Liberals, NDP face off in Parkdale-High Park debate

Posted on September 30, 2008 by tomstoukas

By Tom Stoukas
New Democratic Party incumbent MP Peggy Nash and former Liberal leadership hopeful Gerard Kennedy are locked in a tight race in the left-leaning riding of Parkdale-High Park.
And the two faced off in an all-candidates debate held at the May Robinson Auditorium on Monday night (Sept. 29), each hoping to convince the capacity crowd [...]

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Oliphant wins battle for Don Valley West

Posted on March 6, 2008 by tomstoukas

United Church minister Rob Oliphant defeated four other candidates in a hard-fought campaign to win the federal Liberal nomination for Don Valley West.
“Of all the candidates I am the one who is most comfortable in every part of the riding,” Oliphant said. “I can roll up my sleeves and get to work I think a [...]

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