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Former HGH physician Brian Nadler acquitted on all charges
JAMES MORGAN james@thereview.ca
OTTAWA - A former physician at Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH) has been acquitted on four charges of First-Degree Murder and four counts of Criminal Negligence Causing Death in connection with the deaths of four patients at HGH in 2021.
The CBC reported just before 11 am on Tuesday, July 2 that Brian Nadler had been acquitted in an Ottawa court.
Nadler, 38, was initially charged with First-Degree murder in March 2021 in connection with the death of 89-year-old HGH patient Albert Poidinger. Police later laid three additional charges of First-Degree murder connected to the deaths of 80-year-
Desjardins wins Canadian championship
JAMES MORGAN james@thereview.ca
ST-GEORGES-DE BEAUCE - Para-cyclist Joey Desjardins took home the Canadian Championship title at the Canadian Road Championships for Junior, Elite and Para athletes held in St-Georges de Beauce Québec from June 21 to 24. Desjardins, of Champlain Township, excelled in both time trial and road racing in the men’s H1-
3. “Winning national championships in the time trial and road race is a testament to my dedication and preparation this season,” said Desjardins. “I feel strong and ready to take on all the challenges that lie ahead.”
Desjardin’s final time in the 16-kilometre time trial was 26:44.4. Charles Moreau finished second and Michael Trauner finished third.
THURSDAY, JULY 11
6 pm – PARADE Leaving Richelieu Park
7 pm – Official opening ceremony Entertainment Tent
8 pm – Wrestling (Lutte Laurentides)
FRIDAY, JULY 12
7:30 pm – MONSTER TRUCK SHOW Grandstand
8 pm - Entertainment Tent THE FORGOTTEN FREQUENCY, 9 pm to closing - Entertainment Tent FOREMAN AND CO
SATURDAY, JULY 13
8:30 am – Extreme Cowboy Racing Competition - Green Ring #1
10 am to 4 pm – Grandstand ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL
old Claire Brière, 79-year-old Lorraine Lalande and 93-year-old Judith Lungulescu. Each had also been patients at HGH.
According to the CBC, the pre-trial judge had decided to make certain evidence inadmissible, which made the crown unable to further prosecute the case.
It took both the crown and defence more than three years to prepare for
Nadler’s trial. Preliminary proceedings were conducted through the courthouse in L’Orignal, but the trial itself was eventually moved to Ottawa.
At the time of the first arrest, Nadler’s address was in the Montréal suburb of Dollard-des-Ormeaux. His licence to practice medicine in the Province of Ontario was suspended by the College of Physicians and Surgeons in March, 2021.
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Joey Desjardins on the course in St-Georges-de Beauce. FACEBOOK PHOTO
VCI graduation; An evening of achievement
JAMES MORGAN james@thereview.ca
VANKLEEK HILL - A procession of 91 Grade 12 students entered a hall filled with their family and friends on Wednesday, June 26, and just more than an hour later, they left the room as the 2024 graduates of Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute (VCI).
“You have crossed the finish line,” Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Trustee Corina Parisien told the students.
VCI Principal Ewen McIntosh congratulated the graduating class for their commitment and spirit.
“You have persevered through the trials and tribulations of growing up,” he said.
McIntosh urged the students to be thankful for their experience and achievements, and emphasized the importance of building a community.
Each student crossed the stage to receive their diploma and a congratulatory certificate on behalf of the House of Commons.
Students who had successfully completed 10 credits in French received their Immersion French Certificate. Co-op students received recognition for their Co-op Placement, and Link Crew studentsreceived recognition for being part of the Link Program. Students graduating with a Specialist High Skills Major received their “red seal” diploma.
Hannah Jackl and Maria Skotidakis are the 2024 Valedictorians and addressed the audience.
“The future holds endless possibilities for each and every one of us,” Skotidakis said.
“Looking back, we’ve made amazing memories together here at VCI,” Jackl remarked.
Skotidakis issued an idealistic challenge for the years to come.
“We want to challenge each of you to put your best self forward,” she said to her fellow graduates.
Jackl appealed to the sense of home and community enjoyed by VCI students.
“Just remember, wherever the road may lead you, you’re always welcome here in Vankleek Hill,” she said.
Jackl is planning to attend the University of Guelph and study Animal Science. Skotidakis is planning to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto.
In its 2024 graduating class, VCI has 29 Ontario Scholars. These are students who have obtained an average of at least 80 per cent in any six grade 12 courses required for post-secondary education and training.
Three major awards were presented to high achieving students at the VCI graduation. On behalf of Governor General Mary Simon, McIntosh presented a bronze Governor General’s Academic Medal for Secondary School Merit to Brayden Besner. The medal is given to the secondary school graduate with the highest average upon graduation. Besner is planning to study engineering at the University of Ottawa.
Alexa Maclaren is the recipient of the Ontario Principal’s Council (OPC) Award and the VCI Principal’s Award and Centennial Bursary. The OPC Award is presented to the graduating student exhibiting leadership. The VCI Principal’s Award and Centennial Bursary are presented to the graduating student who has attained high academic standing, participated in school activities, fostered school spirit, and has been actively involved in the local community.
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VCI graduation; An evening of achievement
Focus on heritage
Higginson Street, Vankleek Hill
Higginson tower and St. John’s Anglican Church, Vankleek Hill
Main Street, Vankleek Hill
VCI graduates receiving their diplomas and awards at the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 26.
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Fun by the beach on Canada Day in L’Orignal
The waterslide is always popular on Canada Day at the L’Orignal Park.
JAMES MORGAN
L’ORIGNAL - Champlain Township’s official Canada Day celebration was at L’Orignal Beach and Park on Monday, July 1. The various activi-
JAMES MORGAN james@thereview.ca ties and games for children were the most popular, including the waterslide down the hill, which has become a staple of the yearly event. Food and entertainment were offered, and the beach was busy.
