Manitoba Votes 2003


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June 3

Doer basks in second majority
NDP sweeps to historic majority
Doer touts party's broad-based support
Murray vows to be next premier
Gerrard promises to continue battle
All cabinet ministers re-elected
Doer gets easy win in Concordia
3-vote race tops 'ridings to watch'
Homelessness no obstacle to voting

June 2

Thousands cast ballots at advance polls
Immigration issues ignored, says advocate

May 31

Environmental issues low on campaign priorities

May 30

Leaders AWOL at social issues debate
Second poll shows NDP headed for landslide victory

May 29

New election financing rules pique federal interest
Tories vow to crack down on child predators

May 28

Leaders exchange jabs in chamber debate
Tory government would get tough on criminals, gangs
NDP vows to build new burn unit
Tory leader passes on aboriginal debate

May 27

NDP pledges $1 million for arts education
Tories would establish 'three strikes' policy for criminals
NDP candidate contests party's hog policies
Mayor: What's in it for Winnipeg?

May 26

Vote on the same day every 4 years: Tories
NDP would eliminate home care co-payment
Campaign signs boost name recognition – and egos
Group rates parties' post-secondary platforms
Green party demands equal treatment
Party leaders play 'Dr. Goodbear' to Manitobans
End clear-cutting in parks, urges environmental group

May 23

Poll shows NDP with strong lead
More student loan cash for northern, rural students: Tories
NDP promises to keep Manitoba affordable
Friends and foes of hog industry demand answers
Doer heads north to discuss health, safety

May 22

Tories return focus to health care
NDP unveils plan for rural Manitoba
Future voters hear from Grits
Teachers unimpressed by education platforms
Leaders face off in orderly debate
Teachers need a regulatory college: Grits

May 21

More schools should specialize: Tories
Grits would change education funding formula
Ag debate polite, 'boring'
NDP vows to hire 200 medical technicians
Love affair with film 'not rational': arts community
WestMan deserves more attention: Brandon NDP
Little word on aboriginal issues

May 20

Tories would re-introduce 'workfare'
NDP promises filmmakers $10K
Students feel slighted by parties
NDP vows to make Manitoba safer
More tests, smaller classes: Tories on education

May 19

NDP scrambled to come up with tax plan: Tories
Tories would jazz up tourism Web site
Students demand scholariship cash
NDP offers free fishing, park entrance
Reporters should grill leaders on environment: Buchart
Tories unleash long list of promises for Winnipeg
Conservatives vow to repeal labour laws
Tories would pay ranchers who test for TB
Gerrard wants to help keep people safe

May 15

Public yawns as electioneering continues
Liberal plan omits millions in expenses, says NDP
NDP reveals plans for tax-cutting
Grits have big plans for provincial gas tax

May 14

Grits wouldn't spend more money
NDP to bring more doctors to Manitoba
Mental health group applauds Tory promise
Tories to focus on rural issues
Liberal platform ignores poverty issues: analyst

May 13

Health care up, taxes down: Grit platform
Tories unsure they can deliver on promises, says Doer
Newest candidates barely old enough to vote
Tories vow to improve mental health system
Libertarian party struggles to stay on ballot
Parties reach out to students

May 12

Student loan principle deductible under Grit rule
More full-time nurses, not sure how: Tories
NDP promises to continue tuition freeze
Small-promise strategy serves NDP well: analyst
Parties mostly mum on Mother's Day
Tories would protect Crown businesses: Murray

May 8

Tories to end 'bracket creep'
Payroll tax would be axed under Liberal rule

NDP would open more gyms after-hours
Hog industry disputes Green Party claims
Opposition steamed over NDP's TV spots
Grits' spending promises unrealistic? 

May 7

Promised tax cuts 'unreasonable,' says NDP
Education tax elimination affordable, says Murray
Greens to raise stink over hog barns  Click to play
Enough about health, let's talk education: coalition 
NDP promises training for floodway workers  Click to play
Grits promise 27% income tax cut  Click to play
New nurses must be full-time: Murray 

May 6

Tories would publicize surgical wait times 
Goertzen acclaimed in controversial Steinbach Tory candidacy 
Nursing training would increase 20%, vows NDP 
Liberals promise seniors' health clinics 
Social groups, businesses slam NDP minimum wage promise 

May 5

Steinbach abuzz over PC nomination  Click to play
Grits promise $50 million cardiac care program

NDP platform promises more of the same 
Parties prepare for battle over Riel
Murray vows to stop draw on Hydro 
Tories would change hallway patient count: Murray 
$10 million more for amateur sports: Grits 

May 2

Tories vow to halve property taxes  Click to play
'We're going to surprise a lot of people': Grits 
Campaign 2003 underway  Click to play

 

 

 


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