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Provincial Politics | 47 hits | 8:59 AM on Friday | posted by martin14

Former B.C. premier Bill Vander Zalm has been found liable of defaming the province's one-time conflict of interest commissioner Ted Hughes and ordered to pay $60,000.

Provincial Politics | 124 hits | 6:49 AM on Wednesday | posted by OnTheIce

Protests are planned across the province today to mark the National Student Day of Action. Thousands of students are expected to turn out to demand the Liberal government apply money in a new grant scheme to reduce tuition fees for all students.

Provincial Politics | 150 hits | 12:23 PM on Tuesday | posted by OnTheIce

Premier Dalton McGuinty says the Ontario government can't eliminate a $16-billion deficit without dealing with public sector salaries.

Provincial Politics | 101 hits | 8:35 AM on Friday | posted by OnTheIce

The clock is ticking toward a set deadline on contentious negotiations between the City of Toronto and the union representing some 6,000 outside workers.

Provincial Politics | 163 hits | 12:42 PM on Friday | posted by OnTheIce

CTV Toronto - Tobacco companies at the centre of a $50-billion lawsuit by the Ontario government had their hopes dashed on Friday when a judge dismissed their bid to have the case dropped.

Provincial Politics | 181 hits | 6:34 AM on Wednesday | posted by Regina

Perquisites ranging from cosmetic surgery to golf club memberships on the way out as transparency requirements call for contracts with top executives to be posted online

Provincial Politics | 179 hits | 3:53 AM on Tuesday | posted by GreenTiger

From Yahoo! News: MONTREAL - The leader of a new Quebec political party says it's time for his province to get angrier in defending its positions in Ottawa ï¿½ especially after a recent string of controversial federal moves.

Provincial Politics | 166 hits | 10:44 AM on Saturday | posted by Curtman

Conservative MP Rod Bruinooge said Friday he's contemplating a run at Progressive Conservative Leader Hugh McFadyen's job.

Provincial Politics | 363 hits | 7:10 AM on Friday | posted by stokes

The playgrounds, hallways and cafeterias of Quebecï¿½s largest school board will soon be French-only zones as authorities move to silence other languages, even during recess

Provincial Politics | 171 hits | 6:45 AM on Wednesday | posted by Curtman

Saskatchewan, B.C. and Newfoundland already offer free health care to foreign students, said Tyler Blashko, vice-president advocate of the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association.

Provincial Politics | 158 hits | 11:57 PM on Tuesday | posted by Canadaka

In a major blow to Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak that could change the complexion of Ontario’s Legislature, Tory MPP Frank Klees has broken ranks to run for speaker.

Provincial Politics | 268 hits | 3:20 PM on Saturday | posted by Scape

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Provincial Politics | 184 hits | 10:26 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb

The Alberta Utilities Commission has suspended its review of three major power lines, including the controversial Heartland transmission project. The Western and Eastern Alberta power line applications will also be delayed.

Provincial Politics | 190 hits | 12:37 PM on Tuesday | posted by QBC

EDMONTON — Alison Redford's newly minted chief of staff will be meeting with the province's ethics commissioner this week over concerns of his...

Provincial Politics | 231 hits | 11:56 AM on Friday | posted by QBC

There's a new sheriff in town by the name of Alison Redford and Wednesday, she unveiled her new cabinet.

Provincial Politics | 219 hits | 8:08 PM on Tuesday | posted by ShepherdsDog

Newfoundland and Labrador's governing Tories were given a third consecutive majority on Tuesday night while the Liberals edged the upstart NDP to remain the Official Opposition.

Provincial Politics | 208 hits | 5:49 AM on Saturday | posted by Alta_redneck

Alberta’s elder statesman of conservative politics warns that doling out cash to secure votes is a dangerous game. Preston Manning said any politician should be wary when making promises with public money.

Provincial Politics | 257 hits | 12:01 PM on Friday | posted by Alta_redneck

Two new political ads released Thursday are setting the stage for the next Battle of Alberta. The Wildrose Party put out two commercials on Thursday as part of their Campaign 4 Change

Provincial Politics | 222 hits | 11:51 AM on Friday | posted by Alta_redneck

Redford sent a letter to ATA members promising to restore $107 million in education funding within 10 days of being sworn in as premier -- funding that had been cut by the Stelmach government

Provincial Politics | 297 hits | 7:00 AM on Friday | posted by QBC

One day after a stunning come-from-behind win, Alberta's new premier-to-be is vowing to immediately reimburse government cuts to education along with rebuilding the province's ailing health-care system.

Provincial Politics | 189 hits | 10:27 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack

After being "counted out and written off" Dalton McGuinty's Liberals managed to secure a third straight mandate on Thursday, but fell just shy of a third straight majority.

Provincial Politics | 391 hits | 9:12 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack

A former New Democrat MLA is coming under fire for questioning whether B.C. Premier Christy Clark showed too much cleavage Wednesday afternoon in the provincial legislature.

Provincial Politics | 302 hits | 1:52 AM on Wednesday | posted by Canadaka

Manitoba New Democrats have won their fourth-straight majority government.

Provincial Politics | 207 hits | 10:52 AM on Tuesday | posted by Curtman

Voters in Manitoba are set to elect their next government on Tuesday.

Provincial Politics | 213 hits | 11:05 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack

The last minute stretch in the race to become Alberta’s next premier came down to the wire Saturday night, as two candidates found themselves locked in a dead heat.

Provincial Politics | 213 hits | 10:28 AM on Friday | posted by Curtman

The NDP, aiming for a fourth-straight majority government, acquired some new ammunition — letters of support signed by former Liberal members of Parliament Anita Neville and John Harvard. Harvard also recently served as Manitoba's lieutenant-governor.

