Category : Provincial Politics


Smith Rejects U.S. Statehood for Alberta

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office states residents would reject joining the U.S., responding to comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about Alberta independence.

Ontario Funds $24M Water Tower for Timmins Growth

The Ontario government pledges $24 million for a new water tower in South Porcupine to resolve chronic water pressure issues, enabling housing and industrial expansion in Timmins' east end.

London's Cold Weather Shelter Blocked by One Word

A technicality in the temperature criteria prevented the opening of an emergency cold weather shelter for homeless Londoners during a severe winter storm, highlighting systemic gaps in extreme weather response.

Ford and Carney's Pizza Summit in Etobicoke

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney met at a Pizza Nova in Etobicoke, discussing auto sector, critical minerals, and emphasizing Team Canada unity amid past tensions.

Windsor Approves 2026 Budget with No Tax Hike

Windsor City Council has finalized its 2026 municipal budget, maintaining a zero percent tax levy increase for residents while balancing essential services and infrastructure needs.

Nova Scotia Launches Website for Inquiry Updates

The Nova Scotia government has launched a new website to provide centralized updates on the Mass Casualty and Desmond Fatality inquiries, enhancing transparency and public access to information.

Woman Found Dead in Saskatoon During -39C Freeze

Saskatoon police discovered a woman deceased outside a business on Airport Drive as temperatures plunged to -39C. Authorities confirm the death appears non-suspicious while coroners investigate.

Alberta MLA Recalls Face Awareness, Fear Issues

Organizers of ongoing MLA recall petitions in Alberta cite public confusion about the process and concerns about personal retaliation as major obstacles to gathering signatures.

ERCA Board Chair and Vice Chair Acclaimed for Second Term

Amherstburg Coun. Molly Allaire and Windsor's Ward 10 Coun. Jim Morrison have been acclaimed to continue as chair and vice chair of the Essex Region Conservation Authority board for another term, maintaining stability in regional environmental governance.

PQ Leader Indicates Potential Support for New Pipelines

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon suggests his government might not oppose new oil and gas pipelines if they meet strict environmental and economic criteria, marking a nuanced shift in Quebec's energy policy debate.

Christine Fréchette Enters CAQ Leadership Race

Quebec's Economy and Innovation Minister Christine Fréchette announces her candidacy for the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership, marking a significant political development in the province.

PQ Reaffirms Independence at Quebec Convention

The Parti Québécois, led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, rallied around the independence cause during its convention in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, reinforcing its core political mission.

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