Council halts arts move to Veiner Centre pause debated
City council pauses plans to relocate arts groups to the Veiner Centre. Councillor Bill Cocks notes the pause is to examine options while Friesen and Pearson clash over open doors for seniors and a third use. The motion keeps Primrose as preferred site with economic concerns cited.
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Harper warns against opening refugee floodgates
Prime Minister Stephen Harper cited security risks in refusing to commit to taking more Syrian refugees. Provinces pledge funds while visa officers in Beirut struggle to implement biometrics for screening. The government aimed to resettle 1,300 by 2014 but met the target in 2015.
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Tight race sparks coalition discussion
The Canadian political scene cools into a three way race with Harper Mulcair and Trudeau facing questions about coalition plans if a minority government results. Harper maintains opposition to coalitions while outlining an education savings plan and criticizing rivals for high taxes and deficits.
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