Wishing you and yours a spectacular Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
The holidays always get here faster than we think they will. Even the most organized of us will rush to get last minute things checked off the list. I hope that in the next few days you make some time to relax a little, chat with friends and neighbours, share a hot chocolate with your family, or maybe bake some cookies with your kids.
We all need the gentle reminder to take time for ourselves, whether that is time alone to read, start a new hobby, hike a local trail, or have a nap. How ever you choose to spend your time leading up to or during the holidays, I hope you make some good memories, laugh out loud, hug the people you love, and celebrate the season with a smile. This Christmas, I look forward to spending time with my wife and my sons, and our dog Ollie. We’re going to watch some of our favourite movies, eat too much, and likely shovel some snow, maybe a lot of snow. I’m also going to walk our dog on the amazing trails near our home, hopefully in softly falling snowflakes rather than a blizzard. Either way, Ollie needs to spend time outdoors.
As 2024 winds down, we should embrace the highs of the past year and learn from the lows, which I know is much easier to say than it is to practice. To help practice embracing the highs, let’s get out there and celebrate life, celebrate the holidays, and celebrate our communities. I wish you and yours a spectacular Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. I hope to see you around town or maybe on the trails.
As always, my staff and I are available to discuss any federal matters that may be of concern to you and your family. Please do not hesitate to get in touch by phone at 705-728-2596 or email at Doug.Shipley@parl.gc.ca.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Doug Shipley – Member of Parliament
Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte
Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte MP and MPP recognize twenty-five community members with King Charles III Coronation Medal.
By Office of Doug Shipley
December 6th, 2024 Barrie, ON – On Friday, December 6th, twenty-five remarkable community members from Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte were honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the community, the region, and Canada at large. The ceremony was attended by family members and friends who gathered to celebrate the exceptional achievements of each of the recipients. Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte MP Doug Shipley, and MPP Doug Downey, presented the medals to each recipient, acknowledging their dedication to improving the lives of others through volunteer work, leadership, and community service. “Today, we are celebrating individuals who go above and beyond to make our country a better place,” said MP Doug Shipley. “These recipients have not only contributed to their communities, but they have done so with unwavering dedication, passion, and a commitment to creating positive change. I am proud to be able to recognize their outstanding achievements.” MPP Doug Downey praised the honorees for their dedication to public service. “This award allows us to acknowledge the incredible work these recipients do throughout the community,” said MPP Doug Downey. “The contributions that these individuals have made has left a positive impact across our communities. I am grateful to be able to honour and celebrate their achievements in such a meaningful way.” The event concluded with a reception, where guests and honourees came together to celebrate the achievements of the recipients and reflect on their shared commitment to building a stronger, more connected community, region, and country.