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Vol. 30, Issue 47, August 20, 2026

Clarifications on Maison Boreal Home Inc.

By Pierrette Ouellette his article from Maison Boreal Home Inc 's Board of directors is intended to clarify any and all rumours in regards to our organization. After much discussion and research, the Board decided to no longer advocate for a senior's home in Chapleau.

Why change?

We examined the following: Municipal by-laws, Council support, building rules and regulations for senior residences, legal requirements and fees, the cost of new construction in an isolated community, architectural and engineering costs, housing market funding directed closer to urban centers,

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and the lack of provincial and federal grants.

These factors led us to conclude that our goal, a seniors' home, here in Chapleau, is currently unachievable, at least by our organization.

SO, IS MAISON BOREAL HOME FINISHED? NO! After consulting with our incorporation lawyer firm, the Board will remain ACTIVE. Our focus is on seniors at home. We want to broaden and compliment services offered to seniors now. A 'Needs Assessment' is our first step. Once done, a plan is drawn up to tackle areas of greatest need We thank all those volunteers who kept the dream alive from year one to the present.

Thank you also to Maison Boréal Home Inc. those who believed and donated to the cause. The profits from the 50/50 draws will continue to meet these more attainable objectives and we hope to be able to count on volunteers when MBH calls upon you.

Most seniors in this community choose the option of staying at home with all the support they can get.

If you donated recently and have concerns or questions, the Board of directors ask that you please contact Pierrette Ouellette.

Mise à jour de la Maison Boréal Home Inc. Par Pierrette Ouellette e conseil d'administration de l'organisme Maison Boreal Home Inc. publie cet article pour clarifier toutes ou certaines rumeurs concernant notre organisation. À la suite de plusieurs recherches, de beaucoup de discussions, le conseil d'administration est arrivé à la conclusion de ne plus poursuivre le projet d'une résidence pour personnes âgées, à Chapleau.

Pourquoi et comment sommes-nous arrivés à ce changement?

Depuis plusieurs Long Term années, nous avons étudié Forecast et examiné les sujets Thursday suivants : High 20 l e s règlements Low 11 municipaux qui Friday régimentent la High 22 construction, l'appui du Low 14 conseil municipal, les

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nouvelles attentes ontariennes construction en ce qui concerne les bâtiments pour personnes âgées, les prérequis légaux et les redevances à payer, les coûts généraux de construction dans une petite communauté isolée, les frais reliés à l'architecte et à l'ingénieur civil. Ajoutons que les subventions provinciales et fédérales déjà rendues limitées à ce jour sont de plus en plus dirigées aux marchés de logement plus lucratifs et plus rapprochés des centres urbains.

Toutes ces raisons mènent à la conclusion regrettable que l'objectif de la construction d'une résidence d'aînés n'est pas viable actuellement pour notre organisation. EST-CE DIRE QUE MAISON B O R E A L H O M E C E S S E D' E X I S T E R ?

Certainement pas!

Suivant l'avis légal de la firme d'avocat qui traite de notre incorporation, l'organisme Maison Boreal Home Inc. demeure ACTIF. Le Conseil d'administration a décidé d'ÉLARGIR son point de mire.

Nous ajouterons et soutiendrons les services déjà existants et offerts aux aînés de notre communauté et qui ont choisi de rester à domicile.

Suite à une 'étude de marché et de besoins' planifiée, Maison Boreal Home sera prêt à établir un plan pratique pour répondre aux besoins les plus pressants.

Les résultats du sondage dirigeront nos meilleurs efforts à répondre aux besoins.

Nous remercions tous les bénévoles qui ont soutenu et maintenu avec nous ce rêve du début jusqu'à maintenant. Merci à tous ceux et celles qui ont cru à cette possibilité en faisant des dons. Les profits des tirages 50/50 seront dirigés vers des objectifs plus faciles à atteindre. Le conseil d'administration espère bien compter sur vous comme bénévoles pour livrer les services nécessaires afin que les aînés de cette communauté puissent continuer à rester à domicile en préservant leur dignité.

Si vous avez des questions, le conseil d'administration vous prie de contacter Pierrette Ouellette.

