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Has the way you
feel about
your gambling
changed?
01 Listen to Yourself
A Do you feel guilty about
your gambling?
A Are you spending more than
you're comfortable with?
Are you thinking more about A Do you feel you need to win
your gambling? back your losses?
02 Take Action
A Think about what's caused
these changes
A Do something that doesn't
involve gambling
Step away and take a break A Develop a plan that works
for you
03 Learn More
Find out what you can do at KnowTheSigns.ca
Free and confidential help is available. Call the Ontario Problem
Gambling Helpline at 1-888-230-3505 or in your community:
Choices For Change:
Alcohol, Drug & Gambling
Counselling Centre
1-877-218-0077
Choices For Change:
Alcohol, Drug & Gambling
Counselling Centre
519-271-6730 or 1-877-218-0077
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Justine Alkema Clinton News Record
Howard Street in Bayfield.
Stray cats an issue in Bayfield
Justine Alkema
Clinton News Record
Since spring, stray cats in Bayfield
has become an increasingly problem-
atic issue. Mayor Hessel said it's
extremely difficult to estimate how
many cats there are, but if he had to
guess, he would say upwards of 100.
It's mostly localized to one area, too,
which is around Howard, Jane and Del-
evan Street.
"We've never had this type of issue in
the past," said Hessel. "If it was a couple
of cats, it wouldn't be a big issue. It's a
small issue that's grown."
The problem likely started with one
cat that may not have been looked after,
and it bred with another cat, likely a
house cat. It may have then produced a
litter and escalated from there.
One big factor that exacerbates the
problem is people feeding the cats,
which the municipality is strongly
encouraging residents to avoid doing,
unless they want to keep the cat.
Mayor Hessel said it isn't that they
aren't cat or pet friendly, but there are
several issues that come up with stray
cats.
First, people have complained of the
cats leaving feces in their yards and
sand boxes. Also, people may not like
cats or may be allergic to cats and not
want them on their property. It is also
unsafe for the cats themselves to be
untaken care of, especially with winter
coming.
The health unit, bylaw enforcement
and animal control officer have all been
involved to help control the problem.
People are encouraged to contact the
SPCA if they know of a stray cat that
needs a home.
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HYDRANT / BLOW -OFF FLUSHING NOTICE
Hydrant and Blow -off flushing will take place through the Day in:
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the weeks of October 24th, 31st and November 7th, 2016.
➢ VANASTRA during the week of November 14th, 2016
The water is safe, however you may notice cloudy or coloured
water. If you experience discoloration of water, run a cold water tap
until the water runs clear. It is recommended to refrain from doing
laundry, especially whites, on these dates.
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