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Mark Carney secures majority after ‘unwinnable’ 2025 election victory, building new momentum

A year ago this month, Canadians delivered a result that seemed impossible just a few weeks earlier: another Liberal minority government, this time under newly chosen leader Mark Carney. Now, after winning three byelections, the Liberals have a majority for the first time since 2019.

The Conversation

Quebec's Dairy Farmers Are Blocking Free Trade in Canada

An outdated supply management system—designed to protect Quebec’s small dairy farms—is undermining Canada's global trade ambitions and hurting its own consumers.

Reason

Setbacks but signs of progress: How gender parity fared in Canada’s federal election

A month ago, 103 women were elected to the House of Commons, representing one-third of MPs, a slight decrease since 2021 (-0.9%).

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Mark Carney in Washington: His visit with Trump kicks off high-wire politics in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Washington, D.C., for a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump as the American president continues his trade war and annexation threats against Canada.

The Conversation

How Trump’s Canada threats dampened Quebec separatist movement – for now

Patriotism is on the rise in Quebec, a region that has held two referendums over whether to leave Canada

The Guardian - US

Who might win Canada’s election – and what that would mean for Trump’s tariffs

Canadians head to the polls on April 28 in a general election that could see a tight race between Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals and Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives.

The Independent UK

Do union endorsements make a difference in election campaigns?

Nearly one in three workers in Canada is covered by a union contract, making union members a potentially powerful voting bloc at election time. It should therefore come as little surprise that federal parties have been making overt efforts to secure endorsements from labour unions and the votes of their…

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Trump’s Return Could Make Trudeau Look Smaller than Ever

Polls suggest the former president’s comeback won’t revive Liberal fortunes

The Walrus

Things are looking up for Newcastle's city skyline

Six towers are set to transform the precinct

Newcastle Herald

Quebec separatist leader holds Trudeau to ransom: ‘We saw an opportunity’

Yves-François Blanchet says Liberals must pass legislation or lose support of party propping up government

The Guardian - US

Canada's Trudeau says there's 'more work to do' after his party suffers another by-election loss

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s focused on the work ahead after the ruling Liberals lost in another by-election, raising more questions about his ability to lead the party into the next federal election

The Independent UK

Spotlight development site sold as Newcastle West builders get busy

Developer Bloc has bought the Spotlight site in a joint venture.

Newcastle Herald

Inside look: Canberra's most prestigious apartment blocks

Developments that have changed the game in Canberra.

The Canberra Times

Work to start on Store apartment towers

Construction of Store apartments to begin in early April

Newcastle Herald

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BLOC Eyewear Pilot Sunglasses review: stylish eyewear for sub-alpine adventures, but they can’t take punishment

The cool-looking and competitively priced BLOC Eyewear Pilot Sunglasses are versatile and comfortable, just not very durable

Glasgow Live

Glasgow venue 'struggling' as 'confusing' Brexit rules threaten to kill independent music scene

Bloc manager Chris Cusack has warned that Scotland is "haemorrhaging touring acts" due to Brexit rules and complications with documents that are leaving them out of pocket.

The Canberra Times

New contractor to replace PBS Building at Woden development site

The developer will use a trust account to pay subcontractors directly.

Daily Record

Come Dine With Me looking for Glaswegians to take part in new series

Sharing the news to their official social media channels, the statement read: "Attention Glasgow locals! Do you think you are an amazing dinner party host?"

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Wales Online

Two Newport nightclubs closing for good after New Year's Eve parties

The buildings have been home to various clubs for many years

Asharq Al-Awsat

Int’l, Arab Parties Back Political Agreement in Sudan

The international tripartite mechanism and several ambassadors of Arab states in Khartoum have met at the residence of Saudi Ambassador to Sudan Ali bin Hassan Jaafar to support the Sudanese efforts to reach a political agreement. The Saudi ambassador affirmed the Kingdom’s keenness in advancing efforts that serve Sudan’s stability.…

The Guardian - US

Quebec separatist urges Canada to cut ties with ‘incredibly racist’ monarchy

Yves-François Blanchet, leader of Bloc Québécois, says ‘slave-driven’ British monarchy is ‘archaic’ and ‘humiliating’

Glasgow Live

Glasgow restaurant offering pumpkin spiced chicken wings throughout October

The restaurant also has a vegan version of the sweet-meets-savoury treat and their announcement has us all mixed up at Glasgow Live, with pumpkin spice usually seen in hot drinks and sweet treats to mark the beginning of Autumn.

Newcastle Herald

'F---ing scabs': Union faces court action over strike 'intimidation'

Union organisers allegedly screamed abuse, climbed a crane tower and intimidated a worker while he was trying to order his lunch.

Glasgow Live

Bloc+ serving their winning Come Dine With Me menu alongside special screening

Lucky diners will be given the chance to sample the winning menu served up by Bloc+ head chef Andy Neilson on Come Dine With Me - The Professionals for one night only.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow vegan friendly restaurant crowned Come Dine With Me The Professionals winner

City centre's Bloc+, Maki and Ramen and Amore d'Italia in Dennistoun went head to head on Channel 4's new take on an old classic, Come Dine With Me The Professionals.

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