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<p style="margin:5pt 0cm 7.1pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%" lang="EN-US">You are invited to the
third in the series of events addressing the issue of open-net pen salmon
farming. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;color:rgb(31,78,121)" lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:5pt 0cm 7.1pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,255)"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Garamond-BoldItalic",serif" lang="EN-US">Somethin’ Fishy’s Goin’ On</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%" lang="EN-US">will take place on </span></b><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US">Sunday, August 27<sup>th</sup>, from 2pm to 4pm</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%" lang="EN-US"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US">at the Petite Riviere Fire Hall</span></b></span><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;color:rgb(0,0,255)" lang="EN-US">, 18 Petite Riviere Road, Petite
Riviere</span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;color:rgb(47,85,151)" lang="EN-US"><span style="color:windowtext">. <span></span></span></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:5pt 0cm 0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US">Many
people think the struggle to stop open-net pen salmon farming ended a few years
ago, when communities resisted and sent Cermaq packing. But the work to ensure
our ocean is free from this polluting industry is far from over</span><span style="font-size:11pt;color:red" lang="EN-US">.<span>
</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;color:red" lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:5pt 0cm 0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US">Recently,
the provincial government announced that it is moving forward with a
Classification System to designate areas of our coastline for sea cage salmon
farming. While the government has instituted a moratorium on new applications
until this classification system is in place, the moratorium does not apply to
the 27 applications already submitted. <span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:5pt 0cm 0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US">We feel
that protecting our oceans from the impacts of feedlot salmon is too important
to leave in the hands of industry and the government.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;color:red" lang="EN-US"><span> </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US">The damage caused by these salmon farms to
our seaside environment, to the lobster fishery and other related fisheries, to
our tourist industry and to the health of consumers is horrific. We
cannot allow this destruction to continue. <span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:5pt 0cm 0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US">The
South Shore Chapter of the Council of Canadians, supported by our allies in the
Healthy Bays Network, is committed to holding community events to raise
awareness and build resistance to this filthy industry that puts both human and
environmental health at risk.<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:5pt 0cm 0cm;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US">We are
urging the Government to:<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US">not
approve any new leases, including no expansion of existing sites<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:5pt 0cm 0cm 36pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US">follow
a plan to get all existing pens out of the water.<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:5pt 0cm 0cm 18pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><span> </span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">Following
successful events in Blue Rocks and Indian Point, we have organized this event
in Petite Riviere the afternoon of August 27<sup>th</sup>.<span> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">Bring
your family to join in this fun and educational event!</span><i><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US"> </span></i><i><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></i></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-family:Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><i><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US">Stop by for a few minutes or spend the whole afternoon
there. </span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-family:Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><i><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US">Make and take home a lawn sign and buttons to show your
support for protecting our beaches and bays. </span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-family:Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><i><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US">A supervised children’s activity space with button
making, art activities, will allow parents the opportunity to participate
in educational and action opportunities.</span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-family:Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><i><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US">Sign the petition against open net salmon farming, browse
the information tables. </span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-family:Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><i><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US">Listen to a short discussion with our panel of local
organizers who can answer questions and provide up-to- date information about
this issue. <span> </span>Learn what you can do.</span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-family:Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><i><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US">Join the Raging Grannies in a sing-along. </span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-family:Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><i><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US">Stop by the photo booth for a picture with Clawdia,
our 8-foot lobster!<span> </span>Make a pledge to do
your part to protect the ocean. </span></i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-family:Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><i><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US">Enjoy lemonade and cookies while you chat with your
friends and neighbours.</span></i><i><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></i></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;border:medium none"><span style="font-family:Symbol" lang="EN-US"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><i><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif" lang="EN-US">Admission is free; donations are welcome.</span></i></p>
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