CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After modelling the climate plans of the four major parties in this election, Clean Energy Canada announced the Liberals have the only plan they know is achievable.
Continue reading Election 2021: Liberal climate plan is achievable, says Clean Energy CanadaNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
In the past two federal elections, Vancouver Island has been a stronghold for the NDP, and one campaign observer predicts it will largely stay that way after Sept. 20.
But there are some chinks in the orange armour on the island given the strength of voter concern about the climate crisis and Erin O’Toole bumping up the popularity of the Conservatives, the NDP’s historical nemesis in the region.
There’s no doubt the recent Green Party infighting offers the NDP some advantage this election with climate-concerned voters, said Mark Williams, chair of political studies at Vancouver Island University.
Continue reading Election 2021: NDP should be wary of weak spots in Vancouver Island strongholdNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Vancouver Island is a long way from the seat of power in Ottawa, but it’s a vital battleground this election for the survival of the federal Green Party.
The party’s only two incumbent candidates, former leader Elizabeth May and Paul Manly, are hoping to retain their toehold on the southeast tip of the island, despite bitter infighting between the party’s leader, Annamie Paul, and some of the party’s brass that dragged on until the eve of the election.
Continue reading Election 2021: Federal Green Party’s battle for survival unfolds on Vancouver IslandBy Natasha Bulowski, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The federal Conservative Party is distancing itself from a controversial firearms lobby group to dispel attacks from the Liberals painting it as a party that strikes deals with gun lobbyists. It even amended party policy to say that, if elected, a Conservative government would keep the Liberal gun restrictions and complete a review of those rules.
Continue reading Election 2021: NFA attack ads target Trudeau as Tories shift gears on gun controlCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
338Canada’s projection for September 6th shows the NDP on the verge of winning 5 or 6 of Vancouver Island’s 7 federal seats.
Continue reading Election 2021: 338Canada projects NDP victories in most of Vancouver Island
