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17 hours ago

Peel mayors slam province's plan to consolidate conservation authorities | CBC News

Mayors of Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon oppose the consolidation of conservation authorities, citing risks to local watershed management and housing approvals.
London food
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5 hours ago

Local elections profile: Greenwich

Greenwich is a historic borough in south-east London known for its naval connections, green spaces, and diverse population.
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

Why Pierre Poilievre Suddenly Won't Stop Talking | The Walrus

Mark Carney turns the world on its ear with a Davos speech that quotes Václav Havel and Thucydides. Pierre Poilievre, having saved his Conservative leadership bacon, for the nonce, with a forty-nine-minute convention keynote, responds to Carney with a six-page written statement.
Media industry
Agriculture
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1 day ago

Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters

Ontario's agriculture sector must diversify and reduce reliance on U.S. trade to enhance self-reliance and capitalize on local production opportunities.
#los-angeles
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1 day ago
Los Angeles

DSA-backed city attorney challenger pushes two-day-a-month office rule as City Hall emptiness crisis explodes

US Elections
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4 days ago

Spencer Pratt jumps to #2 in LA mayor race as latest poll shows voters still overwhelmingly undecided

Spencer Pratt's unexpected rise to second place in the L.A. mayoral race signals a volatile election landscape.
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1 day ago
Los Angeles

DSA-backed city attorney challenger pushes two-day-a-month office rule as City Hall emptiness crisis explodes

US Elections
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Spencer Pratt jumps to #2 in LA mayor race as latest poll shows voters still overwhelmingly undecided

Spencer Pratt's unexpected rise to second place in the L.A. mayoral race signals a volatile election landscape.
London politics
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3 days ago

Local elections profile: Croydon

Croydon is a diverse, populous borough in London known for its high-rise living, commercial hub, and rich history dating back to before the Norman Conquest.
Boston
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3 days ago

2 dead following Brampton shooting, Peel police say | CBC News

Two individuals were killed in a shooting incident in Brampton, with police actively searching for suspects.
Toronto
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5 days ago

If now isn't Brandon Pridham's time to be GM, Maple Leafs need to let him move on

Keith Pelley fired Brad Treliving due to multiple poor decisions, leading to the search for a new GM with a focus on operational proficiency.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

It's your last chance to vote early in federal byelections for 2 Toronto ridings | CBC News

Advance polls for key Toronto and Quebec byelections could lead to a federal majority government for the Liberals.
London food
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1 week ago

Local elections profile: Bexley

Bexley is a suburban borough in southeast London known for its residential character, parks, and diverse demographics.
Canada news
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2 days ago

Ontario municipalities say they're at critical' point, call on province to fill $4B funding gap | CBC News

Municipalities in Ontario face a $4 billion funding shortfall for provincial responsibilities, impacting infrastructure projects and social services.
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5 days ago

Federal byelection candidates square off in Scarborough Southwest debate | CBC News

Doly Begum stated, 'After speaking with so many of you over the past few months, I actually decided to run federally because this is a crucial moment for Canada. I'm running to bring Scarborough Southwest's voice to Ottawa.'
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NYC politics
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2 weeks ago

Editorial | Mamdani needs to focus on being New York's mayor, not his worldview | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani frequently addresses international issues instead of focusing on local New York City concerns like affordability, public safety, and transportation that voters prioritized.
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6 days ago

Local elections profile: Brent

Brent is one of the most ethnically diverse local authorities in the UK, with a mix of urban districts in the east and suburban neighbourhoods in the west.
London politics
Canada news
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4 days ago

Northeast Pickering development decision delayed for further consultations with First Nations | CBC News

Pickering council deferred a decision on developing 1,600 hectares of land for more consultation with First Nations groups.
#ontario
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5 days ago
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Ontario announces plan to slash Niagara Region, Simcoe County councils and add 'strong chair' powers | CBC News

Ontario is reducing regional council seats in Niagara and Simcoe County to streamline governance and reduce costs for taxpayers.
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2 weeks ago
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A look at the wave of recent proposals by the Ford government ahead of Ontario's legislative return | CBC News

Ontario's government plans to exempt cabinet records from freedom-of-information laws, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
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5 days ago
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Ontario announces plan to slash Niagara Region, Simcoe County councils and add 'strong chair' powers | CBC News

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2 weeks ago

A look at the wave of recent proposals by the Ford government ahead of Ontario's legislative return | CBC News

Ontario's government plans to exempt cabinet records from freedom-of-information laws, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
London politics
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1 week ago

