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Vol. 25, Issue 22, February 4, 2021

Newmont Donates $15,000 to close out For the Heart, From the Heart Campaign

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he Chapleau General Hospital Foundation has reached our fundraising goal of $74,000 for our For the Heart, From the Heart Campaign, thanks to a $15,000 donation from Newmont Porcupine Gold Mines.

“We recognize the importance of contributing to the communities where our

employees live and work. Supporting the Foundation with this contribution is extending a hand to our families and will benefit the entire community. We are pleased to do our part to help,” said Bryan Neeley, Manager of Sustainability and External Relations at Newmont.

The campaign, which kicked off in March 2020, has enabled the Foundation to purchase new cardiac equipment for SSCHS, including an ECG machine, a vital signs monitor, and a telemetry machine. Together with a previous donation, Newmont contributed a total of $40,000 to this campaign throughout 2020.

“On behalf of the Chapleau General Hospital Foundation, I wish to thank Newmont for their generous donations toward our For the Heart, From the Heart campaign. These donations have allowed us to obtain the vital tools required to ensure the continued quality emergency care of Chapleau's citizens,” said John Branchaud, Foundation Chair. “Newmont's continued generosity toward our community's health shows they are truly a good corporate citizen.”

Newmont fait un don de 15 000 $ pour clôturer la campagne Du cœur pour le cœur Photo Kari Luhtasaari

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a société minière Newmont Porcupine Gold Mines (Newmont) offre un don de 15 000 $ à la Fondation de l'Hôpital général de Chapleau, permettant à celle-ci Long Term d'atteindre l'objectif de Forecast sa campagne Du cœur Thursday pour le cœur de 74 000 High 1 Low -4 $. « Nous reconnaisFriday sons l'importance de High -1 contribuer aux commuLow -16 nautés dans lesquelles Saturday High -14 Low -22 Sunday High -17 Low -26

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nos employés vivent et travaillent. En soutenant la Fondation avec cette contribution, nous tendons la main à nos familles et aux gens de chez nous. Nous sommes heureux de pouvoir apporter notre contribution », indique Bryan Neeley, gestionnaire du développement durable et des relations externes chez Newmont.

La campagne, lancée en mars 2020, a permis à la Fondation d'acheter de nouveaux appareils cardiaques, dont un appareil d'ECG, un moniteur de signes vitaux et un appareil de télémétrie. L'ensemble des dons de Newmont versés dans le cadre de la campagne 2020

totalisent 40 000 $. « Au nom de toute l'équipe de la Fondation, je tiens à remercier Newmont des généreux dons qu'elle a faits dans le cadre de notre campagne Du cœur pour le cœur. Les fonds amassés nous ont permis de nous procurer les outils qui sont nécessaires à l'offre continue de services de soins d'urgence aux gens de Chapleau », mentionne John Branchaud, président de la Fondation. « L'incessante bienveillance de Newmont à l'égard de la santé de notre communauté démontre que cette société est vraiment une bonne entreprise citoyenne ».

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Ontario Continues Accelerated Vaccinations of Most Vulnerable Despite Vaccine Delays Immunization Begins in Northern Fly-In Communities This Week Ongoing vaccine delays and reduced shipments have forced the Ontario government to update its goal of completing the administration of first doses of COVID-19 vaccines to residents in each long-term care, high-risk retirement and First Nations elder care home to February 10.

Amidst these delays, vaccination teams will be distributing vaccines in First Nations fly-in communities in the north as part of Operation Remote Immunity, beginning this week.

Details were provided today by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, and General Rick Hillier (retired), Chair of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force.

"While it's disappointing that vaccine supplies are being delayed, General Hillier and OBITUARY Corey Albert Cormier Suddenly passed away at the Chapleau Health Services on Saturday January 30, 2021 at the age of 35 years. Beloved son of Barbara Cormier and Louis Martin Jr. and the late Donald Cormier. Dear brother of Val (Tom) and Shawn (Catherine).

Loving father of Trista, Isaiah, Aria and Oaklyn. Corey will be remembered by the mothers of his children Baylee and Tabatha. Special grandson of Louis Sr. and Connie Martin. Corey will be sadly missed by his god parents Kathy and Albert and by many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation took place at River’s Edge Cremation Centre, Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Memorial donations made to the Canadian Mental Health Association, Sudbury Branch would be greatly appreciated by the family.

(Arrangements entrusted to the Kerry Funeral Home, Wawa, 1-800-439-4937). www.kerryfuneralhome.ca “And when I’m gone, just carry on, don’t mourn Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice Just know that I’m looking down on you smiling And I didn’t feel a thing, So baby don’t feel my pain Just smile back.”

his team are doing a fantastic job of getting February. Once sufficient doses are available, vaccines into the arms of our seniors and those vaccinations will resume to provide first doses who care for them, and now to remote First for staff and essential caregivers in settings with Nations communities" said Premier Ford. "It's the most vulnerable populations.

"Despite limited supplies from the clear we need to start production of COVID vaccines here in Canada, and I will continue federal government, our government has taken pushing for that to begin as quickly as possible. In decisive action to provide protection to our most the meantime, we are continuing to build our vulnerable seniors as quickly as possible," said capacity so when we receive enough supply for Minister Elliott. "Until everyone can receive the vaccine, it remains critical that Ontarians stay mass vaccinations, we will be ready."

Last week, Ontario developed a plan to home and continue to follow public health accelerate vaccination of the most vulnerable measures to stop the spread and save lives."

In addition to prioritizing the vaccination populations across Ontario with the goal of visiting each long-term care, high-risk of First Nations elder care home residents, retirement, and First Nations elder care home in Ontario continues to implement its vaccination the province to administer first doses by February plan for northern, remote First Nations 5, 2021, pending this week's delivery dates. Since communities. Ornge, Ontario's provider of air that time, the federal government has confirmed Cont’d on P.7 Ontario's allocation of the Moderna vaccine will be significantly reduced by 18,200 doses, to 63,400 doses. With the reduced shipment anticipated to be received late this week, doses will be delivered to public health units across Ontario to ensure We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following residents of these homes are positions: offered their first dose by 2- TEMPORARY PART-TIME DIETARY AIDES - SEASONAL February 10, 2021.

