10/3: Canada Covered
538 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings10/3 brings you the biggest stories in Canada told by Postmedia's national network of award-winning journalists. Hosted by Dave Breakenridge, 10/3 updates twice a week.
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New Liberal 'online harms' bill to make online hate punishable by law
February 28, 2024 17:47 - 20 minutesThe "Online Harms Act," a new federal legislation aimed at curbing harmful online content, introduces harsh penalties for severe offenders and raises concerns about its impact on freedom of expression, as discussed by National Post political reporter Catherine Lévesque with host Dave Breakenridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are Canada's homeless encampments here to stay?
February 23, 2024 15:15 - 21 minutesHomelessness and homeless encampments are a major issue in many Canadian centres. Ottawa Citizen reporter Andrew Duffy and 10/3 host Dave Breakenridge, explore the diverse causes, municipal responses, government efforts, and the potential benefits of examining international solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The secret snitch who brought down the narcos
February 22, 2024 18:14 - 21 minutesCourt documents reveal that five Canadians were charged in a massive FBI drug operation, which took down over a dozen alleged traffickers based on the work of an informant who infiltrated the senior ranks. National Post reporter Adrian Humphreys joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss his investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI photos becoming a growing problem in Canada
February 18, 2024 19:55 - 14 minutesExplicit, AI-generated images of Taylor Swift have reignited the discussion around the nefarious uses of this emerging technology. It has raised questions about how prevalent the problem is, and whether legislation is strong enough to address it. National Post reporter Chris Knight joins the show to discuss cases in Canada, why this is a growing problem, and whether our current laws need to evolve with the technology. Background reading: Canadians have very limited options if fake explicit ph...
Manitoba man charged with murder in deaths of common-law partner, children and teen
February 15, 2024 17:49 - 17 minutesTragedy has struck a small Manitoba community with the deaths of five people. A woman, a teen girl and three small children were all killed over the weekend, and the partner of the woman and father of the three kids has been charged in their deaths. Winnipeg Sun reporter Glen Dawkins joins the show to discuss how the investigation unfolded, what police are saying about the case, and what the reaction has been in the community. Background reading: Manitoba man charged with murder in deaths of ...
London police speak on Hockey Canada sexual assault case
February 07, 2024 17:27 - 17 minutesAfter weeks of speculation about developments in the case, London police have spoken publicly about its investigation into sexual assault allegations against members of Canada’s 2018 World Juniors team. Five players from that squad have been charged, two years after revelations of a stalled investigation and a lawsuit settled out of court. London Free-Press reporter Dale Carruthers joins host Dave Breakenridge to discuss the history of the case, why we’re seeing charges now, and what police h...
B.C. gangsters at the centre of a global drug trade
January 31, 2024 15:31 - 23 minutesCanada is a big importer of illicit drugs, but many Canadians might not know that we’re also sending shipments of drugs like methamphetamines overseas, to Australia and elsewhere in the south Pacific. This is being driven by gangs in Canada, but also Canadians overseas who are highly ranked in drug trafficking networks. Vancouver Sun crime reporter Kim Bolan joins the show to discuss her investigation into Canadian gangs’ involvement in international drug trafficking networks, what authoritie...
Court rules Liberals' use of Emergencies Act was unjustified, unreasonable
January 26, 2024 17:56 - 22 minutesCritics of the Liberals’ handling of the Freedom Convoy and its occupation of downtown Ottawa in 2022 were handed some vindication this week. The Federal Court of Canada has ruled that the Trudeau government’s use of the Emergencies Act was unconstitutional. National Post political reporter Chris Nardi joins the show to discuss why the court ruled against the Liberals, whether it opens the government to other legal action, and why the government is looking to appeal the ruling. Background rea...
Jordan Peterson willing to risk licence over social media training
January 24, 2024 17:02 - 19 minutesOutspoken author and academic Jordan Peterson’s legal fight against his profession’s governing body hit a snag in the Ontario Court of Appeal. Peterson was fighting a sanction from the College of Psychologists of Ontario ordering him to undergo remedial social media training. Ontario's highest court declined to hear his appeal of a lower court ruling. National Post reporter Tyler Dawson joins the show to discuss why Peterson was in hot water with the College, what his lawyer tried to argue in...
