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The 45th federal general election will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025.
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Advance voting runs April 18-21 in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke
The Federal Election is now less than two weeks away, which means advance polling stations will open across the country this weekend. Residents who wish to cast their vote early will have the opportu...
Apr 17, 2025

Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke's federal hopefuls set for several all candidates meetings
Have you been wondering about where you might hear from at least some of the candidates who will appear on the ballot for Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke in the upcoming federal election? Local candidates...
Apr 16, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Danilo Velasquez says community is the heart of the Greens' core beliefs
Our local Green candidate is Danilo Velasquez. He came to us 37 years ago from the verdant land of Nicaragua. Danilo Velasquez is your Green candidate April 28th. Also on the ballot are Randy Briand, ...
Apr 15, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Stefan Klietsch an 'idea person' when it comes to democracy
Stefan Klietsch is no longer certain he will be a committed "perennial candidate". Stefan Klietsch, an Independent candidate in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke. Also on the ballot April 28th are:...
Apr 14, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Cyndi Mills senses Liberal momentum locally
Cyndi Mills has been on the ballot before- but she sees her candidacy in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke as particularly relevant to the current Federal Election. Also on the ballot are Randy Briand, Unite...
Apr 13, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Seth Malina: Independent candidate, independent thinker
At almost twenty-three years old, he won't break any records for youngest elected rep locally, but Seth Malina says having a purpose doesn't require patiently aging to achieve it. For more information...
Apr 10, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Randy Briand is your United Party of Canada candidate
If you're considering voting for the first name you see on the Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke ballot, it may also be valuable to know how to pronounce it. Also on the ballot April 28th are Cheryl Gallant,...
Apr 10, 2025

Don't miss your chance to vote! Here's what you need to know about casting your ballot
With the federal election now less than 20 days away, many Canadians are expected to cast their ballots ahead of time. There are a number of ways to vote before the April 28 election, including at ad...
Apr 10, 2025

Renfrew County Farmers Union pivots after local federal election candidate debate plans falter
Is the tradition of hearing from election candidates at public debates going by the wayside? That's the question being raised by Marshall Buchanan, president of the National Farmers Union of Renfrew ...
Apr 09, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke NDP nominee is Eileen Jones Whyte
Eileen Jones Whyte is your NDP nominee in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke. This is her second time seeking a seat in the Federal Parliament, having carried the banner in 2019. Eileen enjoyed an almost twen...
Apr 04, 2025

What to know about our federal riding: Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke
As we approach Canada's 45th General Election on Monday, April 28, let's take a look at our riding. The name - now known as Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke - may have changed, but the boundaries remain th...
Apr 04, 2025

Federal Election: Key dates and voting information for April 28th
With it now officially April, it's time to start preparing for the upcoming Federal Election. Set for April 28th, voters who have registered for the election should begin to receive their personalized...
Apr 03, 2025

Liberal Leader Mark Carney calls for dissolution of Parliament, election date announced
Canada's 45th general election has been officially called. Liberal Leader Mark Carney launched the campaign Sunday after meeting with Governor General Mary Simon, requesting the dissolution of Parliam...
Mar 24, 2025

Gallant Says Election Call Long Overdue
Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Member of Parliament Cheryl Gallant is hoping to be re-elected in the new riding of Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke on April 28th. The Federal Election will be formally called on...
Mar 21, 2025

Reports: Election call by PM Mark Carney imminent
Multiple reports say Prime Minister Mark Carney could call a snap federal election as early as Sunday, with a possible election date of April 28 or May 5. A report from CTV says a final decision on ...
Mar 20, 2025

New Riding Name, Familiar Faces Running
In advance of the Federal Election expected to be called Sunday, we can already tell you who the likely candidates will be. For the Conservative Party, Cheryl Gallant met the nomination criteria in De...
Mar 19, 2025