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Electoral battle for Calgary McKnight marked by affordability concerns, low voter turnout

In a part of the city where voters delivered Calgary's only non-Conservative seat in 2021, candidates will need to make their case to voters concerned about the rising cost of living, affordability and the threat of economic pressure from the United States — even if those concerns haven't historically translated into high voter turnout.

Elections Canada announces record turnout on 1st day of advance voting

Elections Canada has announced preliminary estimates that show nearly two million electors voted Friday, the first day of advance polls. It's a record turnout, according to the non-partisan agency.

NDP wealth tax would raise $94.5B, pay for worker tax cut and health-care improvements

The party released its platform Saturday, pledging to tax the extremely wealthy — a plan it says would help finance tens of billions in new spending, deliver a tax cut for workers and bolster and expand Canada's health-care system.

11-year-old boy struck by CTrain as it arrives at Banff Trail Station

Calgary police are questioning a CTrain driver after a collision involving an 11-year-old pedestrian at a northwest station.

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