National

Conservative Riding Association In Winnipeg Says $95,000 In Money Is Missing

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 18 Dec, 2015 01:01 PM

WINNIPEG — About $95,000 has disappeared from a federal Conservative riding association in Winnipeg.

Documents filed with Elections Canada show the value of assets held by the Conservative electoral district association of Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia dropped sharply between 2013 and 2014.

The value went to just under $20,000 from about $115,500, with no expenses that would explain the amount.

Larry Ring, the riding association's chief executive officer, says the money is being recouped.

Ring says the matter is being resolved internally and has nothing to do with the riding's former member of Parliament, Steven Fletcher.

Ring would not provide further details or say whether the federal elections commissioner is investigating.

"We have made arrangements for it to be fully resolved by this summer," Ring said Friday.

"This is internal within our board, 100 per cent. It has nothing to do with past candidates or future candidates."

Fletcher was defeated in a bid for re-election in October by Liberal Doug Eyolfson. Fletcher has indicated he may run for the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives in a provincial election set for April 19.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Physician, Heal Thyself: MDs Willing To Help Patients Die May Face Emotional Fallout

In just weeks, barring an extension from the Supreme Court that would alter the timetable, Canadian doctors will enter a new era in the practice of medicine — one that gives them the legal right to help patients with unbearable suffering to end their lives.

Physician, Heal Thyself: MDs Willing To Help Patients Die May Face Emotional Fallout

Liberals Launch First Phase Of Inquiry Into Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is kicking off what it calls the first phase of its inquiry into the tragic phenomenon of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.

Liberals Launch First Phase Of Inquiry Into Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women

Halifax Astronomer Catches Rare Image Of Booster Re-entering Atmosphere

A Halifax-based astronomer is the envy of his peers after he photographed a rare image in the skies from his balcony Sunday evening.

Halifax Astronomer Catches Rare Image Of Booster Re-entering Atmosphere

Four Mounties Suspended In New Brunswick Over Discreditable Conduct Allegations

The Mounties say they are acting on information that resulted in three suspensions in early November.

Four Mounties Suspended In New Brunswick Over Discreditable Conduct Allegations

Police In Grenada Search For New Brunswick Woman Who Disappeared While Jogging

ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada — Police in Grenada are searching the small Caribbean island for a missing woman from New Brunswick who disappeared while out jogging with her dog.

Police In Grenada Search For New Brunswick Woman Who Disappeared While Jogging

High-Income Earners Urged To Make Changes Now To Avoid Income Tax Increase

Tax experts say if you are lucky enough to find yourself in Ottawa's new top bracket — those earning $200,000 or more — you shouldn't defer any income that you can take this year because you'll pay more if you do.