The Times Colonist may have endorsed Victoria Conservative candidate Logan Wenham as, "a bright light in the (election) campaign - he is young, articulate and devoted to the Tory cause." But that doesn't change the fact his predecessor, Victoria lawyer Bruce Hallsor, performed eight percentage points better, even though he was up against the same opponents: Liberal cabinet minister David Anderson and New Democrat former mayor David Turner. Nevertheless, Conservative party members say Mr. Wenham - who also distinguished himself by having the funkiest hairstyle in the campaign - still plans on running in the next election (which may be less than two years away). But that will only happen if he can beat off a challenge from former Oak Bay councilor and 1993 Progressive Conservative candidate Faith Collins.

Ms. Collins, a Nova Scotian expatriate who looks like a member of the Socred Women's Auxiliary, unsuccessfully ran against Mr. Wenham for the Victoria nomination back in March, losing by 42 votes. But she's reportedly hinted there will be a rematch. Another name in circulation: Victoria police constable and spokesman Jack McClintock, who ran against Mr. Hallsor for the Canadian Alliance nomination in 2000.