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By J.P. Antonacci Local Journalism Initiative\u00a0 The political scene in Haldimand and Norfolk got a little wild during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the new year promises plenty of intrigue. Here are six political situations along Lake Erie\u2019s northern shore to keep an eye on as the calendar flips to 2025. Brady versus Martin for MPP A political showdown is looming in Haldimand-Norfolk as the next provincial election will feature incumbent independent MPP Bobbi Ann Brady squaring off against Conservative challenger Amy Martin, currently the mayor of Norfolk County. The two have been feuding for \u00a0months in an increasingly public manner as Brady complained about being \u00a0sidelined from meetings with Conservative ministers visiting the riding, \u00a0and from the county\u2019s delegations with the province at the Association \u00a0of Municipalities of Ontario conference…. <\/p>\n

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By J.P. Antonacci Local Journalism Initiative\u00a0 The political scene in Haldimand and Norfolk got a little wild during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the new year promises plenty of intrigue. Here are six political situations along Lake Erie\u2019s northern shore to keep an eye on as the calendar flips to 2025. Brady versus Martin for MPP A political showdown is looming in Haldimand-Norfolk as the next provincial election will feature incumbent independent MPP Bobbi Ann Brady squaring off against Conservative challenger Amy Martin, currently the mayor of Norfolk County. The two have been feuding for \u00a0months in an increasingly public manner as Brady complained about being \u00a0sidelined from meetings with Conservative ministers visiting the riding, \u00a0and from the county\u2019s delegations with the province at the Association \u00a0of Municipalities of Ontario conference.... <\/p>\n

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