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Recounts rarely alter elections. There’s another reason they matter, says B.C. expert
Recounts may not change election results very often, but British Columbia political scientist David Black…
In the news today: Ontario to table ‘ambitious’ economic update
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Comeback Kid’ of B.C. election says NDP must adapt and build bridges
VICTORIA — The New Democrat whose 27-vote, come-from-behind election victory is being credited with giving…
Kraken’s Campbell comfortable as trailblazer: ‘I’m part of something a lot bigger’
TORONTO — Jessica Campbell stood behind the visitors bench watching that night’s opponent in warm-ups.…
Judicial recount dates set for two B.C. ridings to wrap up provincial election
VICTORIA — Vote counting in the British Columbia provincial election will finally conclude next week…
The hallways look the same and where are the bathrooms, say B.C.’s newly elected MLAs
VICTORIA — A record number of first-time provincial politicians are about to descend on British…
Rustad seeks review as Elections BC says box of 861 votes went uncounted
British Columbia’s election agency says it has discovered that a ballot box containing 861 votes…
Eby wants all-party probe into B.C. vote count errors as election boss blames weather
Premier David Eby is proposing an all-party committee investigate mistakes made during the British Columbia…
WHL roundup: Keller scores in OT as Blazers tip Royals 4-3
VICTORIA — Jordan Keller scored 93 seconds into overtime to lift the visiting Kamloops Blazers…
B.C. election judicial recount for Surrey-Guildford starts with 28 unreported ballots
SURREY, B.C. — Election officials filed into an industrial building in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday…
Time limits were meant to speed up justice. They also halt hundreds of criminal cases
When police turned up at Melanie Hatton’s home in Kelowna, B.C., in November 2021, she…
Surrey recount confirms B.C. New Democrats win election majority
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia New Democrats have a majority government of 47 seats after…
In the news today: N.S. votes: Tories to release platform today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for October, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in October. Statistics Canada also…
WHL roundup: Behm leads Blazers to 4-3 win over Blades
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Kamloops Blazers jumped out to a 4-0 lead and then had…
Canada coach fields young matchday squad for Romania rugby test in Bucharest
Sam Miller, Jesse Kilgour and Rhys James are in line for their first caps off…
Some B.C. ski resorts opening early with fresh snow after dismal 2023 season
Several ski resorts across British Columbia, including Whistler-Blackcomb and Big White outside Kelowna, are opening…
WHL Roundup: Silvertips come back from three-goal deficit to beat Rockets 4-3
KELOWNA, B.C. — The league-leading Everett Silvertips came back from a three-goal deficit to beat…
B.C. police watchdog investigating death of man driving suspected stolen vehicle
NAKUSP, B.C. — British Columbia’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a man who…
‘We, the Data’ book on mass surveillance wins Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
TORONTO — Wendy H. Wong has won the Balsillie Prize for Public Policy for her…
Kelowna, B.C., to host the Memorial Cup in the spring of 2026
TORONTO — The Western Hockey League’s Kelowna Rockets will host the Memorial Cup in the…
WHL Roundup: Blazers shutout Pats, Silvertips thump Giants
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Dylan Ernst stopped all 31 shots he faced as the Kamloops Blazers…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in November. Statistics Canada also…
RCMP reopen Highway 97 in Okanagan after closure for assault investigation
KELOWNA, B.C. — RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., say they have reopened Highway 97 to all…