Tag: Canada

  • Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on the Federal Election

      October 19, 2015 Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the result of the 2015 federal election: “I would like to congratulate Prime Minister designate Justin Trudeau on his electoral victory. “I look forward to working collaboratively with him to build a strong Alberta within a strong Canada. “As leaders, we need to…

  • Jean Statement on Results of Federal Election

      FORT MCMURRAY, AB (October 19, 2015): Wildrose Leader Brian Jean issued the following statement on the results of the federal election: “On behalf of the Wildrose Official Opposition, I congratulate Justin Trudeau on the results of today’s decisive election. The Liberals had a well-run campaign, and I look forward to having an opportunity to…

  • National 2015 Elections Results and the Foothills Riding Results

    National 2015 Elections Results and the Foothills Riding Results

    Here are the National results as reported by Elections Canada Party                                     Seats                %            Number of Votes Liberal                                      184                54.4%             6,930,136 Consevative                                99                29.3%             5,600,496 NDP-New Democratic Party          44                13.0%              3,461,262 For the full results…

  • Statement from John Walsh, President of the Conservative Party of Canada

    Statement from John Walsh, President of the Conservative Party of Canada

    OCTOBER 20, 2015 I have spoken with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, he communicated to me a request to initiate a number of actions pursuant to my responsibilities as laid out in the constitution of the Conservative Party of Canada. I thanked the Prime Minister for his leadership on behalf of our party. Stephen Harper has…

  • Fair Vote Canada offers a tool to look at Disregarded Votes

      On Election Day, Fair Vote Canada will be offering Canadians a different way to analyze election results with the website http://myvoteshouldcount.ca/. This website will provide live results for each riding and party by percentage of unrepresented votes. An unrepresented vote is a vote that will not be represented in the legislature because it did…

  • Nine in 10 Small Business Voters are Decided

    Nine in 10 Small Business Voters are Decided

      One-quarter participated in advance polls  Toronto – Ninety per cent of Canadian small business voters have made up their minds heading into Monday’s federal election and a quarter have already voted, according to a member survey conducted this week by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).  Another 72 per cent of respondents say they…

  • Why I’m Voting for……

    Why I’m Voting for……

    By E.P. Whinters When I wrote my first article as a Guest Columnist for the Gateway Gazette many moons ago, I put forth my intention: to select every week some aspect of the coming election; to study, research and reflect without bias (as much as possible), in hopes that I can make an intelligent decision…

  • Today History Will Be Made ~ Be a Part of It: VOTE!

    Today History Will Be Made ~ Be a Part of It: VOTE!

    Election 2015 Polling stations are open from 7:30am to 7:30pm. Where do I vote? Foothills (Alberta) Find out by clicking here If you live outside of the Foothills area you can find your information by click here: http://www.elections.ca/home.aspx  

  • Canadians Recognize Most Beloved Small Businesses

    Canadians Recognize Most Beloved Small Businesses

      Canada’s Small Business Saturday 2015 is October 24  Toronto – Small Business Saturday is just around the corner and to celebrate, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is recognizing Canada’s most-loved small businesses.  Winnipeg’s Chocolatier Constance Popp received the most votes across Canada and joins Island Hill Farm in Charlottetown, Merchant of Tennis in…

  • UPDATED: Housing and Homelessness Election Guide 2015

    UPDATED: Housing and Homelessness Election Guide 2015

    This Election Guide provides a non-partisan, independent, research-based analysis of the housing/homelessness platforms of the four major parties for the 2015 federal election in Canada. This analysis is based on the recommendations stemming from the State of Homelessness in Canada 2014 report and provides important information to help voters make an informed decision. NEW: The…

  • Waterloo Ontario Campus of Wilfred Laurier University in Lockdown as Police Investigate Internet Threat

    Waterloo Ontario Campus of Wilfred Laurier University in Lockdown as Police Investigate Internet Threat

    Waterloo Region, ON – Waterloo Regional Police General Detectives and Wilfrid Laurier University Police are working together to ensure the safety of students and faculty as an internet threat was received by the University. The Waterloo campus of Wilfrid Laurier University will be closed for the day as investigators determine the validity of the threat…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Herbal Medicines

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Herbal Medicines

    What are they? Herbal medicines are extracts from plants and flowers used to prevent and treat illness. Herbal remedies have been used for a wide range of conditions, from headaches to depression, PMS to insomnia. Most health food stores contain hundreds of bottles or packages of tablets containing various herbal preparations. Some common herbs include:…

  • Who Promises What?

    Who Promises What?

      By  E.P. Whinters We are on the brink of change and it behooves each of us to not only vote, but to vote according to what we truly believe – what will be best for the future of our nation and what we believe to be right in our hearts. In an effort to…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Skunks and Pumpkins

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Skunks and Pumpkins

      By Reena Nerbas Skunk Odour Dear Reena, How can I remove skunk odor from my clothing? Betty Dear Betty, Soak your clothes in the following solution; 4-cups 3% hydrogen peroxide, one-quarter cup baking soda and 1 tsp. liquid dish soap (I prefer Dawn); mix, soak for 30 mins. and rinse. Car Parked Under Trees…

  • Time and Date: Thanksgiving Day in Canada

    Time and Date: Thanksgiving Day in Canada

    Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957. It is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year. What do people do? Many people have a day off work on the second Monday of October. They often…