Barrie Zehrs store holds Eat Together event

Last year, President’s Choice embarked on a mission to bring Canadians to the table to #EatTogether.

This year, the journey continued with Eat Together Day on June 22 at the Zehrs at Cundles and Duckworth streets, as well as other Zehrs, Loblaws, and No Frills locations across Barrie.

Almost half (42 per cent) of all Canadians eat lunch alone every day at work. With 66 per cent of working Canadians agreeing they should be eating lunch with colleagues more on a regular basis, Eat Together is the perfect opportunity to start this habit.

Zehrs wants to address this in Barrie, so a barbecue was held at the store on June 22.

“It is a great way for everyone to come together over food which has mental and nutritional benefits,” store manager Dan Ward said. “We had live music, Clarabella the Clown doing face-painting and balloon art, and a jumpy castle for the kids.”

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Ron LePage – Penetanguishene councillor

I am running for Town Council as I care deeply for the Town of Penetanguishene and want to make a positive impact on the future growth and direction of the town. I want to give back to the town in appreciation for the benefits given my family over the last 6 generations as citizens of the area.

I have witnessed the value that strong jobs, strong housing, and strong leadership have on our community and want to be a voice for all three in council. When I say that I am “Committed To Community, Dedicated To Progress,” I mean it. I have been working in healthcare since 1978, and, for the past 21 years, I have been proud to serve as a Registered Practical Nurse at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care. I have witnessed the tremendous impact care has on bettering the lives and the health of our community. It is this level of care and passion for our community that I want to bring to town council.

I have a proven track record of leadership experience and giving back to the community through volunteering. I have served as the Vice-President of OPSEU Local 329 at Waypoint for the past six years. I have also served on the Council of the College of Nurses of Ontario for 8 years. My community involvement has spanned a wide variety of organizations including with the Georgian Bay Métis Council, the Villa Care Centre and the The Penetanguishene Centennial Museum Board Advisory Committee. Through all of these experiences I have gained valuable knowledge dealing with budgets, long term planning, and policy development.

I will be a voice for economic development and community revitalization at town council. My core values are built on a foundation of care that will serve you, your family, and the generations to come:

➔ Building local tourism

➔ Advocating for local business

➔ Supporting our senior community

➔ Strengthening housing options for families

➔ Building better roads and direct traffic routes

If you have questions, comments, want to get involved in my campaign, or just share your passion for our community, please contact me; you can visit me online at voteronlepage.ca, email or call .

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