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Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in the English at long-term care and high-risk language. retirement homes to provide the ! French Language Service Designation: Bilingualism, English and French, is required. In accordance with the French Language opportunity for best overall Services Plan, if no bilingual candidates (both internal and external) protection. In response to the meet the qualifications, unilingual candidates may be considered. reduction in vaccine supply, the Interested applicants may submit résumés province prioritized the Human Resources vaccination of residents of longServices de santé de Chapleau Health Services 6 Broomhead Road, P.O. Box 757 term care, high-risk retirement Chapleau, Ontario and First Nations elder care P0M 1K0 homes.

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310,000 doses to be delivered in Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with the Human Rights Code or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to the remaining weeks of properly participate.

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, February 4, 2021

Chapleau Moments by

Michael J. Morris In one of his articles in "Snapshots of Chapleau's Pats", George Evans relates that "Curling came very early in Chapleau’s story –in the winter of 1885-6, to be exact."

He noted that it certainly wasn’t an old man’s game. "Chapleau’s first curlers made their own sheet of ice on a stretch of land on the east side of Lorne Street, using water from the nearby CPR engine-house and shops. Once the sheet was made, the hardy curlers had to shovel and sweep snow from it almost every time that they wanted to play."

According to George curling seemed to have its ups and downs, being played only when there were enough rugged enthusiasts willing to make the outdoor ice and shovel snow.

In the late 1880s, J. Gill opened an outdoor skating rink on Lorne Street, just south of

the site of the curling sheet. In the years when there were enough curlers, they could play on ice adjacent to the skating surface.

Lombard Lafrance took over the rink in 1895 and made some improvements, such as heated changing shacks, one for men, one for women, and a high board fence as a defence against drifting snow.

George wrote that "A giant step forward occurred in 1904 when the ice surface was entirely enclosed, completely sheltered at last from wind and blizzard. The curlers were given a single sheet of ice along the west (Lorne Street) side and later got a second sheet along the opposite wall.

"In 1912 the building was taken over by “a group of citizens” who proceeded to renovate and

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George Evans on the up and down early history from 1885-86 of the Chapleau Curling Club enlarge it. Gradually the curlers’ lot improved. By the early 1920s they had two adjacent sheets of ice and their very own club room at the north end of the building.

"Needing more than two sheets of ice (and perhaps caught up in the infectious optimism of the Roaring Twenties), the Chapleau Curling Club left the rink on Lorne Street in 1928 for their very own four-sheet building on Pine Street.

"Despite the Great Depression, which took some time to wreak its full devastation, the Chapleau Curling Club knew some of its happiest days after it moved into its new home on Pine Street. In 1929 and again in 1932 Chapleau was host to the Northern Ontario Curling Association Bonspiel.

On these occasions the four sheets at the Curling Club were augmented by putting four more sheets on the ice in the arena on Lorne Street. Playing on home ice, Chapleau’s curlers acquitted themselves very well in 1929 and 1932.

Following these glory days, the Chapleau Curling Club entered a decline. Presumably, the Great Depression was making itself felt.

In 1933 or 1934, dwindling membership became an issue.

The Club "kicked away" an obvious solution to the problem when it rejected applications for membership from the four Pirie sisters.

Curling was a man’s game.

"With so many men away during the Second World War, curling couldn’t make a real comeback until the late 1940s.

"In the post-war years, a younger generation of curlers who had not been born in the Victorian era assumed control of the Chapleau Curling Club. Women were admitted in 1949; the Club’s finances went into the black; the debt was retired. A liquor licence helped keep the books healthy.

"With their finances in robust shape, the curlers proceeded to make improvements to their building through the 50s and 60s. The club room was enlarged; a washroom was installed; and an automatic oil-burning furnace was put in. Then, in 1962, came the ultimate refinement –artificial ice! An office and a second washroom were built above the ice plant.

"To help assure the future of curling in Chapleau, steps were taken to introduce young people to curling. Vincent Crichton brought School Boy Curling to town in 1954 and a year later Herb Riley donated a trophy for High School Curling to encourage competition.

I participated in school boy curling in the 1950s and proudly used by grandfather Harry Morris rocks which one of the members located for me.

George noted that "The old wooden barn on Pine Street served for almost 50 years as the home for some of Chapleau’s most convivial social activity."

In 1978 the Curling rink became part of the Chapleau Recreation Centre.

My email is mj.morris@live.ca

The original 8-End Club, formed of two Chapleau curling rinks, the first ever to obrain an 8 end in a recognized bonspiel such as the N.O.C.A. Leslie Evans rink obtained the first one against Captain Grahams rink of Little Current in 1932 and Lou Racicot's rink consisting of Tom Theriault, Vince Crichton, and Harry Morris, obtained one two years later at Sudbury N.O.C.A against Jim Shaw's rink oif Sault Ste. Marie.

This exclusive 8-End Club was formed that same year and still a very very exclusive club.

From left to right are- Tommy Therriault, Vince Crichton, Harry Morris and Leo Racicot. Canon A.j.

Vale, Newt Pellow, Paddy Morrisfield and Leslie Evans.

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, February 4, 2021

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Governor General’s resignation only raises questions REPORT Apart from compensation, the questions delivering a Throne Speech and agreeing to call from OTTAWA elections, the position also requires significant of how Julie Payette was even chosen and Rapport travel within Canada and many official duties. whether a better process might be advisable have The position pays $300,000 a year and includes a surfaced. Last week a reporter challenged the d’Ottawa by/par

Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing

Having recently resigned from her position as Canada’s Governor General, Julie Payette is at the centre of a brisk discussion on the compensation package that accompanies the position and whether she should receive any of it.

