Bob Wood (MP)

Not to be confused with Bob Wood (Ontario MPP).

Bob Wood (March 11, 1940 – April 12, 2025) was a Canadian politician. Wood represented the riding of Nipissing in the House of Commons from 1988 to 2004 as a member of the Liberal Party. Wood did not stand for re-election in the 2004 election.

Bob Wood
Member of Parliament for Nipissing
In office 1988–2004
Preceded by	Moe Mantha
Succeeded by	Anthony Rota
Personal details
Born	(1940-03-11)March 11, 1940 Ayer's Cliff, Quebec, Canada
Died	April 13, 2025(2025-04-13) (aged 85) North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Political party	Liberal
Residence(s)	North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Occupation	Radio broadcaster politician

Wood was born in Ayer's Cliff, Quebec. Prior to entering politics, he served with RCAF from 1959–1964 before his long career as a radio broadcaster in Sherbrooke, Quebec (CKTS) and North Bay, Ontario (CFCH). Wood was also Deputy Mayor (1975–1976) and councillor (1975–1978) in North Bay. He died in North Bay on April 12, 2025, at the age of 85.^[1][2]