The candidates hoping to become the next MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex will be facing off this week.

The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario is giving the 8 people running in the provincial by-election the chance to share their platform and discuss issues of importance to local residents tonight. Doors open at the East Lambton Community Complex in Watford at 7 o’clock, with speeches beginning at 7:30.

Meantime, a forum is being held in Dresden Friday evening. The meeting includes a question and answer period, and will be held at the Old Czech Hall on St John Street, starting at 7 o’clock. Organizers are asking those with questions to submit them ahead of time to L.il.jub@hotmail.com with a deadline of April 25th.

Residents in the riding head to the polls May 2nd.