The resignation came after days of speculation about the contents of a report delivered to the government related to allegations that she had created a toxic workplace at Rideau Hall. Rather than defend herself from the findings, Payette resigned in a move that might not be so surprising given the constant speculation that the job was not to her liking. Incredibly, after resigning a mere 40 months into her term, Ms. Payette is eligible for a pension of $150,000 a year as well as a travel and office budget. How suitable that compensation is, given these unique circumstances is being questioned as is the way she was selected for the post.

The job of Governor General is both demanding and straight forward. Apart from

$150,000 pension plus expenses for life once upon retirement. There is also access to a lifetime expense program offering up to $206,000 a year for office and travel expenses. Prior to Ms. Payette’s resignation, the compensation package was never much of an issue. Her resignation changes that.

With a little less than three and a half years served in the position, she will only have sat for the half the length of her predecessor, David Johnston. According to the government, that might not be enough to disqualify her from a pension. The Deputy Prime Minister claims she is entitled to the pension because it is legislated bringing back memories of another high-profile resignation from the sponsorship scandal era.

That was when former Chretien-era Cabinet Minister, David Dingwall resigned from his position as President of the Royal Canadian Mint rather than face scrutiny over his expenses claimed in the position. When asked whether he deserved a severance package because he had resigned, he uttered the somewhat famous phrase, “I am entitled to my entitlements.” At the time, few in Canada felt the same. Now that sentiment is in play again.

government to explain their vetting process when a quick internet search revealed similar concerns from Ms. Payette’s past. At the same time there are calls for candidates to be selected from a non-partisan committee. Such an arrangement would surely help relieve the pressure on any Prime Minister in the event of embarrassing revelations related to a future appointee, but there is likely little interest in ceding the ability to fill this position in a partisan manner.

No matter how a replacement is chosen, the behavior that Julie Payette is accused of is not acceptable. Society has been trying to reckon with bullying in recent years, which makes the allegations and subsequent resignation all the more damning. If the government looked past evidence pointing to the potential for abusive behavior with this appointment, they will have to wear that. It appears they didn’t pick up on that as well as her reluctance to engage in the work the position demands. Now, given the largely symbolic nature of the position, some people are starting to question whether or not Canada even requires a Governor General.

La démission de l’ex-gouverneure générale du Canada suscite une question après l’autre L’ancienne gouverneure générale du Canada Julie Payette se trouve au cœur d’un vif débat sur le bien fondé de lui accorder la pension prévue pour le poste dont elle a récemment démissionné, plusieurs jours après la présentation au gouvernement d’un rapport qui contenait des allégations selon lesquelles la gouverneure générale aurait créé un milieu de travail toxique à Rideau Hall. Plutôt que de se défendre, Mme Payette a résigné sa charge, ce qui n’est pas particulièrement surprenant, puisque la rumeur courait que l’emploi ne lui plaisait pas. Il est difficile de croire qu’après avoir occupé ses fonctions pendant à peine 40 mois, Mme Payette est admissible à une rente annuelle de 150 000 $ et à un financement public pour ses frais de déplacement et ses dépenses de bureau. On se demande maintenant si une telle pension est appropriée dans les circonstances, et on s’interroge sur le processus qui a mené aux choix de Mme Payette pour le poste.

La charge de gouverneur général est à la fois simple et exigeante. En plus de prononcer le discours du Trône et de déclencher les élections, son titulaire parcourt constamment le Canada et accomplit de nombreuses tâches officielles. Il touche un salaire annuel de 300 000 $ et, à sa retraite, une pension annuelle de 150 000 $ à vie, en plus d’avoir accès à un budget annuel permanent de

206 000 $ pour le remboursement de ses frais de déplacement et de ses dépenses de bureau. Ces avantages ont été peu critiqués jusqu’à la démission de Mme Payette.

Mme Payette aura occupé son poste pendant moins de trois ans et demi, soit la moitié de la durée d’emploi de son prédécesseur, David Johnston. D’après le gouvernement, l’argument pourrait ne pas suffire à lui refuser sa pension.

Selon la vice-première ministre, puisque la pension du gouverneur général est enchâssée dans la loi, Mme Payette y a droit. Cela évoque le souvenir d’une autre démission qui a fait beaucoup de bruit lors du scandale des commandites. À cette époque, David Dingwall, un membre du Cabinet du gouvernement Chrétien, s’était démis de ses fonctions de président de la Monnaie royale canadienne plutôt que de se prêter à l’examen rigoureux des dépenses qu’il s’était fait rembourser. À la personne qui lui a demandé s’il méritait une indemnité dans sa situation, il avait répondu la phrase maintenant quelque peu célèbre : « J’ai droit à mes privilèges ». Peu de Canadiens partageaient son avis à ce moment, et nous nous trouvons au même point aujourd’hui.

Outre la question du régime de pension, on s’interroge sur la façon dont Julie Payette a pu être nommée gouverneure générale et si une méthode plus indiquée pourrait être utilisée. La semaine

dernière, un journaliste a défié le gouvernement d’expliquer le processus de sélection dont il s’était servi, étant donné qu’une recherche sommaire en ligne révélait que le comportement de Mme Payette avait déjà soulevé des préoccupations semblables par le passé. Le gouvernement a aussi été appelé à confier la sélection des candidats à un comité non partisan. Cette mesure allégerait certes la pression exercée sur tout futur premier ministre dont le gouverneur général ferait l’objet de révélations gênantes, mais le chef du gouvernement est probablement peu enclin à se départir du pouvoir de nommer un candidat qui servirait ses intérêts.

