A Hell's Angels hitman is in the news today because he's complaining that the parole board takes victims' sides much too often. More than 600 people have shown up for Vancouver budget hearings complaining about a proposed budget that would slash spending and cut hundreds of jobs. Canada Revenue Agency admits 450 of their agents were possibly stealing CERB money during the COVID pandemic. Controversy continues to surround a Liberal MP from London and her $174,000 bill she sent to taxpayers for nine days worth of work when Parliament wasn't in session. And the Alberta Municipalities Association Annual Convention continues in Calgary today with most of the UCP Cabinet in attendance in bear pit sessions.
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00:00:37.680I'm your host, Western Standard Chief Editor Dave Naylor, and here's what you need to know.
00:00:44.540A Hell's Angels hitman is in the news today because he's complaining that the parole board of Canada takes victims' sides much too often,
00:00:53.200and really don't listen to him about how he's rehabilitated himself.
00:00:56.960More than 600 people have shown up for Vancouver budget hearings complaining about a proposed budget that would slash spending and cut hundreds of jobs.
00:01:07.320Canada Revenue Agency admits 450 of their agents were possibly stealing CERB money during the COVID pandemic.
00:01:20.700450 different cases were identified as possible fraud.
00:01:25.220Controversy continues to surround a Liberal MP from London and her $174,000 bill she sent to taxpayers for nine days' worth of work when Parliament wasn't in session.
00:01:41.760She claims the money was paid for as vacation pay for her staff.
00:01:46.420The Liberals have blocked the Parliamentary Budget Office from getting specific details on what layoffs will come from their budget.
00:01:54.680The last time the Liberals did this, it ended up in court.
00:02:00.680And the Alberta Municipalities Association Annual Convention continues in Calgary today with most of the UCP Cabinet in attendance in bear pit sessions.
00:02:11.180The Western Standard has a team of reporters there and will be filing updates throughout the day.
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