McLachlan newest Liberal candidate

As baytoday.ca first told you last week, North Bay lawyer Hugh McLachlan has become the latest entrant in the race to succeed Nipissing MP Bob Wood.

McLachlan announced Thursday his intention to seek the federal Liberal nomination for the Nipissing-Timiskaming riding.

He joins Susan Church and Anthony Rota, who are also seeking the nomination.

North Bay lawyer Joe Sinicrope will announce his candidacy next Thursday.

Baytoday.ca will be updating this story later this evening.