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Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

OTTAWA — As a tearful Justin Trudeau outlined his plans to resign as Liberal leader and prime minister on Monday, he put the country on track for an early election featuring a new party flagbearer for the first time in a decade.
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Mario Canseco: Trudeau’s departure sets the stage for Conservative dominance

Mario Canseco: Trudeau’s departure sets the stage for Conservative dominance

Research Co. polling shows the Conservatives leading with 47% support, leaving Liberals and NDP trailing far behind
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'Big shakeup' at Richmond Olympic venue after CEO's $403K salary revealed

'Big shakeup' at Richmond Olympic venue after CEO's $403K salary revealed

The Richmond Olympic Oval's CEO George Duncan was paid more than the City of Richmond's manager in 2023; Duncan says his contract factored in the temporary term but one councillor questions the decision-making process.
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Manitoba launches new system governing teacher conduct, including online registry

Manitoba launches new system governing teacher conduct, including online registry

WINNIPEG — A new disciplinary process and online registry for Manitoba teachers is now in effect.
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Conservatives frame carbon tax as key election issue after Trudeau resigns

Conservatives frame carbon tax as key election issue after Trudeau resigns

Political expert warns Conservative focus on carbon tax could backfire amid economic uncertainty.
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Police in B.C. suspect homicide after body found in fire at Surrey abandoned house

Police in B.C. suspect homicide after body found in fire at Surrey abandoned house

SURREY, B.C. — Police in Surrey, B.C., say homicide investigators have taken over the case of a body found after a fire was put out at an abandoned house over the weekend.
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Judge authorizes 'reasonable force' to bring B.C. man to court

Judge authorizes 'reasonable force' to bring B.C. man to court

Joseph Brian Denis Grenon remains in jail despite being ordered released as he wouldn’t sign the release order.
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Kirk LaPointe: Winter's cold grasp claims another Trudeau's time in power

Kirk LaPointe: Winter's cold grasp claims another Trudeau's time in power

Justin Trudeau resigns after nearly a decade as prime minister, leaving behind a polarized legacy and a party in crisis
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Court orders WestJet to hand over flight attendant harassment files in lawsuit

Court orders WestJet to hand over flight attendant harassment files in lawsuit

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered WestJet to hand over all its files on harassment of flight attendants in a class-action lawsuit alleging widespread misconduct by pilots.
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Claire Nielsen: It's time to quit smoking

Claire Nielsen: It's time to quit smoking

Quitting smoking and nicotine dependence can be a challenging journey.
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