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March 1, 2019 Jaye Robinson

Over the past month, I’ve met with friends and neighbours across Leaside to discuss issues ranging from snow removal to major construction projects. Above all, I continue to hear that traffic infiltration and road safety …more

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Pat Jeffreys celebrates four decades of volunteer service

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