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winnipegfreepress.com > uncategorized > 09/07/2026 > heres-what-to-watch-for-as-nova-scotia-politicians-head-back-to-the-legislature

Here???s what to watch for as Nova Scotia politicians head back to the legislature

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (666+ words) Winnipeg 18° C, Light rain HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s legislature resumes Tuesday after a rocky spring sitting and a minister’s resignation over rap music lyrics from 2013. Here’s what to watch for. Fallout from budget cuts Nova Scotia’s 2026-27 deficit budget came with cuts…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > opinion > editorials > 09/05/2026 > smiths-pretzel-logic-confuses

Opinion: Smith???s pretzel logic confuses

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (546+ words) Winnipeg 17° C, Clear Alberta Premier Danielle Smith had both sides of her mouth working overtime on Aug. 30, when she spoke at an event in Calgary to commemorate Alberta Day, the annual celebration of the province’s entry into Confederation in 1905 (officially…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > breakingnews > 09/02/2026 > ndp-defends-involvement-of-u-s-company-in-hydro-project

Manitoba NDP defends involvement of U.S. company in Hydro project

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1209+ words) Winnipeg 25° C, Cloudy A U.S. company that donated to Donald Trump’s 2025 presidential inauguration could build Manitoba Hydro’s proposed $3-billion natural gas turbines, which has drawn criticism from an environmental group amid the NDP government’s pushback to tariffs. James Wilt,…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > arts-and-life > life > 09/01/2026 > albertas-smith-says-tennessee-trip-isnt-sending-wrong-message-during-trade-war

Alberta’s Smith says Tennessee trip isn’t sending wrong message during trade war – Winnipeg Free Press

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (971+ words) Winnipeg 19° C, Cloudy CALGARY – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith denied suggestions Tuesday that her upcoming trip to Tennessee could be sending the wrong message amid a trade war between Canada and its southern neighbour. “I hope no one’s surprised to hear…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > canada > 09/01/2026 > elections-alberta-to-start-distributing-mail-in-ballots-for-october-referendum

Elections Alberta to start distributing mail-in ballots for October referendum

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (172+ words) Winnipeg 14° C, Windy EDMONTON – Special mail-in ballots for Alberta’s 10-question referendum next month are expected to start being distributed today. Elections Alberta’s website says those who have previously registered for a special ballot will soon start receiving their packages in…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > canada > 08/30/2026 > candidates-talk-affordability-on-day-4-of-quebecs-election-campaign

Candidates talk affordability on Day 4 of Quebec???s election campaign

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (143+ words) Winnipeg 25° C, Partly cloudy The cost of living and the economy are taking centre stage as the Quebec election campaign enters its fourth day. The Quebec Liberal Party is promising to cap rents and service fees for seniors in privately…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > canada > 08/30/2026 > as-referendum-nears-danielle-smith-to-address-alberta-day-celebration-in-calgary

As referendum nears, Danielle Smith to address Alberta Day celebration in Calgary

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (125+ words) CALGARY – Premier Danielle Smith is set to speak in Calgary today at an event marking Alberta Day. Alberta officially became a Canadian province on Sept. 1, 1905. Various festivities are planned this weekend ahead of the province’s birthday on Tuesday. Smith’s speech…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > business > 08/26/2026 > alberta-ndp-urges-smith-to-cancel-separation-vote-amid-canada-u-s-trade-war

Alberta NDP urges Smith to cancel separation vote amid Canada-U.S. trade war

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (505+ words) Winnipeg 18° C, Windy CALGARY – Alberta’s Opposition leader says now is not the time to hold a referendum on quitting Canada as the country wages a consequential trade war with its southern neighbour. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says Premier Danielle Smith…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > breakingnews > 08/24/2026 > raising-his-voice-for-those-who-cant-raise-theirs

Results Canada fights for the political will to end global poverty

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (759+ words) Sitting at home on a wintry day in March last year, Japneet Singh listened intently as members of grassroots advocacy organization Results Canada began their online presentation on the prevalence of tuberculosis in rural India. Singh knew all about the…...

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winnipegfreepress.com > canada > 08/24/2026 > trump-and-referendum-talk-to-mark-a-tough-to-predict-quebec-election-analysts-say

Trump and referendum talk to mark a tough-to-predict Quebec election, analysts say

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (946+ words) Winnipeg 16° C, Clear MONTRÉAL – Four years ago, François Legault’s Coalition Avenir Québec party was so far in the lead at the start of the provincial election campaign that the only debate was who would finish second. The outcome is far…...