Former Nipissing MP Bob Wood Dies at 85
Bob Wood, the longtime MP for Nipissing and former broadcaster, has died at 85. He publicly shared his Alzheimer's diagnosis last year. Tributes pour in for the respected public figure.
Bob Wood, the longtime MP for Nipissing and former broadcaster, has died at 85. He publicly shared his Alzheimer's diagnosis last year. Tributes pour in for the respected public figure.
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