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. ‘ , 4-wareatwutmutcu-W.wi.aoi1 Fife officially in the runnng again for local NDP BY Ilium In“ kind of government the people want.” A Chronicle Staff When asked to compare this byelection to the provincial race in 2007 when she col- he Nlll' didn't surprise anyone when lected 8,878 votes. well back of former Tory local party members elected Catherâ€" MP? Elizabeth Witmer who won more than the life as their candidate for the 20,000 votes. Fife said it already has a differ- upcoming hyelection lastThursday night. ent feel to it as the riding has become an Hie chair of the Waterloo Region District open race for voters following the resignaâ€" School Board and president of the Ontario lion ofWitmer in April. ‘\ Public School Board Association was the File has already gone on record calling ) \ only declared candidate in the riding and Kitchener-Waterloo an Elizabeth Wltmer '\ “:3. had previously run for the NDP during 2007 riding, not a Conservative riding, and Fife l ‘2 ' provincial election, finishing third. said she is a finch stronger candidate this ' . “it's exciting," life said in an interview on time around than she was five years ago. cit. 3} ‘ Monday. ing the experience she has gained while £5 “it's good to he on the ground and serving both provincial and national school ' “W knocking on doors and discussing what board associations if ' . _ \ x :1 *3. NW i. A ‘ ,/" . J MOP candidate Catherine FIR, right. was joined by party leader Andrea Horwath to canvas neighbourhoods in Waterloo on Monday afternoon. MSWWYO The issues have also changed since she roll up her sleeves and get to work," said last ran in 2007. the year before the start of Horwath. _‘ . f the global recession. She said a big concern While the byelection has yet to be called . ’v for constituents is the future at Ontario's by the Liberals -â€" an election that can win l healthcare and the is hearing just how them a majority should they secure the rid- l j many voters really paid attention to the ingâ€" Fife said in many ways the byelection k t 2012 budget process at Queen‘s Park. has already begun and voters are becoming y ' ll (if - ‘ She has also said education is a key fac- impatient waiting for the writ to drop. . I ' ‘5 \ tor in helping not onlyWaterioo Region, but Premier Dalton McGuinty has until , Eu: _â€" the entire province emerge from the eco- Oct. 27 to call the election. I_ -!-~-' nomic slowdown. The Liberals will select their local nomi- ‘ ' » "Public education is a key value in the nee on Aug. 9. : province.” she said. Fife said the Liberals do not deserve a “it drives the knowledge economy and majority in light of their economic track this region has a reputation for being ahead record. For the province to get back on its 2 of the curve. feet. it will require all the parties to work . "Without education. we cannot keep together. which can only happen with a i WW“ . . £ . ’ pace and we must challenge ourselves to be minority, she said. l L’ r _ 3W.“ m . better on those issues." “There is no evidence that a majority ( . ' ‘ " ‘ ' ' ' Party leader Andrea Homath, in town on would lead to stability,” Fife said. referring . 1 Monday to help canvas voters in the city. to McGuinty’s appeal for a majority govem- { ' H ' called File a passionate advocate for the merit while in Halifax last week. l C” C Meadows community and someone she was proud to “A minority ensures accountability with j l have representing the party. the government and ensures that the conâ€" { . . . . “She has great character and is ready to cems of the people come first.” E \, Grocrous Retirement Lwrng : 1 v r , . . r l E 208 Hespeler Road. Cambridge. ON NlR 0A5 g * ’ a l ' . ~ » . x a l y . . A f Cambridge's newest and best option tor Independent retirement ’ ' " j l . ‘ 'V . t, llvlng is opening next month! At Heritage Meadows, all of our 3‘ ‘1 l g amenities are included in one low monthly rent â€" there are '-' ' 1 never any hidden costs or fees. We'll also take core of the .‘ ' ‘ cooking. housekeeping. and local transportation, leaving you - x t 3 time to enjoy y0ur retirement. . " l IT'S ALL INCLUDED: i . . t - Three chef-prepared meals dOllY - Managers onvSIte 24 hours - weekly housekeeping 8. linens - All utilities paid except phone " l . Scheduled local transportation 0 Planned activities 8. events ‘ ,_ . g . .~, rm “l ~h/lllll(~ ’3---i’ .‘s‘ \ EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE BEING TAKEN NOW. 589 Fairway Rd. S. Kitchener . For more intormotion on our gracious retirement tilestyle, and to 519_748_9333 l r- I select your choice suite now. give us 0 call at 519-620-9999. lllt‘lllllll Kit-my st III-l