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So, I was just thinking yesterday about this 'seismic shift' in the political landscape and what it will mean for us as Canadians. Now, while there is the legitimate fear of a dominating conservative government, we have to keep in mind that they will be under heavy scrutiny by the media. By...

Saskatchewan teachers to walkout Thursday Union wants one-time 12 per cent raise Teachers in Saskatchewan plan to walk off the job on Thursday for a “study day and rally” after 95 per cent voted in favour of job action last week. The Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation wants a 12 per cent...

Some notable quotes from federal party leaders Tuesday: "They made me pop this champagne and ... wanted me to guzzle it out of the bottle. Some of you know, I'm not much of a drinker but I did. However, they tricked me; there was only like that much in it. So much for my wild side." — Prime...

Calgary voter turnout hits 58% Only 58 per cent of eligible voters – or 581,303 people – cast a ballot on Monday in Calgary and area's 11 federal ridings, according to preliminary results from Elections Canada. That is up slightly from the 2008 federal election when only 54 per cent of...

Ignatieff steps down as Liberal leader Update: Michael Ignatieff announced on Tuesday morning he was stepping down as Liberal leader. “I will not be remaining as leader of this party and I will work out with the party officials the best timing for departure so that we can arrange a...

Rejoice everybody! Hurray!!! RCMP reviews security levels after U.S. forces kill Osama bin Laden (The Canadian Press) – 1 hour ago OTTAWA — The RCMP says it's assessing the death of Osama bin Laden to see what — if any — impact it might have on the threat level in Canada. There are...

I keep getting conflicting stories here. Which one is it?

Harper does London fly-in On his last campaign stop in London, Stephen Harper met with two London women who were booted out of an earlier London rally because of a picture posted on Facebook. After a brief rally at London Airport Cargo Terminal filled mostly with cheering supporters...

U.S. cables dissect Canada’s leaders: WikiLeaks Harper ‘an enigma,’ Ignatieff lacks ‘energy’, Layton runs ‘mouse of a party’ The whistleblower website WikiLeaks has released sensitive U.S. diplomatic cables that reveal their behind-the-scenes take on Canada’s party leaders — on the eve of...

Many voters lacking ‘basic tools,’ experts say An election campaign that began slowly appears headed for a corker of a finish Monday, when Canadians vote for Prime Minister. Political junkies argue it’s a seminal vote so electors might want to think carefully before marking an “X” beside...

'We can defeat Stephen Harper,' says Layton For the first time this election campaign, New Democrat Leader Jack Layton says his party can defeat Stephen Harper's Conservatives. Layton made the remarks while speaking to the overflow crowd gathered outside his Kingston, Ont., campaign office...

"If we don't get a Conservative majority, I think there is a high risk Canadians will wind up with some kind of other government. A coalition arrangement between the three parties, not just the NDP and Liberals, but the Bloc Quebecois as well," he said. Leaders face questions about their...

Ignatieff wants to stay on as leader AJAX, Ont. — Michael Ignatieff says he wants to remain Liberal leader no matter what happens on May 2, but it will be up to the party whether he stays. Mr. Ignatieff said he wants to stay and fight another federal election. “The Liberal party is a...

Harper launches final push for majority NDP Leader Jack Layton rallies supporters in Quebec Conservative Leader Stephen Harper touted his economic agenda and took aim at his rivals on Sunday, warning of the risks of an NDP-led government as he tried to build support ahead of the election...

Vote has become referendum on Harper Who says elections are a nuisance? Stephen Harper and the media. The latter also parroted his pronouncement that this campaign was “unnecessary,” being the fifth since 2000. It’s a waste of money. It’s boring, to boot. Canadians have proven them...

NDP Menace Evaporates Under Scrutiny To hear Conservative leader Stephen Harper tell it, the stakes in Monday’s election are nothing less than apocalyptic. If the NDP surge means anything other than a Conservative government, Canada’s economic recovery will be strangled, he’s been saying...

Is this propaganda or is there some truth to this.. You be the judge.. The Hidden History of Bob Rae’s Government in Ontario When the NDP won government in Ontario exactly 20 years ago, it constituted the greatest advance for social democracy in North American history. It’s true that...

Man disguised as cow steals 26 gallons of milk from Wal-Mart. North Stafford, Va. –– Perhaps he was thirsty, or it was because he never got enough calcium as a child, or maybe he had a thing for dressing like a farm animal. Whatever the reason Stafford sheriff’s authorities say a man donned...

Ontario to repeal law used to stop and search people during G20 summit TORONTO — Ontario will repeal the controversial wartime legislation that, according to the country's largest rights watchdog, resulted in countless violations of civil liberties during last summer's G20 summit in...