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THEY’RE OFF: Four Candidates Competing in Local Federal Election Campaign
The riding of Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock includes the City of Kawartha Lakes, Cavan-Monaghan Township, Haliburton County and the Township of Brock. With a population of 113,956, Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock has a prominent number of seniors who…
Municipal Election Candidates
Mayor: Jim Chaplin, Zion Line, Millbrook Scott McFadden, Larmer Line, Millbrook Deputy Mayor: Neal Cathcart, Sharpe Line, Cavan Monaghan Matthew Graham, Larmer Line, Millbrook Cavan Councillor: John Fallis, Fallis Line, Cavan Monaghan…
Should We Change the Way We Vote?
Letter to the Editor Canadians now have an opportunity to change the way we vote in federal elections—or keep it the same. All MPs should be seeking input from their constituents. If you haven’t…
Jamie Schmale Pushes Back against the Liberal Red Tide
Karen Graham Voters in our riding of Haliburton Kawartha Lakes Brock turned out in droves to cast their votes, following the national trend of high voter turnout with almost 68% of registered voters showing…
Jamie Schmale Pushes Back against the Liberal Red Tide
Karen Graham Voters in our riding of Haliburton Kawartha Lakes Brock turned out in droves to cast their votes, following the national trend of high voter turnout with almost 68% of registered voters showing…
Want Young People to Vote? Include them in the Conversation
David Gray-Donald Only 39% of Canadians aged 18-24 voted in 2011. In the 25-34 age bracket, the turnout was only slightly higher at 45%, whereas in the older demographic aged 55-74, over 70% of…
Schmale Shares Coffee and Concerns At Sylvia`s
Karen Graham The crowd at Sylvia`s last Thursday who joined Conservative Candidate Jamie Schmale’s “Coffee with the Candidate” were for the most part not the undecided voters seeking information on which to base their…
Liberal Candidate Hosts Bethany BBQ
Karen Graham It was a slim crowd who joined Liberal Candidate David Marquis and his campaign organizers last Saturday afternoon at the Bethany Athletic Club to take advantage of the opportunity to meet the…
Mike Perry First Candidate to Host Local Meet and Greet Event
Karen Graham Last Tuesday, NDP Candidate Mike Perry was at the Legion offering some insights to the platform his party is proposing in the upcoming federal election. He first outlined the Fair Vote System,…