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Vol. 24, Issue 46, August 13, 2020
Tick tests positive for Lyme disease One blacklegged tick that was found locally has tested positive for the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease. This is the third positive tick reported in the Public Health Sudbury & Districts service area this year. Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reminding everyone of the importance of taking precautions to protect themselves and those in their care. For example: ! avoid walking in tall grass and make sure yards are kept clear of debris and overgrown vegetation, grass, bushes, and trees ! keep wood piles and bird feeders away from homes ! wear a long-sleeved, light-coloured shirt, pants, and closed-toe shoes
! use insect repellents that are federally regulated
and contain DEET, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for their safe use ! check your clothing, body, and pets for ticks and change your clothing upon returning home from the outdoors ! take a shower to help wash off ticks that have not yet attached themselves to the skin ! If you find a tick attached to a human ! If a tick is found embedded in the skin, use tweezers to remove it as soon as possible. Use fine-tipped tweezers to grab the tick close to the skin and gently pull straight up. ! Wash the area with soap and water. ! Put the tick in a dry container and bring it to your local public health unit to be sent for identification
and testing for Lyme disease. ! Follow up with your health care provider to determine if you need treatment, especially if the tick has been attached for more than 24 hours. One of the typical signs of Lyme disease is a rash that looks like a bull’s eye: the bite area is surrounded by a round, red rash. Other symptoms of the disease can include fever, headache, and muscle and joint pain. If left untreated, Lyme disease can cause serious problems to the heart, joints, and nervous system. Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics. For more information on Lyme disease and ticks, call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200, ext. 464 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200) or visit www.phsd.ca.
Résultat positif à un test de dépistage de la maladie de Lyme
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a présence de la bactérie pouvant causer la maladie de Lyme a été détectée chez une tique à pattes noires découverte dans la région. C’est la troisième fois cette année sur le territoire de Santé publique Sudbury et districts. Santé publique Sudbury et districts rappelle à tout le monde qu’il est important de prendre des mesures de précaution pour soi et les personnes sous sa garde. En voici des exemples : ! évitez de marcher dans l’herbe haute ; et assurezvous que les terrains sont exempts de débris et ne Long Term sont pas envahis de Forecast végétation, d’herbe, de Thursday buissons et d’arbres ; High 28 ! gardez les piles de Low 16 bois et les mangeoires Friday d’oiseaux à l’écart des High 30 résidences ; Low 18 ! portez une chemise Saturday claire à manches longues, High 27 Low 17 Sunday High 22 Low 13 Monday High 19 Low 11 Tuesday High 16 Low 11
un pantalon et des chaussures fermées ; ! utilisez des insectifuges réglementés par le gouvernement fédéral et qui contiennent du DEET, et suivez les consignes du fabricant concernant la manière sécuritaire de les appliquer ; ! vérifiez la présence de tiques sur vos vêtements, votre corps et vos animaux de compagnie, et changez-vous lorsque vous rentrez après avoir passé du temps en plein air ; ! prenez une douche afin de mieux éliminer les tiques non encore fixées à la peau. Si vous trouvez une tique qui s’est fixée à une personne ! Si une tique est enfoncée dans la peau, servezvous d’une pince à épiler pour la retirer dès que possible. ! Utilisez une pince à épiler à extrémité fine pour la saisir près de la peau et trez doucement en ligne droite. ! Lavez la zone au savon et à l’eau. ! lacez la tique dans un contenant sec et apportez
celui-ci à votre bureau de santé pour qu’il l’envoie aux fins d’identification et de dépistage de la maladie de Lyme. ! Effectuez un suivi auprès de votre fournisseur de soins de santé afin de déterminer s’il vous faut un traitement, en particulier si la tique est demeurée fixée à votre peau pendant plus de 24 heures. L’un des signes caractéristiques de maladie de Lyme est une éruption cutanée prenant l’apparence d’un centre de cible rouge autour du point de morsure. Les autres symptômes peuvent inclure de la fièvre, des maux de tête et des douleurs musculaires et articulaires. Non traitée, la maladie de Lyme peut causer de graves problèmes d’ordre cardiaque, articulaire ou nerveux. Elle se traite au moyen d’antibiotiques. Afin d’en savoir plus sur la maladie de Lyme et les tiques, appelez Santé publique Sudbury et districts au 705.522.9200, poste 464 (1.866.522.9200, sans frais) ou allez au www.phsd.ca.
