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Jack Knox: In the church of May, hopes for a Green wave

Jack Knox: In the church of May, hopes for a Green wave

It was already standing room only in St. Paul’s United by the time Elizabeth May arrived, just in time for the all-candidates’ debate on the environment to begin. “I’m here, hello,” she said, earning warm applause.
Conservatives dump Burnaby North-Seymour candidate Heather Leung over homophobic comments

Conservatives dump Burnaby North-Seymour candidate Heather Leung over homophobic comments

The Conservative Party of Canada has dumped Heather Leung as its candidate in Burnaby North-Seymour after the Burnaby NOW wrote about comments she made in 2011 claiming that “homosexuals recruit” children.
Green Party pledge: plant 10 billion trees by 2050

Green Party pledge: plant 10 billion trees by 2050

A Green Party federal government would commit to planting 10 billion trees by 2050 as part of its climate-action plan. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May was in Greater Victoria Friday to make the announcement.
Federal election drama at the Evergreen theatre

Federal election drama at the Evergreen theatre

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce all-candidates debate was often feisty during the two-hour exchange.
Port Moody-Coquitlam candidates spar over climate, guns and deficits

Port Moody-Coquitlam candidates spar over climate, guns and deficits

Dozens of hot topics discussed at meeting hosted by Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
Scheer makes transportation promises at Coquitlam campaign stop

Scheer makes transportation promises at Coquitlam campaign stop

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer vowed to replace the George Massey Tunnel in Delta and made other public transportation promises while on the federal election campaign trail in Coquitlam Friday.
Ignoring the environment will cost candidates, says poll

Ignoring the environment will cost candidates, says poll

A poll found candidates who ignore the upcoming all-candidates debate on the environment — including the one in Coquitlam — could face a backlash from voters
Young voters aren't sitting on the sidelines in federal election

Young voters aren't sitting on the sidelines in federal election

'We’re being politicized by the conditions of our time,' says head of B.C. student group
Stroller brigades aim to put child care on federal agenda

Stroller brigades aim to put child care on federal agenda

Child care advocate says parents and caregivers are mobilizing across B.C., and she hopes Tri-City parents will get on board, to get political parties to make affordable, quality child care a priority
In Burnaby North-Seymour, Trans Mountain splits candidates

In Burnaby North-Seymour, Trans Mountain splits candidates

Candidates split on pipeline expansion project