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It was recently announced the Raisin River Canoe Race has been cancelled for the second straight year. Will the popular mid-summer run in Williamstown with a similar name sustain the same fate?
That seems likely – barring some dramatic developments on the pandemic front.
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“It’ll most likely be a virtual or digital race,” said Alex de Wit, executive director of the Hub for Beyond 21 Foundation, which took over as organizer of the Great Raisin River Footrace two years ago. “That would be the prudent decision, (but) we might change the format a little bit (from the 2020 virtual event).”
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Raisin River Canoe Race cancelled for second year February 23, 2021 Reading time: 1 min 30 s
By Nick Seebruch Participants from the 44th annual Raisin River Canoe Race at the Martintown Dam.
SOUTH GLENGARRY, Ontario – The Raisin River Canoe Race has been cancelled for a second year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) announced the cancellation on their social media.
“Unfortunately, the RRCA has cancelled the Raisin River Canoe Race for a second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” reads a statement from the RRCA. “The Raisin River Canoe Race is one of the longest canoe races in Eastern Ontario. First started in 1973, the race runs from St. Andrews to Williamstown. The race is always held in April when water levels are high.”