Bruce Ralston

The New Democrats are campaigning for another term in British Columbia’s provincial election but without many of the familiar faces that have graced lawn signs of elections past. Harry Bains, Bruce Ralston, Katrine Conroy and Rob Fleming were all first elected in 2005 and have served five terms in the legislature, but will not be on the ballot this year… Ralston, who is retiring as forests minister after representing Surrey, said he felt now was a good time to pass the torch. “(My) only advice would be to keep the public interest in mind. That’s the most important thing. Respond to what people want and what people need,” he said to would-be legislators ahead of the official campaign.