Quoi qu’il en soit, le comportement dont Julie Payette est accusée est inacceptable. Depuis quelques années, la société s’attaque à l’intimidation, et cela rend les allégations portées contre Mme Payette et sa démission subséquente d’autant plus accablantes. Si le gouvernement savait qu’un candidat au poste pouvait avoir un comportement agressif et qu’il n’en a pas tenu compte, il devra en accepter les conséquences. Il semble aussi que le gouvernement n’ait pas remarqué que Mme Payette avait des réticences à exercer les fonctions du poste. Puisque, de nos jours, le gouverneur général accomplit surtout une fonction symbolique, certains commencent à se demander si le Canada ne pourrait pas s’en passer.

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, February 4, 2021

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École secondaire catholique Trillium students have access to technological learning tools Committed to supporting students in their learning and helping them acquire the skills required to excel in the 21st century, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon completed the deployment of laptop computers in all of its secondary schools in January including École secondaire catholique Trillium in Chapleau.

As a result, all grade 9 to 12 students from École secondaire catholique Trillium now have access to a technological learning tool for the duration of their stay at CSC Nouvelon. Having

access to this technological tool will allow them to further develop the basic skills and essential proficiencies that will support them in their future.

The next deployment phase in support of all CSC Nouvelon elementary school students will be completed by the end of the school year.

Students in grades 5 through 12 will have access to laptops while students in grades 1 through 4 will be equipped with an iPad. Just like secondary school students, grade 1 to 8 students will have access to this learning tool for the duration of their stay at

CSC Nouvelon. Kindergarten students will benefit from an integrated technology center located in their classroom.

“This important technological deployment will encourage the participation of all students at the CSC Nouvelon. The implementation of our innovative teaching strategies will support and enhance learning by creating inclusive collaborative experiences that will contribute to our students’ academic success,” explained Mr. Paul Henry, Director of Education at CSC Nouvelon.

Les élèves de l’école secondaire catholique Trillium profitent d’un accès à des ordinateurs portables Engagé à appuyer l’apprentissage de ses élèves et leur permettre d’acquérir les habiletés requises pour exceller dans le XXIe siècle, le Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon a terminé en janvier le déploiement d’ordinateurs portables dans toutes ses écoles secondaires dont l’école secondaire catholique Trillium à Chapleau.

Tous les élèves de la 9e à la 12e année de l’école secondaire catholique Trillium ont maintenant accès à un outil d’apprentissage pour la durée de leur séjour au CSC Nouvelon. Ils pourront ainsi développer davantage les compétences et habiletés essentielles qui les soutiendront dans leur avenir.

La prochaine phase du déploiement auprès des élèves de l’ensemble des écoles élémentaires du CSC Nouvelon sera complétée au cours de l’année scolaire. Alors que les élèves

de la 5e à la 12e auront accès à un portable, les élèves de la 1re à la 4e année seront équipés d’un iPad. Tout comme les élèves du secondaire, les élèves de la 1re à la 8e année auront accès à un outil d’apprentissage pour la durée de leur séjour au CSC Nouvelon.

Les élèves de la maternelle et du jardin auront accès à un centre technologique intégré dans leur salle de classe. « Ce grand déploiement technologique favorise la participation de tous les élèves du CSC Nouvelon. La mise en œuvre de nos stratégies innovatrices d’enseignement vient soutenir et élargir l’apprentissage en créant des expériences inclusives de collaboration qui contribuent à la réussite scolaire, » explique M. Paul Henry, directeur de l’éducation du CSC Nouvelon. »

Nous sommes à la recherche d'une personne qualifiée pour pourvoir le poste ci-dessous

AIDE EN DIÉTÉTIQUE À TEMPS PARTIEL (DEUX POSTES SAISONNIERS) Les personnes retenue seront responsable de ce qui suit : ! préparation et production des aliments, et livraison; ! nettoyage, assainissement et utilisation de l'équipement au sein du service; ! service de restauration dans la salle à manger du service de soins de longue durée; ! service de restauration à la cafétéria; ! préparation d'aliments à texture modifiée ou faisant partie d'un régime thérapeutique; ! préparation des demandes de services de traiteur; ! maintien des communications au sein du service; ! respect des politiques et procédures du service en tout temps.

Exigences : ! Détenir un diplôme d'études secondaires (12e année terminée). ! Posséder des connaissances et de l'expérience de travail dans les procédures de restauration en établissement. ! Avoir suivi le Programme de formation et de certification des préposés à la manutention des aliments offert par Santé publique Sudbury et districts est un atout; la candidature des personnes n'ayant pas suivi cette formation sera considérée; elles devront être prêtes à suivre la formation. ! Avoir la capacité de communiquer efficacement oralement et par écrit en anglais. ! Détenir un permis de conduire valide de classe G. ! Désignation d'établissement offrant des services en français : le bilinguisme (français et anglais) est requis. Conformément au plan de services en français, si aucune personne bilingue (à l'interne ou à l'externe) ne répond aux exigences, des candidats unilingues pourraient être considérés.

Les candidats qui souhaitent postuler ce poste peuvent envoyer leur curriculum vitæ aux :

Ressources humaines Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services 6, chemin Broomhead, C.P. 757 Chapleau (Ontario) P0M 1K0 Tél. : 705 864-3061 Courriel : chapleauhr@sschs.ca Nous souhaitons remercier tous les candidats de leur intérêt. Cependant, nous communiquerons seulement avec les personnes convoquées en entrevue.

Nous respectons le caractère confidentiel de toutes les demandes que nous recevons.

Si vous avez besoin de mesures d'adaptation conformément au Code des droits de la personne ou à la Loi sur l'accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l'Ontario pour participer au processus de manière appropriée, nous vous demandons d'aviser le Service des ressources humaines.

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, February 4, 2021

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Public Health Sudbury & Districts reports one COVID-19-related death in Greater Sudbury Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reporting a COVID-19-related death in Greater Sudbury. The individual was a resident of Amberwood Suites retirement home. Public Health Sudbury & Districts offers sincere condolences to the family, friends, and caregivers affected by this loss and throughout this difficult time. Out of respect, no further details will be provided.

