AI Data Centre Town Hall – Things to do in Vancouver

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1. Fri, 17 July 2026

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   • straight.com19:00first to report
     AI Data Centre Town Hall – Things to do in Vancouver

     This town hall aims to bring together researchers and community members to discuss concerns around AI technology and data centre projects in Vancouver. We want to facilitate strategy sharing for community involvement and increasing transparency in the shaping of Canada’s AI policy and regulation.

2. Thu, 6 August 2026

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   • leaderpost.com22:44edited after publishing ×2
     City of Regina joins Saskatoon in reviewing bylaw regulations for AI data centres

     previouslyCity of Regina set to follow Saskatoon by drafting AI data centre policy

     Saskatoon commissioned a study and issued a moratorium last week to weigh the "pros and cons" of allowing AI centres.

3. Fri, 7 August 2026

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   • gx94radio.com21:00
     NDP accuses gov’t of hiding details on AI data centres

     SASKATOON — The Saskatchewan NDP has called on the government for transparency in the approval process for hyperscale artificial intelligence data centres, saying that residents deserve clear answers and information about the financial, environme...

4. Tue, 11 August 2026

   5 reports
   • timminspress.com01:26
     Sault city council supports data centre framework, rejects moratorium
     2 reprints

     • saultstar.com11 Aug, 01:26their copy
     • cochranetimespost.ca11 Aug, 01:26their copy
   • brandonsun.com03:01
     Behlen plays key role in building largest AI data centre in Canada

     A Brandon-based steel building manufacturer is playing a key role in the construction of Bell Canada’s artificial intelligence data centre near Regina.

   • theglobeandmail.com09:00
     Majority of Canadians oppose government support for AI data centres, poll shows

     Respondents cite high electricity demand, environmental harm and heavy water use as their top concerns

   • calgary.citynews.ca18:32
     Alberta man planning protests against data centres as province announces town halls

     A man leading a movement against artificial intelligence data centres in Alberta says provincial officials can expect to get an earful at an upcoming town hall. Ben Baril says he and other protesters will be at an Aug. 20 hearing in Sturgeon County to tell Premier Danielle Smith’s government that true public consultation would mean […]

   • rfdtv.com20:00
     AI Data Centers Raise Infrastructure Concerns in Rural Communities

     RealAg Radio Host Shaun Haney says large facilities could put pressure on local power and water supplies.

5. Wed, 12 August 2026

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   • ABC News (Australia)06:16
     Residents call for moratorium on AI data centres at meeting in Darwin

     There is growing opposition and concern about a wave of data centres planned for the Northern Territory, with residents raising concerns about water use, noise and proximity to people's homes.

6. Thu, 13 August 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)01:09
     Councils look for guidance from state on data centre applications

     Data centres are popping up all around Australia, but in WA they are not a "defined use" in local planning schemes, leaving local authorities on their own to figure out how and where to approve them.

7. Fri, 14 August 2026

   2 reports
   • edmontonjournal.com16:33
     First Nation defeats legal challenge from Kevin O'Leary-backed data centre
   • northernnews.ca17:43
     OPINION: Finding the right balance on data centres imperative for Sault
8. Sun, 16 August 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)21:44
     Data centres to be fast-tracked in NSW, despite community group pushback

     The scheme is incentivising builders constructing data centres in NSW to comply with newly set guidelines.

9. Tue, 18 August 2026

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   • hubcityradio.com03:22edited after publishing
     City Council hears from experts on data centers

     previouslyAberdeen City Council heard experts dealing with data centers

     ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen City Council is working on an ordinance dealing with setting guidelines for data centers within the city limits. On Monday night, they heard from experts looking into, primarily noise and energy usage. District 23 Senator Mark Lapka talked about SB135 which was labeled the Data Center Bill of... Read more »

   • actionnews5.com14:21
     Community leaders speak out against xAI, call for pause on data centers

     Community leaders and environmentalists are calling for a paus on data centers, citing their threats to the community’s heath and well-being.

   • stettlerindependent.com20:48
     Data centre CEO remains high on Alberta

     Synapse Data Centre Inc. CEO Jason van Gaal remains bullish on Alberta’s data centre potential despite a recent setback. On Monday, Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) announced it had rejected an […]

10. Wed, 19 August 2026

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    • globalnews.ca13:25
      Alberta to hold first AI data centre town halls this week

      Data centre development has been met with fierce pushback from some residents concerned about water use, pollution and the potential impact on electricity bills.

