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‘Centralized monitoring’, ‘tolerance zones’: Montreal, Longueuil release new protocols for homeless encampments

Manoj Subramaniam / citynews - Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada and Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier announced new protocols for intervention homeless encampments including centralized monitoring, tolerance zones, perimeters and restrictions on belongings. At a press conference…

#canada #humanrights #quebec #montreal #publichealth #publicsafety #government

Montreal promises new approach to homeless with encampment ‘tolerance zones’

14 days / globalnews / Globalnews Digital

Montreal promises new approach to homeless with encampment 'tolerance zones'

14 days / sootoday

Montreal creates tolerance zones, won't dismantle homeless encampments

14 days / sootoday

Montreal, Longueuil adopt more tolerant protocols for homeless encampments

14 days / montrealgazette / Jesse Feith, Montreal Gazette

‘Centralized monitoring’, ‘tolerance zones’: Montreal, Longueuil release new protocols for homeless encampments

14 days / citynews / Manoj Subramaniam

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Calgary to return to Stage 4 water restrictions for up to four weeks, starting March 9

Scott Strasser / calgaryherald - Nine sections of the Bearspaw South feeder main will be reinforced, requiring the twice-ruptured pipe to be shut down for much of March.

#canada #alberta #calgary #publicsafety #emergencyresponse #infrastructure #government

Calgary to return to Stage 4 water restrictions for up to four weeks, starting March 9

14 days / calgaryherald / Scott Strasser

Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in March

14 days / globalnews / Ken MacGillivray

Water restrictions resume in Calgary and area on March 9 as feeder main repairs continue

14 days / westernstandard / Myke Thomas

Back to Top / Friday, February 20, 2026, 4:22 pm / permalink 19482 / 3 stories in 14 days


WATCH LIVE: Smith’s big referendum gambit

Derek Fildebrandt / westernstandard - WATCH LIVE: Smith’s big referendum gambit


Immigration fight: referendum's policies, costs and community backlash

How Alberta fell out of love with mass immigration

13 days / nationalpost / Jesse Snyder

Saturday's letters: Smith scapegoats newcomers for Alberta's woes

13 days / edmontonjournal / Edmonton Journal

"Misguided": Calgarians who work with immigrants react to referendum questions

14 days / calgaryherald / Noah Brennan

Alberta Premier Smith can't quantify savings from referendum proposals on immigration

14 days / sootoday

Premier Danielle Smith proposes fees for temporary workers and Quebec-style immigration control in Alberta referendum

14 days / edmontonjournal / Cindy Tran

Feds won’t stand in the way of Alberta’s fall referendum, stress common immigration goals

14 days / nationalpost / Rahim Mohamed

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends referendum questions on immigration

14 days / globalnews / Globalnews Digital

'IT'S JUST DISGUSTING': Smith responds to Notley and Lukaszuk's accusations of her using Nazi tactics

14 days / westernstandard / Will Vasseur

Alberta Premier Smith defends referendum questions on immigration changes

14 days / sootoday

Danielle Smith announces anti-immigration referendum for Oct. 19

14 days / rabble / David J. Climenhaga

Alberta’s NDP says referendum questions designed to be divisive

14 days / theglobeandmail / Matthew Scace, Carrie Tait

Opinion: There's a better way to hear from Albertans than a referendum

14 days / edmontonjournal / Bill Mah, Edmonton Journal

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to discuss plans for provincial referendums

14 days / globalnews / Ken MacGillivray

'Increased control over immigration?' Nine questions on Alberta referendum in October

14 days / sootoday

Alberta's Smith blaming immigrants for her own failures: Opposition NDP

14 days / sootoday

BREAKING: 'BULLS---': Alberta NDP call UCP immigration referendum a distraction from the issues that matter

14 days / westernstandard / Will Vasseur

WATCH LIVE: Smith’s big referendum gambit

14 days / westernstandard / Derek Fildebrandt


Independence drumbeat: Referendum's separatist implications on Albertans' minds

EXCLUSIVE POLL: Kenney edges Nenshi, Carney as pick for anti-Alberta independence spokesperson

13 days / westernstandard / David Wiechnik

Separatists’ referendum campaign carries on in Alberta — and Arizona

13 days / nationalpost / Chris Knight

CIRCLE OCTOBER 19: Smith confirms that Alberta independence will be on the referendum ballot if it clears the prerequisites

