Federal Election

Rhonda Chen is running for the People’s Party of Canada in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford in the upcoming federal election. (Submitted photo)

Rhonda Chen running for People’s Party of Canada in Cowichan

Six have announced they are running so far in the riding in the federal election

Rhonda Chen is running for the People’s Party of Canada in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford in the upcoming federal election. (Submitted photo)
Salmon Arm voters got a chance to hear from the five candidates who want to be their MP for the coming term on Sept. 30.

Candidate corner: Cowichan hopefuls talk kids and families

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 three of a four-part series outlining their responses. Today's topic is Kids and Families.

Salmon Arm voters got a chance to hear from the five candidates who want to be their MP for the coming term on Sept. 30.
Robin Morton Stanbridge is running in the Cowichan-Malahat-Langford riding for the Christian Heritage Party in the federal election on Oct. 21. (Submitted photo)

Stanbridge to run for Christian Heritage Party in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford

There are now six candidates in the riding for federal election

Robin Morton Stanbridge is running in the Cowichan-Malahat-Langford riding for the Christian Heritage Party in the federal election on Oct. 21. (Submitted photo)
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
From right to left: Nick Csaszar, John Kidder, Jati Sidhu, Michael Nenn and Brad Vis at the all-candidates meeting in Harrison Mills Thursday. (Grace Kennedy/The Observer)

Harrison Mills meeting questions federal candidates on local issues

Residents asked what candidates would do about drainage, the Kent quarry and the cultural hub

  • Oct 21, 2019
From right to left: Nick Csaszar, John Kidder, Jati Sidhu, Michael Nenn and Brad Vis at the all-candidates meeting in Harrison Mills Thursday. (Grace Kennedy/The Observer)
SURREY CENTRE: Meet your candidates for the Oct. 21 election

SURREY CENTRE: Meet your candidates for the Oct. 21 election

Surrey Centre, which embraces a large part of the city's north end, includes Royal Heights, Bridgeview, Whalley and parts of Guildford

  • Oct 21, 2019
SURREY CENTRE: Meet your candidates for the Oct. 21 election
Map shows the boundaries of the Fleetwood-Port Kells riding. (Photo: Elections Canada)

FLEETWOOD-PORT KELLS: Meet your candidates for the Oct. 21 election

The Fleetwood-Port Kells riding contains Fleetwood, Clayton, Fraser Heights, Port Kells and East Newton

  • Oct 21, 2019
Map shows the boundaries of the Fleetwood-Port Kells riding. (Photo: Elections Canada)
Mark Strahl, Conservative candidate for the riding of Chilliwack-Hope, speaks during an all-candidates forum at the Neighbourhood Learning Centre on Oct. 3. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)

Chilliwack-Hope election candidates talk youth issues

All-candidates meeting last week one of many to hear from those seeking office

Mark Strahl, Conservative candidate for the riding of Chilliwack-Hope, speaks during an all-candidates forum at the Neighbourhood Learning Centre on Oct. 3. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)
CCFC member Ian Carmichael is inviting 2019 federal election voters to get on the Vote Bus 2019. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Progress)

Get on the Vote Bus 2019 if you need a ride to the polls

Goal of the Vote Bus project is to see the highest voter turnout ever in Chilliwack-Hope

CCFC member Ian Carmichael is inviting 2019 federal election voters to get on the Vote Bus 2019. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Progress)
Election day is Oct. 21.

Candidate corner: Cowichan hopefuls talk health care

The Citizen reached out to the candidates running in the 2019 federal election

Election day is Oct. 21.
Map shows the boundaries of the South Surrey-White Rock riding. (Photo: Elections Canada)

SOUTH SURREY-WHITE ROCK: Meet your candidates for the Oct. 21 election

The South Surrey-White Rock riding was created in 2013 and was first contested in 2017 in a by-election

  • Oct 21, 2019
Map shows the boundaries of the South Surrey-White Rock riding. (Photo: Elections Canada)
From right to left: Nick Csaszar, John Kidder, Jati Sidhu, Michael Nenn and Brad Vis at the all-candidates meeting in Harrison Mills Thursday (Oct. 3). (Grace Kennedy/The Observer)

Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon candidates answer questions

The local candidates are running for a seat in the House of Commons

  • Oct 21, 2019
From right to left: Nick Csaszar, John Kidder, Jati Sidhu, Michael Nenn and Brad Vis at the all-candidates meeting in Harrison Mills Thursday (Oct. 3). (Grace Kennedy/The Observer)
Map shows the boundaries of the Cloverdale-Langley City riding. (Photo: Elections Canada)

CLOVERDALE-LANGLEY CITY: Meet your candidates for the Oct. 21 election

This riding, created in 2013, takes in parts of Langley, South Surrey-White-Rock-Cloverdale and Fleetwood-Port Kells

  • Oct 21, 2019
Map shows the boundaries of the Cloverdale-Langley City riding. (Photo: Elections Canada)
From left, South Surrey-White Rock candidates Stephen Crozier (NDP), Pixie Hobby (Green) and Gordie Hogg (Liberal) share a laugh during an all-candidates forum Thursday. (Aaron Hinks photo)

Forum: Candidates talk housing, affordability in South Surrey-White Rock

Candidates eventually go off-script when discussing affordability options

From left, South Surrey-White Rock candidates Stephen Crozier (NDP), Pixie Hobby (Green) and Gordie Hogg (Liberal) share a laugh during an all-candidates forum Thursday. (Aaron Hinks photo)
From left, South Surrey-White Rock candidates Joel Poulin (People’s Party of Canada); Beverly Pixie Hobby (Green); Gordie Hogg (Liberal); Kerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative); and Stephen Crozier (New Democrat).

South Surrey-White Rock candidates have their say

Local federal candidates weigh in on issues affecting Semiahmoo Peninsula residents

  • Oct 21, 2019
From left, South Surrey-White Rock candidates Joel Poulin (People’s Party of Canada); Beverly Pixie Hobby (Green); Gordie Hogg (Liberal); Kerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative); and Stephen Crozier (New Democrat).
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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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Map shows the boundaries of the Surrey-Newton riding. (Photo: Elections Canada)

SURREY-NEWTON: Meet your candidates for the Oct. 21 election

Surrey-Newton's boundaries are from 88th Avenue to Highway 10, with 120th Street its western boundary and 144th Street its east

  • Oct 21, 2019
Map shows the boundaries of the Surrey-Newton riding. (Photo: Elections Canada)
2019 FEDERAL ELECTION: Courtenay-Alberni candidate videos

2019 FEDERAL ELECTION: Courtenay-Alberni candidate videos

Election day in Canada is Oct. 21

  • Oct 21, 2019
2019 FEDERAL ELECTION: Courtenay-Alberni candidate videos
Tracy Holmes photoSelf-Advocates of Semiahmoo member Michaela Robinson shares her thoughts on employment, during an ‘all-candidates mixer’ Thursday evening.

Candidate ‘mixer’ draws 100-plus to South Surrey’s Semiahmoo House

Accessibility, affordability and housing top of mind for self-advocates

Tracy Holmes photoSelf-Advocates of Semiahmoo member Michaela Robinson shares her thoughts on employment, during an ‘all-candidates mixer’ Thursday evening.
From left: Barbara Biley of the Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada, Jonah Gowans of the Liberal Party of Canada, Byron Horner of the Conservative Party of Canada, Gord Johns of the New Democratic Party and Sean Wood of the Green Party of Canada at Ballenas Secondary School on Oct. 15 - Cloe Logan photo

FEDERAL ELECTION: Courtenay-Alberni candidates visit Parksville’s Ballenas Secondary School

Students ask questions before participating in their own vote

  • Oct 21, 2019
From left: Barbara Biley of the Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada, Jonah Gowans of the Liberal Party of Canada, Byron Horner of the Conservative Party of Canada, Gord Johns of the New Democratic Party and Sean Wood of the Green Party of Canada at Ballenas Secondary School on Oct. 15 - Cloe Logan photo