May 3rd

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  MPconMPs adjust to new political landscape - St. Catharines Standard
  "It's certainly a substantial change," said St. Catharines Conservative MP Rick Dykstra. "People need to realize this has drastically changed our parliament." The most noticeable difference could be the lack of constant deal-making in the House of ...and more » read more
  Also in this article:Malcolm Allen
  May 03, 2011 3:28 pm | stcatharinesstandard.ca
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  MPconA marriage made in Oshawa - Newsdurhamregion.com
  "It was almost like an engagement and then a marriage," said Colin Carrie of the nation's minority flirtation with Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservative party before sealing a long-term deal on May 2. "People have decided to give us a commitment ... read more
  May 03, 2011 1:02 pm | newsdurhamregion.com
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  MPconDel Mastro running on adrenaline after victory - Peterborough Examiner
  Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro holds a campaign sign loaded with 200 signatures from his family, friends, volunteers and supporters at his constituency office on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. By ELIZABETH BOWER, Examiner Staff Writer After the past two ...and more » read more
  May 03, 2011 12:42 pm | thepeterboroughexaminer.com
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  MPconBlue reigns supreme in Oshawa - Oshawa Express
  The constant flash of numerous cameras was like watching the paparazzi as Colin Carrie walked down King Street, making his way to his victory party at Avanti. By 11 pm Monday night, the numbers were revealing that for a fourth term incumbent Carrie ... read more
  May 03, 2011 10:06 am | oshawaexpress.ca
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  MPconMajority rules: All Niagara MPs returned, amid strong showing by NDP - St. Catharines Standard
  While Canada's political landscape changed, it remained the same in Niagara. All four Niagara incumbents won their seats. Conservative Rick Dykstra in St. Catharines, Conservative Dean Allison in Niagara West-Glanbrook, Conservative Rob Nicholson in ...and more » read more
  Also in this article:Rob NicholsonMalcolm Allen
  May 03, 2011 5:43 am | stcatharinesstandard.ca
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  MPconA slight jaw-dropper in an otherwise status quo Niagara vote - St. Catharines Standard
  While other parts of Canada were engaging in various pretzel-like gyrations, Niagara made like a statue. The Conservatives rolled across small-town Ontario; local party favourite Rick Dykstra did likewise here. ...and more » read more
  Also in this article:Rob NicholsonMalcolm AllenDean Allison
  May 03, 2011 4:36 am | stcatharinesstandard.ca
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  MPconDave Nickle rides the orange wave to a second-place finish in Peterborough riding - Peterborough Examiner
  "The sad thing is we're left with a Conservative majority," said Peterborough riding NDP candidate Dave Nickle, who came in second to incumbent Conservative Dean Del Mastro. "Peterborough is a bellwether riding," Nickle said. ...and more » read more
  May 03, 2011 1:15 am | thepeterboroughexaminer.com
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  MPconAllen stems Tory sweep - Niagarathisweek.com
  Elsewhere in Niagara the Conservatives took all ridings with Dean Allison taking Niagara West-Glanbrook; Rob Nicholson taking Niagara Falls and Rick Dykstra taking St. Catharines. In total, the NDP picked up 103 ridings; the Conservatives 166; ...and more » read more
  Also in this article:Dean Allison
  May 03, 2011 12:12 am | niagarathisweek.com

