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The Machine: What is it? Does it guarantee an election win?

The Machine: What is it? Does it guarantee an election win?

Just how significant is an endorsement from the New Westminster and District Labour Council? Does an endorsement from “the machine” clinch a spot on city council or school board? Although the labour council has been endorsing candidates since the 196
New West candidate questions endorsement process

New West candidate questions endorsement process

Candidates were still seeking an endorsement from the New Westminster and District Labour Council long after selections had been made.
Marge Ashdown

Marge Ashdown

Party: Independent Profession: Realtor Political experience (I.e.: how long have you been in office?): first time running Why are you running? To bring balance to council and to make a difference Top Three issues you want to work on: 1.
Jonathan Cote: longterm solutions needed to address traffic

Jonathan Cote: longterm solutions needed to address traffic

The Record asked readers what they think the top election issues are in the city. Top pick: Truck traffic. Reporter Theresa McManus asks the mayoral candidates what can, or cannot, be done about truck traffic in the city.
Vladimir Krasnogor: work with neighbours to address traffic

Vladimir Krasnogor: work with neighbours to address traffic

The Record asked readers what they think the top election issues are in the city. Top pick: Truck traffic. Reporter Theresa McManus asks the mayoral candidates what can, or cannot, be done about truck traffic in the city.
James Crosty: meet with neighbours to find solutions

James Crosty: meet with neighbours to find solutions

The Record asked readers what they think the top election issues are in the city. Top pick: Truck traffic. Reporter Theresa McManus asks the mayoral candidates what can, or cannot, be done about truck traffic in the city.
Wayne Wright: no easy answers to solve traffic congestion

Wayne Wright: no easy answers to solve traffic congestion

The Record asked readers what they think the top election issues are in the city. Top pick: Truck traffic. Reporter Theresa McManus asks the mayoral candidates what can, or cannot, be done about truck traffic in the city.
On the campaign trail: Social media hots and nots

On the campaign trail: Social media hots and nots

So who's doing social media well, and who's not? Assistant editor Julie MacLellan has been keeping an eye on the social media campaign trail in #elxnnw, and she's blogging about what she sees - check out her blog for a weekly round-up of who's hot an
On the campaign trail: Does social media matter?

On the campaign trail: Does social media matter?

Ask any candidate in this year's civic election how to win votes, and the number 1 answer will likely be simple: Meet voters.
A ‘whisper campaign’ sparks legal threats

A ‘whisper campaign’ sparks legal threats

Council candidate complains to city about call from incumbent