Federal Election

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau celebrates a Liberal Party win on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. (The Canadian Press)

‘Inconsistent’ message on climate change hurt Liberals at the polls: SFU prof

Trudeau government will have to make concessions to hold onto power

  • Oct 22, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau celebrates a Liberal Party win on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. (The Canadian Press)
The polling station at the Campbell River Community Centre was busy around lunch time as citizens cast their vote in the 43rd federal election on Oct. 21, 2019. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror

66% of registered voters across Canada took part in federal election

Roughly 18 million people cast their ballots, voting in a Liberal minority government

  • Oct 22, 2019
The polling station at the Campbell River Community Centre was busy around lunch time as citizens cast their vote in the 43rd federal election on Oct. 21, 2019. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror
Aerial view of houses in Oshawa, Ont., seen from a Canadian forces Hercules on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The federal election results mean potential new barriers for foreign real estate investors as well as some help for first time buyer, but not the more significant changes that opposition parties had promised. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg)

Election results means more tax for foreign buyers, little change on mortgages

Economist says first-time buyer program could provide short-term relief but lead to higher prices

  • Oct 22, 2019
Aerial view of houses in Oshawa, Ont., seen from a Canadian forces Hercules on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The federal election results mean potential new barriers for foreign real estate investors as well as some help for first time buyer, but not the more significant changes that opposition parties had promised. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg)
Elizabeth May, here at her victory party Monday night, said she would likely run again in 2023 to be the MP for Saanich Gulf-Islands, but left open the possibility that she might step from the party’s leadership (Arnold Lim/News Staff)

Saanich Gulf-Islands’s Elizabeth May coy about leadership plans

The federal Green party leader talks possibility of running as MP without being leader

  • Oct 22, 2019
Elizabeth May, here at her victory party Monday night, said she would likely run again in 2023 to be the MP for Saanich Gulf-Islands, but left open the possibility that she might step from the party’s leadership (Arnold Lim/News Staff)
Parliament waits to see who will be forming government after an election filled with many issues for voters chew on.

Video: Issues divide voters on election day

The Western News asked people who voted what issues mattered most in making their election choice.

  • Oct 22, 2019
Parliament waits to see who will be forming government after an election filled with many issues for voters chew on.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau celebrates a Liberal Party win on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. (The Canadian Press)

‘Inconsistent’ message on climate change hurt Liberals at the polls: prof

Trudeau government will have to make concessions to hold onto power

  • Oct 22, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau celebrates a Liberal Party win on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. (The Canadian Press)
Sean Taylor, the Peoples Party of Canada candidate in the South Okanagan–West Kootenay riding, maintained his position that Canada is already doing great work in terms of reacting to climate change and preserving the environment at the First Things First Okanagan all-candidates debate on Oct. 15. All candidates were present for this debate except for Conservative candidate Helena Konanz. (Jordyn Thomson - Western News)

South Okanagan-West Kootenay candidates talk climate change and environment at recent forum

Forum on Tuesday grilled candidates about plan to bring about low carbon emission economy

  • Oct 22, 2019
Sean Taylor, the Peoples Party of Canada candidate in the South Okanagan–West Kootenay riding, maintained his position that Canada is already doing great work in terms of reacting to climate change and preserving the environment at the First Things First Okanagan all-candidates debate on Oct. 15. All candidates were present for this debate except for Conservative candidate Helena Konanz. (Jordyn Thomson - Western News)
Randall Garrison celebrates with supporters after winning re-election. The new dynamic in Ottawa may have a local impact. (Tim Collins/Sooke News Mirror)

Garrison’s re-election seen as a positive outcome for Sooke

The strengthened NDP position may work well for riding

  • Oct 22, 2019
Randall Garrison celebrates with supporters after winning re-election. The new dynamic in Ottawa may have a local impact. (Tim Collins/Sooke News Mirror)
Alexander Mulder, 10, adjusts the big screen at Mel Arnold's campaign office to show local election results Monday night. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Vernon boy Mel Arnold’s ‘biggest little supporter’

While other kids were reading Dr. Seuss, Alex Mulder was studying Canada's prime ministers

Alexander Mulder, 10, adjusts the big screen at Mel Arnold's campaign office to show local election results Monday night. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
'Wexit' talk percolates day after Liberals returned to power with minority

‘Wexit’ talk percolates day after Liberals returned to power with minority

An online petition is calling for a western alliance and Alberta to separate

  • Oct 22, 2019
'Wexit' talk percolates day after Liberals returned to power with minority
People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier speaks during the Federal leaders French language debate in Gatineau, Que. on Thursday, October 10, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Wattie

People’s Party of Canada’s anti-immigration views ‘didn’t resonate’ with voters: prof

Party was formed on anti-immigration, climate denying views in 2018

  • Oct 22, 2019
People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier speaks during the Federal leaders French language debate in Gatineau, Que. on Thursday, October 10, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Wattie
Candidate corner: Cowichan hopefuls talk economic development

Candidate corner: Cowichan hopefuls talk economic development

The Citizen reached out to the candidates running in the 2019 federal election and we asked them for brief comments on four topics of interest to constituents here in the Cowichan-Malahat-Langford region. Those topics include: environment and climate change, economic development, kids and families and health care. This is part two of a four-part series outlining their responses. Today's topic is Economic Development.

