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'A classic suburban riding': Regina-Wascana riding a Canadian microcosm
You may think you've never been to Regina-Wascana. But in a way, you probably have. "It's a classic suburban riding," said Jim Farney, a University of Regina political scientist who lives in the area....
Sep 17, 2021
Alaska cruise ship bill would have 'devastating' economic impact: B.C. port official
VANCOUVER - Two U.S. bills proposed by a congressman and senator aimed at allowing Alaska-bound cruise ships to bypass Canadian ports would have a "devastating" effect on British Columbia's economy, t...
Sep 17, 2021
Lots of planning, data go into planning where leaders visit during a campaign
OTTAWA - In this election, Hamilton, Ont., has turned into the city of love. The metro area of about 600,000 on the western tip of Lake Ontario has seen the leaders' buses carrying the NDP, Liberal an...
Sep 17, 2021
'I'm here but my mind is always there:' Ontario woman returns home from Afghanistan
Heartbreak and guilt are all Zakia Zarifi has been feeling since she returned to her home in Ontario from Afghanistan. "I'm happy to see my family here, but it's torture for me because I couldn't brin...
Sep 17, 2021
Election signs show importance of traditional campaigning in online age: experts
OTTAWA - Political parties put up election signs on streets to keep up with each other and to build momentum - even though one expert says there is little data to prove this tactic has any impact on t...
Sep 17, 2021
Campaign race for home has main federal party leaders in Eastern, Central Canada
With just three days now until the federal election, the main party leaders will be keeping the campaign throttle wide open today as they chase any still undecided votes in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Sc...
Sep 17, 2021
Campaign race for home has main federal party leaders in Eastern, Central Canada
With just three days now until the federal election, the main party leaders will be keeping the campaign throttle wide open today as they chase any still undecided votes in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Sc...
Sep 17, 2021
Alberta's COVID crisis and campaign home stretch: In The News for Sept. 17
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Sept. 17 ... What we are watching in Canada .....
Sep 17, 2021
China astronauts return after 90 days aboard space station
BEIJING (AP) - A trio of Chinese astronauts returned to earth Friday after a 90-day stay aboard their nation's first space station in China's longest mission yet. Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hon...
Sep 16, 2021
Cossette and Bansley combine for huge nights in Mintos' win over Trojans
The long pandemic delay didn't dampen the Prince Albert Minto-Tisdale Trojan rivalry one bit.The Mintos defeated the Trojans 7-4 in a chippy, scrappy, penalty-filled affair preseason match up. Each te...
Sep 16, 2021