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Saturday, July 6, 11 am – 4 pm
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR promoting multiple vendors / Bake Sale table / Used Books / Plant Sale (Featuring Troubadour, Martial Loiselle)
Saturday, July 13, 1 am – 4 pm
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Trudeau’s time to step aside is here
Every leader should know when to step aside. Justin Trudeau does not seem to get that.
The Liberal Party the Prime Minister leads is on average, 18 per cent behind the Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre. The unthinkable happened on June 24 when a downtown Toronto constituency flipped to the Conservatives in a by-election, ending a 31-year Liberal hold on the district. Former Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, who laid the foundation for the carbon tax, has said it is time for someone else to lead the Liberal Party. At least one currently serving Member of Parliament (MP) has publicly said Trudeau needs to go, and others have anonymously hinted he needs to find another job.
Surveys show that overall, Canadians want change, and are dissatisfied with their current federal government. Results of a poll taken just before Canada Day indicate 70 per cent of respondents feel that Canada is what has become a cliché—broken. Broken housing, broken health, broken military, broken economy. The government sounds depressingly like a factory seconds sale. Yet, the more questions and suggestions swirl about Trudeau’s leadership, his resolve to stay on seems to strengthen. He says he cares about Canadians and wants to do so much for them. But are Canadians wanting the sort of help he is offering?
The Liberal Party has governed Canada for most of its history. It has a record of knowing what the right ideas are and when to make the right decisions, and that has helped it win elections. The federal Liberals in Canada are as close as we get to having a political machine at the na-
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tional level. That said, when the Liberals lose federally, they lose badly. Remember the leaderships of Stéphane Dion and Michael Ignatieff? Ironically, those doldrums disappeared when Justin Trudeau became leader, but that was more than a decade ago. Today, the Liberals are about as unpopular as they were during the days of Dion and Ignatieff.
Statistics show that even if the Liberals had a different leader, they would likely still lose the next election. But, if they had a new leader, they may not lose it as badly. There are good MP’s in the federal Liberal caucus who deserve a fair chance at being re-elected. These are the sort of people who pay attention to the citizens they represent, have responsive and empathetic constituency staff, and are visible at community events. They are also generally the sort of people who understand their constituents and are not overly ideological. A good MP seeking reelection should not have to regard their boss as a liability.
The next general election is not supposed to be until the fall of 2025. While the chances of the Liberals winning it are slim, they could at least have a new leader in place before then who would have the time to develop policy and a relationship with the public that could gradually rebuild the chances of victory for 2029.
– By James Morgan james@thereview.ca
A BOUQUET
Wise Words
“A man of integrity will never listen to any reason against conscience.”
Canada Day Tractor Ride rolls across East Hawkesbury
Tractor drivers gathered on Dandy Road in East Hawkesbury during the Morning on Monday, July 1 for the annual Canada Day Tractor Ride. The flag-adorned tractors rolled across the township through St-Eugène to Ste-Anne-de Prescott for lunch at the Centre d’Action community centre.
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Alexandria shows Canadian pride with big parade
Alexandria was the place to be on Canada Day when a large parade celebrating our country went through town. There was a wide selection of well-done entries of collector automobiles, bands, and from emergency services, and community organizations. After the parade, further Canada Day festivities took place at Island Park.
Members of Alexandria’s Filipino community had a fun, friendly, and colourful float to show appreciation for Canada as their adopted country. Many people from the Philippines have relocated to the area in recent years for employment.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers from the Cornwall Detachment.
The Brockville Lions Steel Band made the trip to Alexandria for Canada Day.
Parade spectators were treated to a fencing demonstration.
No parade in Glengarry is complete without a pipe band!
Grenville-sur-la-Rouge service station closes
JAMES MORGAN james@thereview.ca
GRENVILLE-SUR-LA-ROUGE
- Economic challenges have led to the closure of a longtime business in Grenville-sur-la-Rouge.
Neil’s Ultramar service station on Route 148 in Calumet suddenly closed recently. According to a social media post, rising interest rates, increased operational costs, and a recent retirement put the business in a precarious position.
However, owner Neil Cruise is hopeful the gas station will reopen.
“We are reaching out to ask for your support during this tough time. While we are taking various steps with different institutions to reopen soon, your thoughts and prayers would mean the world to us,” Cruise’s post said.
The Review has contacted Cruise for further comment on the closure of the service station.
“Our one desire is to continue serving the community,” Cruise also
posted.
These days, when almost every gas station is self-serve with pre-payment required at the pump or inside, Neil’s Ultramar was a service station in the true sense of the term. Employees still pumped gas for customers and drivers did not have to get out of their vehicles to pay.
Area residents appreciated the convenience of full service at the pumps. Senior citizen Sandra Goorbarry said the closure will affect a lot of people.
“I don’t really want to start pumping my own gas,” she said.
The small store at the gas station was the only one of any kind remaining in Calumet. It was also the only gas station right on Route 148 between Lachute and Montebello.
For many years, the gas station was owned by Burton “Burt” McHardy, who was well known for his good customer service and hiring many local youths for their first jobs at what was known locally as
HEALTHY, MIND & BODY
Local organizations receive senior’s grants
PRESCOTT-RUSSELL - Two local organizations are receiving Seniors Community Grant Program funds from the Ontario government.
The Conseil des arts Prescott-Russell Arts Council (CAPRAC) is receiving $25,000 to establish a visual arts pilot program for an estimated 240 older adults to engage in 50 art classes at four venues across Prescott and Russell counties.
A grant of $25,000 is being given to the Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario - Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry to teach woodcarving to 80 older francophone adults at 22 personalized coaching sessions.
In total, the province is investing up to $6 million through the Seniors Community Grant Program to support 282 community projects that help seniors and older adults stay fit, active, healthy and socially connected, close to home.
Up to $25,000 per project is invested in local programs, services and events to provide seniors with opportunities for greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement.
