Tens of thousands of federal public service jobs should be eliminated, think tank says

SummaryThe village's water pipeline, linking the water pumping station to the treatment plant, has been frozen since at least March, necessitating the use of water delivery trucks. These trucks must travel further out of town to collect water, which is then manually chlorinated, resulting in slower delivery to the community of approximately 2,100 residents. This situation highlights the challenges faced by the village in maintaining access to clean water during harsh weather conditions. Full Article

The election outcome in Terrebonne, where Liberal Tatiana Auguste initially won by 35 votes, shifted to a Bloc Québécois victory by 44 votes, and finally reverted to Auguste by a single vote after a judicial recount. However, issues with mail-in ballots sent by Elections Canada, including incorrect postal codes, may lead to a tie, prompting the Bloc to seek a judicial review to potentially rerun the election. This situation raises concerns about the electoral process's...

The Bloc Québécois plans to contest the recent election result in Terrebonne, where the Liberals won by a single vote, citing an irregularity involving a mail-in ballot that was not counted. Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet stated that this oversight, which could have resulted in a tie, warrants a new election as it undermines trust in democratic processes. The party aims to seek a ruling from the Superior Court of Quebec, with implications for election integrity...

This week, Ontario announced plans to permanently remove tolls from Highway 407 East, projected to save commuters approximately $7,200 annually starting June 1, 2025. The highway, which spans 151.4 kilometers and connects various regions in the Greater Toronto Area, will be toll-free for the last stretch of its provincially owned segment, following previous toll removals on Highways 412 and 418. Premier Doug Ford acknowledged the potential for future acquisition of the toll-operated western section, emphasizing...

The Public Health office in Seattle has confirmed a case of measles in a Canadian resident who was in King and Snohomish counties from April 30 to May 3, while potentially infectious. The individual visited several public locations, including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and a list of 16 sites with exposure times has been provided to the public. This case is unrelated to previous local measles cases, highlighting concerns over declining vaccination rates that have led...

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre condemned Liberal cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault as a threat to national unity following Guilbeault's controversial comments on pipelines, which sparked backlash in Alberta. Poilievre criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney for appointing Guilbeault, who argued that Canada should focus on maximizing existing pipeline use rather than constructing new ones, erroneously stating the capacity of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith echoed concerns about Guilbeault's impact on the...