11. Thu, 20 August 2026

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    • computerweekly.com07:00
      Will Scottish datacentre ruling nudge spec builds into the open?

      Scotland forces councils to flag 50MW-plus datacentre bids to ministers within seven days, as mooted gigawatt campuses prove to be vapour or stall on grid connections

    • brandonsun.com08:00edited after publishing
      Alberta minister faces more fury at second town hall on AI data centres

      previouslyAlberta minister to host second AI data centre town hall for northern Sturgeon County

      REDWATER - Alberta Technology Minister Nate Glubish will be on hand to host the provincial government

    • edmontonjournal.com10:50
      Premier Smith risks UCP's rural support with AI data centre push
    • globalnews.ca12:58edited after publishing
      Alberta minister hosts second AI data centre town hall in Sturgeon County

      previouslyAlberta minister to host second AI data centre town hall for northern Sturgeon County

      Alberta Technology Minister Nate Glubish will be on hand to host the provincial government's second town hall on its plan for artificial intelligence centres.

12. Fri, 21 August 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)00:55
      Firmus AI data centre gets tick from planners ahead of council vote

      Council planners have recommended that councillors approve a proposed 288-megawatt AI data centre at the site of the former Gunns Pulp Mill.

13. Sat, 22 August 2026

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    • ABC News (Australia)22:08
      'Most people wouldn't even realise': Why Canberra is a data centre hotspot

      Andrew Barr says there is no need to pause the development of new data centres in Canberra because the ACT's standards will meet or exceed proposed national rules.

14. Mon, 24 August 2026

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    • ABC News (Australia)09:03
      International company's plan for multi-billion-dollar data centre in regional Qld

      A $31.9 billion hyper-scale data centre proposed for regional Queensland promises huge economic scale, while raising questions about energy demands and water security.

15. Tue, 25 August 2026

    3 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)05:13
      AI data centre proposal approved by Tasmanian council

      Firmus Technologies' proposed 288-megawatt AI data centre near Long Reach in Tasmania's north has received council approval.

    • portnews.com.au07:36
      AI data centre approved despite community concerns

      One premier hopes guardrails on AI technology aren't too tight, after a controversial data centre was approved by...

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      • blayneychronicle.com.au25 Aug, 07:36their copy
      • northweststar.com.au25 Aug, 07:36their copy
    • nugget.ca19:47
      400MW data centre application filed with IESO
16. Wed, 26 August 2026

    3 reports
    • The Guardian World12:00
      Hope and concern swirls for Ohioans around ‘world’s largest datacenter’

      Piketon datacenter promises to generate thousands of jobs, but environmental groups voice concern over project On a winding road tucked away behind forests in the Appalachian foothills of southern Ohio is where OpenAI, Nvidia and Japanese investors are set to spend $500bn on one of the largest artificial intelligence datacenters on the planet. Last March, the energy secretary, Chris Wright, the commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick and a host of Japanese and other dignitaries briefly descended on...

    • The Guardian World15:00edited after publishing
      ‘Reluctant’ approval for Tasmanian datacentre sets marker for national battle

      Concerns over planning process as George Town council gives go-ahead for 288MW AI factory despite opposition from locals Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The day before Anthony Albanese secured agreement with states and territories to develop national datacentre standards , a small council in Tasmania was grappling with the existing regulations in the face of strong community opposition to a new AI factory...

    • ottawacitizen.com17:51
      Council backs new data centre policy, stops short of moratorium
17. Thu, 27 August 2026

    3 reports
    • fortmacleodgazette.com01:30
      Virtual town hall set for AI data centres
    • cochranetimespost.ca02:05
      Data centre town hall draws strong opposition from Sault residents
    • ABC News (Australia)04:01
      Plans to cool AI data centre using trucked-in water and rainwater

      An AI data centre in north-west Tasmania, proposed by Firmus Technologies, plans to cool its facilities using rainwater and water that it trucks in. Community members are now able to make submissions on the proposal.

18. Sat, 29 August 2026

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    • ABC News (Australia)22:24
      Residents prepare to fight AI data centre approval

      A newly-formed group is preparing to lodge an appeal against a recent AI data centre approval, arguing the planning laws used to assess it are not fit for purpose.

