Local politics

Local politics


Promises and apologies from Premier as candidates duke it out at debate and forum

Representatives for the three official territorial parties endeavoured to woo the audiences at two forums held in Whitehorse over Oct. 8 and 9. Both events took place at the Gold Rush Inn in the downtown of the Yukon capital city: the first debate on Oct. 8 was organized by the Council of Yukon First Nations. […]

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Ag Sponsorship Request referred to budget talks

With the end of their term fast approaching, Vauxhall council has referred a funding request to upcoming budget deliberations. During their regular Oct. 6 meeting, Vauxhall town council received a support request from the Vauxhall Ag Society Rodeo Grounds Committee. According to the request, the committee is fundraising for and in the middle of constructing […]

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Two-time candidate says council needs better decision making

City council candidate Kelly Allard aims to bring council back on track with co-operation, open information and made-in-Medicine Hat solutions. This is not the first time Allard has run for council, something she was spurred on to from a growing dissatisfaction with how the municipal government has addressed a variety of issues over past terms. […]

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Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal addresses Save Bonnerworth protesters decrying ‘profound dysfunction at city hall’

Mayor Jeff Leal briefly addressed a large demonstration outside of Peterborough City Hall — organized by the Coalition to Save Bonnerworth Park — on Monday evening after months of avoiding direct recognition of citizens’ concerns about the $4.4 million park redevelopment. Emerging from the front doors of city hall to a chorus of boos and […]

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