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Nurses’ union pushes back against provincial governmentsThe president of the Manitoba Nurses Union tells Global News Morning’s Clay Young that the union’s relations with the Manitoba government leave a lot to be desired.HealthMay 19
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BC businesses pressure provincial government to make housing deal with OttawaA coalition of B.C. industry and construction groups is pressuring the B.C. government to get a deal with Ottawa similar to Ontario, that will make housing more affordable. Aaron McArthur reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 22
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NDP slams provincial government over lack of AI Data Centre detailsWith only days left before the development review, the NDP is blaming the Saskatchewan government for a lack of information and transparency about Bell’s proposed AI Data Centre. Shadow Minister of Jobs and the Economy, Aleana Young, announced her party had submitted letters to both the province and Bell demanding answers. The NDP is also...PoliticsApr 17
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Maritime provincial governments look to find local solutions to rising gas pricesFor weeks, gas prices have skyrocketed across the Maritimes. Now, some in the region are looking inward and asking whether it’s time to support local when it comes to natural gas. As Anna Mandin reports, while many are giving it fuel for thought, not everyone is on board.Global News at 6 New BrunswickApr 9
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Maritime drivers call on provincial governments for help as gas prices continue to riseFuel prices are surging across the Maritimes with both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick seeing frequent and significant price hikes in the past few weeks. As Mitchell Bailey reports, the rising costs has drivers and advocates calling on provincial governments to cut or reduce provincial gas taxes, which governments aren’t too keen on.Global News at 6 HalifaxMar 31
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Federal, provincial governments cutting development charges with new fund, all 3-levels funding new Toronto transit lineThe federal and provincial governments will both be committing $4.4 billion to cut development charges to get more housing built. The prime minister also announced his government, along with Ontario, and the City of Toronto will each be contributing $1 billion to build a new LRT line on the city’s east waterfront to serve tens...EconomyMar 30
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New Brunswick workers impacted by U.S. tariffs to receive supportThe federal and provincial governments will be providing millions of dollars to support New Brunswick workers and businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs. Anna Mandin reports.CanadaMay 21
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Spring Session at Legislature wraps with red-hot coal debateThe Provincial Government and the NDP traded barbs on the last day of spring session – mainly focused on the costs, risks, and projections associated with coal power going forward.PoliticsMay 14
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Federal help for B.C. forest industryThe federal government is rolling out $12 million in funding to help B.C’s forest industry, while the provincial government for large-scale tariff relief. Aaron McArthur reports.CanadaMay 14
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University of Alberta political science professor weighs in on petition rulingAn Alberta judge has quashed a separatist petition, saying the provincial government had a duty to consult with First Nations. University of Alberta political science professor Jared Wesley spoke with Global News Morning Edmonton.Global News Morning EdmontonMay 14
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Global News at 6 Saskatoon: May 13The opposition continues to bash the provincial government’s coal power plan as more leaked documents are presented showing cost concerns. The Dragonfly driver strike shines light onto the issues of working in a gig economy and the lack of job security.EconomyMay 13
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What’s next after judge throws out Alberta separation petition?After a judge quashed a separatist petition on Wednesday, the Alberta provincial government is promising to appeal the court ruling. The ruling held that Alberta separation would be a violation of treaty rights and that the government failed in its duty to consult with First Nations. Bianca Millions reports,Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonMay 14
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Danielle Smith rejects judge’s ruling to quash Alberta separatism petition as ‘anti-democratic’After an Alberta judge quashed a separatist petition, saying the provincial government had a duty to consult with First Nations and that the petition never should have been issued, Premier Danielle Smith rejected the ruling. Speaking to reporters, Smith said she believes the legal ruling is “incorrect in law” and un-democratic, so the province will...Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonMay 13
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Kelowna residents look to city for changes to zoning bylaws in Abbott St. areaA number of residents are fighting a zoning change in Kelowna’s Abbott Street area. They’re calling on the city to protect the Heritage Conservation Area but city officials say its following a directive from the provincial government. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.May 14
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Global News at 6 Regina: May 13The opposition continues to bash the provincial government’s coal power plan as more leaked documents are presented showing cost concerns. Paper hearts fill Victoria Park for Regina’s annual Hearts in the Park event that helps raise awareness about the impacts of violence.EconomyMay 13
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Peterborough organizations make transition plans for closure of consumption treatment sitePeterborough’s consumption and treatment services (CTS) site is expected to close soon. Meanwhile, reports of toxic drug supplies and overdoses persist. As Madeleine McColl reports, local organizations are working to transition to the provincial government’s HART hub strategy as the closure approaches.HealthMay 12
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: May 8The RCMP and the provincial government have issued an eviction notice for the Peachland encampment. Residents have been sounding the alarm about the growing camp.Global News at 5:30 OkanaganMay 8
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Feds, Nova Scotia invest $13.8M to support workers, employers impacted by tariffsAt a press conference in Dartmouth, N.S., on Tuesday, Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced a joint $13.8 million investment from the federal and provincial government to go towards workers and employers in Nova Scotia affected by tariffs and global market shifts over the next three years.CanadaMay 12
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Global News at 6 Regina: May 7Reactions to Regina city council officially selling parts of the REAL district to the Brandt Group. More concerns from the opposition around power production as a leaked document has the NDP going after the provincial government over the cost of maintaining coal fired power plants.ConsumerMay 7
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BC gov’t challenged on allegations a cabinet minister is under investigation for foreign interferenceThe provincial government is being challenged on allegations a provincial cabinet minister is under police investigation for foreign interference. The claims originated from former Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart. Ben O’Hara-Byrne has the details.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 5