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Territorial Liberals hold leadership convention to replace Yukon premier
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon Liberal Party will choose its next leader today and he or she will also become the territory’s 11th premier. A leadership convention is being held in Whitehorse where more than 1,000 eligible party members can vote for either Doris Bill, a former Kwanlin Dun First Nation chief, or local businessman Mike ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victoria council to receive report tackling declining social order in B.C.’s capital
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
VICTORIA — A plan with 95 recommendations to address what it calls a “declining social order” in Victoria will appear before councillors today for endorsement and additional financial analysis. Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she hopes council endorses the comprehensive plan, because it gives the city permission to act. She says the plan represents a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll
By Canadian Press on June 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over the past year, a new poll suggests. The Leger poll — released as Canada copes with its second-worst wildfire season on record — says 23 per cent of Canadians who responded said they were personally affected by extreme weather events ... Read More »
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