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A loud thank you to Petrolia’s health care workers
January 18, 2022
Sirens rang out through Petrolia as members of the Petrolia/North Enniskillen Fire Department and residents gathered around the Central Lambton Family Health Team and the Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital Tuesday.
They were saluting the workers who are now dealing with the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Workers stood and waves as fire trucks drove by and residents held signs thanking the workers for the dedication.
Bob Newman holds a sign up thanking hospital workers during the parade 
Richard and Kelly Poore and their grandson, Iver, clap for the health care workers at CEEH in Petrolia 
Several dozen residents, some with signs, came to salute Petrolia’s health care workers 
Hospital staff came out of the emergency department at CEEH to enjoy the moment.
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