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King Charles’s visit brings frustration for First Nations amid ‘backslide in reconciliation’

Spectacle of royal visit evoked a model of national identity at odds with efforts to confront Canada’s own violent history of colonization

The Guardian - US · May 30, 2025

As Trump looms over Canadian elections, affordability a key factor

As Canada goes to polls on Monday, Trump threats are key as are cost of living issues.

Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2025

Why are New Zealand’s Maori protesting over colonial-era treaty bill?

Thousands are marching against a bill they believe undermines the Treaty of Waitangi and limits Maori rights.

Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2024

Tories slammed for blocking vapes ban in town swamped by disposable e-cigs tsunami

Councillors in East Renfrewshire actively rejected calls for a ban of the polluting single-use gadgets after local Conservatives torpedoed the move.

Daily Record · Apr 29, 2023

Call for ban on single-use vapes rejected in East Renfrewshire as Tories oppose bid

Nine councils have agreed to support a ban but Conservatives in East Renfrewshire said it would be 'draconian' and disposable vapes are 'preventing deaths'.

Glasgow Live · Apr 27, 2023

East Renfrewshire council tax will rise by 6 per cent as part of approved budget which will see jobs cut

Councillors in East Renfrewshire met on Wednesday to set a budget for 2023 to 2024 and faced an £18 million funding shortfall.

Glasgow Live · Mar 2, 2023

Major East Renfrewshire leisure centre and theatre plan delayed due to costs

Councillors have made the decision due to rising inflation and volatile interest rates, but there are concerns the move could put the project at risk of further price increases.

Glasgow Live · Dec 15, 2022

Scottish eco-packaging pioneer named country's top entrepreneur

EY awards name Glasgow-based businessman its 2022 UK Transformational Leader

Insider UK · Dec 15, 2022

Green your pension: how you can help the environment

From switching your investments to putting pressure on providers, you can help fight the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022

East Renfrewshire SNP accuse Labour of 'attempt to buy vote' with pay increase for Tory councillor

SNP group leader Councillor Tony Buchanan said Labour wanted "to secure Conservative votes to prop up their minority administration" but council leader Owen O'Donnell said the increase was due to an 'expected additional workload'.

Glasgow Live · Jul 5, 2022