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"Electi ist Mulroney has changed the shape of Canadian politics by Chris Harries Staff Writer Here's a prediction: whichever candidate wins the election in Simcoe North will be on the government side in the next parliament. It wasn't always that way. For most of the past 70 years, MPs from the Huronia area have been Conservatives and that has meant they have been in Opposition. But, like him or not, Brian Mulroney has broken the mould of tradi- tional political allegiances in Canada. Polls show Quebec likely to remain in the Tory column after years of being a Liberal stronghold. On the other hand, in Ontario, which for so long returned large numbers of members from ridings like ours who sat in Opposition as Tories, the signs are the government could be in trouble. In_ electoral politics, as in physiotherapy, there's rarely much gain without pain and Mulroney's ef- forts to consolidate his sup- port in the other regions - particularly with free trade and the Meech Lake Ac- cord -- has given rise to widespread dissatisfaction. Since 1984 the tide has been running pretty strongly in this province against the PCs: it took two provincial elections to do it but the 40-plus years of Tory rule were ended very convincingly -- the days of the Big Blue Machine are over. That ought te mean that John Turner's Liberals should make a lot of gains in the province, not only in Metro but in more rural ridings like ours. Maybe they will. If they do and Alan Martin, who came within 66 votes of victory back in 1980, wins the seat on his third attempt then the Mulroney years are likely to be over. The same holds true of the NDP's Mike McMiurter. If he wins this seat, the traditional pattern of Canada's election map really will have changed. And McMurter argues it's very possible: there is an NDP vote in the riding but in the past it has never been enough to win the seat. Add to that the per- sonal popularity of Ed Broadbent, whose name is going to be front and cen- tre wherever the NDP cam- paigns - plus the fact that for the first time in their history the New Democrats have enough money to mount a first-class cam- paign -- and a win is within the realm of possibility. Still, the odds would seem to favor Doug Lewis not just because, despite minor boundary changes which bring Elmvale and Flos into the riding, he is effectively the incumbent but because the big issues play the Liberals and the NDP against each other. The chances are that there could be a substantial ma- jority of local voters which is both dissatisfied with Appeal An effort by the Town of Midland to teach its workers how to avoid ac- cidents appears to be working. An appeal to _ the Workers' Compensation Board to have cancelled a penalty of $99,064 was successful. MONDAY, NOVEM IS ELECTION DAY BER 14TH, 1988 IS YOUR NAME ON THE VOTER'S LIST? It should be if you are a Canadian Citizen, reside in the Township of Tiny bet- ween September 6th and October 15th, 1988 and are at least 18 years of age on or before November 14th, 1988. lf you or your spouse own land or are tenants in the Township of Tiny, but do not reside here, you are both eligible to vote if you meet the other re- quirements listed above. Because of major changes in the method of enumeration and in the structure of the School Board Trustee Elections IT IS IMPORTANT that you make sure your name and school support are entered correctly on the voter's list. You will not be able to correct your schoo! support on Election Day and this could prevent you from voting for the school trustee of your choice. Make sure your name and school support are on the list by checking the Voter's List in the following locations: Wyebridge Post Office, Wyebridge Municipal Office, Perkinsfield Brunelle's Variety, Lafontaine Wyevale General Store, Wyevale Jug City, Toanche Bayshore Senior Citizens Hall, Woodland Beach or by calling the Muncipal Offices at 526-4204. Voter's List revisions can be made week days at the Municipal Offices in Perkinsfield until October 15th, 1988. REMEMBER - the last day for filing an application to have your name entered on the Voter's List is OCTOBER 15, 1988 and the office will be open on Saturday, October 15th, 1988 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for the purposes of receiving applications as well as receiving nominations. Guy Leonard Maurice Returning. Officer Township of Tiny Mulroney and against free trade but if the Liberals and the NDP split that consti- tuency, Lewis will win. And, if he does, it says here we are in for another PC majority. Don't bet on it, though: there are seven weeks to go yet and, as British Prime Minister Harold Wilson said, ""A week is a long time in politics." Cookin' Up a Storm Tom Smith and the guys were really cooking on Friday and Saturday at the Premiere of their Chevrolet and Oldsmobile 1989 Cars & Trucks. Dont be late! Canada Savings Bonds have an earlier date. This year the Canada Savings Bond sales period is earlier -- from October 20 to November 1. Buy your new bonds wherever you bank or invest starting October 20. You may date your payment November 1, the day the new bonds start earning interest. Safe and secure. Canada Savings Bonds are fully guaranteed by the Government of Canada. They never fall in value. Cashable anytime, Canada Savings Bonds can be cashed at any time. Your money is always available when you need it. Interest rate announced mid-October. The interest rate and purchase limit for the new series will be announced in mid-October. Details will be available wherever Canada Savings Bonds are sold. Don't be late! Remember, November 1 is the last day you can buy the new bonds at face value. But the bonds may be withdrawn from sale at any time. 95.7FM STEREO Midland & Penetang gu PGK testing... NOW! Wednesday, October 5; 1988; Page 7 |