Rachel Notley announces she’s leaving Alberta NDP leadership
January 20, 2024 03:39 - 21 minutesFormer Alberta premier Rachel Notley announced she is stepping down as the head of Alberta’s NDP. The move, expected after last spring’s election defeat to Danielle Smith’s UCP, sparks a leadership contest that could ultimately shape the progressive movement, not just in Alberta, but in Canada. Calgary Herald columnist Don Braid joins the show to discuss Notley’s legacy, where the provincial party goes from here, and whether the former premier has ambitions beyond Alberta. Background reading:...
Is it time to say goodbye to the RCMP as we know them?
January 16, 2024 17:44 - 21 minutesThe RCMP has been under scrutiny for years, regarding how it performs as community law enforcement, how it manages national policing, and even whether it’s an organization capable of change. Some even wonder whether it’s time to say goodbye to the Mounties as they exist now. National Post political reporter Ryan Tumilty joins the show to discuss what shortcomings have been identified within the RCMP, how that affects its ability to carry out its core mandates, and whether the federal governme...
Is alcohol consumption in Canada something to be worried about?
January 11, 2024 17:41 - 18 minutesFor many Canadians, January marks a time when they reconsider their relationship with alcohol. But looking beyond Dry January, is alcohol consumption in Canada something to be worried about? National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey joins the show to discuss why Canadians may be re-evaluating their drinking, who is actually drinking more, and how doctors are being encouraged to broach the subject with their patients. Background reading: Canadian doctors to screen for risky drinking as polls...
Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives' new approach to get their message across to Canadians
January 09, 2024 17:18 - 20 minutesWhile Justin Trudeau’s popularity has been waning, and things have been looking up for the Conservatives for quite some time, Pierre Poilievre and the Tories still have to convince Canadians they’re a government in waiting. One new way the Tories have tried to do this has been with a series of videos, putting Poilievre front and centre, some focusing on the leader, some focusing on issues that are resonating with Canadians. But as political communication goes, how effective are they? National...
Alleged suicide 'Chef of Death' charged with 14 counts of murder
December 20, 2023 17:02 - 20 minutesSeveral months after being charged with counseling people to commit suicide, an Ontario man has been hit with fourteen murder counts. Kenneth Law, who police allege sold sodium nitrite, which can be fatal, via an online store, was charged in the deaths of people ranging in age from 16 to 36. Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington joins the show to discuss what police have said about the case, whether they’re investigating other charges and how the case could unfold once it reaches court. Backgr...
Ontario will soon have more options on where they can purchase alcohol
December 15, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutesBeer and wine drinkers in Ontario will see more buying options in the coming years, as the province moves to allow sales in corner stores and all grocery stores. Premier Doug Ford, following through on a campaign promise from 2018, made the announcement this week, suggesting it will give consumers more choice and "start treating people like adults." Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley joins the show to discuss why the government is making the changes now, when they’ll take effect, and where th...
U.S. investigation into alleged plot to kill Sikh activist in New York points to ties to slaying of Nijjar in B.C.
December 08, 2023 17:02 - 14 minutesNew information has come to light about the killing of a Canadian Sikh activist in B.C. in June. An indictment filed in New York in the foiled assassination of a Sikh separatist alleges the violence was directed by an Indian government employee, and part of a larger plot that also targeted other separatists in Canada, including Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Vancouver Sun investigative reporter Gordon Hoekstra joins the show to discuss the indictment, what it unveiled about Nijjar’s death and whether ...
Alberta invokes sovereignty act against Ottawa
November 29, 2023 16:04 - 27 minutesThe back and forth between Alberta and Ottawa over energy has ratcheted up a notch. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has invoked her controversial sovereignty act over the federal government’s proposed clean energy regulations, claiming meeting 2035 targets is just not possible. Calgary Sun columnist Rick Bell joins the show to discuss what Smith hopes the sovereignty act will accomplish, how the federal government responded, and what could happen next. Background reading: Bell: Smith plays Alb...
