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Author: Miranda Hussey (Liberal)

18 Sep

Peterborough Conservative candidate Dean Del Mastro has been having a few problems with the spelling of the word “re-elect” on some of his signs. Surprisingly, no one in his office noticed until supporters started bringing the signs back. This isn’t the first time Del Mastro has been criticized in the local media for his spelling, last spring he came under fire when a few of his numerous mail-outs where found to contain typos.

Filed under: Battleground Ridings, Conservative, East-Central Ontario, Local Campaigns, Miranda Hussey (Liberal), Ontario

9 Responses for "Spelling: F+"

Greg Farries September 18th, 2008 at 6:57 am 1
From what I understand, Conservative Party National Office creates the templates for the signs – in order to encourage consistency across all the riding across Canada.

I presume this is a printing error. Also, if it was an error that affected all of DelMastro’s signed, it would be impossible to fix in the middle of a campaign.

They probably just picked up the signs and no one bothered to look to see if there was any printing errors.
Political Staples September 18th, 2008 at 7:00 am 2
How could I forget about democraticSPACE…

And their seat projections. Right now they are predicting a minority government (which is what I’ve been saying all along). CP: 150 LP: 86 BQ: 40 NDP: 30 I actually think the Conservatives will win less seats than that. And……
Tal Schacham September 18th, 2008 at 7:11 am 3
“where found to contain typos.”

Did you do that on purpose?
Ann D September 19th, 2008 at 6:17 am 4
I think one of the biggest stories in the election so far (at last the one that has prompted the most Letters to the Editor of The Peterborough Examiner) is the controversy surrounding the Little Lake resort development project that Dean Del Mastro brought forward on the eve of the election. Brendan Wedley had a pretty remarkable cover story on the issue earlier in the week:

“MP mum on project builder
Records link Towerhill Developments, Melody Homes to $90M Little Lake resort/convention centre pan”

http://www.peterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1203677
Ann D September 22nd, 2008 at 10:42 am 5
Miranda, is there a place at Democratic Space where you can post the dates/info for all the upcoming all-candidates debates? If so, here’s the info that I have as of today. If anyone knows of others, please post it here. I’m keeping track of this on my blog, too. It’s surprisingly difficult to find this info online.
Thanks, Ann

NEW! Tuesday, October 7th

Electionfest – Hosted by Peterborough This Week (a proud tradition since 1989)
From 6 p.m. onward
Peterborough Lions’ Community Centre, 347 Burnham St. in East City.

Wednesday, October 8th

All-Candidates Debate on Social Issues
George Street United Church, George Street, Peterborough
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Ann D September 23rd, 2008 at 11:22 am 6
Hi again, Miranda -

Here’s what I have, as of today, for All-Candidates Meetings in our riding.

Wednesday, September 24th

Federal Candidates Debate
Hosted by Peterborough and the Kawarthas Association of Realtors Inc. and
Peterborough and Area Home Builders’ Association
Four issues on the agenda: affordable housing, reinvestment in real estate, job creation, home buyers’ plan
Doors open to the public at 7 pm – Debate runs from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Peterborough Lions’ Community Centre, 347 Burnham St. in East City.

NEW! Tuesday, October 7th

Electionfest – Hosted by Peterborough This Week (a proud tradition since 1989)
From 6 p.m. onward (until the candidates and all the political junkies run out of steam?)
Peterborough Lions’ Community Centre, 347 Burnham St. in East City.

Wednesday, October 8th

All-Candidates Debate on Social Issues
George Street United Church, George Street, Peterborough
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

I’ve asked people to let me know about any factual errors/omissions via this URL in my blog.

http://anndouglas.typepad.com/one_woman_one_blog/2008/09/peterborough-po.html

I’ll also try to remember to come back here to pass along any updates.
Ann D September 25th, 2008 at 8:55 pm 7
Hi again, Miranda -

I think there are a total of 14 all-candidates debates in our riding. The ones that are still to come are all listed in my blog under the URL listed in the comment above.

I’ve also been posting updates about the arts funding cuts meetings that ARTSPACE and the Peterborough Arts Umbrella have been coordinating on behalf of artists and other concerned citizens who are concerned about the arts funding cuts and their impact on our riding. There is also excellent information on this topic on the Peterborough Arts Umbrella website:
http://www.pauarts.com
Ann D October 6th, 2008 at 6:02 am 8
There are still a couple of opportunities left to see the candidates debate the issues in Peterborough Riding. You’ll find the latest updates @

http://anndouglas.typepad.com/one_woman_one_blog/2008/09/peterborough-po.html
Ann D October 6th, 2008 at 6:04 am 9
Miranda -

This article in The Toronto Star provides an interesting look at the train issue. Have you seen it?

http://www.thestar.com/article/505662

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