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B.C. Conservatives, NDP have full candidate slates. But it's about more than votes

B.C. Conservatives, NDP have full candidate slates. But it's about more than votes

VANCOUVER — In the last provincial election, the B.C. Conservatives fielded just 19 candidates — and received less than 2 per cent of the vote. Now the party's website lists a full slate of 93 candidates for the Oct. 19 election, covering every B.C.
Former B.C. army reservist gets house arrest for online shotgun threat against MP

Former B.C. army reservist gets house arrest for online shotgun threat against MP

RICHMOND, B.C. — A British Columbia judge has given a former Canadian Army reservist a conditional sentence for posting a video online threatening the life of Richmond member of Parliament Wilson Miao. B.C.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend Francophonie summit in France next week

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend Francophonie summit in France next week

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be travelling to France next Thursday to attend the Francophonie summit. The meeting of French-speaking countries, which happens every two years, will be held on Oct. 4 and 5 in Villers-Cotterêts and Paris.
Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.2% in July

Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.2% in July

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew more than expected in July, but the strength was short-lived as the momentum seems to have failed to carry over into August. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product grew 0.
Federal government posts $7.3B deficit between April and July

Federal government posts $7.3B deficit between April and July

OTTAWA — The federal government's deficit has grown to $7.3 billion so far this fiscal year. The Finance Department's latest fiscal monitor says the deficit between April and July compares with a $1.2 billion deficit over the same period last year.
In the news today: Spy agency officials to appear at meddling inquiry

In the news today: Spy agency officials to appear at meddling inquiry

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Anishinaabe elder uses online video to pass along love of language to children

Anishinaabe elder uses online video to pass along love of language to children

Barbara Nolan, an Anishnaabe elder on a mission to promote her nation's language, says she loves to hear stories about how her work is influencing children.
B.C. company sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department wants Health Canada licences back

B.C. company sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department wants Health Canada licences back

VANCOUVER — A chemical firm based in Port Coquitlam, B.C., claims Health Canada wrongfully cancelled its licences to make natural health products after being sanctioned by the U.S.
Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

British Columbians could find out who wins the provincial election on Oct. 19 in about the same time it took to start counting ballots in previous votes.
Trudeau, French president Macron meet in Canada as trade deal challenges continue

Trudeau, French president Macron meet in Canada as trade deal challenges continue

OTTAWA — French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say their governments will collaborate more on issues ranging from the war in Ukraine to foreign interference, as they face off against rising populism and misinformation.
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