COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Former champion returns for triathlon
      In high school she was a good athlete with a great attitude. Throughout her university career at Montreal's McGill University, she showed that her work ethic would carry her a long way. In 2004, the St. Catharine's native ran her way onto the Athens Olympic Games team with one of the sport's gutsi...
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OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER
      The Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre held its annual general meeting June 13. They presented Nancy Christieson, front-line program Volunteer with the Leanne Flood Award for outstanding volunteerism.
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PALGRAVE TEACHERS RETIRING
      Four teachers at Palgrave public school will be retiring at the end of the school year. They include (l to r) Judy Sherman (32 years teaching altogether, the last 18 at Palgrave),
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Husky supports FTP's prevention programs
      Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. renewed its commitment to Family Transition Place's (FTP) violence prevention initiatives with a $5,000 donation, presented by Carine Strong, Husky's director of customer relations.
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Ottawa Journal
Celebrating Canada's 140th birthday this weekend
David Tilson MP Dufferin- Caledon
      Fireworks, parades, pancake breakfasts, and festivals all serve as a reminder of this country's beloved holiday, Canada Day. This marks Canada's 140th celebration of this remarkable and amazing holiday. The day annually serves as a reminder to all Canadian citizens of our country's formation July...
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MP comments on 'Tax Freedom Day'
      Tax Freedom Day has arrived four days earlier this year due in part to the tax relief provided by Canada's Conservative government. According to the Fraser Institute, the reduction of the GST from 7% to 6%, the Child Tax Credit, and changes to the spousal/dependent tax deduction were contributing ...
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ELLWOOD JUMPS FOR HEART
      Recently the students, staff and parents of Ellwood Memorial participated in the annual Jump For Heart Event. The sun was shining as more than 550 participants skipped in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Truly amazing is that $11,800 was raised by the students.
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