have strong protections in place for our residents and communities against higher gas and electric bills.

Hamilton-owned corporation signs NDA over proposed AI data centre

While municipalities have relatively little control over data centre approvals, NDAs reduce transparency for major projects that could change the communities where they’re built.

Data centres could help stabilise New Zealand’s power grid, Schneider Electric boss says

Data centres could help stabilise New Zealand’s power grid, Schneider Electric boss says

Canada releases mandatory requirements for legal employment and residency in 2026

Canada's immigration department released the key compliance guidelines, rules, and permit conditions required to live and work legally in the country

General : Communications Ministry Assessing Social Media Platforms' ONSA Compliance

KULAI, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Communications Ministryis still assessing the level of compliance among licensed social media platforms with two codes introduced under the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA), which came into force on June 1, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said.

Advocates: Two years after Sonya Massey’s death, Illinois police struggle to implement SAFE-T Act provisions – Chicago Tribune*

The Massey Commission makes important recommendations on policing but goes much deeper by exploring the systemic racism that has for too long affected police and community relations. The commission calls for expanding safe and equitable access to social services in Sangamon County to address systemic racism and mistrust in police. ... (T)he governor’s office has already signed off on the overarching recommendation that agencies and leaders responsible for implementation meet twice a year to monitor the process.

पूर्वाधारमन्त्री लम्साल कोरला सडकको निरीक्षणमा

मुस्ताङ। पूर्वाधार विकासमन्त्री सुनिल लम्साल उत्तर-दक्षिण जोड्ने राष्ट्रिय गौरवको (बेनी-जोमसोम-कोरला) सडक आयोजनाको अनुगमन तथा निरीक्षणका लागि पुगेका छन्। शुक्रबार बेनी-जोमसोम सडकमार्ग हुँदै मुस्ताङको थासाङ गाउँपालिका–३ लेते बास बसेका मन्त्री लम्सालसँग संस्कृति पर्यटन तथा नागरिक उड्ययनमन्त्री खड्कराज पौडेल (गनेश), मन्त्रालय र विभिन्न विभागका प्रतिनिधि पनि छन्। कोरला सडकका आयोजना प्रमुख तेजस्वी शर्माका अनुसार कोरला सडकको निरीक्षण []

Security And Traffic Management Measures In Place For Dream Weekend

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is assuring that comprehensive security and traffic management measures are being put in place to facilitate a safe and orderly staging of the Dream Weekend []

City seeks law changes to keep fibre dream alive

The City of Windhoek says it might seek legislative amendments to the Local Authorities Act to continue its fibre commercialisation project. This is after the Supreme Court ruled that the municipality does not have the legal authority to provide telecommunications services to residents. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya on Monday said the municipality is studying the [] The post City seeks law changes to keep fibre dream alive appeared first on The Namibian.

BERNARDO: Paper bans, real bullets — the deadly delusion of Canada’s firearm prohibitions

Canadians are told that public safety depends on adding more restrictions to licenced firearm owners. Two recent Winnipeg Police Service cases raise a more practical question.

Montreal shooter kills one police officer, injures another, near Jewish sites

The CBC cited the Montreal Police as emphasizing that the incident is ongoing and advised nearby residents to remain indoors.

Letters, June 26, 2026: ‘You can catch more flies with honey…’

Need to work together Regarding the noise bylaw. I’m glad city council is listening to complaints and addressing them. In the spirit of one getting more through conversation rather than confrontation this issue could have been resolved much earlier. Mayor Farkas could have met and spoken directly with provincial representatives, Tourism Calgary, safety operators and []

Montreal-area school board to pay for credit monitoring to parents after privacy breach

A Montreal-area school board says it will offer credit monitoring and identity protection for parents whose sensitive information was circulated by mistake last week. The school board says the service will be provided for free for three years to all those affected by the privacy breach. “(The service) will notify you of any unusual activity [] The post Montreal-area school board to pay for credit monitoring to parents after privacy breach appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Ambassador program, expansion worries at center of 3CDC presentation to city council

As Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) faces mounting criticism over its role in a dispute involving downtown’s Piatt Park, the nonprofit used a city council committee meeting Monday to spotlight its contributions to the neighborhoods it has helped redevelop. Representatives from 3CDC, the real estate-focused nonprofit, presented to Cincinnati City Council’s Economic and Cultural [] The post Ambassador program, expansion worries at center of 3CDC presentation to city council appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

New data centre is a ‘threat to peace’, say Katoomba locals

Blue Mountains locals are fighting to halt a data centre that is to be built on a suburban Katoomba street.

Legco could tighten members’ code after William Wong drink-driving case: Starry Lee

Hong Kong’s legislature may review and tighten its code for members in light of the resignation of a lawmaker arrested for alleged drink-driving and failing to report an accident, its president has said. “We routinely review the code for Legislative Council members, usually during the latter stage of the term,” Starry Lee Wai-king said on Monday. “This incident will definitely serve as an important reference if we consider amending the code in the future.” William Wong Kam-fai, a lawmaker and...

With Bill 11, Alberta is creating a two-tier system that will kill public health care

Why is the federal government allowing Alberta to flagrantly violate the Canada Health Act? The post With Bill 11, Alberta is creating a two-tier system that will kill public health care appeared first on CCPA.

15 Myths about Data Centers—and the Taxpayer Perspective

By Jess Ward, Leah Vukmir.

Pennsylvania coal towns fight the data center boom

(NaturalNews) Hazle Township's board of supervisors voted unanimously to pause data center applications for 180 days amid growing local opposition. More than...

In a divided country, U.S. residents agree on one thing: no data centers 

Across the country, in cities and rural areas, locals are pushing elected officials to introduce data center regulations and pause new construction In a divided country, U.S. residents agree on one thing: no data centers is a story from Prism, a BIPOC-led nonprofit news outlet that centers the people, places, and issues currently underreported by national media. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work today.

Ontario Trucking Association wants more enforcement on speed cap

Commercial vehicles limited to 105 km/h on Ontario roads — 'our issue is that we don’t believe the cap is being enforced enough'

Mobile money fraud: CSA calls for stronger safeguards across telecom networks

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has called for stronger safeguards across telecommunications networks to address growing concerns over mobile money fraud and protect customers from cybercriminals.

Centre Issues Telegram 15-Day Ultimatum Over Pirated Films and OTT Content

In a major development, the Centre on Saturday issued a notice to Telegram over the circulation of pirated films and OTT content on its platform, giving the messaging service 15 days to strengthen its safeguards and explain how it plans to curb

SNP council backs datacentre halt and creates Burnham dilemma

As Scottish National Party council passes a motion for Scotland datacentre moratorium, Andy Burnham’s avowed ‘power to the regions’ views face strain in light of critical national infrastructure designation

City authorities urged to prioritise human mobility, gender considerations into urban planning

City authorities must prioritise human mobility and gender considerations in urban planning to enable cities better respond to the growing impacts of climate change, participants at a Human Mobility conference have suggested. They also called for increased investment in community resilience and protection systems, alongside stronger institutional capacity and partnerships to address climate-induced displacement and The post City authorities urged to prioritise human mobility, gender considerations into urban planning appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Child pornography: tougher penalties for cases of child abuse, including those involving AI

Agreement between the Council and Parliament on enhanced support for victims, with a more precise definition of consent and longer time limits—up to 32 years—for investigating and prosecuting offences