Category / 1985 / Elections / The campaign
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As 1985 once again highlighted, campaigns matter
Premier Frank Miller finally called the election in late March choosing May 2 as voting day. The campaign began with a strong performance from Liberal leader David Peterson, who seized the opportunity…
June 13, 2025 -
Beer and wine finally in corner stores – not so fast!
Complications were limitless. Despite broad public support at the polls, the issue fired up fierce opposition from political rivals, commercial players and public interest groups. Another obstacle facing the concept was the…
June 12, 2025 -
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