Sean Meyer
@newswriter22.bsky.social
A journalist who will follow people who actually put thought into what they write, sing, say, or create. Digital Content Editor at Municipal World.
Had the opportunity to chat with @mariannemeedward.bsky.social about the Ontario Big City Mayors push for a greater conversation around improving the tools #LocalGov has to help fight the #MentalHealth and #addictions crisis.
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Ontario mayors push mandatory care review as crisis toll rises - Municipal World
Ontario mayors want a review of mandatory care in a push for compassionate, life‑saving intervention in a worsening mental‑health and addictions crisis.
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September 16, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Had the opportunity to chat with @mariannemeedward.bsky.social about the Ontario Big City Mayors push for a greater conversation around improving the tools #LocalGov has to help fight the #MentalHealth and #addictions crisis.
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An interesting chat with Jeff Leal about four decades of public service, what he thinks about social media (hint: he's not a fan), and how challenging #LocalGov is today.
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Mayor reflects on four decades of public service - Municipal World
Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal is closing out a four‑decade career in public service, reflecting on his achievements, the changing tone of politics, and more.
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September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
An interesting chat with Jeff Leal about four decades of public service, what he thinks about social media (hint: he's not a fan), and how challenging #LocalGov is today.
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Was a pleasure to sit down at #AMO2026 and chat with with a remarkable group of folks all interested in making #LocalGov work better for everyone. Big shout out to the AMO team for the assist. #Podcast #MWShares
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September 2, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Was a pleasure to sit down at #AMO2026 and chat with with a remarkable group of folks all interested in making #LocalGov work better for everyone. Big shout out to the AMO team for the assist. #Podcast #MWShares
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An interesting chat with Mark Sutcliffe as we discuss why he wanted to run for #mayor again, what he thinks is the state of #LocalGov, and just what he is saying to folks in Ottawa when he knocks on their door. #Election
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Ottawa mayor says city is on right track as he seeks re-election - Municipal World
Four years after entering the mayoral race as a political outsider, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe is seeking another mandate from Ottawa voters.
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September 2, 2026 at 7:08 PM
An interesting chat with Mark Sutcliffe as we discuss why he wanted to run for #mayor again, what he thinks is the state of #LocalGov, and just what he is saying to folks in Ottawa when he knocks on their door. #Election
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A timely chat with @timtierney.ca as the #TradeWar with the U.S. creates economic uncertainty for #LocalGov across the country. As he points out, @fcm.ca is at the forefront of supporting municipalities. #CDNMuni
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FCM urges “Canada Strong” municipal response to tariff battle - Municipal World
FCM President Tim Tierney says Canadian municipalities are preparing for the impact of escalating U.S. tariffs, warning of prolonged economic uncertainty.
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August 26, 2026 at 2:47 PM
A timely chat with @timtierney.ca as the #TradeWar with the U.S. creates economic uncertainty for #LocalGov across the country. As he points out, @fcm.ca is at the forefront of supporting municipalities. #CDNMuni
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It was a busy few days at #AMO2026, but I was fortunate to have been there in person to cover a pair of announcements. And then to write about the impressive work being done by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and @obcm.bsky.social. #LocalGov
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Ontario, Ottawa commit $1B for housing, mayors call for action - Municipal World
On the first day of the AMO conference, Ontario announced $1 billion for housing infrastructure, while big city mayors called for action on mental health.
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August 19, 2026 at 3:08 PM
It was a busy few days at #AMO2026, but I was fortunate to have been there in person to cover a pair of announcements. And then to write about the impressive work being done by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and @obcm.bsky.social. #LocalGov
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Spoke with AMO Executive Director Lindsay Jones ahead of the upcoming #AMO2026 conference and got her thoughts on the challenges facing #LocalGov today and why so many delegates are travelling to Ottawa to take part. #ONMuni
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Democracy, infrastructure, economic uncertainty set AMO agenda - Municipal World
The 2026 AMO conference will focus on local democracy, infrastructure, and economic uncertainty as municipalities prepare for mounting challenges.
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August 12, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Spoke with AMO Executive Director Lindsay Jones ahead of the upcoming #AMO2026 conference and got her thoughts on the challenges facing #LocalGov today and why so many delegates are travelling to Ottawa to take part. #ONMuni
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An interesting chat with Christa Lowry, from ROMA, as she discusses the pressures #rural municipalities (really all municipalities) are facing due to a widening #infrastructure gap and insufficient federal/provincial support. #LocalGov
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ROMA chair says funding models don’t match today’s reality - Municipal World
ROMA Chair Christa Lowry says rural municipalities are struggling with outdated funding models as infrastructure costs have risen much faster.