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Ontario Ends Social Assistance for People Living in Canada Illegally New regulations will protect taxpayer dollars and strengthen the integrity of Ontario Works and ODSP The Ontario government is strengthening the rules for Ontario’s social assistance programs to ensure that only people who are living in Canada legally can receive financial assistance from Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program. The new regulations, which take effect immediately, and will protect taxpayer dollars and ensure Ontario’s social assistance programs are focused on supporting only families and individuals facing financial hardship who are legally

authorized to live in Canada.

“Our government will always be there for those that need it most, but taxpayer-funded social assistance should not go to people living in Canada illegally,” said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “These changes will protect taxpayer dollars and ensure these programs are there for the people who they were intended to support.”

The province has amended regulations under the Ontario Works Act, 1997 and the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997, to provide clarity on who is eligible for social assistance.

Under the updated rules, the following individuals are not eligible for social assistance: • Individuals who are in Canada illegally; and • Individuals authorized to remain in Canada on a temporary basis, for example, those here with student visas, work permits or as visitors and tourists.

These changes take effect immediately to stop people who are not authorized to remain in Canada from receiving these financial supports, ensuring Ontario’s government-funded social assistance programs are reserved for people who meet the province’s eligibility requirements.

Ontario is continuing to strengthen social assistance and ensure supports are available to its most vulnerable residents.

Since September 2022, the province has increased ODSP rates by nearly 23 percent and has tied annual increases to the rate of inflation.

Social assistance is available under the Ontario Works (OW) program and ODSP. Applicants must demonstrate their citizenship or immigration status.

ODSP clients with a disability may earn up to $1,000 per month through employment without affecting their eligibility for income support and benefits.

Ontario Works recipients are supported by caseworkers focused on helping them prepare to participate in employment services, find meaningful employment, and achieve financial independence.

The public may also report cases of suspected fraud by contacting the fraud hotline found on the ministry’s website or call 1-800-394-7867.

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Austin brothers 'keenly alive to possibilities of Chapleau trade' in Chapleau after CPR arrived in 1885

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Renfrew County and "keenly alive to the possibilities of trade From the archives decided when Chapleau was of made a divisional point (on the Michael J. Morris CPR in 1885) to enter into business on their own account.

"They purchased a lot, August 20, 2015 pitched a large tent and opened up The Austin brothers opened their "new" a general business under the store on September 6, 1886, making it a "red letter n a m e o f T. A . A u s t i n a n d day" for Chapleau, according to the Chapleau Post. Company. The business was a Actually, they had moved from "Old success from the first, founded on Chapleau" where they had pitched a tent near the the principle of fair value and site of where the Lady Minto Hospital was opened service."

The Chapleau Post story in 1914.

Their store on Birch Street about where the on the founding of the Austin Bank of Montreal was located, and before that store was included in an edition Pellow's store, was twenty feet wide and about some 50 years later.

"Application was made thirty-five feet long, and had a leanto attached for a post office and this had a where Richard Brownlee had his barber shop. Mr. double effect of giving service to The second Austin store located at corner of Birch and Lorne Brownlee's first shop was also in a tent near the hospital site. The upstairs was fitted as a lodge the community and bringing every Streets later became part of Smith and Chapple Ltd room for the Brotherhood of Locomotive newcomer to their store for mail.

The Austin family lived in rooms above the store.

"The Austin brothers were Engineers and was also the first hall for the Included in the store was a millinery and ideal merchants and catered to every need of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. tailor shop.

The Chapleau Post reported that community: a car of lumber to build a house; the However, Chapleau seemed to be a very "millinery was a big part of the business in those furniture to furnish it. the wedding suit; the ring, or busy place as the Chapleau Headlight reported that days and many a Chapleau belle wore a chapeau five stores were established in 1886-87 or a reliable time piece, and sometimes the funeral that cost her $25.00.

(Wow, that would have been thereaabouts. Along with the Austin store were casket” The Chapleau Post story noted that stores very expensive) Murrays and Mulligan, Deland and Kellett, In the tailor shop there were as many as were busy supplying trappers, construction gangs, Hudson Bay Company (moved from what came to nine tailors and cutters working at one time. bridge and building gangs, extra gangs and some be called the Memegos property) and P Manion.

