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Protesters arrested, fined for climate change protest that blocked Halifax bridge
Three people arrested for blocking traffic on Halifax's MacDonald Bridge in October 2019, including the climate protest organizer, have been fined $237 each.
Judge to rule on B.C. injunction request against churches breaking COVID rules
The chief justice of British Columbia's Supreme Court is set to deliver his decision today, February 17, 2021, over whether to grant the province an injunction against three Fraser Valley churches flouting COVID-19 rules that prohibit in-person services.
$400M available in next round of funding to clean up inactive Alberta oil, gas sites
Alberta and the federal government say another $400 million in funding is available to help clean up inactive oil and gas sites in the province.
B.C. approves single-use plastics bans in 4 communities
The British Columbia government has approved single-use plastics bans in four more communities.
B.C. releases more money to clean up dormant oil and gas wells
The latest round of applications is now open under a $100-million fund aimed at cleaning dormant oil and gas wells in British Columbia.
First Nations will step closer to self-determination with UN declaration: Bellegarde
Passing a new law to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will get First Nations closer to self-determination, National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations said on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
Green Leader Annamie Paul will run for a seat in Toronto Centre
Annamie Paul is doubling down on Toronto Centre.
Taxing services like Netflix could yield feds $1.3 billion: budget officer
A new report from the parliamentary budget officer says the government may be slightly underestimating how much revenue it could receive from taxing online services like Netflix.
B.C. council approves Canada geese cull
A program to cull invasive, non-migratory Canada geese in British Columbia's North Okanagan has the strong support of Vernon city council.
Criteria for quarantine hotels revealed as Ottawa advances new travel rule
Hotel operators seeking to take part in Canada's mandatory three-day quarantine for returning travellers can now access the criteria, though it comes as cold comfort to a battered industry.