Court of King’s Bench quashes separatist petition referendum; premier pledges to appeal
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Court of King’s Bench quashes separatist petition referendum; premier pledges to appeal

A Court of King’s Bench decision favored the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Blackfoot Confederacy, nullifying a referendum petition for Alberta's independence. Justice Leonard ruled the Chief Electoral Officer had erred in approving a petition deemed unconstitutional. Both the separatists and Alberta’s government plan to appeal the ruling.
Census letters to be out by end of day (Monday, May 11)
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Census letters to be out by end of day (Monday, May 11)

The federal census commenced on May 4, with enumerators tasked to deliver letters to rural households by May 11, and census day is set for May 12. Residents can complete the census online after this date if letters are not received. Municipalities encourage participation to avoid undercounting, as occurred in 2021.
Maryland passes law requiring half of advertising dollars be spent with community news outlets
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Maryland passes law requiring half of advertising dollars be spent with community news outlets

Maryland senators recently passed a bipartisan law mandating state agencies to allocate 50 percent of their advertising budgets to local news outlets. This unprecedented measure aims to support community journalism and is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, potentially channeling millions into Maryland's local newsrooms.
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Alberta school divisions, including BRSD, banned books to comply with provincial order

Alberta school divisions have removed over 170 books from libraries, including poetry collections and graphic novels, to comply with a provincial order from Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides. This directive, aimed at eliminating materials depicting sexual acts, required schools to submit lists of the removed items by January 5.