Nova Scotia premier appoints new finance minister after cabinet resignation – Halifax newsthirst.

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 25, 2024 10:33 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has announced a cabinet shuffle today, appointing Tim Halman as finance minister and deputy premier. Halman will retain his portfolio as environment minister as he replaces Allan MacMaster…

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Lebanon donation-matching goal with Ottawa is falling short, charities say – National newsthirst

A coalition of Canadian charitable groups is raising the alarm about a shortfall in donations to help with Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis, as Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly joined colleagues at a summit to try helping the country cope with the damage caused by Israeli airstrikes. France hosted dozens of countries at the summit on Thursday,…

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McDonald’s E.coli outbreak linked to California farm as other chains axe onions – National newsthirst

A California-based produce company was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E.coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, officials with the restaurant chain said Thursday. Meanwhile, other fast-food restaurants — including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Burger King — pulled onions from some menus. McDonald’s officials said that Taylor Farms, of Salinas,…

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