Deachman: Provincial government is more important than any other

Just over 100 years ago, in the 1923 Ontario election, a lot of people didn’t vote, as torrential winds, rain and lightning kept turnout down to a paltry 54.7 per cent, a record low to that time, and one that held for 84 years. In fact, The voter turnout in Ottawa East in 1923 was only 36.2 per cent (a result, perhaps, of only two candidates — both Liberals — contesting the riding). Read More