J. McN. Austin became good friends with small lumber operations with goods.

T.A. and J. McN. Austin were from G.B. Nicholson who upon arrival in Chapleau Supplies were also being freighted from worked as a fireman and later engineer on the CPR. Chapleau to a new railway, which later became the Eventually they formed a partnership to Canadian National Railway, to the north. I was fascinated to learn that as many as 100 teams of develop the business of supplying the CPR with horses were working at one time out of Chapleau in ties, and Austin Nicholson Lumber became the the winter on this project, and in the summer boats largest supplier of ties in the former British Empire.

By about 1901 he had sold his store took "great loads" down the river to the 18 mile interests to Beamish and Smith, while Chapleau rapids, and then on to the new railway line.

However, by 1889, T.A. Austin, "as a result was also incorporated as a municipality and Mr. of a stirring evangelistic service" held in a tent Nicholson became the first reeve. The store later where Trinity United Church is now located became Smith and Chapple Ltd., now Chapleau decided to become a Methodist minister and sold Village Shops.

Browsing through the R ichard Brownlee his business interest to his brother.

The first Austin store located about where the papers kindly loaned to me by Margaret Rose and Soon thereafter J.McN. Austin moved the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board store to the corner of Birch and Lorne streets. It Bobby Fortin, provides an insightful look into is located. forms part of the Chapleau Village Shops today. early Chapleau.

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Ontario Investing More Than $2 Million to Unlock Global Markets for Made-in-Ontario Forest Products Provincial funding will boost export sales and strengthen industry supply chains is receiving over $1.9 million to install two biomass-assisted steam kilns that will triple lumber drying capacity, improve efficiency and increase the sawmill’s competitive advantage. The Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program funding will equip the company to boost export sales by over 30 per cent, building the presence of Ontario-made forest products in global markets while protecting 115 jobs and supporting over 100 indirect jobs.

Under the Forest Biomass Program, the government is also investing in three other projects with the long-term potential to use over 350,000 tonnes of forest biomass each year: • Ben Hokum and Son ($100,000) to plan a biomass-powered clean electricity and thermal energy facility that will use carbon capture and storage to produce net-negative emissions • T o r c h L i g h t Bioresources ($87,500) to complete a feasibility study for Labourer a combined heat and power plant in Petawawa that would (Rate of Pay $31.54 / hour) (Probationary Rate $26.83 to $31.54 / hour based on experience) replace natural gas with biomass-generated energy The Township of Chapleau is seeking one (1) Temporary Full -Time Labourer to join its Leisure and • Carboform ($62,500) to Cultural Services Department. This position is for a three (3) month contract with a possibility of extension and is within a unionized work environment. optimize and refine technology Qualifications and experience required: which uses forest biomass residues to produce high-value Grade 12 diploma or grade 12 equivalent from an accredited Canadian educational institution. (See note below) and low-carbon coatings and Basic/Advanced Level Refrigeration Certificate is an asset (For more information on Refrigeration Certificates, go to the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association website inks at www.orfa.com).

These investments are Knowledge of facility maintenance and ice making and painting practices an asset Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision delivering on the Roadmap to Minimum “G” license Janitorial work experiences related to this facility Protecting Ontario’s Forest Hand snow shoveling, snow blowing and snow removal equipment Sector, the government’s plan Experience with landscaping equipment operation and ground maintenance Good communication, interpersonal, organizational and public relation skills to Defend, Adapt and Grow the A team player attitude and the ability to work independently province’s cornerstone indusCandidates must submit a typed resume complete with a covering letter and proof of education, try. Guided by the roadmap, the qualifications, skills and abilities, in confidence by 12:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2026, to the undersigned. government will continue Consideration will be given to candidates without grade 12 or grade 12 equivalents if such making strategic investments candidates submit with their resume a grade 12 equivalent prescreening test report, such as the CAAT, prepared by an accredited Canadian testing facility. to protect and create goodTraining and upgrading as required by the employer. p a y i n g j o b s i n f o r e s t r y, empower the industry to In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the develop and manufacture new purpose of candidate selection. forest products and position We thank all those who apply and acknowledge that only those selected for an interview will be Ontario to lead in the global contacted. forest bioeconomy.

