National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BC’s struggling tourism industry was hoping for more when the B.C. government unveiled its $1.5-billion economic recovery plan just prior to calling a snap election Monday.
Continue reading Election 2020: BC’s struggling tourism sector needs provincial supportAs many of you are probably already aware, Michele Babchuk has set aside her role as Chair of the Strathcona Regional District board to become the NDP candidate for North Island.
Continue reading Election 2020: Michele Babchuk, the NDP candidate for North IslandNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A seasoned municipal politician will be the NDP candidate in the North Island riding in the upcoming B.C. election.
Michele Babchuk, councillor for the city of Campbell River and chair of the Strathcona Regional District, was acclaimed as the candidate — named as winner with no contest — on Tuesday. She is running in the riding recently vacated by former Transportation Minister Claire Trevena, who is not seeking re-election.
Continue reading Election 2020: Michele Babchuk NDP candidate in North Island ridingWhile none of the other candidates in our riding (North Island) are known as of yet, Michele Babchuk is the NDP candidate. (Cortes Currents will interview her later this week). The NDP have held this riding since 2005 and obtained 47.54% of the vote in 2017. Babchuk’s most serious opposition will most likely come from the Liberal candidate (35.57%), though it is also noteworthy that 14.75% of the electorate went Green in 2017. 338Canada describes North Island as an “NDP safe” seat. Here are some of the other candidates on Vancouver Island and guesstimates of their chances.
Continue reading Election 2020: Candidates on Vancouver IslandNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
B.C. Premier John Horgan confirmed the rumours and called a snap election this fall, even as the number of COVID-19 cases in the province is on the rise.
Continue reading Election 2020: Horgan calls snap election
