Information and news coverage on the election campaign in both the North Coast and Skeena ridings for the May 14th provincial election.
Below, as items become available, we'll provide links to the campaigns for each candidate as well as any news coverage that is reported on candidates seeking their spot in Victoria.
North Coast
Jennifer Rice (NDP)
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2013
June 1-- Number of voters in the North Coast riding declines
May 27-- Cullen says Kinder Morgan decision may have lost NDP the election
May 22-- Time to live up to election promises
May 22-- Now is the time for Rice to step down
May 22-- Students also elect Rice and NDP
May 17-- Prince Rupert Councillor, MLA elect addresses dual positions
May 16-- Councillor Rice just one of many to make the jump to Provincial politics NCR
May 15-- Jennifer Rice elected North Coast MLA
May 15-- Preliminary numbers show fewer votes cast on the North Coast than in past two elections
May 14-- NDP claims the North Coast, Liberals claim the Province NCR
May 10-- North Coast candidates meet with Prince Rupert students
May 8-- LNG leading topic at debate (N View e edition page 9)
May 8-- Candidates debate economy and environment (N View e edition page 18)
May 6-- Jennifer Rice profile (CFTK) video
May 1-- Rice gives Hamilton a failing grade
April 25-- NDP candidate on Haida Gwaii
April 24-- Nor View-- The education of Jenifer Rice (e edition pg 4)
April 17-- Nor View-- And then there were three (e edition pg 6)
April 12-- Candidates share their views on LNG development in Prince Rupert
April 4-- What is Adrian Dix's vision for Northern B. C.? (audio)
April 3-- Nor View-- Rice vs Fraser (e edition pg 3)
March 23-- Waiting, waiting, waiting... for the Liberals, for anyone! NCR
March 12-- A Glimpse into the NDP's LNG policy? NCR
March 6-- No reason to split the left wing
March 3-- The Veniez Bump? NCR
February 28-- Group encouraging failed NDP candidate Joanna Larson to run as independent
February 28-- A split for the North Coast NDP? NCR
February 24-- Is Anyone up to run a Liberal challenge on the North Coast? NCR
February 21-- Rice Council Conflict (video)
February 20-- Can Rice Fill Both Council and NDP Candidate Shoes?
February 13-- Should she stay, or should she go... NCR
February 12-- Prince Rupert Councillor Jennifer Rice should resign her seat
January 28-- Jennifer Rice claims North Coast NDP nomination NCR
January 26-- New Candidate Nominated for BC NDP North Coast
January 22-- Final stretch for NDP candidates in the North Coast nomination process NCR
January 11-- Joanna Larson leading the endorsement parade in North Coast NDP Race NCR
2012
December 5-- NDP Election Prep North Coast (video)
November 23-- NDP North Coast race stands at two heading towards December NCR
November 22-- Individuals seeking NDP nomination revealed
November 21-- C is for candidate, which Ms. Larson will be NCR
November 20-- Head of Prince Rupert teacher's union seeking NDP nomination
October 23-- Rupertites take to Court House Lawn in Northern Gateway Protest NCR
October 16-- MLA's hear Prince Rupert presentations on budget consultations NCR
September 12-- With election looming MLA Gary Coons heads for the sunset NCR
September 9-- Jennifer Rice picked by NDP as possible candidate for next election
September 7-- MLA Gary Coons Won't Run Again
September 7-- North Coast MLA Gary Coons not seeking re-election in 2013
Judy Fraser (BC Liberal Party)
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May 15-- Preliminary numbers show fewer votes cast on the North Coast than in past two elections
May 14-- NDP claims the North Coast, Liberals claim the Province NCR
May 10-- North Coast candidates meet with Prince Rupert students
May 8-- LNG leading topic at debate (N View e edition page 9)
May 8-- Candidates debate economy and environment (N View e edition page 18)
May 6-- Judy Fraser profile (CFTK) video
April 20-- Tales from the Port Ed School bookshelf NCR
April 19-- Premier's Northwest swing stresses the potential/promise of LNG NCR
April 19-- Premier Clark makes Northwest Election campaign swing NCR
April 18-- Christy Clark coming to Prince Rupert tomorrow
April 5-- Christy Clark in Prince George (audio)
April 1-- Liberal candidate looking forward to campaign
March 28-- NC Liberal Nominations (video)
March 26-- Liberals announce Judy Fraser as candidate for North Coast NCR
BC Conservative Party
No North Coast Candidate has been selected yet
December 5-- BC Conservative Leader John Cummins talks energy projects...
December 3-- John Cummins tours the Northwest (video)
Hondo Arendt (BC Green Party)
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May 15-- Preliminary numbers show fewer votes cast on the North Coast than in past two elections
May 14-- NDP claims the North Coast, Liberals claim the Province NCR
May 10-- North Coast candidates meet with Prince Rupert students
May 8-- LNG leading topic at debate (N View e edition page 9)
May 8-- Candidates debate economy and environment (N View e edition page 18)
May 6-- Hondo Arendt profile (CFTK) video
April 17-- Nor View-- And then there were three (e edition pg 6)
April 17-- Hondo for Green (video)
April 17-- Hondo for Green
April 12-- Candidates share their views on LNG development in Prince Rupert
April 12-- And then there were three... NCR
April 12 -- Third candidate enters provincial election race on the North Coast
April 2-- The Green Party picks up on Councillor Thorkelson's theme
