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All Six Nations of the Grand River departments will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day, with regular office hours resuming Thursday, Nov. 12. The announcement was issued by the official Six Nations account on Nov. 10. The closure follows National Indigenous Veterans Day on Nov. 8, when ceremonies across Canada honoured First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who served in the Canadian Armed Forces and earlier conflicts. Veterans Affairs Canada records indicate more than 12,000 Indigenous people from Canada served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean Conflict, with
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The departmental closure aligns with the statutory holiday. Essential services continue under established protocols. Residents requiring urgent assistance are directed to emergency contacts published by the relevant departments. The timing places the administrative pause immediately after the Indigenous Veterans Day observances and before the national Remembrance Day ceremonies. Poppies and related symbols remain visible in community spaces during this period. The official notice confirms the single-day closure and the return to normal operations the following day. No additional community-wide events were detailed in the closure announcement itself.
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Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation appeals human rights tribunal decision on First Nations education DONNA DURIC
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The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) filed an appeal last week challenging the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s decision in its human rights case concerning systemic inequities in First Nations education. According to a press release, the appeal argues that the tribunal’s decision was “unreasonable on multiple grounds, including applying an excessively high standard of evidence and concluding that equitable education could be achieved through negotiations with the federal government, despite decades of negotiations failing to deliver equitable outcomes for First Nations students.” The case centres around the assertion that the government is not
providing equitable funding and education to First Nations youth. MCFN says that First Nations children are entitled to equitable access to quality education and that Canada must be held accountable for its obligations under human rights law. “The future of our children cannot depend on a system that continues to leave their needs unmet,” said MCFN Chief Margaret Sault. “We are pursuing this appeal because our children deserve fairness, and because the standards used to assess their rights must reflect the realities they face. We cannot accept a process that makes it harder for First Nations to demonstrate the inequities affecting their students.” The original case challenged Canada's approach to funding First Nations education, including the Indigenous Services Canada’s Interim Fund-
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to 50 percent less education funding compared to off-reserve youth. In its appeal, MCFN says it will argue that the tribunal imposed an evidence standard that went beyond what legislation and case law require.
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Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo student wins chance at national Irish dance competition
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Seven-year-old Avery Maracle, a student in Mohawk immersion at Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo, has qualified to advance to a national dance competition in Calgary next year in Irish dancing. The accomplished youngster with a love of dancing is in a unique position: she’s being raised to embrace both her Haudenosaunee and Irish heritage and her parents couldn’t be more proud of her. “We’re so proud of her to compete at this level at the age she is,” says her mother Jen. “I’m just so happy for her.” Avery, who has both Irish and Mohawk ancestry, dances out of Wilson Bryson Dennis School of Irish Dance in Burlington. Her dance style is the intricate leg and footwork seen in dance troupes such as Riverdance. She recently competed in a regional competition called an Oireachtas from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8 held in Montreal and placed in the top ten of dancers in her age category, qualifying for national competitions in Calgary next summer. Avery is turning seven today and has been danc-
ing for four years. Jen said she participated in Irish dancing growing up, as well. It was the first Oireachtas Avery went to. Oireachtas means “gathering" or “assembly" in old Irish. “It’s really cool for her first time,” said Jen. “She loves dance. I wanted her to pursue something that was outside the norm. We thought it was kind of interesting.” Avery’s dad, Ian Maracle, is a Kanienkeha:ka Mohawk. He and Jen are raising Avery in both of her cultures. They take Avery to the longhouse whenever they can. “We also take her off reserve to do stuff like this,” said Maracle. “You don’t ever see indigenous people pursuing this stuff. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it. It’s not common to see that sort of stuff. I think it’s something special because she can represent her Indigenous culture.” They’re actually planning to design her dress with Haudenosaunee design elements. “It’s just really nice to see the blend of both her backgrounds.” Eventually, Avery could be competing at international levels, said Jen. “This experience this
past weekend for her was really eye opening. I think she’s developed an elevated sense of confidence. She was a little nervous. If she is chosen to compete in the nationals next summer, what I hope for her is to come out of it with an even greater sense of confidence. It’s quite a feat what she’s done already.” Avery has taken lessons in various dance styles, including tap and jazz. She chose Irish dancing as her favourite, her mom said, saying Avery dances everywhere she goes. “She can’t stop moving her feet.” Maracle, a marketing professional, said he grew up with a “worldly perspective” because of his mom. “I had such a wide view of the world and I wanted the same for my children.” He said it was important to him that his daughter also had a worldly perspective but not at the expense of her identity as Haudenosaunee. “They walk that line now. I think it’s important that they embrace all aspects of their heritage.”
