Tag: Elections and Civic Life
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Engaging BC Election Candidates on Their Stance on Ukraine: A Guide for Voters
As members of the Stand with Ukraine community in British Columbia, we have a unique opportunity during this election season to ensure that support for Ukraine remains a priority for our provincial leaders. While foreign policy is primarily a federal responsibility, provincial actions can have significant impacts. Here’s how you can engage with candidates and…
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Standing with Ukraine: Kamloops Community and the Call for Open Dialogue in Elections
Every week, the Kamloops community gathers to stand in peaceful solidarity with Ukraine, offering support in the face of the ongoing Russian aggression. These gatherings are a reflection of our collective commitment to justice, human rights, and global solidarity. We continue these peaceful gatherings weekly, and all are welcome to join. Among those who regularly…
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Hope on the Horizon: Manitoba’s NDP Victory and the Path to Positive Change
Thank you people of Manitoba for voting in the election. I have seen a lot of hope in the Facebook messages and requests from the upcoming NDP government for the needed changes. I have seen the need for change too. I left Manitoba in 2014 for NS and later to BC but I was coming…
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Kamloops Stand with Ukraine and More: Municipal Election Questionnaire
Dr. Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov October 15th, 2022, is when every eligible Kamloopsian can share their voice and vote at the Municipal elections. This year I decided to apply the skills I teach my social policy students and ask a few questions to all the candidates and share them with local stand with Ukraine and Facebook communities…
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Please Vote
Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov BC has an election this Saturday. It is a snap provincial election, and many newcomers to Kamloops might not know how to vote as it will be their first elections. This post can help newcomers to exercise the highest privilege Canadian citizen has, the right to vote. First, make sure you meet…