This announcement comes as Ontario marks Seniors Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments of seniors in the province. Earlier this month, Ontario announced annualized funding for over 300 Seniors
just “Burt’s.” McHardy died on July 11, 2023. The service station originally belonged to Burt’s late father
Active Living Centres that connect seniors to activities, programs and services in their communities.
Over 100 Seniors Active Living Fairs are also expected to take place in 2024-25 which will provide more opportunities for seniors to learn about supports and programs
in their community. Last year, over 100 in-person, virtual and northern fairs were held throughout the province. To find a fair near you, visit this link (https://www.ontario. ca/page/find-seniors-active-livingcentre-program-near-you?)
~ Press release
Kenny McHardy and sold Gulf gasoline.
Neil’s Ultramar on Route 148 in Calumet has closed.
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lifetimes
Québec government gives $4.8 million to Autobus Campeau for electric buses
BROWNSBURG-CHATHAM
- Autobus Campeau of Brownsburg-Chatham is receiving $4.8 million from the Québec government to continue electrifying its fleet of school buses.
The announcement was made by Argenteuil Member of the National Assembly Agnès Grondin on Wednesday, June 18. The funding will allow Autobus Campeau to acquire 32 electric school buses for use in areas it serves in both the Laurentides and Montérégie regions.
“I salute the commitment of this proud local company which is embarking on this shift, imposing the electrification of school transport
with conviction and enthusiasm,” Grondin said.
The company is hoping to have 100 electric buses in its fleet by 2026.
Autobus Campeau is also receiving one-time financial assistance of $450,114 from the Québec government for the acquisition and installation of 16 charging stations at its garages.
The Québec government is aiming to have 65 per cent of school buses electrified by 2030 and estimates it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 32,000 tonnes.
~Press release
THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF LOWER OTTAWA VALLEY
The Reverend Bob Albert Info: www.parishoflov.ca call or text 613-677-8889 revbobalbert@gmail.com
July 7th
11:00am St. John the Apostle, Vankleek Hill (Fr Frank)
BREADALBANE BAPTIST CHURCH 22015 Breadalbane Rd., Dalkeith Pastor Andrew Cheeseman 613-677- 4342 www.breadalbanechurch.com
We invite you to join us on Sunday for worship at 11 am!
THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Lower Laurentians 450-562-6161 or 819-242-7487 Zoom Worship each Sunday at 11 am https://zoom.us/j/886476852 meeting id 886476852 by phone: 1-438-809-7799
9:15 - Knox-Wesley, Grenville 11:00 - Lachute United Church
VANKLEEK HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
Church 613-678-3084
Pastor Ben Clouston
Complete information on services at www.vkhbc.com
PAROISSE SAINT-GRÉGOIRE
ÉGLISE CATHOLIQUE
Monseigneur Léo Villeneuve paroissestgregoirevkh@gmail.com 137 rue Higginson Vankleek Hill, ON, K0B 1R0 613-678-2610
Messe du samedi – 16 h Messe du dimanche – 11 h Bienvenue à tous.
MARGARET RODGER
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.pccweb.ca/mrmpc/ 463 Main St., Lachute Interim moderator: Rev. Richard Bonetto Info: Linda Rodger 450-562-6162
KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Now is the time that we need Jesus the most so join us for Worship Sunday Morning at 11 am livestreamed on Knox FaceBook & www.knoxvkh.ca
Rev. James Douglas 613-678-3985
james.douglas.pcc@gmail.com
Church & Hall are Wheelchair Accessible 29 High Street, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0
United Church of Canada GENESIS COOPERATIVE genesiscc@bellnet.ca
Service Schedule: Trinity (VKH) 9:30 am Cassburn 10:00 am Kirk Hill 11:00 am
See the full Service Schedule On our Website: www.genesiscmty.com
ST. JUDE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Fr. Richard Lorenz 372 Geneviève St. Hawkesbury, Ontario 613-632-2464
Mass Schedule Tuesdays at 7 pm Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am First Fridays at 10 am Saturdays at 4 pm Sundays at 9 am For office hours, weekly bulletins & news/updates, please visit our website: www.stjudesparish.org
ÉGLISE ADVENTISTE DU 7e JOUR SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 5372 Hwy 34, Vankleek Hill 613-678-0947
Les samedis/Saturdays Étude 9h30 h à 11 h FR Study 9:30am-11am EN Service d’adoration 11 h à 12 h Adoration service 11 am-12 pm
Speed limit to go down on urban County Roads in Champlain
JAMES MORGAN james@thereview.ca
CHAMPLAIN - The speed limit will be decreasing to 40 kilometres per hour on certain urban sections of United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) roads in Champlain Township.
On June 12, UCPR council adopted a recommendation that the speed limits on County Road 10/Main Street in Vankleek Hill from 75 metres west of Pendleton Street to 120 metres east of Farmers Avenue, County Road 11/Longueuil Street from County Road 17 to County Road 24/ King Street in L’Orignal, and County Road 24 from Des Chalets Street to 380 metres east of Dufour Street in L’Orignal be decreased to 40 kilometres per hour from the current speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour.
The recommendation follows a decision by
Champlain Township council on May 23 to reduce the speed limit on all urban streets to 40 kilometres per hour from 50 kilometres per hour. Champlain also requested that the UCPR do the same for its sections of urban street and has requested that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation reduce the speed limit to 40 kilometres per hour on Highway 34/High Street in Vankleek Hill.
The Highway Traffic Act allows municipal councils to designate specific area speed limits, which are identified with special signage. UCPR Director of Public Works Jérémie Bouchard said the changes coming to UCPR roads in the urban areas of Champlain will be the first reduced area speed limits implemented by the UCPR. He said area speed limits already exist on municipal roads in Clarence-Rockland and Russell Township.
