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Retailers interviewed listed safety, . opportunities,. + ¢ Finally, quality of life can be â€" Nes JS Marco D‘Amico. .. packaging and product volume and + Webâ€"based marketing tools and a â€" improved through better broadband l isY | Nominges‘ songs | quality as well as competitive pricing web base of Northumberland‘s service and use of TeleHealth Ontario: â€" Psts WR were judge by four .gs{&@%e,gfifi-;fieirneeds.-'Interestingly, §o agricultural services will help the Increased awareness of farm esc We judges on a points didprocessors. 5s j business. f employment opportunities and training _ : Romas ileataet® .. The report concludes people in the â€"__ + Access to large animal veterinary will enhance the rural work force, f â€"| agricultural sector in this area â€" care needs to be improved. o SV it WR | i : ritk & Last weekend, six drivers lost their licences . impaired driving and drive with over 80mg. â€" a { f ‘ ; ehlcle and vehicles for seven days. In most cases, it «e j : \ 4 > > was due to traveling a high rate of speed on The evening of October 17, a Mississauga { es Highway 401. However, one driver pulled up to. woman, was arrested and charged with i lm Ounds aRIDE check with two passengers in the trunk. impaired driving and drive over 80 mg on Hwy. s in area of the vehicle. One driver was also . 401 in Port Hope. Her court date is Dec. 5. ; & _ â€" +. charged with possession of marijuana. _ «++ ‘A tg & ; ( a I ts t im The afternoon. of Oct. 18, a Scarborough man + ‘«@Ontlnue ~A Belleville man was arrested in the,early., .was charged for impaired.by,drug, possession, 5 4 Wasas oo ©" morning hours Oct. 19 for impaired driving on . of marijuana and possession of a controlled ad iimed Wa:d :. _ ‘Gounty Road 25 in Cramakhe Twp. He is to . substance on Hwy. 401 in Port Hope. He is to _ w h: C0 eP appear in court Nov. 5 for the charges of â€" appear in court Nov. 24. I J