Alberta budget 2026 shows $9.4-billion deficit and spending hikes
The Alberta government tabled its 2026 budget that raises health and education spending while projecting a $9.4-billion deficit and rising taxpayer-supported debt.
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Nova Scotia wind project to sell power directly to consumers
The Mersey River Wind project will build 33 onshore turbines generating 150 megawatts and allow customers to buy contracts directly from Renewall Energy; the Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing a $206-million loan.
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Brady Tkachuk addresses Team USA celebrations and his desire to stay in Ottawa
After returning to Ottawa following Team USA's Olympic gold, Brady Tkachuk described the win as 'unreal' and spent media time addressing criticism about the team's White House visit and locker-room celebrations.
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Pet licensing fees waived in Portage la Prairie until March 31.
Portage la Prairie is waiving annual dog and cat licensing fees through March 31; owners must provide proof of a valid rabies vaccination to receive a tag.
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Humane Society to open community thrift store in March
The Prince George Humane Society will open the Humane Society Community Thrift Store in March at 1445 10th Ave, and is building inventory while accepting donated items daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Local church receives $10,000 from Women Who Care event
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church won a $10,000 Community Impact Grant at the eighth annual 150 Women Who Care event to modernize its basement kitchen, and organizers said the gathering has contributed more than $100,000 to local groups over eight years.
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BCWS to carry out controlled burns southwest of Merritt
The BC Wildfire Service is partnering with the Lower Nicola Indian Band and the Coldwater Indian Band to conduct cultural prescribed burns near Merritt that could begin around March 2, treating 50 hectares with LNIB and 35 hectares on Coldwater IR #1.
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Liberals agree to Conservative amendments to budget bill.
Liberal MPs backed Conservative changes to Bill C-15 in committee, narrowing proposed ministerial exemption powers and increasing reporting; the finance committee is expected to report the amended bill to the House this week.
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N.W.T. volunteers are recognized for leadership in 2026.
The Northwest Territories Outstanding Volunteer Awards — held annually since 1991 — honoured volunteers in youth, Elder, individual and group categories, including youth winner Erasmus and individual winner McShane.
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Ontario expands TTC special constables' powers, drawing mixed reviews
Ontario has proposed expanding powers for TTC special constables to allow arrests and charges for public drug use as part of amendments to a 2025 provincial act; the proposal has drawn support from the special constables association and concern from transit advocates and other officials.
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