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Pantry 101 – Top tips on how to stock successfully you don’t, grouping items together in different filled muffins. Frozen vegetables can also be easily categories. Then, purge what you don’t use and added to sheet pan dinners, stir-fries, soups, pot pies or pasta dishes. Or whip up a quick veggie side dish donate it to your local food bank. Review recipes and make your list. Flip – just heat, add butter and season with dried spices through cookbooks and write down pantry staples or herbs. from your favourite recipes. Beans, pasta, oils, spices, canned vegetables and legumes are all key ingredients to make easy weekday meals. Want to try something new but always missing that certain spice? Add it to your grocery list. Shop your list and avoid impulse purchases so you stay organized and on budget. Stock up on value. Pantry items have a long shelf life, so when a key staple that you use goes on sale, it’s a good idea to stock up. Olive oil, spices and pasta sauces are good items to purchase on sale. It’s also a time to turn to a brand like No Name, offering quality products at a great value. Baking experts love the brand’s cocoa powder – it’s one of many baking ingredients you’ll find always stocked in their pantry. Ontario Provincial Police are looking for information regarding a Freeze frame. Frozen fruits and vegetables are a must in theft of copper (wire) from Chapleau Hydro on Lorne Street South. your freezer pantry. Add colour Approximately $800 worth of copper was stolen, OPP stating on or and nutrition to meals in a flash. about July 30th, 2020. If you have any information regarding this Think frozen fruit for morning theft, you are asked to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or smoothies, yogurt bowls or fruit- call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477/P3tips.com
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(NC) With cooler evenings and falling leaves around the corner, we can look forward to seasonal comforts like getting cozy by the fire and cooking warm and hearty meals. And after months spent outdoors, now’s the perfect time to revisit and organize the kitchen, starting with your pantry. “A well-stocked pantry is my best friend,” says Andrea Buckett, food expert and content creator on andreabuckett.com. “I review recipes, make lists and stock up on essentials regularly; it really helps with easy weekday meals and is also budget-friendly.” Don’t know where to start? These simple tips will help you save money and stress in the kitchen. Organize what you have. Start by listing what you have, identifying what you use and what
Announcing beds in a broken system won’t deliver better seniors care Teresa Armstrong, the Ontario NDP’s Long-Term Care critic, released the following statement in response to a government announcement of future long-term care beds being allocated to a Humber River Hospital longterm care facility: “Long-term care is badly understaffed, under-regulated, and the government no longer inspects facilities regularly. As a result, thousands of seniors are neglected, and their emotional well-being and health and safety are at risk. The inhumanity has been getting worse for years and years, while government after government glosses over the problem by announcing new beds they never even build. The first thing that needs to be done right now is to address the things we know are hurting seniors in care. We need to hire thousands of PSWs, make their jobs full time, and pay them better. We need to have a minimum standard staffing level of four hours of hands-on care per d a y, p e r r e s i d e n t . We n e e d r e g u l a r , comprehensive inspections.
Then, we need a public inquiry and not a premier’s commission. Families deserve the kind of answers and accountability and permanent change only a public inquiry can offer. The Liberal government announced thousands of long-term care beds, but between 2011 and 2018 they built just 611 beds. Premier Doug Ford has announced thousands of longterm care beds. In his first two years, he’s built just 34 beds. We need to fundamentally change long-term care, not just make announcements about more beds in a broken system.” Following the death of more than 1,845 seniors in long-term care homes of COVID-19, the Ford government has refused to allow a public inquiry, selecting an internal premier’s commission, instead. Concerns the NDP has about the terms of reference for that commission include: • The scope limits the commission to only COVID-19-related concerns, and not the decade of problems that came before it • The commission doesn’t have a mandate
to examine the role of profit-making corporations running nursing facilities • Ford is allowing some commission meetings and hearings to be private, behind closed doors • Ford is giving confidentiality rights to documents, so that the government can keep some documents concealed • Ford’s commission does not give standing to the families and loved ones of seniors that died. The commissioner will pick and choose who to hear from • It’s non-binding, and Ford has refused to commit to implementing any of its recommendations
Wash your hands
CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, August 13, 2020
Chapleau Moments by
Michael J. Morris Leo Vezina recently brought back memories of Mrs. A.W. Moore, one of the greatest hockey fans in the history of Chapleau. Fondly referred to as "Mrs. Artificial Ice Moore", and "Mrs. Hockey Moore", she played a huge role in having artificial ice installed in the Chapleau Memorial Community Arena. Leo posted a photo of Mrs. Moore on the Chapleau History and Genealogy page on Facebook founded by Louise Tremblay, and it has resulted in an outpouring of memories of and affection for Mrs. Moore. As of the morning of August 8 as I write my column, there were over 160 likes and comments on the Facebook page. Although I wrote a column about Mrs. Moore in 2009. I decided to share some of the comments made about this wonderful Chapleau citizen now but decided not to provide names as I did not contact them for permission. To me, who knew Mrs. Moore well, it is totally awesome that she is remembered so fondly. Here is a sampler:
Mrs. A.W. Moore
