Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
This article is part of a series by Canada’s National Observer that will take a look at Vancouver Island’s “ridings to watch” in the upcoming election.
The North Island may well be a long held NDP stronghold but the recent spike in support for the BC Conservatives suggests a tight two-way race is in the making in the upcoming provincial election.
Continue reading North Island offers a case study for upcoming BC election
British Columbia is heading for the polls on October 19, a little more than a month from now.
So far only two candidates have registered in our electoral district, North Island.
Michele Babchuk has been our MLA since 2020 and prior to that she was a Campbell River City Councillor for six years, as well as Chair of the Strathcona Regional District Board.
Dr. Anna Kindy is running for the Conservative Party of BC. She is an addiction specialist, and physician. On her campaign website it states “Throughout her career, Anna has been a tireless advocate for the marginalized and stigmatized populations of the North Island.”
Continue reading North Island: 38 Days from the Provincial Election
