Afternoon News: August 18, 2020

Freeland Sworn In As Finance Minister, Parliament Prorogued: Chrystia Freeland was sworn in Tuesday afternoon as Canada’s new finance minister, the first woman to hold the post. Freeland is also keeping her role as Deputy Prime Minister. New Brunswick M-P Dominic LeBlanc is taking over her job handling the Intergovernmental Affairs portfolio. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau […]

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Afternoon News: Thursday, May 4, 2020

George Floyd Memorial: The golden casket containing George Floyd’s body is surrounded by floral arrangements and pictures. The first of three memorial services is being held today in the Frank J. Lindquist sanctuary at North Central University. Ottawa Rally Changes Venue: The organizers of tomorrow’s No Peace Until Justice Rally have switched venues. The event […]

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