SASKATCHEWAN VOTES 2007

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Throughout the election we'll be highlighting on the web, CBC Radio One and CBC Television your comments about candidates, issues and coverage.

Saskatchewan Party wins a majority

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

The Saskatchewan Party has won the provincial election and will form a majority government, CBC projects. What's your reaction?...

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Election day in Saskatchewan

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

What are your thoughts, hopes and dreams as Saskatchewan heads to the polls on Wednesday? RELATED STORY: Election day in Saskatchewan...

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What are the polls telling us?

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Saskatchewan's CanWest newspapers released an election poll Friday suggesting the Saskatchewan Party has a lead of more 20 percentage points over the NDP among decided voters. Is the 16-year rein of the New Democrats about to end or will they...

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Live Debate Blog

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

(Kevin O'Connor, CBC Saskatchewan's online journalist, posted this blog while the debate was in progress Tuesday night.) (7:30) With their final comments, the three leaders seek to calm the waters. The rhetoric is toned down, the show ends and the...

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Marijuana and the leaders

Friday, October 26, 2007

On the day the Marijuana Party launched its platform, reporters asked Saskatchewan Party Leader Brad Wall, NDP Leader Lorne Calvert and Liberal Leader David Karwacki if they had ever smoked marijuana. Wall said yes, Calvert and Karwacki said no. What...

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Sask. Party pledges to cut PST on used cars

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

The Saskatchewan Party is pledging to eliminate the PST on used cars and trucks if they are elected. It will cost the treasury about $45 million in the first year, the party says. What do you think? RELATED STORY: Sask....

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Saskatchewan voters going to the polls

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Saskatchewan Premier Lorne Calvert has called a provincial election for Nov. 7. What's on your mind as the campaign begins? Related story: Saskatchewan election called for Nov. 7...

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Every election campaign has its share of pundits, experts and spin doctors telling you how to interpret the campaign.

This is an opportunity for ordinary people to be heard.

We asked five people from around the province to be our citizen commentators during the campaign. You'll hear from them between now and election day, and we encourage you to react to their comments below.

The Ex-Pat Who's Back Marina Melchiorre   The Rosetown Man Paul Cerniuk   The Regina Mom Bernadette Wagner

The Rookie Carter Kolbeck   The Communicator Kelly Patrick


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Saskatchewan Party wins majority government Video
Only 10 years into its existence as a political force, the Saskatchewan Party will form a majority government and its leader Brad Wall will be the new premier.
NDP had a 'good run in government'
A desire for change pushed the NDP out of 16 years of rule in Saskatchewan, but leader Lorne Calvert said the party has no regrets.
Liberals fail again to elect single MLA
The third time was not a charm for Liberal Leader David Karwacki, as voters in Saskatoon Meewasin rebuffed his efforts for elected office.
Shift in urban vote handed seats to Sask. Party
The seeds of victory were sown in Regina and Saskatoon, where the Saskatchewan Party picked up five seats — but there were gains in other urban areas, too, that helped seal the election win.
NDP holds on in Regina, but loses 3 seats
Fortress Regina continued to stand for the NDP when the dust of Wednesday's election had settled, though its foundation was shaken by a trio of Saskatchewan Party wins.
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Arab League wants UN peacekeepers in Syria video
The Arab League has called for the UN Security Council to create a joint peacekeeping force for Syria and urged Arab states to sever all diplomatic contact with President Bashar Assad's regime.
updated Greece cleans up after anti-austerity riots video
Firefighters douse smouldering buildings and cleanup crews sweep rubble from the streets of central Athens after a night of rioting during which lawmakers approved harsh new austerity measures.
new Whitney Houston death shows no signs of trauma video
Whitney Houston's life of glorious song and unnerving self-destruction apparently ended on Grammy weekend, but it could be weeks before investigators know exactly why she died.
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Canada »

