Liberal Dombrowsky victorious

by Louise Livingstone
Leona Dombrowsky was returned for a third term as Liberal MPP for the Riding of Prince Edward-Hastings Wednesday night with a solid majority of nearly 6,000 votes ahead of her nearest contender.

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Gerann Murphy asks the candidates

1. How will your government balance protection of the Boreal Forest with forestry, mining, development and other land-use practices?

2. What are some initiatives that your government will take in promoting sustainable agriculture and local eating?

3. How can your government better encourage eco-friendly energy use?

Gerann Murphy is the youth intern with the Tweed Green Up organization

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Healthcare in Ontario is at stake this coming election

There are many complex issues, such as healthcare, that surround the upcoming provincial election that should be taken into consideration, and closely examined, before voters go to the polls on Oct. 10.

Prior to voting, citizens should pay close attention to the coverage of each and every electoral candidate, along with their party, to learn their positions on issues that are important. The elected candidates play a critical role in citizen’s immediate lives until the next election.
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Campaign technology increasingly important to local candidates

By Matt Milne

This provincial election has seen candidates embrace the Internet more than ever before, though they’re not quite ready to pack up their lawn signs just yet.
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A debt riddled future

By Matthew Uhrig

While student are concerned about the amount of funding given to post-secondary education, candidates promise to make it a priority.
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Student e-mail for the all-candidates debate (1:45 p.m.)

E-mail

Q: What is each party’s platform on pollution and addressing the issue of greenhouse gas emissions here in Ontario?

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Fringe parties close shop early while results pour in

Fringe candidates call it an early evening closing up shop and letting the machine take the calls as Ontarians continue to cast their ballots.
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More questions (text messages & e-mail) from the community on debate day

E-mail questions:

Q: I am very concerned about the increasing level of obesity amongst Ontarians, particularly amongst our children. Obesity is causing children to be increasingly at risk for adult diseases like heart disease and diabetes – this epidemic has created the first generation of children that may not live as long as their parents.
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More questions from the community on debate day

Text messages collected by E-journalists in the community:

What will each party do for handicapped people who can’t afford wheelchairs and other equipment?

What are your plans to enhance water quality? Mary Ann, bus depot
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Questions sent in on Debate Day October 4

“Being in Harper’s parliament, how frustrating is it that you can’t communicate plainly with your constituents due to Harpers controlling measures? Darren Moore, He sent 7 emails to Daryl Kramp and got one reply.

“Are there plans to increase Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)?” Mary Ann Bus depot

“What programs would be implemented to reduce green house gases?” T.J. Kerr architecture student.

“What are your plans to bring more doctors to Belleville?” Elma Soulier bus depot

“Will funding faith based schools ruin the pubic school system?” Scott Belleville Library