Construction frustration in east Ottawa
Residents and a city councillor are raising concerns over prolonged construction disruptions related to Stage 2 of the LRT. CTV's Dylan Dyson reports.
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Hogan says new cash benefit for departing ministers axed, in wake of CBC report
Premier John Hogan says his cabinet has met and decided to "immediately rescind" a new policy that provided outgoing ministers between $12,000 and $48,000 on their way out the door. In a post on Facebook late Friday afternoon, Hogan reiterated that he was not in cabinet and was not involved in the decision to approve the policy. The new benefit — which came into effect April 1 — was never publicly disclosed, until it was revealed by CBC News on Friday morning. "I became aware of the matter following inquiries from the media and acted quickly to revoke the allowance," Hogan noted in his Facebook post. The stunning reversal came 10 hours after CBC News broke the story about the new transitional allowance policy for ministers. It provided one month's salary for each year of service in cabinet, on a prorated basis, for a minimum of three months and a maximum of 12 months. The province's Executive Council declined to say when the decision was made, noting that it was a decision of cabinet and those deliberations are protected. On Thursday evening, a spokesperson for Hogan told CBC News that the premier was not in cabinet when the decision was made, and he was not involved in the decision. That statement sparked barbs from both opposition parties Friday. "I think that's a cop-out," Progressive Conservative Leader Tony Wakeham said in an interview early Friday afternoon. Wakeham called the allowance "another Liberal scandal," and said Hogan, as premier, would be well aware of a decision made by cabinet. "At a time in Newfoundland and Labrador when so many people are hurting with the cost of living, to see taxpayers dollars being secretly paid out to Liberal cabinet ministers and approved by their own ministers, this is scandalous," Wakeham said. NDP Leader Jim Dinn said the decision left him "shaking my head [in] disbelief," and recalling what he's heard while hosting town halls about affordability. "It shows a lack of sensitivity to the struggles that many people face in the province," Dinn said. "If you can make decisions like this, surely there are other things you can do just as easily to help people of the province who are struggling with cost of living." Both leaders spoke to CBC News before Hogan's Facebook post announcing the reversal of the benefit. Since April 1, when the now-rescinded policy came into effect, eight cabinet ministers have either already left or signalled their intentions to not run again when voters go to the polls in a looming provincial election. Hogan's statement on Facebook did not address whether the decision is retroactive, and how it would apply to any money already paid out.
CTV News
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Special flags displayed across Barrie as Canada's premiers head to cottage country
Motorists driving along Highway 400 in Barrie will notice a series of custom flags displayed on five bridges as Canada's premiers head to Huntsville for the 2025 Premiers' Meeting. Flags Unlimited, Canada's largest flag manufacturer based in Barrie, partnered with the City and the Ministry of Transportation to feature the banners, each marked with the year the province or territory joined Confederation, are visible on bridges at Harvie Road, Anne Street, Sunnidale Road, Bayfield Street, and St. Vincent Street. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is hosting the talks as this year's council chair. 'These flags tell the story of our country and the unity that makes us strong. I'm so proud this tribute was made right here in Barrie by Ontario workers,' Ford stated. 'Flags Unlimited, who will soon celebrate 60 years of business in Ontario, has been a proud partner of the City of Barrie for many years,' said Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall. 'Barrie is honoured to be such a visible supporter of this historic Premiers' Meeting.' The banners were developed in-house by Flags Unlimited. After the Premiers' Meeting, each banner will be given to the respective premier as a keepsake. 'It's an incredible honour for our team to contribute to this historic meeting of Canada's Premiers,' said Matt Skipp, Flags Unlimited co-owner. 'Moments like this remind us that our work—though sometimes behind the scenes—allows us to play a small but meaningful part in commemorating Canada's story." The three-day meeting of the country's premiers gets underway Monday at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ont., with trade and tariffs expected to be the main focus. Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to make his way to cottage country Tuesday to attend the meetings.
CBC
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St. John's Pride sees 'one of the largest festival turnouts ever' at weekend parade
More than 3,800 people celebrated in downtown St. John's on Sunday, walking in St. John's Pride's annual parade for 2SLGBTQ+ rights. "We believe this is one of the largest festival turnouts ever," said St. John's Pride communications lead, Ellen Davis, in a statement. The parade started at St. John's city hall, where over 2,400 marchers gathered before snaking through downtown St. John's, ending in Bannerman Park for a large celebration. Over 1,400 people also joined as spectators, said Davis. Davis commended the work of the St. John's Pride board and volunteers, who she said worked hard to put off the event. "Our volunteer board is now taking some well earned rest," said Davis. "This festival takes hundreds of planning hours, thousands of emails, tough conversations, late nights, early mornings, and long days. It takes a village." This year's pride festival theme was "no going back." St. John's Pride co-chair, Eddy St. Coeur, told CBC news on July 18 that the theme was chosen in consideration of rising political attacks against transgender people. The parade was led by Trans Support N.L., a non-profit that provides support to the trans community, "so that we have our entire community, figuratively and quite literally, marching behind [them] down the streets of St. John's," said St. Coeur. 'Walking together towards justice' Trans Support N.L.'s board director, Myka Hollahan, said she felt joy being surrounded by the community while speaking at the Bannerman Park celebration. Hollahan gave a speech about the importance of allyship, and reflected on how it can feel for people to mess up, like by using the wrong pronouns. But, she said, "imperfect allies are still allies." "They're the ones who show up even when they're nervous. They're the ones who say, I don't know, but I want to learn. They're the ones who keep coming back even after they mess up," said Hollahan. "They're the ones who take accountability and are committed to learning and doing better." "And that matters, because allyship isn't about being right all the time. It's about being willing." Hollahan wrapped up her speech by reflecting on the festival, and pointing out that it is not just a celebration, but also about "recognizing that progress doesn't require perfection, it requires people … walking together towards justice," she said. Over 100 community groups and organizations also walked in the parade, including members of St. Mark's Anglican Church. The church's rector, Amanda Taylor, said it was important for them to be there, due to rising hatred and division in the world. "We just feel it's important to show up, and show that we respect the dignity of every human being ... everybody is loved, valued, [and] accepted just as they are," said Taylor.
