Kim Craitor: Progressive Conservatives

Progressive Conservatives: The Niagara Falls riding was left vacant when former Liberal MPP Kim Craitor announced his retirement last September. , according to CBC. The Progressive Conservatives have Bart Maves, a regional councillor and the riding's former MPP, running for them, while the New Democrats have Wayne Gates, a city councillor and longtime union organizer, taking on the challenge of winning the open seat. Joyce Morocco, who is also a city councillor, is the candidate for the Liberals. The need to boost employment in Niagara Falls has made jobs a key topic of conversation during the byelection race that will wrap up next Thursday. And while the Liberals want to hang onto the seat on Feb. 13, they are facing tough competition from both opposition parties. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.