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Main East study gets deferred to Dec. 21 By Mike Williscraft NewsNow A heritage conservation district (HCD) study proposed for Grimsby’s Main Street East was deferred with little discussion at Monday’s council meeting. A report with input from planning staff and legal will come back to council on Dec. 21. The proposal – recommended by Grimsby’s Heritage Advisory Committee and supported at the Town’s Committee of The Whole meeting on Oct. 12 - was the subject of
a flyer circulated by Coun. Kevin Ritchie last week which contained a host of inaccurate and misleading statements, according to Grimsby resident Adam Mottershead and a host of other residents as well as many members of town council. Regardless, Monday’s meeting included several delegations which picked up on some of the inaccuracies stated in the flyer, mainly a touted lack of transparency and communication to the public See STUDY, Page 3
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Toonies for Toys is back for its seventh year. West Lincoln Chamber executive director Denise Potter (Left) and president Rob Woods visited West Lincoln Community Care food bank manager Sharlene Volpatti to promote the campaign. The campaign needs support from the community now more than ever since the West Lincoln Santa Claus parade was cancled for this year. Marks - Photo
1K walk a profile in Grimsby three-year-old’s courage By Mike Williscraft NewsNow “I remember saying to Dave, both of us in tears, Cooper still heavy in my arms… this is going to change our entire lives. I meant for the worse. But almost two years later and we’re starting to realize that may not
exactly be the case.” Such were the words of Stephanie Robertson to her husband, Dave, moments after her newborn son, Cooper, had been diagnosed with TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Complex) at six weeks old. Since that time, the Grims-
by couple have been doing a bit of a juggling act. They realize there is an important story to tell, but how much. The were determined, however, to ensure some good came from their ordeal. “As Cooper’s parents our only hesitation in creating the Cooper Robertson Cooper Robertson, 3, of Grimsby walked 1 km on Sunday Foundation has been in to raise funds for his Cooper Robertson Foundation, which sharing his story. Is it our supports SickKids TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Complex) Clinic story to tell? How much do in Toronto. Submitted Photo See COOPER, Page 2
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Cooper had many supporters for his walk, among them (L to R) Avery Robertson (Cooper’s sister), Aunt Kristine Yalling, Aunt Kate Yallin, Cooper and mom Stephanie Robertson. Submitted photo.
The proposed development will consist of 5 detached dwellings. One lot is proposed to front onto Park Road South and 4 lots front onto Bartlett Avenue. A previous application for zoning amendment was approved by the Local Provincial Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) which establishes zoning regulations that would permit the proposed draft plan.
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The plan to the right shows the location of the affected lands and the proposed draft plan of subdivision. A public meeting for this application is scheduled as follows: Date: November 10, 2020 Time: 6:00 p.m. VIA ZOOM “The Open House meeting will be available at: https://vimeo.com/grimsbycouncilchambers. If you would like to appear as a delegation and speak to the application, please register with Nancy Simon, nsimon@grimsby.ca on or before November 6th, 2020 by noon. Please note: only those who register to speak as a delegation will be provided the Zoom link.”
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Additional information regarding the applications, including appeal rights, is available on the Town’s website at www.grimsby.ca/currentplanningapplications, at Town Hall during normal business hours(8:30 to 4:30), or you may contact: Town of Grimsby, Planning Department, P.O. Box 159, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby, Ontario. L3M 4G3. Telephone: (905) 945-9634, Fax: (905) 945-5010, Email: planning@grimsby.ca An information report regarding this application will be available at Town Hall and on the Town’s website at www. grimsby.ca by 3:30pm on November 6th, 2020, the Friday before the meeting date. Following a staff review of this application, a staff recommendation report will be presented at a subsequent meeting of Council. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Town of Grimsby regarding this application, you must make a written request to the Director of Planning at the address above. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Grimsby in respect of the proposed zoning by-law amendment before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the zoning by-law amendment, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Town of Grimsby to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Grimsby in respect of the proposed zoning by-law amendment before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the proposed zoning by-law amendment the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the tribunal there, are reasonable grounds to do so.