The death will be reported in Public Health’s daily update of COVID-19 case data at 4 p.m. today. A total of nine deaths have now been reported across our service area since the beginning of the pandemic.

The protection of our most vulnerable populations is of the utmost importance. Public Health Sudbury & Districts continues to work very closely with long-term care and retirement homes to ensure preventative measures and provincial directives related to safety remain in place to help protect residents and staff. Everyone is urged to continue following public health

measures to protect others and stop the spread of COVID-19.

Prevent the spread of COVID-19 Stay home: remain at home except for essential purposes such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care service, for exercise, or for essential work or school.

All non-essential travel should be avoided. Area residents are being exposed to the virus through travel outside our region. Stay in the area of your home community or stay in the region.

Get tested for COVID-19 if you have any symptoms.

The vaccine is highly recommended for all eligible individuals.

Learn more about vaccine safety and make an informed decision to choose to get vaccinated when the time comes.

Practise physical distancing, because any close contact could be a possible exposure to COVID19.

Continue to work r e m o t e l y, w h e r e

possible.

Masks or face coverings must be worn in all indoor public places in Sudbury and districts.

Masks or face coverings should also be worn in other settings where physical distancing cannot be maintained.

Wash your hands often and when visibly dirty for 15 seconds.

Cover your cough or sneeze with your arm or a tissue, throw the tissue away and wash your hands.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Monitor and screen for symptoms of COVID-19.

Avoid contact with people who are sick.

Updates about C O V I D-19 testing, confirmed cases, and outbreaks in Greater Sudbury, the District of Sudbury, and the District of Manitoulin are posted online.

For more information or if you have questions, please visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).

Nous sommes à la recherche de candidat(e)s qualifié(e)s pour pourvoir les postes cidessous.

OCCASIONS D'EMPLOI d'été pour étudiant(e)s (tous les postes dépendent du financement) L'équipe des Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services (SSCHS) est à la recherche d'étudiant(e)s très motivé(e)s pour pourvoir les postes ci-dessous (emplois à temps plein).

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

SUMMER STUDENTS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (all positions are contingent on funding)

Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services is seeking highly motivated students to fill the following summer positions (full-time hours).

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Étudiant(e) en soins infirmiers autorisés -assister les infirmiers autorisés dans toutes les activités de soins aux patients menées dans le cadre de leur pratique (p. ex. soins d'urgence, soins actifs et services en consultation externe).

Étudiant(e) en soins infirmiers auxiliaires autorisés -assister les infirmiers auxiliaires autorisés dans toutes les activités de soins aux patients menées dans le cadre de leur pratique (p. ex. soins de longue durée, soins actifs et services en consultation externe).

Auxiliaire à l'activation -travailler en collaboration avec le physiothérapeute, l'ergothérapeute et l'équipe du Service d'activation pour offrir des activités thérapeutiques aux résidents de soins de longue durée et aux patients en consultation externe.

Auxiliaire des services d'entretien -aider à l'entretien intérieur et extérieur du bâtiment ainsi qu'à l'entretien des installations, des terrains, des véhicules et du mobilier des SSCHS.

Exigences - Être âgé(e) de 15 à 30 ans. Être actuellement inscrit(e) à un programme d'études postsecondaires pour l'automne 2021 ou avoir fait une demande pour être inscrit(e) à un tel programme.

Les candidats qui souhaitent postuler ces postes doivent envoyer leur curriculum vitæ avant le 26 février 2021 aux : Ressources humaines Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services 6, chemin Broomhead, C.P. 757 Chapleau (Ontario) P0M 1K0 Tél. : 705 864-3061 Courriel : chapleauhr@sschs.ca Nous souhaitons remercier tous les candidats de leur intérêt. Cependant, nous communiquerons seulement avec les personnes convoquées en entrevue.

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Michael Mantha chosen to be the NDP candidate in Algoma-Manitoulin ALGOMA-MANITOULIN — New Democrats in Algoma-Manitoulin have selected incumbent MPP Michael Mantha to be their NDP candidate in the 2022 provincial election. Mantha was first elected to provincial parliament in 2011, and has been resoundingly been re-elected in every vote since. Mantha currently serves as Ontario NDP Caucus Chair and as the Official Opposition’s critic for Northern Development and Mines.

Quotes:NDP Leader Andrea Horwath “Mike has been an unwavering advocate for his community in the face of Liberal and Conservative governments that have overlooked Northern Ontario needs time and again. From fighting for good local jobs to sounding the alarm about long waits for long-term care, you can count on Mike to have your back. Come 2022, he’ll be part of our NDP government giving Northern Ontario its fair share as we invest in health care, build 50,000 long-term care spaces, help people find homes they can afford, and so much more.”

Michael Mantha, NDP candidate for AlgomaManitoulin “I am grateful to have the continued support of New Democrats in AlgomaManitoulin — a community I couldn’t be prouder to represent. Algoma-Manitoulin has a bright future ahead, one where we have better access to health care and long-term care, as well as better

access to broadband and good-paying jobs that you can raise a family on, right here in our community. That’s what the NDP is fighting for, and Andrea Horwath will get it done when we form government in 2022.”