19. Mon, 31 August 2026

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    • timminspress.com15:27
      Data centres discussed by online panel Thursday
    • Times of India15:52
      Data centre bigger than 100 football pitches faces 1,600 objections in Scotland

      Residents of Auchtertool, Fife, are fighting plans for the world’s second-largest data centre, which would cover more than 100 football pitches beside their 200-home village. More than 1,600 objections have been lodged, while locals fear the vast development could transform their quiet rural community and bring concerns over noise, heat, flooding and wildlife.

    • pqbnews.com20:51
      North Cowichan councillor seeks to prohibit data centres across municipality

      Coun. Chris Istace will bring the motion to council on Sept. 2

20. Wed, 2 September 2026

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    • wbrc.com12:44edited after publishing
      Brookwood mayor confirms proposed project is ‘AI data center’ during community meeting on economic development

      previouslyBrookwood mayor confirms proposed project is “AI data center” during community meeting on economic development

      Brookwood Mayor Joe Barger confirmed for the first time that a proposed development in the city is an AI data center, during a city council meeting Tuesday at the G.G. Hardin Center. However, Barger said there’s no signed project yet.

21. Thu, 3 September 2026

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    • standard.co.uk14:13
      Campaigners ‘won’t stop’ until moratorium announced on AI data centres

      Hundreds of people gathered outside the Scottish Parliament on Thursday for a protest against the developments.

    • digitaljournal.com23:06
      Canada sets framework for responsible data centre development

      Ottawa’s new principles call on data centres to protect ratepayers, limit water use, show local benefits, and add strategic value.

22. Fri, 4 September 2026

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    • ABC News (Australia)05:05
      Hydro Tasmania assesses state's biggest-ever power request

      Hydro Tasmania expects to decide whether to approve an AI data centre company's request for 450 megawatts of power by the end of the year, with new generation needed to support the increased demand.

23. Mon, 7 September 2026

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    • bnnbloomberg.ca10:20
      Why federal guidelines for AI data centres are facing pushback

      Ottawa’s new framework for guiding the development of artificial intelligence data centres is failing to win over critics.

24. Wed, 9 September 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)02:27
      Six new AI data centres proposed for Tasmania, but who by is being kept secret

      Unnamed companies are looking at setting up six data centres in Tasmania, a parliamentary document reveals.

25. Thu, 10 September 2026

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    • sprucegroveexaminer.com17:44
      A.I. Blueprint for the Future
26. Sun, 13 September 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)20:34
      Hyper-scale data centre could draw quarter of Queensland's power usage

      The proposed $30 billion data centre in Queensland has a peak capacity comparable to the average power requirements of 1.5 million households.

27. Mon, 14 September 2026

    3 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)19:54
      Data centre company lodges appeal against 'unreasonable' restricted generator use

      An energy-hungry data centre that received recent council approval to have diesel generators as backup power is now appealing against the "unreasonable" conditions on how they can be used.

    • toronto.citynews.ca20:59
      Bell AI data centre expansion in Sask. announced at investment summit

      Bell Canada intends to quadruple the size of its planned data centre project in Saskatchewan, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced at Canada's first-ever investment summit on Monday.

    • miragenews.com21:15
      Canada Secures Major Investment in AI Hub, Saskatchewan

      New Canadian-led infrastructure project will help build secure and reliable computing capacity responsiblyToday, the Government of Canada welcomed

28. Wed, 16 September 2026

    4 reports
    • Bloomberg Politics16:59
      Scottish Parliament Vows to Set Tighter Rules on Data Centers

      Scotland’s parliament agreed to tighten the rules on building new data centers, in a sign of growing opposition to the UK’s artificial intelligence ambitions.

    • The Guardian World18:28edited after publishing
      Planning permission for new Scottish AI datacentres suspended for up to a year

      previouslyScotland votes for moratorium on new large-scale datacentres for up to a year

      MSPs vote for strict environmental impact assessments and will delay decisions until national strategy is developed Holyrood has voted to pause planning applications for all new AI datacentres for up to a year until the Scottish government has developed a national strategy. On Wednesday, MSPs backed a Scottish Labour motion to halt new schemes for up to 12 months while rules on hyperscale datacentres are developed in what could be a blow to the British government’s AI strategy. Continue...

