Five new police officers, Christopher Bedard, Brayden Houle, Carter Ducharme, Dallas Atkins, and James Legaspi, were appointed during a ceremony at the LaSalle Police Services Board meeting. Chief Michael Pearce and Deputy Chief Jason Woods welcomed the officers, with Bedard, Houle, Ducharme, and Atkins starting their careers as cadets in 2024 and Legaspi bringing nine years of policing experience. LaSalle Mayor Crystal Meloche was re-elected as chairwoman of the board, with Coun. Anita Riccio-Spagnuolo serving as vice-chairwoman alongside members Daniel Allen, Morris Brause, and Marie Campagna.
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Deficit to be $4.3B smaller than predicted, but spending plans remain obscure: budget report
The Parliamentary Budget Officer, Yves Giroux, reports that while the federal deficit will be smaller than previously forecasted, uncertainty in the Liberal government's fiscal planning hampers the ability to assess the sustainability of its spending initiatives. This lack of clarity raises concerns about the overall economic impact and future financial stability. Need More Context? 🔎
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