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Another bumpy week ahead as Trudeau faces deadlines from Liberal MPs, Bloc
OTTAWA - Another week, another raft of imminent challenges to Justin Trudeau's leadership of both the country and the Liberal Party. The Prime Minister, whose presence at the party helm has stirred cr...
Oct 27, 2024
U.S. star Ilia Malinin dominates to win men's title at Skate Canada International
HALIFAX - U.S. figure skating star Ilia Malinin dominated the field and captured men's gold at Skate Canada International on Sunday. The reigning world champion received a standing ovation for his vam...
Oct 27, 2024
A look at Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia New Democrats
HALIFAX - Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia NDP, will be leading her first provincial campaign since taking the reins of the party. Born: July 29, 1976. Early years: Raised in Nova Scotia Edu...
Oct 27, 2024
A look at Zach Churchill, leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal party
HALIFAX - Zach Churchill will be taking the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia into its first provincial election since he became leader. Born: May 25, 1984. Early years: He was raised in Yarmouth, N.S., wh...
Oct 27, 2024
A look at Tim Houston, leader of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives
HALIFAX - Tim Houston, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia, is seeking a second mandate as premier. Born: April 10, 1970. Early years: Born in Halifax and raised in a military ...
Oct 27, 2024
Five key issues as Nova Scotia heads into a provincial election campaign
HALIFAX - Nova Scotians are set to go to the polls in a provincial election called for Nov. 26. Here are five key issues the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and NDP are expected to highlight durin...
Oct 27, 2024
Japan's ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition is certain to lose a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japan's NHK public television s...
Oct 27, 2024
Two recounts to begin in B.C. election, as chance of NDP government grows
Recounts begin this afternoon in two ridings where British Columbia's New Democrats held slim leads after the initial count in last week's still-undecided election. Elections BC says the recounts in J...
Oct 27, 2024
Leaders in profile: A look at Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe and NDP's Carla Beck
REGINA - Saskatchewan's provincial election is on Monday. Here's a look at the leaders of the two main parties: Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Party Age: 51. Born July 31, 1973, in Prince Albert, Sask. Early...
Oct 27, 2024
Promise tracker: What the Saskatchewan Party and NDP pledge to do if they win Monday
REGINA - Saskatchewan's provincial election is on Monday. Here's a look at some of the campaign promises made by the two major parties: Saskatchewan Party - Continue withholding federal carbon levy pa...
Oct 27, 2024