    • thestarphoenix.com19:52
      What Bell’s $50B-plus AI project could mean for northern Sask.

      “We live in an agricultural community. Ag data has been used as a commodity now for 15 to 20 years."

    • saltwire.com20:05
      Making a case for data centre in Cape Breton
29. Thu, 17 September 2026

    3 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)06:03
      Coal-fired power needed to bolster $32bn Qld data centre, Nationals MP says

      Nationals MP David Littleproud is backing more coal-fired power stations and nuclear energy to underpin the enormous energy requirements of a $32bn data centre.

    • simcoereformer.ca17:57
      Company says data centre not part of $1.9B clean energy project plan
    • timminspress.com20:43removed by the outlet
      Municipalities tell Ontario: Don’t cut us out of data centre decisions
30. Mon, 21 September 2026

    3 reports
    • manchestereveningnews.co.uk15:09
      Government responds after calls for immediate pause on AI data centre approvals

      The Government says it has no plans to pause approvals for new data centres

    • The Guardian World19:00edited after publishing
      Datacentres in Victoria to be banned in residential areas

      New rules also include a ban near schools and childcare centres and require them to source their own renewable energy Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Datacentres in Victoria will be banned in residential areas and required to use renewable energy and contribute to the community under new state government rules. On Tuesday, the premier, Ben Carroll, will release the government’s sustainable datacentre action plan...

    • ABC News (Australia)19:14edited after publishing
      Victoria bans data centres from residential zones and near schools

      previouslyVictoria unveils data centre strategy with renewables requirements

      Data Centres Australia said the changes were "disappointing" and would impose restrictions on data centres not applied to other industries.

31. Tue, 22 September 2026

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    • ABC News (Australia)06:37
      War of words over Greens' proposal to co-locate data centres and pools

      A war of words has erupted over a suggestion from the ACT Greens that co-locating data centres with Canberra's public pools should be considered.

32. Wed, 23 September 2026

    3 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)05:51
      Residents near huge data centre demand financial compensation

      A Senate inquiry into artificial intelligence and data centres hears from residents and local councils about the impact of an influx of data centres in Melbourne's suburbs.

    • juneesoutherncross.com.au07:40
      Noisy, bulky, thirsty: suburbs join war on data centres

      Residents claim data centres threaten Australia's democracy and sovereignty, as the fight for social licence in the suburbs...

    • winnipegfreepress.com19:47
      Premier Tim Houston softens stance on data centres operating in Nova Scotia

      HALIFAX - Premier Tim Houston is softening his stance on the prospect of new data centres setting up in Nova Scotia.

33. Thu, 24 September 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)20:02
      NSW Planning fails to consult key agencies over data centre gas plant

      The NSW Department of Planning has admitted it made an error when it skipped consultation with key agencies regarding a proposal for a major gas plant to power data centres.

34. Sun, 27 September 2026

    2 reports
    • thenextweb.com13:57
      Council backed Devon AI datacentre before it went public

      A Devon council backed Xlinks’ 1.5GW AI datacentre plan a year before it was public, documents show, as locals fight the £13.8bn project.

    • ABC News (Australia)20:02
      Get rules in place to hold data centres to account, experts tell Tasmania

      An artificial intelligence institute warns there may not be much economic benefit from data centre developments if public authorities don't put binding conditions on proponents.

35. Mon, 28 September 2026

    6 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)08:07
      Controversial Sydney data centre project pulled amid community anger

      A controversial proposed data centre has been withdrawn by its developer after it became a flashpoint amid growing opposition to the AI infrastructure development across the country.

    • Channel News Asia09:34
      Australian developer axes Sydney suburban data centre plan after local opposition
    • The Guardian World09:53
      Plan for controversial $1.2bn datacentre in Sydney scrapped due to ‘emerging’ regulations

      Developer Goodman Group says changes in government rules are behind decision to pull plug on ‘Project Mars’ in Lane Cove Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast Plans for a controversial $1.2bn datacentre in Lane Cove in Sydney’s north have been withdrawn, with the developer blaming “emerging” regulations from the state and federal governments for the decision to pull the plug. The “Project Mars” plans were withdrawn from the NSW planning portal on Monday, with the...

