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Ontario Premier Doug Ford is clarifying his comments on fourplexes across the province, even as his government shuts down the idea of allowing four-storey buildings to be constructed in residential neighbourhoods without prior municipal approval. On Friday, Ford stated that while he’s in favour of four units on a single …
Read More »Man arrested after making anti-Palestinian comments, assaulting bus driver: Toronto police – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto police say they have arrested a man after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver and made anti-Palestinian comments during an altercation in North York last week. According to police, the incident occurred on Dec.4 around 2:45 p.m., in the Drewry and …
Read More »Ontario MPP Jama subject of censure motion for comments about Israel-Hamas conflict
Ontario Progressive Conservatives are set to introduce a censure motion against Hamilton MPP Sarah Jama in connection with a statement on the Israeli-Hamas conflict in the Middle East. Housing Minister Paul Calandra says his motion would give the Speaker permission not to recognize Jama in the house until she apologizes …
Read More »Ontario MPP faces calls to step aside over Hamas-Israel conflict comments
The leader of Ontario’s NDP is ordering one of her members to withdraw a statement she made about conflict in the Middle East, saying it does not align with the party’s values. Sarah Jama, who was elected in March, came under fire for a statement on fighting between Israel and …
Read More »South Bruce Peninsula mayor resigns after ‘racist’ comments towards local First Nations
The Mayor of South Bruce Peninsula has stepped down after a recording of him making “racist” comments about the plans for the new Chippewas of the Nawash First Nation water treatment plant was posted online. A statement posted on the town’s website Tuesday says that “Garry Michi has resigned as …
Read More »Indigenous leaders say they do not accept Manitoba premier’s comments on landfill search – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 17, 2023 4:21 pm Updated July 17, 2023 9:45 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Indigenous leaders say a search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of women can be done safely and must go ahead. They say …
Read More »Higgs clarifies comments on natural gas, says window is open for First Nations for now – New Brunswick
New Brunswick is reassuring First Nations on Friday that it will work with them on natural gas extractions. This comes following concerns expressed by Indigenous Peoples that Premier Blaine Higgs was ready to move on without them. Negotiations between the province and First Nations groups stalled when members said they …
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