Election Stories

Recent Election Stories

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Martin's 'Eco-Candidate' in BC

Former BC enviro minister Joyce Murray's disputed shade of green.

By Sam Cooper, 10 Jan 2006

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Memo to Layton: Game Has Changed

On debate day, Liberal slide creates opportunity for New Dems.

By Will McMartin, 9 Jan 2006

hedyandpaul

The Tight Races in BC

And why it's wise not to bet on the pundits.

By Richard Warnica, 3 Jan 2006

Harper and Gille

Harper's Appeasing of Quebec

Suddenly it's the Conservatives who look soft on sovereignty.

By Rafe Mair, 26 Dec 2005

jimharris

Why the Greens Aren't Very Green

Federal party is short on solid policies and democracy.

By Murray Dobbin, 16 Dec 2005

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Harper's Tough Sell for 'Change'

Oddly, he can't afford to really say what he'd change.

By Stan Persky, 16 Dec 2005

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Trudeau's Ghost Haunts BC

Liberals still fighting the backlash he caused.

By Will McMartin, 15 Dec 2005

EarthAS17

Why I'm Voting Green

The big parties are puny on the biggest issues.

By Rafe Mair, 12 Dec 2005

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Bet on Election Surprises in BC

Close races give all three major parties hope.

By Tom Barrett, 8 Dec 2005

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Hey, Careful Where You Swing that Poll!

More muddled election math.

By Tom Barrett, 6 Dec 2005

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Harper, Bush Share Roots in Controversial Philosophy

Close advisers schooled in 'the noble lie' and 'regime change.'

By Donald Gutstein, 29 Nov 2005

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Here Comes the CBC Doughnut Campaign

If last night is the measure, it's gonna be a long one.

By Steve Burgess, 29 Nov 2005

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Feds Shy about Twinning Port Mann Bridge

'Gateway' dollars flow, but key MP dodges specifics.

By Sam Cooper, 1 Nov 2005

James

How Close Was It?

Very close, sliced a certain way. New Democrats shouldn’t rush to blame the Greens, though.

By Tom Hawthorn and Tom Barrett, 19 May 2005

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The Orphaning of STV

A tale of two referendums promised by the BC Liberals.

By Dee Hon, 18 May 2005

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Welcome to Our Conversation on Election Night

Join us in commenting on the election, the results, and the future.

17 May 2005

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NDP Turnout Surges in Advance Poll

In four ridings, New Democrats appear motivated.

By Russ Francis, 17 May 2005

Globe and Mail

Globe Defends Polling Techniques

Number, content of questions without bias says paper's managing editor.

By Monte Paulsen, 17 May 2005

Media

Does Mass Media Seduce Voters?

Experts say media helps make up our minds, but so do Mom and Dad.

By Tom Barrett, 17 May 2005

Deep Cuts

Campbell Skillfully Picked His Enemies

Most victims of his policies never would have voted Liberal anyway.

By Rafe Mair, 16 May 2005

The Gem of Canadian Science that Harper Killed

Experimental Lakes Area was world famous; its findings might have saved Canada billions.

By Andrew Nikiforuk