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Seniors on N.L. politics

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Today on the show we speak with seniors right across Newfoundland and Labrador about politics, issues and the upcoming election. 


GUESTS Ron Taylor, director of strategy, Connections for Seniors; Kimberly Leonard, CEO, Seniors N.L.; Mary Martin, founder, Support Our Seniors, Brian Shortall, retired educator; Leo Bonnell retired banker in Clarenville; Cathy Bishop co-chair, Saltwater Community Association in Bonavista; vice president NL 50+ Federation - which represents 150 seniors clubs in the province; Bev Adam, resident Labrador West.


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