CFAX is reporting that Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee will be making a major announcement tomorrow where it is thought Victoria will be the first City to host the Olympic torch relay.
Olympic relay torch coming to Victoria?
Posted: November 20th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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What is going on?
Posted: November 18th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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Global TV News is reporting tonight on the new Ipsos Reid poll that pegs the Liberals well ahead of the NDP.
B.C. Liberals are running in front, not the NDP, pollster declares
Provocative new player roils the water of political polling in B.C.
Both polls show that British Columbians believe Premier Gordon Campbell is better prepared to lead our province through these tough economic times. Ipsos Reid puts the Premier’s support at 56% and the Carole James at 34%. Angus Reid puts it at 41% and 18%. Averaged out, British Columbians prefer the Premier by a 22 point spread.
Posted: November 17th, 2008 under British Columbia, Polls, Provincial Election, Provincial Politics.
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This clip has coverage of Sidney, North Saanich, Highlands and Colwood for Saturday`s civic election.
Posted: November 16th, 2008 under Municipal Elections, Uncategorized, Video.
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Former councillor Barb Desjardins has upset sitting mayor Chris Clement to take the mayorship of Esquimalt . The margin was a remarkable 2-1 with the final tally coming it at 2,131 votes for Barb and 1,278 votes for Chris.
Desjardins scores stunning upset in Esquimalt
Posted: November 16th, 2008 under Mayor, Municipal Elections.
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Frank Leonard has retained his seat as mayor of Saanich in stunning fashion, receiving 11,972 votes compared to Herald Wolfe who received 4,665 votes.
Leonard brushes rookie rival aside
Posted: November 16th, 2008 under Mayor, Municipal Elections, Polls, Saanich Council.
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Re-elected councillor Charlayne Thorton-Joe has topped the polls in Victoria receiving 9887 votes compared to mayoral winner Dean Fortin who received 7706.
Posted: November 16th, 2008 under City of Victoria, Mayor, Municipal Elections, Polls, Victoria Councillors.
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Polls open everywhere in the CRD 8:00am to 8:00pm
Tune In to CFAX 1070 at 8:00pm: http://cfax1070.com
Local Election Results Around BC: http://www.cbc.ca/bc/features/civicvote2008/civicinfobc.html
Posted: November 15th, 2008 under British Columbia, City of Victoria, Mayor, Municipal Elections, Polls, Saanich Council, Victoria Councillors.
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Dean Fortin is well known in the city as having close ties with the NDP. But many are unclear as to just how close he is with the political party. Well we appear to have an answer. A-Channel News has investigated and it appears that Dean Fortin is receiving council and taking directions from them.
Do Victorians want partisan political parties deciding the direction of our local city for the next three years?
Posted: November 14th, 2008 under British Columbia, Mayor, Municipal Elections, Provincial Politics.
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Why is Victoria City Council having a special meeting this morning with only one day before the election?
Posted: November 14th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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