Regional Politics Archives - Page 18 of 35

The Homeless v. Abbotsford: Where Do Ya Want ‘Em To Go?

The plight of the park-dwelling homeless of Abbotsford went before a B.C. Supreme Court justice on Friday, where the city's defence team got on the offensive and made moves to delegitimize the case. The Pivot L...

Rob Ford’s Cleaned Up Message Isn’t Working

A new Toronto poll is putting Rob Ford on the front page again, though it isn’t as though he needs the help. The poll, which essentially states that people are sick of Ford and his nonsense and don’...

#ShirtlessHorde Brings the Heat to Rob Ford

A mob of half-naked citizens formed around 250 Richmond Street West this morning to protest Rob Ford during his radio interview this morning on Newstalk 1010. At long last, angry Torontonians have realized Rob ...

Wynne’s Throne Speech and Ontario’s Credit Outlook

Katheleen Wynne gave her speech from the throne this afternoon, the same day that Moody's credit agency shifted Ontario's outlook to negative, underlining a lack of confidence in Ontario's ability to pay its de...

Record High Quebec Gas Tax to Increase, Again

If you're in Montreal, look towards the nearest gas station (unless you're driving, in which case pull over, and read the rest of this article), and you should see a price around 149.4¢/L, the average gas price...

Jim Wilson: Progressive Conservatives’ Reluctant Interim Guy

Yesterday, the Ontario Progressive Conservatives announced Jim Wilson as their interim leader, and the guy couldn't be less excited about the appointment. Wilson, MPP for Simcoe-Grey, told the press that he wil...

BC Strike: School’s Out for Teachers Making $72,000/year

On day 16 of the BC teacher's strike, BC teachers gave a list of summer classes that must go on to the BC Teacher's Federation union leaders. Given that striking teachers will need to teach whichever classes th...

Rob Ford’s New Media Strategy: Avoid, Ignore and Spurn

Rob Ford’s return has been much discussed in the media, but the weird part is that Rob isn’t really taking part. Since his much anticipated return, he has severely limited which journalists can talk to him: he ...

Rob Ford Attacked by Dwight Drummond

Rob Ford just wrapped up an interview with Dwight Drummond on the CBC. A visibly exhausted, depressed, and remorseful Ford kept his cool during the whole process. That didn't stop Drummond from badgering Mayor ...

Marijuana Regulations Reach New High

When Health Canada changed medicinal marijuana regulations in April, some Canadians were dazed and confused – but mostly confused. The move transferred production from “thousands of loosely regulated growers to...