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MP news Record-setting attendance anticipated at today's Highland Games finale; prince ... - Victoria Times Colonist
Photograph by: CHAD HIPOLITO, The Canadian Press ... Judith Guichon on Friday, a relaxed and smiling prince charmed the 111 dinner guests, including artist Robert Bateman, MP Murray Rankin and members of the church, judiciary and military.and more » read more
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MP news Record-setting attendance anticipated at today's Highland Games and Celtic ... - Victoria Times Colonist
The charismatic 53-year-old royal, fourth in line to the throne, is watching many of the events at Canada's second-oldest Highland Games. Many in attendance said they wouldn't have missed the chance to at least see him, if not meet him. ... Inside ...and more » read more
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MP news Prominent Canadians back petition to rename Victoria Day to honour aboriginals - Victoria Times Colonist
A group of certain Canadian actors, writers and politicians is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to change the name of Victoria Day. The group - which includes author Margaret Atwood, Green Party leader Elizabeth May, and actor Gordon Pinsent ... read more
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MP news Canadians back petition to rename Victoria Day to honour aboriginals - Toronto Star
The group — which includes author Margaret Atwood, Green Party leader Elizabeth May, and actor Gordon Pinsent — has signed an online petition to rename this Monday's public holiday “Victoria and First Peoples Day.” Peter Keleghan, an actor and ... read more
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CanadaPoliticsShould Victoria Day be renamed? This group wants the name changed to Victoria and First People's Day. What do you think? http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2013/05/19/20833816.html
Group wants Victoria Day holiday to be renamed
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MP news CFB Esquimalt union says 'no thanks' to morale booster - Victoria News
About 30 positions at the base have been eliminated through attrition or layoffs in the past two years, but hundreds more layoffs have occurred across Canada, said Randall Garrison, NDP MP for Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca. “Those who stay have to do more ... read more
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MP news Group wants Victoria Day Holiday to be renamed - Sun News Network
“Changing the name of this important holiday creates an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the country's continuing relationship with the Crown and with the Indigenous peoples of Canada,” Peter Keleghan, a spokesperson for the group, said in a ... read more
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Elizabeth MayThe Green Party of Canada marked the first-ever World Lyme Disease Day on Saturday, May 11th in Victoria.
World Lyme Disease Day
Sat 4:02 pm |

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ChrisCharltonMPMother Nature is celebrating the Victoria Day weekend, too. Beautiful!!! Hope you're all having a good 'un.

Sat 2:03 pm |

MP news Prince Andrew charms dinner guests at Government House, attends Highland ... - Victoria Times Colonist
Judith Guichon, a relaxed and smiling Andrew charmed the 111 dinner guests including artist Robert Bateman, MP Murray Rankin and members of the church, judiciary and military. “This country of Canada has for some reason a small piece of home for me,” ...and more » read more
Sat 12:22 pm> |

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Elizabeth MayPlease sign the petition to suggest that Canada’s Victoria Day Holiday be renamed VICTORIA and FIRST PEOPLES DAY.
Victoria and First Peoples Day
Sat 7:22 am |

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CostasMenegakisWishing everyone a Happy Victoria Day weekend!

Fri 11:02 pm |

MP news Prince Andrew charms dinner guests at Government House, attends Highland ... - Victoria Times Colonist (blog)
Judith Guichon, a relaxed and smiling Andrew charmed the 111 dinner guests including artist Robert Bateman, MP Murray Rankin and members of the church, judiciary and military. “This country of Canada has for some reason a small piece of home for me,” ... read more
Fri 10:05 pm> |

MP news Long walk for clean water - Victoria Times Colonist
There were no crowds waiting, and of Canadian leaders only one member of Parliament — Niki Ashton, the NDP MP for Churchill — turned out to hear their message. A day later, Raven and Acadia took a break from breakfast to speak with one of our team. read more
Fri 6:46 pm> |

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Anthony LeekHave a great Victoria Day long weekend!
Fri 5:16 pm |

MP news Johnson Street Bridge construction kicked off in Victoria - Victoria News
VN-BridgegroundbreakingPMay2213.jpg. Sean Brock, left, vice-president and district manager of PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc., Ron Cannan, Conservative MP for Kelowna-Lake Country and Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin dig in during the official groundbreaking ...and more » read more
Fri 5:14 pm> |

MP news So, is astronaut Chris Hadfield interested in politics? - Victoria Times Colonist
Canada's first, and so-far only, astronaut-turned-politician, said he wouldn't be surprised if Hadfield followed in his footsteps. Marc Garneau told the Toronto Star this week that his ex-colleague has "superstar status" and could have his pick of careers. read more
Fri 4:23 pm> |

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teresapiruzzaWishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Victoria Day Long Weekend! #Windsor #onpoli
Fri 2:13 pm |

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Yasir NaqviHave a safe and happy Victoria Day weekend! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H88dQT5dpU&feature=youtu.be
Victoria Day
Fri 1:33 pm |

MP news Governments of Canada and Victoria start construction of the new Johnson ... - Canada NewsWire (press release)
VICTORIA, May 17, 2013 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna—Lake Country joined City of Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin and Sean Brock, Vice President and District Manager of PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc., ... read more
Fri 11:29 am> |

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MPcon news Canadian PM's top aide quits over expenses scandal - www.worldbulletin.net
Canada's federal ethics commissioner, however, is examining whether Wright broke government rules about giving gifts. Conservative MP Michelle Rempel, who holds a junior position as parliamentary secretary to the environment minister, was the only ... read more
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CanadaPoliticsTaylor Swift takes home eight wins at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards Sunday night. Justin Bieber wins the Top Male Artist award. http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/2013/05/19/20834601-wenn-story.html

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MPndp news Canadian premier's chief of staff resigns amid expenses scandal - Press TV
According to Charlie Angus, a parliamentarian for the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), the conservatives are in “full-out political panic” as the expenses scandal is one of the biggest crises to hit Harper's government since he came into power in ... read more
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Nova Scotia Young New DemocratsPlease join us this Thursday (7PM / Maxwell's Plum) as we join with members of the health and immigration communities to discuss the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). In June 2012 the IFHP fell victim to severe budget cuts from the Conservative government. Please come participate in the conversation as we prepare for the second National Day of Action Against Cuts to Refugee Health Care on June 17.
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MPcon news The Week Ahead in Government - Hill Times (subscription)
House votes on motion M-230, Anaphylaxis, and Bill C-463, Discover Your Canada Act at second reading. • House Debates motion M-432, Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band. • Conservative MP Brent Rathgeber and Information Commissioner Suzanne ... read more
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Peter Julian"@dntfolome: @MPJulian Oh, not the morally questionable sens that need court appointed thrashing."Exactly! #ndp #cdnpoli
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Peter Julian"@dntfolome: @MPJulian Which sens do you mean?" The good kind...the kind of Senators that just beat the Penguins in double-overtime.;) #NDP
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