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When the Trust Becomes the Problem The land was never supposed to become ordinary BENJAMIN DOOLITTLE UE ben@tworowtimes.com
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On 2 August 1994 a Council of the Mohawk People at Grand River Territory signed a memorandum of agreement. The owners of 110 Gilkison Street in Brantford then conveyed the property by quit claim deed, for no consideration, to "the Mohawks and the Mohawk Nation," as a gift in trust. It was registered as Document A449092. It is about a fifth of an acre, meant to keep one piece of the Grand River out of the ordinary stream of Ontario real estate. When it was given, the Assessment Act exempted trust land of its kind from municipal tax. In 1997 the Legislature repealed that exemption, effective 1 January 1998. The same Act grandparented trust land already exempt through 1997, for as long as its use and ownership did not change. Gilkison Street had been in trust since 1994. Six Nations' own legal counsel confirmed in writing that the repeal did not reach back to it. The City of Brantford taxed it anyway. When that bill was in committee in October 1997, the Chiefs of Ontario warned that trust land would be lost to unpaid property taxes. On Gilkison Street that is exactly what happened, to land the bill itself had protected. What followed is on the record. Tax arrears certificates were registered in 2002. That October the City gave notice of the tax
sale under the 1996 Grand River Notification Agreement, to which the Crown in right of Ontario is a party. Notice went to Six Nations of the Grand River and to the Mississaugas of the New Credit. It did not go to the Mohawk, the beneficiaries named in the deed. In May 2013 Council adopted a committee report that granted Six Nations a meeting about the property and directed staff to cancel the tax arrears certificate and start the sale over. In February 2014 a petition asked Council to seek direction from the Minister of Finance on whether the property was taxable at all. Council voted to abandon it. The sale went through. A duplex now stands on the lot, empty. The man who bought it has said on camera that he would never have bought it had he known of the Mohawk interest. That refusal in 2014, reported in the Expositor at the time, needs explaining. The law gave Council a way to settle the question: ask the Minister of Finance, the minister responsible for the Assessment Act. The City had the grandparenting clause on the books and a written admission from Six Nations' own counsel, and it was asked only to write one letter. One councillor who voted against it later told me why. He did not like the Act's wording, land held in trust for "a band or body of Indians," and did not want to take a risk on what it meant. But a risk about what a law means is exactly what a letter to the minister resolves. And Gilkison
Street was not alone: at the time, people along the river were placing land in trust for the Mohawk. Was the fear that the answer would not stop at one lot? Then read the statute that finished the job. Under Part XI of the Municipal Act, 2001, land about two years in arrears gets a tax arrears certificate, then a year to redeem, then a public tender. Section 379(7) says the tax deed vests the land free from all estates and interests, with three exceptions: easements and restrictive covenants; the estates and interests of the Crown in right of Canada or of Ontario; and title a neighbour has gained by adverse possession. A private trust is none of these. On paper, the trust on Gilkison Street was erased. It was not. A tax deed resting on a tax the Legislature itself had said should not reach a trust already exempt does not cure that defect; it carries it forward. The trust is still there, under the duplex. The defect on title has grown worse with every person drawn into it: the City that sold, the purchaser who bought, the builder who built, and whoever lends against it or buys it next. Each holds a title with a flaw at its root that no one told them about. And the statute had a brake. Section 382 lets the treasurer cancel a tax sale any time before the deed is registered, for error or omission. That brake was there in 2013 and in 2014. No one used it. Beneath the trust lies the interest that never depended on it. The Haldimand
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Proclamation of 25 October 1784 set the Tract apart, six miles from each bank of the Grand from mouth to source, for the Mohawk and their posterity to enjoy for ever. Section 109 of the Constitution Act, 1867 gave Ontario its lands subject to "any Interest other than that of the Province in the same," and section 52 makes the Constitution the supreme law. The one thing section 379 says a tax deed cannot extinguish is the Crown's own estate, and the Crown's estate in the Tract is held subject to an interest that is not the Province's. A purchaser at a tax sale buys what the statute can give, which is never more than the Province had. Gilkison Street is the canary in the coal mine. The Crown and its municipalities had a deed on title, a grandparenting clause in the statute and a written admission from the other side's own lawyer. If they cannot be trusted with a fifth of an acre even so, what should anyone expect for the 950,000 acres of the Tract? In October 2018, the week before he was elected mayor, Kevin Davis sat across from me at a coffee shop downtown and heard the story of 110 Gilkison Street. On 25 September 2022, as mayor, he came to my home, heard it again, and undertook to follow up. When I wrote to him on 8 October 2024 to ask where that stood, no real answer came. In July 2022 he moved that Ottawa and Queen's Park settle the Six Nations' 1995 lawsuit and called the delay a nation-
al shame. In the same motion he asked those governments to share tax revenues with Six Nations, which meant sharing the proceeds of taxing the land, not ceasing to tax it. In eight years the City never went back to the question Council voted down in 2014. The language of partnership changed. The assessment rolls did not. Now Davis is the Conservative candidate, appointed by Pierre Poilievre, in the federal byelection in Brantford–Brant South–Six Nations. Voting is on December 7, and his term as mayor ends this month. The question is not whether he is a better or worse candidate than the others. It is whether he will carry the question the City refused to ask into the House of Commons. That is the one place where the federal Crown, which holds its side of the 1784 instrument, can be asked whether section 109 means what it says. So the questions belong on the record before anyone reaches an advance poll. Mr. Davis: you heard about Gilkison Street over coffee before you were sworn in, and again in my home four years later. Why did the City never ask the Minister of Finance the question Council voted down in 2014, and will you ask it now? If the Crown's interest survives a tax deed under section 379(7), what did the City sell? And to whoever takes the mayor's chair: when the next Mohawk property reaches the tender list, will you use section 382? In 2018, Davis put a
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question to me that I have heard many times since: are you a real Mohawk? It is a fair question, and it has a fair answer. Simcoe's proclamation of 1796 directed that the Loyalists be ascertained on oath before the magistrates, and the Crown never did that for the Mohawk of the three villages. So we began counting ourselves. The Nation now keeps its own Register, with heritage, birth and lineage records entered under its own law. The next time a city asks who holds the interest in a property like Gilkison Street, there will be a record to answer it. This paper goes to print on Remembrance Day. Tomorrow candidates and councillors will wear the poppy and stand at the cenotaph, as they should. But the Grand River is itself a war memorial. The Tract was not charity. It was the Crown's answer to the Mohawks of Canajoharie, Tikondarago and Aughquaga, who took up arms for the King and lost their homes in the Mohawk Valley for it, under the Pledge of 1779. In 1789 Lord Dorchester ordered that those who had kept faith with the unity of the Empire, and their posterity, carry a Mark of Honour. Men from this river went on to fight for the same Crown in 1812 and in both world wars. to lay a wreath in the morning and sell the land those sacrifices secured in the afternoon is to honour the dead with one hand and break their bargain with the other.
