Liberals will table the federal budget on Nov. 4, Champagne says
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government will table the federal budget on Nov. 4.
The long-awaited spending plan will be the federal Liberals' first under Prime Minister Mark Carney and comes as Ottawa's budget watchdog says he's worried about a lack of fiscal prudence.
It also will be Champagne's first budget as finance minister. He announced the date during question period Tuesday.
He said the plan will offer a "generational investment" in Canada's future.
Leslie back in Ottawa for busy fall session
Portage-Lisgar MP Branden Leslie says returning to Ottawa carries the feeling of a fresh start after a year of prorogation, an election, and a short sitting before summer recess.
"It's kind of got a bit of a back-to-school vibe, of course," notes Leslie. "We're excited to get back and look forward to seeing a lot of promises that this Liberal government has made, hopefully, come into action because they're not all terrible ideas, especially the ones that they certainly stole from the Conservative Party."
Slippery surface concerns at Morden Spray Park being addressed
Alongside Lake Minnewasta and Colert beach, the spray park at Morden Park is also a popular way to stay cool during Summer. With the spray park shut down for the season, Mayor Nancy Penner says the city will be moving forward with some upgrades.
Sports firing up at Morris school
Many athletic programs at the Morris school are either underway or about to get going, and for Athletic Director Stephanie Kurylko says it's going to be a special year for many students.
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Tattoo artists give back: Colourfully Dark supports Candlelighters in Winkler
Tabitha and Shorty from Colourfully Dark Tattoo Design are not just talented tattoo artists they are spreading joy, colour, and compassion while raising funds for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation. The duo looks forward to turning their studio into a place where art meets heart and community. The artists are offering ribbon tattoos for one hundred dollars each with all proceeds going directly to Candlelighters.
GVSD wraps up major summer projects ahead of new school year
Garden Valley School Division (GVSD) students returned to class this fall with a number of behind-the-scenes upgrades having been completed across schools throughout the summer.
Secretary Treasurer Kevin Vovchuk said the division’s maintenance team, led by supervisor Davis Wieler, was busy over the summer months, taking advantage of empty classrooms to finish the projects.
Man facing extradition after migrant family froze to death at Canada-U.S. border
Another man has been arrested in connection with a human smuggling operation that saw a migrant family freeze to death on the Canada-U.S. border near Emerson, Man.
Fenil Patel was arrested Sept. 5 on an extradition request from the United States, the Justice Department in Ottawa said Tuesday. The 37-year-old faces a hearing this week in Ontario Superior Court.
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Katie Cares Online Auction makes its return for 2025
The Katie Cares Fashion Show has become an annual event that unites the community to raise funds for Katie Cares, a local charity that provides various supports to those who experience hospital stays.
Last year, the organization introduced a new component to the fundraiser that allowed the community to get involved from afar — the Katie Cares Online Auction.
Freeland resigns from cabinet as she takes on new role as special envoy to Ukraine
Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Chrystia Freeland as Canada's new special envoy for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
While Freeland announced her resignation as transport minister on social media today, she will remain in the House of Commons as an MP until the next election.
She left today's regular cabinet meeting smiling and talking with Carney, but neither answered questions from reporters stationed outside the room.