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Canada Votes 2021

Tory blue 'political machine' strengthens grip on local landscape

Tory blue 'political machine' strengthens grip on local landscape

'Unless something radically changes to the demographics of these ridings, I don’t see that changing anytime soon,' says political analyst
Voter turnout for this year's federal election the lowest since 2008

Voter turnout for this year's federal election the lowest since 2008

Monday's snap election could go down as having among the worst turnouts ever, according to Elections Canada data
MP-elect for Simcoe North is 'ready to get to work'

MP-elect for Simcoe North is 'ready to get to work'

Adam Chambers says PM needs to answer 'hard questions' after snap election that led to little change from 2019 election
PPC supporter accused of causing 'disturbance' at local polling station

PPC supporter accused of causing 'disturbance' at local polling station

'I won’t condemn it just because some people are upset. If it is actually illegal, then it obviously should not occur,' says Simcoe North PPC candidate
Green Party candidate says Simcoe North result a 'personal victory'

Green Party candidate says Simcoe North result a 'personal victory'

'My goal coming into this was to continue to be an advocate, continue to offer a voice ... and I feel I have done that,' said Brooks, who earned 1,818 votes Monday
Local pupils chose Adam Chambers in 'Student Vote' mock election

Local pupils chose Adam Chambers in 'Student Vote' mock election

More than 3,000 students from 19 elementary and secondary schools in Simcoe North cast ballots as part of Student Vote Canada
Local PPC candidate says election results 'exceeded expectations'

Local PPC candidate says election results 'exceeded expectations'

'We’re new and we’re providing hope for a lot of people that are in despair about where the country is going,' said Stephen Makk
Election was a lesson in politics for Orillia elementary school teacher

Election was a lesson in politics for Orillia elementary school teacher

‘We’re seeing a slow but sure progressive shift,’ says Simcoe North NDP candidate, who offers high praise to retiring MP Bruce Stanton
Dowdall excited for re-election, says election called for 'no reason'

Dowdall excited for re-election, says election called for 'no reason'

'It's depressing ... we're in the exact same spot,' said Dowdall while watching federal election results from his election night party in Collingwood
Newly elected Simcoe North MP lauds Stanton for helping steer campaign

Newly elected Simcoe North MP lauds Stanton for helping steer campaign

'I’m thankful to all the volunteers,' said incoming MP Adam Chambers, who credits volunteers for helping him keep the riding blue