Liberals Survive Key Budget Vote Amid Tie Breaker
In a marathon Commons session Liberals won main budget approval 249 to 53 with Bloc Quebecois in opposition. The vote hinged on a tie broken by the speaker as Belinda Stronach’s defection boosted Liberal support. The deal to gain NDP backing added 4.6 billion in social spending over two years.
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Adventures in Guyana a community sense in week one
The author describes a first week in Guyana marked by heat up to 39C, lush tropical scenery, and a welcoming, relaxed community. Observations include street life with mini buses, flood-prone stilts and hammocks, and vivid wildlife. The piece notes fellow Albertan Sean Welling pursuing physiology at the University of Alberta and volunteering with SIHA.
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City urged to curb cosmetic pesticide use in park
Evelyn Schuler of Medicine Hat argues the city should ban cosmetic pesticides after Park Crescent was sprayed with a mix of 2 4 D and mecoprop. She cites Alberta Environment data noting 2 4 D linked to Agent Orange and questions drinking water guidelines for mecoprop while authorities say levels found are not harmful. She advocates a municipal bylaw like Toronto to phase out chemicals and promote natural pest control.
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Ralston resident airs beefs on help, fame, and politics
A Ralston resident writes a public critique explaining a breakdown of civic help after his van failed with his three children aboard and railing against celebrities like Bono for aid while urging Conservative shifts and Liberal accountability amid Ontario Quebec funding disputes and the sponsorship scandal.
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