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Conservatives hold onto Windsor riding by four votes after recount

Conservatives hold onto Windsor riding by four votes after recount

OTTAWA — Conservative Kathy Borrelli has won the Ontario riding of Windsor—Tecumseh—Lake Shore after a judicial recount confirmed her victory today by just four votes.
Bloc Québécois files legal challenge of Terrebonne riding results after one-vote loss

Bloc Québécois files legal challenge of Terrebonne riding results after one-vote loss

TERREBONNE — The Bloc Québécois says it has filed a Superior Court challenge to overturn the election results in the federal riding of Terrebonne after losing by one vote.
Innovative horse simulator helps riders with disabilities get in the saddle

Innovative horse simulator helps riders with disabilities get in the saddle

VICTORIA — "Do you want to go faster?" Jayne Imeson already knew the answer she was going to get from her six-year-old son, Casey, sitting astride his new steed in a park in Central Saanich, B.C. He nodded with a smile.
Fierce-looking B.C. fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer

Fierce-looking B.C. fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer

Before British Columbia fossil hunter Mike Trask died last week, he knew that recognition of his biggest discovery would live on.
In the news today: Canada Post union calls for halt to overtime

In the news today: Canada Post union calls for halt to overtime

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
RCMP, city police brace for 'largest domestic security operation' as G7 summit nears

RCMP, city police brace for 'largest domestic security operation' as G7 summit nears

OTTAWA — RCMP and local police say security planning is well underway for next month's G7 summit in Alberta.
'A political football': Canadian says his citizenship TV pitch was misrepresented

'A political football': Canadian says his citizenship TV pitch was misrepresented

WASHINGTON — When Rob Worsoff recently dusted off an old idea he had for a reality television show about people on the path to United States citizenship, he had no idea of what he was letting himself in for.
Ottawa has to allow home prices to fall to make housing more affordable, experts say

Ottawa has to allow home prices to fall to make housing more affordable, experts say

OTTAWA — Housing experts are pushing back against a federal cabinet minister's recent claim that home prices don't need to go down in order to restore housing affordability.
Canada Post union calls for halt to overtime as deadline passes with no agreement

Canada Post union calls for halt to overtime as deadline passes with no agreement

OTTAWA — The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees has called for a countrywide halt to overtime work, saying its negotiators will continue to review the latest contract offers from the mail carrier.
B.C. First Nations fear protests and conflict over fast-track legislation

B.C. First Nations fear protests and conflict over fast-track legislation

First Nations leaders in British Columbia say proposed legislation to fast-track resource projects will likely lead to protests and litigation should the provincial government push the law through.
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