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Province planning to replace ‘Welcome to Alberta’ highway signsThe provincial government is planning to replace its nearly two dozen square 'Welcome to Alberta' signs with placards shaped like the province.TrafficApr 15
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Calgary committee punts proposed development regulations in flood-prone areasCity of Calgary administration proposed the new regulations to reflect updated flood mapping from the provincial government, including the impact of flood mitigation projects.EnvironmentApr 16
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Ottawa in talks with ‘all provinces’ to cut GST on new homes: ministerThe minister did not provide a timeline for any agreements with other provinces but said provincial governments will be expected to put up their own money or legislation.CanadaApr 7
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B.C. backs down from DRIPA suspension planIn an open letter to B.C. MLAs, the First Nations Leadership Council said the provincial government would work to 'muster support' for the bill despite their opposition to it.PoliticsApr 19
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Manitoba food tax cut could be broadened, budget passes key vote in legislatureManitoba Premier Wab Kinew is hinting the provincial government may broaden a tax cut on food items but not as much as some people are demanding.ConsumerApr 9
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Saskatchewan calls cut on movie rating rulesSome local theatres in Saskatchewan are hoping to see more independent films up on the big screen after the provincial government decided to end mandatory movie ratings.CanadaApr 12
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Calgary Police Service prepares for ‘significant’ 4-year budget requestCalgary mayor Jeromy Farkas placed blame on the provincial government, after a significant clawback on photo radar enforcement last year.PoliticsApr 2
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Calgary homeowners to see 8.1% property tax increase when finalized with provincial hikeCalgary mayor Jeromy Farkas said the impact on homeowners from the provincial government's education property tax increase is "extremely jarring"CanadaMar 31
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B.C. property tax expert warns seniors about changes to deferral programThe provincial government allows eligible homeowners to defer their annual property taxes, essentially taking out a loan that is repaid when the home is sold.EconomyApr 2
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Political neutrality mandate in Alberta classrooms offensive to teachers, union saysThe President of the Alberta Teachers Association says it's unfair of the provincial government to suggest Alberta teachers don't act with integrity in the classroom.EducationApr 1
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Nova Scotia, New Brunswick urged to cut gas taxes as fuel prices skyrocketRising gas prices have drivers and advocates calling on provincial governments to provide relief, with some floating the idea of cutting or reducing provincial gas taxes.CanadaMar 31
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Atlantic Canadian health spending could double in 20 years without changes: reportThe council says spending on health care will reach $40 billion by 2046 if the four provincial governments don’t build more efficient and financially sustainable systems.HealthApr 1
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Halifax councillors pushing for provincewide dangerous dog registryHalifax council will be debating whether to press the provincial government for a Nova Scotia-wide registry of dangerous dogs, as well as stricter penalties when attacks occur.CanadaMar 30
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Left out of Manitoba budget, North End treatment plant funding faces questions'We need an announcement from the provincial government and the federal government within the coming months for this project to proceed on time,' Gillingham told Global News.ConsumerMar 25
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N.S. government cuts to arts will hurt economy, Oscar winner Tamara Deverell saysOne of Nova Scotia’s newest Oscar winners says the provincial government’s decision to cut funding for arts and culture will hurt the economy.CanadaMar 18
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N.S. book publishers slammed by provincial government’s cuts to the creative sectorA Nova Scotian book publisher says the provincial government’s cuts are “soul-crushing” when sales have already been decimated by uncertainty in the U.S. market.CanadaFeb 26
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Doug Ford doesn’t ‘need’ Bill 5 powers anymore to develop Ring of FireThe provincial government rushed its Bill 5 through the legislature last year to give itself the power to declare special economic zones.PoliticsMar 2
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Alberta Federation of Labour planning province-wide day of actionThe Alberta Federation of Labour launched a new campaign on Saturday called Fight Back Now, aimed at protesting unpopular decisions made by the provincial government.CanadaMar 1
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Ontario bars can open at 6 a.m. Sunday to host Team Canada watch partiesTo coincide with the Canadian men's ice hockey gold medal game the provincial government will temporarily change licensing rules to allow alcohol sales to begin at 6 a.m.PoliticsFeb 20
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Quebec auto board lied about cost overruns for online platform, inquiry findsAn inquiry has concluded that Quebec's automobile insurance board lied to the provincial government to conceal exploding costs in the creation of the agency's online platform.PoliticsFeb 16