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Tuesday, October 13, 2015
FEDERAL ELECTION 2015 X GET READY TO VOTE OCT. 19
Contenders vie for votes All candidates meeting draws crowd of 300 to Aggie Hall as election enters last leg Craig Spence
“Nanaimo-Ladysmith desperately needs an MP on the government side, the chronicle who can actually help the area, instead The four candidates vying to repre- of just complaining and saying no to sent Nanaimo-Ladysmith constituents everything,” MacDonald said in his in the next House of Commons, made concluding remarks. He then echoed statements that have their pitches to a crowd of about 300 been made by Conservative Leader in Aggie Hall Thursday, Oct. 8. Mark MacDonald, Conservative; Stephen Harper, that the other parties Sheila Malcolmson, NDP; Paul Manly, are not prepared to be good stewards Green; and Tim Tessier, Liberal came of the Canadian economy. ready to put their own case before vot- “There’s one thing becoming very ers, and to knock a few planks out of clear,” he said. “The other candidates are on a shopping spree to buy your the platforms of their rivals. They concluded the evening with im- votes. They have no credible plan to passioned calls for support, citing the pay for the promises that they’re makreasons they deserved the confidence ing.” He said Nanaimo-Ladysmith is losing of Ladysmith voters.
Dogpatch live-aboards served notice by town Craig Spence the chronicle
The Town of Ladysmith’s bylaw enforcement officer, accompanied by RCMP Oct. 8, distributed notices to boat owners moored in ‘Dogpatch’ telling them they have until mid-November to weight anchor and move on. Asked about the notices, Mayor Aaron Stone confirmed live-aboards in the Dogpatch have been served notice. “They would have to move on,” he said. “The zoning bylaw says they would have a seven day maximum stay.” The only areas where boats can be moored longer within the Town of Ladysmith’s boundaries – other than privately owned piers – are designated marinas. The boat owners are being given an extension to Nov. 15 so they can make alternative plans. Stone said the municipality is prepared to “assist them with whatever opportunities may be out there.” Asked what the Town of Ladysmith will do if the boat owners, some of
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whom have been moored in Water Lot 651 for years, do not obey the municipal notice, Stone said, “After that we will look at whatever options may be open to us.” He said the bylaw has to be applied ‘without prejudice’ to all boat owners moored in Ladysmith’s Harbour. There have recently been indications that Ladysmith might enforce its bylaws within Dogpatch. Oak Bay and the City of Victoria have taken steps ‘with some success’ enforcing their bylaws on crown water lots, and Ladysmith has been aware of those situations. A 2013 legal decision in Kelowna has given municipalities confidence they can enforce their bylaws on crown water lots, even if they do not hold the leases. “It is established that the zoning bylaws apply within crown water lots,” Stone said. He said Ladysmith has been prompted to take action because of some ‘dangerous’ incidents that have occurred in Dogpatch recently. See Dogpatch, Page 3
opportunities because MPs and MLA’s are not in tune with the governments in power. “You can’t continue to say no to Victoria and Ottawa and expect prosperity in your area.” Malcolmson said if people want change in Ottawa, they should vote New Democrat. “It’s all hands on deck in this election; New Democrats have the best chance of defeating the Conservatives in this election,” she said. As for running an economy she turned the mirror on her Conservative rival. “The Conservatives racked up another $130 billion in federal debt since taking power.” She added, “I’ll stand behind the New Democrat record on the economy. Finance Canada has said New Democrats have the best record of any political party across the country on debt and deficit.” Tessier scolded MacDonald for referring to Liberal Leader Justine Trudeau as Justin Bieber during the campaign. “It is a shame that our country has got to this point with a government that relies on bullying. “When is that going to stop?” he asked. “It’s only going to stop when we have leadership that has passion, compassion, and a real vision for a better Canada.” Manly said the Conservatives under Harper have implemented change without consulting or accounting for the wishes of Canadians. “People have talked about change in this election,” he said. “We have seen nine years of radical change in this country – radical change. I want my country back.” He said Elizabeth May has held the government to account in Ottawa on many issues. “She needs help in Parliament, and I want to go there and help her. She is a bold leader with a bold vision, and a respectful way of dealing with people in Parliament.” Election day is Monday, Oct. 19. If you’re not sure of what you need to vote, or where your poll is located, go to the Elections Canada web site at elections.ca
Mark MacDonald, Conservative
Paul Manly, Green
Sheila Malcolmson, NDP
Tim Tessier, Liberal
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