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New Speaker of the House to be chosen next week
Posted 27 September 2023

New Speaker of the House to be chosen next week

The search is on for the next Speaker of the House of Commons. The chosen candidate will be revealed after an election next Tuesday. Anthony Rota resigned as speaker Tuesday after he unknowingly invited a former Nazi soldier to the House of Commons. Current deputy speaker, Conservative Chris...

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City man faces 18 charges in child porn investigation
Posted 27 September 2023

City man faces 18 charges in child porn investigation

A 32 year old city man faces even more charges in connection to a child exploitation investigation. Detective Inspector Jeremy Pearson explains the case involves the accused creating fake social media profiles, which was used to contact minors online and sending explicit imagery, which he says...

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Fraser continues to lobby for changes to WSIB
Posted 27 September 2023

Fraser continues to lobby for changes to WSIB

Ontario’s Interim Liberal leader is taking another shot at getting a bill passed ensuring WSIB coverage for workers in residential care facilities and group homes. It is the fifth time John has presented the issue to the legislature. The last time, it reached second reading on a vote supported...

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Sail GP coming to Halifax
Posted 27 September 2023

Sail GP coming to Halifax

Halifax, Nova Scotia, has achieved the remarkable distinction of being selected as the inaugural Canadian host for the Sail Grand Prix, a thrilling sailing event known for its heart-pounding action on water. Scheduled to unfold on June 1-2, 2024, the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix promises to...

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N.B. to review sex education curriculum in schools
Posted 27 September 2023

N.B. to review sex education curriculum in schools

New Brunswick’s education minister says his department is reviewing the province’s sex education curriculum. Bill Hogan was asked about the review during an education announcement in Saint John on Wednesday. Hogan told reporters that his department is not necessarily looking to make any changes...

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UNFC officially opens new facilities
Posted 27 September 2023

UNFC officially opens new facilities

The United Native Friendship Centre has finally officially opened its new facilities. A ceremony last week marked the opening of its new offices on Mowatt Avenue and childcare centre on McIrvine Road. The pandemic prevented an event until now. The UNFC moved into what was a former mill office...

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Speculation of early election call remains
Posted 27 September 2023

Speculation of early election call remains

Speculation of a fall election in New Brunswick has been rampant. But Premier Blaine Higgs is not confirming or denying reports. In a statement, he says the legislature is scheduled to open a new session on Oct. 17. “As with all of the decisions I make as Premier, my focus is always on doing...

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Teenager seriously injured in Queens County ATV crash
Posted 27 September 2023

Teenager seriously injured in Queens County ATV crash

The RCMP are investigating a serious ATV crash that happened in Queens County. Officers say the vehicle was travelling on a logging road yesterday near Highway 9 in Kempt, when something caused it roll. The teenage driver was airlifted to hospital by lifeflight with serious injuries. The highway...

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New Lieutenant Governor set to be sworn in
Posted 27 September 2023

New Lieutenant Governor set to be sworn in

A date has been set for the swearing in of Ontario’s next Lieutenant Governor. Edith Dumont will be installed on Tuesday, November 14th. She becomes the first Franco-Ontarian to be Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor and replaces Elizabeth Dowdeswell who has held the ceremonial title since 2014.

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Chender calls on increased enforcement of tenancy act on tour visiting Nova Scotians impacted by housing crisis
Posted 27 September 2023

Chender calls on increased enforcement of tenancy act on tour visiting Nova Scotians impacted by housing crisis

Bridgewater – Nova Scotia’s residential tenancies law has left many residents vulnerable to unjust evictions due to existing loopholes, as revealed in a recent statement by the NSNDP. In response to this pressing issue, the New Democratic Party will propose more robust eviction protections and...

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