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Canada Votes 2021

Fewer voting locations could mean longer lineups Monday, says Elections Canada

Fewer voting locations could mean longer lineups Monday, says Elections Canada

Due to the unavailability of locations such as schools, 'we had to look far and wide to find places,' says Elections Canada spokesperson
Area candidates sound off on Lake Simcoe's health

Area candidates sound off on Lake Simcoe's health

Debate highlighted by discussion around environmental protection as well as how parties would address the housing shortage
Vandalized election signs spotted in Innisfil

Vandalized election signs spotted in Innisfil

'Instead of violently responding to a different party’s sign, please voice your concerns,' says PPC candidate
Barrie-Innisfil candidates quizzed on climate change at CARP debate

Barrie-Innisfil candidates quizzed on climate change at CARP debate

Barrie-Innisfil candidates asked what their parties would do to help the environment
Many eligible Indigenous voters struggle with whether or not they will go to the polls

Many eligible Indigenous voters struggle with whether or not they will go to the polls

The Native Women’s Association of Canada launched an aggressive campaign which aims to “activate Indigenous women from coast to coast to coast to get to the polls and have their voices heard"
Despite pandemic limitations, groups hope to engage voters through all-candidate events

Despite pandemic limitations, groups hope to engage voters through all-candidate events

'This election has been harder. It has been harder to get people motivated,' says political analyst
Barrie-Innisfil federal candidates offer Green alternatives

Barrie-Innisfil federal candidates offer Green alternatives

Candidates outline party platforms on the Environment.
Short campaign, blank ballots raising concerns among some voters

Short campaign, blank ballots raising concerns among some voters

'I think people are overwhelmed because of the pandemic,' says Barrie resident
Vandals mar local Liberal candidate's signs with swastikas

Vandals mar local Liberal candidate's signs with swastikas

'It’s too bad that people have to resort to things like that to express themselves ... (and) use hate,' said candidate who says she won't ask OPP to investigate
Green Party will not field federal candidate in Barrie-Innisfil riding

Green Party will not field federal candidate in Barrie-Innisfil riding

Prospective candidates in both Barrie-Innisfil and Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte unable to meet Elections Canada deadline