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How to make sense of the opinion polls during the 2025 Canadian electionCommentaryApr 26Caution must be used when interpreting opinion polls during the election. They’re not all created equal. Dismissing them outright is as foolish as trusting them blindly. -
WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – April 25, 2025CanadaApr 25
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The spectre of Trump is haunting Canada’s election. Here’s what’s going onCommentaryApr 22
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