The MIC at work: creating meaningful relationships with our Indigenous neighbours
This fall, the Municipal Innovation Council hosted three Cultural Awareness and First Nations history sessions for municipal staff.
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The Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) serves lower- and upper-tier municipalities that are committed to building smarter, stronger, and more resilient communities.
The MIC seeks to understand how issues impact people and is a catalyst for developing solutions to shared problems. The MIC invests in the ability to sense and respond to challenges quickly so that member communities thrive in the 21st century.
THE MIC BLOG
Building stronger rural communities - together
NII
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
Municipal Innovation Council sees successful first year of Smart Beach project
Now that sensor buoys are out of the lake, data collected during a successful first summer of the project gets to work.
Becky Smith
- Aug 3, 2022
- 2 min
Meet the Smart Beach survey team!
The Smart Beach survey duo are hitting the beach to survey local residents and visitors as part of this pilot project.
NII
- May 18, 2022
- 2 min
Municipal Innovation Council to launch first-of-its-kind Smart Beach project
Join the MIC to help launch the first-of-its-kind Smart Beach pilot project at Station Beach in Kincardine on May 25, 2022.
NII
- Mar 30, 2022
- 3 min
Municipal Innovation Council updates local councils on diverse regional projects
Through these projects, the MIC has leveraged nearly $500,000 in external funding over the last year to support these local initiatives.
NII
- Mar 1, 2022
- 2 min
Smart beach technology coming to Bruce County waterfront this summer
The Municipal Innovation Council has partnered with expert researchers to pilot a Smart Beach project—the first of its kind in North America
NII
- Feb 3, 2022
- 2 min
“Mapping our Future” project launched by Municipal Innovation Council
NII is pleased to share that the Municipal Innovation Council has partnered with Ecopia AI to deliver a digital mapping solution to members.
Becky Smith
- Dec 20, 2021
- 2 min
Climate change innovation with new Bruce County flood mapping project
The Bruce County Topographical Mapping project is a collaborative project that capitalizes on advances in technology
Becky Smith
- Oct 25, 2021
- 2 min
Safer beaches save lives: innovation at work in Bruce County
The Smart Beach Project includes remote sensing, machine learning and IoT—and is on track to launch as a pilot in 2022.
NII
- Oct 13, 2021
- 2 min
NII welcomes new lead for municipal innovation work in Bruce County
Becky Smith brings public engagement and partnership development experience, with strong ties to the region
NII
- Sep 20, 2021
- 1 min
MIC visits the Shore Report podcast with the Town of Saugeen Shores
Recently the MIC had an opportunity to record an episode of Town of Saugeen Shores' Shore Report podcast series.
Dave Shorey
- Sep 2, 2021
- 4 min
MIC’s Innovation Officer stepping down
Today’s announcement from Georgian College signals my transition out of the Innovation Officer position with the MIC.
Dave Shorey
- Aug 30, 2021
- 5 min
Research and implementation for local impact
I have had the distinct pleasure of working with a bright, talented, and motivated team on five research-intensive projects for MIC members.
Dave Shorey
- Aug 6, 2021
- 7 min
Empowered youth in Arran-Elderslie are making positive, lasting change
Municipalities have a unique opportunity to develop an innovative format for youth engagement that is meaningful to young people.
NII
- Jul 12, 2021
- 6 min
Hockey Hub in Kincardine: A municipal innovation story
Dubbed “Hockey Hubs,” several community spaces have served a critical role in the fight against the virus in the region.
Dave Shorey
- Jun 17, 2021
- 4 min
Summer blog series celebrates municipal innovators
Highlighting municipal innovators who are improving processes and/or services that have a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Dave Shorey
- May 19, 2021
- 3 min
Spring brings renewal and growth for the MIC
Having worked in post-secondary education for nearly two decades, I became accustomed to making May 1st the new year.
Dave Shorey
- Apr 29, 2021
- 3 min
Innovation and invention: there’s a difference, and it matters
I am often connecting and collaborating with people working in innovation spaces across public, non-profit, and private sectors. Each...
Dave Shorey
- Apr 7, 2021
- 2 min
Applied research with local impact
Students from the University of Waterloo’s School of Planning have worked closely with the Town of Saugeen Shores and the Municipal...
Dave Shorey
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
Community-centered design at the heart of municipal innovation
Thank you to the Rotary Club of Walkerton – District 6330 for inviting the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) to last Thursday night’s...
Dave Shorey
- Feb 3, 2021
- 5 min
The “secret sauce” to municipal innovation in Bruce County
The MIC is advancing multiple priorities in 2021: attainable housing, youth engagement, digital transformation, and sustainable...
Dave Shorey
- Jan 18, 2021
- 1 min
Dave Shorey, MIC Innovation Officer stops by the Shore Report podcast
Thank you to Heather Hyde and Jay Pausner for the opportunity to reflect on the progress that the Municipal Innovation Council has made...
Dave Shorey
- Jan 6, 2021
- 3 min
New year, new municipal innovation for Bruce County
What role does municipal government play in improving the lives of people in rural communities across Bruce County? How can...
NII
- Jul 31, 2020
- 1 min
Municipal Innovation Council appoints Innovation Officer
Saugeen Shores, ON - Friday, July 31, 2020 The Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) has appointed Dave Shorey to the role of Innovation...
NII
- Jun 4, 2020
- 1 min
Wanted: an innovation leader for rural municipalities
The Municipal Innovation Council is looking for a dynamic leader to drive innovation in rural municipalities. For more information go to:...
NII
- Feb 24, 2020
- 1 min
Municipal Innovation Council seeking experienced Lab Director to lead innovation projects
The Municipal Innovation Council is looking for a solution-driven, collaborative and creative Lab Director! Working closely with MIC...
NII
- Jan 16, 2020
- 2 min
Municipal Innovation Council launched in partnership with the Nuclear Innovation Institute
Saugeen Shores, ON – January 16, 2020 Seven municipalities come together to seek better ways to deliver services Municipalities facing a...
NII
- Jul 10, 2019
- 2 min
Town Of Saugeen Shores To Lead Municipal Innovation Council As Part Of NII
The Town of Saugeen Shores and Nuclear Innovation Institute announced today a partnership to enhance municipal services through the...
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Reach out any time with thoughts or questions about the municipal innovations happening right here in communities across Bruce County.
Becky Smith
Director, Centre for Municipal Innovation
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