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FYI DEFACING, DAMAGING, OR TAKING ELECTION SIGNS IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE – Regardless of your opinions, be aware.

Posted byDennis Reeve 16 May 202216 May 2022
Ottawa Vanier Liberal candidate Lucille Collard says her campaign signs were defaced overnight. (LucilleCollard/Twitter)
https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-police-issues-warning-that-damaging-election-signs-is-illegal-1.5903526
Posted byDennis Reeve16 May 202216 May 2022Posted inUncategorized

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