    • tportal (Croatia)11:24
      Otpor građana zaustavio projekt podatkovnog centra vrijedan 842 milijuna dolara

      Australska kompanija Goodman Group objavila je u ponedjeljak da zbog otpora građana odustaje od gradnje podatkovnog centra vrijednog 1,2 milijarde australskih dolara (842 milijuna američkih dolara) u predgrađu Sydneyja

    • BBC News World12:47
      Plan for controversial Sydney data centre scrapped after push-back

      Goodman Group, the property giant behind the Project Mars data centre, says the decision is due to changes to the "policy and regulatory environment".

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      • bbc.com28 Sept, 12:47their copy
    • AllAfrica14:10
      South Africa: 'We Were Never Consulted' - Cape Town Residents Challenge Equinix Data Centre

      [GroundUp] Rezoning appeal has temporarily halted plans

36. Tue, 29 September 2026

    3 reports
    • South China Morning Post01:28
      Australian firm drops US$842 million Sydney data centre plan after public fury

      Australian industrial property developer Goodman Group has withdrawn an application to develop a 24-hour data centre on Sydney’s north shore following public push back. Goodman said it would not proceed with its Project Mars development application after considering evolving federal and state policy and community feedback. Policy and regulation around large artificial intelligence data centres had “evolved significantly” since planning began in March 2025, the company said in a statement. The...

    • dailymail.com14:51
      Community group defeats proposal for monster data centre next to homes

      Goodman Group has cancelled plans to build a three-storey data centre, called Project Mars, in northern Sydney.

    • ABC News (Australia)23:00
      $15b data centre next to tip could be among Australia's largest

      A proposal by CDC Data Centres would see one of the largest data centres in Australia developed on the outskirts of Wagga Wagga.

37. Fri, 2 October 2026

    2 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)03:37
      Qld government takes data centre approvals from councils to avoid 'inconsistency'

      The Queensland government will take the planning and assessment of data centre applications away from local councils under a system set to be rolled out in coming weeks.

    • Times of India09:30
      Kevin O’Leary-backed Utah AI data center plan downsized after local backlash

      Kevin O’Leary-backed plans for a 40,000-acre AI data centre district in Utah have been cut to about 20,000 acres after strong local opposition. Residents have raised concerns over the project’s energy and water use, environmental impact and public review. Developers say the project could create thousands of jobs and support US computing and national defence.

38. Sun, 4 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)20:33
      Residents fear there is no stopping $32b hyperscale data centre

      Anthropic has already signed a deal to use a portion of the facility earmarked for the Western Downs, but it has not actually been approved yet

39. Mon, 5 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)19:29
      Concerns as new $1.2b recycling facility will service data centres

      Western Sydney's Kemps Creek facility announced the treatment centre would now factor water needed to service NSW data centres.

40. Wed, 7 October 2026

    3 reports
    • Channel News Asia09:54
      MPs back tighter data centre regulations but raise questions on competitiveness, sustainability

      A law was passed in parliament requiring operators of data centres in Singapore with a critical IT load of at least 3 megawatts to be licensed.

    • thenextweb.com18:23
      San Francisco pauses new data centres in the hometown of AI

      The city housing OpenAI and Anthropic voted unanimously to pause new data centres. Europe did this first, over the grid, and now cannot build fast enough.

    • ABC News (Australia)19:31
      Town questions $15b data centre set to use enough power for 1m homes

      One Wagga Wagga resident says she feels "back-stabbed" by the development, while others say the town needs more industry.

41. Thu, 8 October 2026

    3 reports
    • South China Morning Post03:00
      Data centre opposition is growing in Australia. Is there a middle ground?

      Australia may have vast tracts of land and political will to support the growth of the artificial intelligence industry, but the development of data centres to power the technology is proving more challenging. Last month, property developer Goodman Group withdrew its application for a 90-megawatt data centre in Lane Cove, on Sydney’s lower north shore, after months of opposition from residents about the potential impact on their electricity and water supplies, noise pollution and other...

    • ABC News (Australia)07:01
      NT environmental regulator has 'low confidence' in plan for outback data centre

      The Northern Territory's environmental regulator says it has a "low level of confidence" in the current plan for an outback data centre.

    • goulburnpost.com.au08:14
      Billions in tech infrastructure needed for data centres

      Telstra says Australia needs a significant boost in physical cabling and technological understanding if data centres are going...

