Nepean Conservative candidate Barbara Bal has reported the destruction and theft of her election signs to Ottawa police, accusing Liberal Party campaign workers of using her marked wooden stakes for signs supporting Liberal candidate Mark Carney. Bal provides video evidence of her signs being replaced with Carney signs, calling the actions unethical and an attempt to disrupt democracy. Despite facing the Liberal party leader as an opponent, Bal continues to run a spirited campaign, emphasizing her local ties to Nepean and highlighting the differences between herself and Carney, who she describes as a parachuted candidate.
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How this northern Alberta First Nation used 'community capitalism' to raise living standards
Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN), located along the Athabasca River in Alberta, has leveraged revenue from its First Nation-owned companies to enhance living standards for its 900 members. With 97% of its revenue averaging $1.7 billion annually from the oil sands sector since 1986, FMFN has prioritized community capitalism, leading to economic self-sufficiency and significant investments in education and infrastructure. Chief Raymond Powder emphasizes the community's commitment to balancing business interests with cultural preservation, ensuring...
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