No big deal, says Paul Davis on campaigning close to home

PC leader Paul Davis says don't read too much in the fact that he spent two days this week in his own district and in Mount Pearl North, where there's a tight race.

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Davis spent time Tuesday visiting two seniors' homes in Paradise.

At Meadow Creek Manor, he was hugged by residents and chatted with others, before moving on to another stop at Karwood Retirement Retreat.

Residents there, along with other personal care facilities, hospitals and nursing homes, will get a chance to vote on Nov. 19, in a special ballot.

Earlier in the day, Davis dropped by Mary Queen of the World school with Mount Pearl North candidate, Steve Kent, where he used a Remembrance Day assembly to announce his plan for a veterans' advocate.

Kent is thought to be in a tough race with former Mount Pearl mayor and Liberal candidate, Randy Simms. However, Davis said that's not why he's campaigning with Kent in the district.

"It's an indication of scheduling," he said. "And I want to be home for Nov. 11."

Davis said he also has a connection to the school from his work with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.

"I was the community liaison officer for the school for a number of years when I worked in the community policing office here in Mount Pearl, so I'm no stranger to the school."