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KONSTANTINE MALAKOS WANTS TO BE NDP VOICE AGAIN Konstantine Malakos veut représenter à nouveau le NPD dans la circonscription de Glengarry-Prescott-Russell lors des prochaines élections fédérales. Il est le seul candidat déclaré à ce jour pour l’assemblée d’investiture de l’association de circonscription du NPD qui aura lieu le 26 février via Zoom. —photo d’archives GREGG CHAMBERLAIN gregg.chamberlain@eap.on.ca Konstantine Malakos wants to be the face and voice of the NDP again for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell when the next federal election takes place.
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stress at work in dealing with often rude complaints from customers who are angry at the pandemic health safety protocols. “These are the people who provide the lifeblood of the country,” he said. “I think the pandemic shines a light on a situation
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JEN’S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS Jen Ashfield won a free book for taking part in Champlain Library’s recipe swap. The library held the recipe swap to provide extra ideas for people to stay warm and creative during the winter COVID lockdown. Ten recipes were shared during January, including nutty seed bread, hamburger pie, and slow cooker butternut soup. —supplied photo
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