Provincial Politics

Julien Marchand

Covers provincial and territorial legislatures, premiers' offices and provincial departments.

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Writes as though the reader might be in any of thirteen jurisdictions and should never have to guess which.

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Articles by Julien Marchand (21)

LibraryAurora Hunting in Saskatchewan

Provincial Politics

Saskatchewan's Time Act takes effect, aligning Lloydminster's clocks with the rest of the province

The Government of Saskatchewan says time in Lloydminster and the surrounding area will stay aligned with the rest of the province all year under the new Time Act.

4 days ago · 1 source

LibraryStatue of John Cabot and the shield of Newfoundland and Labrador at the Confederation Building

Provincial Politics

Newfoundland and Labrador clocks turn back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday

The provincial government's advisory pairs the end of Daylight Saving Time with a reminder to change smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries.

4 days ago · 1 source

LibraryAlberta Legislature Grounds

Provincial Politics

Alberta puts $25.8 million into six independent school projects

The province says the funding will create more than 3,500 new classroom spaces across Alberta.

26 Oct 2026 · 1 source

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Provincial Politics

Alberta expands acute care capacity ahead of respiratory virus season

The province says hospital capacity has reached a record high of more than 9,000 acute care spaces, alongside a new triage program.

24 Oct 2026 · 1 source

LibraryBanff National Park (AB, Canada), Bankhead, Upper Bankhead -- 2022 -- 2319

Provincial Politics

Alberta's remain-in-Canada option holds wide lead in referendum count

Unofficial results show a large advantage for staying in Canada over beginning the process toward a future separation referendum.

20 Oct 2026 · 2 sources

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Provincial Politics

P.E.I. Envirothon seeks advisors to guide students in outdoor science

The provincial program says advisors help students study forestry, aquatics, wildlife and soils through hands-on learning, and recommends at least two advisors per school.

19 Oct 2026 · 1 source

LibraryConfederation Building (rear), St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

Provincial Politics

Newfoundland and Labrador names 12-member child care advisory panel

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development picked the panel from 115 expressions of interest and will run a second call to find Indigenous representation, after the first process produced no candidate meeting its criteria.

19 Oct 2026 · 1 source

LibrarySaskatoon skyline reflected in the river at sunset

Provincial Politics

Groundbreaking held for new Saskatoon cancer patient lodge

The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency began construction on a lodge for cancer patients in Saskatoon, alongside a federal fund announcement.

16 Oct 2026 · 1 source

LibraryAnatomical model of the human lungs and airways

Provincial Politics

Health PEI reinstates masking in all facilities as respiratory illness rises

Members of the public will be asked to mask within two metres of a patient, and masking will be encouraged in acute care hallways, the agency said.

15 Oct 2026 · 1 source

LibraryTruck transporting a mobile home through a town

Provincial Politics

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing reports outage of emergency shelter line

The corporation says it is working with Bell Canada to restore the line and has posted a temporary replacement number and email for people seeking shelter.

14 Oct 2026 · 1 source

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LibraryBurnt Forest at Whistler Campground, Jasper, Canada (54881408403)

Provincial Politics

N.L. privacy commissioner backs Justice Department on wildfire records request

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner released Report A-2026-033, concluding the Department of Justice and Public Safety did not have custody or control of records sought about the Conception Bay North Wildfires.

13 Oct 2026 · 1 source

LibraryCo-op Refinery Complex in Regina, SK

Provincial Politics

Saskatchewan's October Oil and Gas Offering Raises Over $29 Million

The province's fourth Crown oil and natural gas public offering of the fiscal year was held Oct. 6, 2026, with bids in the Lloydminster area.

9 Oct 2026 · 1 source

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Provincial Politics

N.L. officers seek tips after cow moose abandoned on resource road

The Resource Enforcement Division says an adult cow moose was left at the 15-kilometre mark of Batteau Barrens Resource Road, off Route 430 south of River of Ponds, sometime between October 1 and 2.

9 Oct 2026 · 1 source

LibraryBarrels closing lanes at a downtown intersection

Provincial Politics

Newfoundland highway closure set for Thanksgiving weekend

Pitts Memorial Drive will close in both directions from Friday evening, Oct. 9, to midday Monday, Oct. 12, for culvert replacement, the provincial Transportation and Infrastructure Department says.

6 Oct 2026 · 1 source

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Provincial Politics

Westbound Cloverleaf Overpass ramp in Newfoundland and Labrador to close Oct. 1

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure says the Exit 41A ramp from the Outer Ring Road to Peacekeepers Way will shut for nine hours for patch work.

30 Sep 2026 · 1 source

Provincial Government Delivering on Commitment to Bring MRI Services to Grand Falls-Windsor

Provincial Politics

Newfoundland and Labrador to bring first MRI to Grand Falls-Windsor by 2028

Premier Tony Wakeham says work is underway on a $7 million scanner for the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, part of a $5.4 billion health-care investment in 2026-27.

29 Sep 2026 · 2 sources

LibraryTeaching laboratory with microscopes set out on benches

Provincial Politics

Privacy commissioner backs Memorial University's withholding of counselling centre records

Report A-2026-029 finds the remaining exceptions were properly applied and that the university conducted a reasonable search for records.

28 Sep 2026 · 1 source

LibraryCavendish Coast, Prince Edward Island (471107) (9450669298)

Provincial Politics

PEI government moves to dismantle IRAC, split it into two new boards

Premier Rob Lantz says legislation will be debated this fall to replace the 35-year-old commission with a PEI Energy and Utilities Board and a PEI Land and Appeals Board, without waiting for the review's final report on Nov. 1.

21 Sep 2026 · 1 source