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Voters in Nepean will be getting a new MPP. Here's what matters to them this election

Voters in Nepean will be getting a new MPP. Here's what matters to them this election

CBC20-02-2025
CBC's Hallie Cotnam spoke with voters in the riding. Long-time Progressive Conservative MPP Lisa MacLeod is not running for re-election.
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