Why the Conservatives and the PM need an election now to save themselves. September 7, 2008 Some high profile Conservatives are not seeking re-election. Do they see the title wave coming? Are they afraid? The real reason the federal Conservatives…
Harper calls election for Oct. 14, ignores own fixed-election date law September 7, 2008 Bruce Cheadle, THE CANADIAN PRESS The move sends Canadians to the polls for the third time in four years. Against the backdrop of a…
Ontario plant’s cheese added to Listeria list September 4, 2008 Cheese produced at an Ontario plant has been added to the long list of products feared tainted with the potentially deadly Listeria bacteria. The…
Does Harper hold a majority surprise? September 4, 2008 Mike Cassese/Reuters – Electoral gains in Quebec would translate into a long-hoped for majority for Stephen Harper. Is Stephen Harper serious when he says…
Eglinton subway not in cards – David Miller September 3, 2008 But only paperwork in the way of Spadina extension, Mayor says By: Natalie Alcoba National Post Published: Saturday, July 26, 2008 Government officials signalled…
Toronto introduces first ‘scramble’ crossings to improve pedestrian safety August 29, 2008 TORONTO — Pedestrians and drivers in Toronto will have to get used to a new traffic term: the scramble. Thursday was the first day…
PM cancels Jean’s Beijing trip, fuelling election hype August 27, 2008 Prime Minister Stephen Harper has asked Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean not to attend the Paralympic Games in Beijing, in a move further suggesting Harper…
Toronto transit looks to reopen streetcar bidding August 27, 2008 TORONTO, Aug 26 (Reuters) – Toronto’s transit authority said on Tuesday it will recommend to its commissioners that it enter into a new bidding…
Snap election all but certain: Harper August 26, 2008 OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper portrayed a snap election as a virtual certainty Tuesday morning and hinted it will likely be triggered next…
TTC streetcar deal to Alstom? August 25, 2008 By Christina Blizzard It’s a contract worth $3 billion in tax dollars and thousands of jobs for the provincial economy. The TTC’s bid to…