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Anishinabek Nation concerned about upcoming proposed federal and provincial legislation ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE – On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige expresses concern that the Governments of Canada and Ontario are using the current political climate to push an agenda of building infrastructure and advancing projects faster under the guise of national interest. The push to bring Canadians together is veiled by the uncertainty in the Canada–United States trade relationship to justify rushing legislation that is designed to ignore or undermine First Nations’ inherent and treaty rights, natural laws, and to criminalize efforts to protect their territories. “Speed is not consent, nor is it honourable. Economic urgency does not erase the Crown’s constitutional duties, including its obligations under sec-
tion 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, and the duty to consult and accommodate,” states Grand Council Chief Debassige. “More concerning is that this approach is the antithesis of reconciliation. State-sanctioned persecution further suppresses our rights to peaceful protest where economic development projects may be incongruous with the inherent and treaty rights of our First Nations and their territories, setting the precedent for ideologies of racial hierarchy.” Legislation that narrows scrutiny, shortens meaningful opportunities to respond, or weakens environmental and public oversight, risks treating First Nations’ rights as obstacles to be managed rather than obligations to be upheld by the honour of the Crown. The Anishinabek
Nation expresses concern surrounding: - Federal Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act: Currently before the House of Commons. First Nations leaders have objected to the Bill’s fast-tracked process and warned that shortened timelines could compromise meaningful engagement on rights and impacts. - Federal Bill S-2, An Act to Amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements): Currently before consideration by the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs in the House of Commons. The Anishinabek Nation has identified addressing the Second-Generation Cut-off as a priority in relation to the proposed amendments. - Ontario Bill 140, the Building Ontario Fast-
er Act, 2026: The Bill passed Second Reading on November 2 and was referred to the Standing Committee on the Interior. The Bill’s provisions reportedly include changes affecting environmental assessment and public oversight. “These Bills are not interchangeable, and each raises its own concerns; however, taken together, they must demand scrutiny as they relate to the honour of the Crown. The Anishinabek Nation is calling upon both the federal and provincial governments to pause any approach that directly violates First Nation inherent and treaty rights, disclose the full implications of the proposed legislative schemes, and work directly with our First Nations whose rights and territories may be affected,” states Grand
Council Chief Debassige. “The Anishinabek Nation will continue to defend our inherent and treaty rights and insist that legislation affecting our people and lands be developed through a process grounded in respect, transparency, meaningful engagement, and the honour of the Crown.” The Anishinabek Nation is a political advocate for
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Haldimand Tract trial resumes with oral history under court review Canada and Ontario challenge admission of Six Nations testimony as proceedings restart STAFF REPORT
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The Six Nations of the Grand River land-rights trial against Canada and Ontario resumed Nov. 9 in Ontario Superior Court after a scheduled break, with the focus remaining on oral history evidence subject to a voir dire process. Canada and Ontario have objected to the admission of that evidence, prompting Justice Ira Parghi to hear the proposed testimony first before de-
ciding whether it can form part of the formal record. Any evidence not admitted will not be considered in the final decision. The trial opened Oct. 5 after more than 30 years of waiting. Six Nations alleges the Crown failed to protect the Haldimand Tract granted in 1784 and mismanaged proceeds from land sales. The case is divided into phases, with the first addressing liability on 46 claims. Potential damages have been estimated in federal documents between $13.9 billion and $8.7 trillion. Community
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notices from Six Nations of the Grand River outlined the October schedule. Witnesses included Allan Jamieson, a Wolf Clan Cayuga and Faith Keeper at Sour Springs Longhouse, who spoke about family history at Five Oaks within the tract. Archaeologist William Fox of Trent University testified on relations between Six Nations and the Neutral people in the 1500s and 1600s. Darren Thomas, Seneca Bear Clan, connected the Covenant Chain to the Haldimand grant and described subsequent
land losses. In the week of Oct. 26, Joe Martin, Upper Mohawk Band and Bear Clan, testified about oral history teachings from both Kanien’kehá:ka and Anishinaabe family members, including language loss and displacement. Court sat only on Oct. 26 and 27 that week due to witness scheduling. The adjournment lasted until Nov. 9, when oral history evidence was expected to continue. Six Nations has provided community viewing opportunities for the livestream, which requires registration.