Carole Ouellette CRFP Leisure and Cultural Services Manager Ben Hokum and Son Township of Chapleau Limited (BHSL) was estab4 Maple Street, P.O. Box 129 Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0 lished in 1956 and produces Tel. (705) 864-0154 couellette@chapleau.ca over 40 million board feet of August 11, 2026 Version française disponible sur demande white and red pine lumber each

The Ontario government is investing over $2.1 million in four projects to increase forest sector competitiveness and drive innovative uses for mill by-products and underused wood known as forest biomass. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and build a competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy, these investments will position the forest sector to unlock new markets, bolster supply chains and protect good-paying jobs.

“Our government is helping forest sector businesses build international reach and bring competitive products to market,” said Kevin Holland, Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products. “Under our forest sector roadmap, we’re driving the industry’s continued growth and showcasing Ontario’s capacity as a G7 leader in innovative manufacturing.”

Associate Minister Holland made the announcement at Ben Hokum and Son, which

year. Ontario’s support for the cogeneration facility builds on a previous $119,735 Forest Biomass Program investment, which helped BHSL conduct an initial investigation regarding the potential of local biomass as a clean energy source.

TorchLight Bioresources is a bioenergy firm providing decarbonization strategies, system design, planning and project development. The government previously invested $100,000 in TorchLight’s biomass plant feasibility study at the Northcrest Downsview Airport Lands.

Carboform is a clean technology company with research and development operations at the SpinUp incubator on the University of Toronto’s Mississauga campus.

The government released the Roadmap to Protecting Ontario’s Forest Sector on April 28, setting out a 10-year plan to maintain Ontario’s position as a G7 leader in making and selling wood products, with the competitive excellence and transformative technologies to unlock new global markets.

The Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program has approved close to $90 million in funding to reinforce forest sector productivity, securing an added $420 million in external investments, creating close to 500 new jobs and helping to retain another 3,800 jobs.

The Forest Biomass Program has committed over $66 million in targeted investments to more than 60 projects, securing close to $250 million in additional external funding and creating more than 110 new jobs.

The forest sector is an essential industry, generating close to $21 billion in business revenue and supporting close to 155,000 jobs.

Wood produced from Ontario’s Crown forests is sustainably sourced and renewable.

Wood is a renewable resource, a clean energy source, and a sustainable – and biodegradable – alternative to single-use plastics.

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Dementia-related wandering For people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, wandering is a common behaviour. As a result, people living with dementia may not be able to find their way back home and become lost. For caregivers, wandering can lead to stress as well as safety concerns.

Wandering is a direct result of physical changes in the brain and: • Is more common in the middle or later stages of dementia, although it can occur at any point during the disease.

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Can cause a person with dementia to become confused and disoriented, even when they are in a familiar place.

May occur at any time of the day or night.

May lead the person with dementia outdoors, which can expose them to dangers such as traffic or dangerous weather conditions.

May occur on foot, by car or public transportation.

Whether or not a person living with dementia wanders, it is a good idea to take proactive steps to understand this particular behaviour and reduce the risk of the person becoming lost.

Reasons for wandering Figuring out why a person living with dementia wanders can be difficult. Every person living with dementia is unique; however, there are some common reasons: • The person may be too hot or too cold.

• The person may be agitated due to medication side-effects, too much noise, or other forms of over-stimulation.

• They may be experiencing delusions and hallucinations due to dementia or medication side-effects.

• They may be in discomfort. For example, the person may be hungry, in pain, or may need to use the toilet.

• They may be bored and be seeking stimulation.

• They may not have enough of an outlet for their energy.

• Restlessness or changing sleep patterns can lead to confusion between night and day.

• They may be experiencing a common phenomenon called sundowning • The person may believe they need to leave the house in order to go to work, or take care of their children.

• The person may be continuing a long-standing habit. For example, perhaps the person has always enjoyed long walks.

