Lebanon amnesty law approved by parliament, set to reduce sentences for thousands Lebanon’s amnesty law approved Aug 12, 2026; parliament’s vote reduces many sentences, abolishes death penalty and aims to …
Calgary keeps backyard suites discretionary while permitting secondary suites to speed approvals Calgary council keeps backyard suites discretionary while permitting secondary suites to speed approvals, cut fees and shorten processing …
Knesset Approves Controversial Israel Media Reforms; High Court Freezes Key Clauses Knesset approves Israel media reforms; High Court freezes key provisions after lawsuits by unions and watchdogs, raising press freedom …
Fort McMurray road paving: Wood Buffalo council approves $10M to repave worn streets after winter damage Fort McMurray road paving receives a $10 million boost as the Regional Municipality of …
Alberta online gambling market opens to private operators, 22 licences issued Alberta opens regulated online gambling market to private operators; 22 licences granted, new player-safety rules and an 80/20 operator-province …
Calgary moves to rein in Badlands tent noise after years of inner‑city complaints Calgary officials move to curb Badlands tent noise after years of inner‑city complaints, with new rules, rising …
India approves Vivo-Dixon joint venture to scale smartphone manufacturing in India India approves Vivo-Dixon joint venture, a 51/49 manufacturing deal to expand smartphone production, boost exports and deepen local electronics …
Edmonton council approves dedicated renewal fund to tackle $2.8-billion infrastructure shortfall Edmonton council approves a dedicated renewal fund to close a $2.8-billion infrastructure shortfall, with phased tax increases from 2027, …
Knesset Approves Commission of Inquiry Bill Into October 7 Security Failures Knesset approves a bill in first reading to establish a commission of inquiry into security failures around the October …
Quebec farmland expansion approved after 20-year moratorium, opening 200,000 hectares Quebec approves farmland expansion after a 20-year moratorium, adding up to 200,000 hectares from January 1, 2027; farmers welcome it, …