May 2nd

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  MPconLiberals must rebuild, Gill says after loss - St. Catharines Standard
  "We worked so hard on the ground locally, but we got caught up in a national tide," said a subdued Gill, after conceding the race to incumbent Conservative MP Rick Dykstra. "At that level, it was a political wave. It's disappointing … ...and more » read more
  May 02, 2011 10:59 pm | stcatharinesstandard.ca
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  MPconColin Carrie brings orange wave to a crashing halt in Oshawa - Newsdurhamregion.com
  OSHAWA -- The orange wave that surged across Canada hit a big blue wall in Oshawa. Voters in Durham Region's central city once again eschewed its labour roots and went with a familiar name and face, sending incumbent Conservative MP Colin Carrie back ... read more
  May 02, 2011 10:41 pm | newsdurhamregion.com
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  MPconLocal students voted Conservative candidates - Community Press
  Students in 14 out of 15 schools in Northumberland-Quinte West also chose a Conservative incumbent — Rick Norlock while in Peterborough County 13 of 15 schools elected fellow Conservative Dean Del Mastro. At Marmora Senior School, 25 Grade 7 and 8 ...and more » read more
  Also in this article:Rick Norlock
  May 02, 2011 9:10 pm | communitypress.ca
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  MPconConservative incumbent Carrie holds off surging NDP in Oshawa - Toronto Star
  Conservative incumbent Colin Carrie once again won the seat he has held since 2004, defeating his main rival, NDP candidate Chris Buckley, by more than 4000 votes. “I feel humbled that the people of Oshawa gave me this wonderful mandate,” Carrie said, ... read more
  May 02, 2011 8:06 pm | thestar.com
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  MPconConservative incubent Carrie holds off surging NDP in Oshawa - Toronto Star
  At press time, Conservative incumbent Colin Carrie looked poised to once again win the seat he has held since 2004. With almost half the polls reporting, Carrie had an 8 percentage point lead over his NDP rival, Chris Buckley, the firebrand president ... read more
  May 02, 2011 7:57 pm | thestar.com
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  MPconDel Mastro leading in early results - Kawartha Media Group
  (PETERBOROUGH) Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro is on his way to re-election as early results have him leading with 44 per cent of the vote. The NDP's Dave Nickle is second with 29 per cent of the vote while Liberal Betsy McGregor is third with 22 per ...and more » read more
  May 02, 2011 7:46 pm | mykawartha.com
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  MPconSome observers puzzled by critics' 'hobnailed boots' put to Sun News Network ... - Hill Times (subscription)
  Meanwhile, Dean Del Mastro, the Conservative Parliamentary secretary to the Canadian Heritage minister prior to dissolution, who is running for re-election in Peterborough, Ont., said that people he's spoken to while campaigning are "frankly curious ...and more » read more
  May 02, 2011 2:07 am | hilltimes.com

Apr 29th

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  MPconDebate target financial issues - Peterborough Examiner
  Conservative incumbent Dean Del Mastro said his government is a proponent of pooled registered pension plans that would allow businesses to partner with their employees through a private financial institution to ensure their workers have an opportunity ...and more » read more
  Apr 29, 2011 11:21 am | thepeterboroughexaminer.com

Apr 28th

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  MPconCandidates tackle aboriginal issues at Curve Lake all-candidates debate - Peterborough Examiner
  Conservative Dean Del Mastro, Liberal Betsy McGregor, New Democrat Dave Nickle, Michael Bell of the Green party and Canadian Action Party candidate Michael Bates spent 3½ hours answering questions from the audience of about 30 people. ... read more
  Apr 28, 2011 11:52 pm | thepeterboroughexaminer.com

Apr 27th

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  MPconDel Mastro, McGregor battle over who's offering to do more for the Trent ... - Peterborough Examiner
  Liberal candidate Betsy McGregor seems to have rocked Conservative incumbent Dean Del Mastro's boat with her pledge to secure $175 million for the Trent-Severn Waterway. The political volleys between the two ... read more
  Apr 27, 2011 11:14 pm | thepeterboroughexaminer.com

