Why the Conservatives and the PM need an election now to save themselves.
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 are calling for an election now is that they really do not have a choice. What do I mean by that? Let’s...Harper calls election for Oct. 14, ignores own fixed-election date law
Bruce Cheadle, THE CANADIAN PRESS The move sends Canadians to the polls for the third time in four years. Against the backdrop of a weakening economy, Harper asked Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean to dissolve Canada’s 39th Parliament so that a national vote can be held...Ontario plant’s cheese added to Listeria list
Cheese produced at an Ontario plant has been added to the long list of products feared tainted with the potentially deadly Listeria bacteria. The latest addition comes just one day after Prime Minister Stephen Harper vowed to launch an independent investigation...
Eglinton subway not in cards – David Miller
But only paperwork in the way of Spadina extension, Mayor says By: Natalie Alcoba National Post Published: Saturday, July 26, 2008 Government officials signalled yesterday that construction will soon start on the anticipated Spadina subway extension, even as the Mayor...Toronto introduces first ‘scramble’ crossings to improve pedestrian safety
TORONTO — Pedestrians and drivers in Toronto will have to get used to a new traffic term: the scramble. Thursday was the first day for the city’s new all-stop crossing at the busy downtown intersection of Yonge and Dundas streets. The system allows pedestrians...
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she’s “speechless” about the continued delayed of the Eglinton Crosstown, saying she’s no more knowledgeable on the project than residents and business owners who’ve been waiting years for it to wrap up.
“I don’t know what to say anymore, it’s leaving me speechless,” said Chow.
