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Green Leader May calls budget vote a 'mistake'

Green Party leader Elizabeth May publicly states her vote for the government's budget was an error, pledging it will not happen again. Get the full story on this political reversal.

Diageo Workers Ratify Plant Closure Deal in Amherstburg

Workers at the Diageo bottling plant in Amherstburg have ratified a closure agreement after the company decided to move operations to the U.S. The deal includes severance and support, but union calls it a 'hard pill to swallow.'

Atwater Ave. closed Sunday for police operation

Montreal police closed a section of Atwater Avenue Sunday morning for an operation involving a person in distress. No criminal activity is suspected. Motorists advised to avoid the area.

Mercier Bridge down to one lane this weekend

Major traffic disruptions in Montreal this weekend with Mercier Bridge reduced to one lane each way and Highway 30 westbound closed over Highway 10. Plan alternate routes.

$1.03M spent on two government conferences

Taxpayers funded $1.03 million for two lavish 2024 government conferences featuring $94,000 dinners, $1,340 musical spoons, and $915 flower arrangements. Discover the shocking details of federal spending.

Ottawa spent over $1M on Montreal conferences

Federal government spending on two Montreal conferences exceeded $1 million, including musical spoons, scarves, and lavish dinners, drawing criticism from taxpayers.

PBO: Low Chance Carney Govt Hits Fiscal Targets

Canada's budget watchdog reports a mere 7.5% probability the Carney government will achieve its key fiscal anchors, including reducing the deficit-to-GDP ratio. Read the analysis.

Interim PBO's Fiscal Honesty Threatens His Job

Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques exposes unsustainable debt and accounting concerns in Carney government's budget. Will his transparency cost him the permanent position?

Liberals survive fourth confidence vote in Ottawa

Canada's minority Liberal government survives another confidence vote on a budgetary motion, averting a snap election as opposition leaders criticize their methods as unsustainable.

Carney's accounting tricks fail to impress

Parliamentary Budget Officer finds Carney government's capital spending definition 'overly expansive' in new report. Read the full analysis of Canada's fiscal framework.

WestJet CEO apologizes for 200 disability complaints

WestJet's CEO told a parliamentary committee the airline received 200 disability complaints in 2023, calling each case 'unacceptable' and vowing improvements for accessible air travel in Canada.

Stanley Park Seawall Closed for Maintenance

Stanley Park seawall closes from Third Beach to Prospect Point November 17-28 for essential slope stabilization work. Plan alternate routes for cycling and walking.

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