Former mayor David Screech removed as Liberal candidate due to stalking allegations.

Former View Royal mayor David Screech has been removed as the Liberal candidate for the Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke riding due to stalking and harassment allegations. Screech denies the claims, calling them "complete nonsense" and "malicious," and states he hasn't been given a chance to defend himself. The Liberal Party's National Campaign co-chairs revoked his nomination following a review.