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Calgary Mayor's Cautious Optimism on Federal Budget

Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas expresses measured optimism about the 2021 federal budget, highlighting potential benefits for Alberta's economy while raising concerns about ongoing challenges for the energy sector.

BC Libraries Struggle with Soaring eBook Demand

British Columbia libraries are facing a digital crisis as exploding demand for eBooks and digital materials outpaces available funding, creating growing wait times and access barriers for patrons across the province.

Federal Budget 2025: Quebec's Major Gains

Discover how Quebec stands to gain billions from Ottawa's latest budget, with massive investments in healthcare, green technology, and infrastructure that could transform the province's economic landscape.

$750M Budget Boost for Early-Stage Canadian Tech

Canada's 2025 federal budget addresses the critical 'valley of death' funding gap with $750 million in strategic investments aimed at helping early-stage tech companies scale and compete globally.

Liberals Promise Cost-Effective Gun Buyback Program

The Liberal government pledges cost-effective implementation of Canada's controversial firearm buyback initiative, promising careful management of taxpayer dollars while addressing gun violence.

PEI's $1.6B Plan: New Hospital & Schools Coming

Prince Edward Island reveals ambitious five-year capital plan featuring new hospital, schools, and healthcare facilities across the province in historic infrastructure investment.

CAQ MNA may quit party over health bill tactics

A Coalition Avenir Québec member is reconsidering party allegiance after the government invoked closure to pass sweeping health care reforms, raising concerns about democratic process.

Quebec Med Students Challenge Bill 2 in Court

Medical students in Quebec are challenging the provincial government in court over Bill 2, arguing the new law creates unfair barriers to medical training and exacerbates the healthcare crisis.

Quebec Health Dept Silent on Bill 2 Adoption

Ten days after Quebec passed its controversial health data legislation, Santé Québec maintains complete silence while healthcare professionals demand transparency about the new law's implications.

Vancouver Police, Fire Depts $21M Over Budget

Vancouver's emergency services are facing a combined $21 million budget overrun, raising concerns about fiscal management and taxpayer burden. Learn what's driving the costs.

NDP Bill Threatens Jail Time for Canadian Speech

A controversial NDP private member's bill is raising alarms about potential jail time for Canadians expressing certain opinions. Bill C-367 aims to remove religious hate speech exemptions, creating new legal risks for free speech advocates.

Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Bill Mont Dies at 96

The Atlantic Canadian business community remembers Bill Mont, founder of Mount Holdings, whose entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropy shaped Nova Scotia for generations.

Quebec's Bill 2: Healthcare Trust in Crisis

Quebec's proposed health system reforms threaten the foundation of patient trust and medical professional autonomy. Learn why Bill 2 could destabilize healthcare.

Budget 2025 Cuts Intelligence Watchdog Funds

Canada's 2025 federal budget reveals significant cuts to intelligence oversight agencies, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in national security operations.

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