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Former MLA wants back into politics Ida Chong to run for Victoria mayor after short political hiatus Kevin Laird News staff
Ida Chong is betting she can revive a political career that looked bleak after she lost her Oak Bay-Gordon Head seat after 17 years in last year’s provincial election. A year ago, it seemed improbable she would be seeking to unseat incumbent Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin, but Chong said she didn’t look at her defeat last fall as bitter sweet. “I take on every election as challenge,” she said. “You work very hard and you do your best … that’s all you can ask.” A Saanich resident, Chong handled 10 different ministerial portfolios and chaired various committees during her time in office. She also sat as a one-term Saanich councillor. Chong said she’s running for mayor in Victoria because she believes the capital city needs “strong, proven, experience leadership.” “I’ve represented this region for the past 20 years and I say I care passionately about Victoria and its future,” she said. University of Victoria political scientist Warren Magnusson said Chong’s entry shook up the race that appeared to be a two-person battle. PLEASE SEE: Chong faces hurdles, Page A4
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University of Victoria biology co-up student and insectary assistant Eleanor Stewart displays a variety of insects harmful to trees at the Pacific Forestry Centre on Burnside Road West. The centre, which monitors such insects year-round as part of its mandate, hosted an open house Wednesday to celebrate National Tree Day. See Page A28 for more details. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPT 28, 2-4
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