The NDP candidate for Bruce Grey Owen Sound is back from attending Jack Layton’s state funeral in Toronto.
And Paul Johnstone is invigorated about hitting the campaign trail.
The NDP candidate says the main issue he hears while electioneering, is the jail closures planned for Owen Sound and Walkerton.
Paul Johnstone says the local economy is not in great shape, and we can’t afford to lose the jobs at the two facilities.
He is blasting his opponents for offering little hope to the jail guards in Walkerton and Owen Sound.
Liberal Candidate Kevin Eccles promises a review of the proposed closures once the election is over.
Tory Candidate Bill Walker is quoted as saying he would re-examine the issue after the October 6th election.
The NDP has said it would keep both jails open.
Johnstone — who is a jail guard in Owen Sound — wants both parties to re-think the issue now and support keeping the jails open.
In the meantime — a book of condolence for former NDP leader Jack Layton is still available for you to sign.
It’s located at Mr. Inkbee in downtown Owen Sound — and it will be available Monday and Tuesday.