Flashing light at East Hawkesbury intersection
JAMES MORGAN james@thereview.ca
EAST HAWKESBURY - The flashing light at the intersection of County Road 17 with Dandy Road and Golf Road in East Hawkesbury is back, and hopefully to stay.
The first light, which flashes yellow to eastbound and westbound traffic on County Road 17, and flashes red to stop traffic on Golf Road and Dandy Road, was originally installed early in the spring of 2024. However, it was hit by a high vehicle and destroyed. United Counties of Prescott and Russell Director of Public Works and Engineering Jérémie Bouchard said the wire was not maintaining enough tension, and instead of risking having another vehicle hit the light, crews removed it. A new light, suspended by better wire tension, was installed during the final week of June.
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There is now a flashing light at the intersection of County Road 17 with Dandy Road and Golf Road in East Hawkesbury.
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Automatic licence plate renewal begins on July 1 in Ontario
ONTARIO - Automatic licence plate renewals are taking effect in Ontario as of July 1.
Ontario is the first jurisdiction in North America to introduce automatic licence plate renewals and the provincial government believes it will increase convenience for vehicle owners.
“First, we eliminated licence plate sticker fees for passenger vehicles, saving drivers $120 a year for every car they own. Now, we’re saving drivers valuable time and making their lives easier by automatically renewing licence plates,” Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria said.
Licence plates for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds will renew automatically 90 days before expiry if the vehicle owner has valid insurance and no outstanding fines or tolls. If a licence plate cannot be renewed automatically, the vehicle owner will be notified and required to manually renew online or in person at ServiceOntario.
“By utilizing innovative technological solutions to streamline and improve government services, we are saving Ontarians precious time and money,” said Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.
Until automatic licence plate renewals take effect, vehicle owners are required to manually renew their plates at no cost. Ontarians can
check their licence plate status at ontario.ca/platerenewal.
~Press release
Road work spending approved in Brownsburg-Chatham
JAMES MORGAN james@thereview.ca
BROWNSBURG-CHATHAM - Significant work is being done on part of a busy rural road in Brownsburg-Chatham this summer. A regulation was adopted by town council on June 3 allowing $1,540,350 to be spent on rehabilitation work on part of chemin Dalesville Sud. Mayor Kévin Maurice said the entire project is being financed with grant funding from the Québec government.
On June 3, Brownsburg-Chatham council adopted a regulation which will permit significant improvements to municipal infrastructure in the
Domaine Cadieux area of the municipality.
The regulation allows for up to $1,147,330 to be spent on paving, lighting, and ditch improvements in the area, which is a business park located off Route 148, east of Autoroute 50 in what is also known as St-Philippe Est or Whisseltown.
Maurice said the town has consulted with property owners in the area about the planned improvements.
Paving and lighting improvements will also be made to rue des Bouleaux. Council adopted a regulation on June 3 authorizing $58,400 in paving and lighting work on the street.
FOR SALE
Portable Whirlpool dishwasher with butcher block top, used twice! Includes a four-year warranty. Paid $1200, asking $400. Call 450-562-8422. ________________100724
Marble Tiles with Grey Veins, 12” x 3/8” thick, qty16, $3 each. 613-632-9828.
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CUISINART Gourmet 20pce cookware, unused never unwrapped. Have photos. $325. 613-632-9828. ________________100724
WOODBURNING Crafts Complete Set
Value $853. Items Sealed in original plastic. $550. 613-632-9828. ________________100724
VASE, 3 ft high, thick clear glass, with large pink silk rose about 1 ft diameter. $30. 613-632-9828
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Three nice garden gates. Call 613-678-3120.
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32” TV. Call 613-678-5328.
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Standing hay for sale, 100 acres and 40 acres pasture land. 613-677-4951
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Honda 160 GCV Troy-Bilt electric start lawn mower. $200. Call 613-678-5328.
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Firewood, all hardwood. Call David at 819-242-6559. ________________100724
KIOTI rototiller $2,300. Call 613-678-0568. ________________100724
John Deer 54 manure spreader $1,000. Call 613-678-0568. ________________100724
Hanging chicken feeders $10 each. Call 613-678-0568. ________________100724
Pain relief, DR-HO free trial. Call for info 613-870-2998. ________________240724
4in Mastercraft jointer. $25. 613-674-5338. ________________100724
NEW Mouldings for sale. 8 New ogee (crown mouldings) 12 ft long x 4 1/2 $80. 6 New chair rails 8ft long x 2 1/2 w $50. 613 678 9019.
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Callaway golf balls. $5 per dozen. 613-678-5328.
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Power planer Makita hand model-complete kit. $50. 613-674-5338. ________________100724
Evaporator. LS Bilodeau, 2’x6’ stainless steel pan, 2’x2’ syrup pan, 2’x4’ flued water pan, 20’x8” stainless steel stack. $5,500. 613-330-3666.
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Grand Lux full box french easel. Excellent condition, oiled beachwood, metal lined drawer, height and canvas size adjustable. 21”x 14” x6” folded with linen carry strap. $185. 613-677-9645.
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Ryobi 16” scroll saw. $50. 613-674-5338.
