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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.
Where am I?
Liberal leader Christy Clark showed up in Burnaby to cast her vote on Wednesday, but she may have spoiled her ballot. Clark initially voted for herself, but then realized she's not running in her own riding, so she asked for her ballot back and wrote Margaret MacDiarmid's name as well. MacDiarmid is running for the Liberals in Vancouver-Fairview, where Clark lives. Elections B.C.'s position is that the voter's intent must be clear. If it isn't, the ballot is spoiled.
Tight race last time, but now? Who knows?
The riding of Burnaby-Deer Lake includes one of the largest shopping centres in the country - Metropolis at Metrotown - and some of Burnaby's most picturesque green spaces, including Central Park and the riding's namesake, Deer Lake Park.
On pipeline: Clark takes swipe at Dix in Burnaby
Liberal leader Christy Clark took a swipe at the NDP's Adrian Dix over the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion Wednesday, shortly after casting her ballot at an advanced polling station in Burnaby.
There's oil and gas in these hills
For many people from as far away as the Fraser Valley, North Burnaby is the gateway to Vancouver. It is also a thoroughfare for the oil industry - the Chevron refinery is based in North Burnaby, and the riding also has a feeder pipeline connected to the Kinder Morgan pipeline, which has its end point - Westridge Marine Terminal - in the riding next door.
Fresh faces in a changing riding
Make no mistake, the Liberals and New Democrats have their eyes on this city, and the Burnaby-Lougheed race will be a hotly contested seat.
Halfway to the finish line
MUSINGS, notes and observations from the election campaign, at the halfway point (but before the televised leaders' debate):
Voters quiz candidates
Perhaps inspired by the provincial leaders debate on Monday, the comments at Tuesday's all candidates meeting for the Langley ridings got a little fiery at times.
Debate? Just add water
Actual debate between local provincial election candidates is rare, but it was a refreshing part of Tuesday evening's meeting hosted by the WaterWealth Project.
Do we want a pipeline through our wetlands?
Until recently I was unaware of Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park.
Dix's actions show he's in control of party
In a reversal of the 2009 campaign, the NDP appears much better organized than the B.C. Liberals this time around.
Halfway there: campaign musings
In a reversal of the 2009 campaign, the NDP appears much better organized than the B.C. Liberals this time around.
Pipeline galvanizes crowd at all-candidates meet
Nearly 100 Burnaby residents came out on a rainy Sunday evening to hear Burnaby North candidates speak about the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project, among other things.
Musing midway through campaigns
In a reversal of the 2009 campaign, the NDP appears much better organized than the B.C. Liberals this time around.
Musings on the campaign
Musings, notes and observations from the election campaign, at the half-way point (but before the televised leaders' debate):
Campaign hits and misses
Musings, notes and observations from the election campaign, at the halfway point (but before the televised leaders' debate):
Burnaby teachers back Dix on pipeline
The Burnaby Teachers' Association is "encouraged" by NDP leader Adrian Dix's recent opposition to the Kinder Morgan pipeline.
Politicians withdraw support for Chevron
Two Burnaby politicians withdrew support from the Chevron refinery's attempt to secure a more steady supply of crude oil, claiming the company is now supporting Kinder Morgan's pipeline expansion plan.