Pleadings and updates are available at sngrlitigation. com. The trial is scheduled for 350 court days running into 2027, though federal notes have indicated the liability phase alone could extend several years. No land return is sought; the action centres on accounting and compensation for alleged breaches. The Crown’s position includes arguments that modern governments are not liable for historical Crown actions and that many land transactions were valid. Justice Parghi
earlier ruled the claim does not seek recovery of specific current Crownheld lands within the tract. Community members have followed developments closely through official weekly summaries issued by Six Nations. Those summaries stress that the judge will rule on admissibility after hearing the contested evidence. The next steps depend on the pace of remaining oral history witnesses and any rulings on the voir dire. The case continues in Toronto with ongoing livestream access for registered viewers.
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Court dismisses move By 2RT Staff
SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER: HALDIMAND TRACT TRIAL WEEKLY SUMMARY Week of October 26, 2026
Oral History Evidence Continues The court continued hearing oral history evidence from Six Nations of the Grand River (SNGR) this week. Before hearing the testimony, Canada and Ontario challenged whether the evidence should be accepted by the court. As a result, the judge is first hearing the evidence through a special process called a voir dire, a hearing in which the judge hears the proposed evidence before determining whether it will be admitted. Any evidence not admitted will not be considered in the Court’s final decision. After hearing the testimony, the judge will decide whether the evidence can be admitted and considered as part of the trial.
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed an attempt by the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) and the Hodiskeagehda Men’s Fire to join an existing court action against the Haudenosaunee Development Institute (HDI). The decision was issued Oct. 28. The underlying case, Davey v. Hill, has been before the courts for approximately 10 years. HDI serves as the corporate arm of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC). The court held that adding the elected council and Men’s Fire would in-
troduce complex constitutional questions and cause further delay in a matter already long outstanding. The ruling also stated that the elected council was not a necessary party to the existing action. The HCCC welcomed the decision in a statement released the following day, describing it as a positive step forward. The dispute reflects ongoing differences in governance perspectives between the elected band council system and the traditional Confederacy structures on matters of land and development authority.
Due to witness scheduling, court was only in session on October 26 and 27, 2026. The trial is on a scheduled break all this week and will resume on November 9, 2026. Joe Martin — October 26-27, 2026 Joe Martin, a member of the Upper Mohawk Band and Bear Clan, testified about oral history teachings he received from both his Kanien’kehá:ka and Anishinaabe family members. He explained that he began learning traditional teachings, language, and ceremony at a young age. Martin’s testimony focused on Haudenosaunee teachings, including the Great Law of Peace, the Code of Handsome Lake, the Creation Story, and the Covenant Chain relationship with the Crown. He explained that the Covenant Chain represents a mutual commitment between Six Nations and the Crown to support one another when called upon. Martin testified that the Haldimand Tract was an example of this relationship, arising from Six Nations’ alliance with the Crown during the American Revolution. Martin also spoke about the relationship between SNGR and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Drawing on teachings passed down through his family, he testified that the land was purchased by the British for the benefit of SNGR and described the Dish With One Spoon wampum as an agreement to share the land and its resources. During cross-examination, Martin provided further details about the sources of his knowledge and discussed a previous social media post in which he stated that Confederacy Chiefs and Clan Mothers possess greater oral history knowledge than he does. He also acknowledged that traditional leadership chose not to participate in the trial because they maintain that Canadian courts do not have jurisdiction to interpret the Haldimand Deed. Looking Ahead The trial is adjourned for a scheduled break and will resume on November 9, 2026, when the court is expected to continue hearing oral history evidence from SNGR witnesses. Adapted from a document by JFK Law for Six Nations of the Grand River. For information only — not legal advice. Current as of Nov. 2, 2026. Media Contact Information: Joshua Couture, Public Relations Coordinator E: prco@sixnations.ca 1695 Chiefswood Road, P.O. Box 5000, Ohsweken Ontario N0A 1M0
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The Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Provincial Command proudly supports all the above. Do you know someone, in any of those categories, in need or who may qualify for Benefits? Please contact us Phone: 1-888-207-0939 or 1-905-841-7999 Email: rclontariocommand@on.legion.ca Website: www.on.legion.ca
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The Donald & Rena Skye Memorial Toy Drive Continuing a Family Tradition of Giving IN LOVING MEMORY OF DONALD AND RENA SKYE For many years, my mother, father, and I shared a special Holiday tradition. Each week, we would set aside a little money with one simple goal: to purchase as many toys as we could and donate them to local Holiday toy drives. It was something we looked forward to every year. We believed that every child deserves to experience the joy, excitement, and magic of the Holidays, regardless of their family's financial circumstances. To honour my parents' memory, I have decided to continue this tradition by establishing the Donald & Rena Skye Memorial Toy Drive. This year, I would like to invite our community to join me in making the holiday season a little brighter for children and families right here at home. Many families face financial challenges, particularly during the holidays. Together, through small acts of kindness and generosity, we can help ease that burden and bring happiness to children who might otherwise go without. To launch this memorial toy drive, I am personally pledging $10,000 toward the purchase of toys for children in our community. I invite everyone who is able to participate. Whether you donate a new toy, contribute a few dollars, or simply help spread the word, every act of generosity makes a difference. There is no donation too small. What matters is the spirit in which it is given. How You Can Help Donate a new toy: Community drop-off locations will be announced shortly. Make a monetary donation: E-transfers will be accepted at Skyetoydr@gmail.com. Spread the word: Share this initiative with friends, family, and neighbours to help us reach as many children as possible. Contact phone: 437-575-1140 Contact e-mail : Skyetoydr@gmail.com My hope is that the Donald & Rena Skye Memorial Toy Drive will become an annual community tradition, one that continues to grow and brings people together in the spirit of kindness, compassion, and giving. My parents believed in helping others without expecting anything in return. Continuing their tradition is my way of honouring their lives, their generosity, and the values they instilled in me. Together, we can make the Holidays a little brighter for families in our own community. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your generosity and support. Corey Skye
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NOTICE OF A RATE HEARING Hydro One Networks Inc. has applied to change the amount it charges to transmit electricity in Ontario and its electricity distribution rates and other charges Hydro One Sault Ste. Marie LP has applied to change the amount it charges to transmit electricity in Ontario Hydro One Sault Ste. Marie Transmission
Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One Networks) and Hydro One Sault Ste. Marie LP (Hydro One Sault Ste. Marie) filed a combined application to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for approval of a five-year rate plan for the period January 1, 2028 to December 31, 2032.