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Remembering Mrs. A.W. Moore one of the greatest hockey fans in the history of Chapleau “... Such a wonderful lady and community minded Chapleauite. Thanks to Mrs. Moore for the artificial ice and more" Everyone knew and loved Mrs. Moore. She was a great community role model for many." "I remember Mrs. Moore coming to the house and sitting at the table and selling pool tickets." (I do too. Every week my grandmother Edythe Hunt would get her pool tickets) "A grand dame of Chapleau. I was fascinated by her when she would come to our house to see pool tickets. "She was a special lady who did so much for the community," "Fantastic lady, She added a lot of excitement to Hockey Night in Canada. With all her hard work, the arena will always be the Moore arena to me. Very special lady.." For more comments visit Chapleau History and Genealogy page on Facebook. In a write-up published when the artificial ice was completed, it was noted that from the opening of the memorial arena in 1951, "Mrs. Moore was determined to see artificial ice installed in our arena, even if she had to raise the necessary funds herself. Through her untiring efforts and sheer determination, this grand lady, virtually by herself, raised the unbelievable sum of over $12,000. Without this amount the plant would not be installed...So it is with deep and sincere appreciation we say: Thank You Mrs. Artificial Ice Moore." Mrs. Moore also donated to a public address system and to the painting of the memorial arena. The projects were pretty well completed by 1965. Mrs. Moore was named "Chapleau's Greatest Hockey Fan" by the members of the Chapleau Trappers hockey team which she supported for many years. After the Trappers won the town championship in 1949, a dinner was held where they honoured Mrs. Moore. “... Mrs. Moore has so generously devoted her time, winter after winter in the interest of our hockey club," a tribute read "She has shown this interest in various ways, by the selling of hockey pools, putting on bean suppers, mending hockey sweaters and socks, knitting an too many other things too numerous to mention." The tribute also noted that when referring to the sport of hockey (back in the 1940s), it was generally thought of as being connected with a group of men with women being spectators. "Would it not be a more wise and profitable sport if we had more women like Mrs. Moore?" the tribute writer asked. "Without a doubt she is the backbone of our hockey club. Whether we win or lose a
hockey match she is right behind us cheering all the way. Her faith in us as a hockey team is truly unfaltering. Her heart and soul belongs to the Trappers. The 1949 Trappers team which won the town championship included: Harvey Fortunato, Rev. Howard Strapp, Basil Collings, Mason McAdam, Cecil McAdam, Ed Swanson, Roy May, Tom Godfrey, Jim Dillon, Frank Lucky, Toddy Collinson, Roger Longchamps. "Daddle" Swanson, Garth "Tee" Chambers, Alton "Dudie" Chambers, Romeo Morin, Yvon Morin and Rollie Burns. Mrs. Moore remained an avid hockey fan through the years attending games of the Chapleau Junior "B" Huskies who were the first great beneficiaries of her efforts in getting artificial ice They were founded in 1966-67 by Keith 'Buddy' Swanson, Lorne Riley and Tom Welch, through the years to those of the Chapleau Intermediate "A" Huskies in the memorial arena and the Mrs. A.W. Moore Arena in the Chapleau Recreation Centre opened in 1978. At the official opening of the recreation centre which Mrs. Moore was able to attend, it was announced that council had decided to name the arena, the Mrs. A.W. Moore Arena in recognition of her outstanding contribution. Mrs. Moore died in 1979 and it was very fitting that members of the Intermediate "A" Huskies who were carrying on the hockey tradition in Chapleau acted as pallbearers. Chapleau hockey players were always her “boys." Thanks to Leo Vezina and Louise Tremblay. My email is mj.morris@live.ca
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REPORT from OTTAWA Rapport d’Ottawa by/par
Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing
Last week I confided how I receive a lot of correspondence on the subject of masks. While that particular subject has been ramping up as local regulations come into place, another consistent topic has been cars with American licence plates that are popping up in AlgomaManitoulin-Kapuskasing. While there are good reasons to explain the presence of these vehicles, there are valid questions to be asked as well. As most of us understand, the border is closed to non-essential travel and that has thrown much of what we take for granted up in the air. Americans’ who summer in Canada have not been able to travel to their properties and snowbirds are wondering if the closure will persist and take that option from them later in the year. The agreement is not unilateral, instead is a part of a process that has been agreed upon by both countries. As time passes, exemptions have been identified and the decision is re-visited every 30 days.
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Why are American licensed vehicles in the north? For many, the sight of an American plate brings out questions about the manner in which border agents are doing their job. While none of us could speak to every instance, there are valid reasons for these vehicles to be in Canada. The first of these would be that these vehicles belong to Canadians who live in the United States. They may have a vehicle they purchased and registered in the US, but they are Canadians and are allowed to return to Canada and are required to quarantine for 14 days once arriving. The second reason is for family unification. There was a news story last week about a novel cross border wedding that took place in western Canada, where the groom lived, on the border separated by a fence with border officials as witnesses. After the wedding, the bride moved to Canada and is isolating in quarantine for the required period. Even in the riding there are spouses who live apart for certain periods of time because of their work; one such example is a Canadian whose wife is American and teaches in the U.S. so now that school is out, she has finally been able to reunite with her husband for the summer. Similar arrangements are taking place across the country as couples unite. Exemptions also exist for permanent residents, persons registered under the Canadian
Indian Act, and protected persons such as minors who may be part of a cross-border shared custody arrangement. As mentioned, these individuals are all subject to quarantine rules and must have a quarantine plan in place to show border officials. Such a plan would indicate where a person will be staying, how they will travel to that destination, purchase their groceries, and access any essential services and medical care they may require. There are a few other exemptions that relate to special circumstances such as diplomats and foreign students. In every instance, the quarantine restrictions remain the same. It is easy to see how people can jump to conclusions based on limited evidence or information in news stories and many of the messages I have received relate to incidents they have heard about. For the purpose of being open, I should also relate that I receive a lot of correspondence from American’s who own property in Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing and would like to be allowed entry into Canada to ensure those properties don’t fall into dis-repair. While I can appreciate their circumstance, it is imperative that the border remain as tight as possible. The American response to the pandemic has not been as robust as Canada’s as the outcomes have shown. That alone makes the border closure essential.
