Canada Day 2020, like no other

Canada Day celebrations were virtual this year, so we can’t fill The Local with the traditional photos of residents dressed in their celebratory garb, the gigantic cake making its way through the crowds on Queen Street and all the excitement and activity in Simcoe Park and Fort George, all organized and carried off by volunteers for many years.

We can, however, show you the efforts made by the Friends of Fort George, Willow Cakes & Pastries, and many of the same volunteers.

And we can say thank you to all who did what they could to make Canada Day special, the volunteers who made up and delivered the packages available through the Friends of Fort George,  and also all the kids, parents, grandparents and others in the community who celebrated the day in their homes, backyards and local parks, alone or in their circle of 10, or on restaurant patios around town.

We hope you all enjoyed a safe Canada Day, and we look forward to celebrating with you next year!