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Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish federal election candidates to debate in Port Hawkesbury

Candidates in the new Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish riding will go head-to-head in the Quad Counties ahead of the April 28th federal election.

CBC Nova Scotia will host a debate at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre.

The public event will also be available on the broadcaster’s website and YouTube page.

Meanwhile, StFX will host a federal forum on April 15th.

The deadline for nominations was Monday. Elections Canada issued the complete list of confirmed candidates on Wednesday:

Jaime Battiste – Liberal Party of Canada

Joanna Clark – New Democratic Party

Allan MacMaster – Conservative Party of Canada

Ryan Smith – People’s Party of Canada

Rebecca Wall – Independent


  • Kelli Rickard began her broadcasting career nearly 40 years ago and has worked at radio stations in New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Based in Halifax, she anchors morning newscasts and covers stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Kelli at rickardk@radioabl.ca.

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