The OEB’s decision on the transmission portion of this application will have an effect on all electricity consumers in Ontario. The cost of transmission is reflected in the delivery charges included on customer bills.
Hydro One Networks has applied for approval of the transmission rates it charges for the use of its transmission system and the distribution rates it charges for electricity distribution in each of the five years of the rate plan.
If Hydro One Sault Ste. Marie’s transmission portion of the application is approved as filed, a typical residential customer and a typical general service customer would see the following monthly increases:
Hydro One Sault Ste. Marie has applied for approval of its charges for using its transmission system on a final basis for 2027 and for the same five-year period.
Customer Class
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2029
2030
2031
2032
Hydro One Networks Transmission
Residential Medium Density (750 kWh)
$0.02
$0.01
$0.04
$0.00
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General Service less than $0.05 50 kW (2,000 kWh)
$0.03
$0.08
$0.00
$0.02
The OEB’s decision on the transmission portion of this application will have an effect on all electricity consumers in Ontario. The cost of transmission is reflected in the delivery charges included on customer bills. If Hydro One Networks’ transmission portion of the application is approved as filed, a typical residential customer and a typical general service customer would see the following monthly increases: Customer Class
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
Residential Medium Density (750 kWh)
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General Service less than $1.12 50 kW (2,000 kWh)
$2.84
$3.32 $1.98
$3.41
The changes for customers of other electricity distributors across the province may vary depending on the customer’s electricity usage and the electricity distributor that serves them. Other customers, including businesses, will also be affected. Hydro One Networks Distribution The OEB’s decision on the distribution portion of this application will have an effect on electricity consumers who receive electricity from Hydro One Networks’ distribution system, and those Local Distribution Companies who are embedded in Hydro One Networks’ distribution system. If the distribution portion of the application is approved as filed, in addition to the transmission charges, approximately 60% of residential customers would see the typical monthly bill impacts below, which include the Distribution Rate Protection (DRP) Program. The DRP Program is funded by the provincial government to keep the delivery charges more affordable for year-round medium and low density residential customers. Customer Class
Other customers, including businesses, will be affected. Other Hydro One Networks has also applied to dispose of certain Group 1 (routine) and Group 2 (special purpose) deferral and variance accounts. It is important to review the application carefully to determine whether you may be affected by these changes.
YOU SHOULD KNOW There are three types of OEB hearings: oral, electronic and written. Hydro One Networks and Hydro One Sault Ste. Marie have applied for an oral hearing. The OEB is considering this request. If you think a different hearing type is needed, you can write to us to explain why. During this hearing, we will hear questions and arguments from participants about this case. We will also hear questions and arguments from participants that have registered as intervenors. After the hearing, we will decide whether to approve the application. HAVE YOUR SAY You have the right to information about this application and to participate in the process. Visit www.oeb.ca/notice and use file number EB-2026-0164 to: • Review the application • File a letter with your comments • Apply to become an intervenor IMPORTANT DATES
2028
2029
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2031
2032
You must engage with the OEB on or before November 24, 2026 to:
Residential Medium ($0.10) Density (750 kWh)
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
• Provide input on the hearing type (oral, electronic or written)
Residential Low Density (750 kWh)
$0.00
$0.00
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For a typical residential urban density and a typical general service customer (GSe) of Hydro One Networks, if the application is approved, they would see the following monthly changes that are in addition to the transmission changes: Customer Class
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
Residential Urban Density (750 kW)
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General Service less $49.39 $26.34 $20.40 $8.44 $8.89 than 50 kW (2,000 kWh) Other customers, including businesses, will be affected. This hearing will be held under section 78 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, c.15, Schedule B. Ce document est aussi disponible en français.