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Busy Bee belt sander, 6” x 48” + 9” sanding disk with stand. $150. 613-674-5338. ________________100724
Router table with Makita router. $75. 613-674-5338. ________________100724
New Holland discbine model 7330, Kuhn Model 4220 rake , Case international round baler model RB454 (twine only), Sitrex hay tedder. All machines in good working condition. Contact 613-677-4951. ________________030724
GARAGE SALE
Sunday, July 7, 2024 9am - 3pm
The Seventh-day Adventist Church 5372 Hwy-34, Vankleek Hill, ON
Garage Sale - Come and join us, free spaces available (bring your own tables). Car wash to raise funds for youth club. There will be music and hot dogs will be served. Join us! ________________030724
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FOR RENT VOLUNTEER
Extra Storage Champlain, Storage Units and Outdoor Parking, 342 Longueuil St. L’Orignal, 1-844-999-3113, www. extrastoragechamplain.com. ________________100724
WANTED
Moveable mobile home, office trailer or parc model trailer. Call 613-301-1747. ________________100724
Dion Thrashing Machine 22x32 or 22x38. International Grain Binder. Phone evenings, 905-983-9331. ________________050624
SERVICES
GJ Commercial cleaning. Carpet cleaning, sofas, chairs and interior/exterior residential window cleaning. 613-675-2428. ________________030724
Hot-shot/trucking services. Riley Russell. 438824-8759. 613-678-5678. ________________240724
JOIN THE ARBOR GALLERY TEAM! Make a difference, volunteer a few hours a month as greeters, board members and more. Contact@arborgallery.org
LAND FOR SALE
West of Dalkeith - Double lot for sale with septic & well, house to renovate. Best offer. Call 613-870-2998. ________________240724
Reaching people in YOUR community. If you are a Review subscriber, you can place classified ads in this section at no cost It’s easy! Just call 613-678-3327 or email Alison at: classifieds@thereview.ca
Multicultural Festival weathers the weekend in Hawkesbury
The Hawkesbury Multicultural Festival began on Friday, June 28 and continued until Sunday, June 30. The event featured numerous performers representing several genres and cultural backgrounds on stages in downtown Hawkesbury at Place des pionniers and in nightly jam sessions at Dèja Vu Resto-Bar. The festival continued Saturday despite the rain during the earlier part of the day. Bleu Jeans Bleu performed on Saturday night. Now in its third year, the festival began in 2022 as part of Hawkesbury’s communauté francophone accueillante designation.
Canada Day at Confederation Park in Hawkesbury
The appropriately-named Confederation Park was the scene for Canada Day activities in Hawkesbury on Monday, July 1. During the afternoon, there were activities for all ages at the park by the Ottawa River including a climbing wall, kite flying, and the opportunity to use a fire hose with the help of Hawkesbury firefighters.
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Vankleek Hill museum presents Living History series
VANKLEEK HILL - Evolution with cows? Having a pint at the local watering hole since 1907? Showcasing the best of rural life; Childhood memories and beyond in the 1950s; Who really was the local Johnny McIntosh who wrote under pseudonym names in local newspapers? And God bless the love, energy, toil, and commitment of a farmer’s wife. It’s all here this Summer and early Fall in the upcoming Living History Speaker Series presented by the Vankleek Hill and District Historical Society. Long time friends, residents, and community members Murray Allen (July 9 - Dairy Farming through the Years), Robby and Mike St-Denis (July 16 - Five Generations of the Windsor Tavern), Shirley Howes (July 23- On the Vankleek Hill Fair Board), Gary Barton (August 6- Growing up in Vankleek Hill circa 1950s), Irvine Barton (August 13 - Johnny McIntosh) and Nan Barton (Sept 3 - the Life of a Farm Wife) will speak at the Vankleek Hill Museum and recount history and personal tales of events and experiences that touched their lives. Vankleek Hill is so for -
tunate to have these guest speakers, many of whom are post-World War II baby boomers and have seen innumerable and significant cultural, social, medical and scientific and technological changes throughout their lifetime. Imagine celebrating the success of polio vaccines, enjoying the explosion of rock’n roll, watching the first man on the moon on your very first black and white television to communicating at a touch by the evolution of mobile devices today.
The Living History series was adapted from the Human Library initiative that started in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2000 using a library analogy of lending people rather than books. One is able to have a conversation with people you might not normally meet in your day-to-day life. We warmly invite you to attend the speaker series at the Vankleek Hill Museum located at 95 Main Street, Vankleek Hill. Please choose your speaker and date and reserve a seat by emailing info@ vankleek.ca as seating is limited. Submitted by Ida Everest
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July 3 to July 9, 2024
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
Storytime with EarlyOn, 9:30am Hawkesbury Library
550 Higginson St., Hawkesbury Info: 613.632.0106
info@bibliotheque.hawkesbury.on.ca
Yoga with Hannah, Beginner Plus, 10:30am Anglican Church Hall 5845 Church St., Vankleek Hill Call 613.678.3794
Vinyasa Yoga at the gallery, with Josh Clendenin, $15 drop-in/RSVP, 5:30pm Arbor Gallery
36 Home Ave, Vankleek Hill Info: 613.518.2787 https://arborgallery.org/
THURSDAY, JULY 4
TD Reading Club, 7-12 yrs, 10-11am Hawkesbury Library
550 Higginson St., Hawkesbury Info: 613.632.0106
info@bibliotheque.hawkesbury.on.ca
EarlyOn, 0-5 yrs, 10-11am Champlain Library
94 Main St., Vankleek Hill Info: 613.678.2216
Chai & Chat, $5 drop-in fee, 10am Arbor Gallery
36 Home Ave, Vankleek Hill Info: 613.518.2787 https://arborgallery.org/
Adult Bridge Club, bilingual, 1-3pm (Limited places, registration required) Hawkesbury Library
550 Higginson St., Hawkesbury Info: 613.632.0106 info@bibliotheque.hawkesbury.on.ca
Aurora Borealis Art, 8+ yrs, 2:30pm Champlain Library 94 Main St., Vankleek Hill Info: 613.678.2216
Bar Pingo, 4pm Hawkesbury Legion 472 152 Nelson St E, Hawkesbury Info: 613.632.5136
FRIDAY, JULY 5
Vernissage: Éphémère ~ Impermanence, 4pm Arbor Gallery
36 Home Ave, Vankleek Hill Info: 613.518.2787
https://arborgallery.org/ Music & Dancing, 7-11pm, $5 Marven James Hawkesbury Legion 472 152 Nelson St E, Hawkesbury Info: 613.632.5136
SATURDAY, JULY 6
VKH Farmers’ Market, 9:30-12:30pm 50 Home Ave., Vankleek Hill https://www.facebook.com/vkhmarket/
MONDAY, JULY 8
Yoga with Hannah, Beginner Plus, 9am Anglican Church Hall 5845 Church St., Vankleek Hill Call 613.678.3794
Aliens Have Landed! Trivia, 7+ yrs, 3:30pm Champlain Library 94 Main St., Vankleek Hill Info: 613.678.2216
Hannah’s Integral Yoga “Easing into a Yoga practice”, 5pm Anglican Church Hall 5845 Church St., Vankleek Hill Call 613.678.3794
Vinyasa Yoga at the gallery, with Josh Clendenin, $15 drop-in/RSVP, 5:30pm Arbor Gallery 36 Home Ave, Vankleek Hill Info: 613.518.2787
https://arborgallery.org/
TUESDAY, JULY 9
TD Reading Club, 3-6 yrs, 10-11am Hawkesbury Library 550 Higginson St., Hawkesbury Info: 613.632.0106 info@bibliotheque.hawkesbury.on.ca
Storytime, 0-5 yrs, 10am Champlain Library 94 Main St., Vankleek Hill Info: 613.678.2216
Yoga with Hannah, Beginner Plus, 6:30pm Anglican Church Hall 5845 Church St., Vankleek Hill Call 613.678.3794
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VANKLEEK HILL FOODBANK JAMBOREE ~ July 6
PORCHFEST ~ July 13
Sign up for the ANNUAL WINDSOR GOLF TOURNAMENT ~ July 20
1ST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Open mic night - 7 pm start EVERY WEDNESDAY - WING NIGHT
EVERY FRIDAY! ~ Steak Night
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NILLY - A YOUNGSTER WHO HAS TRAVELLED FAR!
