After the longest federal election campaign since 1872, local voters have had months to make up their minds before the Oct. 19 vote. But just in case anyone in Beaches-East York or Scarborough Southwest needs a refresher before the 12-hour polls open at 9:30 a.m. Monday, here is a round-up of local campaign coverage. Candidates for […]
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Six questions for candidates in Beaches-East York
Federal candidates for Beaches-East York recently answered six questions from the Beach Metro News. Below are their responses. Beaches-East York voters will have at least three more chances to hear directly from their candidates before the Oct. 19 election. Starting in the Beach, Beach Metro News and Community Centre 55 will host a candidates’ debate on […]
Six questions for candidates in Scarborough Southwest
Federal candidates for Scarborough Southwest answered six questions from the Beach Metro News ahead of the Oct. 19 federal election. Below are their responses. Scarborough Southwest voters will have another chance to hear from their candidates directly, when a candidates’ debate is held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at St. Paul’s United Church (200 McIntosh […]
Federal candidates face off over issues
It comes with one say in parliament and 107,000 people to speak for. Whoever is elected Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York on Oct. 19 has plenty of voters to convince. Beach Metro News spoke with four candidates to hear what they believe are key issues for the riding, and what makes them best choice […]
Mulcair talks small business at Main Street café
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair got a taste of the Upper Beach today when he joined Beaches-East York MP Matthew Kellway at a local coffee shop. Before visiting Grinder Coffee on Main Street, the federal Opposition leader stopped in at a lobster shop and a seafood restaurant in Riverdale to promote the NDP’s jobs plan. The plan would […]
