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A Langford, B.C. councillor is voicing concerns about safety for children walking to school in dark conditions due to the province's year-round daylight saving time.

A Calgary city councillor is advocating for improved safety measures at a northeastern intersection following a recent hit-and-run incident involving a child.

Councillor Gilmar Frigo and his wife Clarice Sartoro Frigo were found dead in their residence in rural Boa Vista da Aparecida, with initial reports suggesting a murder-suicide.

Raissa Butkowski, an Albury City councillor, has been selected as the Liberal candidate for the upcoming Farrer by-election following Sussan Ley's resignation.

Brampton city councillor proposes embedding LED lights in roads to counteract rising speeding issues following the Ford government's ban on automated speed cameras.

Pittsburgh District Coun. Ryan Boehme is advocating for a federal commitment to replace the temporary LaSalle Causeway with a permanent structure due to ongoing costs and traffic disruptions.

Tobias Weiskopf, a district council candidate for the FDP, expressed deep regret for offensive jokes he made during a political event, sparking discussions about the boundaries of humor and satire.

A councillor from Hepburn Shire Council has been stood down following a private prosecution initiated by an individual against him and the council's CEO.

Vancouver councillor Sean Orr is suing Mayor Ken Sim for defamation due to comments Sim made about Orr distributing illegal drugs.

A Regina councillor, Sarah Turnbull, criticizes the sexist treatment and comments she receives in her role, highlighting the derogatory nature of these remarks compared to her male colleagues.

The Councillor for Women in Collado Villalba stopped a feminist monologue during its performance, claiming it was disrespectful, which led to protests from attendees.

Ayo Owodunni, a Nigerian councillor in Canada, shares his experiences of adapting to the political and corporate cultures in Canada compared to Nigeria.

The APC councillor Magnus Chibuike Okorie has donated educational materials to students in his ward during an empowerment program.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is scheduled to hold a press conference to apologize for claiming that Councillor Sean Orr distributed illegal drugs on Christmas Day.

A Finnish city councillor has filed an appeal against a 50,000 euro aid decision for Gaza, which is currently stuck in legal proceedings.

The debate over nuclear weapons on Danish soil has intensified during the election campaign, with opposition from the Enhedslisten party's defense spokesperson, Trine Pertou Mach, who argues against the presence of nuclear weapons.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim apologized to Councillor Sean Orr for mistakenly accusing him of distributing illegal drugs during a briefing for Chinese business leaders.

Hannah Spencer, a local plumber and Green party councillor, has won the Gorton and Denton byelection, marking a historic victory for the Green party in northern England by defeating Labour's substantial majority.

After almost eight years, justice has convicted the masterminds behind the murders of city councillor Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes.

Toronto city officials are honoring the late Giorgio Mammoliti, who served as a councillor and MPP for over two decades.

Brazil's Supreme Court has convicted two former lawmakers for their roles in ordering the assassination of Marielle Franco, a prominent activist and councilwoman in Rio de Janeiro.

Two brothers were convicted of ordering the 2018 murder of Rio city councillor Marielle Franco, drawing international condemnation.

Vancouver city councillor Lenny Zhou faced backlash and apology for incorrectly labeling fellow council members as drug users during a controversial press release.

A Reform UK councillor shared a Facebook post suggesting that Labour MP Natalie Fleet should be shot, leading her to speak out against the normalization of death threats in politics.

Massimo Adriatici, a former security councillor of Voghera, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the intentional murder of Younes El Boussettaoui, with the incident occurring in July 2021.

The PP in Madrid has undergone a significant internal restructuring following the resignation of three spokespeople and the dismissal of Education Councillor Emilio Viciana, which involved the removal of Elisa Vigil amidst a public controversy.

A Perth councillor is advocating for a review of meal provisions at evening meetings, sparking a debate with the shire president over the necessity of such expenditures for council staff and members.

Permínio Monteiro, a councillor from Campinas, has been sentenced for administrative impropriety due to involvement in a 'rachadinha' salary scheme, with his defense planning to appeal.

Edward Brandt, a former councillor, has been sentenced to 20 weeks in jail for stalking former MP Penny Mordaunt, causing her to fear for her safety.

Edward Brandt has been sentenced to 20 weeks in jail for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt, causing her to fear for her safety.

The media storm continues following the 'Serbian Evening' event where controversial singer Snežana Đurišić received a legal complaint from local councillor Nikola Kajkić for alleged criminal elements in her performance, which she denies.

The ex-councillor Pradas and Carlos Mazón's chief of staff are to face off in a court confrontation concerning the 2024 disaster, amid suspicions of delayed alert messages to the public.

The Canary Islands government, led by Coalición Canaria and the Popular Party, has spent 3.7 million euros in allowances during the current legislative term, significantly increasing travel and subsistence expenses compared to the previous government.