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Smith invokes sovereignty act on green electricity, concedes it's for symbolic effect

Smith invokes sovereignty act on green electricity, concedes it's for symbolic effect

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith invoked Alberta’s sovereignty act on Monday to implement new measures in her fight against Ottawa’s looming clean electricity rules while conceding she didn't need the act to put the changes in place.
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Whistler’s housing challenges dampen welcome for new professional legislation

Whistler’s housing challenges dampen welcome for new professional legislation

New provincial legislation will make it easier for workers with foreign credentials to work in the area of their expertise
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Six takeaways from midyear report that Sask. is back in deficit

Six takeaways from midyear report that Sask. is back in deficit

Drought conditions, potash prices are impacts cited in 2023-24 midyear report from Minister of Finance Donna Harpauer
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Whistler’s housing challenges dampen welcome for new professional legislation

Whistler’s housing challenges dampen welcome for new professional legislation

New provincial legislation will make it easier for workers with foreign credentials to work in the area of their expertise
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Blackfalds milk processing plant on track for 2025 completion date

Blackfalds milk processing plant on track for 2025 completion date

Site activity ramping up following selection of lead contractor
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No berth for "earthship" in SK following neighbours' protest

No berth for "earthship" in SK following neighbours' protest

RM of McKillop denies development in response to "overwhelming" public feedback
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Cities call for infrastructure funding to build homes, fiscal update sparks dismay

Cities call for infrastructure funding to build homes, fiscal update sparks dismay

OTTAWA — The federal government's fiscal update has sparked disappointment among many who were hoping for big action on housing, including municipal leaders.
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Densification push threatens to squeeze out small businesses

Densification push threatens to squeeze out small businesses

Land rush, tax crush expected as new measures clarify entitlements
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Province expands speculation tax on Vancouver Island, Okanagan

Province expands speculation tax on Vancouver Island, Okanagan

Thirteen new municipalities will face the tax on vacancies in 2024
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One-third of Metro Vancouver renters could be impacted by province’s transit development plans: research

One-third of Metro Vancouver renters could be impacted by province’s transit development plans: research

B.C.’s transit-oriented development legislation aims to deliver 100K new housing units over the next 10 years.
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