Speaking with JJAM FM News, Council candidates in Wawa and Chapleau were each given up to 5 minutes to answer 3 basic questions: why they’re running for Council; what they view as the main issue(s) for the coming Council term; and why they believe voters should elect them.
Interviews are airing on JJAM FM after the 12 noon newscast weekdays from Monday, October 5th through Friday, October 16th (no interview is airing on Thanksgiving Monday, October 12th), and will be uploaded to this page after they air.
Wawa Mayoral Candidates: Melanie Pilon (incumbent) and Ray Vaillant.
—Melanie Pilon & Ray Vaillant will air Friday, October 16—
Chapleau Mayoral Candidates: Ryan Bignucolo (incumbent), Alex Lambruschini (current councillor), and Dave McDonald.
—Ryan Bignucolo & Dave McDonald will air Thursday, October 15—
An interview could not be arranged with Alex Lambruschini
Wawa Council Candidates (4 positions available): Cathy Cannon (current councillor); Mitch Hatfield (current councillor); Colton Liddle; Shah Mohamed; Jason North; Ron Ouellette; Eric Paquette; Brandon Smit; and James Stewart.
—Ron Ouellette & Cathy Cannon air Monday, October 5—
—Brandon Smit & James Stewart air Wednesday, October 7—
—Mitch Hatfield & Shah Mohamed air Friday, October 9—
—Colton Liddle, Jason North & Eric Paquette air Wednesday, October 14—
Chapleau Council Candidates (4 positions available): Catherine Ansara (current councillor); Lisi Bernier (current councillor); Paul Bernier (current councillor); Michael Houle; Gretchen Larabee; Monique O’Hearn; and Pamela O’Hearn Morin.
—Monique O’Hearn & Catherine Ansara air Tuesday, October 6—
—Lisi Bernier & Gretchen Larabee air Thursday, October 8—
—Michael Houle & Pamela O’Hearn air Tuesday, October 13—
An interview could not be arranged with Paul Bernier.
Voting runs from 9:30 am Thursday, October 15th to 8 pm Monday, October 26th in Chapleau and from Friday, October 16th to 8 pm Monday, October 26th in Wawa. For more information on voting in the elections, contact your respective municipality or check their website.