Conservatives win B.C. federal byelection amid turmoil in Ottawa

A Nova Scotia woman, Penny Patricia Boudreau, serving life for strangling her 12-year-old daughter, Karissa, may soon apply for unescorted temporary absences from prison. The Parole Board of Canada has noted considerations for such absences as early as June 2025, despite significant community opposition and grief expressed in numerous victim impact statements. Boudreau, who has completed various escorted absences since 2018, was sentenced to life with no parole for 20 years after claiming her actions...

Summary During a campaign stop in Victoria, Liberal Leader Mark Carney appealed to progressive voters, urging them to unite against Donald Trump. He confidently supported the continuation of the $10-a-day child care program, positioning himself as a viable alternative to the New Democrats, despite their existing dominance on Vancouver Island. As the election approaches, the potential for a Liberal victory remains uncertain, with questions surrounding whether it will result in a majority or minority government,...

During a press conference, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre highlighted a report from Policy Horizons warning that many Canadians may face downward social mobility by 2040, describing it as depicting a potential economic depression and rising costs. Policy Horizons, established in 1996, conducts strategic foresight to analyze future policy challenges and opportunities, emphasizing that the report presents hypothetical scenarios to prepare the government for various futures rather than making predictions. The report suggests a future where...

In his closing argument during the murder trial in Cayuga, Ontario, defence lawyer Scott Reid contended that there is insufficient evidence to prove that Brandi Stewart-Sperry collaborated with co-accused Randall McKenzie in the ambush and murder of OPP Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala. The trial has been ongoing for over a month, focusing on the events surrounding the police officer's death. Reid emphasized the lack of solid proof connecting Stewart-Sperry to the crime, raising doubts about the...

Michael Bednarski and the Longest Ballot Protest Michael Bednarski, a Toronto-based substitute teacher, is one of 91 candidates participating in the Longest Ballot protest in Carleton, aiming to highlight the need for electoral reform. Despite not having visited Carleton, he joined the protest to flood the ballot and draw attention to the shortcomings of the first-past-the-post voting system, which he believes fails to reflect society. Although he has no intention of campaigning, his involvement marks...

In the lead-up to the elections, the Liberals, initially optimistic about securing a majority government largely due to support in Quebec, are sensing a potential decline in their prospects. The Bloc Quebecois, under Leader Yves-François Blanchet, sees an opportunity to regain ground after a dip in poll numbers, aiming to save existing seats and gain new ones in the Montreal area. Although recent polls indicate the Liberals have a 16-point lead over the Bloc, a...