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A group trying to make a case for electoral reform by creating very long ballots is declaring victory in this week's election — even as critics accuse it of indulging in stunts that undermine democracy.

"It's been a success," said Mark Moutter, one of dozens of protest candidates who ran in the Ottawa riding of Carleton.

"I've never seen people looking more optimistically at electoral reform, ever."

Manitoba Agriculture has released its first crop report of the season, providing valuable insights into the current state of seeding and livestock activities across the province.

Oilseed Specialist Sonya Wilson says seeding is just getting underway, with provincial seeding progress at approximately three per cent. This is ahead of the five-year average of one per cent. Farmers are currently planting spring wheat, peas, and a small amount of oats, particularly in areas west of Brandon and near Rapid City, with some activity in other regions as well.

The wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie forest area is High.

The risk is serious due to dry forest fuels and expected high winds, making fire suppression efforts challenging.

Residents are urged to exercise caution outdoors. Since January 1, 2025, 15 wildfires have burned 6 hectares. Report any smoke or flames by calling 310-FIRE.

In a recent Facebook post, the City of Fort St John posted that the Fort St John RCMP, along with the Fort St John Fire Department, are investigating several fires that have occurred over the past two months.

Eight fires have been reported between February 22, 2025, and April 27, 2025, and evidence gathered to date suggests that the fires were intentionally set. Several of the fires have occurred in recreational areas.

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God showed up backstage during American Idol, leading to a moment of worship for the entire cast and crew. 

In a video posted on Instagram, contestants and crew can be seen singing "The Blessing," with almost everyone with their hands in the air. 

"Such a special moment backstage," said Riley, who made it to the top 24 before being eliminated. "God WILL get His glory."  

An Indigenous group in Colombia known as the Embera people is experiencing the gospel in unique ways thanks to one missionary couple. 

Before moving to Medellín to work with the Embera, missionaries, Travis and Beth Burkhalter, worked in the Amazon jungle. 

The Embera people group were driven from their homeland of Chocó and has been living in poverty and under the rule of drug cartels for a few decades. 

With the recent election victory of Mark Carney and his Liberal team, the Grain Growers of Canada have emphasized the urgent need to address the ongoing tariff situation with the U.S. and China. Executive Director Kyle Larkin highlighted the severe impact these tariffs are having on Canadian farmers and the broader economy.

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The Liberals rose from the ashes under Prime Minister Mark Carney in a stunning reversal of fortunes this year, but the party's failure to sweep many of the ridings it sought Monday night denied it a resounding majority mandate.

A big part of that failure happened in Ontario, where the party lost many incumbents — even as Carney called for a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Elections Canada says more than 68 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot in the federal election — more than 19.5 million people.

While this election was widely expected to see increased turnout, it did not surpass the record set in March 1958, when 79.4 per cent of eligible Canadians voted.

But the nearly 68.7 per cent turnout was the best since the 1993 federal election, which saw 69.6 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot.