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GREGG CHAMBERLAIN gregg.chamberlain@eap.on.ca CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS OF CHEER, HOPE AND MAGIC more freedom to move around, so long as they also continue to observe precautions to help reduce the risk of either the origi- nal COVID-19 or one of the nariants from spreading.
The second year of the pandemic is causing fear and anxiety among many people, but it is also spurring others to new and greater efforts to encour- age hope and optimism during the long winter nights. The return of local Christmas parades in many communities of Prescott-Russell serves as a sign both that the pandemic conditions of this winter are not the same BTUIPTFMBTUZFBS/PXQFPQMFBSFOPMPOHFS confined every day within their homes, they are able to get out and about, for normal business like grocery shopping, and also visit family and friends who are part of their social bubble. Vaccinations also mean people have
This winter, even in the shadow of a fourth wave of COVID-19 thanks to Omicron variant, there is growing hope and optimism that things will be better as the rainbow symbol and the phrase “Ça va bien être” promises. Around Prescott-Russell, homeowners, businessowners, and municipalities all are making extra efforts to help create hope with displays of Christmas magic. During the remaining days until the start of the new year, it is worthwhile going for a drive or a walk to view some of these displays and to remember that bad times are not forever and things can always be better in the future.
En cette période de Noël, de nombreux résidents, entreprises et municipalités de Prescott- Russell ont fait un effort supplémentaire pour créer de la joie et de l’émerveillement avec leurs éclairages et leurs jardins. —photos Gregg Chamberlain, Charles Durocher, Christopher Smith
This Christmas season has seen many residents, businesses, and muncipalities in Prescott-Russell make an extra effort to create cheer and wonder with their light and yard displays. —photos Gregg Chamberlain, Charles Durocher, Christopher Smith
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