Provincial Politics | 189 hits | 9:30 AM on Friday | posted by Curtman

Manitoba's NDP government has plans to build a hydro transmission line down the west side of Lake Winnipeg rather than disturb the forest on the east side.

Provincial Politics | 254 hits | 9:58 AM on Monday | posted by Curtman

An all-party election forum will be held tonight as a coalition of local social justice groups demands Manitoba’s political parties come up with a plan to eliminate poverty and end hunger.

Provincial Politics | 176 hits | 6:01 AM on Wednesday | posted by Regina

The RCMP has found a series of new and disturbing links between auditors at the Canada Revenue Agency and officials in Montreal’s construction industry, including a series of joint visits to the city’s casino, a golf trip, home renovations and a stalled a

Provincial Politics | 146 hits | 9:37 PM on Tuesday | posted by Curtman

The Manitoba Tories have so completely abandoned fiscal responsibility in an effort to “buy votes” that they’re now promising to spend more freely than the NDP, Liberal Leader Jon Gerrard said Monday.

Provincial Politics | 190 hits | 2:30 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack

Premier Christy Clark is about to introduce her first major policy initiative since her election as premier last February -- a jobs plan that comes as the B.C. economy shrinks and job growth sputters.

Provincial Politics | 354 hits | 10:27 AM on Wednesday | posted by BeaverFever

On Monday, Ipsos reported the Liberals had erased an 11-point Tory lead and are now holding a slim, one-point lead over the Conservatives. On Tuesday, Ipsos added to those numbers, revealing that nearly four in 10, or 39 per cent, of voters say McGui

Provincial Politics | 219 hits | 4:53 PM on Saturday | posted by Hyack

EDMONTON — Raj Sherman is the new leader of Alberta's Opposition Liberals. The 45-year-old ex-Tory and emergency room doctor captured almost 55 per cent of the 8,640 votes cast in party balloting Saturday.

Provincial Politics | 263 hits | 3:19 PM on Wednesday | posted by Curtman

A McFadyen government would expand the use of electronic monitoring by attaching the high-tech anklets to dangerous sex offenders.

Provincial Politics | 248 hits | 11:14 PM on Monday | posted by Hyack

A protest movement against the awarding of the Order of B.C. to former premier Gordon Campbell appears to be gaining momentum.

Provincial Politics | 327 hits | 9:04 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack

Hundreds of British Columbians don't want to see former premier Gordon Campbell receive one of the province's highest honours and now they're taking their protests online.

Provincial Politics | 250 hits | 5:21 AM on Friday | posted by QBC

Advocacy group says even with hike, minimum wage is not enough to survive on in Alberta

Provincial Politics | 219 hits | 8:15 AM on Thursday | posted by OnTheIce

Unionized support staff at community college campuses across Ontario launched strike action on Thursday, just days before students return for the start of a new school year.

Provincial Politics | 320 hits | 10:36 AM on Wednesday | posted by Strutz

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says B.C. is overpaying its top bureaucrats, calling the number of public servants earning more than $500,000 "staggering."

Provincial Politics | 277 hits | 9:28 PM on Tuesday | posted by Strutz

With just one week to go before the start of the school year, B.C.'s education minister says hope is fading fast for a resolution to the ongoing labour dispute with teachers.

Provincial Politics | 267 hits | 4:01 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack

B.C. Premier Christy Clark refuses to rule out the possibility of a fall election following the failure of her Liberal government to win the HST referendum.

Provincial Politics | 222 hits | 2:17 PM on Friday | posted by Hyack

British Columbians have voted to scrap the province’s controversial harmonized sales tax, according to the results of a binding, province-wide referendum.

Provincial Politics | 329 hits | 10:24 PM on Thursday | posted by Hyack

The results of the HST referendum will be made public Friday morning — an event that could reshape the province's sales tax system and possibly trigger a provincial election.

Provincial Politics | 241 hits | 5:17 PM on Sunday | posted by Hyack

British Columbians will get to know the outcome of the HST drama that has been holding the province in its grip for the past two years by the end of this week.

Provincial Politics | 273 hits | 8:57 PM on Thursday | posted by Canadaka

BC Hydro will be asking for a rate hike that's half of what it originally wanted and eliminating up to 1,000 jobs following a government review, the Crown corporation announced Thursday.

Provincial Politics | 263 hits | 11:54 AM on Friday | posted by QBC

Hugh MacDonald, MLA for Edmonton-Gold Bar since 1997, was in Peace River last week as part of the provincial Alberta Liberal Leadership race and took some time before his luncheon to discuss some contentious energy issues with the Record-Gazette.

Provincial Politics | 383 hits | 11:52 AM on Friday | posted by QBC

Over two months ago, I drove my vehicle from my home province of Ontario to embark on a new adventure and begin my journalism career here in Alberta. Because I brought with me a vehicle from Ontario, it's a requirement in Alberta legislation for me to reg

Provincial Politics | 286 hits | 9:55 AM on Friday | posted by QBC

A Sturgeon Lake area resident says she's being steamrolled into accepting an unfair deal as the twinning of Highway 43 threatens to cut off two-way access to her property.

Provincial Politics | 222 hits | 5:37 PM on Wednesday | posted by DerbyX

Ontario is grappling with a serious shortage of hospital beds that’s compromising patient care and the province has failed to plan for the demands hospitals may face in the future, says a new report obtained by The Canadian Press.

Provincial Politics | 279 hits | 2:44 PM on Wednesday | posted by Curtman

Const. Gerard Allard, a 24-year veteran of the Winnipeg Police Service who has spent most of his career in the downtown and North End, said fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is clogging the court and correctional systems and the current approach is not work

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