Bill C-223 push for a national guaranteed livable income
The text urges MPs to back Bill C-223 to create a National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income in Canada. It cites rising poverty since 2020, CERB effects, and improved outcomes from basic income pilots, noting a first parliamentary study and potential broad social benefits.
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Cross Canada
Statistics Canada
Canada
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Food Banks Canada
Manitoba
Ontario
Port Arthur Fort William tug remembered in Thunder Bay plea
A Thunder Bay speaker pleads for preservation of local maritime history. The letter argues the city council should champion heritage projects including Fort William and Port Arthur, noting the crucial role of a small tug that kept the port open during dark times.
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Canada
Thunder Bay
Port Arthur
Fort William
Council
Plea to honor James Whalen memorial at historic site
Donna H McCullough laments disrespect for the 119 year old James Whalen vessel near AkabeKA Falls, urging city leaders to preserve memory. She recalls watching local landmarks by the Kam River and questions why Longlac can honor its heritage while her town does not.
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James Whalen
Kaministiquia River
Kam River
Ogilvie
Longlac
Alexander Henry
Donna H. McCullough
Akabeka Falls
Community Letters Policy and Submissions Guideline
A notice explains that the community journal prioritizes letters up to 300 words and may edit for space style accuracy and clarity. It invites opinions via email at letters chroniclejournal com, and requests full name address and day phone number with submissions.
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Chroniclejournal.com
U S gun violence spills into Canada opinion
A Toronto Star editorial cites U S gun violence spreading to Canada and urges gun control reforms. It criticizes Trump and the NRA, notes U S school shootings as a national scar, and argues voters must back changes to curb handguns and mass killings. John Kennedy Dr yden.
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Toronto Star
Canada
U.S
Donald Trump
National Rifle Association
NRA
Kamala Harris
White House
United States
Sand Creek
Colorado
Wounded Knee
South Dakota
John Kennedy Dryden
Winter bus rule change prompts road safety plea
Thunder Bay letters demand higher priority snow clearing as Ford government expands school bus eligibility. Kids face longer walks on uncleared streets and uphill in -25 C, risking injuries while parents consider bus use at family expense. Elizabeth Pim urges council to boost plowing.
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Ford
Council
Elizabeth Pim
Thunder Bay
Speed up pharmacare rNHE bill to free contraceptives
The first phase of pharmacare would make contraceptives free and sits in the Senate awaiting a third reading and royal assent before the next steps. Liberals must introduce phase two with a plan listing about a hundred thousand free drugs for Canadians, addressing gaps for part time workers lacking workplace insurance.
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Rnhe
Senate
Canada
New Zea
Land
Australia
United Kingdom
Gillies Township Budget Process Draws Resident Criticism
A Gillies Township resident demands more transparency and accountability as the budget process faces delays and high proposed tax hikes. Concerns include a 4.11 percent proposed increase, 55 percent councillor remuneration rise, limited public access, and lack of posted draft budget ahead of a Monday meeting.
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Gillies Township
White River
Dorion
Gillies
Enbridge
Covid
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