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Hundreds pay respects at funeral for New Brunswick’s Greg Thompson
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
Greg Thompson died Sept. 10 after a years-long battle with cancer. He was 72. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Party MLA Nadine Wilson’s assault case heading to mediation
By David Baxter Reporter
According to Wilson’s lawyer Mark Brayford, the Crown prosecutor made the mediation request in Saskatoon provincial court on Thursday. Continue reading
‘It’s unfortunate that MLAs have to resign’: Lenore Zann would like to see election rules changed
Moving from provincial politics to the federal level requires an MLA resign their seat, a rule that one sitting member thinks should be reconsidered. Continue reading
Cost of byelections equal to price of average house: Elections Nova Scotia
On average, Nova Scotia taxpayers are on the hook for $200,000 every time an MLA resigns their seat. Continue reading
MLAs speak out concerning funding for Lethbridge’s Performing Arts Centre
By Chris Chacon Digital Journalist
MLA Shannon Phillips calls out the provincial government for deciding not to fund a performing arts centre project for downtown Lethbridge. Continue reading
Sussex ready to celebrate without Canada Day parade
Canada Day will look a little different in Sussex this year after officials cancelled the town’s annual parade on the country’s birthday. Continue reading
Longtime MLA Andrew Swan saying goodbye to politics
After 15 years as an MLA, Andrew Swan says he will leave politics at the end of his term. Continue reading
New Brunswick’s minister of intergovernmental affairs in hospital: premier
Higgs will assume Thompson’s ministerial duties on an acting basis while he recovers. Continue reading
Truro carpet company moves operations to United States, 240 jobs to be lost
The 240 employees of Tarkett North America were told Tuesday afternoon that the company will move to Georgia and is scheduled to close on July 16. Continue reading
MLA Judy Klassen confirms she’s seeking Liberal nomination in Churchill-Keewatinook Aski
Judy Klassen says she is seeking the federal Liberal nomination in Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, which has been held by New Democrat Niki Ashton since 2008. Continue reading