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Hamilton Spectator
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Liberal Mandy Gull-Masty ousts Bérubé to win Nunavik riding
Liberal Mandy Gull-Masty has won the Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou riding after a neck-and-neck race with incumbent Sylvie Bérubé that lasted into the early hours Tuesday. Gull-Masty received 12,256 votes, or 40.7 per cent of ballots cast in the Nunavik riding, after 213 of the 214 polls had reported. In second place was the incumbent, Bloc Québécois' Sylvie Bérubé with 10,296 votes or 34.3 per cent. Steve Corriveau of the Conservatives came third with 6,788 votes or 22.6 per cent, and the NDP's Thai Dillon Higashihara got 726 votes for 2.4 per cent. 'I think I am still in shock,' Gull-Masty said in a phone interview from Chibougamau's Maitre Renard Microbrewerie, where she celebrated her victory with her family, colleagues and neighbours. Throughout the night, Gull-Masty and Bérubé jockeyed back and forth for first place. By 1:30 a.m., Gull-Masty had unofficially dethroned Bérubé, who held the riding since 2019. 'It was really tough,' Gull-Masty said, admitting that travelling in a riding the comprises 50 per cent of all of Quebec was demanding. 'Doing this is probably one of the biggest challenges that somebody can undertake.' She said, 'I traveled everywhere, I made sure I was everywhere,' and noted she was the only candidate to have set foot in all regions of the riding. To be elected is one of the greatest honours for her, and she intends to return the honour by giving 'my ultimate capacity to serve everyone.' There were issues that plagued Nunavik election day . Akulivik and Ivujivik's polling stations did not open, while other communities faced reduced polling hours. An Election Canada representative cited difficult weather conditions and problems with hiring local staff. No further information was provided Monday about the state of the elections in Nunavik, and what it all might mean for people who didn't get the opportunity to cast a ballot. Gull-Masty said she reported the inconsistencies to Elections Canada. 'There is going to be a report, there is going to be an investigation,' she said. 'I am now elected, and this is one of my huge concerns.' She said she has been paying attention to what is going on in the North and the needs of Nunavimmiut. 'There is a lot more work to do to address the realities and the disconnection of Nunavik,' she said. 'Far too long have [Nunavimmiut] been ignored, and this will no longer be the case.'
Ottawa Citizen
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Ottawa Citizen
Yves-François Blanchet shaken by Vancouver attack; Bloc candidates dance and sing
Article content QUEBEC CITY — As Canadians from coast to coast mourned the loss of at least 11 lives in a car attack in Vancouver Sunday morning, Bloc Québécois candidates awaited their leader's visit with singing and dancing in a festive atmosphere. Article content The scene took place at the Bloc Québécois' Quebec—Centre riding headquarters, where leader Yves-François Blanchet was about to meet with candidates and volunteers in this battleground where they hope to win the seat of former Liberal cabinet minister Jean-Yves Duclos. Article content Article content Led by Montmorency—Charlevoix candidate Caroline Desbiens, who sang traditional Quebec songs, a dozen Quebec volunteers and candidates, including Duclos's opponent, Simon Bérubé, clapped and danced, some joining the singer. Article content 'C'est décidé, le bleu du Québec nous appelle. Ooohhh c'est décidé, le bleu du Québec nous appelle,' sang Desbiens in one of the songs, which can be translated as 'It's decided, the blue of Quebec is calling us. Ooohhh it's decided, the blue of Quebec is calling us'. Article content This morning, in Quebec City. Waiting for their leader @yfblanchet , @BlocQuebecois candidates are very festive. — Antoine Trépanier (@atreps) April 27, 2025 Article content Article content They then enthusiastically welcomed Blanchet in his final lap before election day. The room was filled with dozens of people, the majority of whom did not participate in the singing and dancing. Article content 'It would be terrible, terrible, for anybody to imply in whatever way that our people lack compassion for those who suffer because we are the end of a campaign,' said Blanchet when asked about his people's behaviour. Article content A 30-year-old man is believed to have been the driver of a black SUV that drove eastward into a pedestrian-only area along 43rd Avenue near Fraser Street in Vancouver during Lapu Lapu Day in Vancouver.
