B.C. NDP accused of sending misleading election mailout
The B.C. Conservatives have alerted Elections BC over NDP campaign mailouts that allegedly resemble official voting notices, with envelopes marked âElection 2026 â You Decideâ and âTime Sensitive â Open Immediately.â
The mailers include a letter urging voters to re-elect David Ebyâs NDP and warning of alleged Conservative healthcare cuts; Elections BC is reviewing the complaint, and no wrongdoing has been established. Keep reading.
EXCLUSIVE: VancouverâYaletown candidate talks Conservative plan to fix B.C.
B.C. Conservative candidate Margareta Dovgal says the province needs a change in government after nearly a decade of NDP rule, pointing to street disorder, healthcare wait times and affordability.
Speaking with Juno News, she outlined her partyâs plans to improve public safety, restore economic opportunity and reduce delays for medical care. Keep reading.
Based on Polymarket data, B.C. Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson is a clear favourite to win the race at 88 to 89 per cent at the time of writing, with David Eby trailing significantly behind at 11 to 12 per cent.
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OTTAWA: Student book club launches with Khomeiniâs âThe Greatest Jihadâ
Carleton Universityâs Ahlul-Bayt Studentsâ Association has launched a book club with The Greatest Jihad, a collection of lectures by Ruhollah Khomeini, founder of Iranâs Islamic Republic.
The group advertised its first meeting for October 20, with discussions planned every other Tuesday around the bookâs themes of spiritual purification, moral discipline and resistance. Keep reading.
Leaked Canada-EU draft raises fears of European control
A leaked draft of a proposed Canada-EU partnership calls for closer alignment on energy, finance and technology rules, raising concerns about Canadian sovereignty and business costs.
Energy analyst Tammy Nemeth warned that adopting European climate and financial standards could undermine Canadaâs competitiveness as Ottawa pursues deeper ties with Brussels. Keep reading.
CBC unveils climate plan for programming, doesnât disclose costs
CBC/Radio-Canada has introduced a five-year environmental strategy pledging to incorporate climate change considerations into its programming, production and operations, but it has not disclosed an implementation budget or projected costs.
The publicly funded broadcaster received approximately $1.4 billion in federal parliamentary appropriations in 2024â25, while critics question whether climate sustainability falls within its formal mandate. Keep reading.