From Page 1 we share? Does he want his story told? We always land in the same space, that the benefits far outweigh our fears,” said Stephanie on the Foundation website. “Everyone has a story. There is power within our stories. In creating the Cooper Robertson Foundation, we hope to create a community. A place where stories can be told and through these stories hope may be found. TSC causes benign tumours to grow throughout major organs of the body. For Cooper, this includes his brain, heart, kidneys and eyes. The effects of these tumours span a multitude of various faculties and require a complex care team at SickKids Hospital in Toronto. Cooper’s affliction is a rare genetic condition that can be inherited from one parent with TSC or can result from a spontaneous genetic mutation. One-third of TSC cases are known to be inherited, with the other two-thirds resulting from a spontaneous mutation (neither parent carries the gene). It is not known why this spontaneous mutation occurs. Nearly one million people world wide are thought to have TSC. There is no cure for TSC yet. Cooper’s family decided to turn something that was extremely hard and sad into something incredible and change-making - creating the Cooper Robertson Foundation - which aims to raise awareness of TSC as well as funds to help support the TSC clinic at SickKids. To date, $30,000 has been raised. For more information on Cooper, TSC and how to support the foundation, check: cooperrobertsonfoundation.com
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From Page 1 about the proposed study and the suggestion “all” businesses and homes in the area would be included in the study process. It was clear from the delegations’ submissions that there was a clear disconnect between what they believed and how the study process actually progresses - mainly that the study area and the actual properties which become part of the final study area are established after the proposal is approved, a consultant hired, public input sessions are hosted and details are reviewed with all stakeholders throughout. Dr. Suzi Peters, coowner of Grimsby Animal Hospital noted she was “shocked to hear about this new proposed bylaw just last week.” Peters also noted what
she said appeared to be a lack of transparency to the process. Noting there has been a long-planned renovation to their Main Street East building, Peters said she had been in regular contact with planning staff and asked them to keep her up to date on “any limitations we may expect”. “However, after watching the virtual Committee of the Whole meeting on October 19, I am now realizing that this may not actually be the fault of the staff, since they did not seem to have been informed about this unfolding proposal either.” In her note to council, Catherine Gonnsen noted the proposed heritage study has been in the works for many years, however, and should not have been a surprise to anyone - especially planning staff. “There is a five-year history to this issue
within the Town of Grimsby and now it has come to our attention that forces outside of our Town are actually being dragged into this in an unfortunate manner,” noted Gonnsen, a home owner in the proposed study area. “Flyers have been distributed stirring up social unrest in matters that the citizens of the Town have been widely consulted on, and actually came to Town Hall and expressed their concerns about last January.” “This is not a commitment to an HCD, only to a study, and it is long overdue. People who are frightened about this are being misinformed about what it means.” Despite the proposed study’s long history of consideration, debate during the 2020 budget process and multiple discussions at council this fall, last Tuesday Ritchie supported the notion
that consideration of the report lacked public input. He reiterated this when asked why he would circulate a misleading and incorrect document. Pamela Evans noted in a written submission she was also concerned about the oneyear interim control bylaw (ICBL) aspect of the study, which would suspend new development and major structural changes to homes which are ultimately included in the process for one year while the study process is executed. Evans also noted concerns regarding possible study and related appeal costs as well a perceived lack of staff public input. In a letter to council to clarify the many inaccuracies in the flyer and in submissions council had received prior to Monday’s meeting, Adam Mottershead detailed for council all the inaccuracies which have
been floated. Regarding a perceived lack of public engagement, Mottershead noted, “Statutory obligations regarding public notice for an HCD study only exist after an ICBL for the study area is passed. The legislation does not preclude prior public notification, but a review of completed HCD studies suggest such actions would be highly unusual.” The same comment refutes comments received by council from lobbyist Chuck McShane, executive officer of the Niagara Home Builders Association. McShane claimed, “One of the most essential aspects of the Provincial planning process that must always be respected is the requirement for public consultation.” He also asked why some commercial buildings were included in the study area, failing to understand Mottershead
noted, the study area would not be formally set until after the process had been started and full public input had been obtained, adding to say no consultation had been done and boundaries were already set would be “premature.” As well, he cited many instances in 2020 alone when the Main Street East study was discussed at council, including a delegation back on Jan. 21 when planning staff were in attendance and commented on the proposal. Coun. Dorothy Bothwell suggested the report package on the study be referred back to Town planning staff and for legal input – something she offered at the last meeting of council. Bothwell noted previously shaping of the study bylaw is welcome particularly with the ICBL, what properties can included and when it is activated.
