Local News

Division 3 Councillor Bokenfohr appointed to FCM

Sturgeon County Division 3 Councillor Wayne Bokenfohr will be adding to his duties and representing the County federally after being appointed to six Federation of Canadian Municipalities committees. […]

Columns

National Column: Health minister is one MP to watch

Nine months after Justin Trudeau’s government was sworn in, it’s becoming clearer which cabinet
ministers have begun to distinguish themselves from the rest. I’d recommend keeping an eye on Jane Philpott, the health minister. […]

Morinville News

Hetherington new 3rd Canadian Division and JTFW commander

Brigadier-General Simon Hetherington was appointed Commander, 3rd Canadian Division (3 Cdn Div) and Joint Task Force West (JTFW) at a change of command ceremony held July 11 at 3rd Canadian Division Support Base Edmonton. […]

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National Column: Pride proud to not single out groups

Toronto’s Pride parade prides itself on never shouting down – or shutting down – participants.

That may be news to the Toronto chapter of Black Lives Matter, which rained on this month’s parade when it ransomed the event. But it’s an important distinction, the difference between protest tactics and parade principles. […]

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National Column: Coffee, tea or electoral reform?

“Congratulations! You have decided to host a dialogue on Canadian federal electoral reform,” I read in the federal government’s new handbook, Your Guide to Hosting a Successful Dialogue on Canadian Federal Electoral Reform, as I walked up Parliament Hill on Thursday. […]

Local News

Mail could stop Friday, business group concerned

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is encouraging the postal service to find a solution to what they see as a growing pension problem and urging a quick settlement before any mail disruption.

Before Monday’s 72-hour notice of a postal lockout, the CFIB issued a letter to Canada Post President and CEO Deepak Chopra calling for a settlement and noting pension costs must be lowered to ensure plans are sustainable and don’t force rate hikes or service cuts on customers.
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National Column: Effort matters more than pep talks

I like a good speech, too, just like you. Even when it doesn’t always line up precisely with the facts.

Canada’s Parliament has seen many distinguished visitors, but those who were there will be talking about Barack Obama’s speech for years to come. In the perilous hour, with Britain apparently pulling out of the European Union and Donald Trump the likely Republican nominee for president, Obama made a detailed and compelling case for a more generous path. […]

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National Column: Trudeau channels Harper on Ukraine

Some days it’s as though Stephen Harper never lost the election. Okay, not most days, but some. That was a hawkish speech Justin Trudeau delivered on Ukraine to a Ukrainian-Canadian audience last week in Toronto. A robust statement of continuity in Canadian policy. […]

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National Column: Canada’s patchy history with LGBTQ rights

Mere hours after the Orlando mass shooting it was already clear that its political fallout in the United States would be both divisive and significant. The tragedy is inflaming an already polarized presidential contest. It may yet turn out to be a watershed moment in the campaign. […]

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National Column: The Trudeau Interview: Fourth of five parts

Canada would be seen as a “banana republic” if it scrapped a $15-billion deal to sell armed vehicles to Saudi Arabia, Justin Trudeau says.

“People have to know that when you sign a deal with Canada, a change in governments won’t immediately scrap the jobs and benefits coming from it,” the prime minister said in an interview in his office in Parliament’s Centre Block. “Because we’re not a banana republic.” […]