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Former B.C. MLA launches CentreBC party, wants to 'push back' against polarization
VICTORIA - A former member of the British Columbia legislature has launched a new political party called CentreBC, aiming to push back against what she describes as polarization in provincial politics...
Apr 10, 2025
Manitoba government adopts, fixes torn Canadian flag from football team
WINNIPEG - The large Canadian flag that was recently draped on the front of the Manitoba legislature is being repaired for a second time and is being adopted by the Manitoba government. The nine-by-18...
Apr 10, 2025
P.E.I. university backs down after artist accuses administration of censorship
CHARLOTTETOWN - The University of Prince Edward Island is backing away from a demand that an artist in residence take down a painting that the school said offended some American faculty members. Chris...
Apr 10, 2025
Metro Vancouver's TransLink plans fare and tax hikes for better service
VANCOUVER - TransLink is proposing a plan to improve its services, ease overcrowding and finish projects, but it will involve a fare hike and a tax increase for Metro Vancouver residents. The B.C. gov...
Apr 10, 2025
B.C. premier tells government to cancel American contracts 'wherever viable'
U.S. President Donald Trump has served up "special, derogatory" treatment for Canada in the latest salvo in his global trade war, British Columbia Premier David Eby said. Eby said Thursday that B.C.'s...
Apr 10, 2025
P.E.I. tables budget with record $184-million deficit in face of economic uncertainty
CHARLOTTETOWN - In the face of economic headwinds caused by American tariffs, the government of Prince Edward Island tabled a $3.5-billion budget Thursday, with a record projected deficit of nearly $1...
Apr 10, 2025
Manitoba legislature looks at having 'O Canada' sung daily in chamber
WINNIPEG - Manitoba politicians may soon be singing "O Canada" at the start of daily proceedings in the legislature. The Opposition Progressive Conservatives put forward the idea and it's being consid...
Apr 10, 2025
Legault backs minister who said Quebec can't offer asylum from 'all world's misery'
MONTREAL - Quebec doesn't have the capacity to take in more immigrants, Premier Franois Legault said Thursday amid a surge in the number of asylum seekers arriving at the province's border with the Un...
Apr 10, 2025
Saskatchewan premier says MLA terrorist remark wrong and 'very, very inappropriate'
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says one of his legislature members made inaccurate and "very, very inappropriate comments" by calling federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh a terrorist. But Moe say...
Apr 10, 2025
Manitoba offers $13 million with more to come for planned grain centre
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is putting up $13 million for a centre aimed at helping grain producers find new international trading partners. Cereals Canada, a national industry group, announced...
Apr 10, 2025
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Sarah Mills: Canada is getting a taste of FIFA's World Cup demands
Sarah Mills says a full motorcade with a police escort for the FIFA president is unnecessary, but it shows that the orga...
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