Local elections profile: Barking and Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham is a diverse, affordable borough in east London with a young population and significant historical sites.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

The Ford government wants the power to set transit fares in Ontario | CBC News

The Ontario government proposes to regulate transit fares to create a unified fare structure across the province.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

First Nations, chiefs demand the PM apologizes after he said he could 'outlast' protesters | CBC News

Two First Nations chiefs demand an apology from Prime Minister Carney for dismissive comments about a mercury poisoning protester.
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1 week ago

Whitby mayor to review security measures as police investigate incident at town hall | CBC News

We have a responsibility to ensure that public service is safe for everyone, and that includes calling out and condemning behaviour that seeks to silence or discourage women from participating in civic life.
London politics
US Elections
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1 month ago

John Tory says he won't run for mayor this fall | CBC News

Former Toronto mayor John Tory will not seek re-election in the fall municipal election, citing concerns about personal attacks on his family and loved ones.
Canada news
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6 days ago

TDSB to cut 40 vice-principal positions, forcing some schools to share administrators | CBC News

Toronto District School Board will cut 40 vice-principal positions due to funding loss and declining enrolment, leading to shared roles in some schools.
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Burnham would probably have won by-election, Labour deputy leader says

Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell believes Andy Burnham would have won the Gorton and Denton by-election, attributing Labour's third-place finish to the NEC's decision to block his candidacy due to mayoral election costs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Burnham would probably' have won byelection, says Labour deputy leader

Labour's deputy leader believes Andy Burnham would have won the Gorton and Denton byelection, where Labour fell to third place behind the Greens and Reform UK.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

NDP Leader Avi Lewis Wants to Reverse Carney's Immigration Cuts | The Walrus

Avi Lewis calls for major reforms to Canada's immigration system to protect immigrants and newcomers from exploitation and vulnerability.
Toronto Maple Leafs
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1 month ago

Brad Treliving on whether he is the right man to lead the Leafs back to competitiveness: "Those decisions will be made by others... I want to correct the areas we need to get better in"

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving decided on sell-mode strategy before the Olympic break, prioritizing acquisition of young assets to retool the roster for future competitiveness.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Carney, Ford, Chow to make joint announcement in Etobicoke | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold a joint news conference with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow in Etobicoke.
#ndp
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Avi Lewis, elected to lead Canada's New Democratic party, promises NDP comeback'

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, aiming to rebuild the party and focus on equity.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Avi Lewis, elected to lead Canada's New Democratic party, promises NDP comeback'

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's NDP, aiming to rebuild the party and focus on equity.
#toronto
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1 week ago
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College and Bay, Queen and Broadview intersections to reopen early, says Toronto mayor | CBC News

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1 week ago
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Toronto city council looking at legal options to stop Ford takeover of Billy Bishop | CBC News

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1 week ago
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College and Bay, Queen and Broadview intersections to reopen early, says Toronto mayor | CBC News

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1 week ago

Toronto city council looking at legal options to stop Ford takeover of Billy Bishop | CBC News

Toronto councillors oppose Doug Ford's plan to take over city land at Billy Bishop airport and seek legal options to defend their interests.
Canada news
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2 weeks ago

Toronto councillors propose motion to ban raising foreign flags at City Hall | CBC News

Toronto councillors propose a motion to ban raising foreign flags at City Hall to avoid divisiveness and focus on local issues.
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1 month ago

Keir Starmer's response to the Gorton and Denton debacle should be a government that truly, finally, reflects him | Tom Baldwin

There has been a factional antagonism towards anyone who might wave a Palestinian flag in solidarity with Gaza or yearns to rejoin the European Union, as well as to those who worry a lot about climate change or display too much sympathy for asylum seekers. For much of the past six years under Keir Starmer, his advisers have been dismissive of such viewpoints, which they thought would alienate the older, whiter and more traditionally working-class voters widely regarded as vital to electoral success.
UK politics
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1 week ago

We Asked The Mayor Of Ottawa Why He Keeps Posting Such Grim Photos | Defector

Ottawa has an image problem. Canada's capital and fourth-largest city is generally viewed as a sleepy, characterless government town. There is some truth to that. There is a lot of truth to that.
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2 weeks ago

Ontario running out of time to pass bill to deal with misbehaving municipal politicians, critics warn | CBC News

Ontario is urged to quickly pass the Municipal Accountability Act to address misconduct by municipal politicians before the upcoming civic election.
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Politics Has Grown Too Big for Politicians Alone | The Walrus

