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Election leaders make gruelling last-minute push before Tuesday's election

The Canadian PressMay 13, 2013 06:00

The leaders of British Columbia's two main parties headed into a sprint to get their message out Monday, one day before the finish line would deliver one of them a victory. New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix planned to campaign for 24 hours straight, making 15 election stops during his 1,700- kilometre tour as far north as Prince George. He planned to continue his efforts to woo voters until 7 a.m. Tuesday, an hour before polls open.

Party leaders both project confidence as B.C. election day approaches

The Canadian PressMay 12, 2013 20:45

VANCOUVER - The leaders of British Columbia's two main political parties both projected confidence Sunday, and predicted victory when provincial voters go to the polls on Tuesday. New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix enjoyed the largest rally of the four-week election campaign, with close to a thousand supporters gathered at Vancouver Film Studios. They chanted and waved orange party placards and clutched orange carnations in honour of Mother's Day.

Cricket: Bangladesh bat first in second Twenty20

Agence France-PresseMay 12, 2013 07:45

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim finally called correctly at the toss and elected to bat in the second and final Twenty20 international against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday. Mushfiqur had previously lost five tosses on the trot, but gave his side every chance of making up for Saturday's Twenty20 defeat to end a disappointing tour on a high note. Both sides made a couple of changes each, with Bangladesh replacing Ziaur Rahman and Sajidul Islam with Mominul Haque and Robiul Islam.

Dix makes another trip to Vancouver Island to fight off Green party votes

The Canadian PressMay 10, 2013 17:02

OAK BAY, B.C. - With just days left before B.C. residents head to the polls, New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix is treading over some well-worn election ground on Vancouver Island. The NDP holds 10 of 14 seats there, but the area is also fertile territory for Green party votes. The Liberal party understands that well, and even bought a full-page newspaper ad today comparing Green party Leader Jane Sterk, Dix and Liberal Leader Christy Clark.

14 recommendations made to help mentally disabled move as institution closes

The Canadian PressMay 10, 2013 17:02

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Fourteen recommendations are being made to help mentally disabled people as the Saskatchewan government closes one of the last remaining institutions in Canada. A report released Friday outlines ways to make it easier for nearly 200 people living in the Valley View Centre in Moose Jaw to move. The recommendations include providing opportunities for the residents to keep relationships with peers — something particularly important, given that the average length of time current residents have lived at Valley View is 41 1/2 years.

Political parties translate job rates differently days away from B.C. election

The Canadian PressMay 10, 2013 14:00

VANCOUVER - The B.C. Liberals have been banking on a jobs and economic growth platform to lead them to victory, but with four days left until voting day, the latest jobs statistics appear to fuel the NDP's claims that Christy Clark's jobs plan has not been as successful as she claims. Statistics Canada said on Friday that British Columbia's jobless rate dropped six-tenths of a point in April to 6.4 per cent, while the province also gained 9,500 full-time jobs. Statistics Canada also said B.C. experienced the second highest jobs growth in Canada last month.

Nova Scotia legislature suspended after politician alleges he was assaulted

The Canadian PressMay 10, 2013 11:01

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's legislative session was temporarily suspended today after an Opposition member alleged he was assaulted by another member of the house. Liberal Keith Colwell made the allegation against New Democrat Percy Paris in the legislature. Colwell asked the Speaker to admonish Paris for violating the rights of all members of the legislature. Speaker Gordie Gosse temporarily suspend proceedings until he rules on the matter.

Halifax police investigate 'heated exchange' between cabinet minister, member

The Canadian PressMay 10, 2013 00:27

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's minister of tourism says he lost his composure during an incident Thursday at the provincial legislature involving an Opposition member. Percy Paris says he had a "heated exchange" with Liberal Keith Colwell while the two were near the doorway of the members' washroom. Colwell accused the NDP cabinet minister of assaulting him. Paris declined to say whether he assaulted Colwell, adding that he would first discuss the matter with police. Paris said he momentarily lost his temper.

Dubai Group creditors to own equity stake post-$10 billion deal

Thomson ReutersMay 9, 2013 05:30

DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai Group will be spun off as an independent company with creditors owning an equity stake after its planned $10 billion debt restructuring, the chief executive of parent Dubai Holding said in an interview on Thursday. Dubai Group, a unit of Dubai Holding, the investment arm of the emirate's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, expects to sign an agreement with its creditors on the debt restructuring in six weeks, Ahmad Bin Byat said.

Dix's positive campaign gets snarly in Richmond, Chinatown

The Canadian PressMay 8, 2013 04:18

RICHMOND, B.C. - New Democrat Adrian Dix's positive vibrations election campaign turned decidedly snarly Tuesday as he was forced to grit his teeth while facing difficult questions about spies, communists and the Chinese head tax. The Liberals lobbed their own accusations of spying Tuesday after the campaign manager of Transportation Minister Mary Polak quit. Todd Hauptman complained as a gay man, he felt marginalized among Polak supporters who he viewed as anti-gay, but Polak suggested the real issue was information sharing between Hauptman and the NDP campaign in the riding.