Candidate corner: Cowichan hopefuls talk economic development
CBC’s Chris Walker (far right) hosted the first Kelowna federal election forum at the Mary Irwin Theatre in Kelowna on Saturday, Sept. 7. In attendance were (left to right) Brynn Jones and Darrin Fiddler of the Marijuana Party; Robert Mellailieu of the Green Party; Stephen Fuhr and Mary Ann Murphy of the Liberal Party; Dan Albas and Tracy Gray (not pictured) of the Conservative Party; Joan Phillip and Justin Kulik of the NDP; and John Barr and Allan Duncan of the People’s Party of Canada. (Michael Rodriguez - Kelowna Capital News)

Kelowna-Lake Country candidates confirmed for upcoming election

The federal election is just three weeks away

  • Oct 21, 2019
CBC’s Chris Walker (far right) hosted the first Kelowna federal election forum at the Mary Irwin Theatre in Kelowna on Saturday, Sept. 7. In attendance were (left to right) Brynn Jones and Darrin Fiddler of the Marijuana Party; Robert Mellailieu of the Green Party; Stephen Fuhr and Mary Ann Murphy of the Liberal Party; Dan Albas and Tracy Gray (not pictured) of the Conservative Party; Joan Phillip and Justin Kulik of the NDP; and John Barr and Allan Duncan of the People’s Party of Canada. (Michael Rodriguez - Kelowna Capital News)
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EDITORIAL: You’re there to vote, not selfie

In fact, taking a selfie while you're voting is illegal under the Canada Elections Act

  • Oct 21, 2019
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UPDATE: Polls now closed in Canada’s 2019 federal election

Which party will be chosen to form the next government?

  • Oct 21, 2019
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Voters file in to the polling location at the Coast Mountain College longhouse this morning, Oct. 21. (Brittany Gervais/Terrace Standard)

VOTING CLOSED: Results to come

Terrace's four polling locations are now officially closed

  • Oct 21, 2019
Voters file in to the polling location at the Coast Mountain College longhouse this morning, Oct. 21. (Brittany Gervais/Terrace Standard)
Voters line up outside the entrance to a polling station at George Greenaway Elementary School. (Photo: Malin Jordan)Voters line up outside the entrance to a polling station at George Greenaway Elementary School. (Photo: Malin Jordan)

Cloverdale-Langley City: Will Liberal John Aldag hold onto his seat?

Five candidates ran in the riding from the Liberal, Conservative, NDP, Green and PPC parties

  • Oct 21, 2019
Voters line up outside the entrance to a polling station at George Greenaway Elementary School. (Photo: Malin Jordan)Voters line up outside the entrance to a polling station at George Greenaway Elementary School. (Photo: Malin Jordan)
Rachel Blaney wins a second term in parliament on Oct. 21, 2019. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror

Rachel Blaney ‘humbled’ as NDP incumbent earns second term

Blaney will remain MP in North Island-Powell River riding

  • Oct 21, 2019
Rachel Blaney wins a second term in parliament on Oct. 21, 2019. Photo by Marissa Tiel/Campbell River Mirror
LIVE RESULTS: Voters choose 23rd Prime Minister to lead Canada

LIVE RESULTS: Voters choose 23rd Prime Minister to lead Canada

Millions of Canadians headed to the polls on Monday to elect the nations Prime Minister to lead for the next four years.

  • Oct 21, 2019
LIVE RESULTS: Voters choose 23rd Prime Minister to lead Canada
From left to right: PPC’s Jing Lan Yang, NDP’s Heather Sapergia, Liberal Tracy Calogheros, Green Party’s Mackenzie Kerr and Conservative Todd Doherty. Ronan O’Doherty photo

Cariboo-Prince George candidates address forestry at Quesnel forum

Five candidates were asked 12 questions about everything from climate change to drug addiction

  • Oct 21, 2019
From left to right: PPC’s Jing Lan Yang, NDP’s Heather Sapergia, Liberal Tracy Calogheros, Green Party’s Mackenzie Kerr and Conservative Todd Doherty. Ronan O’Doherty photo