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Workers assemble temporary seating for the FIFA World Cup at BMO Field (temporarily renamed Toronto Stadium) on March 12, 2026. To meet FIFA’s requirements, North American cities have spent hundreds of millions and suspended bylaws. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Municipal governments are often slow to act, except when FIFA comes to town

Host cities’ agility in preparing for FIFA stands in sharp contrast to the usual rhetoric that municipalities cannot accomplish other civic needs with urgency.
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Herding cats: councils’ efforts to protect wildlife from roaming pets are hampered by state laws

One-third of local councils have rules to stop pet cats roaming because of their major impacts on wildlife. More councils want to get on board but many are hampered by state laws.

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