Tim Powers
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Newfoundland and Labrador’s ‘opposite-day’ election has pundit scratching his headProgressive Conservatives are campaigning against balancing the budget while accusing the Liberals of trying to pass through a "secret" plan full of cuts.PoliticsJan 26, 2021
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Ottawa to host 2020 Bingham Cup, drawing amateur rugby teams from around the globeThe international gay rugby union tournament, which promotes inclusivity, equality and competition, is expected to draw 70 teams from five continents.CanadaOct 4, 2018
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How Andrew Scheer pulled off a major Conservative Party upsetDavid Akin and Tim Powers join Vassy Kapelos to break down Andrew's Scheer's shock victory.CanadaMay 28, 2017
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‘My job is to find the common ground’: Conservative leader Andrew ScheerNewly minted Conservative leader Andrew Scheer joins Vassy Kapelos in The West Block.CanadaMay 28, 2017
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Trump and Trudeau’s meeting with women entrepreneurs: Political strategy or genuine interest?Trump and Trudeau met with a group of female entrepreneurs this week. Was it just political calculation or will it lead to change?PoliticsFeb 19, 2017
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Majority government not ‘terribly realistic’: Tory spokespersonConservative campaign spokesperson Kory Teneycke admits winning a majority in next week's federal election probably won't happen for any party, including his own.CanadaOct 15, 2015
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How parties vet candidates, and why they sometimes miss important thingsIn theory, political parties carefully vet potential candidates. Sometimes they miss things.PoliticsSep 8, 2015
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Here’s where your money goes if you donate to a political partyDuring election campaigns, parties spend millions on advertising, airplanes and detailed information about voters.PoliticsJul 14, 2015
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Watch: Did this joke cost Ches Crosbie the Conservative nomination?Did a silly skit cost Newfoundland lawyer Ches Crosbie a Conservative nomination? His father seems to think so.PoliticsJul 2, 2015
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Ches Crosbie rebuff a blow to the Conservative party: former adviserRejecting Ches Crosbie as a candidate in Newfoundland is a blow to the Conservative party, says a federal supporter.CanadaJul 2, 2015
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