Monthly Archives: November 2002
Interior voters have a message for Campbell, too
By Adrian Dix, Column in Victoria Times Colonist, 21 November 2002 Last Saturday, many voters sent a direct wake-up call to Premier Gordon Campbell. This happened most dramatically in Vancouver, where Larry Campbell and his COPE team swept out the premier’s own municipal party, the NPA. Local party politics are directly present in only a few … Continue reading
Isitt astute with his strategy
By Jack Knox, Victoria Times Colonist, 17 November 2002 So, the New Democrats’ municipal counterpart, the Victoria Civic Electors, figure Mayor Alan Lowe is popular and unbeatable in Victoria, and in consequence decide not to run anyone against him. So, social activist Ben Isitt, figuring Mayor Alan Lowe is popular and unbeatable in Victoria, runs … Continue reading
Disgruntled voters swing at Campbell
By Carla Wilson, Victoria Times Colonist, 17 November 2002 Two incumbent mayors were dumped, Gordon Campbell’s Liberal government was sent a strong message from discontented citizens and a planned West Shore arena was in question early this morning after voters went to the polls across the region. For thousands of people in Victoria and elsewhere, … Continue reading
They’re young and running
By Gillian Rosenberg, Vancouver Province, 15 November 2002 Youth is on the prowl in this year’s civic election campaigns, but only one 19-year-old can say she’s a commercial airline pilot. Gillian Rosenberg, who is running for a Surrey council seat, is a co-pilot for a small airline. “If I’m old enough to be first officer … Continue reading
