Alex Ruff, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP 2019. (Submitted photo)Alex Ruff, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP 2019. (Submitted photo)
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MP summarizes new choice of leader

Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP Alex Ruff says Conservative Party members made the right choice in selecting Erin O'Toole as their new leader.

Ruff, who attended Royal Military College at the same time as O'Toole in the 1990s, said he is confident all Conservatives will unite behind O'Toole.

In a statement, Ruff added that he's looking forward to a "united Conservative caucus when Parliament resumes on September 23."

With the minority government in Ottawa facing a confidence vote this fall, O'Toole may not have a lot of time to introduce himself to Canadians, as an election could come quickly if Parliament is dissolved by the Governor General due to a motion of no confidence, or by a recommendation of the prime minister for a snap election.

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Chatham-Kent police reported a 44-year-old man driving a pickup truck was killed in the crash at Jeanettes Creek Road and Coutts Line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

CK police charge woman with assault

According to Chatham-Kent police, the victim was walking around King Street East in Chatham when she was approached by a woman she didn't know and struck in the face.

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Scoreboard, Aug 5

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.