In 1855, a general election is called in Nova Scotia. It will be the second time representatives are elected to serve constituents of Victoria County, and it would be a replay of the previous election with Hugh Munro, John Munro and CJ Campbell vying for votes. This time, though, Charlie wins an election that is not appealed. He and Hugh Munro head off to Halifax. For John Munro, this second election against Charlie was a tipping point in his life. He had already waved goodby

Ottawa - April 17, 1878 CJ Campbell exploded from his seat on the floor of the House of Commons. After almost 24 hours of steady debate, and far too many drinks, his Scottish warrior blood was boiling. The Honourable Charles J. Campbell. (Parliament of Canada) Campbell – then 59, stumbled his way from the back bench, through the crowded rows of official opposition parliamentarians, seated two to a desk and past the leader of the party Sir John A. McDonald and his top lieutena

‘Hello Charlie’ I say out loud as I walk past the likeness of Charles J Campbell above the door of the Old Post Office. I presume this is what Charlie intended. That more than 120 years after he took his final breath, his presence is still addressed, he is still greeted, still remembered by the people of Baddeck. Because, obviously, if you have your face carved in stone on a public building, on the Main Street, over the main door - you do not want to be forgotten. There must