Apr 26th

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  MPconProperty rights should be enshrined in Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms ... - Peterborough Examiner
  DOURO — Conservative incumbent Dean Del Mastro defined himself as the only candidate who would push to have property rights enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. "Real property rights should ... read more
  Apr 26, 2011 11:03 pm | thepeterboroughexaminer.com
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  MPconEvolving Oshawa remains a battleground - Toronto Star
  Conservative incumbent Colin Carrie talks with supporter Judy Patel on her front porch in Oshawa. Emboldened by the party's record-high polling numbers in Quebec and Jack Layton's surging popularity across the country, the NDP hope the apparent ... read more
  Apr 26, 2011 2:36 pm | thestar.com
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  MPconGet out and vote - Oshawa Express
  In this riding, it is going to be a tight race between Conservative incumbent Colin Carrie and NDP candidate Chris Buckley who is riding the popularity wave of party leader Jack Layton. Historically speaking, though, this city has been a little bit of ... read more
  Apr 26, 2011 11:44 am | oshawaexpress.ca
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  MPconFederal election 2011 - Oshawa Express
  ... of the land vests sovereignty in the people and if the institutions and laws of Canada guarantee it.” By Lindsey Cole/The Oshawa Express For Oshawa incumbent and Conservative candidate Colin Carrie these two words carry with them a lot of meaning. ...and more » read more
  Apr 26, 2011 11:34 am | oshawaexpress.ca
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  MPconThe incumbent: Conservative Dean Del Mastro - Peterborough Examiner
  That budget was well received broadly across all sectors of the Canadian economy and in all sectors of Canadian society. We think it's in Canada's best interest. It's the next phase of Canada's economic action plan and we hope to find support in the ...and more » read more
  Apr 26, 2011 8:47 am | thepeterboroughexaminer.com
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  MPconMcGregor wants to be riding's first female MP - Peterborough Examiner
  McGregor won the Liberal nomination in 2007 but lost handily in the October 2008 election to Conservative Dean Del Mastro. She got 18413 votes representing 31.6% of the local voting turnout. After being acclaimed as the candidate in 2009, McGregor got ... read more
  Apr 26, 2011 8:47 am | thepeterboroughexaminer.com
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  MPconLiberal Betsy McGregor takes second run at seat - Peterborough Examiner
  "This federal election that we are facing is based on one reality and that reality is a majority vote in the parliament that (Stephen) Harper's and (Dean) Del Mastro's government is in contempt of ...and more » read more
  Apr 26, 2011 8:47 am | thepeterboroughexaminer.com

Apr 25th

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  MPconDel Mastro called broadcasting advocacy group spokesman a fraud just prior to ... - Peterborough Examiner
  Conservative incumbent Dean Del Mastro called a Canadian broadcasting advocacy group spokesman a fraud a week before the Tory government fell on a contempt of Parliament motion last month. ... read more
  Also in this article:James Moore
  Apr 25, 2011 11:02 pm | thepeterboroughexaminer.com
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  MPconCandidates talk tax cuts and defence spending - Peterborough Examiner
  Conservative incumbent Dean Del Mastro, Green candidate Michael Bell, Liberal candidate Betsy McGregor and NDP candidate Dave Nickle took part in a debate that was part of the Rotary Club's regular meeting at the Holiday Inn on George St. on Monday. ... read more
  Apr 25, 2011 11:49 am | thepeterboroughexaminer.com
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  MPconElection vandalism spreads, senior Liberals targeted - Toronto Star
  Conservative officials later said Conservative candidate Rick Dykstra in St. Catharines has had signs vandalized as well as Ryan Hastman in Edmonton Strathcona. Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff called the recent spate of vandalism “utterly unacceptable ...and more » read more
  Apr 25, 2011 4:12 am | thestar.com

Apr 24th

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  MPconElection vandalism spreads - Toronto Star
  Conservative officials later said Conservative candidate Rick Dykstra in St. Catharines has had signs vandalized as well as Ryan Hastman in Edmonton Strathcona. Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff called the recent spate of vandalism “utterly unacceptable ...and more » read more
  Apr 24, 2011 4:26 pm | thestar.com
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  MPconIgnatieff brushes off frosty welcome from hockey fans - Montreal Gazette
  Conservative incumbent Rick Dykstra, who was at the arena Saturday cheering for the IceDogs tweeted: "They just introduced Iggy in Mississauga. Couldn't believe the chorus of boos. Ice Dogs and Majors fans united on one issue tonite (sic). ...and more » read more
  Apr 24, 2011 10:52 am | montrealgazette.com