Federal government's mid-year fiscal report less than rosy for Canada's economy
November 23, 2023 18:29 - 16 minutesThe federal government unveiled its mid-year fiscal update this week, but its outlook for the government and the country’s economy is less than rosy. The deficit is expected to grow, while economic growth is expected to slow in 2024. National Post political reporter Ryan Tumilty joins the show to discuss what this means for the country’s bottom line, the political ramifications for the government and what measures are in the update to help Canadians. Background reading: 'There is no more fisc...
Brutal killing of beloved business owner sparks uproar in quiet Ontario city
November 21, 2023 20:49 - 19 minutesThe killing of a restaurant owner in August caused uproar in the tight-knit community of Owen Sound, Ontario. Sharif Rahman was fatally attacked outside his restaurant, and without arrests in the case, the community is looking for answers. Owen Sound Sun Times reporter Greg Cowan joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the killing, what Rahman meant to the community, and how the community responded. Background reading: Brutal killing of beloved business owner sparks uproar in quiet Ontario city Le...
Why did the NHL suspend Ottawa Senators Shane Pinto 41 games for gambling?
October 31, 2023 15:35 - 17 minutesYoung Ottawa Senators centre Shane Pinto has been handed a major suspension related to the league’s gambling policy. While it’s not clear what exactly his violation of the rules was, the league says there were suspicious activities on his account on a sports betting app. Postmedia’s Ottawa hockey columnist Bruce Garrioch joins me to discuss the nature of the allegations, why the league leveled such a large penalty and what this says about the NHL’s relationship with sports betting. Background...
The inside story of the NHL's original outdoor game
October 26, 2023 16:51 - 22 minutesThe greatest outdoor show on ice returns to Edmonton with the NHL’s Heritage Classic making a stop where it all started 20 years ago. The inaugural event, played on a chilly November evening at Commonwealth Stadium, sparked an idea that has garnered a host of similar games in stadiums across the league. But it wasn’t necessarily a guaranteed success. Postmedia national sports writer Dan Barnes joins the show to discuss where the idea for the Heritage Classic came from, challenges that the Oil...
Quebec government in hot water over tuition policy for Engilsh students
October 20, 2023 17:31 - 18 minutesThe Quebec government has courted controversy with a new tuition policy that some feel unfairly targets Anglophones. The government, meanwhile says it’s vital to help protect the French language in Montreal. Montreal Gazette political reporter Philip Authier joins the show to discuss the policy, which universities it affects and why the government is facing pushback on yet another language policy. Background reading: Tuition increase is not a move against anglophones, Legault insists Learn mo...
Alberta Premier celebrates Supreme Court of Canada ruling federal environmental impact law unconstitutional
October 17, 2023 17:56 - 16 minutesAlberta won a round in one of its many battles with the federal government after a key piece of legislation was struck down. The Supreme Court ruled Bill C-69, or the Impact Assessment Act, which affected the approval process for major projects on federal land, was unconstitutional. Alberta had challenged it on the basis that it infringed on provincial jurisdiction. Calgary Herald columnist Chris Varcoe joins the show to discuss what made the act so controversial in Alberta, the Court’s reaso...
$20M Toronto airport gold heist revealed in Brink's suit against Air Canada
October 13, 2023 15:29 - 15 minutesSix months after a massive heist at Toronto’s airport, a lawsuit is shedding new light on the crime. $20 million in gold and nearly $2 million in cash were nabbed from a cargo facility, and police as yet have not announced any developments in the case. National Post reporter Adrian Humphreys joins the show to discuss the nature of the lawsuit, what it reveals about the heist, and what recourse is being sought. Background reading: New details about $20M Toronto airport gold heist revealed in B...
Proposed B.C. law would make drug use illegal in almost all public spaces
October 11, 2023 16:31 - 19 minutesJust months after announcing the decriminalization of possession of all drugs, the B.C. government unveiled legislation aimed at curbing open-air drug use. The plan has been met with criticism from harm reduction proponents and skepticism from the NDP government’s political opponents. Vancouver Sun legislative reporter Katie DeRosa joins the show to discuss the motivation behind the law, what locations are being targeted, and how the government reconciles this move with its past announcement ...
