Stacy O'Rourke

Councillors are guardians of municipal accountability and service delivery. Learn how the Code of Conduct guides them in serving communities https://bit.ly/4gToiHR #LocalGovernment #CivicEngagement #EveryMunicipalityMustWork

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Did you know CAMC Members have access to useful resources and tools specific to Municipal Communicators? Content already available to our members centres around: 🙌 Crisis Communications 🙌 Media Relations 🙌 Public Engagement Additional content is currently being developed, specifically for the CAMC. In the meantime, members also have the opportunity to submit their own resources for review, to share with their CAMC peers! Take a look at everything resource-related through your private Members Portal. Together, we can do more 🙌 ----- 🙋‍♀️ Not a Member Yet? 🙋‍♂️ Our resources, as well as all other CAMC benefits, are available to registered CAMC Members only. If you're a Municipal Communicator, by title or by function, and are interested in joining your peers to strengthen our industry and grow within your role, visit www.thecamc.ca and become a member today! #localgovernment #localgov #communications

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🌍 Discover the Impact: CDF Canada’s 2024 Impact Report 🌍   We’re excited to share the incredible progress and positive change we've achieved in co-operative communities worldwide over the past year.   👉 https://lnkd.in/e29Y8uCw   From tackling gender inequality and building sustainable economies to empowering individuals through mentorship and training programs, our 2024 Impact Report highlights how collaboration in the co-operative sector truly makes a difference in the lives of those who need it most.   🌍Explore inspiring stories of transformation and see the impact.   📣Spread the word—share our report with your network and let’s keep making the world a better place, one project at a time!   Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada   #GlobalAffairsCanada #CanadianCreditUnions #CanadianCooperatives #SustainableDevelopment #CreditUnions #IYC2025 #InternationalYearofCooperatives #CreditUnionsGiveBack #CooperativePrinciplesinAction #CoopManagement #BecomingAVolunteer #VOICEWMNG #4RNutrientStewardship #Choose4R #SewUkraine #ClimateAction #Philanthropy #SocialImpact

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ICYMI: Access to grant funding can make or break important municipal projects. However, the variety of grants and different application processes can be complex and time-consuming. Watch this on-demand webinar to learn our experts' tips and best practices for giving your community the best opportunity to secure grant funding. https://ow.ly/AfOs50RjTCA

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It’s Emergency Preparedness Week! Learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during emergencies, such as extended power outages and extreme weather events ⛈ For starters, always have a fully-stocked 72-hour emergency kit with water and non-perishable food items for all members of your household, including pets; first aid items and medications; and basic tools and supplies, such as a flashlight, batteries and a power bank to charge small electronics like cell phones 🚰💊📱🔦

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New Course Announcement: Cultural Safety through an Indigenous Lens 🚨 In honor of Reconciliation Day, Annita McPhee Strategies is proud to announce a one-day intensive course on October 30, 2024, focused on Cultural Safety in service delivery. This comprehensive course is designed to explore cultural safety from an Indigenous perspective, addressing the deep-rooted impacts of colonization, systemic discrimination, and power imbalances. Through a combination of interactive discussions, storytelling, and reflective exercises, participants will learn to foster service environments that respect and uplift Indigenous communities. Key Takeaways: • Understand the effects of colonization and intergenerational trauma • Identify and address systemic biases and power dynamics • Develop culturally safe practices for professional and organizational contexts • Engage in self-reflection to promote inclusivity and respect Register today at [email protected] and commit to creating culturally safe spaces that honor Indigenous peoples and their experiences. #ReconciliationDay #CulturalSafety #IndigenousLeadership #InclusiveServices #AnnitaMcPheeStrategies

