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L'Alberta dit « oui » au Canada : Tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur le référendum de l'Ouest
Au tour du Québec, maintenant? 🤔
Les Albertains et Albertaines ont parlé : l'indépendance de l'Alberta a été largement rejetée et la province de l'Ouest restera au sein d'un Canada uni, selon les plus récents résultats préliminaires du référendum tenu ce lundi 19 octobre.
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Au moment d'écrire ces lignes, Elections Alberta rapporte que plus de 1,36 million de personnes ont voté en faveur du maintien de l'Alberta au sein du Canada, contre 433 360 qui souhaitent que le gouvernement provincial entame des démarches de séparation.
À 8 h 45, ce mardi 20 octobre, au lendemain du vote, 78 % des bulletins avaient été comptabilisés. Au total, dix questions étaient posées à la population. La plus déterminante portait sur l'avenir de l'Alberta, et le personnel électoral accordait la priorité à cette question lors du dépouillement.
Ainsi, l'Alberta est devenue la deuxième province canadienne à rejeter l'indépendance par voie référendaire, après le Québec.
Les neuf autres questions étaient également d'ordre constitutionnel. Cinq d'entre elles portaient notamment sur l'immigration et le partage des pouvoirs entre Ottawa et Edmonton.
Selon le site Web d'Elections Alberta, les résultats finaux officiels devraient être connus d'ici le 29 octobre.
Sur les réseaux sociaux, la première ministre albertaine Danielle Smith s'est dite « heureuse » de constater que les résultats préliminaires d'Elections Alberta « montrent un appui massif » au maintien de l'Alberta au sein du Canada.
« Les Albertains et les Albertaines ont voté en faveur d’une Alberta plus forte au sein d’un Canada uni », a-t-elle écrit, annonçant une allocution à la population ce mardi pour faire le point sur la situation.
Du côté d'Ottawa, le premier ministre Mark Carney a salué, dans une déclaration écrite, les résultats obtenus à la « question fondamentale sur la séparation » de la province, qui « nous indiquent que la population de l’Alberta et tout le Canada ira de l’avant ensemble, avec une détermination renouvelée et une grande ambition ».
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This Ontario town with storybook streets and cozy little shops is the prettiest in Canada
You'll want to add this spot to your bucket list!
If you've ever wanted to step into a small town that feels like it belongs in a Hallmark film, you might want to take a trip to this quaint Ontario gem.
With historic buildings, little shops, freshly baked treats, and picturesque river views, it has all the ingredients for a postcard-worthy escape and has been named among the prettiest towns in the country.
Just over an hour from the city, it's a convenient spot for an autumn or holiday-season getaway.
Narcity Canada asked readers on Facebook which small towns they consider the prettiest in the country, and this charming Ontario destination was one of the recommendations.
St. Jacobs Village is a cozy community located near the picturesque Conestoga River.
With roots dating back to the 19th century, the Village has a rich history and German heritage still visible in its historic buildings and locally owned shops.
According to the website, "the Village of St. Jacobs is filled with authentic sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and incredible one-of-a-kind shopping, that are sure to re-inspire the soul."
You can spend an afternoon wandering the main street, browsing the boutiques, and stopping for a bite at one of its local eateries.
One must-visit spot is Hamel Brooms. Founded in 1908, the business is reportedly Canada's last remaining corn broom manufacturer. You can see traditional broom-making in action while browsing other handcrafted finds, from stained glass to home accessories.
For something sweet, head to the Stone Crock Bakery, where you'll find an assortment of freshly baked treats. The bakery is known for its butter tarts, fresh bread baked on-site, and Dutch apple pies.
You can also warm up with a drink or meal at places like EcoCafe, St. Jacobs Grill, The Pub by Stone Crock, and Harvest Moon.
The Stone Crock Market is another spot to check out, offering locally-grown food, premium meats, and more.
No visit is complete without stopping by the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market, a major attraction just a few minutes from the village centre.
Operating year-round, the market is the largest of its kind in Canada, with three indoor buildings and an outdoor space where you can browse everything from fresh local produce and specialty foods to handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind treasures.
If you're planning an autumn visit to the Village, you can enjoy Pumpkin Palooza on October 24, featuring pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, and more.
It's also worth scheduling a visit during the Christmas season. St. Jacobs Village is extra magical during the holidays, with glittering lights, cozy winter drinks, and festive shopping.
From November 12 to 15 and November 19 to 22, you can enjoy Sparkles, an annual shopping event with thousands of twinkling lights, horse-and-wagon rides, and more.
With its quaint little shops, cozy cafes, and old-world charm, it's no surprise readers say St. Jacobs Village is the prettiest town in Canada.
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Election results are tied between mayoral candidates in Lytton, B.C.
Lytton, B.C., election results tied for mayor
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The municipal election in Lytton, B.C., has resulted in a tie between two mayoral candidates with differing views on the community's recovery from a devastating wildfire that destroyed much of the village five years ago.
The results posted to the village's website on Monday show Denise O'Connor, the incumbent, and challenger Jennifer Thoss each received 45 votes.
Thoss, who was elected as a councillor in 2022, has criticized the village's handling of the recovery and rebuilding process after the wildfire in June 2021.
She told The Canadian Press last spring that more than $50 million in planned infrastructure funded largely by Ottawa would ultimately "bankrupt" the tiny village, where the shrunken tax base wouldn't be able to sustain the operations costs.
Thoss said the facilities would be overbuilt for the community, while O'Connor said "dwelling on the negative" won't help the town rebuild and the village can't attract new and returning residents if lacks infrastructure and amenities.
The ballots from the Oct. 17 election will undergo a judicial recount and Lytton's election procedures bylaw indicates that a tie would be resolved by drawing a lot.
A similar process unfolded in Peachland, B.C., in 2018, when an incumbent mayoral candidate and a challenger each received 804 votes.
A judge oversaw a recount that confirmed the tie, then drew a name out of a box and declared the incumbent, Cindy Fortin, would serve another four-year term.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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