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Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives

Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives

VICTORIA — Dave Sharkey still remembers how he felt about the future of the Conservative Party of B.C. when he was part of the delegation that marched in the 2022 Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade. "There were only four of us," Sharkey said.
In the news today: Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire

In the news today: Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec

Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec

MONTREAL — A 69-year-old convicted murderer that escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians area might be in southwestern Ontario, Ontario Provincial Police said Sunday.
Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton's death

Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton's death

An investigation report detailing the prison assault that led to the death of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton says he was assaulted by another inmate who broke a broom handle and thrust it into his face.
Advocate calls for better rail safety on 12th anniversary of Lac-Mégantic disaster

Advocate calls for better rail safety on 12th anniversary of Lac-Mégantic disaster

MONTREAL — As citizens of Lac-Mégantic, Que., marked the 12th anniversary of a rail disaster that killed 47 people when a runaway train derailed and smashed into downtown, an advocate warned that more needs to be done to ensure rail safety.
Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate

Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate

OTTAWA — An environmental think tank is warning the federal government against repealing its electric vehicle mandate, instead suggesting that politicians should be helping to put more EVs on the road.
More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

CALGARY — Canada’s top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that includes a pay raise for military personnel at a time when uncertainty on the world stage is high.
Ex-fighter jet pilot Stephen Fuhr is on a mission to change how we arm the military

Ex-fighter jet pilot Stephen Fuhr is on a mission to change how we arm the military

OTTAWA — Not that long ago, former air force fighter pilot Stephen Fuhr was just one among many voices in Canada complaining about the way the federal government makes big defence purchasing decisions.
Trade war supercharges Montreal Comiccon attendance, spokesman says

Trade war supercharges Montreal Comiccon attendance, spokesman says

MONTREAL — A spokesperson for the Montreal Comiccon says the trade war with the United States could supercharge attendance at the colourful pop culture gathering.
Quebec bar suspends law licence of alleged Mafia leader Leonardo Rizzuto

Quebec bar suspends law licence of alleged Mafia leader Leonardo Rizzuto

MONTREAL — Quebec's bar association has suspended the lawyer's licence of Leonardo Rizzuto, who was one of 11 people arrested last month in a police operation targeting organized crime.
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