• Apply to be an intervenor If you do not, the hearing will move forward without you, and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding. PRIVACY If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. If you are a business or if you apply to become an intervenor, all the information you file will be on the OEB website.
LEARN MORE Ontario Energy Board /TTY: 1 877-632-2727 Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM oeb.ca/notice
Hydro One Networks Inc. 1 888-664-9376 Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM hydroone.com
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Powering Ontario’s future Our proposed 2028-2032 investment plan Ontario’s electricity needs are growing, with demand projected to increase by up to 65% by 2050. At the same time, more frequent and severe storms are putting greater pressure on the grid. To address these challenges and other critical needs, Hydro One has submitted our 2028-2032 investment plan to the Ontario Energy Board for approval. It was informed by feedback from more than 100,000 customers across Ontario and focuses on:
Growth
of the electricity system to meet increasing demand
Reliability
Security
improvements through updating equipment and technology
strengthened to protect from physical and cyber threats
By the numbers Enable approximately 6,000 megawatts of electricity capacity. That’s enough electricity to serve about 5 million homes.
Replace or refurbish 85,000+ distribution poles to reduce equipment failures and make power lines more resilient during storms.
Upgrade approximately 1,400 kilometres of transmission lines to improve reliability and address aging equipment.
Equip 90% of major distribution lines with smart switching technology to automatically detect outages and enable faster restoration of power.
Customer class
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2029-2032 average
Medium density**
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$0.00
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$0.00
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$3.74
For transmission*, a typical residential customer’s monthly bill would increase by an average of $1.14 each year over the five-year period. For distribution, the residential rate classes above would see these monthly changes over the rate period. *Excludes Hydro One Sault Ste. Marie LP transmission (about $0.02 each year on the monthly bill). **For medium and low density residential customers, base distribution charges would decrease in 2028 and remain unchanged in the following years, largely due to Distribution Rate Protection.
Learn more at HydroOne.com/InvestmentPlan
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SCOREBOARD WATCHIN WEEK 42 By Jazz Fuller Sgeno and welcome back! Let’s dive right into it! In NFL football news, The Bills won their matchup against the 6-1 Minnesota Vikings with a decisive 23-6 road victory! The Bills now sit tied for first place in the entire NFL alongside the San Fransisco 49ers with 7-1 records. The Chicago Bears & Denver Broncos sit behind them with 7-2 records, with 6 teams tied with 6-2 records; Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions,
Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals & Minnesota Vikings. The NFL trade line ends Tuesday November 10th at 4pm so we will see if any NFL teams including the Buffalo Bills make any drastic moves to improve their teams for the second half of the NFL regular season. The 7-1 Bills are on the road this Sunday for a 1pm matchup against the 2-7 New York Jets in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Currently the Bills are 4-0 on the road this season and are a big 7 point favourite to win this game.
In NHL hockey news, Our local favourite hockey teams, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres sit very close to the bottom of the Atlantic Division with 8-9-2 & 8-6-3 records. The Leafs have lost 3 straight games and look like a team everyone is dying to play right now as their team looks like an absolute dumpster fire. The Sabres beat a bad Columbus Bluejackets team last week but took two home ice L’s to both the Ottawa Senators and Las Vegas Golden Knights.
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A Cosmic Alignment: Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle Marks 30-Year Milestone Under the Harvest Moon NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON — As the Full Harvest Corn Moon (Mandaamin Giizis in Anishinaabemowin / Ojibwe / Chippewa language, and Ohiokwá:kon in Mohawk) prepares to illuminate the skies on September 15–16, 2027, the Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle (IDHC) will gather in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, to mark a historic milestone. Celebrating 30 years of dedicated service to Indigenous healthcare sovereignty, clinical innovation and traditional wellness pathways, IDHC’s upcoming annual conference invites forward-thinking organizations to “Align Your Purpose with the Stars.” Guided by the principle that "community knows what community needs," this milestone gathering serves as a sacred calling together for community wellness, resilience, and transformation. By weaving together complementary ways of knowing, IDHC brings to life the Two-Eyed Seeing approach to
healthcare, fusing contemporary western scientific insights with traditional Indigenous knowledge. This milestone event expands upon the resounding success of IDHC’s recent 2026 conference, which demonstrated an exceptional alignment between IDHC's core services and the interconnected care ecosystem— community members, frontline healthcare workers and strategic collaborators—it supports across Ontario. Evaluations from the 2026 event demonstrate the far reaching, community-led footprint of IDHC’s work: • Unprecedented Reach 817 total registrants spanning 211 cities, 9 provinces, 2 territories, and 11 US states. • Broad Representation Attendance from at least 62 First Nations, 26 Indigenous Friendship Centres, 273 health centres and 24 universities.
• Integrated Care A diverse collective of 228 evaluators, including 126 frontline health workers, 113 community members and traditional practitioners. • Cultural Resonance Achieving 100% positive qualitative feedback regarding presenters, clinical experts and Knowledge Carriers. "Just as our ancestors used the cycles of Grandmother Moon to navigate the harvest, we are gathering to harvest three decades of Indigenous health reclamation,” said Roslynn Baird, Godrihwasidso (Cayuga "Overseer") and CEO of IDHC. "The people have given us a clear mandate for this milestone year. For Indigenous communities, face-to-face gathering is cultural medicine. It builds the trust required to combat frontline worker isolation and to build back capacity."
