Five things about Nanaimo's new NDP MLA, Sheila Malcolmson

Sheila Malcolmson won the Nanaimo byelection on Wednesday, helping the B.C. NDP hold onto their power in the legislature.
She earned nearly half of the votes and beat Liberal challenger Tony Harris by 1,900 votes. However, the margin of victory was a much tighter than in the 2017 provincial election, when former NDP MLA Leonard Krog defeated Liberal Paris Gaudet by more than 3,800 votes.
Here are 5 things you should know about the former NDP MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith:PERSONAL LIFE: Malc