Fatal grizzly bear attack on experienced hikers in Banff's backcountry
October 06, 2023 15:38 - 22 minutesAlbertans were given a grim reminder of the dangers that can lurk in the backcountry with the fatal grizzly attack that took the lives of two experienced outdoors people. The attack, in a remote area of Banff National Park, was believed to be predatory in nature and also saw the death of the couple’s dog. Calgary Herald reporter Bill Kaufmann joins the show to walk us through the attack, what’s believed to have caused the bear’s aggression, and what experts say about whether more can be done ...
NDP seized the opportunity in Manitoba election to win a majority government
October 05, 2023 15:32 - 18 minutesWab Kinew and the NDP steamrolled the PCs in Manitoba this week to win a convincing electoral majority. Kinew becomes the first First Nations premier of a Canadian province, and Heather Stefanson has resigned as leader of the PCs. National Post reporter Tristin Hopper joins the show to discuss why Stefanson failed to resonate with voters, where the PCs stumbled during the campaign, and how the NDP was able to capitalize on that. Background reading: One of Canada's weirdest-ever 11th hour re-e...
Trudeau's handling of Rota affair has very real implications for Ukraine
September 28, 2023 12:40 - 22 minutesCanada stumbled into an international incident after parliament honoured a Ukrainian vet who fought on the side of the Nazis in the Second World War. This has created problems not just for the Liberal government, but for our Ukrainian allies. National Post columnist Tasha Kheiriddin joins the show to discuss why the Liberals response to the incident was problematic, the fallout internationally and why this government struggles on international relations Background reading: Tasha Kheiriddin: T...
Will Alberta split from Canada and start their own pension plan?
September 27, 2023 16:03 - 26 minutesShould Alberta go alone, and split from the Canada Pension Plan, even if it means taking half the total funds for the whole of the CPP with it? That’s the question being asked in Alberta right now as the UCP government looks to consult Albertans in advance of a potential referendum on the issue. Calgary Sun columnist Rick Bell joins the show to discuss why the province is considering it’s own pension plan, what the cost would be, and why some are skeptical of the figures in the province’s own...
Intelligence links Indian government to killing of B.C. Sikh leader on Canadian soil, Trudeau says
September 21, 2023 16:41 - 19 minutesPrime Minister Justin Trudeau made waves this week when he announced that Canada has intelligence linking the government of India to the murder of a prominent B.C. Sikh leader on Canadian soil. Trudeau said that Canadian security agencies have been pursuing what he calls credible allegations of the link, but the Indian government has so far called the claims absurd. National Post political reporter Ryan Tumilty joins the show to discuss the killing, why the victim was potentially a political ...
Is the Liberals housing approach enough for Canadians?
September 19, 2023 13:57 - 20 minutesPoliticians return to the House of Commons this week, and affordability is bound to be a key issue for all parties. The Conservatives and the NDP have been banging the drum for months, and the Liberals have started to make the issue a priority. National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux joins the show to discuss new Liberal initiatives on housing, why they fall short, and how the new approach may play into the Conservatives’ hands. Background reading: Sabrina Maddeaux: Liberal 'visionary' housi...
Hundreds of kids sick in Alberta's worst E. coli outbreak
September 14, 2023 16:02 - 14 minutesAlberta is dealing with what's believed to be its worst-ever E. coli outbreak after kids became sick at a number of Calgary daycares. Now the cases are in the hundreds with two dozen in hospital while health officials investigate the likely source of the outbreak. Calgary Herald reporter Michael Rodriguez joins the show to discuss how it’s believed the bacteria spread, what other issues have been revealed through new inspections, and how this has affected parents and their kids. Background ...
Pierre Poilievre in spotlight at first convention as Conservative leader
September 08, 2023 16:26 - 21 minutesCanadian Conservatives converge on Quebec City this weekend for the party’s first in-person convention in five years. The event comes as the party is riding high in summer polls and presents an opportunity for leader Pierre Poilievre to cement his standing in the minds of Canadians. National Post political reporter Catherine Levesque joins the show to discuss what main themes you’ll hear from Conservatives this weekend, where there could be controversy for the party, and what’s at stake for b...
