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Halifax is past the worst of its housing crisis, mayor says. Advocates disagreeThe worst of Halifax's homeless crisis is over, says the city's new mayor, who wants to see encampments closed as quickly as possible.PoliticsDec 17
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N.S. election: Gender-based violence solutions absent in campaign talk, advocates sayA Nova Scotia organization that provides transitional services to women is calling on political leaders to pay more attention to gender-based violence.PoliticsNov 21
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Ontario proposes allowing nurse practitioners to oversee LTC medical careOntario long-term care homes could soon have nurse practitioners overseeing residents' medical care instead of physicians, a move applauded by some but not supported by doctors.PoliticsDec 11
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Taylor Swift fans face ‘out of control’ hotel prices for Canadian tour datesHotel rooms near the venue during those dates, including the Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel, attached to the Rogers Centre, are being advertised for around $2,000 per night.EntertainmentOct 31
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‘Out of control’: Room costs 10 times higher on Taylor Swift show nightsThe situation facing Taylor Swift fans seeking accommodation during the music superstar's weekend shows in Toronto and Vancouver is looking expensive.CanadaOct 31
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B.C. election 2024 cheat sheet: A last-minute voter’s guideDoes B.C.'s provincial election have you scratching your head ahead of voting day? We've assembled a last-minute cheat sheet for voters.PoliticsOct 18
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‘Didn’t talk to us in advance’: Ontario supervised consumption site surprised by shutdownThe Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Site was one of 10 such spaces ordered to close by the Ford government this week. Its leadership are begging the premier to reconsider.CanadaAug 23
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Ontario moves to ban safe consumption sites near schools, limit new locationsOntario is set to ban consumption and treatment services sites within 200 metres of schools and child care centres, which will lead to the closure of 10 facilities.HealthAug 20
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Boissonnault’s former company, business partner face civil fraud allegationGlobal Health Imports, co-founded by cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault, faces its seventh lawsuit and a new allegation of fraud.PoliticsAug 15
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‘Economic mismatch’: A shortage of Ontario condo managers is driving up feesExperts are sounding the alarm bells as a shortage of condo managers in Ontario is driving up management fees as thousands more units come online.CanadaJul 2
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Halifax to designate new homeless encampment sites as remaining spaces overflowHalifax is looking to designate new encampment locations for unhoused people now that the remaining authorized sites have twice as many residents as recommended.CanadaApr 29
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B.C. drug policy shift will target vulnerable and houseless, advocates sayAdvocates for drug users are raising concerns about B.C.'s request for Health Canada to empower police to step in when they see illicit drug use in public spaces.HealthApr 28
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B.C. to ban drug use in all public places in major overhaul of decriminalizationThe move comes amid a raging debate over the province's approach to the ongoing deadly toxic drug crisis, including decriminalization and "safe supply."HealthApr 26
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Hamilton councillors set to face dialogue on who should operate city’s LRTA city report is recommending Hamilton’s forthcoming $3.4-billion Light Rail Transit (LRT) system be initially operated by a private contractor, not the city.PoliticsApr 15
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Ontario may not meet LTC direct care target due to staff shortages: documentThere is a "systemic shortage of nurses" across all sectors, according to a briefing document for Long-Term Care Minister Stan Cho when he took over the file in September.HealthApr 16
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Ford government unveils sweeping new changes to housing rulesA new omnibus housing law tabled in Ontario will remove parking minimums for some developments and give universities special powers to build.EconomyApr 10
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Airport train, and housing among Calgary’s funding requests for provincial budgetIt's unclear how much of Calgary's budget wishlist will be fulfilled after Premier Danielle Smith signaled spending restraint in the upcoming provincial budget.CanadaFeb 27
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Toronto finishes 1st budget under Mayor Olivia Chow with record tax increaseAfter more than a month of budget discussions, Toronto's financial plan for the next year is set. It includes a last-minute boost for police, among other changes.PoliticsFeb 14
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Alberta proposes parental consent for name changes in schools, age limits on gender affirmation careAlberta Premier Danielle Smith said the government will be requiring parental notification and consent if a child 15 years or younger changes their name and pronouns at school.PoliticsJan 31
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B.C.’s cops weren’t fully prepared for drug decriminalization, document saysIt comes from a document accessed via a freedom of information request that laid out the meeting minutes of the province's Mental Health Working Group in January 2023.CanadaJan 4