Recession is over
This article in an international electronic newsletter for ex-pats from the Philippines, uses Burnaby's results in AIMS' National Municipal Performance Report to promote the city.
Effectiveness of city hall measured by residents
The city hall report for the Barrie Examiner suggests AIMS National Municipal Performance Report is a valuable tool to make people think about the municipal services they receive and the taxes they pay for them. However, he says it's up to residents to decide whether the service is good at a good price.
London’s star is finally rising
The AIMS National Municipal Performance Report is used in this column to generate a discussion about accountability in London's City Hall.
Positive Next Generation survey a plus for Halifax
The AIMS National Municipal Performance Report continues to generate public discussion. This business column points out that such reports can be used to help improve cities so they are more attractive to the next generation of workers.
From “C” to shining “C”
AIMS National Municipal Performance Report & Maclean’s “Best (and Worst) Managed Cities” grabbed the headlines across the country and generate discussion on municipal performance. Here is a sampling of some of those news stories.
Gas regulation hurting small stations – manager
News that Shell is closing some low volume gas stations in New Brtunswick revives the discussion about gas price regulation. In this sotry in The Daily Gleaner, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains regulation does not save stations from closing.
City tanks in performance report
This article in the Barrie Advance reviews the city's results in the AIMS National Municipal Performance Report. It says while the city may do well on recreation and culture, it is wanting in some key municipal service areas.
Premier looking to trade farther south
The Southeastern United States-Canadian Provinces Alliance met in St. John's, Newfoundland with New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham looking beyond trade with the New England market.
City ranking is another blow to Tremblay
This column by Henry Aubin in the Montreal Gazette credits the AIMS National Municipal Performance Report with providing the evidence for what ails Montreal city hall.
City Report Card
This posting from the Wolfville Watch blog encourages people to review AIMS National Municipal Performance Report to better understand how to measure the bang you get for the money spent on municipal taxes.