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Abortion, MAID, CBC: Here's what Conservatives are debating at Calgary convention
12+ hour, 17+ min ago (940+ words) Posted Jan 30, 2026 05:11:49 PM. CALGARY " Hundreds of party delegates from across the country have assembled in Calgary for the federal Conservative party's national convention. Leader Pierre Poilievre will face a vote on his leadership Friday. Delegates are also set to debate…...
Premier urges energy board to reject Nova Scotia Power's proposed rate
14+ hour, 25+ min ago (372+ words) Posted Jan 30, 2026 03:10:50 PM. The province is urging the energy board to reject Nova Scotia Power's proposed rate hike for 2026-27. The government said on Friday that the Department of Energy has filed its closing submission with the Nova Scotia Energy Board,…...
Eby calls reported meeting between Alberta separatists and U.S. officials 'treason"
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (622+ words) Posted Jan 29, 2026 10:34:40 AM. OTTAWA " A reported meeting between individuals in the Alberta separatist movement and White House officials amounts to "treason," British Columbia Premier David Eby said Thursday in Ottawa. Eby, citing a report in The Financial Times, told reporters…...
Alberta judges urge respect after Smith said she wants to 'direct' them
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (1107+ words) By Jack Farrell and Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press Posted Jan 27, 2026 02:52:22 PM. EDMONTON " Alberta's judges are calling for respect days after Premier Danielle Smith said she wishes she could "direct" them. The province's three chief justices, in a rare public…...
Hundreds line up in Calgary to sign petition to urge vote on Alberta quitting Canada
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (960+ words) By Dayne Patterson, The Canadian Press Posted Jan 26, 2026 05:21:00 PM. CALGARY " Alberta's separation drive came to the province's largest city Monday, with hundreds lining up to add their names to the list of people wanting to vote on the province quitting…...
NDP criticizes Premier Tim Houston for silence during power rate hearings
2+ week, 1+ day ago (372+ words) Posted Jan 15, 2026 04:30:13 PM. Nova Scotia's NDP is criticizing Premier Tim Houston for not making any official submissions on Nova Scotia Power's proposed power rate hike, but the premier says his government will do so before the deadline. Nova Scotia Power…...
Poilievre calls for immediate pipeline approval following U.S. action in Venezuela
3+ week, 4+ day ago (701+ words) By Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Posted Jan 6, 2026 05:00:08 AM. OTTAWA " Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is warning the federal government that the possible end of American sanctions on Venezuelan oil could displace Canadian exports to the U.S. " and is urging the Liberals…...
Five things to watch in Canadian business for 2026
1+ mon, 30+ min ago (970+ words) By Craig Wong, The Canadian Press Posted Dec 31, 2025 05:00:14 AM. OTTAWA " Trade issues dominated headlines for Canadian business in 2025, but the stock market seemed to shrug off the economic woes as it hit record highs. Heading into 2026, trade will remain in…...
High winds bring winter to Atlantic Canada
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (288+ words) Posted Nov 16, 2025 12:48:07 PM. Atlantic Canada is set to get hit with another set of heavy winds, according to Environment Canada. A wind warning is in place for the northeast regions of Nova Scotia including Guysborough County, Richmond County, Cape Breton…...
Nova Scotia to learn from Ontario’s nuclear efforts as part of new agreement
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (695+ words) By Lyndsay Armstrong, The Canadian Press Posted Oct 23, 2025 03:29:05 PM. HALIFAX " Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his government will learn from Ontario's nuclear efforts as part of a new agreement he signed with its energy minister Thursday, despite having no…...