Results, Ridings and Candidates
Nanaimo - Alberni
2008 Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Vote Share (%) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008 5:00 PM EST | 322/322 polls | |||
| CON | James Lunney | 28,959 | 46.68 |
Elected |
| NDP | Zeni Maartman | 19,687 | 31.73 |
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| GRN | John Fryer | 7,467 | 12.04 |
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| LIB | Richard Pesik | 5,586 | 9.00 |
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| CHP | Frank Wagner | 186 | 0.30 |
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| ML | Barbara Biley | 154 | 0.25 |
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Unofficial results were updated at the time shown following judicial recounts in six ridings. For more recent results, visit Elections Canada. The CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites. External links will open in a new window.
View these results in the interactive map »Frank Wagner
Party: Christian Heritage Party of Canada
Birthdate: Jan. 11, 1939
Age: 69
Birthplace: Czechoslovakia
Education: B.Sc. in math and physics from the University of British Columbia, as well as a professional basic teaching certificate.
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Jane Wingham
Children: Seven, along with five adopted and two foster children.
Career Background: Taught math for the Vancouver School Board for 34 years. Now retired.
Community Activities: Former executive member B.C. Parents and Teachers for Life and president, Delta South Family Coalition Party Constituency Association. Past vice-president of Campaign Life Canada.
Electoral History
Federal: Defeated in Delta-South Richmond in 2000 and Vancouver South in 2004.
Mailing address:
5342 Georgiaview Cres
Nanaimo B.C.
V9T 5Z7
Contact information:
Telephone: 250-390-0298
Fax: 250-933-1113
James Lunney
Party: Conservative Party of Canada
Birthdate: Sept. 5, 1951
Age: 56
Birthplace: Winnipeg
Education: Holds a B.Sc. from the University of Manitoba and a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto.
Profession: Chiropractor
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Helen
Career Background: Has practised chiropractic health care for 24 years. Moved to Vancouver Island in 1991 and established West Coast Chiropractic in Parksville.
Community Activities: Is involved with the Rotary Club of Parksville, the Chamber of Commerce and the North Vancouver Island Chiropractic Society.
Electoral History
Federal: Elected in Nanaimo-Alberni in 2004 and 2006.
Political History
Committee: Served on the Fisheries and Oceans Committee.
Caucus: Member of the Conservative Caucus.
Contact information:
Telephone: 250-248-2227
John Fryer
Party: Green Party of Canada
Birthplace: London, U.K.
Education: Has a B.Sc. in economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and an MA in Labour Economics from the University of Pittsburgh.
Profession: Consultant on labour relations and human resources
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Brenda Bysouth
Children: Six
Career Background: Has been General Secretary of the BC Government and Service Employee’s Union, Assistant Deputy Minister for Crown Corporations with the BC government, and a teacher at the University of Victoria’s School of Public Administration. Has headed such government inquiries as the ones into the west coast salmon fishery and into BC ferry rates. Has carried out international assignments for the International Labour Organization in South Africa and the World Bank in Washington.
Contact information:
Telephone: 250-592-0459
Richard Pesik
Party: Liberal Party of Canada
Birthdate: 1957
Birthplace: Prague, Czechoslovakia
Education: Attended the University of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba. Has a BA with honours in history and political science, a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in history, and is currently working on a master's in education.
Profession: Teacher
Marital Status: Married
Name of Spouse: Jana
Children: Two - Jakub and Anna
Career Background: Has worked primarily at First Nations schools in Northern Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, and on Vancouver Island. Has also worked as a college instructor at Keewatin Community College and North Island College. Since 2007, has has been a teacher in the Port Alberni school district.
Contact information:
Barbara Biley
Party: Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada
Profession: Health-care worker
Career Background: Works has a health-care worker in Vancouver Island. Serves as chair of the Comox local of the Hospital Employees' Union.
Community Activities: A leader of the North Island group Citizens for Quality Health Care.
Electoral History
Federal: Ran unsuccessfully in Nanaimo-Alberni in 2004 and 2006.
Contact information:
Zeni Maartman
Party: New Democratic Party of Canada
Birthdate: 1957
Birthplace: Belize
Profession: Chartered Insurance Professional
Children: Two - Zeni Telfair and Demitri
Community Activities: Was School Trustee for Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District 68 from 1996 to 1999.
Contact information:
CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window.2008 Results
Overall Results
| Party | Elected | Leading | Total | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008, 5:00 PM EST | ||||
| CON | 143 | 0 | 143 | 37.63 |
| LIB | 77 | 0 | 77 | 26.24 |
| BQ | 49 | 0 | 49 | 9.97 |
| NDP | 37 | 0 | 37 | 18.20 |
| IND | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.65 |
| GRN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.80 |
| OTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.51 |
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