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| Van Loan easily wins York-Simcoe |
 While there was some disappointment with the Conservatives coming up short of a majority government, supporters of incumbent York-Simcoe MP Peter Van Loan were nevertheless pleased with the local results.
Mr. Van Loan coasted to victory over his nearest rival, ... » read story
Bruuce Hain
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| Gerl disappointed with party's showing |
While heartened by her strong finish that early on saw her challenge for second place, NDP candidate Sylvia Gerl expressed some disappointment that more York-Simcoe voters aren't getting her party's message. "I heard from lots of new voters and lots of people ... » read story
John Slykhuis
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| Moses stayed away from mudslinging: campaign |
Liberal candidate Judith Moses hadn't arrived for the party at her campaign headquarters in Bradford as of 9:30 p.m., but her campaign manager, Daniel Kennedy, shared some thoughts on the campaign. "The fact we didn't have a real sense of when (the election) ... » read story
Jay Gutterirdge, Staff Writer
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| Dewar's expectations optimistic but realistic |
 The York-Simcoe Green Party's election night headquarters at Shoeless Joe's in Bradford was still fairly quiet as of 9 p.m., but candidate John Dewar expressed optimism about the coming results. "I'd dearly love to go to Ottawa," he said. "If I do, I'm ready. If ... » read story
Jay Gutteridge
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| Campaign too negative, York-Simcoe voters say |
| The election campaign focused too much on personal attacks and too little on the issues, according to some Bradford voters. A few voters at the polling station at the Bradford and District Memorial Community Centre shared similar thoughts. "There was too much ... » read story
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| Candidates make last push for election |
| MP hopefuls make plans for Tuesday night |
York-Simcoe candidates are making their final campaign push in Georgina as voters get set to march to the polls Tuesday. Three of the candidates are Georgina residents: MP Peter Van Loan, who lives on a farm south of Sutton, NDP Sylvia Gerl, who lives in the rural ... » read story
John Slykhuis
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| Moses trumpets Liberal agriculture policies |
 The Gorzo farm in the Holland Marsh is unique. Owners John Jr. and Kathryn Gorzo grow organic wheatgrass, sunflower greens and pea shoots indoors, 52-weeks a year. It's innovative, environmentally-friendly operations like that Canada needs more of, York-Simcoe ... » read story
Jay Gutteridge
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| East Gwillimbury chamber hosts all candidates debate |
| The East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all candidates debate Sept. 24 at the East Gwillimbury Civic Centre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the debate starts at 7:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for you to hear the candidate’s views and visions. ... » read story
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| Feds help fund Simcoe erosion project as election looms |
With Sunday's federal election call looming, York-Simcoe MP Peter Van Loan made the final Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund announcements this morning in Keswick. Mr. Van Loan, the government House Leader, was on hand for the presentation of a cheque for $6,155 that will ... » read story
John Slykhuis
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| York-Simcoe candidates say they're ready for election call |
Conservative Peter Van Loan and his Liberal challenger Judith Moses, with their spouses in tow, were high-profile visitors to long weekend events in Georgina, shaking hands and looking very much like the campaign was already under way. Mr. Van Loan has been ... » read story
John Slykhuis
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| Dion brings Green Shift message to Bradford |
 Bradford became a hotspot on the federal political scene Wednesday, as Liberal Party of Canada leader Stephane Dion came to town. About 200 people filled the Portuguese Cultural Centre for the visit and Dion spoke directly to them in his opening remarks. "You ... » read story
Jay Gutteridge
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