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      • edenmagnet.com.au8 Oct, 08:14their copy
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42. Fri, 9 October 2026

    2 reports
    • bnnbloomberg.ca10:33
      Google and environmental group to question Hydro-Quebec consultants on data centres

      Lawyers representing Google and an environmental coalition are set to question Hydro-Quebec consultants as the first part of a hearing on data centres wraps.

    • ABC News (Australia)22:54
      Tasmanian EPA says it was not told extent of Firmus data centre generator plans

      Tasmania's EPA is worried about the extent of AI data centre company Firmus's planned diesel generator use, saying it is much more than initially disclosed.

43. Mon, 12 October 2026

    1 report
    • funds-europe.com14:05
      "Power is the scarcest input": Gresham House MD

      Q: Are asset managers underestimating the sustainability risks associated with data centre investments? A: In some cases, yes. The sector’s growth story is compelling, but too many investors might fall into a situation, as with other investment trends in the past, of assessing data centres mainly on location and power access. They may treat sustainability

44. Tue, 13 October 2026

    4 reports
    • Times of India04:12
      'Not a single drop': AI data centre boom sparks water protests on Indonesian island

      Around 300 residents of Batam island protested against water shortages that disrupted their daily lives. They accused data centres of depleting local freshwater resources amidst the ongoing water crisis. The local water utility has promised improvements, but concerns continue to grow regarding water access. Authorities have instructed data centre companies to establish their own desalination plants to alleviate pressure on reservoirs.

    • kelownacapnews.com21:50
      Eby promises 'some of the toughest rules in North America' on AI data centres and watershed protection

      Eby also called for the removal of B.C. Conservative's campaign director for anti-Islamic social media posts

    • dailyadvertiser.com.au22:00
      Second massive data centre proposed near Wagga tipped to bring hundreds of jobs

      Developer outlines plans for project on the outskirts of the city.

    • ABC News (Australia)23:35
      Data centre companies to pay into new Tasmanian local community fund

      Tasmania's Premier Jeremy Rockliff says he will expect any data centre company that sets up in Tasmania to pay into a new community fund. It comes as community concern grows around company Firmus Technologies and its plans for AI data centres in the state.

45. Wed, 14 October 2026

    2 reports
    • inverelltimes.com.au01:26
      AI data centres to 'pay their way' via community fund

      A state government is pursuing plans to make artificial intelligence and data centre companies pay money into a...

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      • nvi.com.au14 Oct, 01:26their copy
      • irrigator.com.au14 Oct, 01:26their copy
      • dailyadvertiser.com.au14 Oct, 01:26their copy
    • rediff.com13:46
      Why NITI Aayog Wants Data Centres Treated As Strategic Infrastructure

      NITI Aayog has recommended treating data centres as strategic infrastructure rather than mere investment projects, releasing a report titled 'Data Centre Evaluation Framework to Help States Plan for Sustainable Growth'. The report advocates for common standards, central government guidance, and a structured approach for states to manage data centre growth, considering resource requirements and economic benefits.

46. Thu, 15 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)04:42
      NT Opposition leader calls for moratorium on 'hyper-scale' data centres

      The Territory Labor opposition says a moratorium on "hyper-scale" data centres should be imposed until July next year, while a review into them is undertaken.

47. Fri, 16 October 2026

    4 reports
    • bnnbloomberg.ca00:29
      Feds looking to build $1.5 billion data centre in Ottawa area

      The federal government is looking to build a data centre in the national capital region to support the “mid to long-term objectives” of government operations, security and technology.

    • afr.com00:57
      Anthropic signs 15-year deal for DigiCo’s SYD1 data centre in Sydney
    • ABC News (Australia)04:50
      Proposed Dalby data centre to harvest rainwater from roof

      The international developer that has proposed Australia's largest data centre says it would be able to operate during even the worst droughts.

    • Channel News Asia22:57
      Anthropic signs lease for first Canadian data center
48. Sat, 17 October 2026

    1 report
    • Times of India13:32
      Over 1,000 residents oppose A$15bn data centre planned near Wagga Wagga

      A proposed A$15 billion data-centre campus near Wagga Wagga has ignited a heated community conversation. Local residents express concerns about the impact on agricultural land, increased energy requirements, and ripple effects on the environment. Conversely, advocates highlight the prospects of enhanced economic growth and job opportunities for the area. The state government will assess these implications before making a final decision, with residents urging thorough evaluations to address...

