On same day, Fur-Bearer's Association honoured Vancouver Observer with Clements Award for Special Report on trophy hunt by Mychaylo Prystupa and Claire Hume.
"The youth vote is what is going to make a difference in this election," Grimes wrote, adding that she would give selected voters passes at her sold-out shows.
Prime Minister Harper did not talk about whether he would step down if the Conservatives won, but said it has been an "honour" to lead Canada for the last nine years.