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Close race in 2019 vote faces rematch of candidates in B.C.'s Port Moody-Coquitlam
Two candidates who met in a political duel decided by a slim margin of 153 votes in 2019 are facing each other again on Sept. 20 in British Columbia's Port Moody-Coquitlam riding. The rematch is betwe...
Sep 02, 2021
Suburban Vancouver ridings where parties look to swing province, say experts
VICTORIA - The fight for political supremacy in British Columbia on Sept. 20 will be won or lost in about 10 ridings in suburban Vancouver where tight races are expected and the potential for change t...
Sep 02, 2021
Canadian Chamber of Commerce urges federal parties to talk critical minerals strategy
WASHINGTON - The Canadian Chamber of Commerce wants federal leaders to get serious about making critical minerals a fundamental part of North America's economic recovery. The chamber says Canada is mi...
Sep 02, 2021
Four leaders square off in first televised debate of federal election campaign
OTTAWA - Four leaders will face off tonight in the first televised debate of the federal election campaign. The French debate on TVA, one of Quebec's most-watched networks, comes at the mid-point of t...
Sep 02, 2021
Four leaders square off in first televised debate of federal election campaign
OTTAWA - Four leaders will face off tonight in the first televised debate of the federal election campaign. The French debate on TVA, one of Quebec's most-watched networks, comes at the mid-point of t...
Sep 02, 2021
Grichuk sacrifice fly give Blue Jays 5-4 win over Orioles
TORONTO - The Blue Jays overcame their recent late-game offensive struggles with an important victory against the lowly Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. A Randal Grichuk pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the ...
Sep 01, 2021
Where the federal party leaders are on Thursday, Sept. 2
The main national party leaders' scheduled public appearances for Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021: All times are local. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Montreal 8 p.m. - TVA French debate _____ Conservative Lea...
Sep 01, 2021
Battle-hardened Canada ready for final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying
TORONTO - Canada got to the final round of World Cup qualifying the hard way. With the CONCACAF road map changing several times as the pandemic played havoc with the world soccer schedule, the 59th-ra...
Sep 01, 2021
B.C. premier supports health-care workers after protests against vaccine cards
VICTORIA - B.C. Premier John Horgan expressed his gratitude to health-care workers on Wednesday after protests outside some hospitals in the province. The provincial government will require proof of v...
Sep 01, 2021
Alberta Education Minister confident back to school plan prioritizes health, safety
Alberta's Minister of Education is confident in the health and safety guidance the province has laid out to keep students and staff safe as they return to the classroom for the 2021-22 school year.Alt...
Sep 01, 2021