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Kenney sets date to launch carbon tax court fight if he wins election
United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney says if he wins the Alberta election, a formal court challenge of the federal carbon tax will be launched by the end of the month.
Alberta city to honour Broncos victim with arena naming and 'Green Shirt Day'
The Alberta hometown for a victim of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash will name an arena after him, and will also make an exception to a decades-old rule that prohibited its mayor from issuing proclamations.
Port Moody, B.C., mayor takes leave of absence to fight sex assault charge
The mayor of Port Moody, B.C., says he is taking a leave of absence to clear his name after being charged with sexual assault.
FCA to cut Windsor auto assembly shift in fall at loss of 1,500 jobs
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles says it plans to cut the third shift at its Windsor, Ont., assembly plant later this year at a cost of about 1,500 jobs.
Manitoba government to pull nurses ad that union says is demeaning to women
The Manitoba government is pulling a series of advertisements aimed at recruiting nurses after one of the images was criticized as being sexist and patronizing.
School board vows to disregard Quebec bill restricting religious symbols
The Coalition Avenir Quebec government will table its secularism bill today, March 28, 2019, fulfilling an election promise to prohibit many public sector employees, including teachers, from wearing religious symbols at work.
Alberta Liberal leader would give municipalities veto over oil and gas drilling
Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan says he would give municipalities a veto over oil and gas drilling within their boundaries if his party were to win the April 16 election.
B.C. brings in tax credit to help spur liquefied natural gas investment
British Columbia is changing the province's tax structure for liquefied natural gas projects with Finance Minister Carole James saying the government is aiming to encourage more development through a natural gas tax credit.
Former ski coach Charest released as he appeals sex-related convictions
Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest will be released from prison as he appeals his convictions on sex-related charges involving young skiers.
Council reverses decision to keep home for disabled out of tony neighbourhood
A Saskatchewan city council that faced a backlash after voting against construction of a group home for disabled adults in an upscale neighbourhood has reversed its decision.