Pourquoi y a-t-il des véhicules immatriculés aux États-Unis dans le Nord? La semaine dernière, j’ai raconté que je reçois beaucoup de courrier au sujet des masques. Alors que ce sujet bien précis prend de l’importance en raison des règlements mis en place localement, un autre sujet revient encore et encore, et c’est celui des voitures immatriculées aux États¬-¬¬¬¬Unis qui font leur apparition dans la circonscription d’Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing. Bien qu'il existe des raisons légitimes pour que ces véhicules se trouvent dans la région; néanmoins, leur présence suscite aussi un certain nombre de questions légitimes. D’après ce que la plupart d’entre nous comprennent, les voyages transfrontaliers non essentiels sont interdits, et cela a contribué à remettre en question beaucoup de choses que nous tenions pour acquises. Les Américains qui passent leurs étés au Canada n’ont pas pu se rendre dans leurs résidences et les aînés qui passent l’hiver dans le Sud se demandent s’ils pourront s’y rendre plus tard dans l’année si la frontière reste fermée. L’accord n’est pas unilatéral, mais fait partie d’un processus qui a été entériné par les deux pays. Au fil du temps, des exemptions sont accordées et la décision est réexaminée tous les 30 jours. Pour beaucoup, la vue d’une plaque américaine suscite des questions sur la manière dont les agents aux postes frontaliers font leur travail. Bien qu’aucun d’entre nous ne puisse prétendre savoir ce qui se passe dans tous les cas, il y a des raisons
valables pour expliquer la présence de ces véhicules au Canada. La première, c’est que ces véhicules appartiennent à des Canadiens qui vivent aux ÉtatsUnis. Il est possible qu’ils aient un véhicule acheté et immatriculé aux États-Unis, mais ils sont canadiens et sont autorisés à retourner au Canada et sont tenus de se mettre en quarantaine pendant 14 jours une fois arrivés. La seconde raison, c’est la réunification familiale. Il y avait une histoire aux nouvelles, la semaine dernière, à propos d’un mariage unique — dont des agents des douanes avaient été les témoins — dans l’Ouest du Canada, à un poste frontière qui est divisé que par une clôture où le futur marié vit. Après le mariage, la mariée a déménagé au Canada, où elle est en isolation pour la période requise. Même dans la circonscription, il y a des conjoints qui vivent séparés pendant certaines en raison de leur travail; c’est le cas, par exemple, d’un Canadien dont la femme est américaine et enseigne aux États-Unis. Maintenant que l’école est finie, elle a pu enfin retrouver son mari pour l’été. Des arrangements similaires sont organisés partout au pays pour permettre aux couples de se réunir. Des exemptions existent également pour les résidents permanents, les personnes inscrites en vertu de la Loi sur les Indiens du Canada et les personnes protégées telles que les mineurs au sujet desquels une entente transfrontalière de garde partagée a peut-être été signée. Comme cela a été dit, ces personnes
doivent toutes respecter une quarantaine et doivent avoir un plan en place à montrer aux agents des postes frontaliers. Ce plan doit indiquer où une personne va séjourner, comment elle va se rendre à cette destination, de quelle manière elle va se procurer ses provisions et comment elle va accéder aux services essentiels et aux soins médicaux dont elle pourrait avoir besoin. Il y a quelques autres exemptions dans des cas particuliers comme les diplomates et les étudiants étrangers. Dans tous les cas, les restrictions liées à la quarantaine restent les mêmes. Il est facile de comprendre comment les gens peuvent sauter aux conclusions quand ils se basent sur des preuves ou des renseignements limités cités dans les journaux, et beaucoup des courriers que j’ai reçus concernent des incidents dont ces gens ont entendu parler. Dans un souci d’ouverture, je dois également préciser que je reçois beaucoup de correspondance d’Américains qui possèdent des propriétés dans la circonscription d’AlgomaManitoulin-Kapuskasing et qui souhaiteraient être autorisés à entrer au Canada pour s’assurer que ces propriétés ne tombent pas en ruine. Bien que je sois en mesure de comprendre leur situation, il est impératif que la frontière reste aussi imperméable que possible. La réponse américaine à la pandémie n’a pas été aussi rigoureuse que celle du Canada, comme l’ont montré les résultats. Cette constatation à elle seule rend la fermeture de la frontière essentielle.
