Despite the pandemic and lockdown measures, people across Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing have been doing their best to raise spirits and bring a smile to others, according to MP Carol Hughes.<\/p>\n
Hughes told parliament that residents of Northern Ontario have taken to social media to share their talents, stories, and ways they are helping others through the winter during the pandemic.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s how I learned of Thessalon First Nation\u2019s Snow Sculpture Contest, said Hughes.\u00a0 \u201cAnd where I hear concerts from fantastic musicians like George C. Williamsons and his grandson Cole Hughson or Robbie Shawana all from Manitoulin Island and Smooth Rock Falls\u2019 Johnny Lemieux with Estelle Deschamps.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hughes pointed to community-minded projects undertaken by individuals that are helping others get outdoors and enjoy the season.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn Espanola, Dennis Lendrum and volunteers have been improving the Black Creek Sno-shoe Trail on the Espanola Game and Fish Club\u2019s property for all to enjoy,\u201d said Hughes. \u201cIn Wawa, brothers Myles & Spencer Jennings are clearing and maintaining a skating path and small hockey rink on Wawa Lake.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hughes also noted contributions from the Kapuskasing Rotary Club that is hosting a photo scavenger hunt on their hiking trails, and students from schools in Blind River and Assiginack who made valentines to share with seniors in their communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s clear that Canadians are finding innovative ways to help each other through the pandemic and easy to see that we are truly in this together,\u201d said Hughes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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