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Nova Scotia premier dissolves legislature, calls snap election for Nov. 26

Nova Scotia premier dissolves legislature, calls snap election for Nov. 26

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston fired the opening salvos of a snap election he called Sunday, saying he needs a strong mandate in order to help the province “stand up” to the federal government.
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NDP widens lead in tight B.C. election races, raising chance of forming government

NDP widens lead in tight B.C. election races, raising chance of forming government

The resumption of counting in last week's nail-biting British Columbia election has seen the NDP widen its lead in two crucial races and move within 12 votes of the B.C. Conservatives in another.
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A look at Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia New Democrats

A look at Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia New Democrats

HALIFAX — Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia NDP, will be leading her first provincial campaign since taking the reins of the party. Born: July 29, 1976.
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A look at Zach Churchill, leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal party

A look at Zach Churchill, leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal party

HALIFAX — Zach Churchill will be taking the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia into its first provincial election since he became leader. Born: May 25, 1984. Early years: He was raised in Yarmouth, N.S., where his mother was a teacher and entrepreneur.
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A look at Tim Houston, leader of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives

A look at Tim Houston, leader of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives

HALIFAX — Tim Houston, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia, is seeking a second mandate as premier. Born: April 10, 1970.
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Five key issues as Nova Scotia heads into a provincial election campaign

Five key issues as Nova Scotia heads into a provincial election campaign

HALIFAX — Nova Scotians are set to go to the polls in a provincial election called for Nov. 26 .
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'Dumb mistake': What politicians had to say during the Saskatchewan election campaign

'Dumb mistake': What politicians had to say during the Saskatchewan election campaign

REGINA — Saskatchewan's provincial election is on Monday. The Saskatchewan Party, in government for the last 17 years, is hoping for a return to power, while the NDP is fighting to move out of the Opposition benches.
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'On my bucket list': Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot

'On my bucket list': Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot

BANFF, Alta. — A popular selfie spot for visitors to Banff National Park has become a victim of its own success.
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A timeline look at Saskatchewan elections and governments over five decades

A timeline look at Saskatchewan elections and governments over five decades

REGINA — Saskatchewan's general election is on Monday.
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Promise tracker: What the Saskatchewan Party and NDP pledge to do if they win Monday

Promise tracker: What the Saskatchewan Party and NDP pledge to do if they win Monday

REGINA — Saskatchewan's provincial election is on Monday.
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