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i don‘t know our current Conservative MP Paul Caiandra personally but I voted for him last time. Since then he has at times been a figure of controversy both in parliament and in his clashes with our former mayor. But he has been a visible and busy presence within the riding. The Greens are going with Myles O‘Brien. Like many Peopie I would not consider WhiStle Radio will feature one on one interviews with each of the candidates for I know Greg Hines our NDP candidate personally. His positive attitude and charisma can light up a room. But personally I would not vote NDP whoever they put up because i disagree With their world View; l don't know the Liberals' Jane Philpott but she is well thought of by many people whose opinion I value Her volunteer work speaks volumes. She walks the walk as well as talking the talk. i.r__u. , A A LEAGUE FOR EVERYONE; R .‘ Mens - Thhrsday evenings Ladies - Tuesday evenings . Mixed â€" Wednesday Friday evenings 8. Thursday mornings 8. afternoons Fun League < Monday Wednesday mornings 8. afternoons Little Rocks/Bantams - Sunday afternoons Team Entry â€"‘Monday evenings “NEW" Members Will be on hand Io (755$! new cuners so [who clean mnmnn annc 2 nine .1 n‘fnd How do I reconcile voting Ontario PC and then (maybe) federal Liberal? I will explain. But first l should apologize to the candidates. Apologies are due because for me the qualities of the local candidate are the least important factor in choosing how to cast my vote, I know this will ruffle some leathers but evidence suggests that I am not alone in my VleWr Even the leader for me is much less important than the philosophy and the ideas they pursue. I moved to Canada a little over ten years ago. After becoming a citizen here I have voted Conservative at both levels of government. I thought it would ever be thus. For the October federal election though I am contemplating the unthinkable and voting Liberal. So election time is here again. This time it's the Feds. For the first time I find myself undecided. At the moment I am asking myself. barring some kind of dramatic personal conversion. is it possible to vote for one party at the provincial level and then turn around and vote for a different one at the federal? If one votes based on the candidate or party leader then the answer must always be yes. But what if. like me. you typically vote along party lines or more specifically according to ideas or a political philosophy? Uxb'ridge 8. District Curling Club FREE OPEN HOUSE 8: NEW MEMBER REGCSI'RATION October 5th- October 8th 2015 . ‘â€" 7:00 pm- 9.00 pm a ‘ 70 Franklin St” Oxbridge. ON “L- Curling Registration 2015 / 2016! WhiStle ' Radio to Air. Candidates Interviews Provincial Conservative but Closet Federal Liberal? STOUFFVILLE HEM Ice renrals available [or barf/Es. Weddir‘lgéjg Check out our web site at www. uxbridgecurlingclub. com or call 905-852-686210r more information. Whllchmchélouflmflz on hand Io as$l new ‘cuners so bring clean running shoes give it a‘fly! By Ben Embiricos Stouffville Free Pvess 5 Quinn: Dirulovy and Toumm Guide the Markham-Stouflville riding in the upcoming federal election during September The interviews WI" occur in the Mo 9 am time slot of the Thesday edition of the station‘s Stouffville Morning programme according to the following schedule: Tuesday, September 15: Gregory Hines. NDP ’yfllhiStle Rfiiio 1702177; your own curling events The programme can be heard on WhiStle Radio at 1027 on the FM dial or on the internet at www. whistleradio ca Tuesday. September 22: Jane Philpott. vaeral ‘ Tuesday. September 29: Paul Calandra. Conservative, Tuesday. October 6: Myles O'Brien. Green Party. I am less than happy with the federal government's performance on most non-economic fronts but that would make tor a whole separate story. For now at least I must conSIder whether l am a federal Liberal even whilst I remain a provinCIal Conservative. Do you have a similar mismatch? Get beyond the branding and see it you can challenge “All.--” ._ u_-,. . .. yourse" to think it througfi ,_._._ _._ 3...... These same changes will also encourage greater torergn investment. There us much to suggest that foreign oompames see Canada as a difficult place to do busmess. But the lederal government has limited ability to address all of this, These are primarily provincial responsrbilitres. So symbolism aside, It the Feds have a limited role In fixing what ails our economy that leaves me and perhaps some others to be free to consrder the current government on grounds other than pure economics. in contrast. the role of Canada's federal government is more limited. This is especially so where the economy is concerned. To my mind Canada (and especially Ontario) has vastly underutilized its considerable human and entrepreneurial resources. This is due to excessive regulation in almost all areas of business. overly powerful unions that reduce economic flexibility and a creaking public bureaucracy. There needs to be freedom for more small and medium Sized businesses to innovate and grow. TL_-4 ‘7 W, To answer this I think it bears looking at who does what in Canada. In the UK where I used to cast my vote before 2005. the central government historically took on most of the important responsibilities. l say "historically" because one of Tony Blair‘s legacies was to pass some powers to Wales. Scotland and Northern lreland. voting Green whoever they put up for election. To me the environment is important but not the starting point. So back to my question at the outset: How can one vote for different parties at different levels of government even if the choice is based on values rather than candidate or leader? Stow-Mlle Morning M011 broadcast every weekday from 7 to 9 am on WhiStle Radio, Stouffvitle's community radio station. Accepting new and transfi’rring patient} lenses to protect your eyes. harmful? Ask us about new display screens can be optometry DID YOU KNOW ,1: .fi'bTue y‘iolet light from ; StallffVlllC Real Estate. Wills. Powers of Attorney. Estate; 86 Ringwood Drf‘Unit 28 Stouffville. ON L4A |C3 Phone: 905-640-8100 pauljcrowe@hotmail.cgm Wwpauljcr'owejcom , Ex The event is a joint project between the Stouffviile Chamber of Commerce and the Markham Board of Trade. Stouffvilie Sun- Tribune editor Jim Mason is to act as moderator. See Paul j. Crowe for Friendly Experienced Legal Services Candidaies expected to be on hand include Paul Calandra, Conservative; Jane Philpott. Liberal; Greg Hines. NDP; Mylgs O'Brien, Green Party StoufMlle area residents will get the chance to take stock of the Markham-Stoufrville ridmg hopefuls for the October 19 federal election on October 5. An all candidates meeting is to take place from 7-9 pm on that date at East Ridge Evangelical Missionary Church at 12485 Tenth Line. Paul 1. Crowe Barrister Solicitor All Candidates Meeting Set for October 5 Stouffvi/le Free Press 905.642.3937 6085 Main Street evening appointments I conga lenses Fashion eyewear 1-‘ lab on premises sgare of‘thr: ET! technologv new patients Welcome September 2015