O n January 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol insurrection, many people were transfixed by what they saw in Washington. It was only a heroic effort by the police that kept the insurrectionists out of the House of Representatives, where elected members and staff took refuge behind chairs and under desks. In one sense, the riot, with its outlandish characters wearing costumes and face paint, felt like an absurd exclamation mark that punctuated the end of an erratic presidency.
US politics
#opposition-strategy
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario legislature resumes, access to Premier Doug Ford's cellphone records at issue | CBC News

Doug Ford's cellphone records are under scrutiny as the government seeks to exempt them from freedom-of-information laws.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | Mayor Mamdani must prioritize services for people over politics | amNewYork

City government must prioritize prompt snow removal, garbage collection, and protection of vulnerable residents during storms over performative politics.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman visits Sunset Park residents, business owners

I will be a governor for all New Yorkers,
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Why has Labour blocked Andy Burnham from standing as an MP?

Andy Burnham was blocked from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election due to concerns about the cost of a Greater Manchester mayoral by-election.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Hamilton man the 2nd to be charged with uttering threats against Ontario Premier Doug Ford | CBC News

A 25-year-old Hamilton man was charged with uttering threats against Ontario Premier Doug Ford, marking the second arrest in a week for threats against the premier.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Labour blocking my MP bid was hard to take, says Burnham

Andy Burnham was blocked by Labour's NEC from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election and will not run as an independent.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Ford says province will take over Billy Bishop airport | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the province will take control of Billy Bishop airport from Toronto, planning to bring jets and extend the runway as an economic development initiative.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Voting begins for new federal NDP leader | CBC News

This is an opportunity for the membership to decide not only who the next leader is going to be, but what the future of the party is going to look like. That gives me hope that despite the election result, the NDP is here to stay.
Canada news
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Council leader ousted over election delay row

Labour retained leadership of Nuneaton and Bedworth council despite ousting its leader; deputy Steve Hey became leader and pledged to hold local elections.
fromThe Walrus
4 weeks ago

Is Danielle Smith the Most Powerful Politician in Canada? | The Walrus

In January, Alberta premier Danielle Smith issued an extraordinary threat. Unless Prime Minister Mark Carney gave Alberta more influence over judicial appointments, her government would withhold funding from the courts. In an open letter, Smith argued she wanted judges who reflected Alberta's "distinct legal traditions"-though what those traditions are is unclear.
Canada news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why Starmer's latest U-turn over local elections could be a gift for Reform

The government repeatedly reversed policy, abandoning plans to delay local elections and provoking widespread criticism from opposition, allies, and backbench Labour MPs.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ford muses about filling in part of Toronto waterfront for new convention centre | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is considering filling part of Toronto's waterfront to build a massive new convention centre, citing the current Metro Toronto Convention Centre as inadequate for the city's needs.
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1 month ago

Doug Ford takes issue with Toronto's 13-year timeline to build road safety measures | CBC News

Hand that over to me, I'll show you how to do a roundabout in months, as opposed to 13 years. I'll show you how to do a speed bump. Ford called Toronto's city council the most dysfunctional political arena in the entire country when asked about the report and blamed radical left councillors for the city's problems.
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1 month ago

Ontario not purchased or leased new space for thousands of returning civil servants | CBC News

Ontario government has not signed new leases or purchased real estate despite mandating 60,000 public servants to return to full-time in-office work, causing space shortages.
#conservative-party
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1 month ago
Canada news

Ford salutes Poilievre's leadership result, but says 'you don't win elections at conventions' | CBC News

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1 month ago
Canada news

Ford salutes Poilievre's leadership result, but says 'you don't win elections at conventions' | CBC News

#pierre-poilievre
#ontario-politics
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2 months ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Ontario PCs gather this weekend as some question the Ford government's direction | CBC News

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1 month ago
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ANALYSIS | Stakes are high in Scarborough byelection as NDP, Liberals prepare to square off | CBC News

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2 months ago
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ANALYSIS | Ontario PCs gather this weekend as some question the Ford government's direction | CBC News

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1 month ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | Stakes are high in Scarborough byelection as NDP, Liberals prepare to square off | CBC News

Canada news
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2 months ago

Bonnie Crombie formally resigns as Ontario Liberal Party leader | CBC News

Bonnie Crombie resigned immediately as leader of the Ontario Liberal Party after a weak leadership vote and a decisive defeat in the February 2025 election.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario Liberal caucus names John Fraser as pick for interim leader | CBC News

John Fraser was nominated by the Ontario Liberal caucus to serve as interim leader for a third time.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Carney poaches Ontario NDP's Doly Begum to run for seat vacated by Bill Blair | CBC News

