North Bay mayoral debate derailed by one candidate's remarks
CTV News · Published on October 20, 2026
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A North Bay mayoral debate on student issues went off the rails when one candidate's remarks about changing gender to win women's votes drew jeers, prompting him and another candidate to leave the stage. The remaining three candidates discussed transit, student housing and more. Eric Taschner was there. https://www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ontario/article/this-is-disgusting-candidates-walk-off-stage-in-protest-at-fiery-north-bay-mayoral-debate/ Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: / ctvnews Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breaking news, fast, download the CTV News App: https://www.ctvnews.ca/app Must-watch stories and full programs at http://www.ctvnews.ca/video CTV News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/CTV-News CTV News on X (formerly Twitter): / ctvnews CTV News on Reddit: / ctvnews CTV News on LinkedIn: / ctv-news --- CTV News is Canada's most-watched news organization both locally and nationally, and has a network of national, international, and local news operations. #ctvnews #canadiannews #ctvnewsnorthernontario #northernontario #newsforthenorth #northeasternOntario #NorthwesternOntario #Ontario #localnews #SaultSteMarie #Timmins #Sudbury #NorthBay #ThunderBay #NorthernOntarioVotes #Elections2026