Several of New Brunswick's political parties are clarifying commitments for a new bridge connecting Shippagan with Lamèque Island and Miscou Island during the final weekend of the campaign. Voters last elected PC candidate Robert Gauvin, who later quit the caucus over rural hospital cuts to sit as an Independent. Local candidates call for new bridgeThe PC candidate in Shippagan-Lamèque-Miscou, who made an appearance with his party leader on Saturday, suggested to reporters he would push hard for the project. "This bridge is vital for the people of Miscou Island and Lamèque Island as it connects them to the rest of the province, it absolutely needs to be replaced," said spokesperson Ashley Beaudin. Greens commit to time frameGreen Party Leader David Coon said on Saturday he would replace the bridge no later than 2022.

Source: CBC News September 12, 2020 21:56 UTC