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N.S. election: Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston's combative style of politics

N.S. election: Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston's combative style of politics

HALIFAX — Tim Houston gambled that Nova Scotia voters would re-elect the Progressive Conservatives with another majority — even though he ignored his government's fixed-election-date legislation.
NDP won’t support Liberal $250 rebate plan unless eligibility expanded: Singh

NDP won’t support Liberal $250 rebate plan unless eligibility expanded: Singh

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says while he supports the Liberal plan to give Canadians a GST break during the holidays, he won’t back the $250 rebate proposal unless the government expands eligibility to the most vulnerable.
Nova Scotia election: Five main promises of re-elected Progressive Conservatives

Nova Scotia election: Five main promises of re-elected Progressive Conservatives

The Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives won a second consecutive majority government in Tuesday's election. Premier Tim Houston made a series of campaign promises related to housing, health care and affordability.
Here is the latest on the Nova Scotia provincial election

Here is the latest on the Nova Scotia provincial election

The Progressive Conservatives have won a second consecutive majority government in Nova Scotia.
Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering

Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap.
Paul Bernardo denied parole after victims' families plead he be kept behind bars

Paul Bernardo denied parole after victims' families plead he be kept behind bars

Notorious killer and rapist Paul Bernardo has been denied parole for a third time after the families of his victims made an emotional plea to the Parole Board of Canada on Tuesday to keep him behind bars.
B.C. health executive fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses EI appeal

B.C. health executive fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses EI appeal

VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has dismissed an appeal by a "deeply religious" British Columbia health executive who said he was wrongfully denied employment insurance after being fired three years ago for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Closing First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635B: report

Closing First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635B: report

OTTAWA — Closing the First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635 billion in economic output over the next seven years, a new report commissioned by the Assembly of First Nations said.
Economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157 M

Economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157 M

VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift will bring an estimated $157-million economic impact to the city next week with the three final concert dates of the record-breaking Eras Tour, Destination Vancouver said.
Trudeau, premiers to meet Wednesday after Trump trade threat

Trudeau, premiers to meet Wednesday after Trump trade threat

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for a united front ahead of an emergency meeting with the country's premiers on Wednesday, where they will grapple with the threat of steep new U.S. tariffs.
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