Doly Begum, former Ontario NDP deputy leader and Scarborough Southwest MPP, resigned to run federally as a Liberal in Bill Blair's vacated riding.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Peel school board chair calls takeover a 'smokescreen' for provincial underfunding | CBC Accessibility

Peel District School Board placed under provincial supervision after planned teacher reductions and repeated deficits; board chair blames provincial underfunding and special-education funding shortfalls.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

ANALYSIS | Ontario Liberals to elect new leader Nov. 21, but face difficult party rebuild says interim leader | CBC News

Ontario Liberals will rebuild over the next nine months and elect a new leader on Nov. 21 using a one-member one-vote ranked ballot with online voting.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto councillor hosts rally to demand public inquiry into Eglinton Crosstown LRT | CBC News

A Toronto councillor led a rally demanding a public inquiry into Eglinton Crosstown LRT delays and billion-dollar cost overruns affecting businesses and communities.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario union leader won't be seeking re-election in May vote | CBC News

Fred Hahn will not seek re-election as CUPE Ontario president this spring after controversy over a social-media video; he has led the union since 2010.
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2 months ago

Protesters attempt to disrupt Ford's speech at Ontario PC convention | CBC News

Four individuals caused a disruption at the political event shortly after 6:30 p.m., Sgt. Erin Cranton with the Ontario Provincial Police told CBC Toronto in a statement. Two other individuals caused a second disturbance outside the building and all six were removed from the property with help from Toronto police and event security, he said. The six protesters were released unconditionally and charges were not laid, Cranton added.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Friendly Advice for Pierre Poilievre, from a Former Conservative Leader | The Walrus

F or my party-the Conservative Party of Canada-2025 was an annus horribilis. We suffered a string of strategic missteps, failed to break through to voters on the issues that dominated the national conversation, and paid the price in both public confidence and political momentum. I won't revisit every episode here, but we must acknowledge the reality of a very difficult year and learn from it.
Canada news
#toronto-2026-budget
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1 month ago
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Toronto city council will debate Chow's proposed budget today. Here's what's on the table | CBC News

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1 month ago
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Toronto city council will debate Chow's proposed budget today. Here's what's on the table | CBC News

#ontario-progressive-conservatives
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fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Canada's housing minister defends decision to cut housing fund money for Toronto | CBC News

Federal government reduced Toronto's Housing Accelerator Fund payment by $10 million because city council did not allow sixplexes citywide as promised.
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2 months ago

Liberals announce Danielle Martin will be their candidate for University-Rosedale byelection | CBC News

The Liberal Party announced Saturday afternoon that family physician Dr. Danielle Martin will be their candidate for the upcoming federal byelection in University-Rosedale, the downtown Toronto riding Chrystia Freeland held until she stepped down earlier this month. Martin is the chair of the department of family and community medicine at the University of Toronto. In 2014, she defended Canada's health care system before a partisan U.S. Senate committee an act that received widespread attention at the time.
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1 month ago

Mississauga council encourages residents to fly Canadian flag alongside foreign flags | CBC News

Mississauga city council unanimously encouraged residents to display the Canadian flag alongside foreign flags as a voluntary gesture promoting unity and national pride.
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2 months ago

Ontario education minister putting Peel school board under provincial control | CBC News

Ontario's education minister placed a seventh school board under supervision Wednesday in order to prevent dozens of teachers from being laid off, he says, and he is planning to soon take control of another board over financial concerns. Paul Calandra announced that he has put Peel District School Board under supervision and is giving the York Catholic District School Board two weeks to make a case for avoiding the same fate.
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2 months ago

Toronto clears almost encampments near children's areas, but critics say causes of homelessness remain | CBC News

Toronto removed 46 of 47 homeless encampments within 50 metres of schools, daycares, and playgrounds while offering indoor shelter to many residents.
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1 month ago

Mark Carney joins hands with Canada opposition leader as he pays tribute to school shooting victims

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has told residents of Tumbler Ridge that the country is with you, and we will always be with you, during a candlelight vigil for the eight victims of a mass shooting that has shattered the small mining town. The prime minister, holding hands with opposition leader Pierre Poilievre while flanked by First Nations chiefs and local officials, paid tribute to the families enduring the loss of loved ones,
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1 month ago

Toronto police officer called genesis' of corruption probe denied bail | CBC News

Constable Timothy Barnhardt was denied bail while facing 17 charges tied to alleged corruption, drug trafficking, bribery, and leaking confidential information aiding targeted shootings.
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