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Monthly food bank use soars to record 2 million, driven by cost of groceries, housing
By Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
TORONTO – Canada’s reliance on food banks has soared to a grim new milestone, according to data from Food Banks Canada. The organization says it recorded more than two million visits in March 2024 ““ nearly double the monthly visits five years ago in March 2019, and six per cent above last year’s record-breaking figure. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After doubling down on leadership, Trudeau hits deadline to respond to caucus letter
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on October 28th, 2024
OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau is supposed to respond today to a group of Liberal MPs demanding his resignation as party leader, but the prime minister has already made his plans clear. At a Liberal caucus meeting Wednesday, 24 MPs delivered a letter to Trudeau asking him to resign and giving him until Monday to respond. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. election down to absentee votes as mail-in tally fails to decide closest races
By The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024
VICTORIA – The result of British Columbia’s election will come down to the wire on Monday when absentee ballots are counted after a tally of mail-in votes failed to resolve a handful of undecided races. The provincewide count of late mail-ins is continuing, but the tally of those votes has been completed in the closest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nova Scotia premier dissolves legislature, calls snap election for Nov. 26
By Keith Doucette and Lyndsay Armstrong, The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston fired the opening salvos of a snap election he called Sunday, saying he needs a strong mandate in order to help the province “stand up” to the federal government. Voters in the Maritime province will go to the polls on Nov. 26, several months ahead of the province’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan election race tightens as parties spend final day campaigning
By Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024
REGINA – Saskatchewan’s election campaign entered its final day Sunday, with both main party leaders vying for government in what has shaped up to be the tightest race in nearly two decades. Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party is seeking a fifth-straight majority after 17 years in office, while Carla Beck’s NDP is looking to take back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia New Democrats
By The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024
HALIFAX – Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia NDP, will be leading her first provincial campaign since taking the reins of the party. Born: July 29, 1976. Early years: Raised in Nova Scotia Education: A lawyer by training, she graduated with a bachelor of arts from Dalhousie University in Halifax in 1999. She received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at Zach Churchill, leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal party
By The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024
HALIFAX – Zach Churchill will be taking the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia into its first provincial election since he became leader. Born: May 25, 1984. Early years: He was raised in Yarmouth, N.S., where his mother was a teacher and entrepreneur. He is a descendant of Lebanese immigrants. Education: He graduated with a bachelor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at Tim Houston, leader of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives
By The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024
HALIFAX – Tim Houston, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia, is seeking a second mandate as premier. Born: April 10, 1970. Early years: Born in Halifax and raised in a military family, he grew up on military bases in Prince Edward Island, Ontario and British Columbia before returning to live in Halifax. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five key issues as Nova Scotia heads into a provincial election campaign
By The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024
HALIFAX – Nova Scotians are set to go to the polls in a provincial election called for Nov. 26. Here are five key issues the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and NDP are expected to highlight during the campaign: Health care The Progressive Conservatives were elected in 2021 on a pledge to “fix” the province’s ailing system. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another bumpy week ahead as Trudeau faces deadlines from Liberal MPs, Bloc
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership will continue to be tested this week as he faces deadlines from Liberal MPs who want him to resign and the Bloc Québécois who threaten to trigger an early election. At the Liberal caucus meeting Wednesday, 24 MPs delivered a letter to the prime minister asking him to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two recounts to begin in B.C. election, as chance of NDP government grows
By Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press on October 27th, 2024
Recounts begin this afternoon in two ridings where British Columbia’s New Democrats held slim leads after the initial count in last week’s still-undecided election. Elections BC says the recounts in Juan de Fuca-Malahat on Vancouver Island and Surrey City Centre will begin at 1 p.m. and be posted online when they are complete. The recounts ... Read More »
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