Claude Bourgeois accompanied by his wife Shelley Aucoin (centre) and daughter Melanie Bourgeois.
“Talk is cheap, voting is free; take it to the polls.”
The people have spoken—and on Tuesday night it was close but the people of Chéticamp–Margarees–Pleasant Bay made their mark and it was in blue ink.
The winner of the newly formed riding is Conservative Claude Bourgeois.
Bourgeois is a well-known and prominent business owner with three decades of experience in trucking, marine services, hospitality, including an exemplary community service.
He owned and operated the Doryman Pub & Grill for ten years and is a known volunteer on numerous committees, including local development boards.
Bourgeois has supported this region’s music and culture as a host for local talent nights and a weekly fiddle radio show. He is also proud father and grandfather.
He vowed if elected an MLA, he would be an advocate for all the communities in his constituency and would ensure they’d be represented at the government’s decision-making table.
Bourgeois is focused on protecting local jobs, defending Nova Scotia’s economy, and standing up for rural communities.
There were 14 polls with 3923 registered voters. 30 per cent or 1300 people voted early.
The totals for all four parties: