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Bears understand the importance of social distancing

Claus and Diena Abel have built up quite a following and are well-known for the elaborate teddy bear displays in front of their home.

These bears definitely get it.

The Abel’s latest display along County Road 93 shows the importance of social distancing as a line of teddy bears of all shapes and sizes waits to visit the clinic.

Claus and Diena Abel have built up quite a following and are well-known for the elaborate teddy bear displays in front of their home along County Road 93 between Barrie and Midland.

The couple’s bears are so well-known that cottagers, area residents and even tour buses and tourists from other countries often stop to have photos taken in front of the tableaux that depict a variety of holidays and events including Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Canada Day, Victoria Day, back-to-school and summer and winter vacations.


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Andrew Philips

About the Author: Andrew Philips

Editor Andrew Philips is a multiple award-winning journalist whose writing has appeared in some of the country’s most respected news outlets. Originally from Midland, Philips returned to the area from Québec City a decade ago.
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