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May 7, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Nominations Open: AMO Board Election. 
  • Free webinar: Recent Developments on OMERS Governance.
  • AMO’s Candidate Attraction Campaign passes 1 million impressions!
  • Apply for the 2026 PJ Marshall Awards by May 22. 
  • Consultation on 2026-2029 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.  
  • New Dates - AMO Candidate Support Workshops.
  • AMO's post-election Local Leadership Foundations program for municipal elected officials.
  • Webinar - How to use your HNA.
  • A bright year ahead for your facilities.
  • Blog - Fueling Your Local Economy with SLWC Partnerships.
  • Last call: AMCTO-Mitacs Municipal Innovation Internship Program.
  • Nominations Open – 2026 OHRC Human Rights Awards.
  • IPC Transparency Challenge. 
  • The Ontario Bike Summit.
  • Careers.

 

April 30, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Call for Nominations to the 2026-2028 AMO Board of Directors.
  • Apply for the 2026 PJ Marshall Awards before May 22. 
  • AMO’s candidate attraction campaign video hits 70,000 views—help share!
  • Need help planning a classroom visit? We’ve got you covered.
  • Register interest – Water and Wastewater Public Corporation.
  • 2 months left: BPS energy reporting deadline July 1. 
  • New! Local Leadership Foundations for Ontario’s municipal elected officials.
  • Now Open: Delegation meeting requests at AMO 2026.
  • New Dates - AMO Candidate Support Workshops.
  • Preventing Escalated Behaviours Workshop: Practical Strategies for Safer Municipal Workplaces.
  • Webinar - How to write a Housing Needs Assessment (HNA).
  • Identify energy savings in your municipal facilities.
  • Phasing out of linear fluorescent lamps.
  • Applications Open for EASE Grant.
  • Last call: AMCTO-Mitacs Municipal Innovation Internship Program.
  • Careers.

 

April 23, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Call for Nominations to the 2026-2028 AMO Board of Directors.
  • AMO’s first-of-its-kind municipal candidate resource catalogue!
  • Webinar - Addressing Local Housing Needs.
  • The Importance of Professional Development and Education: AMO’s Leading with Respect Handguide.
  • MMAH 2026 Election Guides.
  • Now Open: Delegation meeting requests at AMO 2026.
  • Apply for the 2026 PJ Marshall Awards before May 22. 
  • Learn about best practices in Opportunities for Local Reconciliation at OSUM 2026 next week.
  • New Dates - AMO Candidate Support Workshops.
  • Preventing Escalated Behaviours Workshop: Practical Strategies for Safer Municipal Workplaces.
  • Make smooth your rough roads.
  • Bring your building permit process and planning applications online.
  • Streamline Your Document Signing Process.
  • One more week to submit applications for the All Risk Municipal Grant.
  • OGA26: Turning the Shift into Results - May 20, 2026.
  • Careers.

 

April 16, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • AMO Board Elections nominations open next week.
  • Building a Culture of Civility: AMO’s Handguide for Municipal Leaders and Staff. 
  • Election 2026-Candidate workshops and support programs.
  • MMAH 2026 Election Guides.
  • Ontario Webinar on Build Canada Homes.
  • Keynote Added to OSUM: Dr. Eileen de Villa on Navigating the Future of Public Health.
  • New Dates - AMO Candidate Support Workshops.
  • Preventing Escalated Behaviours Workshop: Practical Strategies for Safer Municipal Workplaces.
  • Campaign Support for Indigenous Candidates Thinking of Running for Office - May 6.
  • Next installment in the Mayor-CAO Relationship series.
  • LAS Webinar: Introducing Road Patrol.
  • Don’t forget to apply for the All Risk Municipal Grant.
  • Help homeowners reduce expensive water repair costs.
  • Energy reporting made easy with LAS.
  • OGA26: Turning the Shift into Results - May 20, 2026.
  • Careers.

 

April 9, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • AMO Board of Directors Elections.
  • Building a Culture of Civility: AMO’s Using Social Media and Online Platforms Handguide.
  • Call for Nominations for the 2026 - 2028 OSUM Executive Committee Election.
  • Explore AMO’s one-of-its-kind candidate resource catalogue!
  • Applications Open for EASE Grant.
  • Northern Rideshare Framework.
  • MMAH 2026 Election Guides.
  • Ontario Webinar on Build Canada Homes. 
  • Mayor-Cao Relationship Series.
  • OSUM 2026: The Small Urban Approach to Municipal Challenges.
  • Preventing Escalated Behaviours Workshop: Practical Strategies for Safer Municipal Workplaces.
  • Introducing AMO Conference 2026 Keynote: Curse of Politics.
  • Indigenous Candidates Thinking of Running for Office – Join us April 9.
  • Free Information Session for Youth Interested in Running for Municipal Council in October 2026.
  • Is a Facility Lighting Upgrade in your budget?
  • LAS Webinar: Introducing Road Patrol.
  • Save on Your Employee Group Benefits Costs.
  • Building Linkages in Emergency Management - June 2-3.
  • Careers.