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Brian Topp

Did Pierre Poutine hack NDP vote?

Was a Pierre Poutine-style attack behind the site slow-downs that embarrassed and disrupted the New Democratic Party leadership vote on Saturday? Today, the company running its online...

Thomas Mulcair wins final vote to become leader of the NDP

Thomas Mulcair wins the 2012 NDP leadership race to become the party's new leader and head of Her Majesty's Official Opposition.

As NDP leader, Mulcair would continue Harper's war on drugs, Young Liberals say

The newly-elected federal NDP leader, Thomas Mulcair, would likely continue the Conservative Prime Minister's war on drugs, the Young Liberals of Canada claimed.   When Global News reporter...

NDP Leadership Convention and vote: live blog

The NDP leadership campaign comes to an end this weekend in downtown Toronto. The Vancouver Observer reports live, keeping you informed every step of the way.

NDP's Brian Topp on couch-surfing and sandwiches

New Democrats decide on Saturday who will replace Jack Layton as their leader. With the NDP race turning bittersweet this week, VO hits the homestretch with Brian Topp.

NDP hopeful Paul Dewar shares his vision for a progressive future... and improving his French

New Democrats decide on Saturday who will replace Jack Layton as their leader. With the NDP race turning bittersweet this week, VO hits the homestretch with Paul Dewar.

NDP leadership debate in Vancouver: live blog

Seven hopefuls to replace late NDP leader Jack Layton square off in Vancouver. The Vancouver Observer reports live from the final debate before the March 24 party vote.

Peggy Nash nets NDP's 'top endorsement' as Layton's finance critic

2011 NDP race: Largely overlooked, leadership hopeful Peggy Nash goes deep in a wide-ranging VO exclusive interview.

NDP hopefuls vow to defeat Stephen Harper. But how?

2011 NDP race: Nine leaders took the stage in Vancouver's NDP town hall. Which one will replace Jack Layton?

Federal NDP leadership race hits Vancouver: Live blog

2011 NDP race: Nine candidates are vying to fill Jack Layton's shoes. And we've got the party covered.