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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More Discussion threads are available on Election Blog Squad:

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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World »

Search for clues continues after deadly Pakistan bombing
Police in Peshawar, Pakistan continued their investigation on Saturday to try to identify a suicide bomber who killed at least 50 people during a holiday prayer service.
December 22, 2007 | 12:39 PM EST
Millions of Iraqi children need help now: UNICEF report
A United Nations report paints a grim picture of life in Iraq for two million children, but says an improving security outlook offers the opportunity to provide much-needed help.
December 21, 2007 | 12:28 PM EST
U.S. government asks judge to hold off investigating destroyed CIA tapes
Lawyers for the U.S. government urged a federal judge on Friday not to launch his own investigation into the destruction of CIA videotapes that showed officers using harsh interrogation methods as they questioned suspects.
December 21, 2007 | 6:37 PM EST
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Canada »

3 family members die in early morning blaze in Toronto
Three people who were all members of the same family died Saturday when fire broke out in a townhouse complex in northwest Toronto.
December 22, 2007 | 12:45 PM EST
Woman in custody after shooting death of N.S. man
RCMP are investigating the death of a man who was found unconscious at his southwestern Nova Scotia home.
December 22, 2007 | 1:47 PM EST
Hundreds attend funeral for doting grandfather killed delivering Christmas cards
Friends and family gathered Friday for the funeral of Hunter Brown, an elderly man who was slain while delivering Christmas cards in Kitchener, Ont.
December 21, 2007 | 3:21 PM EST
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Health »

Surgeons fail to discuss reconstruction with breast cancer patients: study
Surgeons frequently fail to discuss breast reconstruction options with women who have undergone surgery for breast cancer, a new U.S. study has found.
December 21, 2007 | 12:33 PM EST
Sleep disorder drug linked to severe allergic reactions: Health Canada
Health Canada has issued a warning about serious skin and allergic reactions related to Alertec, a drug used to relieve excessive sleepiness due to narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea and shift-work sleep disorders.
December 21, 2007 | 4:06 PM EST
Improper use of fentanyl pain patches linked to more deaths: FDA
U.S. health officials say improper use of patches that emit the painkiller fentanyl is still killing people.
December 21, 2007 | 12:41 PM EST
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Arts & Entertainment»

Police didn't follow procedures in Mel Gibson arrest: report
Three members of the sheriff's department in Malibu, Calif., have been disciplined for their handling of the 2006 arrest of actor Mel Gibson for drunk driving.
December 22, 2007 | 12:22 PM EST
Precious da Vinci papers infested with mould
The Codex Atlanticus, the largest collection of drawings and writings by Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, is riddled with mould, according to Italian authorities.
December 22, 2007 | 12:12 PM EST
Joan Miro painting sold for record $16.6M
A painting by Spanish artist Joan Miro has fetched $16.6 million US at an auction in Paris, breaking the record for a work by the artist.
December 22, 2007 | 11:05 AM EST
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Technology & Science »

Toshiba, Sharp expand LCD TV ties
Japanese electronics rivals Toshiba and Sharp expanded ties in making liquid crystal displays Friday, with competition growing increasingly intense among flat-panel TV producers.
December 21, 2007 | 7:16 PM EST
CRTC gives thumbs-up to telecom complaints agency
The CRTC has approved an industry-sponsored telecommunications complaints agency, giving cellphone and internet customers an official way to resolve their problems with service providers.
December 21, 2007 | 12:49 PM EST
Bell to administer telemarketer do-not-call list
The CRTC has picked Bell Canada to operate the National Do Not Call List, giving the company a five-year mandate to block calls from telemarketers for customers who request the service.
December 21, 2007 | 2:46 PM EST
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Money »

2007's winners and losers on the TSX
As 2007 winds down, it's 'woulda, coulda, shoulda' time as investors take a look back to find the stocks they should have bought in bulk at the start of the year.
December 21, 2007 | 5:58 PM EST
RIM rallies as earnings beat street
Shares of Research in Motion shot up by 10 per cent Friday after the maker of the BlackBerry wireless device reported earnings that topped expectations.
December 21, 2007 | 4:14 PM EST
Treasury runs $2.7B deficit in October
The monthly budget surplus that Canada usually records disappeared in October as the tax cuts announced in that month's economic statement were added to the mix.
December 21, 2007 | 12:44 PM EST
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Consumer Life »

Bell to administer telemarketer do-not-call list
The CRTC has picked Bell Canada to operate the National Do Not Call List, giving the company a five-year mandate to block calls from telemarketers for customers who request the service.
December 21, 2007 | 2:46 PM EST
Transport Canada issues safety alerts for 3 car seats
Transport Canada has issued recall notices and safety warnings for three models of child restraint systems.
December 21, 2007 | 3:53 PM EST
Holiday shopping to peak Friday
Storekeepers ready your registers, holiday shopping will reach its peak Friday afternoon between 2 and 3 p.m., according to credit and debit card transaction processor Moneris.
December 21, 2007 | 9:33 AM EST
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Sports »

Scores: CFL MLB MLS

Leafs lacking offensive spark
In an effort to ignite the offence, Toronto Maple Leafs coach Paul Maurice might juggle his forward lines for Saturday's matchup (CBC, 7 p.m. ET) in Florida against the Panthers.
December 22, 2007 | 11:58 AM EST
Senators welcome Havlat back
After seeing their six-game winning streak snapped, the Ottawa Senators look to get back in the win column when they host Martin Havlat and the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday (CBC, 7 p.m. ET).
December 22, 2007 | 1:27 PM EST
Final 4 set at curling's National
Defending champion Kevin Martin meets Jeff Stoughton, while top playoff seed Kevin Koe will face Wayne Middaugh in the semifinals of the National after the four skips scored quarter-final victories Saturday in Port Hawkesbury, N.S.
December 22, 2007 | 1:15 PM EST
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