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August 5, 2026 at 3:17 PM
An interesting chat with Christa Lowry, from ROMA, as she discusses the pressures #rural municipalities (really all municipalities) are facing due to a widening #infrastructure gap and insufficient federal/provincial support. #LocalGov
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The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and the Dene Nation are committing to protecting the waters in their traditional territories with the signing of a memorandum of understanding.
Two nations sign memorandum to protect the waters in their traditional territories - APTN News
The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and the Dene Nation are committing to protecting the waters in their traditional territories with the signing of a memorandum of understanding.
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July 30, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta and the Dene Nation are committing to protecting the waters in their traditional territories with the signing of a memorandum of understanding.
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With less than a month to go before nominations for the Oct. 26 civic election close, what are the races for different elected positions looking like? #ldnont
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London civic election: Races crowding as nomination deadline nears
LFP city hall reporter Jack Moulton goes over which races to watch and why.
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July 30, 2026 at 2:18 PM
With less than a month to go before nominations for the Oct. 26 civic election close, what are the races for different elected positions looking like? #ldnont
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SCOOP: The Doug Ford government received 98.98% opposition to its plan to replace Ontario’s Endangered Species Act with weaker legislation, according to an internal analysis viewed by @fatimabsyed.bsky.social. The bill passed anyway. thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enda...
98.98% opposition to Doug Ford’s new endangered species law revealed | The Narwhal
Internal Ministry of Environment analysis shows ‘confusion’ and concerns about ‘negative impacts on Ontario’s biodiversity’ raised over the Species Conservation Act, under Bill 5
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July 30, 2026 at 12:20 PM
SCOOP: The Doug Ford government received 98.98% opposition to its plan to replace Ontario’s Endangered Species Act with weaker legislation, according to an internal analysis viewed by @fatimabsyed.bsky.social. The bill passed anyway. thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enda...
An interesting conversation with Patricia Kosseim about the impacts on #privacy and #transparency within the #LocalGov space after the changes brought about in Ontario under Bill 97. @ipcontario.bsky.social #ONpoli
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Bill 97 improves privacy protections, raises transparency concerns - Municipal World
Patricia Kosseim, Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner, says Bill 97 improves privacy protections but raises transparency concerns.
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July 29, 2026 at 2:51 PM
An interesting conversation with Patricia Kosseim about the impacts on #privacy and #transparency within the #LocalGov space after the changes brought about in Ontario under Bill 97. @ipcontario.bsky.social #ONpoli
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“The conservatives that I remembered were once about standards and decorum and the way that you act and conduct and comport yourself,” Stephen A. Smith said.
Sportscaster Calls Trump Out On ‘Disgusting’ LeBron James Comment: 'Our President Is Trifling'
“The conservatives that I remembered were once about standards and decorum and the way that you act and conduct and comport yourself,” Stephen A. Smith said.
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July 28, 2026 at 6:05 PM
“The conservatives that I remembered were once about standards and decorum and the way that you act and conduct and comport yourself,” Stephen A. Smith said.
@mariannemeedward.bsky.social has been one of the key voices in the call for greater civility in #politics. And she has plenty of thoughts on the state of #LocalGov today as she campaigns for another term as mayor.
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Despite political toxicity, Burlington mayor running for another term - Municipal World
Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward has decided to seek another term, saying that despite political toxicity, she can't turn away from her community.
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July 22, 2026 at 3:45 PM
@mariannemeedward.bsky.social has been one of the key voices in the call for greater civility in #politics. And she has plenty of thoughts on the state of #LocalGov today as she campaigns for another term as mayor.
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Municipalities, shelters grapple with protecting the unhoused population from smoky air. Extreme weather events highlight greater need for social housing as core health infrastructure, doctor says, by Sophia Bertuzzi www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
Municipalities, shelters grapple with protecting homeless population from smoky air
Extreme weather events highlight greater need for social housing as core health infrastructure, doctor says
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July 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Municipalities, shelters grapple with protecting the unhoused population from smoky air. Extreme weather events highlight greater need for social housing as core health infrastructure, doctor says, by Sophia Bertuzzi www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
No question that @timtierney.ca is a champion of #LocalGov and is willing to talk to anyone anywhere about it, even right out of the gate as @fcm.ca president. #CDNMuni
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Early conversations helping shape Tierney’s FCM presidency - Municipal World
Early conversations are shaping Tim Tierney’s FCM presidency, with municipal leaders calling for a stronger voice at the decision-making table.
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July 15, 2026 at 3:18 PM
No question that @timtierney.ca is a champion of #LocalGov and is willing to talk to anyone anywhere about it, even right out of the gate as @fcm.ca president. #CDNMuni
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Enjoyed speaking with Pam as she shared her insights into #politics in a #SocialMedia world and how simply blocking the trolls is her solution to abusive behaviour online. #LocalGov
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Yarmouth mayor blocking the trolls, while protecting free speech - Municipal World
After years of enduring online abuse and threats, Yarmouth Mayor Pam Mood decided to begin blocking abusive social media users.
