Monthly Archives: April 2011

CBC News Your Take – Canada Votes 2011 – Victoria: Encouraged by the level of interest

I’m encouraged by the level of interest in the election I’m noticing in Victoria. For the most part, the discussions I’ve had with people and the conversations I’ve heard in coffee shops, at the schoolyard, in Twitter conversations, and at … Continue reading

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CBC News Your Take – Canada Votes 2011 – Victoria: Just ask the barber. He knows.

Last week, I had the opportunity to chat about the election campaign with the proprietor of our local barbershop, the Village Barbershop in Oak Bay, while he gave my son his spring shearing. I asked him whether he’s been following … Continue reading

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CBC News Your Take – Canada Votes 2011 – Victoria: Hockey, politics, or a little of both?

A few families met at a schoolyard for some ball hockey on a lovely Victoria weekend. During the breaks (the parents’ breaks … the kids don’t slow down) I had a chance to chat with some parents about issues important … Continue reading

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