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Celebrating Success and Supporting Professionals, Individuals, and Families: Today, 2025, and Beyond ✨ Recognition for Our Work At I Support Behaviour, we are proud to share that we were finalists for the Environmental, Social, and Governance Award at the St Albans Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Business Awards. Additionally, our Co-Director, David Corcoran, was recognised as a finalist for the Business Leadership Award 2024. These honours highlight our dedication to improving the lives of autistic people and those with learning disabilities through high-quality, evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). 📌 Supporting Professionals, Individuals, and Families Under Pressure We know December can be a demanding time for professionals, especially those supporting individuals on the Dynamic Support Register, undergoing Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews (C(E)TRs), or in hospital care. The pressures faced by professionals also impact individuals and their families, who rely on timely, effective support to navigate these challenges. That’s where we come in. 📌 Our Support for 2025 and Beyond We are currently accepting referrals for Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA) in London and the South East, with services starting in early 2025. Our PBS-informed assessments are designed to meet the unique needs of children and adults, focusing on improving quality of life and reducing barriers to community living. 📅 Key Dates to Note: Referrals received by Monday, 16th December 2024 will secure our current pricing structure. Our management team is available to discuss your requirements during the weeks of 9th December and 16th December. 📞 How to Make a Referral: Visit our website: Make a Referral to I Support Behaviour. Call us on 01923 987 200. Email us at [email protected]. Whether you’re an Integrated Care Board, adult social care provider, or organisation looking for high-quality PBS services, I Support Behaviour is here to meet your needs—today, in 2025, and beyond. Let’s work together to ensure individuals and families receive the effective, timely support they need. Contact us to find out how we can help. #PositiveBehaviourSupport #PBS #AutismSupport #LearningDisabilities #FunctionalBehaviourAssessment #QualityOfLife #IntegratedCareBoards #AdultSocialCare #DynamicSupportRegister #CareAndTreatmentReviews #CommissioningServices #SocialCare #SupportingFamilies #TransformingLives #CommunityLiving #CommissioningPBS

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Municipal innovation is the way forward for communities seeking effective & efficient service delivery. Whether it’s leveraging technology or rethinking traditional processes, innovation can drastically improve service delivery and resident satisfaction. In my experience, some of the most successful innovations I've seen come from embracing collaboration across departments and fostering a culture of adaptability. How is your municipality embracing innovation? #MunicipalInnovation #Leadership #TechInGov #TownHallConsulting

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Curious about the slate of exhibition sports that will be featured in LA in 2028 and how they rank in interest among kids? As we reported in Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities State of Sport report (available for download at https://lnkd.in/ga4RubqD) the percentage of kids showing an interest in each sport is as follows: - football 22% (9th most popular) - baseball 16% (13th most popular) - cricket 7% (22nd most popular) - lacrosse 5% (tied for 25th most popular) - softball 5% (tied for 25th most popular) Squash didn’t appear in kids’ list of preferred sports. In comparison, soccer, swimming and basketball rank as the three most preferred sports at 62%, 44% and 43%, respectively.

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As the BC clean energy sector prepares for a new call for power, it is important to reflect on the previous call and examine the lessons learned almost two decades ago. Our Owner and Chief Client Advisor, Tamara Little will be moderating a panel with Judith Sayers, President of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council and Colleen Giroux-Schmidt VP Corporate Relations + Environment, Innergex at Clean Energy Association of BC (CEBC) 2024 Generate Conference. The speakers will examine questions such as: How is this call for power different? What are the similarities between the first call and this one? How has the energy landscape changed, and what are the implications for BC's energy sector? Is the sector ready for this call? It promises to be an interesting discussion of what the past can teach us about the future of the sector in BC. 📆: May 24, 2024  ⏰: 2:30pm 📍: Bayshore Grand Ballroom Register today: https://lnkd.in/g3S-wCVz

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Your organization can make a meaningful difference today fighting hunger in our community. You may have seen The Ottawa Mission's food trucks in neighborhoods like Westboro, Carlington, and Little Italy, bringing vital support far beyond our downtown shelter. These trucks aren’t just about meals—they’re about hope. With grocery prices soaring by 22% and rent increasing 20% since 2020, many people in our city are being forced to make the impossible choice between shelter and food. The Ottawa Mission’s food truck program is helping to ease that burden, serving thousands of meals weekly in 38 underserved communities across Ottawa. One grateful food truck client shared, “The price of everything is going up. I’m 70 and retired...I need these meals to get by.” Your support today can directly impact the neighborhoods where your employees and clients live, work, and thrive. By partnering with The Ottawa Mission, you’re not just providing meals—you’re investing in the well-being of our community. Learn more about how your organization can get involved. Together, we can nourish our city. #CorporateResponsibility #OttawaCommunity #SupportLocal #TheOttawaMission #MoreThanAShelter