• New environments may increase disorientation. Moving to a new neighbourhood or a new home may increase someone’s risk of wandering. Cont’d on P.7

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Last weeks solutions MOMENTS IN TIME On Sept. 6, 1651, King Charles II of England, after losing the Battle of Worcester and his attempt to reclaim the British throne, disguised himself by cutting his hair, staining his skin with walnut oil, donning peasant clothes, and spending a day hiding in an oak tree while searchers passed beneath him, before eventually making a successful escape to France.

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Dementia-related wandering • They may be depressed.

• They may want to go to a childhood home or see a loved one from the past.

• “Home” might mean a time when life was more comfortable.

Coping strategies ! Try to determine the emotion being expressed (anxiety, fear, insecurity) and respond to that (“I’ll take care of you” or “Are you feeling lonely?”). ! Try to determine why the person expresses the need to go home. ! Remove objects that might be reminding the person to go home (coats, hats, purses). ! Distract or redirect the person’s attention to a different activity. Try looking at photos and reminiscing together or going for a walk. ! Try not to contradict the person’s wish to go home, instead reassure the person. ! Give the person a reason to stay longer.

For example, offer them a cup of tea or their favourite dessert.

Reducing the risk of wandering No one thing is going to prevent a person living with dementia from wandering.

Labourer Multiple strategies are (Rate of Pay $31.54 / hour) recommended to reduce the risk.

(Probationary Rate $26.83 to $31.54 / hour based on experience) When it is at all possible, it is important to find solutions The Township of Chapleau is seeking one (1) Full -Time Labourer to join its Leisure and Cultural t h a t h o n o u r t h e p e r s o n ’s Services Department. This is a unionized work environment. independence and freedom. The Qualifications and experience required: precautions you take will Grade 12 diploma or grade 12 equivalent from an accredited Canadian educational depend on what is appropriate institution. (See note below) Basic/Advanced Level Refrigeration Certificate is an asset (For more information on for the individual you are caring Refrigeration Certificates, go to the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association website at www.orfa.com). for, as well as the features of the Knowledge of facility maintenance and ice making and painting practices an asset person’s physical environment.

Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision Minimum “G” license For example, what will work for Janitorial work experiences related to this facility Hand snow shoveling, snow blowing and snow removal equipment someone who lives in a small Experience with landscaping equipment operation and ground maintenance town may not be suitable for Good communication, interpersonal, organizational and public relation skills A team player attitude and the ability to work independently someone in a large urban centre.

• Keep a diary of when and Candidates must submit a typed resume complete with a covering letter and proof of education, qualifications, skills and abilities, in confidence by 12:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2026, to the where the person tends to undersigned. wander. Look for a pattern - this Consideration will be given to candidates without grade 12 or grade 12 equivalents if such candidates submit with their resume a grade 12 equivalent prescreening test report, such as the may give you clues as to what is CAAT, prepared by an accredited Canadian testing facility. triggering the behaviour.

Training and upgrading as required by the employer.

• Keep objects out of view In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal that are associated with the information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. outdoors (car keys, jackets, shoes).

We thank all those who apply and acknowledge that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Re-locate door locks above eye level or where the Carole Ouellette CRFP Leisure and Cultural Services Manager person can’t see them.

Township of Chapleau 4 Maple Street, P.O. Box 129 • Try disguising doors by Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0 Tel. (705) 864-0154 decorating or covering them couellette@chapleau.ca August 11, 2026 with posters, wall hangings or Version française disponible sur demande mirrors.

Cont’d from P.5 They may not recognize their own home and may want to go somewhere that is more familiar Wanting to go home It’s very common for people living with dementia to become fixated on wanting to “go home” – even when they are home. This can be very stressful, both for the person and for the caregiver. Often, this is a phase that will eventually pass, but in the meantime, caregivers will need to find coping strategies that are both creative and tactful.

The reason for wanting to go home varies from person to person. Understanding the root reason for people wanting to go home can help you to manage this behaviour.

Possible reasons for wanting to go home: • They may be unable to recognize their current home.

• They may have recently moved to an unfamiliar place.

