2015 Federal Elections
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Local Liberal happy with surge in votes

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

Some mixed feelings for Don Johnston, the Nelson-based Liberal candidate in Kootenay Columbia following Monday’s election.

He didn’t get the seat in Ottawa but is proud of the gains his party made.

Johnston says he will not run in the next election, but plans to help ensure a new Grit candidate in the riding is prepared next time Canadians cast their federal ballots

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