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I love making these 60 second success stories for two reasons: 1. It's amusing to see how fast I can talk when I have a deadline of 60 seconds. ⏰ (Full disclosure, I did have to put this video on 1.1 speed to hit the goal time!) 2. From the marketing department, it's not often that I have the opportunity to deep dive the stories our customers tell. When I make these, I truly get to understand the obstacles our nonprofit storytellers face & how we help overcome them. 🦊 What story can you tell in 60 seconds? #nonprofitstorytelling #memoryfox

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As many of you know, the Toronto region faces competing pressures for land use. Lots of ink has been spilled on the housing shortage, but it's critical that as we find opportunities to build new housing, that we also protect the lands that provide good jobs and make our economy tick. Next week, we're hosting a symposium that looks at this Race for Space and what it means for the logistics, manufacturing and industrial sectors in our region. It would be cool if I saw you there! https://lnkd.in/gPgRzvBE

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The second of four amazing guest speakers that joined our SMGT 204 - Sport Event Management course at Saskatchewan Polytechnic this semester was: Sandra Murray-MacDonell, CEO, Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association The purpose of the course is to gain the skills required to plan and manage a sport event. Sandra shared about Risk Management in Sport Events. She shared about the basics as well as some fantastic specific advice on how to mitigate against specific risks. Stay tuned for more posts featuring amazing sport industry guest speakers and student projects! #elevatingthefutureofsport #workintegratedlearning #leadingtherise

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Before the CAMC, some leaders started Facebook groups for other Municipal Communicators in their province, which is fantastic – and we'd love to hear from you! The CAMC is about bringing together all Municipal Communicators from across Canada, serving as a larger platform with more opportunity for professional growth and networking, and to support the industry as a whole. If you're part of a provincial Facebook group where questions have cropped up about the CAMC – or even if your internal team seems to have unanswered questions – reach out to us! We'd be happy to answer those questions or host a virtual Q&A with your group, specifically. As it is for effective municipal comms, transparency is key for the CAMC. You'll soon see a public FAQ added to the website (www.thecamc.ca) reflective of some of the questions we're hearing. If that doesn't provide the answers you're looking for, follow up with more questions or a request for a Q&A by email: [email protected] Together, we can do more 🙌 #localgovernment #localgov #communications

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Letter and Call to Action from Steinbach Chamber Executive Director, Tessa Masi, regarding recent cuts to LMTA funding: The Government of Canada recently made a sudden and unilateral decision to cut $625 million from the Labour Market Transfer Agreement (LMTA) funding that provinces and territories depend on to deliver employment training and support. This has impacted Manitoba’s budget by leaving a permanent $20 million hole for employment and skills training, which will have an adverse effect on many of our businesses. The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce and Eastman Immigrant Services are deeply reliant on the crucial funding provided by both the federal and provincial governments through the LMTA. The reduction of $625 million in this essential financial support will have significant repercussions on our business community, as it will restrict their capacity to offer necessary training and upskilling opportunities for their employees. Moreover, this cut will severely affect newcomers in Manitoba who depend on IRCC-funded workers for assistance in resume writing, job searching, and securing suitable employment that ensures their and their families’ success... Read more about the situation and how you can respond here: https://1l.ink/SKQ84GV

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Municipal World members can take advantage of Kinetic GPO, a Canadian #GroupPurchasing organization established for municipalities and other Broader Public Sector and MASH entities across Canada. Kinetic GPO saves members time and money by reducing #procurement costs by leveraging the #purchasing power of group buying and by simplifying steps to procure. https://lnkd.in/gPvTQB-H #LocalGov

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Municipal World members can take advantage of Kinetic GPO, a Canadian #GroupPurchasing organization established for municipalities and other Broader Public Sector and MASH entities across Canada. Kinetic GPO saves members time and money by reducing #procurement costs by leveraging the #purchasing power of group buying and by simplifying steps to procure. https://lnkd.in/gPvTQB-H #LocalGov

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Women in municipal leadership must engage with all women in their communities—not just those who are active or working. True leaders encourage housewives to participate in voting and understand the importance of elections. They also reach out to women with disabilities, ensuring accessibility and amplifying their voices. By connecting with youth and fostering inclusivity, women leaders can drive political and economic growth for everyone. Empowerment begins with reaching every corner of the community—and women in municipalities are key to making it happen.

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