Several local athletes are in Nova Scotia right now for the national Special Olympics.

John Touw picked up his 2nd first place finish of the games with a win in the 25 m freestyle swimming event.

Sharon Kostyk was 3rd in the 200 metre freestyle swim.

In Athletics Nick Fung placed 6th in the Long Jump.

(photo of North Bay Special Olympians with Chief of Police Shawn Devine)

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