The Strength of Community at the Heart of the Holidays by Elgin—St. Thomas—London South MP Andrew Lawton One thing I love to brag about to my colleagues across the country is the incredible sense of community we have here in St. Thomas, Elgin, and Lambeth. Since becoming your Member of Parliament earlier this year, I’ve loved seeing that spirit in action everywhere I go. Whether it’s young people shovelling driveways for neighbours who can’t, residents rallying to support local small businesses, or donors filling the shelves of our food bank to meet record demand, we look out for one another here. That’s what makes this place so special. This spirit of giving takes on even greater meaning as we head into the Christmas season. For many, this is a joyful and busy time filled with family and celebration. But for others, the holidays can bring loneliness or the ache of an empty chair at the table. The rising cost of food, fuel, and housing has made it harder for some families to make ends meet. These challenges are real — and they remind us why community matters so deeply. I’ve made it a personal goal to meet with as many people as I can in my role. This has meant getting to as many local events as possible — no small feat in a riding as large and vibrant as ours. From the Rosy Rhubarb Festival in Shedden and Straffordville’s Watermelon Festival to the Nostalgia Nights Classic Car Show in St. Thomas and Harvestfest in Lambeth, there’s always something happening.
THE TURKEY SHOPPE Order your Fresh Turkey Stop in the store for Frozen Turkeys, Across our region, people continue to step up to help. From volunteers preparing food hampers and serving holiday meals, None of these events would exist without the dedicated volunteers who make them possible. I deeply admire those who so generously give their time and energy to bring people together and strengthen our community.
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