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MAYOR in HINDSIGHT: False narrative that the mayor, reeve and councillors are equals

MAYOR in HINDSIGHT: False narrative that the mayor, reeve and councillors are equals

A mayor, reeve and councillors are all called councillors within the Alberta legislation.
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Productivity matters for Canada

As a nation, we must return to encouraging, celebrating and rewarding hard work
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Plenty to celebrate this Canada Day

Canada Day is happening this Monday. People across the country will gather for concerts, barbecues, fireworks and parties. But what exactly are we celebrating on Canada Day? There’s a lot worth celebrating about Canada, of course.
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Builders step up or destroyers will step in

Every month when I prepare to write an opinion piece, my first thought is to go on a rant about any one of many issues that I’m upset about. It is the easiest place to go. I have to choose optimism and hope versus complaining.
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Provincial takeover of local government is bad business

The Canadian economy has always been a steady source of national reporting. It’s important news.
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MAYOR in HINDSIGHT: Borrowing 101 – who shows up, wins

Borrowing and going into debt is like cocaine for municipal politicians. It provides a short-term high—usually a new shiny building—with consequences in the future, often after the term of office of those who built it.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Are EVs really the future?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Are EVs really the future?

To the Editor: It is the Canadian government’s wish that by 2035 most of us will be driving electric vehicles (EVs).
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Mayors that might be: the unintended consequences of Bill 20

Mayors that might be: the unintended consequences of Bill 20

A speculative look at what Bill 20 could mean in the future
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A political balancing act

The race to replace Rachel Notley as Alberta NDP leader is almost over. The most noteworthy event in the race by far has been former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi’s entry into the race.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. cuts deal with Meta, leaving local media in the dust amid wildfires

Rob Shaw: B.C. cuts deal with Meta, leaving local media in the dust amid wildfires

BC Premier David Eby's standoff with Facebook over local news access amid wildfires reveals a controversial deal that may impact public safety in British Columbia
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