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Former Lieutenant Governor passes away

The former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario has passed away.

James Bartleman died on Monday, according to a release from Elizabeth Dowdeswell, the current Lieutenant-Governor.

Part of Bartleman’s legacy is a creative writing competition for Indigenous youth in Ontario.

He also was involved in collected 1.2 million books for first nation school and native friendship centers.

Bartleman was 83 years old.

  • Tim Davidson has more than 30 years of experience in radio news. He is based in Kenora and covers stories in northwestern Ontario. Contact Tim at davidson.tim@radioabl.ca.

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