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Recounts rarely alter elections. There's another reason they matter, says B.C. expert
Recounts may not change election results very often, but British Columbia political scientist David Black says they play an increasingly vital role in demonstrating election integrity. "There is the q...
Oct 30, 2024
N.S. votes: Liberals promise more collaborative care, Tories pledge menopause clinic
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Liberal leader Zach Churchill has pledged to build 20 new collaborative care centres and expand services at 20 existing clinics as a way to help tackle the province's stubbornly ...
Oct 30, 2024
Ontario sets table to balance the books ahead of possible early election
TORONTO - Ontario sharply lowered its projected deficit for next year in a move the opposition suggests is all about setting the stage for a balanced budget just ahead of a possible spring election. E...
Oct 30, 2024
Man serving 30 years for attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband gets a life term on state charges
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The man who was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for attacking the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer in their California home was given a life term...
Oct 29, 2024
Harris says fear and division stirred by Trump is 'not who we are'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Kamala Harris told Americans on Tuesday that Donald Trump's efforts to sow division and fear are "not who we are" as she reinforced her campaign's closing argument by delivering it f...
Oct 29, 2024
'Not how we do things,' Freeland rejects secret Liberal leadership ballot idea
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has rejected the idea of the Liberal caucus holding a secret ballot vote on Justin Trudeau's leadership, saying it's "just not how Liberals govern them...
Oct 29, 2024 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland responds to a question during a news conference, in Ottawa, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Liberals want pregnancy counselling charities to disclose if they offer abortion help
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is introducing legislation to require charities that offer pregnancy counselling to disclose whether they also offer abortion and birth control or referral to those ser...
Oct 29, 2024
Alberta Premier Smith says lower-than-forecast oil prices could mean budget deficit
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a potential budget deficit next year is not off the table as oil prices sit below what was projected. Smith told reporters Tuesday that ...
Oct 29, 2024
Alberta applying for a judicial review of federal carbon price, calling it unfair
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta has applied for a judicial review of Ottawa's exemption of the carbon levy on home heating oil. At a Tuesday announcement, Smith said it is "blatantly" u...
Oct 29, 2024
Ford says $200 cheques will be mailed to each Ontario taxpayer at a cost of $3B
TORONTO - Ontario taxpayers are set to receive $200 cheques in the mail early next year, a $3-billion plan the premier suggests is not tied to a possible early election - though the opposition leaders...
Oct 29, 2024
OPINION
Sarah Mills: There is a lot to dislike about Argentina's soccer team
History has shown that Argentina has benefited from controversial refereeing decisions and favouritism at the World Cup....
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, July 14
WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY 8:30 - U.S. politics is facing a moment of transition following the sudden death of Senato...