North Island chamber says not all directors backed debate cancellation call
- The Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce stated that a debate was canceled due to safety concerns shortly before it began, affecting all candidates involved.
- Chamber representatives emphasized that the decisions regarding the cancellation were not made by all board members, indicating a lack of consensus on the matter.
- Candidates Jessica Wegg, Tanille Johnston, Jennifer Lash, and Glen Staples arrived despite the cancellation and addressed a crowd outside the venue, voicing their disappointment over the cancellation of the forum.
- Tanille Johnston expressed frustration about the process, stating that it is disheartening for one candidate to derail a community forum meant for discussion.
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North Island chamber says not all directors backed debate cancellation call
Recent actions by certain Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce board directors led to the election debate set for Campbell River to be postponed and then called off, according to a media release from the chamber on April 23.
Update provided by Campbell River Chamber for cancelled all-candidates’ debate
Following a last-minute decision to cancel an all candidates debate in Campbell River; the Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce has provided an update. The debate was originally scheduled […]
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