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    S1 E9 | Are We That Incompetent? Canada vs Saudi Arabia

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Month: February 2026

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CALGARY

Calgary Morning Brief: Today’s Top 5 Stories – February 19, 2026

Good morning, Calgary. Here's what's happening across the city and region today. 1. Federal Energy Minister Sets April Pipeline Deadline Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson has set an April deadline for a pipeline memorandum of understanding between the federal and provincial governments. The deadline establishes a firm timeline for intergovernmental negotiations on pipeline infrastructure. Hodgson announced the timeframe during a ministerial briefing earlier this week. The memorandum of understanding would […]

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VANCOUVER

Vancouver Morning Briefing: Top 5 News Stories (February 19, 2026)

Good morning, Vancouver. Here are the top five stories you need to know this Wednesday, February 19, 2026. 1. B.C. Budget 2026: Finance Minister Warns of Job Cuts Ahead British Columbia's Finance Minister issued a stark warning Tuesday about potential job cuts across the provincial government as officials prepare to release the 2026 budget. The minister outlined fiscal challenges facing the province in a pre-budget briefing to media, signaling difficult […]

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TORONTO

Toronto Bureau: Top 5 Morning Stories – Feb 19, 2026

Thursday, February 19, 2026 : Good morning, Toronto. Here are the five stories shaping the city today, covering municipal politics, sports, transit safety, weather, and federal politics. 1. Mayor Chow Proposes Tax Relief for Small Businesses in 2026 Budget Mayor Olivia Chow unveiled key details of her 2026 budget proposal on Wednesday, highlighting a package of tax relief measures aimed at supporting Toronto's small business community. The proposal comes as […]

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Economics

Janice Charette Begins CUSMA Negotiations Amid Provincial Budget Concerns

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the appointment of Janice Charette as Canada's Chief Trade Negotiator on February 16, 2026. Charette will lead the Canadian government's team in the upcoming review of the Canada-United-States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), set to begin later this year. The appointment comes as provinces across Canada prepare for negotiations that could impact budgets and economic planning. Charette brings four decades of public policy and diplomatic experience to the […]

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Politics

Carney and Poilievre Clash Over Federal Fiscal Strategy

OTTAWA : Prime Minister Mark Carney and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre are presenting Canadians with sharply contrasting visions for the country's economic future. The two leaders unveiled competing fiscal plans this week that differ on deficits, taxation, and government spending priorities. The debate marks one of the clearest policy divides since Carney took office. At stake: how Canada manages its fiscal situation while addressing affordability concerns affecting millions of households. […]

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Western Premiers Issue Joint Statement on National Unity and Resource Development

Western and northern premiers signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday aimed at coordinating resource development and critical minerals strategy across the region, marking a significant step in interprovincial cooperation on economic policy. The agreement, finalized during meetings in Ottawa, brings together Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut under a shared framework for critical minerals development, infrastructure coordination, and supply-chain competitiveness. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith outlined the […]

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TERRITORIES

TERRITORIES BUREAU Morning Roundup: February 18, 2026

Good morning from Canada's three territories. Here are the top five stories across Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut for Wednesday, February 18, 2026. 1. Northern Premiers Push Infrastructure Funding During Ottawa Meetings Territorial leaders from Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut met with federal officials in Ottawa this week to advocate for increased infrastructure investments tied to Arctic security spending. The premiers presented a coordinated position to federal ministers, requesting that […]

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VANCOUVER

Vancouver Morning Briefing: Top 5 News Stories (February 18, 2026)

Good morning, Vancouver. Here are the top five stories you need to know this Wednesday, February 18, 2026. 1. Tumbler Ridge Mass Shooting Investigation Continues TUMBLER RIDGE: Investigators continue examining evidence from Canada's deadliest mass shooting, which claimed eight lives in the northeast B.C. community last week. An 18-year-old shooter killed five students and one teacher's aide at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School before fatally shooting the aide's mother and half-brother […]

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CALGARY

Calgary Morning Brief: Today’s Top 5 Stories – February 18, 2026

Good morning, Calgary. Here's what's happening across the city and province today. 1. Calgary Housing Rezoning Decision Threatens Federal Funding CALGARY: The city's decision to scrap blanket residential rezoning has placed $143 million in federal Housing Accelerator Fund allocations at risk. Calgary City Council voted to abandon the comprehensive rezoning initiative that would have allowed higher-density housing across established neighbourhoods. The decision reverses a key commitment made to secure federal […]

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