'Disgusting' court backlog may free hit and run accused
The family of a young mother killed in a hit and run is outraged that the case against the alleged driver is among thousands in B.C. at risk of being thrown out because of a huge court backlog.
Manitoba wants ER death lawsuit thrown out
The Manitoba government is making a court bid Monday to quash a lawsuit by the family of Brian Sinclair, a homeless man who died after waiting 34 hours in a hospital emergency room in 2008.
Still no power for 1,500 in Maritimes
Parts of eastern P.E.I. and the Tracadie-Sheila area of New Brunswick still have no electricity Monday morning following a storm Saturday.
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Politics »

new Duceppe to explain Bloc Québécois expenses
Former Bloc Québécois leader Gilles Duceppe is back on Parliament Hill on Monday to defend himself against allegations he misused public funds.
NDP leadership hopefuls face off in Quebec City video
Federal NDP leadership candidates argued over Canada's global standing, climate change and language during a French-only debate in Quebec City on Sunday.
Tibet PM sees human-rights 'tragedy' unfolding
In an exclusive interview Saturday on CBC Radio's The House, the prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, Lobsang Sangay, sounded the alarm on the "tragedy" unfolding in Tibet and called on Canada to take action.
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Health »

Chronic fatigue may be reversed with exercise
Taking it easy is not the best treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, rather exercise and behaviour therapy are, a large study finds.
AT&T buys T-Mobile USA for $39B US
AT&T Inc. said Sunday it will buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39 billion US, becoming the largest cellphone company in the U.S.
Milky Way home to 50 billion planets: NASA
Scientists have compiled the first cosmic census of planets in our galaxy: at least 50 billion planets are estimated to call the Milky Way home.
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Arts & Entertainment»

Adele wins best album, best record Grammys
Adele capped off a "life-changing" year by winning six Grammys Sunday night, including record of the year and album of the year for 21
new Whitney Houston death shows no signs of trauma video
Whitney Houston's life of glorious song and unnerving self-destruction apparently ended on Grammy weekend, but it could be weeks before investigators know exactly why she died.
Britain's BAFTAs honours The Artist
Silent movie The Artist dominated the British Academy Film awards, the U.K. equivalent of the Oscars, winning seven awards, including best picture.
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Technology & Science »

new FBI seeks social media data mining tool audio
The U.S. government is seeking software that can mine social media to predict everything from future terrorist attacks to foreign uprisings, according to requests posted online by federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
CBC launches digital music service
CBC is diving into the world of online music with the goal of providing listeners access to their favourite tunes and a way to discover new artists and connect with fellow music fans.
point of view Video game's 50th anniversary marked by MIT
Students at MIT celebrated the 50th anniversary of Spacewar!, the first videogame in history, by re-creating it on a computer the size of a business card.
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Money »

new Housing market to stay stable, says CMHC
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is predicting the Canadian housing market will remain fairly stable this year and next, with little change from 2011 in prices, new home construction and sales of existing homes.
updated North American markets gain after Greece austerity plan approved video
World stock markets rise after Greece's parliament approves a new set of austerity measures that were required by international lenders in exchange for an emergency bailout.
updated Greece cleans up after anti-austerity riots video
Firefighters douse smouldering buildings and cleanup crews sweep rubble from the streets of central Athens after a night of rioting during which lawmakers approved harsh new austerity measures.
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Consumer Life »

Honda recalls Fit subcompacts
Honda Canada says it will recall 14,640 of its 2009 and 2010 Fit subcompact cars to replace lost motion springs.
U.S. travel fee proposal criticized by Harper
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he doesn't think much of a new border tax that's being proposed by the United States, calling it a cash grab designed to help a budget crisis.
Bell class action suit approved by Que. court
A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class action lawsuit to go ahead against Bell Mobility.
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Sports »

Scores: NHL NBA

Virtue, Moir outduel Davis, White to win Four Continents video
For the first time in nearly two years, Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir beat the American team of Meryl Davis and Charlie White in ice dancing. The reigning Olympic champions won gold at the Four Continents Championships on Sunday in Colorado after outduelling Davis and White in the free skate.
Canada fails to advance to Davis Cup quarters
Canada failed to advance to the Davis Cup quarter-finals Sunday as France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat surprise substitute Frank Dancevic in straight sets in Vancouver.
Red Wings tie NHL record with 20th straight home win video
The Detroit Red Wings equalled an NHL record with their 20th straight win at home, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 Sunday night on the strength of Johan Franzen's tiebreaking goal early in the third period.
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