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What a debate!  All three leaders made some strong arguments in the first leaders’ debate yesterday, and the media was ready to provide their analysis.

Greens target NDP in 1st appearance on leaders’ debate    |    CBC News

B.C. Liberal, NDP, Green leaders go head to head on radio in first debate    |    Canadian Press

Climate change caller sparks only heat in leader’s debate    |    The Hook (Tyee blog)

Leaders stick to scripts in first debate    |    The Hook (Tyee blog)

Environment, economy lead issues at B.C.’s first leaders debate    |    The Province

This journalist offers his comparison of the two frontrunners’ platforms.

Paul Willcocks: Comparing the Liberal and NDP platforms    |    Victoria Times Colonist

An expert suggests that none of the proposals from the major parties will be able to stop the gang war raging in Vancouver.

Political promises in B.C. election may not stop gang war: expert    |    Canadian Press

Elections BC, the independent branch of the government responsible for running the election, has set and aggressive goal to increase voter turnout!

The quest for 62 per cent    |    The Province

Some concerns with the new election laws.

Print a Leaflet, Go to Jail!    |    The Tyee

This article raises some concern that the Liberal government won’t make its targets for greenhouse gas reductions.

Premier has rosy view of BC’s carbon targets, experts say    |    The Hook (Tyee blog)

Could raising rent become the next major campaign issue?  Reports suggest that rent will increase dramatically in Vancouver this year.

Vancouver rent dispute ends in split decision by arbitrator    |    CBC News

Provincewide rent control ‘effectively dead,’ MLA says    |    Vancouver Sun

Liberals make an announcement for financial support for people suffering with AIDS

Premier promises up to $20 million to help AIDS victims    |    Vancouver Sun

Curious about other parties involved in the campaign?

Sex Party added to campaign’s fringe festival of bit players    |    The Globe and Mail

Marc Emery: B.C. Liberals, NDP can’t stop gang violence with prohibition    |    The Georgia Straight

The Green Party Leader discusses her position on marijuana.

Green leader Jane Sterk wants pot sold in liquor-store-style outlets    |    The Georgia Straight

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