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Alberta to spend $400 M on continuing care expansion adding 1, 100 spaces
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (430+ words) Western Standard CALGARY " Alberta's government is set to spend more than $400 million on new continuing care projects as demand rises from a rapidly aging and growing population, with officials promising over 1, 100 new spaces across the province. The funding will be…...
Manitoba keeps US alcohol off shelves as trade war with Trump drags on
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (373+ words) Western Standard The Manitoba government is digging in on its boycott of American alcohol, signalling U. S products will not return to store shelves until Washington backs down on tariffs that have rattled key Canadian industries. Premier Wab Kinew's government has…...
Alberta releases nuclear energy report as it eyes future power mix
1+ week, 2+ day ago (630+ words) Alberta releases nuclear energy report as province eyes future power mix'Western Standard...
BREAKING: Ford says Ontario has resold $28. 9 M jet after public criticism
1+ week, 3+ day ago (99+ words) Western Standard TORONTO " Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province has sold a private jet it purchased for $28. 9 million, following public criticism over the expense. Ford made the announcement Wednesday at an event in Toronto, stating the aircraft had been…...
Ontario spent $1. 7 M on Ontario Place ads
1+ week, 3+ day ago (237+ words) Western Standard TORONTO " The Ontario government spent more than $1. 7 million on advertising related to Ontario Place over part of last year, according to documents obtained through a Freedom of Information request. The request, filed by the Ontario New Democratic Party,…...
Toronto officer charged with manslaughter in Niagara Falls shooting
2+ week, 2+ day ago (293+ words) Western Standard TORONTO " A Toronto police officer has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Niagara Falls, last summer, Ontario's police watchdog said Wednesday. The Special Investigations Unit said Const Andrew Lawson faces…...
Ontario moves to ban worker-paid uniforms, regulate talent agencies
2+ week, 3+ day ago (315+ words) Western Standard TORONTO " The Ontario government has introduced proposed legislative changes aimed at reducing costs for workers and increasing oversight in the entertainment industry. The measures include amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 that would prohibit employers from requiring workers…...
Ford promotes rail revival and Northern Ontario investments
3+ week, 1+ day ago (453+ words) TORONTO " Ontario Premier Doug Ford promoted the return of passenger rail service in northeastern Ontario during a press conference in North Bay, highlighting infrastructure investments and economic priorities while responding to questions on environmental policy, transit planning and intergovernmental relations....
Calgary police employee charged after alleged database snooping for personal relationships
3+ week, 1+ day ago (312+ words) Western Standard A civilian employee of the Calgary Police Service is facing multiple charges after allegedly accessing confidential police databases for personal reasons, in what officials say is a serious breach of public trust. The charges stem from an investigation…...
Coalition challenges Ontario law creating 'lawless zones"
3+ week, 1+ day ago (288+ words) Coalition challenges Ontario law creating 'lawless zones'Western Standard A coalition of public interest and environmental groups has launched a constitutional challenge against Ontario's Special Economic Zones Act, calling it an unprecedented expansion of cabinet power that bypasses democratic oversight. Ecojustice,…...