FEMALE, MIXED BREED (TUNISIA), 7-MONTH-OLD (DOB. NOV. 15, 2023)
Nilly and her sister, Niky, were rescued in Tunisia and brought to Canada to find their forever homes. Nilly was very nervous at first, but is beginning to realize that some humans can be pretty cool. Whoever adopts her must give her the time and space required to adapt both to her family and new circumstances. Another calm dog in the household would help her adjust. Right now, she leans on her sister. Once she has settled in, some training would boost her confidence. The family that adopts her must realize that dogs like Nilly, discombobulated by all the changes happening around them, can be a flight risk. And once they’re loose, they are difficult to catch. Be cautious with open doors. If you think you can give this lovely girl the home she so deserves, fill out the form and ask for Nilly.
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Fibre arts coming to grounds of Arbor Gallery
VANKLEEK HILL - July, numerous fibre arts pieces will be installed on the grounds of Arbor Gallery in Vankleek Hill. As Summer and early Fall progress, natural elements will gradually transform the pieces, altering their shapes and their narratives. “Impermanence ~ Éphémère” is the work of Fibre 15, a collective of fibre artists from the Ottawa area. Seven of its members will participate in the exhibition, which will launch on July 5 with a vernissage from 4 pm to 7 pm.
“‘Impermanence ~ Éphémère’ is an outdoor fibre art exhibit that explores and experiments with weathering phases and the practice of mindfulness in the natural world that surrounds us. Our art form represents various methods of weaving, stitching, braiding, felting, dyeing, and beading, and often blends natural or synthetic materials with repurposed fabrics, and found, or contemporary objects,” according to the collective.
The exhibiting artists include: Andrée Faubert, Caroline Forcier Holloway, Olive Jones, Lise Perras, Krystyna Sadej, Janet Tulloch, and Anne Warburton.
Arbor Gallery invites the public to visit this exhibition several times over the next few months to see how the artworks change and how the viewer’s experience of them also changes. During Ontario Culture Days in early Fall, the Gallery will host a participatory event in which the public can work with the artists to create a new “impermanent” piece for the Gallery’s grounds.
For more information about Fibre 15, visit https://www.facebook. com/GalerieArborGallery .
To learn more about this exhibition, visit www.arborgallery.org or email artisticdirector@arborgallery.org ~Submitted
ATV’s now allowed on UCPR roads
JAMES MORGAN james@thereview.ca
PRESCOTT-RUSSELL - With a couple of exceptions, off-road vehicles, also known as all-terrain vehicles (ATV) are now allowed on all United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) roads.
On June 12, UCPR council adopted a bylaw which permits the ATV’s to be used on county roads. However, off-road vehicles defined as extreme terrain vehicles or off-road motorcycles are prohibited from county roads. Off-road vehicles are also prohibited from use on County Road 17 due to its classification as a major arterial road, and from County Road 28, better known as St-Guillaume Road which connects Embrun and Vars.
The adoption of the bylaw was made amid an effort by the ATV Club of Eastern Ontario (ATVCEO) to develop a trail system across Prescott and Russell counties which will link Alfred and Rigaud. In recent months, representatives of the ATVCEO have been approaching municipal councils seeking permission to expand the club’s designated routes along certain municipal roads. The ATVCEO has already made a request to Champlain Township, and it has also asked the Town of Hawkesbury to permit ATV users to use a short part of McGill Street to reach food and fuel services.
On June 17, Dan Lalande of the ATCEO presented the club’s request to East Hawkesbury council. The roads the ATVCEO would like to have partial use of in East Hawkesbury are
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5. Invests in little enterprises
9. Large dung beetle
11. Gored
13. Partially paralyzed
15. Still a little wet
16. Legal field media company
17. Not working
19. 500 sheets of paper
21. Church structure
22. Sheep disease
23. Small drink of whiskey
25. Weaving tradition
26. Pestilence
27. Body part
29. Nabs
31. Places to stay
33. Witnesses
34. Looked for
36. Arranges
38. Political action committee
39. Middle eastern nation (alt. sp.)
41. Hair-like structure
43. Parts producer
44. Greek city
46. Subway dwellers
48. Norm from “Cheers”
52. Clean a floor
53. Vied for
54. Canned fish
56. Inspire with love
57. Sent down moisture
58. Wrest
59. Partner to carrots
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1. Mounted
2. Assign
3. Wrath
4. Self-immolation by fire ritual
5. Parts of an organism
6. Person from England
7. Tropical plants of the pea family
8. Body part
9. Practice boxing
10. Containers
11. Contrary beliefs
12. Bleached
14. Pre-Islamic Egyptian
15. A group of similar things ordered one after another
18. Innermost spinal cord membranes
20. Cassava
24. A restaurant’s list of offerings
Greenlane Road, Front Road East, and County Road 14.
