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NL PCs Win Narrow Majority as Cities Advance Housing and Streetscape Funds During Mail Strike

Funding deadlines alongside a postal disruption drive near-term decisions across governments and campaigns.

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Acadian Peninsula St. Simon-based Bolero Shellfish Processing Inc. has been leveled what amounts to the largest penalty ever issued by the federal government over the mistreatment of temporary foreign workers.
The Academy Road Business Improvement Zone in north River Heights, known for its boutique shops and cafés, is among five Winnipeg BIZ districts in line for city funding to enhance neighbourhood streetscapes in 2025.
A photo taken from an overpass on Beardsley Road last April shows a birds-eye-view of the massive diesel fuel leak at Murray’s Irving in Woodstock.

Overview

  • Tony Wakeham’s Progressive Conservatives secured 21 of 40 seats to end a decade of Liberal rule, with early priorities on health care, crime and affordability.
  • Wakeham pledged an independent review and a provincewide referendum before any final decision on the proposed Newfoundland and Labrador–Quebec energy partnership.
  • Regina’s executive committee backed $7.2 million for a land bank and related initiatives from federal Housing Accelerator Fund dollars that must be spent by 2027, with council set to vote Oct. 22.
  • Elections Edmonton confirmed roughly 800,000 voter information cards were not delivered during the Canada Post strike, so no mailout will occur as mayoral campaigns rely on door-to-door volunteers and expanded 311 support ahead of the Oct. 20 vote.
  • In the CFL’s penultimate week, Saskatchewan has first place locked while B.C., Calgary, Winnipeg and Edmonton jockey for remaining West Division playoff positions, including a potential crossover berth.