Regina Lewvan MP Erin Weir not seeking re-election
By David Baxter Reporter
Regina Lewvan MP Erin Weir will not be seeking re-election following his expulsion from the NDP caucus due to harassment allegations. Continue reading
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New Alberta education minister addresses teachers’ conference
By Albert Delitala Digital Journalist
Following a contentious election campaign, Alberta’s new education minister addressed the Alberta Teachers’ Association for the first time on Saturday. Continue reading
Ontario NDP slams impact of larger class mandate on Toronto secondary schools
Marit Stiles said in a release Saturday that “kids continue to pay the price” for Premier Doug Ford’s education cuts. Continue reading
Longtime MLA Andrew Swan saying goodbye to politics
After 15 years as an MLA, Andrew Swan says he will leave politics at the end of his term. Continue reading
Solar companies concerned with Alberta rebate program uncertainty
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has said his government’s first priority is to repeal the province’s carbon tax, but what happens to programs that rely on that funding? There is concern in the solar industry. Continue reading
Liberals vote down attempt to launch probe into Mark Norman case
Opposition members on the Commons defence committee forced a special meeting Thursday afternoon, aiming to start an investigation of how the military’s former second-in-command came to be prosecuted on breach-of-trust charges. Continue reading
Sackville-Cobequid byelection to be held next month
The seat in the constituency opened up in November when NDP MLA Dave Wilson announced he was stepping down. Continue reading
Recount confirms United Conservatives won in tight Calgary-Falconridge race
A recount confirmed UCP candidate Devinder Toor won in Calgary-Falconridge, but by fewer votes than previously counted. Continue reading
Judge overseeing recount in tight race for Calgary-Falconridge
Ballots from a tight race in Calgary-Falconridge from last month’s Alberta election are being recounted by hand in a Calgary courtroom. Continue reading
Cost analysis of $2-billion Halifax hospital project to be released, official says
The government has said the bulk of the redevelopment of Halifax’s QEII Health Sciences Centre will be funded through a public-private partnership. Continue reading