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Republicans take Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump

Republicans take Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House.
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Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to set up a rent bank for struggling renters

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to set up a rent bank for struggling renters

HALIFAX — Low-income tenants in Nova Scotia who fall behind on their rent could soon turn to a rent bank for a no-interest emergency loan if the Liberal party wins the provincial election on Nov. 26.
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Opinion: Trump 2.0 will be a test of Canada's resolve

Opinion: Trump 2.0 will be a test of Canada's resolve

Nation should brace for turmoil under a reinvigorated Republican administration
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Rob Shaw: Elections BC's blunders demand multi-party path forward

Rob Shaw: Elections BC's blunders demand multi-party path forward

With missed ballots and vote mishandling, the integrity of BC's election system faces scrutiny
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B.C. nurse's narcotics theft could have endangered patients: college

B.C. nurse's narcotics theft could have endangered patients: college

The unnamed nurse has been suspended for a week and must undergo treatment and enrol in medical monitoring for 36 months.
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Victoria paralegal who embezzled $350K from employer sentenced to three years

Victoria paralegal who embezzled $350K from employer sentenced to three years

Melissa Jane Cielen, 49, pleaded guilty to embezzling $343,077.28, which she used to support her alcohol and cocaine use
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Flying patio furniture causes major power outage in B.C.

Flying patio furniture causes major power outage in B.C.

BC Hydro shared a photo of a damaged and burnt substation.
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B.C. forest sector prognosis becoming progressively grim

B.C. forest sector prognosis becoming progressively grim

When an annual allowable cut cannot be achieved, data suggests forestry companies cut and run south.
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BC Lottery Corp. betting favours Donald Trump to win U.S. election

BC Lottery Corp. betting favours Donald Trump to win U.S. election

Democrat Kamala Harris expected to win the popular vote nationally.
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B.C. man charged with second-degree murder in death of estranged wife

B.C. man charged with second-degree murder in death of estranged wife

MONTROSE, B.C. — A man has been charged with killing his estranged wife in Montrose, B.C. Police in the West Kootenay community say officers were dispatched Monday after a report of a man assaulting a woman on the front lawn of a home.
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