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B.C. Conservative Party raised nearly $2.5M in the 10 days after Findlay quit
Flood of donations came amid snap election call
Water level low in Okanagan Lake
Lake level lowest on record for this time of year
Harris elected as new chairperson of Nanaimo-Ladysmith school board
Leanne Lee chosen vice-chairperson at inaugural meeting with new trustees
Rob Shaw: Conservative MLAs hold first caucus meeting with Doerkson laying out priorities
B.C.’s newly-elected Conservative government met for the first time Monday in Victoria, with MLAs from across the province gathering to begin their work with premier-designate Lorne Doerkson. The post Rob Shaw: Conservative MLAs hold first caucus meeting with Doerkson laying out priorities appeared...
Immigration levels update to be included in Nov. 5 budget
The annual immigration levels update will be included in the federal budget being released Thursday, a government source with knowledge of the plan has confirmed. The post Immigration levels update to be included in Nov. 5 budget appeared first on CHEK.
Comox developer angry with town’s possible zoning reversal
Rick Fisher says downsizing zoning for the Comox Avenue property after $250,000 has been spent is "bad business." The post Comox developer angry with town’s possible zoning reversal appeared first on CHEK.
Ottawa’s focus groups report low awareness of federal deficit, budget updates
The Liberal government is getting ready to table its 2026 budget on Thursday — but Ottawa's own focus groups suggest Canadians aren't watching the state of the federal purse too closely. The post Ottawa’s focus groups report low awareness of federal deficit, budget updates appeared first on CHEK.
Canadian Prime Minister Carney won't let Russia's hockey team into the country
Russia will not be competing at the upcoming World Junior Championship in Alberta, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Speaking Tuesday, Carney made Canada’s position clear following a controversial ruling that could have paved the way for Russia’s return to international hockey as...
Richmond's new mayor, Rob Howard, wants to build a new trade and exhibition centre
New Richmond Mayor Rob Howard is promising to pursue a trade and exhibition centre, making the project part of his vision to strengthen the city’s role as a gateway to the Pacific. In his inauguration speech on the evening of Nov. 2, 2026, Richmond’s first new mayor in 25 years — taking over from...
Full inaugural speech: New Westminster's first Indigenous mayor eyes a potential new Queensborough Bridge and safer SkyTrain stations
Talks on potentially building a new replacement Queensborough Bridge, making Downtown New Westminster’s two SkyTrain stations safer and cleaner, and returning to New Westminster’s long-running “Royal City” identity are among the priorities Mayor Daniel Fontaine has set for his first term as...
'Preserving the best of West Vancouver': Read Mayor Kirk LaPointe's full inaugural speech
Kirk LaPointe used his first address as the Mayor of West Vancouver to promise residents a greater voice in local decisions, careful management of the municipal government’s money, and an approach to growth that allows more people to build their lives in the community. He and the new District of...
More Canadians going hungry as food insecurity hits four-year high
More Canadians struggling to get by are being forced to make tough choices between food, housing, and everyday essentials, according to a new report. The Salvation Army has just released its “2026 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis” report, and the results are disheartening. More than...
BC Conservatives could have a fall legislative session as party eager to get to work
All 93 writs will be returned by Nov. 18, marking the end of the election, with MLAs sworn in the next day and Lorne Doerkson and his ministers to be sworn in on Nov. 20.
Fact check: Does this Ontario government ad show real miners?
The Ontario NDP is calling out Doug Ford’s government for using a photo in one of its ads about mining that doesn’t show real miners in the province. Avneet Dhillon from CBC’s Fact Check team looks into the origins of that photo and others.
Greater Toronto Area home sales down nearly 8% in October: real estate board
TRREB says 5,603 homes changed hands last month, down 7.9 per cent year-over-year, however sales rose 1.2 per cent from September on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Stock markets rally in early trading after U.S. midterm election
Stock markets rallied in both Canada and the U.S. early Wednesday after the U.S. midterm election yielded Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress.
Early stage Alzheimer’s treatments need government action for success: report
Early diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer's is a key factor as two new therapies that could soon be available to the Canadian public.
Helen Zille Is Running for Mayor of Johannesburg and Needling the ANC
As South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday, Helen Zille, 75, is betting voters care less about race and more about public services in her bid to become mayor of Johannesburg.
Israel’s President Could Play Key Role in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock
President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instrumental after an inconclusive election.
Israel’s President Will Start Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government
President Isaac Herzog will meet with party leaders over the next two days to decide whether to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or rivals the first chance at forming a coalition.
A Test for Israeli Democracy: Should Jews Ask Arabs to Join the Government?
Arab lawmakers give opponents of Benjamin Netanyahu a clear majority in the Parliament. But many Jewish lawmakers are trying to avoid relying on them.
Why Trump Often Mentioned Iran in the Midterm Campaign
President Trump has repeatedly reminded Americans of a losing campaign issue just as voters head to the polls. Why?