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An election post-mortem
We have two new BC Liberal MLAs in Chilliwack and Chilliwack-Hope, returning the Times' readership area to the Libs after 13 months with an orange NDP tint in the east.
Economy resonates as NDP suffers Leafs-like collapse
Congratulations to all who ran for office, winners and losers, and to their families, campaign volunteers and supporters. The Fat Lady has sung. It is over.
Huntington does it again
An independent can effectively represent a riding and be a voice for its citizens, says re-elected MLA Vicki Huntington.
Voting for devil they knew
The people have spoken. Or at least, slightly less than half of them have and less than two in five in Richmond Centre. And therein lies the real tragedy of Tuesday's election results - the apparent lack of caring or understanding of what it has all been about.
This was election about hope and fear
Political scientists are fond of saying that campaigns matter. That has never been more true than in the B.C. election this week.
Does voter apathy taint the election?
The people have spoken . . . or at least, slightly more than half of them have. And therein lies the real tragedy of Tuesday's election results - that, and the apparent lack of understanding of what it has all been about.
Greens beat Conservatives in local riding races
While neither party came close to electing a candidate in Surrey or North Delta, the Green Party bested the Conservatives in every local riding where both parties fielded a candidate.
Robocalls banned for Conservative campaign
The BC Conservatives were told to halt robocalls in violation of election advertising rules, after Langley residents complained.
Vote numbers need leadership
The people have spoken. or at least, slightly more than half of them have.
Sunny Clark beats dour Dix
Political scientists are fond of saying that campaigns matter. That has never been more true than in the B.C. election this week. Over the course of four weeks, the fortunes of the main parties shifted dramatically.
A province known by its initials
By the time an election campaign has come and gone, most voters have had their fill of rhetoric. There's generally a desire, even obligation, to take part in the democratic process, but having to endure incessant electioneering can be wearing on even the most civic minded of those among us.
Terry Teather, Green candidate for New Westminster
Question: How long have you lived in New Westminster?
Paul Forseth, B.C. Conservative candidate for New Westminster
Question: How long have you lived in New Westminster?
Lewis Dalhby, Libertarian candidate for New Westminster
Question: How long have you lived in New Westminster?
Independent is still speaking her mind
It's been a fascinating and rewarding four years, says Delta South's independent MLA who is seeking a second term.
Chilliwack and Chilliwack-Hope election candidates answer reader questions
The Chilliwack Times selected four questions submitted by residents and put them to candidates running in the 2013 provincial election.
Debates no longer have any impact
We are now in the home stretch for the current provincial election and what have we learned?