Biography • Mantha has fought for better access to health care and long-term care in Northern Ontario • Mantha has been part of the NDP’s push to raise road maintenance standards locally • Mantha has advocated for investment and partnership with First Nations on the Ring of Fire • Mantha lives in the riding with his two sons, and enjoys everything Algoma-Manitoulin has to offer, from kayaking, to ice fishing, to hiking, everywhere from the Islands along the North Shore to Lake Superior

Michael Mantha est désigné candidat du NPD dans Algoma—Manitoulin ALGOMA—MANITOULIN — Les néodémocrates ont désigné le député sortant Michael Mantha pour représenter le NPD lors des élections provinciales de 2022. M. Mantha a fait son entrée à l’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario lors des élections de 2011. Depuis, ses concitoyen·nes l’ont chaque fois réélu avec une majorité décisive. À l’heure actuelle, M. Mantha est président du caucus néo-démocrate de

Ontario Continues Accelerated Vaccinations of Most Vulnerable Despite Vaccine Delays Immunization Begins in Northern Fly-In Communities This Week Cont’d from P.2 ambulance and critical care transport services, is providing the vaccine to community members 18 years of age or older in 31 Nishnawbe Aski Nation ( N A N ) fly-in communities and Moosonee over the next three months. This week, vaccination teams will be providing the Moderna vaccine in Neskantaga, Slate Falls, Muskrat Dam, Fort Severn, Kashechewan and Webequie.

Planning for vaccine distribution to additional First Nations communities and to urban Indigenous populations is underway through ongoing and regular engagement of the First Nations and Urban Indigenous Vaccine Distribution Sub-Tables, respectively.

The province also continues to protect access to second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for those who have already received their first dose.

"Our government's vaccine distribution plan continues to focus on getting the vaccine to those who need it most," said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. "Despite the supply challenges, we are forging ahead with our plan to protect Ontarians, starting with our most vulnerable populations which includes remote First Nations communities."

As of February 1 at 8:00 p.m., over

344,000 vaccine doses have been administered across the province, including over 91,000 doses administered to long-term care staff and retirement home staff, over 138,000 doses administered to health care workers and over 90,000 doses administered to long-term care and retirement home residents.

To protect access to second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for those who have already received their first dose, Ontario will maintain the maximum interval of 21-27 days for long-term care, retirement and First Nations elder care home resident groups. For all other groups, second dose appointments will be 35 days after the administration of the first dose, and no later than 42 days. These intervals are aligned with guidance provided by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI). The intervals will be adjusted down to 21-27 days as quickly as possible, once vaccine supply permits.

Ontario is ready to administer the COVID-19 vaccine and expand the number of vaccination sites as soon as doses are received.

The province has capacity to vaccinate nearly 40,000 people per day and is building to triple or quadruple that capacity pending federal government supply.

l’Ontario et porte-parole de l’Opposition officielle en matière de Développement du Nord et des Mines.

Andrea Horwath, chef du NPD « Mike s’est avéré un défenseur infatigable et résolu de sa communauté face aux gouvernements libéraux et conservateurs qui depuis trop longtemps négligent les besoins du Nord de l’Ontario. Qu’il s’agisse de la lutte pour de bons emplois locaux ou de tirer le signal d’alarme au sujet des attentes démesurément longues dans les soins de longue durée, vous pouvez compter sur Mike : il défendra toujours vos intérêts. Dès 2022, il fera partie de notre gouvernement NPD qui offrira au Nord de l’Ontario sa juste part, à mesure que nous investissons dans les soins de santé, que nous bâtissons 50 000 nouveaux espaces en soins de longue durée, que nous aidons les gens à trouver des logements qu’ils puissent se permettre, et plus encore. » Michael Mantha, candidat NPD dans le comté d’Algoma—Manitoulin « Je suis reconnaissant pour l’appui que les néo-démocrates d’Algoma—Manitoulin continuent de m’accorder. Je suis vraiment très fier de représenter les citoyen·nes de ce comté.

L’avenir d’Algoma— Manitoulin est plein de promesse. C’est un avenir où nous aurons un meilleur accès aux soins de santé et aux soins de longue durée, où nos disposerons d’un meilleur accès à l’internet haut débit, et où nos concitoyen·nes auront de bons emplois, qui leur permettent d’élever une famille ici même, dans notre communauté. C’est pour cela que le NPD lutte, et c’est cela qu’Andrea Horwath accomplira quand nous formerons un gouvernement en 2022. » Biographie • Michael Mantha s’est battu et continue de se battre pour que le Nord de l’Ontario ait un meilleur accès aux soins de santé et aux soins de longue durée • Michael Mantha participe pleinement à la campagne néo-démocrate visant à améliorer au niveau régional les normes régissant l’entretien des routes • Michael Mantha défend l’investissement dans le développement du Cercle de Feu et le partenariat avec les Premières Nations • Michael Mantha vit dans le comté avec ses deux fils, et il s’adonne avec enthousiasme à toutes les activités qu’offre Algoma—Manitoulin : le kayak, la pêche sur glace, la randonnée, et cela le long de la Rive Nord, des Îles jusqu’au Lac Supérieur

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Anniversaries are, generally speaking, a thing we enjoy celebrating. We like to look back to recognize our wedding dates and birthdays because it brings back special, irreplaceable joys from days gone by. Canadians who watch or listen to the news regularly, were reminded on January 25th of a much darker anniversary. We were reminded that the 25th was the one year anniversary of the first covid-19 case in Canada.

But we have faith that better days are ahead and we'll celebrate brighter anniversaries such as the discovery of vaccines and maybe even cures one day.

In a recent column I wrote that, given how quickly this pandemic came upon us, we truly have made miraculous advancements in both treatment and prevention of the virus. Just the fact that we even have developed several vaccines in less than a year is miraculous, really.

Sometimes when I hear about new developments I can't help but wonder what it must have been like for European families back in the mid-1300s when the epidemic of bubonic plague (called the Black Death) reared its ugly head. They didn't really know what it was or what caused it, let alone how to prevent or treat those who became infected. If today, the world population is so on edge, even with our advanced research, public health guidance and medical treatments, I can't imagine what it must have been like for the average family who were basically poor, uneducated without benefit of any social services

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But that was then and this is now. We do have unbelievable resources and knowledge at our fingertips. We have the capability of sharing the latest developments worldwide within moments. Considering all these inestimable resources we have at hand, how is it that Ontario finds itself in such a state – even if compared only to other provinces in Canada.

