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Originally published May 10, 2022 The proverb, “Give a person a fish, and you feed them for a day. Teach a person to fish, and you feed them for a lifetime,” can be used as an analogy to energy conservation. According to the Canadian…
By Cowan Insurance Group Cruising down the road in a classic car with the sun on your face and your favourite song on the radio. Settling into a Muskoka chair by the fire, cold drink in hand, as the day winds down. Summer is a time to slow down,…
By Ryan Johnson Marketing Content Writer, Cloudpermit Municipalities across Ontario are asked to do more with the same — or fewer — resources. As development activity grows, service expectations are increasing, staffing shortages are common, and…
Spreadsheets are accessible, familiar, and flexible, making them a practical starting point for managing municipal claims and risk information. But as incident volume grows, staff turn over, and expectations from council, auditors, and the public rise…
Employee benefits represent a significant investment for municipalities. Yet for many organizations, the benefit plan tends to get the most attention at one particular time of year: renewal. What is the increase? Why did costs go up? Is it time to go…
By Huda Ali Security Operations Manager, ISA Cybersecurity October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and for many municipalities that means a fresh round of awareness training. It is also a good moment to ask a harder question: when a convincing…
Innovative Programs and Services for Ontario's Municipalities Local Authority Services (LAS) is a preferred provider of innovative and creative programs for Ontario municipalities and the broader public sector. At LAS we are proactive leaders, focused…