19 h. ago Alberta pulls funding for mental health service provider in Ponoka County

An organization that has been providing transitional mental health services to Albertans in Ponoka County says the province has pulled their funding without any reasoning. The Ponoka Rising Sun Clubhouse, located 107 kilometres south of Edmonton, has been providing transitional supports for those in the county and surrounding area for more than 30 years. But […]

Science

27 h. ago Budget fédéral : l’IEDM recommande d’abolir le deuxième palier d’imposition

Afin de soulager la classe moyenne, l’Institut économique de Montréal (IEDM) recommande à Ottawa d’abolir le deuxième palier d’imposition.

Politics

2 d. ago Successful Heart Month campaign adds $952,409 to the $3.11 million University Hospital Foundation raised for cardiac care in 2024/25

Edmonton, AB, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — February was Heart Month, a nationally recognized time to raise awareness for cardiac disease. Throughout the month, the University Hospital Foundation shone a light on cardiac disease to increase awareness of the risks, educate on how to improve heart health and raise critical funds for heart health.    […]

Economics

3 d. ago 10 erreurs qui font exploser votre budget voyage (et comment les éviter)

... et comment les éviter!

Other

6 d. ago Manitoba’s NDP government to deliver annual budget on March 20

Premier Wab Kinew has said the fiscal plan will take into account the economic impact of tariffs threatened or imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Politics

7 d. ago B.C. provincial government denies funding for health centre in Summerland

Last week, council received a response from B.C.'s health minister, who stated the the province is 'unable to financially support" the proposed health centre.

Politics

7 d. ago Canada’s Big Tobacco Settlement Falls Short: Provinces Face a Massive Financial Gap in Covering Tobacco

TORONTO, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Lung Health Alliance (NLHA) acknowledges today’s approval of Canada’s $32.5 billion Big Tobacco settlement, but Canada’s most powerful lung health advocacy network warns that the funding is nowhere near enough to cover the true cost of tobacco-related disease and addiction in Canada. While this settlement was […]

Other

8 d. ago B.C. pressured to speed up involuntary treatment rollout after attack on VPD officer

While B.C.'s 2025 budget nodded towards work already underway on involuntary treatment, it did not lay out any specific new spending measures.

Events

8 d. ago Homelessness program in B.C. budget not working yet in Vancouver and Abbotsford

Budget 2025 pledges $90 million to continue program launched in 2023 to help unhoused people. Advocates haven't noticed a difference yet.

Other

8 d. ago La Chine vise 5 % de croissance en 2025, malgré la guerre commerciale

Le nouveau budget chinois prévoit par ailleurs une augmentation du budget de la Défense de 7,2% en 2025.

Other

9 d. ago CPABC: B.C.’s 2025 Budget focuses on core public services to support British Columbians through a period of economic uncertainty

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The B.C. Government released their 2025/26 budget today, shortly after the United States officially launched a trade war against Canada by imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods. The 2025 budget focuses on maintaining core public services while highlighting new government objectives aimed at building a more […]

Other

9 d. ago CUPE BC – Investment in Public Services is Critical During Economic Uncertainty

VICTORIA, British Columbia — Budget 2025 includes necessary capital investments for infrastructure projects in K-12, health, post-secondary, and transportation, helping to keep public services stable in the years ahead. Where previous budgets focused on expansion of services and programs to make life more affordable for families and workers, this budget shifts to capital investments to […]

Events

9 d. ago B.C. Budget 2025: U.S. tariffs overshadow budget as record deficit projected

The budget put forward a modest $5.7 billion increase in spending over the course of the next three years.

Economics

9 d. ago B.C. government’s budget prioritizes tariff threat and strengthens, diversifies and responds to uncertainty: United Steelworkers

VICTORIA, British Columbia, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) acknowledges the difficult position facing the B.C. government in its 2025 budget and applauds the thoughtful, diligent focus on priorities by Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey. U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats and the imposition of tariffs have created uncertainty for important […]

Politics

9 d. ago B.C. Budget 2025: Climate plays second fiddle to economic, social priorities, say advocates

There is no mention of increased spending specifically tied to the province’s nascent flood plan or for reducing wildfire risks.

Society

9 d. ago B.C. housing starts fell last year. Industry leaders fear trade war will make it worse

Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said B.C.'s residential construction slowdown was partly due to “elevated interest rates, skilled labour shortages, and increasing construction costs"

Politics

9 d. ago $3 billion carbon tax in B.C. budget may not last if scrapped at federal level

Budget states that it expects to collect $3.05 billion from the carbon tax this fiscal year, up an estimated 19 per cent

Economics

9 d. ago New highway west out of Fort McMurray receives planning funds in budget 2025

Highway 686 would be paved and extended over 200 km through thick muskeg and boreal forest to connect Fort McMurray to the Peace River region and communities in-between.

Other

9 d. ago Brenda Bailey: Protecting what matters most to British Columbians

Opinion: Budget 2025 meets the moment, protecting jobs and the public services people need while preparing the province's economy to weather this time of uncertainty

Other

9 d. ago ICBC rebate, more health funding: 5 ways the 2025 B.C. budget will impact you

The $1,000 grocery rebate is out, but a $110 ICBC rebate is in. Here's what you should know about today's budget and the U.S. tariff impact

Science