The trial of Projet Montréal’s former executive director, accused of concealing staff overtime as a campaign expense in the 2017 municipal election, concluded with debates over the legality of election campaign work in Quebec’s municipal elections law. The case centered on conflicting arguments regarding the nature of campaign activities and their classification as legitimate expenses, raising questions about the ethical boundaries in political campaigns. Despite the trial’s conclusion, the controversy highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in election practices.
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Hamilton cops arrest Calgary man in targeted murder
Dirk Nyhuis was targeted and murdered in Hamilton, one of three murders this month. Cory Mahoney, a 40-year-old Calgary man, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in Nyhuis' death. The victim and accused were billiards players who knew each other, with no apparent motive or recovered weapon in the ongoing investigation. Full Article
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