49. Sun, 18 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Guardian World13:05
      Microsoft pulls out of AI datacentre project in Essex over power supply concerns

      Development by UK firm Nscale heralded by ministers as largest of its kind in country loses anchor tenant The development of a huge AI datacentre hailed by the UK government has received a fresh setback after Microsoft pulled out of the project over concerns about power supplies. The development by the British company Nscale, heralded by ministers as the country’s largest AI datacentre when it was announced in 2025, was planned to open at Loughton in Essex next year. Continue reading...

50. Mon, 19 October 2026

    5 reports
    • manilatimes.net03:23
      Aolani Signs Letters of Intent for Up to 500MW of AI Data Centre Capacity in Malaysia

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    • Times of India08:31
      St Louis residents fight $3.1bn data centre planned in former department store

      St. Louis is undergoing a notable shift with the establishment of several data centres throughout the region. However, community members have voiced considerable opposition, raising health and environmental issues linked to these facilities. Legal actions have been launched by residents and developers encountering permit restrictions, leading to new legislation governing the operation and placement of data centres. Amidst this turmoil, national debates about AI infrastructure's effects on...

    • cp24.com09:40
      New Brunswick data centre debate highlights cross-country tension over AI facilities

      A debate playing out in New Brunswick highlights the challenges facing provincial and municipal governments as they face a surge in applications for data centres.

    • Times of India12:42
      Residents fight California AI data centre; judge demands environmental review

      A judge in California has ordered an extensive environmental review for an AI data center proposed in Imperial County. Concerns among local residents center on water resource impacts, emissions, and community disturbances. Developer Sebastian Rucci claims the project will generate jobs and tax income while enhancing AI infrastructure. However, legal disputes persist from the City of Imperial and environmental advocates challenging its progression.

    • westernpeople.ie14:41
      Data centre refusal in Mayo 'is a worrying message' - news

      Data centre refusal in Mayo 'is a worrying message' - news - Western People

51. Tue, 20 October 2026

    4 reports
    • itbrief.co.nz02:06
      Australian utilities extend data investments across uses

      Most utilities in Australia and New Zealand are reusing data tools across at least two extra uses, helping justify earlier investments.

    • NYT World04:01
      The A.I. Data Center Backlash Has Reached a Quiet Corner of Rural England

      Plans to build one of Europe’s largest data centers in Devon have been met by strong opposition from residents, as environmental concerns grow.

    • ABC News (Australia)19:26
      Embattled AI company Firmus still wants funds for Tasmanian data centre

      Embattled AI data centre company Firmus says one of its planned projects in Tasmania's north is not yet funded, and it is still seeking development approval at another site.

    • independentaustralia.net22:45
      Australia’s AI ambitions expose the folly of short-term broadband policy

      Australia’s costly detour through copper-based NBN connections showed what happens when national infrastructure is retrofitted to suit political promises.

52. Wed, 21 October 2026

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    • Times of India02:08
      Microsoft says ‘not possible’ to Nscale as UK data centre delays mount

      Microsoft recently withdrew from a significant data centre deal with Nscale in the UK, causing disruption. This deal involved leasing Nvidia AI chips and aimed at establishing infrastructure for AI. Nscale now faces challenges in securing alternative power sources and finding new customers. The company's planned US stock market listing may be affected by this setback. Overall, the future of Nscale's Loughton project remains uncertain amid ongoing electricity supply issues.

    • ABC News (Australia)04:36
      AI data centre company cold calling about buying land, inquiry told

      Consultants for an AI data centre company have been cold calling residents in north-west Tasmania wanting to buy their land, the Greens say.

53. Thu, 22 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Guardian World05:00
      AI firms say UK has a year to head off datacentre protests before construction is threatened

      Exclusive: Nvidia, Microsoft and Cisco taskforce urges ministers to offer areas greater benefits from tech infrastructure amid fears of US-style opposition AI companies have told ministers they have 12 months to head off public opposition to datacentres in the UK or risk US-style protests that could threaten their construction. Successive dry summers and rising energy bills are increasing public scrutiny of plans for the huge computer warehouses that are used to train and run AI models, says a...