Drawn lot decides mayor of Lytton, B.C., after tied election
Both candidates received 45 votes in the Oct. 17 election with only 198 voters registered in the village
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Mayoral candidates pitch more policing as civic election nears in Winnipeg
Additional police and drones for surveillance won't reduce social issues despite mayoral candidates vowing to add more officers if elected, experts say.
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Tedjo beat 2 incumbents in Mississauga's mayoral race. Here are his plans for the city
One day after a decisive victory, Alvin Tedjo announced his priorities as the next mayor of Mississauga, saying he will focus on affordability, crime, housing…
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Jennifer Thoss named Lytton's mayor after random draw breaks election tie
Thoss and Denise O'Connor each received 45 votes, with a random draw held Tuesday determining that the former councillor would be Lytton's next mayor.
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Patrick Brown outlines key priorities after cruising to 3rd term as Brampton mayor
After comfortably securing his third consecutive term as Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown says he's excited to have a united council that will prioritize infrastructure…
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Indigenous leaders say Premier Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon’s absence from the First Nations‑First Ministers summit on 26 Oct 2026 signals a low priority for their concerns.
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