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January 29, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Just launched: AMO's Make Your Municipal Move public campaign.
  • Healthy Democracy tools and resources for 2026.
  • Municipal Information & Data Analysis System (MIDAS) - important notice.
  • New funding: Rural Ontario Development Fund: Second intake is now open.
  • Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative. 
  • OSUM Conference: Save the date: April 29 – May 1 in Parry Sound.
  • Free Information session for Youth Considering running for Municipal Office.
  • AMO Regional and Single-Tier Caucus Virtual Meet-Up: 2026.
  • New year, new skills: Navigating Conflict Relationships.
  • Lead Where You Live - A Guide to Running for Municipal Council.
  • More Dates! Free workshop series for those seeking re-election & first-time candidates.
  • The phase-out of mercury containing lamps has started.
  • Webinar: Demystifying Job Order Contracting.
  • Webinar: Municipalities Under Pressure One Year Later report update.
  • IESO Webinar on Long Lead Time (LLT) Procurement.
  • Careers.

 

January 15, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Meet AMO’s 2026 Youth Fellows.
  • Last chance to submit your municipal Impact Stories!
  • Municipal Information & Data Analysis System (MIDAS) - Important Notice.
  • AMO Regional and Single-Tier Caucus Virtual Meet-Up: 2026.
  • Missed ROMA Conference registration? Register on-site starting January 18.
  • New year, new skills: Crisis Communications and Navigating Conflict Relationships.
  • Lead Where You Live - A Guide to Running for Municipal Council.
  • More Dates! Free workshop series for those seeking re-election & first-time candidates.
  • Free Workshop: Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate.
  • Review your Group Health Benefits with the New Year.
  • It’s 2026! Time to post your Notice of Participation.
  • Applications are open: AMCTO-Mitacs MIIP.
  • OPPI Employer Readiness Workshop.
  • Municipal Student Survey.
  • IESO Webinar on Long Lead Time (LLT) Procurement.
  • Upcoming Webinar: Low-Carbon Energy Framework.
  • Careers.

 

January 8, 2026 

In This Issue:

  • Now Hiring: 2026 AMO Policy Intern!
  • Last chance to submit your municipal Impact Stories!
  • Register for the ROMA Conference now to save time and money.
  • New year, new skills: Crisis Communications and Navigating Conflict Relationships.
  • Lead Where You Live - A Guide to Running for Municipal Council.
  • More Dates! Free workshop series for those seeking re-election & first-time candidates.
  • Free Workshop: Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate.
  • Blog: Risk Management Trends to Follow in 2026.
  • Freedom of Information and Privacy Program Management.
  • Sewer & Water Line protection for local homeowners.
  • Invitation to participate: Public Service Motivation Study.
  • Municipal Student Survey.
  • Careers.

 

December 18, 2025 

In This Issue:

  • We want to feature your job as an Impact Story!
  • AMO Holiday office closure.
  • Build Canada Homes: Call for project proposals. 
  • AMO Conference 2026 - hotel booking information.
  • ROMA Conference - Rural Ontario’s Leaders conference update.
  • More Dates! Seeking re-election or first-time candidate? AMO’s free workshop series is for you.
  • Free Workshop: Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate.
  • LAS 2025 Year End Message.
  • Quarterly Risk Management Webinars for 2026.
  • Hedge Prices Set for LAS’ Commodity Programs.
  • OPSBA Campaign: Help keep education close to home.
  • Careers.