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Casablanca gives CCWN gourmet options By Tristan Marks NewsNow The menu at Beamville’s local food bank will have some gourmet variety thanks to a timely donation. The Casablanca Hotel donated $3000 worth of food overstock to Community Care of West Niagara (CCWN) through the ‘Food Rescue’ program last Friday. It was 1,100 pounds of food in all. Among the donations were a variety of fish, various sauces, oatmeal and other ingredients. Lynda O’Donnell, CCWN’s fundraising coordinator, said this food will be a nice surprise for her clients. “Obviously, with things in the condition they are with
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Casablanca general manager Murray Lathem and CCWN fundraising coordinator Lynda O’Donnell were on hand to help load up $3,000 worth of food donated by the Casablanca Inn through Food Rescue. Marks - Photo
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Queen Juliana made an impression By Dorothy Turcotte NewsNow Immediately after WW II, many from the Netherlands chose to immigrate to Canada to start new lives. Before the war, however, Queen Juliana came to Canada in 1940 after the German occupation of her homeland. While residing in Ottawa, she gave birth to Princess Beatrix and, post-war, presented Canada with a gift of thousands of tulip bulbs, which ultimately spurred creation of the Canadian Tulip Festival. Also post-war, Queen Julianna made a visit to Grimsby in 1952 after an invitation from well-known businessman Harold Jeffries. Many had experience with farming
and horticulture, and the Niagara Peninsula was the ideal place for them to settle. Jeffries, a Grimsby resident and businessman, had purchased land on the escarpment including the Alway House on Ridge Road. He divided the land into small farms, and turned the house into a reception centre for the many Dutch people who began to flood into the Grimsby area. He helped many of these new Canadians to find jobs and homes. “I didn’t happen to work for Mr. Jeffries, but I had a lot of friends who did,” said John Termorshuizen, who lived right across the street from Alway School. Queen Juliana sat in
one of the little desks to talk to the children and their teacher, Margaret Morrison. This famous desk is preserved at Grimsby Museum. Now a resident of Maplecrest Village in Grimsby, Termorshuizen was starstruck when seeing the queen. “I heard she was in town. We lived right across the street and I saw a bunch of people,” he recalled. “I just wanted to get a photo, but when she came out of the school she came right up to me and put out her hand so I could shake hands with her. I was surprised. I am from Holland and never met anyone in the royal family and there I was shaking hands with See QUEEN, Page 12
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands is greeted as she arrives at Alway School in Grimsby while on a visit to town in 1952. Photo courtesy of Grimsby Museum.
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Smithville Remembrance Day invitation only Smithville’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 393 is taking a number of precautions for its Remembrance Day ceremony, including making participation by invitation only. “Dominion Command has made it so that we can only have 50 people,” said Legion branch executive Kathy Putnam. The property of the Legion Hall will be roped off, in case members of the public wish to come and honour the ceremony. Physical distancing rules will apply, but the public is welcome to come observe the ceremony from a safe distance. “What we’re trying to do is hold the service as
though it was a normal Remembrance Day, just with reduced numbers,” said Legion branch executive Ken Hunter. These restrictions unfortunately mean that the Branch has had to close the doors to its annual free community dinner that normally follows its Cenotaph service. “We’ve always had an open door community dinner and this is the first time ever that we can’t. It hurts,” Putnam said. However, she pointed out that those invited to the service are welcome to enjoy a dinner in the Legion hall afterwards. All memorial wreaths will be pre-laid at the cenotaph rather than
placed during the service. The names of the wreath donors will be read off. Another change from the long-standing tradition is that air cadets from the Phantom 62 Squadron will not be taking place in the service, nor stand vigil at the Cenotaph. To replace them, two service members from the Lincoln & Welland Regiment will stand vigil in place of the air cadets. The Legion executives also asked the community to continue supporting their poppy campaign. “Every penny raised here in Smithville stays to help veterans in the community,” Putnam said.
