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2019 Federal Election Archive

Editorial: Who really won the federal election?

Editorial: Who really won the federal election?

In the aftermath of the federal election on October 21, leaders of the three main parties acted triumphant, but did any of them actually succeed? Justin Trudeau will continue as prime minister, so that can be conveyed as a victory, but going from 184
Rachel Blaney reacts to North Island-Powell River election night victory

Rachel Blaney reacts to North Island-Powell River election night victory

NDP candidate secures House of Commons seat for second time
Rachel Blaney wins second term in North Island-Powell River riding

Rachel Blaney wins second term in North Island-Powell River riding

NDP incumbent returns to House of Commons
Federal election polls open in Powell River

Federal election polls open in Powell River

Canadians decide on next government today
Les Leyne: Is Trudeau 2.0 following in his father’s footsteps?

Les Leyne: Is Trudeau 2.0 following in his father’s footsteps?

People are scoping out every possible factor that could suggest what might happen in a likely minority government after Monday’s federal election. There’s an easier way to do this. Just look at Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s career.
North Island-Powell River candidates comment on reconciliation with first nations

North Island-Powell River candidates comment on reconciliation with first nations

Candidates running for election in the North Island-Powell River riding provided the Peak with statements on the subject of reconciliation with First Nations, after time constraints at last week’s all-candidates meeting prevented the issue from being
B.C. coalition could be roadmap to power if Justin Trudeau falls short

B.C. coalition could be roadmap to power if Justin Trudeau falls short

As you watch (hopefully on Global!) the election returns on Oct. 21, it may be worth remembering how the last B.C. provincial election unfolded and the lessons learned from the eventual result.
North Island-Powell River federal election candidates participate in public forum

North Island-Powell River federal election candidates participate in public forum

Town hall-style meeting features seven options for North Island-Powell River voters
North Island-Powell River candidates discuss North American trade deal

North Island-Powell River candidates discuss North American trade deal

The Peak asked each candidate running for election in the North Island-Powell River riding to submit a maximum 200-word statement outlining their views on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which parliament is scheduled to vote on lat
North Island-Powell River federal election candidates divided over housing

North Island-Powell River federal election candidates divided over housing

Affordability remains a critical issue in riding