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Health

Alberta should set standards for addiction treatment centres, judge says in fatality report

An Alberta judge is recommending the provincial government set standards for governing residential medical detoxification and addiction treatment programs after…

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Business

Marine Stewardship Council pauses new standards for seafood sustainability

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), whose blue check mark is a global symbol of seafood sustainability, has been forced to…

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Politics

Feds introduce bill to set drinking water standards in First Nations

The federal government’s proposed new bill to set drinking water standards in First Nations is being met with mixed reactions. …

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Canada

B.C. proposes minimum pay standards and workers’ compensation for app-based gig workers

The B.C. government is proposing new employment standards for gig workers with ride-hailing and food delivery apps, including a minimum…

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Halifax

Nova Scotia adopts standards making locally made deep-cycle batteries ‘impossible’ for off-grid homes

One of the least expensive, safest and environmentally friendly ways to create a battery backup for home solar or wind…

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Power fined $750,000 for failing to meet performance standards

Nova Scotia Power has been fined $750,000 for failing to meet grid reliability and customer services targets in 2022. The…

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Power handed $750,000 fine for failing to meet performance standards

Nova Scotia’s electric utility has been fined $750,000 for failing to meet 2022 performance targets set by the provincial regulator.…

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Canada

As Canadian cities make pandemic patios permanent, experts are calling for clear standards

At the height of social distancing and other restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadian cities have introduced temporary…

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Business

As Canadian cities make pandemic patios permanent, experts are calling for clear standards

At the height of social distancing and other restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadian cities have introduced temporary…

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Politics

Provinces falling short of national long-term care standards: report

Provincial long-term care standards vary drastically across the country and, in some cases, fall far short of new national standards…

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