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5 simple lifestyle changes to help you through cold and flu season (N C) Fall usually brings the excitement of a new routine, new school year, extracurricular activities and the cool weather we’re all likely craving after summer heat waves. While things may look a little different this year as we settle into our new normal, the dreaded cold and flu season will be upon us before we know it. Making a few small lifestyle changes, like adding plenty of immune-boosting foods, can go a long way in helping us stay ahead of the flu. These simple steps from Jacklyn Villeneuve, registered dietitian at Loblaws, can help us reduce our chances of getting the flu and spreading it to others. Fill up half your plate with produce. We know that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is beneficial for so many reasons, but did you know that their antioxidants are very important for our immune system as well? Vitamin C is just one antioxidant that has a protective effect. So, stock up on nutritious favourites like red bell
peppers, broccoli, spinach, garlic, kiwi and citrus fruits. Don’t forget your proteins. Many common food sources of protein like fish, beef, oysters, eggs, beans, nuts and seeds are also rich in zinc. Both protein and zinc are important nutrients for our immune health. Aim to include a source of protein at each meal and snack. Welcome probiotics. Did you know that probiotics in food can help us strengthen our immune system? Look for yogurt and kefir with added probiotics to make sure you have a strong population of friendly bacteria in your gut. We can also get probiotics from supplements. It is best to talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are considering taking a supplement. Remember to rest. No foods can act as a substitute for getting a good night’s sleep and making sure you’re finding ways to manage stress. Rest gives our bodies the chance to recuperate and fight off potential invaders. Get your flu shot. Regardless of our food and lifestyle choices, getting the flu shot is something we should all be doing each year. The more people who get the flu shot, the less likely the flu is to be widespread and affect the most vulnerable. The flu shot is available at all Loblaws locations that have an in-store pharmacy.
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(NC) It’s not clear whether having arthritis makes you more susceptible to a coronavirus infection. But much like the seasonal flu, older adults and people with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis may be more likely to get seriously sick if they do become infected. “The main concern isn’t the virus itself, but secondary bacterial infection and other complications that may arise when your body’s defenses are in a weakened state,” explains Trish Barbato, president and CEO of the Arthritis Society. Six million Canadians – about one in five adults – live with arthritis, so the risks of COVID-19 are profound. If you have arthritis, it’s critical to take precautions now while researchers continue their work on finding a vaccine. Follow the standard precautions of maintaining physical distance, wearing a mask when you cannot do so, and practicing good hygiene. Additionally, it is recommended that you get your vaccinations updated, including seasonal influenza, pneumococcal and pertussis vaccines. These vaccines won’t prevent COVID19, but could lessen secondary infection and will
prevent illnesses that could resemble it. Some inflammatory arthritis medications suppress the immune system, which may make you more vulnerable to infection. But for most people with arthritis in our country, there is no need to stop your medications as the risk of contracting the virus remains low. As always, consult your doctor or rheumatologist about any change in your health or any questions about your medications. Find more information at arthritis.ca.
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Ontario Building Health and Safety in Indigenous Workplaces and Communities
Investment will support mental health and workplace safety programs Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines; Minister of Indigenous Affairs, on behalf of Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, announced Ontario is investing $280,500 to help Nokiiwin Tribal Council provide culturally-appropriate training and programs. This funding will go towards programs to help protect the health and safety of workers from First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario by addressing mental health and workplace violence and harassment, as well as expanding supports for vulnerable workers. "We are committed to supporting workers, students and families living in First Nation communities of the Robinson Superior Treaty area and beyond," said Minster Rickford. "This initiative offers an opportunity to harness workplace health and safety as a catalyst for positive and lasting change." The G'minoomaadozimin - We Are Living Well project will offer training to help
foster respectful workplaces and design programs that utilize the Seven Grandfather Teachings (Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Humility, Truth & Wisdom) inherent to the First Nations belief system. The Nokiiwin Tribal Council will also implement activities and tools to support safer workplaces, homes and communities and engage youth through creative storytelling exercises and artistry to foster safety and mental health. "G'minoomaadozimin is steered by the needs and priorities of our member First Nations. The continuation of this initiative, especially during this unprecedented time, is integral to developing safety initiatives and solutions that are built on the traditional cultural foundations of our communities," said Audrey Gilbeau, Executive Director, Nokiiwin Tribal Council. "Utilizing workplace health and safety as a catalyst for change, leads to safer families and safer communities." "As Ontario's economy begins to reopen, it is important to ensure that workers from First Nations communities are returning to
safe and healthy workplaces," said Minister McNaughton. "I have made the health and safety of every worker a key priority as Minister. The culturally sensitive training and programs developed and delivered by Nokiiwin Tribal Council are crucial supports." Since 2015, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development has provided over $1.1 million in funding to Nokiiwin Tribal Council. Nokiiwin Tribal Council’s mandate is to provide culturally-appropriate advisory services and training opportunities that enhance growth and prosperity for member communities in response to their individual needs and priorities. Nokiiwin Tribal Council member communities within the Robinson Superior Tr e a t y a r e a : A n i m b i i g o o Z a a g i ’ i g a n Anishinaabek (Lake Nipigon Ojibway) Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (Sand Point), Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay), Fort William First Nation, Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert).
