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New seats redrew B.C. legislature's floor plan. They bring political calculations too

New seats redrew B.C. legislature's floor plan. They bring political calculations too

VANCOUVER — Work crews have been busy in the British Columbia legislature over the summer, prying apart desks in the historic chamber and piling them up in hallways as they tried to work out how to fit in six more seats.
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A look at the new districts in B.C.'s fall election as legislature grows to 93 seats

A look at the new districts in B.C.'s fall election as legislature grows to 93 seats

The Oct. 19 election in British Columbia will feature new electoral districts that increase the number of seats in the legislature from 87 to 93.
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City of Montreal, insurers question future of basement apartments after floods

City of Montreal, insurers question future of basement apartments after floods

MONTREAL — Pasquale Monaco says he’s debating whether to keep renting out the two-bedroom basement apartment of the Montreal building he owns after it was flooded — again — in August, when the remnants of tropical storm Debby sent four feet of water
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B.C. leaders officially start election campaign talking health, addiction, economy

B.C. leaders officially start election campaign talking health, addiction, economy

It didn't take long for the leaders of the two contending parties in British Columbia's election to take a few personal jabs. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin issued the writ Saturday for the 43rd provincial general election, which will take place on Oct. 19.
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Man charged with weapon possession after three people injured at Montreal-area mosque

Man charged with weapon possession after three people injured at Montreal-area mosque

MONTREAL — A 24-year-old man is facing a weapon-related charge after allegedly entering a Montreal-area mosque on Friday while carrying a knife, leading to an altercation that left three men with minor injuries.
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Recall expands for Nutrabolics vegan bars over undeclared milk

Recall expands for Nutrabolics vegan bars over undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall of Nutrabolics brand Feed Me Vegan Real Food Protein & Oats bars due to undeclared milk has been expanded.
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Ottawa's $2B loan for satellites has Tories calling for Elon Musk to step in

Ottawa's $2B loan for satellites has Tories calling for Elon Musk to step in

OTTAWA — A $2.14-billion federal loan for an Ottawa-based satellite operator has Canadian politicians arguing about whether American billionaire Elon Musk poses a national security risk.
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Greens reject acrimony, setting them apart from other B.C. parties: Furstenau

Greens reject acrimony, setting them apart from other B.C. parties: Furstenau

The leader of British Columbia's Green Party faces an uphill battle one month before the provincial election as she faces off against an incumbent cabinet minister in a Victoria riding that's long been held by a New Democrat.
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A look at Sonia Furstenau, leader of the Green Party of British Columbia

A look at Sonia Furstenau, leader of the Green Party of British Columbia

VICTORIA — British Columbia Green Leader Sonia Furstenau is running in the Victoria-Beacon Hill riding in the Oct. 19 election, returning to the capital after representing the Cowichan Valley riding since 2017. Age: 54. Born June 8, 1970.
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John Rustad, political cast off to potential B.C. premier: 'remarkable,' he says

John Rustad, political cast off to potential B.C. premier: 'remarkable,' he says

VICTORIA — British Columbia Conservative Party Leader John Rustad was at a low point in his life two years ago, both personally and politically. He was searching for a political home after being booted from the former B.C. Liberal Party caucus.
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