Our PM's house, is not a very very very fine house
September 07, 2023 16:07 - 15 minutesThe prime minister’s official residence is crumbling. Has been for years. There’s talk of potentially fixing or replacing it after a lot of political debate about it. But is there actually the will in this country to replace it? And how much would it cost? Independent journalist Tom Spears joins the show to discuss the problems plaguing the nearly 160-year-old home, the potential bill for the taxpayer, and why there seems to be little political desire to do anything about the property. Backgr...
The debate over pronouns in Canadian schools
September 01, 2023 22:37 - 17 minutesTwo Canadian provinces have sparked controversy with policies that would impact students who want to adopt a new name or pronouns at school. Saskatchewan and New Brunswick have indicated that parents students under 16 have to be notified if their child wants to socially transition at school. National Post reporter Tristin Hopper joins the show to discuss why they want to implement these policies, why groups are opposed to the move, and how Canadians feel about the issue. Background reading: C...
One Toronto neighbourhood's battle against crime and disorder around a safe injection site
August 30, 2023 14:52 - 33 minutesWhen a safe injection site opened in their Toronto neighbourhood, residents initially had to contend with just discarded needles. But over the years, the streets around the South Riverdale Community Health Centre have become home to open drug use, fights and this summer saw an innocent bystander struck down by gunfire among drug dealers. Independent investigative journalist Derek Finkle joins the show to discuss the impact the site has had on the neighbourhood, how police have been unable to ...
The separation of Prime Minister Trudeau and his wife, Sophie
August 04, 2023 21:36 - 13 minutesCanada’s power couple, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau announced they’re officially separating after 18 years of marriage. This makes Justin Trudeau only the second prime minister whose marriage has ended in office, after his father Pierre. National Post political reporter Ryan Tumilty joins the show to discuss the announcement, why it has caught the attention of so many Canadians, and whether it has any political ramifications for the PM. Background reading: Sophie...
What's causing potentially deadly errors in Canadian hospitals
August 03, 2023 16:15 - 20 minutesWhile the overwhelming majority of hospital visits in Canada go as expected, there are still thousands of errors every year that in some cases can have lasting, even deadly consequences for patients. And while there are estimates, the true scale of medical errors is unknown. National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey joins the show to discuss what kinds of errors we’re seeing in hospitals, why issues in the health-care system could be contributing to the problem, and what recourse patients h...
Why Canada is lagging in meeting its NATO commitments
July 24, 2023 16:34 - 23 minutesWith conflict raging between Ukraine and Russia, the role of NATO, and member states’ commitments have become top of mind for many. One key issue is getting countries to meet defence spending targets, and one country missing the mark is Canada. National Post politics reporter Catherine Levesque joins the show to discuss why Canada is falling short of its targets, why this is a problem that has plagued successive governments and why there’s pressure now to step up spending. Background reading:...
The crisis that saw refugees sleeping in encampments on Toronto streets
July 19, 2023 17:58 - 14 minutesCanada has a reputation for being a welcoming place for people fleeing war or hardship in their home countries. But scenes out of Toronto, showing refugees sleeping in tent encampments because there’s nowhere for them, are contradicting the image the federal government would like people to have. National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux joins me to discuss why Toronto is struggling to help refugees and asylum seekers, what help is being offered to them and how the housing crisis is helping to ...
Strangers splitting the costs to get into pricey Vancouver homes
July 14, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutesThe sky-high cost of real estate in the Vancouver area has people in the Lower Mainland looking at creative solutions to be able to afford their own homes. For some, that has meant going halfers on a house with total strangers, splitting the mortgage and the space. Vancouver Sun reporter Lori Culbert joins the show to discuss why this is taking off in Vancouver, what some of the pros and cons are, and how co-homeowners are managing the arrangements. Background reading: How pricey is Vancouve...
The mountain of difference between Jasper and Banff, Alberta's outdoor destinations
July 12, 2023 16:46 - 21 minutesIt’s a tale of two towns. Both nestled in the picturesque Rocky Mountains. Both a hot tourist draw in winter and summer alike. But Jasper and Banff, situated along Alberta’s western border couldn’t feel more different. National Post reporter, and producer of this podcast, Tyler Dawson joins the show to discuss the factors that saw Banff take off to become a glitzy destination for globe-trotters, why Jasper feels a little more rugged, and why locals in the smaller centre may prefer it that w...
