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Progressive Conservatives set Ford Fest for Scarborough ahead of key byelectionStaff and MPPs in the Ford government are being asked to beef up the attendance numbers at Premier Doug Ford’s annual community barbecue — nicknamed Ford Fest — as the Progressive Conservative Party looks to “build momentum” ahead of the Scarborough Southwest byelection. While the Ford government has yet to call the byelection to replace...PoliticsMay 5
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Progressive Conservatives worry Ford’s private jet blunder is ‘the start of his undoing’Doug Ford said the purchase of the $28.9 million Challenger 650 was a 'mistake,' one that he recognized came at the wrong time as the cost of living rises.CanadaApr 21
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New poll puts leaderless Ontario Liberals ahead of Ford’s Progressive ConservativesThe leaderless Ontario Liberals have nudged ahead of the PCs, according to a new poll released after the premier's private jet reversal and changes to freedom-of-information laws.CanadaApr 29
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Opposition calls for income-tax cut to be tacked onto Manitoba’s budgetManitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives are calling on the NDP government to add an income-tax cut to this year's budget.PoliticsMay 6
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Former Manitoba Tory leadership candidate buys former party headquartersManitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives have sold the building that housed their headquarters to a former leadership candidate.PoliticsMar 19
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Manitoba Tory Bob Lagasse leaves caucus, plans to sit as IndependentManitoba's Progressive Conservatives lost a seat in the legislature Tuesday as three-term member Bob Lagasse announced he is leaving the Tory caucus to sit as an Independent.PoliticsMar 10
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How do progressive Liberals feel as Gladu, other Conservatives cross floor?Ex-environment minister Steven Guilbeault said while he was 'surprised' that MP Marilyn Gladu left the Conservatives to join his party, he's confident she stands with its values.PoliticsApr 10
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Halifax teens lament the loss of government program offering free bus passesPremier Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservative government has said it needs to cut $130 million in grant funding to address the province's $1.2-billion deficit.PoliticsMar 6
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Analysts divided after Marit Stiles says Doug Ford could end up in prisonStiles faced backlash Monday after stating that Ontario Premier Doug Ford could face a stint behind bars if the NDP forms the next provincial government.PoliticsMay 8
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Manitoba Tories used legislature room for campaign: elections commissionerManitoba's election commissioner says the Progressive Conservatives didn't follow provincial laws when they campaigned at the legislature building ahead of the 2023 election.PoliticsFeb 26
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Doug Ford accuses NDP leader Marit Stiles of “trump-style” commentsPremier Doug Ford called Stiles's remark "unacceptable" and tried to tie it to U.S. President Donald Trump. Stiles pushed back and said she had nothing to apologize for.PoliticsMay 5
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Manitoba Tory gets one-day suspension from the legislature chamberThe Speaker of the Manitoba legislature, Tom Lindsey, tossed a Tory Opposition member from the chamber Monday, warned that other politicians could follow.PoliticsMay 4
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The impact, challenges of a youth social media ban in ManitobaManitoba may become the first province to implement a ban on social media and artificial intelligence for children, according to Premier Wab Kinew.Apr 27
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New Brunswick sociologist weighs in on Official Languages Act revision processAccess to nursing home care in French and English was one of the issues brought up during New Brunswick's review of the Official Languages Act this week.Canada5 hours
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Manitoban renters to receive tax credits as ‘cash in hand’: KinewManitobans who rent their homes may soon receive quarterly government cheques in the mail, instead of a credit on their annual income tax returns.PoliticsMay 8
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MLA Becky Druhan joins Nova Scotia Liberal Party, intends to run for leadershipIndependent MLA Becky Druhan, who was previously part of the PC caucus, has joined the Liberals and says she intends to run for leader of the party.PoliticsMay 11
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Manitoba could have commissioner enforce planned social media ban for kids: KinewManitoba is looking at having a commissioner or regulator enforce its proposed ban on social media and artificial intelligence chatbots for children under 16.PoliticsMay 13
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Manitoba politician calls Saskatchewan farmer who killed Colten Boushie a victimA Manitoba legislature member faced criticism Thursday for saying the farmer who killed Colten Boushie in a high-profile case in Saskatchewan was a victim.PoliticsMay 21
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Legislators squabble in Manitoba following reported rise in inflationNew numbers from Statistics Canada show Manitoba tied for the highest annual inflation rate among the provinces last month, partly driven by jumps in grocery prices and taxes.PoliticsMay 19
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Manitoba Opposition Tories accuse NDP government of not shopping locallyThe Manitoba government faced accusations from the Opposition Wednesday of not having its elbows up when it comes to government contracts.PoliticsApr 22