14 days / westernstandard / Will Vasseur

EXCLUSIVE POLL: Alberta independence support hits 34%

14 days / westernstandard / David Wiechnik

The Real Goal of Smith’s Referendum Blitz? Separation

14 days / thetyee / David Climenhaga


Other: legal warnings, expert analysis and polling context

Smith’s bid for more immigration powers boosts negotiating power with Ottawa, experts say

14 days / theglobeandmail / Marie Woolf

Second group of Alberta lawyers warns against democratic decline

14 days / edmontonjournal / Matthew Black


Political leverage: Referendum as bargaining chip, not governance

KAPLAN: Where's the beef? Smith's 'government-by-referenda' is a cop-out as Alberta drowns in red ink

13 days / westernstandard / Western Standard Guest Columnist

Carney must stand up for decency against Smith

13 days / nationalobserver / Adrienne Tanner

Alberta premier asks voters to bypass Indigenous rights

13 days / winnipegfreepress / Niigaan Sinclair

Bell: Danielle Smith a Nazi — Rachel Notley and Lukaszuk should be denounced

14 days / calgaryherald / Rick Bell

Danielle Smith keeps feeding the beast

14 days / nationalobserver / Max Fawcett

MACLEOD: Why an Alberta ‘Yes’ vote is a masterclass in political leverage, not chaos

14 days / westernstandard / Western Standard Guest Columnist

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Dr. Joss Reimer named Canada’s new chief public health officer

theglobeandmail - Reimer replaces Dr. Theresa Tam, who retired in June

#canada #manitoba #ottawa #publichealth #immunization #diseaseoutbreak #healthcare #government #canadianpolitics

Dr. Joss Reimer says misinformation a key target as she becomes Canada’s top doctor

14 days / globalnews / Globalnews Digital

Canada’s incoming top doctor says restoring public trust a top priority

14 days / globalnews / Globalnews Digital

Dr. Joss Reimer says misinformation a key target as she becomes Canada's top doctor

14 days / sootoday

Joss Reimer named Canada’s next chief public health officer

14 days / theglobeandmail / Kristy Kirkup

Dr. Joss Reimer named Canada’s new chief public health officer

14 days / theglobeandmail

Dr. Joss Reimer named Canada's new chief public health officer

14 days / sootoday

Dr. Joss Reimer named Canada’s new chief public health officer

14 days / citynews / News Staff

Back to Top / Friday, February 20, 2026, 10:22 am / permalink 19468 / 7 stories in 14 days


Ahead of the PM's visit, India's envoy says Canada could sign trade deal 'within a year'

Dylan Robertson / nationalobserver - India's envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations have stalled multiple times since they started in 2010.

#trade #diplomacy #canada #ottawa #internationalrelations #government #canadianpolitics #business

Ahead of the PM's visit, India's envoy says Canada could sign trade deal 'within a year'

14 days / nationalobserver / Dylan Robertson

Ahead of PM’s visit, India’s envoy says Canada could sign trade deal ‘within a year’

14 days / citynews / News Staff

Ahead of PM's visit, India's envoy says Canada could sign trade deal 'within a year'

14 days / sootoday

Back to Top / Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:22 am / permalink 19460 / 3 stories in 14 days


Feds warn First Nations people to carry their passports when crossing US border

Catherine Morrison / nationalobserver - The federal government has updated its travel advice for the United States, urging First Nations people to carry a passport in addition to a status card when crossing the border.

#uscanadarelations #humanrights #publicsafety #traveladvisories #legalaffairs #immigration #firstnations #government

Canada warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border

14 days / globalnews / Globalnews Digital

First Nations people warned by Ottawa to carry a valid passport when travelling crossing Canada-U.S. border

14 days / nationalpost / Stewart Lewis

First Nations warned that status cards aren’t enough to cross U.S. border anymore

14 days / torontosun / Bryan Passifiume

Ottawa updates advice for First Nations people crossing U.S. border

14 days / theglobeandmail / Catherine Morrison

Feds warn First Nations people to carry their passports when crossing US border

14 days / nationalobserver / Catherine Morrison

Feds warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border

14 days / citynews / News Staff

Feds warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border

14 days / sootoday

Back to Top / Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:22 am / permalink 19459 / 7 stories in 14 days


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