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MADISON HEIGHTS — Once every 10 years, voters are asked whether to renew the Lamphere Public Schools’ general operating millage — a vital piece of funding. That millage is next up for renewal in the general election Nov. 2.
Panelists spoke in Dearborn at a gathering designed to build support for President Biden's "Build Back Better" plan and state lawmakers' efforts.
Bird box . . . Maheno School pupils have helped to make 20 new penguin boxes for the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony through Pat's Penguin Project. Delivering the boxes last week are (from back left) Thomas Oakes, Ruby Bentley, Liam Brown, Hunter Cotter (all 10), and James Fitzwater (11), and (from front left) Emily Moss, Phoebe Hay and Ana Malafu (all 10). PHOTO: KAYLA HODGE Patrick Dillon has always had a soft spot for little penguins. With some support from Confidence Can…, Pat’s Penguin Project has been brought to life. The project is based on building new penguin boxes for the Oamaru Blue...
Article content The Ford government is taking the bold step of invoking the notwithstanding clause of the constitution to overturn a court decision issued just this week. The court decision deemed certain parts of the Elections Finances Act unconstitutional for limiting third party advertising but rather than comply with the ruling, the government is set to override the court. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or LILLEY: Ford invokes notwithstanding clause on election finance law Back to video Government House Leader Paul Calandra has informed Spe...
Article content The event was remarkable even if few noticed — a bill from the Progressive Conservative Party to update Ontario’s labour laws not only passed this week, it did so with strong support from the province’s trade unions. Bill 288, the Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act, which replaces the Ontario College of Trades, is set to simplify the apprenticeship process and reduce the bureaucratic burden for unions and businesses in the skilled trades. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or LILLEY: Ford Tories get labour peace o...