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July 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Enjoyed speaking with Pam as she shared her insights into #politics in a #SocialMedia world and how simply blocking the trolls is her solution to abusive behaviour online. #LocalGov
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New piece at the Globe and Mail! Despite their reputation, young people aren't more spendthrift than past generations. They drink less, they smoke less, they spend less on clothes, and housing takes up an increasing amount of their income.
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Despite their reputation as spendthrifts, today’s young adults are quite frugal
Older generations have logged the largest rises in spending in recent years, Statistics Canada survey shows
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July 8, 2026 at 12:34 PM
New piece at the Globe and Mail! Despite their reputation, young people aren't more spendthrift than past generations. They drink less, they smoke less, they spend less on clothes, and housing takes up an increasing amount of their income.
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Mark Carney also announced that Canada will turn to the Norwegian company Kongsberg to acquire joint strike missiles to be used by future Royal Canadian Air Force fighter jets, such as the F-35s.
Carney unveils more defence spending with $800M missile contract at NATO
Prime Minister Mark Carney says NATO countries are bolstering their own defence forces as the U.S. threatens to pull out of the alliance.
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July 8, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Mark Carney also announced that Canada will turn to the Norwegian company Kongsberg to acquire joint strike missiles to be used by future Royal Canadian Air Force fighter jets, such as the F-35s.
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Meanwhile: Donald Trump arrived at the NATO summit and insisted, again, that the U.S. should control Greenland.
He also blasted several countries for refusing to participate in the Iran campaign, singling out Spain as “a terrible partner” and renewing threats to cut off trade.
He also blasted several countries for refusing to participate in the Iran campaign, singling out Spain as “a terrible partner” and renewing threats to cut off trade.
Trump blasts NATO for rejecting his efforts to claim Greenland as leaders hold a summit in Turkey
Trump reopened old wounds as he arrived at the meeting of 32 NATO leaders by insisting again that the United States should control Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory.
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July 8, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Meanwhile: Donald Trump arrived at the NATO summit and insisted, again, that the U.S. should control Greenland.
He also blasted several countries for refusing to participate in the Iran campaign, singling out Spain as “a terrible partner” and renewing threats to cut off trade.
He also blasted several countries for refusing to participate in the Iran campaign, singling out Spain as “a terrible partner” and renewing threats to cut off trade.
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“We’ve got 15 per cent of the world’s coast line,” Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters at the NATO leaders’ summit. “Arctic security is not a flank — it’s a front, with the shift in the threat and Russia as a direct adversary.”
New #analysis from Allan Woods:
New #analysis from Allan Woods:
Mark Carney pitches Canada as a northern NATO power: ‘The Arctic is a front’
Carney said Wednesday that Canada will also begin helping to lead NATO’s Multinational Division North, along with fellow “framework nations” Latvia and Denmark.
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July 8, 2026 at 12:14 PM
“We’ve got 15 per cent of the world’s coast line,” Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters at the NATO leaders’ summit. “Arctic security is not a flank — it’s a front, with the shift in the threat and Russia as a direct adversary.”
New #analysis from Allan Woods:
New #analysis from Allan Woods:
Always try to catch up David Arbuckle after the AMCTO conference and get his insights into #LocalGov while hearing about how their members are coping with the increasing pressures of the sector. #politics #ONMuni
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AMCTO conference surges as municipal pressures mount - Municipal World
The 2026 AMCTO conference drew some 720 people as municipal leaders gathered to tackle fast moving legislation and rising workplace pressures.
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June 24, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Always try to catch up David Arbuckle after the AMCTO conference and get his insights into #LocalGov while hearing about how their members are coping with the increasing pressures of the sector. #politics #ONMuni
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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Montreal — one in which the shooter left behind a violent, raving manifesto — the question remains: Are we ever going to take the threat of violence inspired by misogyny seriously?
New in #opinion from Elizabeth Renzetti:
New in #opinion from Elizabeth Renzetti:
Elizabeth Renzetti: When will these horrible attacks like the one in Montreal end? When we admit that misogyny is an ideology
Violent attacks can be stopped if government, tech giants, take action against tide of hatred
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June 24, 2026 at 1:05 PM
In the wake of a deadly shooting in Montreal — one in which the shooter left behind a violent, raving manifesto — the question remains: Are we ever going to take the threat of violence inspired by misogyny seriously?
New in #opinion from Elizabeth Renzetti:
New in #opinion from Elizabeth Renzetti:
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
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New FCM president prioritizes cross‑country engagement push - Municipal World
Tim Tierney, new president of FCM, is pushing for faster action on municipal issues while emphasizing engagement and stronger support for local governments.
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June 17, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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
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