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Phase 2 of Burnaby Hospital redevelopment cancelled by provincial governmentIn a statement on Instagram, Kristy James, president and CEO of the Burnaby Hospital and Community Foundation, said that the board was 'deeply disappointed' in the news.PoliticsApr 30
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B.C. charities want to see provincial government end pet bans in rental housingThe BC SPCA and First United Church say the province promised to ban 'No-pet clauses,' which force renters to choose between housing and pets.PoliticsApr 22
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Kingston leaders call on Ontario to support marine conservation in Great LakesKingston councillors are calling on the federal and provincial governments to undertake a feasibility assessment for the creation of a protected marine area in Lake Ontario.EnvironmentMay 22
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Ontario government lifts freeze on freedom of information requestsSenior civil servants who process access to information requests across the provincial government were told to pause their work while new guidance rules were written.PoliticsMay 22
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N.S. advocates say province has failed to consult as it overhauls disability supportAdvocates for Nova Scotians with disabilities say the provincial government has failed to consult with people affected by an overhaul of housing support and other services.CanadaMay 5
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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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Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says fracking opponents are drowning out other voicesThe provincial government kicked off the consultations more than a year after lifting a ban on fracking that was in place for over a decade.CanadaApr 22
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Alberta government develops new certification process to meet demand for teachersWith up to 80,000 additional students expected to join Alberta classrooms over the next three years, the provincial government has come up with a plan to certify more teachers.EducationApr 24
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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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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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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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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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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. 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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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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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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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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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