Houston Takes Break From Leadership Campaign After Brother’s Death

by Bobby NockJune 26, 2018

Progressive Conservative leadership hopeful Tim Houston says he’s taking a break from campaigning after the death of his brother.

Todd Houston died yesterday at the age of 44 after a surprise cancer diagnosis just two weeks ago.

The Pictou East MLA is among five candidates vying to become the party’s next leader.

Also in the running are Regional Mayor Cecil Clarke, MLA’s John Lohr and Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin and Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market Executive Director Julie Chaisson.

Party members will elect a new leader on October 27^th.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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