The Journal - Thursday, January 30th 2020

Children thank Saint-Lazare council for their efforts to preserve remaining forest canopy John Jantak The Journal

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8) $ 9 + ‘The animals appreciate what you’re doing’ “Hi. My name is Summer-Rain. I’m nine years old. I’m here to represent the animals who live in the forest. They all appreciate what you are doing. Thank you,� said Summer-Rain as she read her message aloud into the microphone. She was accompanied by her mother Claar & ;

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ment and our community. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something we talk about because we really care. We moved to Saint-Lazare in part

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' % + â&#x20AC;&#x153;We talk about it and want to work towards a world where the future for the girls is bright and healthy for the environment. Part of the reason the girls came here tonight is to learn they have a civic voice and that they have a role to play thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really important,â&#x20AC;? Gerald' %

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of children speaking up for the environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the voice of a million children. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to turn her name into an icon which is dangerous. I think

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by-law will then be presented to the MunicipalitĂŠ rĂŠgionale de comtĂŠ VaudreuilSoulanges (MRC-VS) in February to make sure it conforms to the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SchĂŠma dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;amĂŠnagement et de dĂŠveloppement.

If approved, the town council will adopt its revised by-law in March.

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