I have to give special mention to the many first responders and essential workers who didn’t have the luxury of time with their families this weekend. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

The Mid-Autumn Festival is in fact celebrated by many other cultures and countries - including China, Vietnam, Japan and Singapore.

To all who observed it this week, I hope the full moon illuminates your life with joy prosperity.

Thank you to Superintendent Donovan Locke, Inspector Chris McCann, Staff Sergeant Shawn Gilbert, Councillor Jon Burnside, and so many others who made this great event possible.

Thank you to Tamara, Marcia, and so many donors and volunteers who make hopes and dreams a reality.

Thank you to the organizers at St Clare Inn and all the volunteers who made this incredible event a success.

Today, we celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day and pay tribute to the culture and contributions of Ontario’s Francophone community.

Happy Franco-Ontarian Day!