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By Adam McNamara, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter – The Victoria Reporter, Victoria Reporter Eskasoni – The addition of over 38 acres of land to Eskasoni First Nation is taking place through the federal government\u2019s additions to reserve process which will support space for both housing and commercial. The land addition, known as the McLaughlin Property, will be used for mixed residential and commercial purposes. The addition to reserve enables Eskasoni First Nation to support growing families with land to build modern housing and growing businesses with space to increase commercial opportunities. \u201cOur community continues to grow, and with growth it comes a need for more space to build and support our people,\u201d said Eskasoni First Nation Chief, Leroy Denny. \u201cThese additions to reserve will help us to expand our housing… <\/p>\n

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By Adam McNamara, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter – The Victoria Reporter, Victoria Reporter Eskasoni – The addition of over 38 acres of land to Eskasoni First Nation is taking place through the federal government\u2019s additions to reserve process which will support space for both housing and commercial. The land addition, known as the McLaughlin Property, will be used for mixed residential and commercial purposes. The addition to reserve enables Eskasoni First Nation to support growing families with land to build modern housing and growing businesses with space to increase commercial opportunities. \u201cOur community continues to grow, and with growth it comes a need for more space to build and support our people,\u201d said Eskasoni First Nation Chief, Leroy Denny. \u201cThese additions to reserve will help us to expand our housing... <\/p>\n

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