Tag Archives: Federal Politics
Solving the Nanaimo-Ladysmith stalemate, next steps for Canada's 44th Parliament
NANAIMO - Residents in the mid-Island riding of Nanaimo-Ladysmith were no closer to finding out who their MP will be at 10 p.m. than they were at 7 a.m. on election day.With all polls reporting their ...
Sep 21, 2021
LIVE: Election night results and reaction from the mid-Island
NANAIMO - The polls have officially closed and counting is underway across the country.It's unlikely however election night will provide a winner federally, or even in some key local ridings such as N...
Sep 20, 2021
Experts forecast tight race in Nanaimo-Ladysmith as polls open
NANAIMO - Polls have opened on general voting day to elect the 44th Canadian Parliament.While the national race appears to be neck and neck between Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Conservative leade...
Sep 20, 2021
Labour group under fire for election polling tactics after Nanaimo campaign manager sounds alarm
NANAIMO - A local Green Party of Canada campaign manager is incensed with what he calls multiple credibility issues related to an NDP-friendly ad.Ilan Goldenblatt, who's representing Nanaimo-Ladysmith...
Sep 16, 2021
Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidates spar over housing, climate change & COVID recovery
NANAIMO - A wide range of topics were offered up for debate among the five candidates in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding.The Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce hosted a pre-election debate on Wednesday, Sept. 1...
Sep 15, 2021
Virtual all-candidates forum spotlights hotly contested Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding
NANAIMO - Candidates vying to be the next Member of Parliament for the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding will have their opportunity to impress voters.A virtual all-candidates forum hosted by the Nanaimo Chamb...
Sep 13, 2021
Advance polls open in Nanaimo ahead of upcoming federal election
NANAIMO - The first of four advance voting opportunities is underway prior to the federal election.The early in-person voting option runs across Canada between Friday, Sept. 10 and Monday Sept. 13 bet...
Sep 10, 2021
Elections Canada short on poll workers for Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding
NANAIMO - The Federal Election is approaching and Elections Canada urgently is looking for people to work at polling stations.The organizing body for Canada's federal elections said they're short of w...
Sep 06, 2021
Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver fast ferry pledged by Conservative leader
NANAIMO - A long-stalled downtown to downtown fast ferry service would be funded if Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O'Toole had his way.His statement spawned loud cheers from roughly 100 part...
Sep 04, 2021
NDP kickoff efforts to win back Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding
LADYSMITH - The Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding has been visited by the leader of a federal party for the first time this election campaign. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh hosted a meet-and-greet with several hund...
Aug 31, 2021