Former Mayor of New Westminster passes away
The flag at New Westminster City Hall was flying at half-mast to honour Tom Baker, the city’s mayor from 1982–1988.
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Red seas rise in Vancouver
On September 10, a rally hosted by the Liberal Party took place at the South Hall in Vancouver.
Going Green with Kyle Routledge
Canada has already experienced an eventful election season, and there’s undoubtedly more to happen over the next six weeks before voters head to cast their ballots.
Syrian refugee crisis increasing in severity
It’s difficult to believe that what started as peaceful protest against the government in 2011 escalated to a full-blown war.
Polls show a tight race among party candidates
The race for Canada’s next government proved to be closer than ever this week.
A current election summary and party update
On August 2, Governor General David Johnston dissolved Parliament, thus beginning the election for Canada’s 42nd session of Parliament.
Death of red panda at Vancouver Zoo sparks protests
A red panda, named Rakesh, died of a fungal infection while being quarantined in the Greater Vancouver Zoo in August.
Pressure to repay student loans intensifies
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is expected to place increasing pressure on students who have taken out student loans, according to some letters exchanged between the CRA and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that were revealed by the Canadian Press.
What to expect in Fall 2015
A new semester of classes is underway at Douglas College, and it will be the first for thousands of new students.
Chief Electoral Officer sees early signs of heightened voter interest
The election writs are being signed, sealed, and delivered to all of Canada’s 338 ridings, and Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand says there’s a lot of interest already at such an early point in the campaign.