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Beamville Legion adjusts for COVID-19 The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 612 is looking for some volunteers. Since the Air Cadets are unable to lend support due to Covid, Beamville Legion poppy commander Mike Yrcha is looking for adult volunteers. “You don’t have to be a member,” Yrcha said. “We need some more volunteers at high traffic areas like LBCO, Sobeys, No Frills and Shoppers DrugMart.” Those who wish to volunteer can
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Doloris Branchaud (nee Moriarity) passed away peacefully at her daughters’ home in Delhi, ON with family by her side on Tuesday October 27, 2020 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Marcel (Marc) Branchaud. Daughter of the late Edward and Rose Moriarity (nee McRae). Much loved mother of Linda Nichols (Stan), Debbie Heather (Bill), Michelle Balan (late Dan), (and her fiancé Ed Gilligan), Marjorie Brisbois (Leo), Rosemary Gabriel (Bob). Cherished grandmother of Jason (Rue), Danielle (Albert), Noel (Darryl), Andrea (Kevin), Natalee (Blake), Marc (Tim), Neil (Chantelle), Shawn (Stephanie) Marcelle (Scott) Alessandra and Arianna. Great grandmother of Noah, Neve, Thomas, Hayden, Owen, Luca, Hugo, Isabelle, Violet, Hudson. Dear sister of late Michael Moriarity (Lois), Mary Ellen Woolvett (Arnold), Twin sister Doris (Don). Remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Doloris was a 30-year volunteer for the Grimsby Benevolent Fund. She found joy volunteering with GBF while supporting such a wonderful cause. She and her husband Marc built with The Grimsby Homebuilding Co-operative 1953-1956 and has lived in the home they built together for over 65 years. Doloris’ family would like to express their gratitude to mums’ wonderful neighbors Rick and Karen Filman. They have always been there for her and worked quietly and without fanfare doing everything that was needed for her and her home for so many years. Private cremation and family services have taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. If desired memorial contributions to GBF Community Services would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-9452755. www.smithsfh.com
It’s with heavy hearts and beautiful memories that we announce the passing of our husband, father, opa and brother, Jacob Labrie, who went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2020. He was in his 100th year. He will forever be remembered by his family as a kind and loving man of strong faith. He leaves behind his beloved wife Trudy, his children Agnes, Grace (Art), and Jim (Beth), his grandchildren Trevor, Brad (Megan), Julia (Alex), Tasha and Josh, and his greatgrandson Jacob. He will also be missed by his brothers and sisters-in-law Kryna and Peter VanGeest and Claudia and Graham Poirier, and many nieces and nephews. Jacob was born on July 2, 1921 in Vianen, Netherlands. He is the last surviving child of 14 children. He immigrated to Canada in 1949 and spent the first year working as a new immigrant at Schenck Farms in St. Catharines. Following that, he began his 35-year career working at General Motors, where he remained until his retirement. While he was proud of his career, it’s no secret that his greatest pride and joy was his family. Jacob met and married the love of his life Trudy (nee Anker) on April 12, 1952 and they were married for 68 years. They lived their entire married life in Vineland where they raised their family and watched their grandchildren grow up as well. A private family service will take place on Monday, November 2, 2020 with interment at the Vineland Cemetery. Jacob and Trudy spent many happy years residing at the Orchardview Apartments and now his final year and a half at the United Mennonite Home in Vineland. We are so grateful to the staff for the wonderful care they provided for Jacob, and now for Trudy. In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to the United Mennonite Home in Vineland. Online condolences at tallmanfuneralhomes.ca.
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September 26, 1928 - October 31, 2020 Passed away peacefully in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her loving husband Harold in 1994 and second husband of 15 years, James Brown, in March 2020. She will be sadly missed by her three daughters, Cathy Spence (Bob), Marilyn Dautovich (Bob) and Carol Zwart (Peter). Cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Also survived by sisterin-law Emily McDougall. She was predeceased by her only brother George McDougall in 1999. Also predeceased by brother-in-law Morley McCallum, and sister-in-law Doreen McCallum. Georgina will be fondly remembered by nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. Georgina was born in Hamilton in 1928 to Neil and Mary McDougall and moved to Winona when she was 9 years old. In 1950 she married Harold, her first love, and moved to Grimsby. Her wide range of interests included stamp collecting, vintage post card collecting, and quilting, where she made over 30 quilts for family and friends. Georgina always loved to travel and explore new places. She was a member of St. John’s Presbyterian Church for over 70 years and a long-time member of the Presbyterian Women’s Group. Georgina was a Charter Member of the Opti Mrs. Club of Grimsby. The family would like to thank the staff at Albright Manor and the doctors and nurses at WLM Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Cremation and a private family service will be held. If desired, memorial contributions to West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary or St. John’s Presbyterian Church would be sincerely appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755. www.smithsfh.com
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The cancellation of fundraising events due to the COVID pandemic this year has been a “huge blow” to FORT this year said executive director Beth Shaw. Fortunately groups like the Wise Guys charity were able to administer a much needed cash transfusion for the youth organization. Wise Guys representatives Chris Rupp (Left) and JD Pachereva present Shaw with a cheque for $10,000 which will go to finishing final renovations at their Grimsby Location. Marks - Photo
Salute to a local hero Yes, this NewsNow’s Remembrance Day feature edition and many - if not all of us - will turn their attention to the thousands upon thousands of military heroes past and present. Deservedly so! This missive will serve as a salute to a hero diminutive in physical size but simply huge in heart and determination Cooper Robertson. As you likely have seen on our Page 1 story, three-year-old Cooper did a 1km walk on a blustery Sunday morning to raise funds to support the foundation named in his honour. The foundation’s sole purpose is to raise funds for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex clinic at SickKids. To date, $30,000 has been raised. No doubt the Robertson family is in a difficult situation but they are setting a phenomenal example everyone in the community can and should follow. M.W.
