Policy

• ‘It’s misery:’ N.S. women fight province for out-of-country health coverage

  Two Nova Scotia women are seeking a judicial review of decisions made by the health department to refuse out-of-country coverage for their surgeries.

  Health

  Aug 5
  
• N.B. municipalities applaud federal budget housing funding, programs

  The federal budget aims to help increase the housing stock, which is welcome news for municipalities in New Brunswick that are grappling with affordable housing issues.

  Canada

  Apr 8
  
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• N.B. government loosens rules on household income policy

  The New Brunswick government is loosening the rules on the household income policy, so now roommates can live together but be assessed separately for social assistance.

  Politics

  Mar 4
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• 100th session of the Youth Parliament of Manitoba taking place this week

  The Youth Parliament of Manitoba began its 100th session this week. The group allows young Manitobans to learn more about the government and how it works.

  News

  Dec 28, 2021
• Perth, Ont. cafe owner receives customer harassment over COVID-19 vaccine policy

  The owner of Cafe Bean in Perth, Ont., had to endure the brunt of an angry customer last week, when Ontario's new proof of vaccination policy came into force.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2021
• Some Kingston public sector employers move forward with mandatory vaccination policy

  Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Queen's University moving forward with mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies. The city of Kingston is gathering information on the issue.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2021
• Sisters call on Kingston post-secondary institutions to implement mandatory vaccine policy

  A pair of Kingston, Ont., sisters have started a petition calling on Queen's University and St. Lawerence College to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy this fall.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2021
• ICBC customers set to get COVID-19 rebate due to fewer crashes during pandemic

  Global News has learned the province and ICBC will announce the rebate for drivers on Tuesday, including how much it is and when drivers will receive it.

  Economy

  Feb 1, 2021
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• Ontario government looking to improve sexual violence policies at universities, colleges

  Policy changes to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act means students reporting sexual violence and assault won't face questions about sexual history.

  Education

  Jan 29, 2021
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• RM of Edenwold announces new ride-hailing bylaw

  The RM of Edenwold, in collaboration with 10 other municipalities, adopts ride-hailing policy which reduces hurdles for companies to operate.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2020