Coquitlam city councillor Selina Robinson has been acclaimed the NDP candidate in Coquiltlam-Maillardville for the provincial election in May. She hopes to replace NDP MLA Diane Thorne who announced her retirement seven weeks ago. Robinson has lived in Coquitlam for 19 years. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
George Heyman nominated BC NDP candidate for Vancouver-Fairview
October 21, 2012 by
George Heyman has been nominated the BC NDP's candidate for the Vancouver-Fairview riding -- he'll run for the riding in next year's provincial election. In a release, Heyman says he's honoured to be part of the NDP's team of candidates. Heyman is the executive director of the Sierra Club, and is a former president of the BC Government … [Read more...]
NDP to on decide Vancouver-Fairview candidate Sunday
October 21, 2012 by
Decision day has arrived for New Democrats in Vancouver-Fairview as they choose the man who will run for the party in next May’s election. Vancouver City Councillor Geoff Meggs is in a hotly contested race with Sierra Club Executive Director George Heyman. "There's a lot of enthusiasm because of my experience on council and the issues that … [Read more...]
NDP candidate announced for Abbotsford West
June 23, 2012 by
Ahead of the 2013 provincial election in just under a year, the NDP have named their candidate for Abbotsford West. Sukhi Dhami is a 28 year old who was born in Chilliwack before moving to Abbotsford with his family. Professionally, he helps his family run nurseries, berry farms and a garden centre. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
NPA council candidate finally files campaign financial statements
May 10, 2012 by
He's still banned from running in 2014, but one-time NPA council candidate Francis Wong has finally filed his financial statements from last fall's municipal election. Wong had been lambasted at last week's Vancouver council meeting for failing to get them filed by the April 18 deadline. By missing it, he is banned from running in the next … [Read more...]
Former BC Conservative candidate says party vetting members
May 9, 2012 by
A one-time BC Conservative candidate says he is not welcome back into the party because of his online criticisms. Blogger Dean Skoreyko left the fledgling party two years ago - before John Cummins became leader. Now Skoreyko wants to re-join, but has been told he cannot buy a party membership. Skoreyko notes its common for parties to vet … [Read more...]
BC Liberals have a candidate for Port Moody-Coquitlam by-election
February 18, 2012 by
The third ballot spot was filled for voters in Port Moody- Coquitlam even though an election date has yet to be announced. Former President of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Dennis Marsden has been acclaimed the BC LIberal candidate for the riding. Marsden wasted no time in turning his attention to his opponents especially Christine Clark who … [Read more...]
It is official the BC Conservatives have a candidate in Chilliwack Hope.
January 24, 2012 by
The BC Conservative party have acclaimed their candidate in the riding of Chilliwack Hope which will go to a by-election this year. University of Fraser Valley Criminologist John Martin was the only candidate to file his papers and he is now officially on the ballot. Martin says he will win voter support by opposing the treatment of … [Read more...]
COPE candidate calls for “Pinoytown”
October 9, 2011 by
COPE city council candidate R.J. Aquino says if he is elected in November, he would work towards creating "Pinoytown".Aquino says the idea began on social media after city council approved working towards designating Kingsway between Fraser and Nanaimo Streets, "Little Saigon." "And I think it's just a good, an official recognition of the Filipino … [Read more...]
More seats for Quebec: NDP leadership candidate
September 14, 2011 by
Federal NDP leadership candidate Brian Topp says Quebec must get more seats in the House of Commons if BC, Alberta and Ontario see their representation increased. He says, "I favour, in addition to the reallocation we talked about, an adjustment for Quebec, to help maintain its own place in the House of Commons." In response to the … [Read more...]