Solving a gold heist at the Toronto airport, 70 years later
June 28, 2023 17:12 - 32 minutesThe $20 million gold heist at Pearson airport in April caught headlines because of the brazen nature of the crime, but it also struck some as eerily similar to another 70 years ago. The theft of gold bars from Toronto’s airport had gone unsolved for seven decades, until now. National Post reporter Adrian Humphreys joins the show to discuss how he was able to identify the culprits of the 1952 gold heist, how they likely got away with it, and why there probably wasn’t a happy ending to this und...
Disgraced Ontario cop off to jail and off the job after rape, assaults and drug charges
June 23, 2023 16:06 - 18 minutesA longtime member of the Ontario Provincial Police has finally been fired after being convicted of multiple offences, including several assaults, drug charges and a sexual assault which he recorded on his phone. Jason Redmond was sentenced to six years for the sexual assault and is awaiting sentencing for assaulting another female victim. Sabrina Bedford, a reporter with the Brockville Recorder and Times, joins the show to discuss Redmond’s history with the OPP, what led to his downfall in la...
The tax battle between the CRA and a trio of former Blue Jays
June 16, 2023 17:08 - 23 minutesThe Canada Revenue Agency is going after a trio of former Blue Jays stars, to the tune of millions of dollars. The players, Jose Bautista, Josh Donaldson, and Russell Martin are fighting with the taxman relating to what amounts to a dispute over taxes and retirement income. National Post political reporter Chris Nardi joins the show to discuss what the issue is, why these players may have run afoul of Canadian tax rules, and why the case could potentially make it harder to attract top athlete...
The great Alberta flood of 2013 — 10 years later
June 14, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutesTen years ago this month, Calgary and many other southern Alberta communities were hit with unprecedented flooding. Five people were killed, more than 100,000 were forced out of their homes, and the damage toll was in the billions of dollars. Calgary Herald Deputy editor Monica Zurowski joins the show to discuss the impacts of the flood, how people are still affected a decade later, and whether officials are prepared for another disaster of that scale. Check out the Calgary Herald for full f...
Life after politics not always easy for former MPs
June 09, 2023 18:30 - 18 minutesWhen politicians retire, or lose an election, unless they’re very high profile, they tend to drop quickly from the public’s attention. Despite developing a network of contacts and building a busy calendar while in office, once the political fanfare goes away, it can be a lonely and isolating life for many. National Post political reporter Bryan Passifiume joins the show to discuss how former MPs cope with life after politics, why it can lead to depression, and what the public may not understa...
The CFL and the battle to stay relevant among fans
June 07, 2023 17:30 - 25 minutesIn the era of big league sports, how does the Canadian Football League compete against all the options out there for fans? It’s something surely on the mind of CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie as the league is set to kick off the 2023 season, with teams looking to improve on attendance and gain new fans. Postmedia national sports columnist Scott Stinson joins the show to discuss the overall shape of the league, why it struggles in some markets, and whether expansion plans will come to fruition...
Crime and affordability emerge as key issues in Toronto mayoral byelection
June 02, 2023 22:36 - 20 minutesVoters in Canada’s largest city go to the polls in late June to elect a new mayor, after the surprise resignation of John Tory earlier this year. Dozens of candidates have lined up to replace Tory, though the campaign has coalesced around a few front-runners. Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley joins the show to discuss the main contenders, what issues are front-and-centre, and whether this campaign is catching the attention of Torontonians. Background reading: LILLEY: Can anyone beat Olivia C...
Danielle Smith's UCP wins the Alberta election
May 30, 2023 17:29 - 18 minutesDanielle Smith and the United Conservative Party fought off a strong challenge from Rachel Notley and the NDP Monday night to win the Alberta election. The UCP stands to lose a few seats, and perhaps some cabinet ministers, even as the NDP hopes for major gains don’t appear to have materialized. National Post reporter and producer of this podcast Tyler Dawson joins the show to discuss the results, the likely turning point for Smith and the UCP, and why it was taking so long to count ballots. ...