East Hawkesbury Deputy Mayor Jacques Tranchemontagne indicated his support for ATV access to municipal roads in East Hawkesbury.
“It brings people, and it’s good for business,” he said.
Lalande said that because there are no places for ATV users to buy fuel between Hawkesbury and Rigaud the ATVCEO is trying to reach an agreement with the Trois Lacs ATV club whose territory includes the Rigaud area which would allow users registered in Ontario to enter Québec without that province’s registration to
only access the trail leading to Rigaud because it is the nearest place to buy fuel. Lalande said discussions are also required with the Sûreté du Québec and the Québec federation of ATV clubs.
East Hawkesbury council voted in favour of supporting ATV use of certain roads in the township.
On June 12 when the UCPR approved the bylaw permitting ATV use on most of its roads, Director of Public Works Jérémie Bouchard said his department will approve the individual ATV routes following county roads, and will submit them to council for approval whenever necessary.
Golfing for the Roadrunners
annual
was held on June 15 and raised
49 years of promoting and sharing ARTS, HERITAGE AND CULTURE CENTRE
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26. Annoy constantly
28. Orchestrate
30. Z Z Z
32. Astute
34. Highly decorated tea urn
35. Teach to behave
37. Endurance
38. Urinating
40. Barbie friend dolls
42. Repents
43. Man-eating giant
45. Jewish calendar month
47. Accelerated
49. Husband of Sita in Hindu
50. Lump of semiliquid substance
51. Lying in wait
55. Cease to exist
AN EXCITING SUMMER! CELEBRATING HISTORY TOGETHER...
Exhibition D-DAY 1944-2024 Until September 1
80 th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy WWII. In collaboration with the Hawkesbury Royal Legion 472 and its president, Mr. Jack Hume, we wish to mark this most important anniversary of Canadian involvement in 1944. Artifacts - photos - models.
MUSIC
Sunday, July 14 7:30 pm / 7 :30
Outside Ottawa series MUSIC AND BEYOND TAKE METOTHE DANCE? /AMENEZ-MOIAU BAL? With the artists; Yolanda Bruno, violin & Michael Bridge, accordion CHAIR YOGA, all summer long July 8 to August 19 Mondays and Wednesday mornings 10 a.m. Teacher Chantal Ménard By reservation 613-632-9555
SUMMER
SCHEDULE
Open 7 Days Weekdays 9 - 5pm / Weekends 9 - 8pm
Don’t forget to play the games at the Hawkesbury Delta Bingo, you are supporting your culture!
Thank you for your support of arts, heritage and culture... A balm for humanity! Enjoy culture one coffee at a time! For tickets and reservations - 613-6329555 or visit www.lechenail1975.com
The
Hawkesbury Mayor’s Golf Tournament
$4,000 for the Roadrunners Athletic Club, which organizes youth running in Hawkesbury. Mayor Robert Lefebvre, centre, is shown here with some of the 88 golfers who participated in the tournament. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Inspiration
Inspire! The origin of the word, “inspire” is about breathing in, or taking in. On this page, we invite you to breathe in some of the good things happening in the communities where we live! Do you have an inspiring or fun story to share? Email: editor@thereview.ca Or visit www.thereview.ca to submit when inspiration strikes!
Champlain awards inspirational athletes
CHAMPLAIN - Champlain Township honoured two citizens for their athletic contributions to the community and beyond on Thursday, June 27.
At that evening’s council meeting, Mayor Normand Riopel presented Inspirational Athlete Awards for 2024 to para cyclist Joey Desjardins and alpinist Patrick Lalonde.
Desjardins, who recently won the national para cycling championship,
JAMES MORGAN james@thereview.ca was paralyzed from the chest down due to a dirt bike accident in 2009. Just six months after learning to move again, he purchased his first adapted bike. He was inspired to begin para cycling in 2012 when he met Rick Hansen, best known for his 1986 Man in Motion tour around the world by wheelchair. Desjardins represented at the Paralympics in Tokyo in 2021. The local community has rallied around Desjardins in support of his athletic career. He is often seen cycling along rural roads in Champlain Township.
“We recognize Joey Desjardins not
Senior’s award presented to L’Orignal resident
JAMES MORGAN james@thereview.ca
CHAMPLAIN - Michelle Larocque of L’Orignal is the Ontario Senior of the Year for Champlain Township.
Mayor Normand Riopel presented the Ontario Senior of the Year Award to Larocque at the Thursday, June 27 township council meeting for her many years of outstanding work in the community.
A mother of three, Mrs. Larocque has long been involved in the L’Orignal community. Committed to helping young people enjoy sports, she became a baseball coach, joined the Jeannettes group and was a member of the Loisirs des filles (LDF) club, which organized activities at St-Jean-Baptiste school in L’Orignal.
From 2005 to 2021, she volunteered with the St-Jean-Baptiste parish on committees and acted as a liaison between the school and the parish for sacramental preparation and organizing ceremonies.
Since 2007, Larocque has been secretary of the Patrimoine L’Orignal-Longueuil Heritage Historical Society.
“Thank you for your commitment to your community,” Riopel said.
The Ontario Senior of the Year Award is given by a municipality to recognize an outstanding senior who, after age 65, enriches the social, cultural or civic life of the community.
just for his impact on para cycling, but also for his impact on the community,” Riopel said.
