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Immaculate Conception School to welcome Nobel Peace Prize winner

Immaculate Conception School in Formosa will host a special guest on Friday.

Students will be welcoming Dr. Denis Mukwege at 1:30 p.m.

Dr. Mukwege won the 2018 Nobel Peace prize for his efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflicts around the world. He is currently visiting family in Bruce County and agreed to come for a brief visit with ICS students.

Dr. Mukwege is known worldwide as "The Man Who Mends Women" for his efforts to stop all forms of violence against women.

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The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1993. The Jays beat the visiting Seattle Mariners 4-3 Monday to win the American League Championship Series in seven games.

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Ejaye McComb appointed to Georgian Bluffs Council

Georgian Bluffs Council has named Ejaye McComb to fill the seat left vacant by former Councillor Ryan Thompson, who stepped down in September to become the Township’s new Chief Administrative Officer.