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October 23, 2025 

In This Issue:

  • Last Call for AMO’s 2026 Youth Fellowship Program applications!
  • AMO's Work-Learn Institute Municipal Talent Project.
  • Funding Readiness, Protecting Communities: Apply for CEPG!
  • Webinar: Permission changes for storm water management works. 
  • MECP best practices for Source Water Protection Program.
  • Seeking re-election or first-time candidate? AMO’s new, free workshop series is for you.
  • Request your delegations at the ROMA Conference.
  • ROMA Trade show - 50% sold out!
  • Show me the Money: Unlocking Energy Funding. 
  • Mercury-containing lamps are Going! Going!! Gone!!!
  • Register now for Magnetic North Conference 2025 at Science North.
  • Call for proposals inviting Canadian municipalities to apply for infrastructure projects funding.
  • Careers.

 

October 16, 2025 

In This Issue:

  • Applications open for AMO’s 2026 Youth Fellowship Program!
  • AMO's Work-Learn Institute Municipal Talent Project.
  • Consultation: Development Charge deferral to occupancy permits. 
  • MECP best practices for Source Water Protection Program.
  • Seeking re-election or first-time candidate? AMO’s new, free workshop series is for you.
  • AMO Trade & Tariff Forum: Understanding and planning for Ontario’s economic future.
  • Understanding your Cybersecurity Risks and How to Respond - October 21.
  • Show me the Money: Unlocking Energy Funding. 
  • Mercury-containing lamps are Going! Going!! Gone!!!
  • Call for proposals inviting Canadian municipalities to apply for infrastructure projects funding.
  • Western University Local Government Awards of Excellence.
  • Careers.

 

October 9, 2025 

In This Issue:

  • Applications open for AMO’s 2026 Youth Fellowship Program! 
  • AMO's Work-Learn Institute Municipal Talent Project.
  • Consultation: Development Charge deferral to occupancy permits. 
  • MECP best practices for Source Water Protection Program.
  • Seeking re-election or first-time candidate? AMO’s new, free workshop series is for you.
  • 2nd Annual Healthy Democracy Forum - Program details.
  • AMO Trade & Tariff Forum: Understanding and planning for Ontario’s economic future.
  • Understanding your Cybersecurity Risks and How to Respond - October 21.
  • 10% discount for AMO members - Catalyst Municipal Cyber Range Program.
  • Upcoming Webinar: Cyber Safe Elections.
  • Blog: Solutions for Failing Water Infrastructure.
  • Unlock incentives & funding for your energy projects.
  • Fluorescent lamps phase-out - Is your municipality ready?
  • Western University Local Government Awards of Excellence .
  • Frameworks for Success - Employer Readiness Course (FOR EMPLOYERS).
  • AdvantAge municipal councillors webinar: The Current LTC Environment.
  • Careers.


October 2, 2025 

In This Issue:

  • AMO's Work-Learn Institute Municipal Talent Project.
  • MECP best practices for Source Water Protection Program.
  • Household Food Waste Prevention webinar. 
  • Mastering Crisis Communications for Elected Officials - October 8-9.
  • 2nd Annual Healthy Democracy Forum - Program details.
  • AMO Trade & Tariff Forum: Understanding and planning for Ontario’s economic future.
  • Understanding your Cybersecurity Risks and How to Respond - October 21.
  • Addressing growth through asset management.
  • Blog - Solutions for Failing Water and Wastewater Infrastructure.
  • Show me the money webinar.
  • Fluorescent lamps phase-out - Is your municipality ready?
  • MADD Canada releases recommendations for municipalities. 
  • Pembina Institute Guide on Granting Municipal Support Confirmations.
  • OPPI's Fall Employer Readiness course.
  • AdvantAge municipal councillors webinar: The Current LTC Environment.
  • Careers.


September 25, 2025 

In This Issue:

  • Get access to MIDAS!
  • MECP best practices for Source Water Protection Program.
  • Funding readiness, protecting communities: Apply for CEPG!
  • Household Food Waste Prevention webinar. 
  • Applications open for 2025 Cyber Security Cooperation Program.
  • Mastering Crisis Communications for Elected Officials - October 8-9.
  • 2nd Annual Healthy Democracy Forum - Program details.
  • AMO Trade & Tariff Forum: Understanding and planning for Ontario’s economic future.
  • Understanding your Cybersecurity Risks and How to Respond - October 21.
  • Show me the money webinar.
  • Stay up to date with free webinars from LAS.
  • IESO LT2 RFP Q&A webinar session. 
  • Pembina Institute Guide on Granting Municipal Support Confirmations.
  • AdvantAge municipal councillors webinar: The Current LTC Environment.
  • Careers.