BC Jobs Minister Pat Bell says the discovery of a relatively rare type of aneurism has led to his decision to not run for re-election. Bell says the size of the aneurism is now being monitored -- if it grows, he'll have to undergo surgery. He says he needs to turn his mind to his health, and that would take his attention away from responsibilities … [Read more...]
Cantelon says he will not seek re-election
December 10, 2012 by
Liberal MLA Ron Cantelon has changed his mind and says he will not run for re-election in May. The Parksville-Qualicum MLA tells his local newspaper it's time to move on and make way for fresh blood. Cantelon announced in August he would run for a third term, despite suffering a heart attack in 2011. He was first elected in 2005. CKNW … [Read more...]
NDP accuses BC Liberals of using taxpayer cash to boost re-election hopes
October 31, 2012 by
The BC Liberals are promoting themselves under the guise of advertising government works. That's the claim from NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston. "Two of our BC New Democrat MLAs were up at the Liberal convention and they were handing out some BC Liberal stuff there that looks very much like some of the public advertising for the jobs plan, so it's … [Read more...]
Cantelon to seek re-election
August 22, 2012 by
Despite some recent health problems, Liberal MLA Ron Cantelon has announced he will run for re-election next year. Cantelon made the decision despite suffering a heart attack last year. First elected in 2005, Cantelon represents Parksville-Qualicum. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Another BC Liberal MLA will not be seeking re-election
July 9, 2012 by
Another BC Liberal MLA is packing it in.Dave Hayer, the MLA for Surrey – Tynehead, confirmed in an e-mail that he will not seek re-election when the province goes to the polls next spring.However, Hayer doesn't say why he is throwing in the towel in the email instead thanking friends, colleagues and constituents.Hayer entered provincial … [Read more...]
