Downtown artist paints at Alive After Five event
Emma Bennett captures Wendy Struck as she works on a painting during Alive After Five in downtown on a Wednesday evening. The scene highlights local art activity and community gathering in a festive urban setting.
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Ontario Liberals win unexpected majority in snap election
Kathleen Wynne led the Ontario Liberals to a fourth straight mandate, defying polls to secure a decisive seat and popular vote edge. Tim Hudak's Conservatives and Andrea Horwath's NDP trailed, with critics citing lingering scandal and fiscal concerns from previous McGuinty decisions.
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Police reassignment following Cecil Hotel incident in 2013
In July 2013 MHPS Police Commission press conference McGrogan announced the three constables would be reassigned to reduce exposure to similar circumstances after the Cecil Hotel incident. He praised their excellent performance records and accountability. Former chair Ryan Jackson supported not suspending them as the matter adjourned to July 17 for Queen's Bench arraignment and trial scheduling.
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Hospital expansion faces bid shortfall and later savings
The initial mechanical tender drew one bidder about 75 percent above expectations and was reissued, then awarded to Professional Mechanical Limited of British Columbia, trimming overrun by about $20 million. An electrical bid also rose but was cut by $4 million. Concrete work advances to the fourth floor with next steps and a winter 2016 completion target for the six storey, 23 200 square metre addition and renovations originally budgeted at $220 million.
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Bill expands access to personal data sparking opposition
Critics contend the measure lowers legal thresholds for obtaining personal information and broadens immunity for providers. Green leader Elizabeth May urged amendments while Liberals and NDP pressed for reporting on data requests. Conservatives defended immunity provisions amid concerns of a chilling effect.
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