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New affordable housing announced for downtown KelownaThe building is expected to provide homes for low- to moderate-income individuals and families at below-market rates, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.CanadaFeb 24
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Big hit to B.C’s cruise ship sector as Feds extend ban until 2022Transport Canada announced Thursday cruise ship vessels carrying more than 100 people will not be allowed to enter Canadian waters until Feb. 28, 2022.HealthFeb 4
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Lethbridge officials respond to $1B federal housing funding"In order for everyone to be successful, there needs to be some operational dollars for housing support workers to ensure the tenant is safe, the community is safe and of course the complex stays safe."Sep 23, 2020
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Nova Scotia affordable housing officials say there’s not enough action in 3-year action planAffordable housing officials and department heads met with the Standing Committee on Community Services to discuss the pros and cons of the new joint federal-provincial housing agreement.CanadaJan 8, 2020
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‘It’s taken 20 years to dig this hole’: N.S. housing advocates call for system overhaulWith details of a provincial-federal housing strategy coming, affordable housing advocates say a massive shift is needed to adequately address what they call a crisis.EconomyJan 6, 2020
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New Brunswick submits second part of new carbon plan to Ottawa for approvalPremier Blaine Higgs said he's hoping for a decision soon but knows the new federal cabinet has to be in place first.EnvironmentNov 19, 2019
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Saskatchewan announces funding for coal energy transition in Estevan, CoronachOnce SaskPower closes Boundary Dams 4 and 5 in 2021 and 2024, the city expects at least 300 workers to be out of a job.CanadaOct 23, 2019
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Liberal Kate Young re-elected to London WestIt was a big win for London West Liberal MP Kate Young, who was re-elected for a second term. Global News is projecting a Liberal minority government, which didn’t surprise Young. “We will work with a minority, we will work with other parties to make sure we will do the best for Canada,” she said....PoliticsOct 22, 2019
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$88M invested in joint Nova Scotia’s Affordable Housing Action PlanThe first of three Affordable Housing Action Plans has been released and sees the federal and provincial governments contributing $44 million each.PoliticsSep 18, 2019
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Elections Canada clarifies when environmental groups can advertise during federal electionEnvironmental groups will not have to register as a third party to advertise their concerns over climate change during the upcoming federal electionCanadaAug 21, 2019
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