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The hallways look the same and where are the bathrooms, say B.C.’s newly elected MLAs
By Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2024
VICTORIA – A record number of first-time provincial politicians are about to descend on British Columbia’s legislature, looking to make positive contributions for the province and trying to find the washrooms in the 127-year-old building. Fifty-seven new members from three parties, New Democrats, B.C. Conservatives and Greens, were elected to serve first terms in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Canada is watching’: New northern Alberta police service trying to lead by example
By Fakiha Baig, The Canadian Press on November 4th, 2024
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. – On the second floor of a building where most offices are without doors, the ceilings hang low and the carpets don’t match, the chief of Grande Prairie’s new police force gets down to work. “Don’t focus on the building,” Dwayne Lakusta said in a recent interview. The 51-year-old was picked over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union for B.C. foremen accuses port employers of ‘acting recklessly’ ahead of lockout
By Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2024
VANCOUVER – The union representing more than 700 foremen is accusing the BC Maritime Employers Association of “acting recklessly” by threatening an industry-wide lockout to close all B.C. ports by 8 a.m. Monday. Frank Morena, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514, said the employers have threatened to “remove four important items ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Party leaders condemn violence at Hindu temple in Brampton amid India consular visit
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2024
OTTAWA – Leaders of the three main federal parties are calling out violence today at a Hindu temple in the Toronto suburb of Brampton. Videos circulating on social media appear to show demonstrators holding banners in support of a separate Sikh country called Khalistan clashing with others, including some holding India’s national flag. The videos ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No strike notice so far as talks continue between Canada Post and workers’ union
By The Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2024
MONTREAL – Canada Post says talks are continuing with the union that represents postal workers and neither side has given notice of a work stoppage. The Crown corporation says both sides have agreed not to give the required 72-hour notice of a strike or lockout “as long as the talks are productive.” The Canadian Union ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal mediators on site for negotiations between B.C. port employer and union
By Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2024
VANCOUVER – Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says federal mediators are standing by and ready to help hammer out a deal in order to avoid a labour disruption at ports across British Columbia. MacKinnon issued a statement on social media on Saturday evening saying he spoke with the BC Maritime Employers Association and the union ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberals extend Lebanon donation-match deadline as aid workers plead for more support
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2024
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are extending their timeline for matching donations to support people in Lebanon. International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen’s office says the government hopes Canadians open their wallets as events for Lebanese heritage month get underway. United Nations agencies estimate Israel’s ground invasion and bombardment of Lebanon has displaced 1.4 million people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six cars set ablaze in suspicious fire in Montreal parking lot
By The Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2024
Montreal police say six cars were set on fire in a commercial parking lot early Sunday morning in the city’s Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. Spokesperson Anthony Dorelas says police received a call around 5:30 a.m. about an arson involving several vehicles in an industrial area. Police and firefighters arrived on scene to find six cars ablaze, five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitehorse cites ‘scarce resources’ in defence of snow removal inadequacy claims
By Darryl Greer, The Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2024
The City of Whitehorse denies its snow removal policies make transit stops and parking inaccessible for people with disabilities, defending itself against claims made in a lawsuit by pointing out its snow removal budget is limited with “scarce resources.” The city filed a statement of defence in a proposed class-action lawsuit launched in September on ... Read More »
1 responseOttawa’s ‘night mayor’ wants to transform quiet capital into after-dark destination
By David Cummings, The Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2024
OTTAWA – Canada’s capital has long held a reputation as a town that fun forgot. Mathieu Grondin wants to be the one to change that for good. Grondin was hired in June as Ottawa’s first nightlife commissioner – a position that’s become known as the “night mayor.” His goal is to transform the city from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clocks fall back an hour as daylight time ends for much of Canada
By David Friend, The Canadian Press on November 3rd, 2024
Clocks turned back one hour across most of Canada this morning as daylight time came to an end. While the shift to standard time offered many Canadians a chance to sleep an extra hour, it also means darkness will start arriving earlier in the evening. Sunrise will come an hour earlier each morning except in ... Read More »
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