Chamber and Post to host candidates event on Feb. 24

Jeff Helsdon, Editor

Tillsonburg and area residents will have an opportunity to meet candidates running in the provincial election in an event on Feb. 24

The Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce and the Tillsonburg Post are co-hosting Meet the Provincial Election Candidates at the Spot in the Tillsonburg Town Centre from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited to drop in and talk to the candidates in a meet-and-greet format.

“At the Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce, we believe an informed voter base is essential to a thriving business community,” said chamber CEO Ashley Edwards. “Our role is to highlight key business concerns and ensure candidates address the issues that matter most. Elected officials who prioritize economic growth and understand local challenges play a crucial role in our region’s success. We encourage all members of our community to engage in meaningful discussions with candidates and make their voices heard.”

“This a great opportunity for citizens to engage one-on-one with the candidates running for election,” said Post publisher Stewart Grant. “We look forward to a well-attended event on February 24.”

There are seven candidates running for the position of Member of Provincial Parliament in Oxford County. On the ballot in Oxford will be: Peter Beimers, New Blue Party; Khadijah Haliru, NDP; Ernie Hardeman, PC Party of Ontario; Grace Hopper, Ontario Party; Colton Kaufan, Green Party of Ontario; Bernia Martin, Ontario Liberal Party; and Henryk Szymczyszyn, Libertarian.

At press time, all candidates hadn’t confirmed attendance.

The Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce is a non-partisan organization and the voice of business, committed to sharing the information our community needs to make the best decisions for themselves and their businesses.