New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone violated the city’s code of conduct by accepting an all-expenses paid trip to Dubai for a climate conference, as found by the ethics commissioner. Although he attended the COP28 Local Climate Action Summit in good faith, the commissioner determined that the luxury travel and accommodations provided were not in line with his duties as a member of council. Johnstone has accepted the findings and recommendation for additional training.
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Juhl: Will Santa's letters to children be delayed by the strike at Canada Post?
Santa has a history of supporting unions since the Great Elven Uprising of 1884. Despite the Canada Post strike, he is expected to be prepared with pen and paper when letters from Canadian children start arriving in mid-November. The strike, which began on Nov. 15, is over demands for better wages, working conditions, and pensions. Full Article
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