In response to direct feedback from grassroots frontline workers and Elders, the 2027 milestone conference will include in-person and virtual attendance and practical resources. Attendees will access practical "how-to" guides, community care programs, and actionable insights to take back to their communities. To realize this cosmic vision, IDHC invites reciprocal funding partnerships with Indigenous organizations and allies committed to fulfilling the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action on health. Potential partners are invited to align with IDHC’s sponsorship tiers to support frontline health workers and celebrate the reclamation of wellness pathways. For more information, to view the 2026 evaluation report, or to discuss sponsorship options, please visit www. idhc.life or contact the operations team directly.
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Public Lecture will explore legal and environmental factors in drinking water projects in southwestern Ontario MEDIA RELEASE November 9, 2026 BRANTFORD - Brant Land Trust is pleased to announce Theresa McClenaghan, Executive Director of the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) will be the first speaker for the 2026/27 Public Lecture Series: Natural Resources Awareness and Protection in the Grand River Watershed. This is the second year of the annual lecture series sponsored by Brant Land Trust in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University and the Laurier Institute for Water Science. This lecture will explore the history of our drinking water infrastructure and the legal and environmental factors shaping future projects. Over the past several decades there have been various proposals for major drinking water projects in southwestern Ontario, some that have been built, and some that have not so far. Building on recent research by CELA, McClenaghan will provide an overview of the history of existing systems, review the drinking water and planning laws that would apply to new proposals as well as some of the major factors that need to be considered, such as impacts on human health, community growth and long-term environmental resilience. Lecture Title: Building Big Water: Drinking Water Projects in Southwestern Ontario - Environmental Law Factors Date/Time: Thursday November 19, 2026 at 7:00PM Location: Research and Academic Centre East, Room RCE 004, 150 Dalhousie St., Brantford The lecture will be presented in-person and online. Admission is free. Registration is required. In person seating is firstcome, first-seated. To register, visit: https://Theresa-McC l e n a g h a n - B LT- L I W S . eventbrite.ca
“Water is life. All living things require water quality and quantity.” - Larry Mellors, Brant Land Trust Theresa McClenaghan is Executive Director and Counsel, Canadian Environmental Law Association (https:// cela.ca/). McClenaghan’s focus is environmental health and environmental safety, emergency planning and preparedness, particularly in the areas of energy and water. She has practised public interest environmental law on behalf of individuals, citizens’ groups, ENGOs, and members of Indigenous communities, both in private practice from the mid 1980s, and then at CELA. Education and qualifications include: LL.B. (1984), B.Sc. (Geol.) from Western (2020), LL.M. in constitutional law from Osgoode (1999), diploma in Environmental Health from McMaster (1999). Awarded Honourary Doctorate of Laws from Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University (2024). As senior water policy advisor to the Ontario Minister of the Environment (2006-07), McClenaghan was responsible for overseeing the passage of the Clean Water Act to protect sources of drinking water, and implementation of the remaining Walkerton Inquiry recommendations. She has represented clients at the Supreme Court of Canada, Federal Court of Appeal and Trial Division and the Ontario and Saskatchewan Courts of Appeal. She was the co-author of the three-volume annotated Ontario Water Law (Canada Law Book), and has written a number of book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. McClenaghan has appeared before the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Federal Court on a number of nuclear power environmental assessment and licensing matters, especially focussing on emergency planning and safety. Laurier Institute for
Water Science (LIWS https://liws.wlu.ca/) is a multidisciplinary, collaborative undertaking among researchers in the Faculty of Arts, the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics and the Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University. The institute focuses on research in hy-
drological sciences, ecology and biogeochemical sciences, and public policy and management, encompassing the scientific, social, legal, economic and organizational dimensions of the natural environment focused on the common theme of water, ecosystem and human health.
Brant Land Trust (http://brantlandtrust. ca/) is a registered non-profit charitable organization since 2010, dedicated to conserving, preserving and restoring the ecosystems, habitat and biodiversity in the County of Brant and the City of Brantford. This com-
mitment is demonstrated through building relationships, acquiring, securing and stewarding land, restoring habitat, and doing outreach and education. For more information, or to arrange an interview, please contact Rob Knechtel: events@brantlandtrust.ca
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Six Nations outlines financial supports for kin-care placements Notice clarifies options when relatives care for children JACE KOBLUN
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Foot Care for Indigenous Diabetes Wellness Simple Steps to Protect Your Health When living with diabetes, experiencing high blood sugar levels means that minor foot concerns can quickly develop into severe complications. Integrating daily self-inspections into your routine is a powerful way to prevent foot issues from starting or worsening. By taking a few minutes each day to check your feet, you protect your mobility, independence, and well-being. How to Conduct a Thorough Foot Self-Inspection Prepare your space Choose a comfortable spot to sit that has good lighting. Clear the surface Gently wipe away any lint, dirt, or debris from your feet. Check every angle Use a small mirror to better see the bottoms of your feet and the spaces between your toes. Look for visual cues Scan your skin for any signs of breakage, blistering, bruising, color changes or swelling. Feel for changes Touch your feet to check for unusual temperature differences (spots that feel overly hot or cold) or changes to the shape of the bones. Be mindful of scent Note any unusual odor, which can be an early sign of infection. Document and treat Write down any changes you notice, and provide first aid to any concerns. Act quickly Follow up with a healthcare provider or a foot care specialist within 24 to 48 hours if you discover any new or worsening issues.
