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Justin Trudeau holds Q&A in Kingston as part of cross-country tour

Written on January 13, 2017. Posted in News.

When Justin Trudeau walked into Kingston City Hall on Thursday Jan. 12 under a gold-tinted spotlight, a media flurry followed his every move. But before the glitz, while the Prime Minister’s aides hurriedly set up for his appearance, one of their stories set the tone for the afternoon’s discussion. The...

Free parks in 2017 isn’t a cause for celebration

Written on November 25, 2016. Posted in Editorials.

Free admission to Canada’s national parks is a step in the right direction, but still a walk in the dark. To celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, admission for all visitors to national parks will be free in 2017. The plan is meant to promote Canada’s national parks, some of which have less than...

Generation Screwed debt clock tours Ontario universities

Written on September 16, 2016. Posted in News.

Students walking past the corner of University Ave. and Union St. on Tuesday morning were faced with some daunting numbers, and a grim perspective on our generation’s financial future. Generation Screwed (GS) is the largest non-partisan student movement in Canada, according to Craig Draeger, Queen’s...

Travel points won’t fly

Written on November 6, 2015. Posted in Editorials.

The new scheme to pay off student debt with travel points is more of an opportunity for politicians to pat each other on the back then to combat the financial burden. Employment and Social Development Canada got the go ahead from the Conservatives to work out a deal with Higher Ed Points, a private...

A guide to voting in the federal election

Written on October 16, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

They say the first time’s always special. Voting in your first federal election can be nerve-racking, and many young voters in Canada inevitably question whether their vote will make a difference. But no matter what riding you live in, every vote counts. If you’re 18 and a Canadian citizen, you can...

$15 federal minimum wage just a headline grabber

Written on September 17, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

As great as a $15 federal minimum wage sounds, it’s unclear how the NDP’s recent proposal will help relieve poverty. NDP leader Tom Mulcair said last week he’ll propose a $15-an-hour federal minimum wage for vote in Parliament. As it stands, the NDP’s plan would only apply to the one million workers...

Ted Hsu takes Kingston and the Islands

Written on May 3, 2011. Posted in News.

Liberal candidate Ted Hsu clinched the Kingston and the Islands riding on Monday night. Hsu said his win is crucial in an election that saw the Conservative party gain a majority and the NDP oust the Liberals as the official opposition. “Remember that Kingston and the Islands is an integral part of...

Harper whistle stop brings pride and protest

Written on April 29, 2011. Posted in News.

Two separate crowds were waiting when Conservative leader Stephen Harper made a 45 minute afternoon stop in Kingston on April 29. Joining his 300 supporters inside Minos Village Restaurant were around 100 protesters, lined up outside the venue. Surrounded by his wife Laureen and Conservative candidates...

Tag: Federal

Justin Trudeau holds Q&A in Kingston as part of cross-country tour

Free parks in 2017 isn’t a cause for celebration

Generation Screwed debt clock tours Ontario universities

Travel points won’t fly

A guide to voting in the federal election

$15 federal minimum wage just a headline grabber

Ted Hsu takes Kingston and the Islands

Harper whistle stop brings pride and protest

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