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Poilievre’s Alberta Landslide Rekindles Carney Critiques

Commentary celebrates the Conservative leader’s roughly 80% byelection win, casting fresh doubt on Canada’s standing under the new prime minister.

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Haden Dow delivers a pitch for the Charlottetown Gaudet’s Auto Body Islanders against Ontario Team Two at the 2025 Baseball Canada national senior men’s championship in Regina on Aug. 21. Dow pitched six solid innings to earn the win in the Islanders’ 6-2 victory.
West St. Paul councillor Dorothy Klieber is equipping and inspiring Manitobans to run for office or get involved in civic life, sharing practical insights into the realities of serving in municipal government ahead of the 2026 elections.
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Overview

  • Pierre Poilievre secured about 80% of the vote in the Aug. 18 Battle River–Crowfoot byelection, returning to the House of Commons.
  • Postmedia opinion pages amplified praise for the result while leveling sharp criticism of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s performance on the economy and foreign affairs.
  • Some columns allege Canada was excluded from a U.S.-led discussion on a Ukraine–Russia framework and fault tariff decisions, claims presented as opinion without separate corroboration in the provided reporting.
  • A civic session hosted by Manitoba Stronger Together featured West St. Paul councillor Dorothy Klieber offering practical guidance to residents considering runs in the October 2026 municipal elections.
  • Local coverage noted a Kingston food drive that collected 3,792 pounds of donations plus $2,213.70, and a QMJHL preseason game where the Newfoundland Regiment’s first franchise goal held up in a 1–0 shutout.