The 45th federal general election will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025.
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'Turnout was terrific': Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke's federal election results by the numbers
Election night was not only a late one for candidates, their supporters and voters, but for the many election workers dedicated to keeping things running smoothly. In Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke (ARP)...
Apr 29, 2025

Second-place finish marks big step forward for Cyndi Mills and Valley Liberals
Even as her effort to take down a long-time incumbent trailed off on Monday night, Liberal candidate Cyndi Mills was still thrilled as pollsters made the call for a fourth straight Liberal government....
Apr 29, 2025

Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant retains seat in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke
Incumbent Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant has retained her seat in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke while federally, the Liberals will form their fourth straight government. Gallant, who was leading and con...
Apr 29, 2025

FEDERAL ELECTION: Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada to form government
There will be no change in Prime Minister. The Liberal Party of Canada, led by Mark Carney, has earned another mandate - although it is still unsure whether or not it will be a majority or minority g...
Apr 29, 2025

Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke NDP camp thanks supporters at election night gathering
Eileen Jones-Whyte gathered with supporters and volunteers at an event at Festival Hall in Pembroke on election night. We checked in with the team earlier Monday evening. With only several Algonquin-...
Apr 29, 2025

Election night in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke
Millions of Canadians are casting their votes today to determine who will be our next Prime Minister. Polls in the local riding of Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke will close at 9:30 p.m. Seven candidates...
Apr 29, 2025

Canadians head to the polls today
It's Election Day in Canada! Voters in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke will join voters across the nation in casting ballots. Polls open at 9:30 a.m. and stay open until 9:30 p.m. Millions of people have...
Apr 28, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke federal candidates debate at Festival Hall L'Equinox a success
The "All Candidates Debate" hosted by myFM last night at Festival Hall featured five of Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke's seven federal election hopefuls going head to head in an informing and th...
Apr 26, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke's federal candidates at a glance
Election Day across Canada is on Monday, April 28. Candidates in our newly named riding of Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke include: Randy Briand, United Party of Canada Cheryl Gallant, Conservative (in...
Apr 25, 2025

Elections Canada launches ElectoFacts tool to help voters spot misinformation
As Canadians prepare to vote in the April 28 federal election, Elections Canada is offering a new tool to help fight misinformation: ElectoFacts. Launched this month, ElectoFacts is an online platform...
Apr 22, 2025

Public invited to hear from Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke candidates at Friday, April 25 myFM debate
On Friday April, 25 myFM will be hosting an "All Candidates Debate" at Festival Hall L'equinox at 401 Isabella Street in Pembroke beginning at 7 p.m. All eligible candidates in the Algonquin...
Apr 22, 2025

National trend for advance voting rings true at Renfrew polling stations
A record number of advance voters turned out across the country since early polls opened on Friday and Renfrew was no different with lineups and a steady stream of activity at the polling station at t...
Apr 21, 2025

Advance voting runs April 18-21 in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke
The Federal Election is now less than two weeks away, which means advance polling stations will open across the country this weekend. Residents who wish to cast their vote early will have the opportu...
Apr 17, 2025

Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke's federal hopefuls set for several all candidates meetings
Have you been wondering about where you might hear from at least some of the candidates who will appear on the ballot for Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke in the upcoming federal election? Local candidates...
Apr 16, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Danilo Velasquez says community is the heart of the Greens' core beliefs
Our local Green candidate is Danilo Velasquez. He came to us 37 years ago from the verdant land of Nicaragua. Danilo Velasquez is your Green candidate April 28th. Also on the ballot are Randy Briand, ...
Apr 15, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Stefan Klietsch an 'idea person' when it comes to democracy
Stefan Klietsch is no longer certain he will be a committed "perennial candidate". Stefan Klietsch, an Independent candidate in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke. Also on the ballot April 28th are:...
Apr 14, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Cyndi Mills senses Liberal momentum locally
Cyndi Mills has been on the ballot before- but she sees her candidacy in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke as particularly relevant to the current Federal Election. Also on the ballot are Randy Briand, Unite...
Apr 13, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Seth Malina: Independent candidate, independent thinker
At almost twenty-three years old, he won't break any records for youngest elected rep locally, but Seth Malina says having a purpose doesn't require patiently aging to achieve it. For more information...
Apr 10, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Randy Briand is your United Party of Canada candidate
If you're considering voting for the first name you see on the Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke ballot, it may also be valuable to know how to pronounce it. Also on the ballot April 28th are Cheryl Gallant,...
Apr 10, 2025

Don't miss your chance to vote! Here's what you need to know about casting your ballot
With the federal election now less than 20 days away, many Canadians are expected to cast their ballots ahead of time. There are a number of ways to vote before the April 28 election, including at ad...
Apr 10, 2025

Renfrew County Farmers Union pivots after local federal election candidate debate plans falter
Is the tradition of hearing from election candidates at public debates going by the wayside? That's the question being raised by Marshall Buchanan, president of the National Farmers Union of Renfrew ...
Apr 09, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke NDP nominee is Eileen Jones Whyte
Eileen Jones Whyte is your NDP nominee in Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke. This is her second time seeking a seat in the Federal Parliament, having carried the banner in 2019. Eileen enjoyed an almost twen...
Apr 04, 2025

What to know about our federal riding: Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke
As we approach Canada's 45th General Election on Monday, April 28, let's take a look at our riding. The name - now known as Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke - may have changed, but the boundaries remain th...
Apr 04, 2025

Federal Election: Key dates and voting information for April 28th
With it now officially April, it's time to start preparing for the upcoming Federal Election. Set for April 28th, voters who have registered for the election should begin to receive their personalized...
Apr 03, 2025

Liberal Leader Mark Carney calls for dissolution of Parliament, election date announced
Canada's 45th general election has been officially called. Liberal Leader Mark Carney launched the campaign Sunday after meeting with Governor General Mary Simon, requesting the dissolution of Parliam...
Mar 24, 2025

VALLEY VOTES: Incumbent Gallant Says Election Call Long Overdue
Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Member of Parliament Cheryl Gallant is hoping to be re-elected in the new riding of Algonquin-Renfrew-Pembroke on April 28th. The Federal Election will be formally called on...
Mar 21, 2025

Reports: Election call by PM Mark Carney imminent
Multiple reports say Prime Minister Mark Carney could call a snap federal election as early as Sunday, with a possible election date of April 28 or May 5. A report from CTV says a final decision on ...
Mar 20, 2025

New Riding Name, Familiar Faces Running
In advance of the Federal Election expected to be called Sunday, we can already tell you who the likely candidates will be. For the Conservative Party, Cheryl Gallant met the nomination criteria in De...
Mar 19, 2025