Seven stories in the news today, Oct. 5
Seven stories in the news for Wednesday, Oct. 5
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VOTING BEGINS TODAY FOR NEW PQ LEADER
Members of the Parti Quebecois begin voting today for a new leader to replace Pierre Karl Peladeau. More than 73,200 members can vote by phone or online until 5 p.m. on Friday. The leadership candidates include Jean-Francois Lisee, Alexandre Cloutier and Martine Ouellet, who hold seats in the legislature, and the unelected Paul St-Pierre Plamondon.