• Consider alarms which will alert you when a door or window has been opened.

• Consider door mats that set off an alarm when stepped on.

• Anticipate the times the person may wander, or has wandered before like approaching nightfall (often associated with sundowning).

• Review the person’s medications with their doctor. It may be possible to switch to drugs which are less likely to cause c o n f u s i o n o r delusions.

As a last resort prescription medications may be appropriate for some people who wander.

Speak to their doctor about the options.

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Les tâches ménagères que vous pouvez automatiser pour gagner du temps

(EN) À un moment ou à un autre pendant le ménage, peut-être en essuyant une goutte de sueur ou en poussant un soupir, beaucoup d’entre nous se sont dits : « Si seulement ça pouvait se faire tout seul. » Il s’avère que, grâce à la technologie moderne, certaines tâches ménagères importantes peuvent effectivement se faire toutes seules :

La lessive. L’une des principales raisons pour lesquelles faire la lessive est si pénible, c’est qu’il s’agit en réalité de deux tâches distinctes : le lavage et le séchage. En optant pour une laveuse-sécheuse tout-en-un, vous évitez d’avoir à transférer chaque brassée d’un appareil à l’autre. Vous pouvez ainsi simplement mettre une brassée dans la machine et vaquer à vos occupations, sans avoir à planifier votre soirée en fonction du moment où vous devrez transférer les vêtements avant qu’ils ne prennent une odeur de renfermé. Ainsi, vous pouvez lancer une brassée avant de partir travailler et laisser la lessive se faire d’ellemême.

Certains modèles, comme la laveuse-sécheuse de la gamme Bespoke AI de Samsung, détectent automatiquement la quantité de vêtements chargés et leur degré de saleté. Ils permettent également de remplir à l’avance les réservoirs de détergent à lessive et d’assouplissant pour des dizaines de brassées; vous n’avez donc plus qu’à y mettre votre linge et poursuivre votre journée.

Le nettoyage des planchers. Passer l’aspirateur peut être une tâche satisfaisante : il est agréable de voir les progrès réalisés sur un plancher poussiéreux. Toutefois, cette tâche peut aussi être longue et dérangeante. Contrairement à bien d’autres tâches ménagères, il est difficile d’écouter un balado ou de regarder une émission lorsqu’on passe l’aspirateur, et il n’est pas évident de déplacer les meubles lorsqu’on nettoie seul. Les aspirateurs avec fil ont la fâcheuse habitude de s’accrocher au moment même où l’on essaie d’atteindre un nouvel endroit, et il est particulièrement frustrant de manquer de batterie alors que la tâche est presque terminée.

Vous pouvez éviter tous ces désagréments en optant pour un robot nettoyeur de planchers. La technologie a beaucoup évolué, et les robots sont désormais capables d’apprendre les dimensions de vos pièces, de reconnaître leur apparence habituelle et d’éviter même les plus petits obstacles. Pour plus de commodité, vous pouvez les programmer pour qu’ils se mettent au travail après votre départ, ce qui vous permet de retrouver une maison propre à votre retour, sans le moindre effort.

La planification des repas. Les gens ont tendance à sous-estimer l’effort que représente le simple fait de décider ce qu’ils vont cuisiner chaque jour. Le faire efficacement est encore plus difficile : acheter en gros est une excellente façon d’économiser, mais il est facile de perdre le fil de ce qu’on a déjà à la maison et des dates de péremption.

Passer à un réfrigérateur intelligent, comme l’un des modèles Bespoke AI de Samsung, c’est comme avoir un souschef à la maison. Grâce à ses caméras intégrées, le réfrigérateur peut voir et répertorier les produits que vous y rangez. Il peut ensuite vous avertir lorsqu’un aliment approche de sa date de péremption ou lorsque vous arrivez à court d’un produit. Vous pouvez aussi déléguer entièrement la planification des repas et laisser votre réfrigérateur vous suggérer une recette en fonction des ingrédients dont vous disposez.

En laissant la technologie travailler pour vous, vous pouvez alléger votre charge mentale, économiser du temps et de l’énergie, et profiter d’un quotidien plus serein, jour après jour.