Manitoba Speaker Apologizes Amid Turbulent Legislative Session

April 23, 2025, 7:20 pm

In a rare moment of humility, the Speaker of Manitoba’s legislature apologized following a chaotic question period—warning that recalcitrant members might be booted out of the chamber. The incident, marked by snarky exchanges and a touch of political theater, has left observers questioning whether decorum will soon return to legislative proceedings.

Bluesky: @winnipegfreepress.com

globalnews.ca / Legislature Speaker in Manitoba says sorry, threatens to toss some politicians

winnipegfreepress.com / Tory MLA asks for, receives rare apology from Speaker for ‘mistake’ during question period ruckus

thestar.com / Legislature Speaker in Manitoba says sorry, threatens to toss some politicians

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VPD whistleblower accuses department of enforcing arrest quotas Downtown Eastside

April 23, 2025, 6:21 pm

A Vancouver Police Department whistleblower has alleged that officers are under pressure to meet arrest quotas in the Downtown Eastside, fueling controversy over law enforcement practices. The claim has prompted local watchdogs to call for an investigation, suggesting that such measures risk eroding community trust while sacrificing fairness.

Reddit: r/vancouver

cbc.ca / VPD whistleblower alleges arrest quotas in Downtown Eastside crackdown

globalnews.ca / VPD whistleblower alleges ‘Task Force Barrage’ arrest quotas

thestar.com / VPD whistleblower alleges arrest quotas in Downtown Eastside crackdown

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Ontario clamps down on mismanaged London school boards

April 23, 2025, 2:20 pm

Ontario’s education ministry is stepping in by taking control of a London school board amid revelations of fiscal mismanagement and questionable expenditures. Officials have also launched investigations into three other boards, as accountability measures tighten – a bureaucratic intervention that has everyone wondering if school finance is the new hot topic.

theglobeandmail.com / Ontario to take control of London school board over financial-management concerns, launch probes into three others

theglobeandmail.com / Ontario takes control of London school board and launches financial probes at three others

cp24.com/ / Ontario takes control of London school board, launches probes at three others - CP24

permalink / 6 stories from 5 sources in 10 hours ago #provincial #finance #education #ontario #investigation +