The former Public Relations adviser for the Tsawwassen First Nation says September’s election result could be overturned following an appeal launched by two members. Alex Rose, a family friend and biographer of former Chief Kim Baird, explains what could happen with the appeal made by Kim’s brother, Mike Baird and Nation Member … [Read more...]
Unanswered questions over two appeals of the recent Tsawwassen First Nation election results
November 20, 2012 by
There are still a lot of unanswered questions over two appeals of the recent Tsawwassen First Nation election results. TFN Chief Adminstrative officer Doug Raines says he still can't reveal who is behind the two seperate challenges. "At this time we have kept that, because of the procedures the judicial council has put in to place, confidential. I … [Read more...]
Obama declared winner in U-S election, gets 2nd term
November 7, 2012 by
Barack Obama has been re-elected President of the United States, narrowly edging Republican challenger Mitt Romney in a hard-fought battle for the White House. Obama took Ohio, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Iowa, four of the seven battlegrounds that were expected to determine the outcome of the election. The Romney camp was in denial for … [Read more...]
A new coalition wants to make transit in Metro Vancouver an election issue
September 25, 2012 by
They say "enough is enough." A coalition of students, business leaders and residents have launched a campaign to try and improve transit service. It's called "Get on Board" and they want voters to support candidates in next year's provincial election who endorse sustainable funding for transit. Spokesperson Tanner Boker, a UBC … [Read more...]
Colin Hansen won’t run in next BC election
September 21, 2012 by
Another veteran Liberal MLA is getting out of politics. Vancouver-Quilchena Liberal MLA Colin Hansen is not going to run in the provincial election next May. Hansen was first elected back in 1996. He has served as Health and Finance Minister, and was minister responsible for the 2010 Olympics. Hansen says he's proud to have served as a member … [Read more...]
10 Presidential Sites to See This Election Year
September 10, 2012 by
Don't know much (or anything) about presidential sites? Well, Kenneth Davis, author of Don't Know Much About the American Presidents picked 10 sites for us to see this election year, from boyhood homes to distilleries. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
NDP balks at Elections BC’s million-dollar senate election prep request
August 27, 2012 by
Elections B.C. is asking for over a million bucks to prepare for an as yet hypothetical senate election.Chief electoral officer Keith Archer wants $ 1.07-million to get B.C. ready to elect senators.Such an election hasn't been called, and even if it was, wouldn't even be legal as things stand -- as NDP attorney-general critic Leonard Krog points … [Read more...]
Redford: Do what’s right for long term….not next election cycle
August 14, 2012 by
Alberta Premier Alison Redford says there's no need for her to meet with Premier Christy Clark while she's in Vancouver, because they've both made their positions on the Northern Gateway Pipeline clear. "We believe that it's very important for economic benefits to be spread across the country and we don't believe fundamentally changing … [Read more...]
Is oil pipeline battle being used to buff up election war chests?
July 30, 2012 by
Real concern, or pipeline politics? The war over Enbridge's Northern Gateway project is enterting a new battle, with the Liberals now accusing the NDP of using the debate, as a way to fund the party's campaign budget. Party fundraising letters are nothing new, but a few eyebrows are being raised over an Enbridge-themed e-mail from the … [Read more...]
NPA re-elects old guard despite failure in last election
June 29, 2012 by
The official results weren’t released yet, but it looks like the bid to breathe new life into a former civic political powerhouse in Vancouver has failed. The Non-Partisan Association held its annual general meeting last night. It was seen as a battle between the old guard, and a slate of people who want to change the NPA. In the end, though, … [Read more...]