The Ontario Government has the most up to date data and information quite literally at their fingertips. The greatest minds are working globally together to develop plans and formulas on how to best handle this pandemic. We have the knowledge, funding and technology to make good decisions. But what we do with that knowledge, funding and technology makes all the difference. As Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet, “Ah, but there's the rub.”

The key is to use all three effectively, but the most important skill our leaders must possess is listening to those who actually do know, not those who have …agendas. The problem is that Doug Ford is listening to and following the advice of lobbyists, insiders and supporters rather than to our own public health experts. He is basing decisions on politics rather than upon scientific and medical based data driven advice -at an unforgivable cost to Ontarians.

There is a definite pattern to how Doug Ford is making decisions in this second wave. It is well documented that Ford has been ignoring public health experts — including all those who recommend implementing paid sick days, more staff and infection prevention and control experts in long-term care, and smaller class sizes in schools.

The Ford government has shamefully dragged its heels and taken half-measures in long-term care. There are billions of dollars available to the government that are not being spent because Doug Ford just wants to hang on to it. He has refused offers of military aid in longterm care homes struggling with horrible COVID-19 outbreaks. He has bold facedly protected for-profit corporations — allowing them to put their bottom line ahead of the care and quality of life of seniors. It's time for an overhaul to stop the terrible living conditions and preventable deaths.

Just days ago, the Toronto Star revealed that the Ford government was advised by professional health officials to set a classroom cap of 15 and a large in-school asymptomatic testing program— but Ford chose half-measures instead. The result of this decision making strategy is that parents, teachers, education workers and children are living with anguish, frustration and fear about education right now.

There have been more than 7,300 school-based cases of COVID-19, and thousands of families are struggling to manage at-home learning because their school is closed, or they don't feel

safe there. And, here in the north where we lag so far behind in terms of access to affordable, modern broadband service, home schooling is a major issue my office hears about every single day from so many suffering families. Doug Ford has had the expert advice, the power, and the money to fix this – and he chose not to. He chose saving money over saving kids' health and their education.

Doug Ford chooses not to listen to the province's own public health experts, doctors and scientists. When he didn't listen, some experts felt compelled to share their experiences with the public. The next thing we hear is that those who were critical of the Ford government found themselves being undermined, targeted or harassed for expressing their professional opinion. Ford chose not to stand up for Ontario's expert advisers. It's well documented that Ford has been ignoring public health experts.

Ford needs to stop listening to lobbyists and his insiders, and start following the advice of public health experts who have said clearly that the only way to control this virus is to invest in critical supports like paid sick leave, more longterm care staff, more isolation facilities and onsite workplace testing. For every day that Doug Ford sits on unspent COVID-19 funds, there will be more suffering and despair in our province that could have been prevented.

As always, please feel free to contact my office about these issues, or any other provincial matters. You can reach my constituency office by email at mmantha-co@ndp.on.ca or by phone at 705-461-9710 or Toll free 1-800-831-1899.

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Ontario Weather Review January 2021: Winter Takes a Holiday Temperatures and Precipitation The January temperatures ranked among the highest for many locations. Across Ontario, anomalies ranged from +2 to +9°C. Southern Ontario experienced the lower end of this range with anomalies of +2 to +5°C. Northern Ontario experienced the higher end of the range, with temperature anomalies beginning at +4°C and increasing northward. It was the warmest January for Geraldton, Pickle Lake, Big Trout Lake, breaking previous records set in 2006 and even 1944!

January was a dry month. Below normal precipitation was observed across the province, with the exception of the Far North, which experienced normal to above normal amounts.

For most of the province, anomalies ranged from -25 to -75%. Snowfall was below normal this month in all regions; anomalies ranged from -10 to -75% of normal amounts.

Significant Events January 1-2: Hazardous Travel Conditions in Southern and Eastern Ontario Freezing rain and snow, stemming from a low-pressure system crossing the lower Great Lakes, caused slippery road conditions from the afternoon of January 1 through the evening hours of January 2 in southwestern Ontario. Numerous collisions and spinouts were reported by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) throughout southwestern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). From the evening of January 1 through the morning hours of January 2, several collisions occurred in southern and eastern Ontario. Snowfall rates of 2 cm/hour resulted in hazardous travel conditions in Ottawa the morning of January 2.

January 12: Icy Road Conditions in Southern Ontario Freezing drizzle on bare pavement led to icy road conditions over a large portion of southern Ontario. Waterloo-Wellington appears to have been the most impacted area. An incident on Highway 6 near Fergus, where an SUV lost control, entered the ditch and rolled over 7 times, resulted in the closure of the highway for several hours. The driver of the vehicle suffered serious injuries. Several other incidents and closures occurred, including one incident involving two dump trucks sliding off Concession Road 1 in Wellington County, with one vehicle colliding with a hydro pole. A similar incident also occurred on Highway 401 near Drumbo, involving a truck and a fire truck. Regional police

in Waterloo, Guelph and Hamilton reported several collisions due to road conditions.

January 14: Freezing Rain and Snow in Northwestern Ontario A brief period of freezing rain followed by snow caused the closure of the TransCanada Highway from the Ontario border to Falcon Lake in Manitoba. Highway 1 closed for over four hours early in the morning. Additionally, snowfall rates of 2 cm/hour led to reduced visibility along Highway 17A in Kenora, which was partially blocked for an hour just before noon CST due to a collision.

January 16: Significant Snow in Eastern Ontario A low-pressure system crossing the lower Great Lakes and northeastern US brought significant snowfall to eastern Ontario, where 15 to 25 cm fell. Poor travel conditions resulted from the heavy snow. Vehicle collisions and road blockages occurred on Highway 417 in Ottawa and Casselman, Highway 416 in Ottawa and near Prescott. All eastbound lanes of Highway 401 near the Quebec border were blocked due to a jackknifed tractor-trailer.

