Proposed legislation that would allow the Alberta government to veto any future deal struck between municipalities and the federal government, including research grants to post-secondary institutions, is being criticized as political interference and red tape.
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Welcome Hall Misison hopes to build transitional housing centre for Montreal’s homeless
The Welcome Hall Mission is hoping to raise $5 million to open a transitional housing centre to help Montreal’s homeless find housing quickly.
Full circle: Calgary’s Paul Gross to be part of Alberta Theatre Projects 50th anniversary season
Paul Gross is coming home to help Alberta Theatre Projects celebrate its 50th anniversary onstage at the Martha Cohen Theatre.
This Month Join Odd Society Spirits for Live Music, and an Exclusive Distillery Tour
The Goods from Odd Society Spirits Vancouver, BC | There are two entertaining reasons to plan a visit to Odd Society Spirits during the month of April! On Thursday, April 18th, from 7-9pm, listen to live music in the Odd Lounge. Jess Vaira will be performing her mix of jazzy, soulful harmonies while you relax […]
CRA call centre workers encouraged by union to file grievances about hours of work
The UTE Call Centre Committee said it had been in discussions “for many months” with the government regarding members’ hours of work.
Special weather statement for Toronto: up to 45 mm of rain expected
A special weather statement has been issued for Toronto, which could see up to 45 millimetres of rain by Friday morning.
Get to Know the Gastown Izakaya Giving Vancouver’s After-Hours Scene Exactly What it Wants
Oku Izakaya is quickly carving out its niche as the go-to spot for hospitality folks looking for a post-shift destination to chill and decompress.
Crash leads to impaired driving charges: Guelph police
Investigators say the driver was already serving a sentence for impaired driving.
Tiny B.C. town rallies around killer whale calf rescue effort as time ticks away
It’s just after 10 a.m., and Yvonne Malanfant has finished brewing a fresh pot of coffee and placing a plate of homemade quesadillas with a side dish of spicy mayonnaise on a table for everybody to share.
Home prices jumped by 15% in Calgary this year, report says
It became a lot more expensive to buy a home in Calgary this year, new data suggests.
