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Quebec political leaders talk independence and trains on election campaign trail
12+ hour, 59+ min ago (703+ words) MONTREAL — The leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec, Christine Fréchette, is declining to say whether she supports Quebec independence while on the provincial election campaign trail. “My personal position is not important,” she told journalists. “It’s not pertinent information.” Fréchette…...
Damaging storms blast southern Ontario causing flooding, power outages in Toronto
1+ week, 1+ day ago (537+ words) TORONTO — Severe storms cut across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, causing widespread power outages, flooding and serious damage to a major concert venue. An intense weather system brought torrential rain, large hail and the risk of a tornado to…...
PQ Leader’s donations to federal Liberals in spotlight on the Quebec campaign trail
1+ week, 1+ day ago (297+ words) MONTREAL — Federalism was top of mind for party leaders on Wednesday, the seventh day of the Quebec election campaign. Sovereigntist Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon found himself on the receiving end of quips from opponents following revelations he had…...
Liberals won more than 50% of the vote in all three Aug. 31 byelections
1+ week, 2+ day ago (399+ words) The Liberals won more than 50 per cent of the vote in all three of Monday’s byelections, holding two seats and picking up an additional Quebec riding from the Conservatives. Preliminary results show Quebec dairy farmer Daniel Gobeil won 51.3 per cent…...
Coalition Avenir Québec’s health care reversal criticized by rivals on campaign Day 5
1+ week, 3+ day ago (437+ words) MONTREAL — The leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec faced accusations of inconsistency on Monday after announcing her party would make it easier for doctors to work in both the public and private sectors if it forms a new government after…...
Saskatchewan prosecutors seek forfeiture of truck belonging to Mountie killer
1+ week, 3+ day ago (178+ words) A man in prison for killing two Saskatchewan Mounties 20 years ago is set to have a court hearing today over the fate of his pickup truck. Prosecutors have filed an application to have the blue 1986 GMC 1500 belonging to 61-year-old Curtis…...
Candidates talk affordability on Day 4 of Quebec’s election campaign
1+ week, 4+ day ago (138+ words) The cost of living and the economy are taking centre stage as the Quebec election campaign enters its fourth day. The Quebec Liberal Party is promising to cap rents and service fees for seniors in privately managed homes, while Québec…...
Quebec election Day 3 brings promises on immigration, transit, taxes and home care
1+ week, 5+ day ago (226+ words) MONTREAL — Quebec’s political parties are rolling out a wide range of promises on the third day of the provincial election campaign, from immigration and public transit to taxes and home care. Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pledges to cut…...
Wanted in Saskatchewan: 10 people being hunted by RCMP in August
1+ week, 5+ day ago (682+ words) Saskatchewan RCMP’s wanted list for August includes people being sought for forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, robbery, arson and assault while choking. The RCMP said it publishes the list based on people with active warrants who were last known…...
Former NDP MP Boulerice officially exits Parliament to run in Quebec election
2+ week, 1+ day ago (299+ words) OTTAWA — Longtime Quebec MP Alexandre Boulerice officially resigned his Montreal seat this week to run for Quebec solidaire in the upcoming provincial election. A spokesperson for Boulerice confirmed the politician submitted his resignation as the MP for Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie on…...