Eight candidates for Prince Rupert town council will take part in the All Candidate Forum at the Lester Centre on Oct. 1. The forum begins at 6:30 p.m. with a debate following at 7:00 p.m. (Submitted photos)

Eight candidates for Prince Rupert town council will take part in the All Candidate Forum at the Lester Centre on Oct. 1. The forum begins at 6:30 p.m. with a debate following at 7:00 p.m. (Submitted photos)

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Following the All Candidate Forum, the View interviewed each council hopeful

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