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A 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.

The 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.

Alberta drivers hoping for some relief at the pumps should learn this week whether the provincial government will ease the fuel tax or not. Katherine Ludwig reports.

With 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...

Don’t expect a quick stop at a registry office any time soon. That’s the message from Alberta registry agents, who say wait times are longer right across the province and they’re pointing the finger at a recent change by the provincial government. Erik Bay explains.

As B.C. nurses ramp up targeted job action, pressure is mounting on the provincial government to reach a deal. Global News Morning discuss the political stakes of the labour dispute with UBC political science lecturer Stewart Prest.

With the Northern Shield pipeline being the talk of the country the past couple of days, many are worried that Saskatchewan has been left out of the circle with Doug Ford and Danielle Smith. We hear from the provincial government about whether this is a “get on board situation,” or an actual collaborative deal amongst...

With the Northern Shield pipeline being the talk of the country the past couple of days, many are worried that Saskatchewan has been left out of the circle with Doug Ford and Danielle Smith. We hear from the provincial government about whether this is a “get on board situation,” or an actual collaborative deal amongst...

The provincial government announced on Tuesday that it has retained counsel to pursue legal action against OpenAI for its failure to notify law enforcement of threats made on its platform before the February mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School that left seven dead. “As the community continues to heal, our government remains focused on...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says his condo buyout plan was the idea of the B.C. government. He admits he and the NDP provincial government have not done a good job of rolling out the program. Ben O’Hara-Byrne has the details.

Following an announcement from the provincial government halting a transition away from integrated fire/EMS services in several municipalities, City of Lethbridge officials, along with local firefighters, say they are optimistic about the future. Justin Sibbet reports.

The provincial government is approving the expansion of the Red Chris Mine. The Mining Association of BC is applauding the decision but say the province needs to build on the momentum. Aaron McArthur has more.

There is plenty of criticism of the federal and provincial governments’ announcement of a program that would buy unsold condos in Metro Vancouver and turn them into affordable housing. As Aaron McArthur reports, critics say it amounts to a bailout of developers.

Communities across the country gathered to honour the culture and history of Canada’s First Peoples on Sunday. In Alberta, the events come at a time of heightened political tensions between Indigenous communities and the provincial government. Jordan Prentice reports.

Communities across the country gathered to honour the culture and history of Canada’s First Peoples on Sunday. In Alberta, the events come at a time of heightened political tensions between Indigenous communities and the provincial government. Jordan Prentice reports.

A B.C. gold mining company launched legal action against the provincial government after its mining rights on a remote North Coast island were taken away. Ben O’Hara-Byrne reports.

The mayor of Mission is the latest to express frustration with the provincial government’s so-called “re-pacing” of social housing projects. As Taya Fast reports, Paul Horn is also upset with the lack of communication from Victoria.

A new report from Stats Canada on the rising cost of home insurance reminds us that high home prices aren’t the only thing pushing housing out of reach for millions of Canadians. Meanwhile, the federal and provincial governments have announced a new program to help developers who are having trouble selling those high priced condos....

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, alongside B.C. Premier David Eby, announced on Thursday that the federal government and B.C.’s provincial government have reached a “landmark new agreement to build more homes, bring down housing costs and modernize infrastructure across the province.” Carney says the plan includes reducing development charges, converting vacant condos into affordable housing...

A four-year-old girl dies in collision after running into traffic. A former elections official says the Alberta referendum could cost $120 million. Albertans wait to hear if the provincial government will suspend the gas tax. Retired EPS officer Bill Clark is sentenced for leaking confidential information to media.