By Justin Brake, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Independent On Jan. 16 Keith Russell announced his bid for the Conservative Party of Canada’s nomination in Labrador. But just over a week later the former provincial cabinet minister backed out, citing issues with the party’s nomination process. “It would be my honor and privilege for a chance to be the next MP for Labrador,” he wrote in his Jan. 16 Facebook post announcing his bid. “This process is unfolding very very quickly and if you would like to make sure that I am the successful candidate in the upcoming nomination and cast your vote, then I need you to sign up with the link below before 6:00PM tomorrow January 17, 2025.” Over the next 24 hours, Russell “had a heart warming…