Yes, it's that time again. Every year - or so it seems - Canadians head to the polls to choose their next federal government and this spring is no exception.
The to start boning up on the ridings, candidates and issues on Vancouver Island. 41st general election is now just two weeks away, so it's a good time
To help you cast a ballot on May 2, we've put together an election primer. Inside today's Monitor section, you'll find profiles of the six ridings, biographies and photos of all 32 candidates, and a brief rundown of what they see as the major issues in their region.
It's election season, people, and you can't tell the players without a program, so turn to page D5 and start reading.
WANT TO MEET THE CANDIDATES?
Plan to attend one of three all-candidates debates hosted by the Times Colonist, CBC Radio and CHEK TV next week.
Monday, April 18, Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca: Moderated by CHEK News anchor Scott Fee. Isabelle Reader Theatre at Spencer Middle School, 1026 Goldstream Ave., from 7 p.m. to 8: 30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20, Victoria: Moderated by CBC Radio host Gregor Craigie. Oak Bay High School auditorium, 2151 Cranmore Rd., from 7 p.m. to 8: 30 p.m.
Thursday, April 21, Saanich-Gulf Islands: Moderated by Times Colonist editorial pages editor Dave Obee. Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney, from 7: 30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
KNOW YOUR RIDING, KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES
VICTORIA
ESQUIMALT-JUAN DE FUCA
SAANICH-GULF ISLANDS
VANCOUVER ISLAND NORTH
NANAIMO-COWICHAN
NANAIMO-ALBERNI
