Politician

• Over 200 family members and friends say goodbye to longtime Kingston political figure

  Over two hundred friends and family members attended a private funeral for longtime political advisor Hugh Segal.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2023
  
• Jason Kenney in good company with former Alberta’s premiers to step down mid-term

  Kenney, who announced in May he would be stepping down as party leader after unfavorable party support vote, will be replaced as Alberta's premier Thursday.

  Politics

  Oct 2, 2022
  
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• UCP candidate Leela Aheer helps bull rider to safety at Strathmore Stampede

  Leela Aheer instinctively jumped into the bull ring at the Strathmore Stampede to help a fallen rider who was being rolled by his bull.

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  Aug 1, 2022
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• Jeff Yurek to resign, not seek 4th term as MPP for Elgin-Middlesex-London

  In a statement, Yurek said he believed it was the right time to step down, and that it was time for voters to 'select a new voice to represent their interests in Queen's Park.'

  Politics

  Jan 7, 2022
• N.S. cabinet minister stepping down to try and run for federal Liberals in Halifax West

  Minister Lena Metlege Diab has announced that she will be stepping away from provincial politics as she seeks to become the Liberal MP for Halifax West, Geoff Regan's old riding.

  Politics

  Jun 8, 2021
• Longtime Saint John Deputy Mayor Shirley McAlary not re-offering in May election

  Shirley McAlary says she will not be re-offering in the May election, and jokes she will instead "get my own dog" or perhaps "get a new job."

  Politics

  Mar 16, 2021
• Women still under-represented in Nova Scotia politics: ‘We need those voices’

  Women in elected office say getting more females into politics requires changing how people of all ages view the roles.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2020
• Hundreds pay respects at funeral for New Brunswick’s Greg Thompson

  Greg Thompson died Sept. 10 after a years-long battle with cancer. He was 72.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2019
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• Ranking Nova Scotia MLAs by reported expenses

  An overview of MLA expenses between April and September of 2018 shows an average of $31,000 per member, with some of the province’s farthest-travelling members over and above that by 50 per cent.

  Politics

  Dec 11, 2018
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• Manitoba Liberals call for suspension of politicians accused of harassment

  With growing claims against MLA Cliff Graydon, Manitoba Liberals say the conflict-of-interest commissioner should be given power to investigate ethical matters and suspend MLAs without pay.

  Politics

  Nov 15, 2018