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New Democrats off to early lead in historic Manitoba election
By Steve Lambert and Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
WINNIPEG – The New Democrats were off to an early lead in several constituencies Tuesday as a handful of polls began reporting results in a historic Manitoba election. The NDP were leading in parts of Winnipeg, including key ridings that had been held by members of the Progressive Conservative cabinet. The provincial capital, where 32 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polls close in Manitoba as the province prepares for historic election
By Steve Lambert and Brittany Hobson, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
WINNIPEG – Manitoba is poised to make history Tuesday after polls closed in an election that followed four weeks of promises, debates and controversial advertisements. If Heather Stefanson leads the incumbent Progressive Conservatives to a third consecutive majority, she would become the first woman to be elected premier in a Manitoba general election. Stefanson took ... Read More »
1 responseThe latest developments on the provincial election in Manitoba
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
WINNIPEG – It’s election day in Manitoba. Heather Stefanson’s Progressive Conservatives are fighting to win a third consecutive majority government, while Wab Kinew’s NDP is trying to regain the government it lost in 2016. Here are the latest developments (all times are CT): 7:20 p.m. Elections Manitoba says issues with its website earlier today have ... Read More »
1 responsePolitician faces fine for returning to Yellowknife during wildfire evacuation
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
YELLOWKNIFE – A member of the Northwest Territories legislature is facing a fine and a reprimand for returning to Yellowknife while it was evacuated during recent wildfires. David Phillip Jones, the legislature integrity commissioner, says Katrina Nokleby broke the legislature’s code of conduct by returning to the territorial capital while it was under an evacuation ... Read More »
1 responseB.C. man takes one-tonne pumpkin on road trip to win California weigh-off
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
VANCOUVER – An enormous pumpkin nicknamed “Mama” grown in a Richmond, B.C., backyard has won first place in one of North America’s most prestigious pumpkin weigh-offs, tipping the scales at more than a tonne. Grower Dave Chan, 78, says “a lot of good science” went into his victory on Saturday in the National Pumpkin Weigh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec man shot by police now charged with threats against Trudeau, Legault
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
SHERBROOKE, Que. – A Quebec man shot by police during an investigation into threats against Premier François Legault and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is now charged with uttering death threats against the two politicians. Germain Lemay, 30, faces a total of six new charges, including making death threats against police officers and an agent with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta mountain town to allow two major developments to go ahead after losing appeal
By Colette Derworiz, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
CALGARY – Two major developments that could almost double the population of an Alberta mountain community will go ahead after Alberta’s highest court dismissed an appeal by the town. Canmore town council had rejected the proposed Three Sisters Village and Smith Creek projects, but the Land and Property Rights Tribunal of Alberta ruled in May ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Photography not allowed,’ Poilievre says of ceremony with Algonquin leaders
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he did not share photos of a ceremony he participated in with Algonquin leaders on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation out of respect for their traditional customs. Poilievre shared two photos on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday with a post about joining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crown says former RCMP intelligence official improperly disclosed secrets
By Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – Former intelligence official Cameron Jay Ortis violated Canada’s secrets law by sending sensitive information to several individuals who were investigative targets of the police, a federal lawyer said Tuesday. In an opening statement, Crown prosecutor Judy Kliewer sketched out the case against Ortis as a multi-week judge and jury trial got underway Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Independent MP Han Dong says he’s still awaiting word if he can rejoin Liberal caucus
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
OTTAWA – Independent MP Han Dong says he’s still waiting for word on whether or not he can return to the Liberal caucus, but he hopes it will happen as soon as possible. The Toronto-area MP resigned from the government caucus in March saying he wanted to clear his name following allegations published in media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzly that killed two in Banff National Park was old, had bad teeth: Parks Canada
By The Canadian Press on October 3rd, 2023
BANFF, Alta. – Parks Canada says a grizzly bear that killed a couple and their dog in Banff National Park on the weekend was old, underweight and had bad teeth. Two people were attacked and killed by a bear in a remote wilderness area – the first recorded fatalities in Canada’s busiest national park in ... Read More »
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