Voters to head to polls for Bay of Quinte byelection next weekThe provincial byelection in Bay of Quinte – the seat vacated by former cabinet minister Todd Smith – is on Sept. 19.
CBC’s Lorenda Reddekopp has more on the battle for votes.Seven candidates are vying for the MPP seat recently left vacant in Bay of Quinte, their concerns reflecting a host of issues including health care, home affordability and infrastructure.
"It's completely unacceptable for people living in in 2024 to be struggling to get their kids to school every day and to have them well supported and safe in the schools," she said in a recent news conference. Lori Borthwick is the Green Party candidate and cited concerns with provincial legislation she says has affected wetlands. she has long been an advocate for protecting the region's wetlands and pushing back against provincial legislation she believes harms the environment.
Kelly said he's also concerned about the local opioid crisis and said he hopes to secure provincial support to combat the issue. He noted the opioid mortality rate in Hastings County is 67 per cent higher than in Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, and North Bay. Conservative candidate Tyler Allsopp is seen here campaiging with MPP and Deputy Premier Sylvia Jones
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