Vancouver Sun
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Yves-François Blanchet shaken by Vancouver attack; Bloc candidates dance and sing
Article content QUEBEC CITY — As Canadians from coast to coast mourned the loss of at least 11 lives in a car attack in Vancouver Sunday morning, Bloc Québécois candidates awaited their leader's visit with singing and dancing in a festive atmosphere. Article content The scene took place at the Bloc Québécois' Quebec—Centre riding headquarters, where leader Yves-François Blanchet was about to meet with candidates and volunteers in this battleground where they hope to win the seat of former Liberal cabinet minister Jean-Yves Duclos. Article content Article content Led by Montmorency—Charlevoix candidate Caroline Desbiens, who sang traditional Quebec songs, a dozen Quebec volunteers and candidates, including Duclos's opponent, Simon Bérubé, clapped and danced, some joining the singer. Article content 'C'est décidé, le bleu du Québec nous appelle. Ooohhh c'est décidé, le bleu du Québec nous appelle,' sang Desbiens in one of the songs, which can be translated as 'It's decided, the blue of Quebec is calling us. Ooohhh it's decided, the blue of Quebec is calling us'. Article content This morning, in Quebec City. Waiting for their leader @yfblanchet , @BlocQuebecois candidates are very festive. — Antoine Trépanier (@atreps) April 27, 2025 Article content Article content They then enthusiastically welcomed Blanchet in his final lap before election day. The room was filled with dozens of people, the majority of whom did not participate in the singing and dancing. Article content 'It would be terrible, terrible, for anybody to imply in whatever way that our people lack compassion for those who suffer because we are the end of a campaign,' said Blanchet when asked about his people's behaviour. Article content A 30-year-old man is believed to have been the driver of a black SUV that drove eastward into a pedestrian-only area along 43rd Avenue near Fraser Street in Vancouver during Lapu Lapu Day in Vancouver.
National Post
27-04-2025
- Politics
- National Post
Yves-François Blanchet shaken by Vancouver attack; Bloc candidates dance and sing
QUEBEC CITY — As Canadians from coast to coast mourned the loss of at least 11 lives in a car attack in Vancouver Sunday morning, Bloc Québécois candidates awaited their leader's visit with singing and dancing in a festive atmosphere. Article content The scene took place at the Bloc Québécois' Quebec—Centre riding headquarters, where leader Yves-François Blanchet was about to meet with candidates and volunteers in this battleground where they hope to win the seat of former Liberal cabinet minister Jean-Yves Duclos. Article content Article content Led by Montmorency—Charlevoix candidate Caroline Desbiens, who sang traditional Quebec songs, a dozen Quebec volunteers and candidates, including Duclos's opponent, Simon Bérubé, clapped and danced, some joining the singer. Article content 'C'est décidé, le bleu du Québec nous appelle. Ooohhh c'est décidé, le bleu du Québec nous appelle,' sang Desbiens in one of the songs, which can be translated as 'It's decided, the blue of Quebec is calling us. Ooohhh it's decided, the blue of Quebec is calling us'. Article content This morning, in Quebec City. Waiting for their leader @yfblanchet , @BlocQuebecois candidates are very festive. — Antoine Trépanier (@atreps) April 27, 2025 Article content Article content They then enthusiastically welcomed Blanchet in his final lap before election day. The room was filled with dozens of people, the majority of whom did not participate in the singing and dancing. Article content 'It would be terrible, terrible, for anybody to imply in whatever way that our people lack compassion for those who suffer because we are the end of a campaign,' said Blanchet when asked about his people's behaviour. Article content A 30-year-old man is believed to have been the driver of a black SUV that drove eastward into a pedestrian-only area along 43rd Avenue near Fraser Street in Vancouver during Lapu Lapu Day in Vancouver. Article content The authorities said the vehicle drove through a crowd where hundreds of people were attending the festival. Article content
Calgary Herald
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Yves-François Blanchet shaken by Vancouver attack; Bloc candidates dance and sing
Article content QUEBEC CITY — As Canadians from coast to coast mourned the loss of at least 11 lives in a car attack in Vancouver Sunday morning, Bloc Québécois candidates awaited their leader's visit with singing and dancing in a festive atmosphere. Article content The scene took place at the Bloc Québécois' Quebec—Centre riding headquarters, where leader Yves-François Blanchet was about to meet with candidates and volunteers in this battleground where they hope to win the seat of former Liberal cabinet minister Jean-Yves Duclos. Article content Article content 'C'est décidé, le bleu du Québec nous appelle. Ooohhh c'est décidé, le bleu du Québec nous appelle,' sang Desbiens in one of the songs, which can be translated as 'It's decided, the blue of Quebec is calling us. Ooohhh it's decided, the blue of Quebec is calling us'. Article content This morning, in Quebec City. Waiting for their leader @yfblanchet , @BlocQuebecois candidates are very festive. — Antoine Trépanier (@atreps) April 27, 2025 Article content Article content They then enthusiastically welcomed Blanchet in his final lap before election day. The room was filled with dozens of people, the majority of whom did not participate in the singing and dancing. Article content 'It would be terrible, terrible, for anybody to imply in whatever way that our people lack compassion for those who suffer because we are the end of a campaign,' said Blanchet when asked about his people's behaviour.