Six Nations of the Grand River released a community notice Nov. 3 detailing financial supports available for kin-care arrangements. Kin care occurs when relatives or close friends take responsibility for children whose parents are unable to provide care. The notice states that kin-care subsidy is a mandated child-protection matter usually supported financially by Ogwadeni:deo Services or by child-protection services located off-reserve. Customary care is listed as another financial support option available through those same services. The notice acknowledges that kin-out-of-care or family placements do not always provide consistent support, making additional resources necessary in some situations. Print-
able PDF versions of the information were linked for community members. The announcement forms part of ongoing efforts to inform families about available programs administered through local and partner agencies. Ogwadeni:deo Services operates as the child-welfare agency serving the territory. Off-reserve child-protection services become involved when placements cross jurisdictional lines. The distinction between formal kin-care subsidy and less formal family placements is highlighted to help caregivers understand eligibility. Community members seeking assistance are directed to contact the relevant services for assessment. The notice does not introduce new funding streams but clarifies existing pathways. Similar information has been shared periodically to address recurring questions from families.
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Child welfare on the territory operates under frameworks that prioritize keeping children connected to extended family and community whenever possible. Customary care arrangements often reflect Haudenosaunee practices of collective responsibility for children. Financial consistency remains a practical challenge for some households that step forward to provide care. The notice aims to reduce uncertainty by pointing caregivers toward the correct offices. Further details on eligibility criteria and application processes are available directly from Ogwadeni:deo Services or the identified off-reserve agencies. Six Nations administration continues to post community notices on its website and social channels to keep residents informed of program updates. The Nov. 3 release joins a series of practical advisories issued throughout the year.
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Tire pressure metric 4. Request 7. Clairvoyance 10. 007’s creator Fleming 11. Male adult 12. Norse mythological figure 13. Coffin cloths 15. Breeze through 16. Ladyfish genus 19. We all take them 21. Nobleman’s jurisdiction 23. Members of U.S. Navy 24. Rummy-like card game 25. Unable to move 26. Type of horse 27. Parted 30. Woman’s cloak 34. South American plant 35. Prohibit 36. Something one takes 41. Dish detergent manufacturer 1. Indoor plant 45. Romanian river 2. Fit to be sold 46. Personification of pity 3. Rather 47. Makes upset 4. Collected 50. Discuss again 5. A baglike structure in a plant 54. Medical instrument or animal 55. Support 6. Irish rap group 56. Informal term for money 7. Ageless 57. Catch doing something 8. Lists indicating curriculum wrong 9. Pokes at 59. Prehistoric people 13. Public television station 60. Large African antelope 14. They __ 61. Automobile 17. Cooking tool 62. “Losing My Religion” rockers 18. Separately managed account 63. High-resolution scientific 20. Iron-containing compound instrument 22. Swiss river 64. A major division of geologi27. Former French coin cal time 28. Electronic countermeasures 65. Attempt 29. Taxi 31. Helps little firms CLUES DOWN 32. Unhappy
Answers for November 11th, 2026 Crossword Puzzle
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Try to take emotion out of your decision-making this week, Aries. Lead with your head instead of your heart, especially where work is concerned. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 A series of events at work may have you thinking about a change in position and/or career, Taurus. Don’t make any rash moves just yet. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Family matters come to the forefront this week, Gemini. You may find yourself in the middle of a family squabble. Fortunately, things will blow over quickly. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Try your best to turn a situation that could easily get out of control into one you can manage more easily, Cancer. This is likely to require some quick thinking.
33. Midway between northeast and east 37. Glowing 38. Lists of items to be discussed 39. An informal body of friends 40. Indispensable quality 41. Neural structures 42. Brews 43. A place to dock 44. Festive singer 47. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) 48. Northernmost point of mainland Wales 49. Most worthless parts 51. Type of “bear” 52. Take or consume 53. Defunct European organization 58. Swiss river
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, enjoy socializing with your friends this week. You have been on the go so much that it is time to settle down and enjoy a break and some good conversation. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 You are very good at compromising, Virgo. This is one reason why people like you as a friend. However, do not compromise your own ideals to go along with every plan. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Your creative side will be on display this week, Libra. You can showcase crafts or artwork that is inspired by the colors of autumn. Put your thoughts in motion. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, if you have been mulling over going back to school, then now is your opportunity to enroll in a vocational class or take college courses for more credit. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sometimes going about the same schedule day after day can put you in a rut. Change up one aspect of your daily life, and you may notice a big difference, Sagittarius. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Expensive items have been on your mind, Capricorn. However, this may not be the best time to make big financial decisions. Give them a little more thought. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a new coworker may come to you with questions because you are an expert in a particular area. This presents a good opportunity to serve as a mentor. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, surround yourself with people who have more experience than you and can offer advice. Listen to the pearls of wisdom they may share with you.
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