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Preparing for the writ

The writ for the provincial election has yet to drop, but all three local candidates in the Algoma-Manitoulin riding are already out and about meeting potential voters.

Incumbent New Democrat Mike Mantha will attend the Day of Mourning in Elliot Lake today while Conservative candidate, Cheryl Fort is making her way to Manitoulin Island for an event on Friday where she will be introduced to the public at a come and go tea in Mindemoya.

Liberal Tim Vine says he has already started going door-to-door across the North Shore to introduce himself to the public.

He adds a month ago, he considered moving to Ottawa but changed his mind and will be staying in the riding taking on a new position in Elliot Lake next month.

The provincial election is set for June 2nd.

The Moose 99.3 FM and the Royal Canadian Legion Espanola branch will host the All-Candidates Debate on Monday, May 16th from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Legion.

Everyone is invited to attend and questions will come from the floor.

If you are unable to attend and have a question to ask, email morning host Rosalind Russell at [email protected] .

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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