Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Lisa Johnson
Publication Date: November 29, 2024 - 14:55
Elections Alberta prepping for by-election already affected by postal strike
November 29, 2024
Alberta election officials say they are working to get the word out as they deal with a Canada Post strike ahead of a Christmas-week by-election in Lethbridge-West.Because of the postal workers’ strike, Elections Alberta cannot send “Where to Vote” cards to voters, and it says special mail-in ballots must be shipped through a courier service or dropped off in person ahead of the Dec. 18 vote.
Municipal leaders in the Yukon now have the option of taking an oath to the Constitution or to King Charles during their swearing-in ceremonies, after a new council in one community refused to pledge allegiance to the monarch.Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn says the territory has amended its Municipal Act after Dawson City’s mayor-elect and four new councillors refused to swear an oath to the King during their Nov. 5 investiture ceremony.Governance in the Yukon’s second-largest municipality has been at a standstill since then.
November 29, 2024 - 17:02 | | The Globe and Mail
Health Canada is recalling several Sanrio Hello Kitty dolls due to concerns the hard plastic noses on the dolls can detach, causing a choking hazard for young children.
November 29, 2024 - 16:51 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
Municipal leaders in the Yukon now have the option of taking an oath to the Constitution or to King Charles III during their swearing-in ceremonies, after a new council in one community refused to pledge allegiance to the monarch.
November 29, 2024 - 16:51 | The Canadian Press | CTV News - Canada
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