Tag: progressive conservatives

Parents Hope Soccer Net Bill Will Prevent Deaths of More Children

When David Mills got a call in May of 2017 that his 15-year-old son had been gravely injured on a soccer field, he struggled to grasp what could have gone so seriously wrong, unaware at that time of the dangers of unanchored nets. “As I got closer to the hospital, I began to pray out…


Iain Rankin, Former NS Premier and Leader of Liberals, Announces Resignation

HALIFAX—Former Nova Scotia premier Iain Rankin is resigning as leader of the provincial Liberal party after reflecting on his future over the holiday season. Rankin served as premier of the province for just over six months before losing in a summer election to the Progressive Conservatives. He told a news conference today he intends to…


Manitoba’s Governing Tories Pick New Leader During Controversy Over Ballots

WINNIPEG—Manitoba’s governing Progressive Conservatives are to choose a new party leader today who will become the province’s next premier. Party members are deciding between former health minister Heather Stefanson, who has the support of most caucus members, and former member of Parliament Shelly Glover. The leadership race began in the summer after former premier Brian…