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Prime Minister Stephen Harper

B.C. court hears Harper ad concerns lawyer for mentally ill man who killed kids

Defence lawyers for Allan Schoenborn allege the Prime Minister's statement was deliberately scripted.

Politics behind Harper ad that cites mentally ill dad who killed kids: lawyers

In minute-long radio ad, the Conservative leader references "the tragic story" of Allan Schoenborn who was found not criminally responsible of killings.

Canadian politics plays out on formal US stage: Mayor trashes Harper gov't in DC

WASHINGTON — Federal campaign politics played out on a foreign stage Thursday, with a high-profile Washington audience hearing the progressive mayor of Vancouver express hope of change from Canada's...

Judges reserve decision on whether to quash Northern Gateway pipeline approval

Fate of the Northern Gateway pipeline project is now in the hands of a trio of Federal Appeal Court judges.

Northern Gateway says overturning approval could kill pipeline project

VANCOUVER — A decision to overturn the environmental approval certificates for Northern Gateway's controversial pipeline enterprise would kill the $7-billion proposal, a court has heard. "If you...

A Multicultural “Calculation” for the Conservatives

Tories once used moral values to win over immigrants - but foreign-born Vancouverites are now choosing the NDP or Liberals - leaving the Conservatives trailing third.

First Nations take Harper government to court over Northern Gateway - just days from election

Harper government faces fresh legal battle over controversial pipeline just days before federal election.

Pamela Anderson says Stephen Harper's off script on climate change

Former Baywatch star blasts Harper...but she cannot vote as she's lived outside Canada more than five years.

What's motivating voters in British Columbia?

Leaders, candidates, ideas, and emotions including a desire for stability, change, and a small dollop of disgust are driving B.C. voters to the polls this election.
Wai Young, Vancouver South, Conservative Party, B.C. ridings

Want to see more of the same? Vote for me, says Vancouver South MP Wai Young

Conservative MP Young has represented Vancouver South since 2011, and doesn't plan on giving up her seat.