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CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, August 13, 2020 - Page 7 was the one that chose to download so many facilities and more. While the funding recently Provincial responsibilities down to the municipal announced might give a bit of breathing room to level. Now, I have no proof of this, but I have a municipalities that are hurting from pandemic strong belief that Harris based the municipal costs, it falls incredibly short of what will be downloading concept on personal observations of needed to protect jobs and public services over the “things” that he liked to send rolling downhill. long-term. Municipal councils across the province Just ask anyone who holds a basic level position in a large corporation or organization about what the are being forced to hash out how to cut costs right fastest “thing” in the world is that rolls downhill to now. Such decisions can't be delayed. They are having to talk about how to: them from higher ranking superiors. Provide needed support to children, In recent weeks, municipal leaders in · Gravity is such a wonderful thing. It is one of the only things in the universe that we can Ontario have been calling desperately for funding families and seniors Which essential services to cut or reduce, truly count on to be there and act with a predict- and support to help them get through the COVID- · able, consistent, known force. Since the very 19 pandemic. Municipalities across the province including such mainstays as fire, police and dawn of time, we have counted on gravity in so form part of the multifaceted front line to protect paramedic services as well as public health Closing public parks, cultural venues and many aspects of our life. For example, gravity is people from the virus. They have been forced to · partly responsible for bringing needed rain to the provide hundreds of millions of dollars to cover recreation programs Cuts, layoffs and postponing hiring of ground for our crops. It's also responsible for the unexpected costs while at the same time experi- · constant flow of our rivers and streams to fill the e n c i n g h i s t o r i c l o s s o f t a x r e v e n u e . needed municipal staff and associated services Cancelling or further delaying critical lakes and oceans. Scientists and inventors count Municipalities now find themselves halfway · on gravity's consistency in creating some of the through the fiscal year having to cover enormous infrastructure repairs and improvements and world's greatest inventions or even simple ones monstrous bills but have few choices on how to much needed community housing projects like the old grandfather clock. Gravity keeps recoup these funds other than by raising property Giving someone down on their luck in life $10 pulling down on the weights that keep the pendu- taxes, user fees and charges. That and/or cutting might address their immediate hunger, but they the essential services that all of us truly count will need ongoing assistance to help them access lum going in perfect rhythm. upon. Such cuts or property tax increases will shelter and training to be able to improve their Even politicians know how to use gravity. Former Ontario Premier Mike Harris was a master only serve to hurt the very people that the federal overall situation. The people of Ontario have of utilizing the forces of gravity. His government and provincial governments worked so hard to been hit like never before in the modern era. The protect during the pandemic. Clearly such plans situation for the down-and-out person is the same for Ontario municipalities. are counterintuitive. Doug Ford's cuts were deep. Without a For two years before the pandemic, Doug Ford used a long-term commitment to stable municipal page from Mike Harris's funding, Ontario's municipalities will be forced to playbook and made deep cuts to impose steep property tax hikes, lay off more staff municipal funding, including and make deep cuts to the services that people cuts to public health, ambulance count on. That's not a very prudent path to services, and child care. Ford recovery. I have to agree with a recent column by also took away municipalities' promised share of the existing my federal counterpart, MP Carol Hughes. Carol noted that the common response by many fiscal gas tax transfer. After weeks of wrangling analysts is that we all should be prepared for years and bargaining between the of austerity as a result of the spending measures F e d e r a l a n d O n t a r i o taken to save Canadian families, businesses and Governments, Ford announced the overall economy. Carol stated that the idea that Ontario would join with the that austerity will grow the economy is among the feds in distributing one-time first misplaced concepts that needs to be abanfunding of up to $4 billion. doned if we are ever to recover from this panWell, if this were just to kick demic. She's right. Just as the ancient Roman things off as a longer term poet and philosopher Titus Maccius Plautus initiative, this might actually wrote, “You have to spend money to make help get the economy going money.” Yes, gravity is among the most reliable again. But Ford says this is a and predictable forces in the universe. But if we one-time shot in the arm. As I said above, “things” choose our paths wisely our government can roll downhill so very quickly lessen the certainty and force of being hit by what until they hit bottom, leaving comes rolling down-hill at us. As always, please feel free to contact my our municipal partners to do much of the heavy lifting. This office about these issues, or any other provincial chaexpress@sympatico.ca heavy lifting includes funding matters. You can reach my constituency office by 705-864-2579 public health, child care, email at mmantha-co@ndp.on.ca or by phone at municipal long-term care 705-461-9710 or Toll free 1-800-831-1899.
