ELECTION 2015: Dogwood poll indicates electoral race tightening up in South Okanagan-West Kootenay

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A recent Dogwood poll indicates the federal election in the South Okanagan - West Kootenay riding tightening up as NDP support declines. Dogwood Initiative

PENTICTON – A poll conducted by the Dogwood Initiative indicates the federal electoral race tightening up in the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding.

The poll places NDP candidate Dick Cannings in first place, in spite of a decline in support, while Conservative Marshall Neufeld holds second place.

Liberal candidate Connie Denesiuk continues to gain ground, while Green candidate Samantha Troy, a late entry into the election, remains in fourth place.

The poll surveyed 301 adult residents of the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding by telephone between Oct. 5 to 10. The survey was statistically weighted according to Canadian census figures for age, gender and region.

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As an airborne geophysical surveyor I travelled extensively around the globe, conducting helicopter borne mineral surveys.
I also spent several years at an Okanagan Falls based lumber mill, producing glued-wood laminated products.
As a member of the Kaleden community, I have been involved in the Kaleden Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years, and also serve as a trustee on the Kaleden Irrigation District board.
I am currently married to my wife Judy, of 26 years. We are empty-nesters who enjoy living in Kaleden with our Welsh Terrier, Angus, and cat, Tibbs.
Our two daughters, Meagan and Hayley, reside in Richmond and Victoria, respectively.

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