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Tories, NDP baffled that chief electoral officer is refusing meeting to hear election worries
The province s largest political parties are voicing their concerns over the election, including perceived problems with mail-in voting and the CEO of Elections NL s apparent unwillingness to meet with leaders.
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Some politicians in the Newfoundland and Labrador election are worried that special ballots will not be available in time for citizens who now must vote by mail. (Heather Gillis/CBC)
Bruce Chaulk, Newfoundland and Labrador s chief electoral officer, is refusing to meet with parties and candidates, citing a need to maintain its institutional independence.
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Muslims in Rockhampton signed up to give blood on Friday as part of a Lifeblood drive to collect its required 31,000 weekly donations.
The Australian Islamic Medical Association organised the contributions at 12 locations across the country.
Doctor and Islamic Medical Association of Queensland member Jamal Tashkandi said the program was designed for “increasing the awareness and encouraging people to donate blood for the good cause”.
“One unit of blood might save multiple lives,” he said.
“Lifeblood collects or requires 30,000 units per week, so we are participating on that.
“We are very pleased to support this very noble cause.”