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Ontario Providing Municipalities with up to $1.6 Billion in First Round of Emergency Funding Assistance Will Help Ensure the Delivery of Critical Public Services During COVID-19 The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, is delivering on its commitment to provide up to $4 billion in urgently needed one-time assistance to Ontario's 444 municipalities. Municipalities will be provided with up to $1.6 billion as part of the first round of emergency funding under the Safe Restart Agreement. This funding will help municipalities protect the health and well-being of the people of Ontario, while continuing to deliver critical public services, such as public transit and shelters, as the province continues down the path of renewal, growth and economic recovery. Through the Safe Restart Agreement with the federal government, $695 million will help municipalities address operating pressures related to the COVID-19 pandemic through the first round of emergency funding, and over $660 million will support transit systems. The province is also providing an additional $212 million through the Social Services Relief Fund to help vulnerable people find shelter. The details were provided today by Premier Doug Ford, Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance, Kinga Surma, Associate Minister of Transportation (G TA), and Jim McDonell, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. "Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have had the backs of our municipalities, which is why we are announcing up to $1.6 billion in critical funding today to help strengthen our communities and safely restart our economy," said Premier Ford. "This first round of funding will address the most urgent needs of our communities, ensuring critical services like transit and shelters are there when people need them most." "Municipalities are on the front lines of a safe restart to our economy. That's why we're working with Ontario, and all the provinces and territories, to ensure communities have the support they need to help Canadians through the next phase of this crisis," said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. "Here in Ontario, this funding will allow municipalities to offer critical public services, like public transportation and shelters, while they help protect against potential future waves of the virus. Building a stronger and more resilient economy that works for everyone starts with keeping Canadians safe and healthy. Together, we will build on the progress we've made, and put Canadians first as we gradually and safely restart our economy." In Fall 2020, Ontario's 444 municipalities will receive $695 million in Phase 1 funding to help address municipal operating pressures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding will be allocated on a per household basis and would be shared 50/50 between upper- and lower-tier municipalities. Up to $695 million in additional funding will be available through Phase 2 to eligible
municipalities after municipalities have provided and communities. Across all streams of federal the province with information on their estimated investment, the Safe Restart Agreement provides over $7 billion in funding and in-kind supports to COVID-19 related financial pressures. "The success of Ontario's municipalities is Ontario. The agreement provides a total of up to $4 vital to our province's economic recovery," said Parliamentary Assistant Jim McDonell. "We've billion in funding to the province’s 444 been working in partnership with municipalities municipalities and 110 public transit providers. from day one to understand the financial impacts of This includes up to $2 billion to relieve municipal COVID-19, and this historic agreement will ensure financial pressures created by COVID-19: $777 they have the funding needed to address their most million from the federal government and $1.22 billion from the province. urgent local priorities." It also includes up to $2 billion for public In addition to the support for municipalities, the government is providing over transit, which will be cost-shared equally between $660 million in the first phase of transit funding to Ontario and the federal government. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the the 110 municipalities with transit systems. The funding can be used to provide immediate relief O n t a r i o g o v e r n m e n t h a s w o r k e d w i t h from transit pressures, such as lower ridership, as municipalities to provide them with the tools and well as for new costs due to COVID-19, such as supports they need, including enabling them to hold enhanced cleaning and masks for staff. In the virtual council and local board meetings, and second phase, additional allocations will be temporarily extending expiring development provided based on expenses incurred to ensure the charge bylaws to ensure they could continue to funding meets the needs of municipalities. As part collect this vital source of revenue. In March, Ontario launched the Social of the Safe Restart Agreement with the federal Services Relief Fund with an initial $148 million government, up to $2 billion is being provided to investment to provide immediate financial relief. support public transit in Ontario. “Ontario's public transit systems are critical Those funds were crucial in slowing the spread of to supporting the economy and getting people COVID-19. In July, an additional $150 million was where they need to go as the province gradually committed to help improve shelters and create reopens," said Associate Minister Surma. "This opportunities for longer-term housing. Today’s historic agreement will help ensure that $212 million in funding brings the government’s municipalities can continue to provide safe and assistance to service managers and Indigenous program administrators to $510 million. reliable transit for the people of Ontario." Ontario is also providing municipal service managers and Indigenous housing partners with an additional $212 million under the Social Services Relief Fund to help protect vulnerable people from COVID-19. This investment can help them protect Thomas Jefferson homeless shelter staff and residents, expand rent support Start advertising your products and services this week programming and create longerto reach over 1700 readers. term housing solutions. This brings the government's total Contact your media representative today! Social Services Relief Fund investment provided to service 705-864-2579 managers and Indigenous program administrators to $510 million, and builds on the government's COVID-19 Action Plan to Protect Vulnerable Ontarians. The federal Safe Restart Agreement provides more than $19 billion to Canadian provinces and territories to help ensure a strong recovery and support frontline health care, families,
