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Global Affairs looks to burnish Canada’s brand in ‘global opinion polls’

Alberta’s nursing homes weren’t ready for Covid: auditor

PC minister opposes housing project at Vaughan council

Decriminalization officially begins in B.C.

B.C.'s provincial government has officially begun its decriminalization pilot program with the support of the federal government.

Feds mum on timeline for Bennett’s tobacco manufacturer crackdown

Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett’s mandate letter orders her to ensure tobacco companies “pay for the cost of federal public health investments in tobacco control,” though little details have been offered since the document was published in December 2021.

Ontario PC pollster floats back-to-work bill for teachers, separate health-care deal with feds

A poll by PC-linked firm Campaign Research floats the possibility of Ontario cutting a solo deal with the federal government for an increase in federal health-care funding and asks respondents their views on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

Exploration announced at critical time for Helium

As Energy Minister Peter Guthrie gets set to meet with industry stakeholders this week for discussions on the province’s critical minerals strategy, two major land acquisition announcements from a Calgary-based Global Helium could provide promising developments in helium exploration.

Freeland mum on when career extension tax credit will come forth

Agencies working to connect older Canadians with jobs are happy Ottawa is promising to develop a “career extension tax credit,” though some predict it will fall short of driving the “wholesale culture change” needed.

Personal support worker and paramedic groups alarmed as PSWs tapped to monitor patients awaiting hospital care

The Scarborough Health Network Centenary Hospital, along with Scarborough General Hospital, are relying on personal support workers to watch patients dropped off by an ambulance so paramedics can get back on the road.

Notley looking to move back into the premier’s office in 2023

NDP Leader Rachel Notley's appeal to “mainstream” Albertans who may feel alienated by the UCP is that her party offers a stable alternative.