NDP loses two more incumbents as Quebec MPs say they won’t run for re-election
Two Quebec MPs added their names to a growing list of NDP caucus members who will not be seeking re-election later this year. Continue reading
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Canada could face severe consequences for cancelling Saudi arms deal: global affairs expert
A global affairs expert says there would be severe geo-political and economic implications for scraping the contract being fulfilled by GDLS. Continue reading
Lindsay Mathyssen aims to replace her mom as MP for London-Fanshawe
Lindsay Mathyssen, the daughter of the current New Democrat MP Irene Mathyssen, said she’s entering the race to take the reigns in the riding. Continue reading
London-Fanshawe MP Irene Mathyssen announces retirement from politics
Irene Mathyssen was first elected as a representative for Middlesex in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1990. Continue reading
Unique meetup pairs young people, decision-makers for one-on-one convos
Connecting on a human level, creating space for real dialogue, and opening up the possibility for long-lasting relationships were some of the event’s goals. Continue reading
London veteran to be honoured with Quilt of Valour
Art Lee will be presented with his quilt in the Activity Room at Chelsey Park Long Term Care Facility at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Continue reading
Activists take to the streets for women’s march in London
On the one-year anniversary of the women’s march that swelled cities worldwide, Londoners took to Victoria Park to march for equality. Continue reading
City hall meeting between local MPs and London councillors gets testy
A semi-annual meeting between London’s local MPs and city council got unusually frank on Wednesday. Continue reading
Canada Day lawn signs draw ire of excluded London residents
“The idea of a select few getting these signs, doesn’t seem to be what Canada is about,” Bob Reid told AM980’s The Craig Needles Show. Continue reading
Birth control should be free for Canadians, NDP MP says
Prescription birth control should be free in Canada, according to New Democrat MP Irene Mathyssen, who is lobbying the Liberals to adopt her new motion and make it law. Continue reading