Stephen Harper touts a strong economy and security at Richmond campaign rally
RICHMOND (NEWS1130) – Roughly a thousand Conservative supporters packed a Richmond hotel ballroom to welcome party leader Stephen Harper as he made his first election campaign stop in Metro Vancouver....
View ArticleHarper promises to address foreign homeownership if re-elected
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – One of the federal leaders on the campaign trail today wants to find out what is behind the high cost of real estate on the Lower Mainland. Conservative Leader Stephen Harper...
View ArticleMore than 400 pages of emails in Senate scandal trial released
OTTAWA, ON. (NEWS 1130) – Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s former chief of staff returns to the witness stand in Ottawa to continue giving his side of the story at Conservative Senator Mike Duffy’s...
View ArticleWill Duffy trial affect Stephen Harper on the campaign trail?
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Stephen Harper maintains he knew nothing about shady arrangements that led to the downfall of Conservative Senator Mike Duffy, despite some damning evidence presented at Duffy’s...
View ArticleThree-way tie among Tories, NDP and Liberals: Poll
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – It’s neck-and-neck-and-neck. After two weeks of campaigning for the federal election, there is a virtual three-way tie between the Conservatives, the NDP and the Liberals. A...
View ArticleHarper vows to ban parole for worst offenders; expert expects it would lead...
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Stephen Harper says if re-elected, he’ll try to pass a law that would ban parole eligibility for the worst offenders — something he was in the process of doing before the...
View ArticleRevelations at the Duffy trial could have serious implications for Harper’s...
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – A development at the trial for Senator Mike Duffy that could have serious election implications for the Conservative party. After denials from the party, evidence shows the current...
View ArticleMore people reacting negatively to Stephen Harper: poll
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – While the pundits aren’t exactly sure who’s winning — a new poll sheds light on how people are feeling about the party leaders ahead of this year’s federal election. The latest...
View ArticleGroup of researchers says Harper’s view on marijuana not rooted in science
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Stephen Harper has said Canadians don’t want to legalize marijuana, but some recent surveys suggests otherwise. Now, a group of scientists is adding its voice those opposed to...
View ArticleDoug Ford as PM? ‘Never say never’ he says
TORONTO (NEWS 1130) – Conservative Leader Stephen Harper has Doug Ford’s full support in the upcoming federal election. That is, unless he has the chance to replace him. Ford told Bloomberg News on...
View ArticleTrudeau vows to reopen regional veterans affairs offices, including in BC
KELOWNA – Canadian veterans in Kelowna and Prince George will be interested in the latest election promise from Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau. He is pledging to reopen nine regional veterans affairs...
View ArticleConcerns about media access to Harper brushed off with “sad clown”
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Stephen Harper‘s camp is taking some flack after a top Conservative staffer brushed off concerns about media access. A parliamentary reporter who wrote about the difficulties of...
View ArticleTory support falling on the West Coast in latest poll
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – The Conservatives could be in trouble here in BC according to the latest poll. The numbers suggest the election map of the province is going to show a lot of orange on election...
View ArticleSuspended Senator Brazeau unleashes scathing attack on Stephen Harper
TORONTO (NEWS 1130) – Make no mistake – suspended Senator Patrick Brazeau is no fan of Conservative Leader Stephen Harper. And Brazeau took to the Internet on Wednesday to rail against the prime...
View ArticleTwo national party leaders are campaigning in BC today
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – NDP Leader Tom Mulcair says Canada is not pulling its weight when it comes to dealing with what he calls the worst humanitarian crisis since the Second World War. He’s...
View ArticleCanadians asked ‘Who would you rather’ questions about Harper, Mulcair, Trudeau
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – Out of the three main party leaders, which one would you let watch your children for the night, or give you money advice? These are some of the questions being asked in an...
View ArticleHarper won’t add to refugee commitments
SURREY (NEWS 1130) – Canada will not accept more than the 10,000 Middle East refugees it’s already promised, according to Stephen Harper. The Conservative leader spoke in Surrey today, after seeing the...
View ArticleHarper absolves all his staff except Wright in Duffy affair: interview
OTTAWA – Stephen Harper says only one member of his staff in the Prime Minister’s Office acted irresponsibly or unethically during the Mike Duffy affair. And the Conservative leader admitted he phoned...
View ArticleHarper, Mulcair, Trudeau make big policy announcements
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – The so-called “real campaign” in the federal election begins today, as everyone gets back to work and school following summer vacation. Three of the party leaders have decided to...
View ArticleLatest attack ad targeting Stephen Harper doesn’t come from any opposition party
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – It’s a pretty shocking image — even for an attack ad: someone spitting on the Canadian flag. Just one day after we warned you the election campaign was going to get nastier, the...
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