New Democrats face seat losses amid strategic voting fallout
NDP voters shifted for strategic reasons in the 2025 federal election leaving the party from 24 seats down to seven. Yuk-Sem Won and Joy Wakefield describe a climate of fear and fragmented media that shaped results while Jagmeet Singh steps down, signaling a rebuild with a renewed emphasis on social justice and government accountability.
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Neebing Conmee weather rainstorm tested local resilience
Neebing and Conmee municipalities weathered a heavy rainstorm with no emergency declaration. Erika Kromm noted roads waterlogged in spots and a culvert undermining near McClusky Drive east of Oliver Creek Road. McClusky Drive partial closure underway as crews repair. Mayor Sheila Maxwell praised prior creek work enabling continued mobility. Agricultural director Tar Lok Singh Sahota said seeds unlikely washed away. reseeding an option in extreme cases though costly and time consuming.
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Carneys win tests Liberals in a divided Canada
Liberal leader Carney promised to unite a divided Canada after a minority win. He aims to work with other MPs amid U S tensions, while Trump signaled ongoing trade and sovereignty pressures. Poilievre conceded, congratulated Carney, and vowed continued debate as Conservatives regroup. Ontario Premier Ford and others hailed the result, urging cooperation on resource development and trade.
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Thunder Bay to fund homeless shelter village with 2.8 million
The Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board will provide 2.8 million toward a temporary shelter village contingent on construction starting by July. City officials warned May location decision is needed to secure funds, with work planned to begin this summer and resident move-in in late 2025. A third party administrator has yet to be chosen.
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