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Publication Date: February 20, 2026 - 07:26
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Alberta premier to put immigration, Constitution questions on referendum
February 20, 2026
Premier Danielle Smith says in a televised address that her government is putting nine questions to a provincewide referendum on Oct. 19, including proposals to restrict social services from some immigrants. Smith says she's not afraid of direct democracy and trusts the judgment of Albertans. (Feb. 19, 2026)
Unpublished Newswire
The City of Ottawa says neither City Staff nor Ottawa Police have the necessary resources to manage ‘school streets’. Back in February of 2024, a pilot project was introduced for Trille Des Bois Elementary School in Vanier, located just a few blocks south of Beechwood Avenue. Alice Street, which is where the front of the school is located, is a pretty busy spot for vehicle traffic. But during pick-up and drop-off times during school days, temporary barriers were installed to keep motor vehicle traffic off the road. That pilot project, however, was never adopted. Rideau-Vanier...
March 9, 2026 - 00:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to off-load housing costs of asylum seekers to municipalities, including the possible future operating costs of a reception centre in Ottawa, according a new report. Read More
March 9, 2026 - 00:01 | Matteo Cimellaro | Ottawa Citizen
The number of adults in Ontario who started taking stimulants, mainly to treat ADHD, more than doubled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study that found women were the most frequent new consumers of medications once taken mostly by hyperactive boys.
March 9, 2026 - 00:01 | Kelly Grant | The Globe and Mail
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