NDP, Libertarian candidates pitch change, different priorities ahead of election

The Echo Essentials Podcast #55 features host Dave Dale interviewing the New Democrat and Libertarian candidates for Nipissing ahead of the Ontario Election taking place Feb. 27.Loren Mick Brings Grassroots Perspective to Nipissing NDP Campaign Mick, currently serving his second term on Mattawa’s town council, emphasized his frontline experience as a healthcare worker and his commitment to tackling the region’s growing crises in housing, affordability, and healthcare. Born and raised in Mattawa, Mick’s local roots shape his understanding of the challenges facing people across the Nipissing district. In addition to his municipal work, he has spent the past 10 years working in the kitchen of Mattawa’s hospital, where he’s seen firsthand the effects of staff shortages and underfunded healthcare.Lashbrook, who is no stranger to public advocacy, emphasized decentralization, individual freedom, and government accountability as core pillars of her campaign. Lashbrook began by criticizing the timing of the election, which she believes was strategically planned to suppress voter turnout.