Document dissolves study concerns If anyone wanted to conduct an experiment to see how long wholly incorrect and speculative information can hang around in a community before it dissipates into thin air, this Main Street East heritage study issue would be the place to start. As we went to press last week, a stream of calls into our office flowed in - general outrage at the misinformation campaign being waged by Grimsby Coun. Kevin Ritchie as he distributed flyers door-to-door along the Main East corridor. From prior discussions at council, Ritchie had to know many of the points contained in that document were erroneous, right from the foundation of “ALL” properties in the Main Street stretch would be included in the study. As noted last week, this is not even close to the case. Yes, obviously, properties in that area would be in the general footprint of the boundary. However, as was discussed at the council table last month, the first order of business once the heritage study is launched would be to fine tune the actual boundaries themselves as well as work through the process to identify which individual properties would remain part of the study and which would be exempt. Both of these primary steps are done with full public consultation. Both are the absolute cornerstones of the study process. Both aspects were thoroughly discussed and known by anyone paying even a minor amount of attention to the situation. Most delegations made at Monday’s council meeting spoke of shock and dismay at this study being stuffed down their respective throats. All their views were
MIKE WILLISCRAFT either tragically mislead or, at best, misinformed. One speaker took the opportunity to take personal shots at Mayor Jeff Jordan, saying he had no idea what it was like to maintain a heritage home. Again, on that point, absolutely no homework done as the mayor and his family happen to live at Nixon Farms, a historic property and farmhouse dating back to 1826. But that was pretty much par for the course. In terms of clearing the record and moving ahead with the project, it was an ideal situation, however. With written submissions from the delegates, one can go to the Town’s website and check the Nov. 2 agenda and see all the wrong information in one spot. There was no debate on the matter and no questions asked of presenters. The only question which begged to be asked was what was the source of their misinformation. The study package was deferred to the Dec. 21 meeting of council and that is not a bad thing. Coun. Dorothy Bothwell had noted at several points she welcomed input and adjustments - something else delegates seemed to miss as study proponents were accused of railroading the proposal through without
- gasp - an ounce of public input. Again, for those following along on their Council Bingo card, the public input session does NOT start until after the study has been approved and is in the formative stage. Then there is ample opportunity for public input. Clear? Bothwell had suggested at council in October the interim control bylaw - which would freeze development in the study area for one year - could be delayed from the start of the study process simply to allow for public input prior to its activation....this among other possible adjustments. If you clear through the smokescreen of BS being created by three councillors - Ritchie, John Dunstall and Randy Vaine - you will see that trio is simply willing to step on the gas peddle and allow for unfettered development at any point in town. Dunstall is the only pro-development holdover from the previous council. His record of inattention speaks for itself. Ritchie and Vaine, going back to Century Condo discussions, wanted that project built with now outdated specs purely because the planning department - the “experts” did nothing but promote previous concepts. It will be interesting to see how staff will tackle the Dec. 21 report. Prior to that, should you care, I invite you to read a document created by Adam Mottershead, a local planning principle guru who dares put a critical eye to planning proposals. His document refutes and clarifies all the objections made Monday to the study. You can find that document at: newsnowniagara.com
West Lincoln council limits thought: reader Dear Editor, Congratulations to Smithville council for its giant leap forward (or was it backward?) towards Orwell’s 1984. Love the authoritarian approach to political and social correctness.