Apr 23rd

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  MPconA tale of two federal election races in St. Catharines riding - St. Catharines Standard
  Furthermore, if the Conservatives form the next federal government, local party flag-bearer Rick Dykstra will top the polls here. Conversely, if the Liberals capture the most seats nationally, odds are very good their man Andrew Gill will represent the ...and more » read more
  Apr 23, 2011 5:07 am | stcatharinesstandard.ca
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  MPconProperty rights, risk management among agricultural issues debated by candidates - Peterborough Examiner
  Conservative incumbent Dean Del Mastro argued that property rights should be protected and the public should reimburse landowners for any restrictions placed on properties during the meeting at the Douro Community Centre attended by about 85 people. ... read more
  Apr 23, 2011 12:23 am | thepeterboroughexaminer.com

Apr 22nd

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  MPconHarper misquote has local Tories, Liberals sparring - St. Catharines Standard
  ... Conservative incumbent Rick Dykstra, sent the Liberal candidate a letter demanding an apology for incorrectly quoting the prime minister. Gill's literature quoted Harper as saying, "it's past time the fed scrapped the Canada Health Act." The act is ... read more
  Apr 22, 2011 2:14 pm | stcatharinesstandard.ca

Apr 21st

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  MPconOshawa candidates square off at lively debate - Newsdurhamregion.com
  OSHAWA -- Political junkies itching to see Conservative incumbent Colin Carrie go head-to-head with local labour leader and NDP candidate Chris Buckley weren't disappointed Wednesday night. The two men -- as well as Oshawa Liberal candidate James ...and more » read more
  Apr 21, 2011 1:09 pm | newsdurhamregion.com
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  MPconTo cut or raise corporate taxes an issue raised during debate on social issues - Community Press
  ... Conservative incumbent Dean Del Mastro, Liberal candidate Betsy McGregor, New Democrat Dave Nickle and Green party candidate Michael Bell on issues ranging from poverty and affordable housing to long-term care funding and the Canada Pension Plan. ... read more
  Apr 21, 2011 10:23 am | communitypress.ca
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  MPconOver the Back Fence | April 22 - Kawartha Media Group
  Conservative candidate Dean Del Mastro was left standing beside the escalator at Peterborough Square as three other aspiring politicians modeled fashions at Spring Spectacular on Saturday night. Betsy McGregor (Liberal), Dave Nickle (NDP) and Michael ...and more » read more
  Apr 21, 2011 5:54 am | mykawartha.com
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  MPconDurham federal election candidates looking for friends - Newsdurhamregion.com
  In Oshawa, incumbent Colin Carrie has just under 1000 friends on Facebook while Liberal opponent James Morton has 1022. The Green Party's Gail Bates has about 200 members in her Facebook group and the NDP's Chris Buckley has just over 100 fans. ...and more » read more
  Also in this article:Chris Alexander
  Apr 21, 2011 2:04 am | newsdurhamregion.com

Apr 20th

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  MPconFirst day of advance polls falls on Good Friday - Peterborough Examiner
  "I had concerns personally before I heard anything in the community," Conservative candidate Dean Del Mastro said. “Obviously, we didn't pick the election date, it picked us.” "Obviously, we didn't pick the election date it picked us. ...and more » read more
  Apr 20, 2011 10:48 pm | thepeterboroughexaminer.com
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  MPconCandidates address the crowd - Niagarathisweek.com
  In his third race, incumbent Conservative MP Rick Dykstra used the opportunity to remind people what's been accomplished in the last five years. He reiturated his pledge from 2006 to deliver St. Catharines issues to Ottawa and put the region on the map ... read more
  Apr 20, 2011 7:49 am | niagarathisweek.com
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  MPconOda faces an 'elephant' on the campaign trail - Embassy
  Each time Dean Del Mastro, the Conservative candidate from the neighbouring Peterborough riding who attended in Ms. Oda's place, stood to speak, the crowd heckled and groaned. "Where's Bev? She's not here!" many of them called out. ...and more » read more
  Apr 20, 2011 2:03 am | embassymag.ca