January 21-23: Snow for Eastern Ontario and Snow Squalls East of Lake Huron A low-pressure system crossing eastern Ontario on January 21 left snowfall accumulations of approximately 10 cm in the National Capital Region. Ottawa Police reported 68 collisions by 2:50 pm, and Gatineau Police warned of icy roads. Numerous collisions, spinouts and blockages were reported on highways in the National Capital Region, as well as along Highway 401 west of Cornwall. Cold air in the wake of the low-pressure system swept across the lower Great Lakes producing an extended period of lake effect snow for areas east of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay beginning January 22. Snow squalls persisted until late in the day on Saturday January 23, leaving total snowfall accumulations generally in the 20 to 35 cm range. Reports of over 50 cm were also received from the Wasaga Beach area, however these reports have not yet been confirmed.

January 26: Snow and Blowing Snow through Southern Ontario S now and blowing snow associated with a low-pressure system passing just south of the lower Great Lakes brought hazardous road conditions to southern Ontario. All the airports in the region received less than 10 cm; Toronto reported 9 cm and London reported 4 cm, while

Ottawa reported 8 cm. Even though the snowfall was not huge, visibility did get down to only 400 m in Kitchener, Toronto and Oshawa.

January 28-29: Lake Effect Snow Southeast of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay Cold arctic air made its way across the relatively warm waters of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay resulting in significant lake effect snow bands. The heaviest snow bands affected areas stretching from near Kincardine towards London, as well as Collingwood towards Barrie, with snowfall amounts ranging from 10 to 30 cm.

Sections of Highway 21 were closed due to reduced visibility and hazardous travel conditions. Travel on Highway 402 and Highway 401 was also disrupted owing to a slow moving band of lake effect snow.

Outlook for February Near-seasonal temperatures are expected for the first few days of February throughout the province. Southern Ontario could see milder temperatures through the first weekend, associated with a major low-pressure system, which may make its way across the Great Lakes.

Specifics of this storm remain uncertain; however, the latest guidance is suggesting snow for northern Ontario and a rain-snow mix for southern Ontario. As we head into the second week of February, another storm is possible for eastern Ontario, which looks to feature more snow and possibly significant winds. The latter half of the month is expected to see a return to colder-than-normal temperatures.

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Ford’s autism program is not needs-based, covers only a tiny fraction of children with autism Parents say program will result in a cut to the amount of therapy their kids will get Social Services, revealed Wednesday that the new scheme lumps children into “needs categories” and caps their support based on their category assignment, as determined by bureaucrats called care coordinators.

For moms like Nancy Silva-Khan, whose twins both have autism, today’s announcement will result in a one-third slash to the therapy her children will receive.

“Imagine if your child had cancer, and the government had a bureaucrat determine how much funding they can qualify for, and capped their chemotherapy at that amount,” said Armstrong. “That’s the kind of callous, penny-pinching program the Ford government has just announced.

Minister Smith uses the word ‘needs-based’ but what he announced today definitely is not.”

Armstrong said the wait has devastated children and families, ripping away hope that their children may soon get a chance to realize some of their potential — like Stacey Kennedy, whose child with autism has never eaten solid food, and waits and waits for help that’s never arrived.

“Early and consistent supports are critical for children with autism,” said Armstrong. “Kids spent years and years on the waiting list for supports under the Liberals — who had 15 years to fix this program, and chose not to. Now they’ve gone without help for another two years in the face of Doug Ford’s cruel cuts.

“Developmental potential is being squandered and lost.

Parents are facing fears that their child may never hit critical milestones in development because this government has, once again, done too little too late. They were cutting autism supports before the pandemic, and it’s clear they don’t want to invest in it now. Children will pay the price for that, for the rest of their lives.”

There are about 42,000 children who need autism services supports. The Ford government’s program will only extend inadequate help to 600 of them now, possibly ramping up to a mere 8,000 kids by the end of 2021, leaving thousands of children to suffer without help.

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, people have Nancy Silva-Khan, mother of twins with autism increasingly turned to their local newspapers for reliable “$65,000 max for a 20-hour per week max of ABA is not intensive ABA; intensive ABA is six hours per a day for a total of 30 hours a information. In just a few weeks, the number of readers of our week. This announcement is a 10-hour therapy cut to ABA therapy. digital version of the newspaper has increased by 55%.

They just announced that my kids will lose one-third of their WE ARE REACHING MORE PEOPLE therapy. Since March of last year, my sons have only had three THAN EVER BEFORE! months of in-person therapy — we were hoping that after the pandemic they would recover some of the skills they lost due to If you want to benefit from this regression during the lockdowns. Now they will not get the surge in web traffic, intensive therapy they need to recover those skills.”

NOW’S THE TIME TO ADVERTISE. Stacey Kennedy, mother of a child with autism “Feb. 17, 2021, marks 1,300 days waiting for autism services here in Ontario. It’s announcement, after announcement and no action. I have asked for help every week for years. I have a child who has never eaten food. The health care system refers us to the Ontario Autism Program, which does not exist. A needs-based program should have no age caps, no benchmarks, no decision-making by Email us with your needs at care coordinators – but by clinical autism professionals. What they chaexpress@sympatico.ca announced today was not needs-based.”

A new Ontario Autism Program revealed Tuesday is not needsbased — devastating families of children with autism who have waited years for a program to support them. On top of that, only 600 of about 42,000 who need autism support services are being allowed into the program off the bat.

“This morning’s announcement is devastating for families of children with autism,” said NDP Children and Youth Services critic Teresa Armstrong. “It’s not needs-based, and only a tiny fraction of the children who need help are going to get any at all. For many, it will literally result in a cut to the amount of therapy their children can get.”

Two years after the Doug Ford government slashed supports for children with autism, Todd Smith, Minister of Children, Community and

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