Tag: oxford
Poll suggests Tory-Liberal deadlock in looming Oxford federal byelection
With two days to go before a federal byelection in Oxford, a new poll suggests the Conservatives are in a tight fight to hang onto the riding. Tory candidate Arpan Khanna and his Liberal challenger David Hilderley are deadlocked, each with the support of 38 per cent of decided voters, heading into Monday’s byelection in […]
Accusations, denials after debate in heated area federal byelection
The candidate running for the Conservatives in the federal byelection in longtime stronghold Oxford said he was barred from participating in a community debate by organizers – a “disheartening” allegation an event official denies.
Bus driver killed in crash with OPP cruiser was beloved family man
David Stewart, 71, spent more than a decade driving children to school following a successful career as a motorcycle and small engine mechanic.
Jagmeet Singh Q + A: Why the NDP is a ‘real alternative’ for Oxford voters
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh visited London and Oxford County on Friday. A byelection set for June 19 in Oxford has already been marked by controversy over how the Conservative party chose its candidate – leading to the resignation of local party officials. In Ottawa meanwhile, Singh has pushed for a public inquiry into foreign interference […]
With area seat in play, Justin Trudeau, Jagmeet Singh come calling
The NDP and Liberals are looking to win the Tory stronghold of Oxford as the leaders of both parties touch down this week to rally supporters for an upcoming byelection in the riding. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a stopover in Woodstock Thursday afternoon to rally support for Liberal candidate David Hilderley in the June […]