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The latest Federal stories from Lindsay and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Schmale and Forbes to face off again; NDP says it will be election-ready

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Schmale and Forbes to face off again; NDP says it will be election-ready

With a fall federal election a real possibility, the Conservatives and Liberals locally appear to be ready with two familiar faces. Incumbent Jamie Schmale of the Conservative Party of Canada has already been nominated by his party executive and will be running for a third time, first elected in 2015.

By Kirk Winter · July 15, 2021

Councillor hopes Pontypool will eventually be included in Via Train plans

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Councillor hopes Pontypool will eventually be included in Via Train plans

The Canadian government has announced a high frequency rail proposal for the Toronto to Quebec City corridor – and Councillor Tracy Richardson says it’s a win “for the entire province” but hopes it will also include Kawartha Lakes.

By Roderick Benns · July 07, 2021

City to encourage conversation about basic income

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City to encourage conversation about basic income

By Kirk Winter · April 22, 2021

Schmale doesn’t see election happening anytime soon

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Schmale doesn’t see election happening anytime soon

By Kirk Winter · April 05, 2021

Schmale and O’Toole in minority on climate change recognition

Schmale and O’Toole in minority on climate change recognition

By Kirk Winter · April 05, 2021

Schmale under fire for seeking guidance from constituents on outlawing conversion therapy

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Schmale under fire for seeking guidance from constituents on outlawing conversion therapy

By Roderick Benns · January 29, 2021

Schmale announces referendum: Medical assistance in dying bill

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Schmale announces referendum: Medical assistance in dying bill

November 20, 2020

Former PM John Turner and the Arctic Youth Corp

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Former PM John Turner and the Arctic Youth Corp

By Roderick Benns · September 20, 2020

Advocate signs national declaration seeking basic income as federal policy

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Advocate signs national declaration seeking basic income as federal policy

By Roderick Benns · September 15, 2020

A view from Parliament Hill: What the heck is prorogation?

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A view from Parliament Hill: What the heck is prorogation?

By Robert Rivers · September 08, 2020

Schmale appointed shadow minister for families, children, and social development

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Schmale appointed shadow minister for families, children, and social development

September 08, 2020

Schmale backs O’Toole for Conservative Party leader

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Schmale backs O’Toole for Conservative Party leader

By Kirk Winter · July 21, 2020

Schmale talks Conservative leadership race, COVID-19, indigenous blockades, and CBC

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Schmale talks Conservative leadership race, COVID-19, indigenous blockades, and CBC

By Kirk Winter · April 23, 2020

A View from Parliament Hill: A summary of the COVID-19 emergency response act

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A View from Parliament Hill: A summary of the COVID-19 emergency response act

By Robert Rivers · March 26, 2020

Trudeau just green lit a ‘basic income’ for Canadians

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Trudeau just green lit a ‘basic income’ for Canadians

By Roderick Benns · March 22, 2020

A view from Parliament Hill: COVID-19 shuts down House, Senate

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A view from Parliament Hill: COVID-19 shuts down House, Senate

By Robert Rivers · March 14, 2020

Schmale given shadow ministry duties for Crown-Indigenous Relations

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Schmale given shadow ministry duties for Crown-Indigenous Relations

November 29, 2019

Schmale sworn in as MP in 43rd parliament

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Schmale sworn in as MP in 43rd parliament

November 28, 2019

Schmale joins other rural MPs in asking for Lake Simcoe Clean-up Fund to be restored

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Schmale joins other rural MPs in asking for Lake Simcoe Clean-up Fund to be restored

October 31, 2019

Liberals win election, Schmale takes riding: Is blue the only colour we know?

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Liberals win election, Schmale takes riding: Is blue the only colour we know?

By Roderick Benns · October 22, 2019

Federal election Q & A with Jamie Schmale of the Conservative Party of Canada

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Federal election Q & A with Jamie Schmale of the Conservative Party of Canada

By Roderick Benns · October 03, 2019

Advocate hosts all-candidates debate in Lindsay with help of 3 community sponsors

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Advocate hosts all-candidates debate in Lindsay with help of 3 community sponsors

By Roderick Benns · September 30, 2019

Federal election Q & A with Elizabeth Fraser of the Green Party of Canada

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Federal election Q & A with Elizabeth Fraser of the Green Party of Canada

By Roderick Benns · September 22, 2019

Federal election Q & A with Judi Forbes of the Liberal Party of Canada

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Federal election Q & A with Judi Forbes of the Liberal Party of Canada

By Roderick Benns · September 18, 2019

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