Plebiscite
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To VLT or not to VLT? That’s the question for Town of CoaldaleThe Town of Coaldale is moving forward on a new bylaw that would see long-gone video lottery machines make a comeback.PoliticsJan 25, 2022
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Calgary health professionals concerned with misinformation around fluorideOn Monday, Calgary city council voted in favour of a referendum on water fluoridation as part of the upcoming municipal election.PoliticsFeb 2, 2021
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Winnipeg city councillors vote against putting speed limit question before residentsThe motion was rejected by a 6-1 vote, with only North Kildonan councillor Jeff Browaty voting in favour.PoliticsJan 20, 2021
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Reintroducing fluoride would not increase water prices in CalgaryThe capital costs to reintroduce fluoride to Calgary tap water are low enough to not have water rates go up in Calgary.HealthDec 1, 2020
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Altona, Man., to hold plebiscite on whether or not to allow pot salesA southern Manitoba community is heading to the polls to decide whether or not to allow a retail cannabis store to set up shop.CannabisMar 4, 2020
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Niverville to allow retail cannabis after plebisciteNiverville has voted to allow retail cannabis in their town after a plebiscite Tuesday.CannabisNov 26, 2019
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Calgary council shuts down 2026 Olympic bid following plebiscite no voteStockholm and a joint Italian bid from Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo are still in the running to host the 2026 Games.CanadaNov 19, 2018
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Bob Layton: Olympic falloutAnother rejection of the 2026 winter Olympics.Nov 16, 2018
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Nenshi criticizes province, feds over perceived Calgary Olympic bid silencePremier Rachel Notley said she didn't think it was appropriate for the provincial government to weigh in on the Olympic bid debate.PoliticsNov 15, 2018
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‘There’s a lot of nails in the coffin:’ MRU’s David Taras on Olympic vote outcome"The province was not interested in this, the province turned its back on Calgary," said Mount Royal University's David Taras.CanadaNov 14, 2018
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