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Environmental groups across the Maritimes are calling on their provincial governments to better address climate change. This comes after a new United Nations report found that global warming is set to surpass long-term temperature goals. And push environmental risks to dangerous new heights. Mitchell Bailey has the story.

The Tim Houston government is looking to shine a light on Nova Scotia Power’s performance. It’s proposing legislation to review whether the utility’s earnings should be tied to its output. It’s a measure that the opposition has long been calling for. Skye Bryden-Blom has the details.

An Alberta family is taking the province to court after paying nearly $200,000 for their daughter’s spine surgery in the U.S., arguing lengthy wait times left them with no viable option at home. Quinn Ohler explains.

Environmental advocates are calling on the Nova Scotia government to better enforce protections around provincial parks. A new poll from the Ecology Action Centre found nearly 80 per cent of the public is against private developments on public land. And as Mitchell Bailey reports, the group says those findings send a clear message.

The provincial government is expanding its provincial sales tax program to include professional services. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling on the BC government to reverse the decision saying the change will be a direct blow to business owners. Ben O’Hara-Byrne explains.

The BC Conservatives are calling on the provincial government to support businesses affected by the U.S. trade war. This after a number of new tariffs were added in the last week from both Canada and the U-S. Ben O’Hara-Byrne has more.

The provincial government’s deficit will be even larger than predicted in this year’s budget. New finance minister Josie Osborne announcing B.C.’s deficit is 13.8 billion dollars. That’s nearly half a billion dollars more than was reported in February. Ben O’Hara-Byrne has the details.

Industries hit by U.S. tariffs in Manitoba are set to receive more than $100 million from the provincial government.

The Provincial government and SGI have announced rate hikes across Saskatchewan. What does this mean for the auto fund moving forward and how high will the jump in prices go? Plus – children with Type 1 Diabetes are losing access to support across southern Saskatchewan. We hear from families how debilitating this is for them...

The Provincial government and SGI have announced rate hikes across Saskatchewan. What does this mean for the auto fund moving forward and how high will the jump in prices go? Plus – children with Type 1 Diabetes are losing access to support across southern Saskatchewan. We hear from families how debilitating this is for them...

We now have the results from a survey the provincial government sent out months ago on whether kids should have limited access to social media. We get a look at the data and how Saskatchewan families are feeling when it comes to their kid’s online presence. Plus – the Royal Regina Rifles hosting a delegation...

We now have the results from a survey the provincial government sent out months ago on whether kids should have limited access to social media. We get a look at the data and how Saskatchewan families are feeling when it comes to their kid’s online presence. Also, the sentencing for a man accused of starting...

The provincial government is out with its first quarter financial update with a deficit now sitting at $825m, slightly worse than the $819m projected when the budget was released in March. But finance minister Jim Reiter said provincial economy remains strong.

The Okanagan Forest Task Force is concerned about an increase in illegal encampments in the back country. The organization says it’s written a letter to the provincial government and isn’t seeing any action. Kevin Pontious has more.

The provincial government is cancelling plans to put an overdose prevention site in Vancouver’s downtown core. The site at 900 Helmcken was announced in the spring, but the project was paused after backlash from the mayor and community. Catherine Urquhart has more.

Another twist in the story of the Luugat SRO in Vancouver, which is still home to a single occupant, with the provincial government seemingly unable to convince him to leave. As Kristen Robinson reports, a local urban planner says the province will likely lose millions on the building.

A new report confirms B.C. parents are paying the most for childcare in the country. The provincial government paused the $10/day childcare intiative earlier this year and B.C. is now falling behind in offering universal affordable childcare. Kylie Stanton has the details.

As the provincial government touts the number of new health care workers it’s hired, some unions are still concerned about vacancies. Global’s Teagan Rasche has more on the reaction from those hearing from the front lines and the next generation entering an industry under stress.

Manitoba has gained a net 4,725 health-care workers since October 2023, according to the provincial government. Marney Blunt reports on that plus when Dauphin’s hospital could be providing emergency care again.

After going right down to the wire last night, the latest tariffs against Canada have been paused by Donald Trump. We hear from both the Federal and Provincial Government on what led to the halt and what Canada’s next move is. Also, is taking the bus more than just getting you from point A to...