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Karrinna Bourne-Cadman
Owner of Smithville Hearing Clinic
News Now • Thursday, November 5, 2020 • Page 19
While you’re taking care of business, who’s taking care of you?? Are you a self-employed individual or run a small business? The West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce can give you access to an affordable health & dental benefits plan. Really! The Chambers Plan, offered locally through The Garrett Group, offers a comprehensive benefits solution on any budget, giving small business owners and entrepreneurs premium stability and access to group insurance and employee benefits that previously were only available to larger corporations. Contact us to learn more at
905-957-1606
or e-mail at westlincolnchamber@bellnet.ca
Page 20 • News Now • Thursday, November 5, 2020
WE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL
FARMERS !!
& 432 Highland Rd. E., Stoney Creek
(Highland & Tapleytown Rd.)
baC AVA IL
Hours: Mon/Tues/Wed. 7 am-6 pm Thurs: 7 am-6 pm • Fri. 7 am-6 pm Sat: 7 am-6 pm • Closed Sun
PROduCE: buY FRESH, buY LOCaL WE HaVE aN abuNdaNCE OF LOCaL PROduCE aNd FRuIT FROM OuR LOCaL FaRMERS
BRUSSELS SPROUTS .................... $1.99lb LOCALLY GROWN
HONEY CRISP aPPLES.....................$1.79lb LOCALLY GROWN
FRESH BNLS SKINLESS
ASS’T APPLES 5 lb. Bag ................
STORE BAKED
2/$1.00 HERMIT COOKIES Pkg of 12 ...................$6.59ea NANAIMO BAR ....................................... $1.09ea BAQUETTE ROLL
CHICKEN bREaST
2
STORE BAKED
$ 99
5.99ea ASS’T SQUASH................................................ 99¢lb COOKINg ONIONS. 10 lb. ......... $4.99ea KALE ......................................................... $1.49bunch NAVEL ORANGE .......................................................99¢lb LOCALLY GROWN
BAKERY:
$
LOCALLY GROWN LOCALLY GROWN LOCALLY GROWN
SWEET
DELI:
HIGHLANDS Medium OR Well Done
ROAST BEEF 100 gram .............................. $2.64 SALERNO
PROVOLONE CHEESE CUDDY
/lb
FISH:
6.60 KG.
FROZEN
HaddOCK FILLET 400 gram. ................ $6.49ea CaFE
CHICKEN SCHNITzEL ON a buN ............ $5.49ea
RED SKIN POTATOES 1.8 kg. ..... $9.49ea HASH BROWN PATTIES 3.5 lb. .....
THURSDAY ONLY:
VEAL PARMIGIANNI ON A BUN .. $7.99ea
7.99ea 3.49ea
$
$
$
SQUID RING 550 gram ...............................$7.49ea
FROZEN
FROZEN
100 gram ..
2.46 2.63
$
FROZEN
dICEd ONION 1 kg............................... $2.49ea SLICEd PEaCHES 1 kg......................
100 gram ..................
OVEN ROAST TURKEY BREAST
FROZEN
FROZEN
..............................
SATURDAY ONLY:
PORKETTa ON a buN aPPLE buTTER, COLESLaW, POP OR WaTER .............. $7.99ea
FRESH LEAN
GROUND TURKEY OR VEAL 9.90 kg.
4
$ 49
lb.
FRESH
HIGHLANDS NATURALLY SMOKED
VEAL STEW
11.00 kg.
4
HIGHLANDS NATURALLY SMOKED
$ 99
GERMAN SAUSAGE
lb.
11.00 kg.
4
$ 99
lb.
$ STRIPLOIN STEAK .................... CUT FROM CANADA GR. AA OR HIGHER .
905-662-8396
ASS’T PEPPERONI STICKS
7
$ 49
9.99
MANY MORE IN-STORE SPECIALS
Specials effective Thursday, November 5 - Wednesday, November 11, 2020
lb.
lb.
BEEF SOUP MEAT
3
$ 79 8.36 kg.
lb.
OLIEBOLLEN
AND APPLE FRITTERS
EVERY SATURDAY FROM 11-3 PM
www.highlandcountrymarkets.com