The start of the upcoming provincial election campaign is unofficially underway with the announcement from the local Liberal riding association that Herb Pond, former Mayor of Prince Rupert has gained the nomination for the Liberals in the north coast riding.
The Northern View has provided details on the successful bid by Mr. Pond who was given the nod by acclamation, no doubt a favourable outcome for Premier Gordon Campbell who had in recent visits to Prince Rupert had praised the then Mayor and had given many an impression that Mr. Pond might be a preferred candidate to carry the Liberal flag in the riding…
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