Almost 500 Tamil asylum seekers are waiting in detention centres in British Columbia to hear from the Immigration and Refugee Board about whether or not they will be allowed to disperse into Canada and wait for the much more lengthy process of immigration hearings to start.
Author: Centretown Staff
Standardize election sign laws
Larry O’Brien supporters won’t be able to stake their territory across the city as the mayor’s campaign has gone lawn-sign-free during this year’s municipal election.
Trustees face challenge from newcomers
After months of looking like both English and French Centretown school board trustee positions would be acclaimed, last minute nominations mean the race is on.
Somerset candidates focus on trees, transit, art â and rats
Parks, rats and light rail are some issues facing Somerset Ward residents, according to the four candidates for its seat on city council in this year’s civic election – Don Fex, Diane Holmes, Susan Miller and Barkley Pollock.