Apr 19th

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  MPconTo cut or raise corporate taxes an issue raised during debate on social issues - Peterborough Examiner
  ... Conservative incumbent Dean Del Mastro, Liberal candidate Betsy McGregor, New Democrat Dave Nickle and Green party candidate Michael Bell on issues ranging from poverty and affordable housing to long-term care funding and the Canada Pension Plan. ... read more
  Apr 19, 2011 10:51 pm | thepeterboroughexaminer.com

Apr 18th

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  MPconStudents grill candidates - Kawartha Media Group
  Conservative candidate Dean Del Mastro, Liberal candidate Besty McGregor, Green candidate Michael Bell and NDP candidate Dave Nickle answered questions about fighter jets, ageing population, G20 and G8 expenses, the plan to build mega-jails and every ...and more » read more
  Apr 18, 2011 11:23 am | mykawartha.com

Apr 15th

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  MPconEmail to MP lands woman in campaign database - Toronto Star
  When she called the Conservative party's Ottawa headquarters to inquire, she says she was told her email address was added to a national campaign database after she wrote her MP — Conservative incumbent Colin Carrie — on a number of different issues ...and more » read more
  Apr 15, 2011 12:58 pm | thestar.com
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  MPconCandidates take questions from students - Peterborough Examiner
  "When I was young, I wasn't very applied," Conservative incumbent Dean Del Mastro said. "When I was 18, I thought I knew everything and wouldn't listen." At the age of 40, he said, he finds he has a lot to learn. The Conservatives didn't do a very good ... read more
  Apr 15, 2011 8:26 am | thepeterboroughexaminer.com
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  MPconPower of the people - Kawartha Media Group
  Peterborough's current MP Dean Del Mastro is active on both social networks. He thinks social media has greatly changed the pace of elections. "Even if you go back to 2006, it never really existed," he says. "It was much less interactive. ...and more » read more
  Apr 15, 2011 5:48 am | mykawartha.com

Apr 13th

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  MPconDel Mastro launches local platform - Peterborough Examiner
  Conservative incumbent Dean Del Mastro launched his “Here for Peterborough” platform at his office headquarters on Sherbrooke St. Wednesday. Conservative incumbent Dean Del Mastro addresses reporters as he launches his Here for Peterborough platform on ...and more » read more
  Apr 13, 2011 8:29 am | thepeterboroughexaminer.com

Apr 12th

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  MPconWhen it comes to social media, we're missing our Obama - St. Catharines Standard
  When (Conservative) Rick Dykstra finally replied a few days later, he asked me if I could run them down for him because he didn't have time to watch the video I had linked," McPherson said. "Yeah, I was a little annoyed." Social media has been touted ... read more
  Apr 12, 2011 3:11 pm | stcatharinesstandard.ca
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  MPconPage could be filled with misdirections of Harper government - Newsdurhamregion.com
  What has MP Colin Carrie done, except pose for photos as he announces yet another attempt by the government to bribe us with our own tax money? Who is MPP Jerry Ouellette? Has he saved us from the excessive taxes of the McGuinty tax fest? ... read more
  Apr 12, 2011 1:43 am | newsdurhamregion.com

Apr 11th

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  MPconCandidates debate housing issues, find some common ground on EcoEnergy ... - Peterborough Examiner
  Conservative incumbent Dean Del Mastro said the tax credit was a popular component of his government's economic action plan. The Conservatives committed to extending the program for one more year in the 2011 budget. “We need to make sure people have a ...and more » read more
  Apr 11, 2011 11:24 pm | thepeterboroughexaminer.com
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  MPconTwo more candidates in Peterborough riding federal race — including a Second ... - Peterborough Examiner
  His candidacy could not be verified with Elections Canada on Monday, but Bates said he received nomination approval from the returing officer Monday night. The other nominated candidates in the riding are Conservative incumbent Dean Del Mastro, ... read more
  Apr 11, 2011 10:59 pm | thepeterboroughexaminer.com

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