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Update provided by Campbell River Chamber for cancelled all-candidates’ debate

Following a last-minute decision to cancel an all candidates debate in Campbell River; the Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce has provided an update. 

The debate was originally scheduled for April 6 but pushed back to April 22 and cancelled just hours before doors were set to open at the Tidemark Theatre. 

In a statement, the Chamber said a special board meeting was held April 23 to review recent events. 

“It is the boards position that the actions taken by specific board director(s) over the past several weeks that have resulted in the election debate being rescheduled and ultimately cancelled, were not decisions of the remaining board of directors or officially known to the board.” 

Public safety was a rumored cancellation of the event, with rallies and protests having been scheduled for outside the Tidemark Theatre the day of the debate. 

Cst. Maury Tyre of the Campbell River RCMP said RCMP didn’t recommend the cancellation of the event to the Chamber and were prepared to deal with any issues. 

“At any protest or rally, there can be a level of contentiousness that can create a scenario for possible conflict, but that’s also why police are often seen at or near protests and rallies, to help ensure that conflict does not develop.” 

The Chamber add they send their deepest apologies and regret for the cancellation of the debate. 

Vista Radio has reached out to the Chamber for further details but have yet to hear back. 

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