BC Conservatives

One on one With Conservative candidate Kiel Giddens for PG-Mackenzie riding

October 16, 2024 by Ian Gregg

CFURadio dialled in for a one on one with Kiel Giddens, the BC Conservative Party’s candidate for the Prince George–Mackenzie riding, a riding also contested by James Steidle of the Green party, the NDP’s Shar McCrory, and Rachael Weber running as an independent.

In this conversation, Giddens addressed his advocacy and lobbying for TC Energy off the bat, emphasizing the benefit of large industrial projects in our region as tax payers and drivers of economic growth. He describes a turning-point for our healthcare system, UNDRIP reform, views on disability support, and the difficulties associated with producing a costed platform as an opposition party.

This interview is a part of CFURadio’s ongoing efforts to share perspectives from as many candidates running in the three ridings overlapping Prince George – Lheidli T’enneh as possible.

A woman wearing a blue blazer and white blouse as she addresses a press scrum. Her hair is in a bob-style. Two arms holding microphones reach towards her.

Local MLA encourages public participation as she finishes her term and enters private life

October 3, 2024 by Ian Gregg

Amidst a merger between the BC United Party and the Provincial BC Conservatives, Prince George – Valemount MLA Shirley Bond has announced her intention to retire ahead of the upcoming October 19th BC Provincial election.

Finishing the UHNBC hospital tower project remains a focal point for her as she transitions into private life. Looking at what is next for Bond after just over 20 years in office, a focus on family and being a grandma is front and centre.

She feels empowered enough as a resident of Prince George to continue to hold public officials to account, and encourages others to do the same. Additionally, she said she “would also encourage multi levels of government to work together, and encourage our elected officials in Victoria to actually support good ideas no matter where they come from.”

A women with short curly redish brownish hair is sitting on a chair outside wearing a bright red rain jacket. She is holding a cardboard sign that has the painted phrase "Act now for our Kids"

Seniors in Nanaimo rally for climate action

October 3, 2024 by Lauryn Mackenzie

Around 20 seniors took part in a rocking chair rally on October 1 (National Seniors Day) to bring attention to climate change.

The rally took place outside the provincial constituency office for Nanaimo as part of a cross-country day of action to pressure the government to take action on climate change.

CHLY spoke with some of the seniors taking part in the rally trying to make the earth a better place for their grandchildren and all children to come.

One of the organizers of the event, Mia Jongkind, with the Mid-Island Chapter of the Council of Canadians, told CHLY about how seniors make up a large mass of people and they need to vote thinking of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren’s futures.

CHLY also heard from the three candidates in the Nanaimo-Gabriola Island riding about their thoughts on climate change.

A cardboard sign leans against a grey Canada Post mail box. On the sign reads "Save Earth. Children need a future" On the sign is around 20 faces of children that have been cut out of magazines collaged on the sign around the text

Two seniors are sitting on brown wooden rocking chairs. They are outside of an office building. The male on the left side is wearing a black jacket holding to knitting needles looking at his hands. The women on the right os leaning over with her own knitting needles in hand show the man what she is doing

Rocking Chair Rally on October 1st. Photos: Lauryn Mackenzie / CHLY 101.7fm

One on one With Conservative candidate Kiel Giddens for PG-Mackenzie riding

Local MLA encourages public participation as she finishes her term and enters private life

Seniors in Nanaimo rally for climate action

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