This spring, the UCP government introduced an innocuous-sounding piece of legislation called the “Municipal Affairs Amendment Act.” But Bill 20 is anything but benign for most of Alberta’s municipal politicians.
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Mice, cockroaches: NDG family raises health concerns over unfixed hole in apartment ceiling
A Montreal family that came to Canada with dreams of building a better life have found themselves living in an apartment in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce where mice and cockroaches are coming through the ceiling because their bathroom ceiling caved in.
Downtown Edmonton apartment fire caused by ‘smoker’s materials’: EFRS
The fire that forced the evacuation of a downtown Edmonton apartment building was caused by “smoker’s materials,” fire officials said Thursday.
Don’t Miss Out on Top Drop, Hitting Downtown Vancouver Next Week!
Once again, the Roundhouse will be bringing together more than 40 producers and importers representing a dozen countries for the two-day Main Event, May 14th and 15th…Scramble to secure your spots before they sell out; then take a deep breath…and get stoked for a seriously good wine-fuelled evening!
Liberals pledge $1.7M for persecuted LGBTQ+ people abroad
The federal government has announced it will give $1.7 million to groups supporting gender and sexual minorities abroad.
New immersive Disney experience coming to Calgary’s BMO Centre in June
Disney fans will soon be able to enter the world of their favourite characters, thanks to a new exhibit coming to Calgary this summer.
Saskatoon weather: Sunny skies and warmth return to the city
After a healthy stretch of wet weather, sunshine and warmer temperatures are finally headed for Saskatoon.
Forget the fireworks, cancel the concerts but keep it free: Tulip Festival plans world-class festival on shoestring budget
“This year we have to do with less staff, so that’s the biggest change. There are fewer of us doing the same huge job.”
Quebec teachers to train students on how to intervene during an opioid overdose
Some 2,300 high school teachers in four Canadian provinces are now able to train their students to intervene in the event of an opioid overdose. Just under 800 of these teachers are in Quebec.
Bank Of England Holds Interest Rates Steady
The Bank of England has elected to hold its benchmark interest rate at current levels and stressed that future decisions will be data dependent. In announcing its decision to keep its key Bank Rate at 5.25%, the British central bank said that an interest rate cut in June of this year is not guaranteed. The Bank of England also cautioned that inflation risks remain elevated, noting that services inflation came in at 6% in March, and that there are continued geopolitical risks as well.Two inflation reports are expected before the central bank’s next meeting on June 20 and both will be…