Since he resigned as premier a couple of years ago, he’s been serving as Canada’s ambassador to Germany. Rather than rehash those thoughts, here’s a verbatim excerpt that I think sums it up quite well. He put together a solid record on the Indigenous file, the environment and ethics in government, and championed the trades. He will, indeed, be a tough act to follow. He has served as mayor of Kamloops, school board chair and TNRD director, and is a retired daily newspaper editor.
Biden and Trump meet at White HouseNewsDuration 0:46U.S. President Joe Biden greeted president-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday for a visit that has traditionally been part of the transition of power, but which wasn't part of the transition four years ago after Biden defeated Trump.
Green was a lifelong family friend to Trudeau and, as reported by the National Post, his family owns a luxury estate in Jamaica where Trudeau has stayed at no cost. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is travelling to Bermuda today to give a eulogy at the funeral for businessman Peter Green. Green was a lifelong family friend to Trudeau and, as reported by the National Post, his family owns a luxury estate in Jamaica where Trudeau has stayed at no cost. Trudeau’s last holiday trip to the posh Caribbean locale stirred a raft of political controversy at the start of the year, which came as Canadians were tightening their belts due to the higher cost of living.
People living at downtown Guelph homeless encampment asked to moveNewsDuration 1:29Written eviction notices handed out to residents of the encampment in Guelph's St. George Square in late October took effect on Wednesday. Unoccupied tents were removed and bylaw officers were waiting for the remaining few residents to leave voluntarily. Doug Godfrey, the general manager of Guelph's operations department, said in an emailed statement that bylaw officers may issue trespass notices to those who choose not to comply with the eviction order. Reporting by Cameron Mahler/CBC.
Local CUPW president comments on looming Canada Post strikeNewsDuration 8:05Canada Post workers may go on strike by Friday. The union issued a 72-hour notice on Tuesday, followed by a lockout notice from the Crown Corporation. If progress isn't made at the bargaining table, a work stoppage could occur.
John Horgan Remembered As Compassionate Leader And Dedicated Public Servant The former Premier of British Columbia and ambassador to Germany passes away at 65 after lengthy battle with cancerJohn Joseph Horgan, the former Premier of British Columbia and recently appointed ambassador to Germany, has passed away at the age of 65. During his time as Premier, Horgan was known for his dedication to social justice and public health policies, earning respect across party lines, including from political opponents. Horgan's political career was defined by his dedication to fostering cooperation among differing political ideologies. His tenure saw the transformation of public health services, which prioritized accessibility and inclusivity for all British Columbians. The impact of Horgan’s service extends beyond politics, marking him as not simply a leader but as someone whose heart was always with the people of British Columbia.
John Horgan Remembered For His Connection With People Former B.C. premier and ambassador to Germany passes away after courageous battle with cancerFormer British Columbia Premier John Horgan has passed away at the age of 65, following his brave battle with cancer. Despite occasional controversies, including decisions around infrastructure and natural resource management, Horgan maintained significant public support throughout his career. Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto hailed Horgan as warm and genuine, with nuances of humor and connection deeply engrained. John Horgan leaves behind not just memories, but legacies steeped with the ideals of community service and genuine connection.
It’s just shocking’: Liberal cabinet minister’s shifting Indigenous identity scorned – National PostNov 13, 2024Indigenous people irked by Randy Boissonnault first identifying as Cree, then switching to MétisOTTAWA — Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault says his shifting claims from being “non-status adoptive Cree” to recently stating his adoptive mother is “status Métis” are a “reflection of his family exploring their own history” and not him claiming Indigenous status. Boissonnault’s spokesperson Alice Hansen sent National Post a statement Tuesday offering new details about the minister’s changing stories about his adoptive family’s identity, which had raised concerns among some Indigenous people. Hansen said that Boissonnault’s mentions of being “adopted Cree” in Parliament in 2016 and 2018 came from an explanation from an Indigenous researcher based on the minister’s understanding of his adoptive family’s history “at the time.”Read More: https://nationalpost.com/news/randy-boissonnault-indigenous-identity
A half Newfoundland and Labrador, half Ukraine flag hangs in the window of a home in St. John's. (Paul Daly/CBC - image credit)A half Newfoundland and Labrador, half Ukraine flag hangs in the window of a home in St. John's. Yuliia Veretennyk says Ukrainians are worried after Donald Trump claimed presidential victory in the United States this week. (Paul Daly/CBC)A Ukrainian living in Newfoundland is on edge in the wake of the Donald Trump victory in the United States. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Washington.
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Israel has deliberately made northern Gaza unlivable, say Palestinians. For humanitarian advocates, Israel's conduct in northern Gaza represents another example of how the Netanyahu government is allowed to escape accountability. Before 2005, Israeli settlers had created more than 20 settlements in Gaza, but Israel unilaterally dismantled them and relocated the Jewish population. "What is Netanyahu's real plan regarding northern Gaza? Aside from the human rights groups who raised alarm over the IDF's actions in northern Gaza, inside Israel reaction to the ethnic cleansing accusations has been muted.
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Canadian rental prices fell 1.2 per cent in October compared to the same time last year, marking the first time that annual rents have declined since July 2021, according to a new report. The average cost of rent around the country is now $2,152 per month. That's down $50 a month from June's record high (new window) of $2,202 per month. Declines in big cities, prices up in smaller marketsToronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary each saw decreases in October. However, rental prices in smaller mid-sized markets were still on the rise, reflecting a spike in demand (new window) as Canadians seek housing in less expensive markets.
Gatineau couple's road trip takes violent turnNewsDuration 2:37Geneviève Plouffe says she and her husband Martin Audette were inside their parked bus on Oct. 28 when a group of armed assailants fired on the vehicle and forced their way inside.
A Kingston, Ont., doctor celebrated for organizing drive-thru vaccination clinics that helped thousands get shots at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic is now being ordered to pay back more than $600,000 in fees for those same services. Dr. Elaine Ma said she organized 45 mass vaccination clinics that administered roughly 35,000 doses between April 2021 and the following February. It's a situation the president of the Ontario Medical Association said rewards a heroic effort with rigid bureaucracy. Dr. Dominik Nowak, president of the Ontario Medical Association, called Ma's efforts during the pandemic heroic. Oglaza said neither he nor Ma were aware of the OHIP bulletin she's now accused on contravening.
