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Jack Knox: Undecided on vote? Some points to ponder

Jack Knox: Undecided on vote? Some points to ponder

Just two days to go until the federal election, and you’re still not sure how to cast your ballot? Join the club. Apparently, Canadians are tiptoeing, not marching, to the polls this year, wavering at the altar like a runaway bride.
Les Leyne: Is Trudeau 2.0 following in his father’s footsteps?

Les Leyne: Is Trudeau 2.0 following in his father’s footsteps?

People are scoping out every possible factor that could suggest what might happen in a likely minority government after Monday’s federal election. There’s an easier way to do this. Just look at Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s career.
North Van PPC candidate's election signs defaced with racist graffiti

North Van PPC candidate's election signs defaced with racist graffiti

Police are investigating after three election signs were defaced with racist graffiti earlier this week. In each case, an anti-Arab message was scrawled in black ink on a People’s Party of Canada campaign sign.
PEDAL PUSHERS: Here's what the federal parties are saying about cycling

PEDAL PUSHERS: Here's what the federal parties are saying about cycling

To see what the federal parties are saying about cycling and active transportation, the Pedal Pushers downloaded the platforms from the Liberal, Conservative, NDP, Green, Bloc Quebecois and People’s parties.
PREST: Who is the best Canadian prime minister ever?

PREST: Who is the best Canadian prime minister ever?

Who is the best prime minister? Not the best for right now – our votes on Monday should answer that uneasy question – but who is the best Canadian prime minister ever? The question had never really occurred to me until last week.
Wake me when this federal ‘meh-lection’ campaign is over

Wake me when this federal ‘meh-lection’ campaign is over

Like Seinfeld, this election is a show about nothing
Laisha Rosnau explores the ties that bond in Little Fortress

Laisha Rosnau explores the ties that bond in Little Fortress

Okanagan writer introducing new novel at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Writers Fest
Mayors' council releases voters guide on transportation

Mayors' council releases voters guide on transportation

The council called on all parties to commit to a permanent transit fund so TransLink could keep up with soaring ridership. Three out of four parties said they would.
Take a bite out UBC Apple Festival this weekend

Take a bite out UBC Apple Festival this weekend

And for other reasons Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­is awesome this week
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­mayor: Andrew Scheer as prime minister would be 'disaster for city'

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­mayor: Andrew Scheer as prime minister would be 'disaster for city'

Kennedy Stewart says Conservatives’ platform doesn’t address affordable housing, subway extension to UBC or opioid crisis