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Canadian PM says Albertans have made a 'clear choice' to reject referendum on independence
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Key FactsEarly Results Favor Alberta Staying in Canada
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- Monday’s nonbinding vote was Alberta’s first separation referendum and asked whether a binding independence referendum should be held.
- With more than one-third of ballots counted, official results showed over 76 percent for unity; CBC and CTV projected a comfortable victory.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the result, saying Albertans had clearly chosen national unity.
- Jeffrey Rath of the Alberta Prosperity Project said his campaign for an independent Alberta would continue despite the result.
They chose unity, to build together, and to take care of each other.— Mark Carney, in a statement on X after Alberta voted to remain part of Canada.
Albertans support staying in Canada, oppose separation referendum, CTV News projects. Follow for live updates.
ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/albertans-support-staying-in-canada-oppose-separation-referendum-follow-for-live-updates/
Idea of partnering with U.S. is ‘under attack’ in Canada, Hoekstra says: From the Trump administration’s perspective, Washington isn’t in a trade war with Ottawa ...
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Canadian man gets 50 additional years in prison after knife attack on U.S. guards
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OpinionAlberta’s separatist movement is built on false and unearned authority: The so-called leaders of the province’s independence movement have just been in it for ...
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OpinionLILLEY: Carney Liberals defend handing CRA security contract to U.S. firm tied to Trump’s ICE
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Alberta voters reject independence from Canada in victory for Carney: Voters in Alberta have overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with four-fifths of votes ...
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Alberta's decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump: The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political ...
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OpinionAlberta’s separatists lost badly. Danielle Smith might have lost even worse: Without a referendum to galvanize it, the secessionist movement might wither. Now ...
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U.S. food importer sues Trump over Canada tariffs: A lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs targeting Canada has been filed in the United ...
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The Penguins have released a statement regarding a medical episode involving Ben Kindel, stating he's "conscious, alert and in stable condition."
New lawsuit filed challenging Trump’s tariffs on Canada: A lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs targeting Canada has been filed in the ...
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Canada Wainwright fire: Four dead and dozens injured, Carney says - follow live: Prime Minister Mark Carney says it's "one of the worst tragedies" ...
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Key FactsBoudreau recalls John Garrett’s humanity
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theprovince.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theprovince.com
- During the 1975–76 WHA season, Garrett and backup Mike Curran supported rookie Boudreau amid severe hazing by veteran teammates.
- Garrett and John Shorthouse were first paired as Canucks television broadcasters in 2008, and their friendship quickly deepened.
- Nearly two weeks before Boudreau’s 2023 dismissal, Garrett and Shorthouse met him in Pittsburgh and helped arrange his birthday celebration.
- Garrett died of a heart attack in April at 74; the Canucks were scheduled to honour him on Tuesday.
But John was one of the guys who wasn’t going to treat a rookie like they were being treated in 1975.— Bruce Boudreau, recalling Garrett's fairness to rookies during the Minnesota Fighting Saints' 1975-76 WHA season
Alberta Referendum: Over 76 Percent Vote to Remain Part of Canada
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‘I will honour this mandate’: Smith vows not to hold another referendum on separation. Live updates.
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Poll shows B.C. Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson considered best choice for premier
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Alberta referendum: Voters want province to remain in Canada, CBC News projects | CBC
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OpinionJames Moore: Alberta’s vote to ‘remain’ is a clear warning to the conservative movement
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NDP Leader Eby vows not to use Wainwright tragedy for political gain : Eby’s promise follows criticism from the BC Conservatives
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EU and Canada to flesh out closer associate membership by 2027: The European Union and Canada will endorse an unprecedented alliance at a summit next week ...
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Alberta's answers 'difficult': PM, on the front of Wednesday's @WinnipegNews #wfp
Brendan Nugent facing three charges over alleged attack on MP Helen Haines: Victoria police arrested the 43-year-old Tarrawingee man on Monday afternoon after ...
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Alberta votes overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada, projections suggest: The vote has been hailed by Prime Minister Mark Carney as "a clear choice" in favour ...
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Canada, Turkiye set to sign pledge during Carney visit to deepen defence, energy ties, Reuters source says
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EXCLUSIVE POLL: Chow’s lead over Bradford narrows, now within margin of error: Olivia Chow’s lead over Brad Bradford has narrowed and is now within the margin of ...
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OpinionAlberta rejected separation. Here's how Canada can put an end to 'neverendums' and make 'no' the final answer
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Ruba Ghazal, spokesperson for Quebec Solidaire, raised a Palestinian keffiyeh during her oath-taking ceremony at Quebec’s National Assembly in Canada ... Show more
'Bank of Canada will be increasing interest rates by 25 bps': Lau: Laura Lau, CIO at Brompton Group, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the outlook for the ...
