Santa Claus parade returning to Renfrew with a twist
Santa Claus is coming back to the town of Renfrew after a hiatus on the annual parade in 2020, but 2021's parade comes with a twist.
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Santa Claus parade returning to Renfrew with a twist
Santa Claus is coming back to the town of Renfrew after a hiatus on the annual parade in 2020, but 2021's parade comes with a twist.
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Anand says she is 'determined' to resolve military misconduct crisis as defence minister
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