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Top-10-COVID-Rules-to-Live-By: A joint statement on living safely with COVID-19 You cannot follow the rules if you do not know what they are. With so many announcements about COVID-19—from stages of reopening to personal precautions—it can be hard to know what rules are currently in place. This statement clarifies common misperceptions and repeats basic actions that by now may be common knowledge. The Top-10-COVID-Rules-to-LiveBy will keep us going for the long haul and will go a long way to protect our health, our health care system, our schools, and our jobs and economy. The virus simply cannot spread easily if everyone knows the basic rules and follows them. To keep up-to-date and for more details on specific circumstances, visit phsd.ca/COVID19. Top-10-COVID-Rules-to-Live-By 1. Stick to your social circle of no more than 10 people Your social circle can only include up to 10 people and must always be with the same people. These are the people who you can get close to without a face covering; they are the people who have all decided to be part of your social circle and only your social circle. 2. Keep 2 metres distance from anyone not in your social circle Continue to practise physical distancing in all settings. For example, people at your table in restaurants and bars must be those in your social circle. Stay 2 metres away from everyone else, especially when it’s not possible to cover your face. 3. Use your face covering in enclosed indoor public spaces and when you can’t keep 2
metres distance outdoors Keep a face covering (i.e. mask, scarf, bandana, etc.) with you so you can use it when you need it. 4. Limit gatherings of any size The provincial gathering limits have increased, but the public health measures haven’t changed. Ask yourself if the gathering is necessary and if so, assess your risk and determine how you can make the activity safer. 5. Limit travel As the province and country reopen, more area residents are being infected by being exposed to the virus through travel outside our region. Ask yourself if the travel is necessary and if so, plan ahead on how you will keep COVIDsafe. 6. Wash your hands Wash your hands often and when visibly dirty, for 15 seconds. Make a habit of carrying hand sanitizer with you. 7. Stay home when ill The easiest way to reduce transmission is to stay home. If you have a COVID-19 symptom, get tested. 8. Get tested If you have a COVID-19 symptom, if you are concerned that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, or if you are at risk of exposure to COVID-19 through your work, contact an assessment centre and get tested. Remember, you can still be infected after a negative test. A negative result should not be treated as a free pass to let your guard down. Continue to take precautions. 9. Work remotely
Continue to work remotely, where possible. Reducing our time in the workplace reduces the possibility of introducing the virus to new environments. 10. Practice kindness, patience, and gratitude—we are all in this together Changing our behaviour and doing things in new ways takes planning and practice. Think ahead. Assess your risk and live by the rules. The Top-10-COVID-Rules-to-Live-By are simple yet powerful actions that will get us through this pandemic safely. Together we learn, together we adapt, and together we will be proud of how we successfully pulled through the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Medical Officer of Health, Public Health Sudbury & Districts Chief Paul Pedersen, Greater Sudbury Police Service Mayor Brian Bigger, City of Greater Sudbury Ed Archer, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Greater Sudbury Joseph Nicholls, General Manager of Community Safety, City of Greater Sudbury Dominic Giroux, President and Chief Executive Officer, Health Sciences North and Health Sciences North Research Institute
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Last weeks solutions MOMENTS IN TIME On Aug. 24, 1981, Mark David Chapman is sentenced to 20 years to life for the murder of John Lennon, a founding member of The Beatles. After the shooting on Dec. 8, 1980, Chapman stayed at the scene, reading "The Catcher in the Rye," a book he was obsessed with, until the police arrived. His requests for parole have all been denied.
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Les 10 principales règles à respecter concernant la COVID : déclaration commune sur la manière de vivre en sécurité avec la COVID-19 Vous ne pouvez suivre les règles si vous ne les connaissez pas. Étant donné le nombre élevé d’annonces sur la C O V I D-19, depuis les étapes de déconfinement jusqu’aux précautions personnelles, il peut être difficile de savoir quelles sont les règles en vigueur. La présente déclaration a pour but de dissiper les malentendus et de répéter les mesures de base que tout le monde connaît peut-être à présent. Les 10 principales règles à respecter concernant la COVID nous permettront de fonctionner à long terme et nous aideront grandement à protéger notre santé, notre système de soins de santé, nos écoles, nos emplois et notre économie. Le virus
ne peut tout simplement pas se répandre facilement si tout le monde connaît et suit les règles de base. Afin de vous tenir au courant et d’obtenir d’autres détails sur des situations précises, allez à phsd.ca/laCOVID-19. Les 10 principales règles à respecter concernant la COVID 1. Tenez-vous-en à votre cercle social d’un maximum de 10 personnes. Votre cercle social ne peut inclure qu’un maximum de 10 personnes, et celles-ci doivent toujours être les mêmes. Ce sont celles dont vous pouvez vous approcher sans porter de couvrevisage et qui ont décidé d’en faire exclusivement partie. 2. Gardez une distance de deux mètres avec toute personne qui ne fait pas partie de votre cercle social. Continuez de pratiquer la distanciation physique dans tous les cadres. Par exemple, les personnes à votre table dans les restaurants et les bars doivent être celles qui font partie de votre cercle social. Restez à deux mètres de toute autre personne, en particulier lorsque vous ne pouvez pas vous couvrir le visage. 3. Portez votre couvre-visage dans les lieux publics intérieurs fermés et quand vous ne pouvez garder une distance de deux mètres à l’extérieur. Gardez un couvre-visage (masque, foulard, bandana, etc.) sur vous pour pouvoir l’utiliser au besoin. 4. Limitez les rassemblements de toute taille. Les limites imposées par la province pour les rassemblements ont augmenté, mais les mesures sanitaires n’ont pas changé. Demandez-vous si le rassemblement est nécessaire. Et si c’est le cas, évaluez le risque et déterminez comment vous pouvez rendre l’activité plus sécuritaire. 5. Limitez les déplacements. À mesure que la province et le pays se déconfinent, le nombre de personnes infectées
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