Lalonde, a physiotherapist by profession, is an accomplished alpinist, or mountain climber. In 2023, he appeared on the cover of Alpinist 84 magazine during a challenging ascent he made of Mount Katahdin in northern Maine. Lalonde is also an avid runner and skier. His love of running and commitment to community has been demonstrated through starting
the annual La Baie Run in L’Orignal, which has raised more than $130,000 for the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital Foundation.
“Alpine climbing is a profound passion for Patrick,” remarked Riopel. Lalonde’s love of climbing began while living in Western Canada.
Riopel also referred to Lalonde’s work as a physiotherapist and the role it plays in helping others in the community.
Patrick Lalonde was presented with an Inspirational Athlete Award by Champlain Township Mayor Normand Riopel on June 27. Lalonde’s three children accompanied him to receive the award.
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Joey Desjardins was presented with an Inspirational Athlete Award by Champlain Township Mayor Normand Riopel on June 27.
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Canadian Authors Showcase at Champlain Library
CHAMPLAIN - Celebrate Canada Day with these compelling narratives by Canadian authors. From gripping mysteries to poignant memoirs and thought-provoking social commentary, these books selected by the staff of the Champlain Library, showcase the breadth of talent from the Great White North. Enjoy!
I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend, Martin Short with David Kamp: Martin Short’s memoir chronicles his journey from a Canadian youth enthralled by American showbiz to becoming a beloved figure in comedy. Reflecting on a career that spans from Second City Toronto to Saturday Night Live and beyond, Short shares poignant moments of personal loss alongside the creation of iconic characters like Ed Grimley and Jiminy Glick. With candid insights from friends and colleagues like Steve Martin and Tom Hanks, Short’s memoir is a touching exploration of laughter, resilience, and the enduring joy he finds in both his professional success and family life.
Le Portrait, Suzanne Aubry : Clémence Deschamps, institutrice de vingt-deux ans, rêve de fuir sa vie monotone. Attirée par une annonce
de gouvernante pour un garçon malade, elle se rend à Outremont où elle découvre des événements mystérieux dans la demeure du Dr Levasseur et de son fils Tristan.
Lucky, Marissa Stapley: Lucky Armstrong, a skilled grifter, faces a pivotal moment after a successful heist when she’s left alone and discovers a winning lottery ticket worth millions. With her past crimes catching up, she navigates a treacherous path to redemption, reconciling with family and confronting the complexities of her relationships, all while evading arrest and securing her newfound fortune.
Everyone Here is Lying, Shari Lapena: William Wooler, a seemingly stable family man, is reeling from a disastrous affair when he unexpectedly finds his young daughter, Avery, at home. In a fit of anger, he loses his temper, only for Avery to vanish hours later. As the search for Avery intensifies in their small town of Stanhope, dark secrets and lies among the neighbours surface, unravelling the community’s facade of safety. With unreliable witnesses and mounting tension, the mystery of Avery’s disappearance grips the neighbourhood, leaving everyone to
The Review presents another Fun Friday at our offices!
Join Liza McCrea-Cooley of White Barn Blooms
Friday, July 26, 2024 10-2
The Review, 76 Main St. E., Vankleek Hill
question who they can trust and who might be responsible for taking her.
My Effin’ Life, Geddy Lee, with Daniel Richler: Geddy Lee, renowned as the bassist of Rush, reflects on his journey from a childhood shaped by his family’s Holocaust experiences to becoming a pivotal figure in rock history. In his memoir, Lee chronicles Rush’s rise from humble beginnings to global acclaim, sharing personal insights into his friendships with bandmates Alex Lifeson and the late Neil Peart, alongside his enduring passion for music and beyond.
The Whispers, Ashley Audrain: A gripping exploration of suburban secrets and the consequences of hidden truths. When a tragic incident unfolds during a neighbourhood gathering, the lives of several affluent families unravel over the course of a week, revealing the tangled web of deception and personal turmoil hidden beneath their polished facades.
La Force de vivre: t.1 : Les rêves d’Edmond et Émilie, Michel Langlois : En 1803, Edmond Grenon décide de transformer sa maison de Baie-Saint-Paul en auberge, malgré les avertissements que cela
White Barn Blooms is a small specialty cut flower farm just outside of Vankleek Hill owned by Liza McCrea-Cooley
The setting is very intimate and quaint which makes it an ideal place to come and cut your own blooms. She grows a variety of unique cut flowers specializing in dahlias. All her flowers are farmed sustainably and organic as to support a biodiverse ecosystem.
bouleversera la vie de sa famille et déplaira au curé local. Le roman suit la famille Grenon alors qu’ils affrontent les défis et réussites de la gestion de l’auberge, découvrent des mystères familiaux et poursuivent leurs rêves de Charlevoix à Québec. This Little Light, Lori Lansens: Set against a backdrop of societal upheaval in 2024, Rory Anne Miller and her best friend are fugitives accused of bombing their elite California high school during an American Virtue Ball. With a bounty on their heads and a relentless pursuit by law enforcement, including drones and attack helicopters, Rory’s family is torn apart: her activist mother is arrested while her estranged father collaborates with authorities. Amidst gated communities, conservative values, and contentious social issues like re-criminalized abortion and birth control, Rory navigates a world where trust is scarce and betrayal lurks everywhere. Her raw and incisive commentary on gender dynamics and societal control resonates with fierceness, humour, sorrow, and truth.
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Throughout the season she has a roadside stand, she creates custom cut bouquets to order, she can design your dream wedding arrangements and bouquets unique to your style and hosts cut your blooms/sip and snip events. She hosts local photographers who use the beautiful blooms for a gorgeous backdrop that makes for stunning family photo sessions.
Another fun community event brought to you by The Review!
For more info, contact Alison: alison@thereview.ca 613-678-3327 ext. 1002
