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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Ontario not currently on path to balance, financial watchdog findsThe FAO found that the provincial government's budget deficit will increase to $11.1 billion in the 2025-26 year, an increase from the previous year.EconomyFeb 11
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Government launches new ‘Protect Ontario’ commercial, won’t reveal costThe new one-minute commercial for the provincial government was first aired on Canadian television Sunday night as part of a push to promote the government's vision.CanadaFeb 9
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Decisions ‘not yet’ made on elevated Green Line alignment as Calgary gathers feedbackOriginal plans called for the Green Line LRT to run underground through the downtown but those plans were scrapped after the provincial government withdrew its share of funding.Feb 10
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Alberta calling for constitutional change to give provinces say over judge picksAlberta's government is calling on Ottawa to change the Constitution to give provinces more of a say in how judges are appointed at the provincial level.CanadaMar 31
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Can rebates or price freezes help tackle soaring food costs?The federal and Manitoba provincial governments are taking separate and very different approaches to provide some relief for consumers struggling with food affordability.ConsumerJan 27
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Soaring gas prices prompt renewed calls for government fuel tax reliefAnother jump in the price of gasoline has heightened the debate over whether the provincial and federal governments should provide some tax relief for drivers.EconomyApr 2