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Torn From the Headlines: The Deplorable Choir informs us that "Real Women Vote for Trump"

U.S. president Donald Trump is not exactly known for his progressive attitude where women are concerned.

New Democrats can meet their Vancouver Centre nomination candidates this weekend

Four other parties have already nominated their standard bearers in one of B.C.'s marquee ridings.

Former Vision Vancouver councillor Andrea Reimer rips into NPA's Colleen Hardwick over vote on reconciliation report

Reimer declared that her heart hurt and her head is angry.

Torn From the Headlines: Vic Mensa and 93PUNX take on Trump's family detention centres in "Camp America"

The song’s lyrics were inspired by ICE director Matthew Albence comparing the immigration detention centers to summer camps.

Kiefer Sutherland tells Ontario premier Doug Ford to stop exploiting his grandfather for political purposes

The actor's maternal granddad was left-wing icon and the founder of medicare, Tommy Douglas.

Former B.C. health minister Terry Lake returns to politics, seeking nomination of federal Liberals

Terry Lake has served as a mayor and an MLA. Now he’s taking a stab at federal politics.

Jane Philpott posts Facebook statement after ouster from Liberal caucus

Tonight I was expelled from the caucus of the Liberal Party of Canada.

Jody Wilson-Raybould posts statement on Facebook following dismissal from the Liberal caucus

She hasn't revealed whether she'll run for reelection in Vancouver Granville.

Politically engaged British Columbians express dismay over ouster of Jody Wilson-Raybould from Liberal caucus

She said that she told truth to power—and now the Liberals have banished her from caucus.

Justin Trudeau Liberals kick out Jody Wilson-Raybould

Jody Wilson-Raybould was also removed as 2019 candidate for Vancouver Granville.

Barack Obama addresses sellout crowd in Vancouver

The 44th president covered an expansive range of topics, including climate change, health care, Canada-U.S. relations, civil rights, poverty, and congressional gridlock.

George H.W. Bush funeral highlights a changing of the guard, chilly reception for Trump

Bush was the last World War IIcombat veteran to serve as president.

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