Premier Wab Kinew intends to introduce new legislation against so-called anti-competitive contracts among grocery stores in Manitoba, one of many plans in the coming months that he hopes will make life more affordable for people across the province.In a Throne Speech delivered by Lieutenant-Governor Anita Neville on Tuesday, the Manitoba government outlined top priorities for the next legislative session, while also highlighting its achievements since coming into power after last year’s provincial election.
November 19, 2024 - 15:25 | Temur Durrani | The Globe and Mail
Mayor Valérie Plante says councillors agree that the high number of unhoused people is an urgent concern but declaring a state of emergency would not help.
November 19, 2024 - 15:07 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
More than 300 plaintiffs who were seeking $1.3M in damages each will now collectively pay the Canadian government $5K in court costs
November 19, 2024 - 15:03 | Kenn Oliver | National Post
Utilities Kingston resumes a multi-year project to upgrade water and wastewater systems, enhancing efficiency, reliability and sustainability for Kingston’s growth.
November 19, 2024 - 15:01 | Paul Soucy | Global News - Canada
Indigenous Services Canada previously could not say how many businesses were determined to be ineligible for multi-billion dollar Indigenous procurement program.
November 19, 2024 - 14:40 | Alex Boutilier | Global News - Canada
With one week to go in the Nova Scotia election campaign, early voter turnout is down about 15 per cent compared to the 2021 election.Elections Nova Scotia says that as of Monday, a total of 64,000 early votes had been cast, which is 11,367 fewer than the 75,367 votes cast at the same point in 2021′s summer campaign. There are 786,748 eligible voters in the province.
November 19, 2024 - 14:39 | Michael Tutton | The Globe and Mail