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Ross Romano has a few questions for Michele McLeave-Kennedy

Ross Romano has a few questions for Michele McLeave-Kennedy

He wants to know about her stance on mining, veterans and the Holocaust
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Jaclynne Hamel promises better pensions for more workers in the Sault

Jaclynne Hamel promises better pensions for more workers in the Sault

Liberals will work to expand and strengthen private sector coverage, says Hamel
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Local NDP candidate welcomes two new endorsements

Local NDP candidate welcomes two new endorsements

'We believe Michele can further contribute to the labour movement by being our voice at Queen’s Park,' said Labour Council acting president
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Surprise PC endorsement shows union members need to be 'wooed', says Local 2251 prez

Surprise PC endorsement shows union members need to be 'wooed', says Local 2251 prez

Just as the NDP is making headlines for surging into the lead spot provincially, the members of Steelworkers Local 2251 decided to take an unprecedented path
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86-year-old Elliot Lake woman puts candidates on the spot

86-year-old Elliot Lake woman puts candidates on the spot

She suffered a stroke three years ago and neither local nursing home can take her. She asked the candidates what they would do at last night's debate
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Steelworkers vote to endorse . . . Ross Romano

Steelworkers vote to endorse . . . Ross Romano

Just as the NDP appears to be making gains provincially, the USW Local 2251 announced this morning that they are throwing their support behind the PC candidate
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Five local MPP candidates are put on hot seat at local BBQ joint (6 photos)

Five local MPP candidates are put on hot seat at local BBQ joint (6 photos)

Strive Young Professionals Group hosted an election info night at Low and Slow Thursday night
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Teachers' federation throws support behind area NDP candidates

Teachers' federation throws support behind area NDP candidates

'McCleave-Kennedy and Mantha are promoting the kind of responsible, supportive approach to public services that my members can get behind,' says Harvey Bischof, president, Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation
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Romano lays into Libs for lollygagging on our lead employer's logjam

Romano lays into Libs for lollygagging on our lead employer's logjam

Steel prices are at their highest since 2011. Why is Algoma still under protection from its creditors?
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NDP pledges to save Huron Central Railway, develop passenger rail strategy

NDP pledges to save Huron Central Railway, develop passenger rail strategy

Railway relied upon by Algoma Steel threatens to close by end of year, party says
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