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Business leaders breathe sigh of relief on Alberta referendum result: Leaders with ties to the province say outcome reinforces the concept that Canada is ...
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Albertans have voted against separating from Canada in a historic referendum, according to preliminary results released in the early hours of Tuesday morning ... Show more
Former Alberta premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney discuss Premier Smith and Alberta’s future
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Finance minister announces date for new federal budget to be tabled: Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will table the federal budget on Nov. 5 ...
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Key FactsStudy Links High Personal Taxes to Canada’s Competitiveness
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nationalpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nationalpost.com
- The United States ranked 17th, two places behind Canada, and eighth for corporate competitiveness.
- A KPMG survey found 71 per cent of Canadian business leaders expected the upcoming budget to help businesses.
- Sixty-two per cent identified the Canada-U.S. trade conflict as the top priority, followed by attracting foreign investment at 44 per cent.
- A spokesperson for François-Philippe Champagne said the government aims to reduce risks in Canada’s tax regime and encourage investment.
Canadian workers and businesses are fighting to survive tariffs and our governments are making it harder by imposing less competitive business and income taxes than the Americans.— Franco Terrazzano, the federation’s federal director, in a release
Frustrated Canadian hockey fans irate over new streaming costs: ‘First game I missed in a decade’
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‘We’re going to take care of Bombardier’: Trump backs down on threat against Canadian jet maker
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OpinionJosh Dehaas: When the public needed info on Wainwright, a journalist was prevented from getting it
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U.S. cuts tariffs on most Canadian softwood lumber: But it still means tariffs at the border on softwood are now roughly 35 per cent, down from 45 per cent ...
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Analyzing why Matthew Knies has cooled after a hot start for Blue Jackets: Matthew Knies came out of the blocks flying in his Blue Jackets debut ...
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Following in the steps of the Parti Québécois, on Monday 39 Quebec Liberals swore the oath to the Quebec people, omitting the oath to King Charles III ... Show more
Trump sued over 50% tariffs on Canada in latest trade challenge: A new lawsuit challenges President Donald Trump's tariffs on a range of Canadian goods using ...
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Mark Carney and Doug Ford to unveil new supports for steel, auto sectors hit by tariffs
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Paid articlePaywallHuge setback for Alberta's separatist movement after decisive defeat: Leaders of the movement for independence vow to push on but the margin of defeat could make ...
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Edmonton supporters celebrate vote for a ‘United Canada’: CTV’s Geoff Hastings reports from Edmonton, where supporters are celebrating after a decisive vote for ...
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Carney hails Alberta vote as 'great result for Canada,' vows to work with provinces on immigration
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Kawhi Leonard pens tribute video to Toronto ahead of Raptors return: Ahead of the Toronto Raptors' regular-season opener against the Chicago Bulls on ...
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Canadian who stole a Las Vegas flamingo after drinking '30 to 40' beers convicted of animal cruelty
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Key FactsCanadian Tourist Convicted After Flamingo Theft
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Mitchell Fairbarn, 34, took Peachy, a Chilean flamingo, from Flamingo Las Vegas’s wildlife habitat in March.
- He carried the bird by its neck to his hotel room; experts reported torn feathers and blood loss.
- Fairbarn testified that he had consumed 30 to 40 beers and believed taking the bird would be funny.
- Jurors found him guilty of animal abuse after about five hours; Fairbarn remains under house arrest and cannot leave the United States.
funny— Mitchell Fairbarn testified in court that taking the flamingo would be 'funny'.
Key FactsSeveral Metro Vancouver municipalities elect new mayors
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vancouversun.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vancouversun.com
- In Port Moody, Haven Lurbiecki defeated Meghan Lahti by five points and announced a review of a 14-tower housing plan.
- In Coquitlam, Craig Hodge won by 32 points and listed managing growth, including affordable housing, as a priority.
- In the two Langleys, Jay Lundgren and Delaney Mack defeated the incumbents by more than eight and 22 points, respectively.
- In White Rock, Chris Shields won by 16.5 points and will govern with five Together for White Rock councillors and one independent.
The door at Township Hall will be kicked open, and I will keep it open. You do not have to agree with me or any mayor to be treated with respect by your own Township.— Jay Lundgren, mayor-elect of the Township of Langley; on openness and respectful governance
Lawyer asks judge to suspend Quebec law that abolished mandatory oath to the King
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Lorne Doerkson didn’t plan on leading the BC Conservatives, but he’s trying to meet the moment
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