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ÉcoleSacré-CœurcelebratestheOlympicGames
On February 10, École Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) celebrated its annual winter carnival under the inspiring theme of the Winter Olympic Games 2026.After several weeks of classroom learning, including discovering Canadian athletes, creating artistic projects, and exploring various Olympic disciplines, students were finally able to experience their very own OlympicGames.
Throughout the day, students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 rotated through eight sportsstationsinspiredbyOlympicevents.Among themwerecurling,hockey,anadaptedbiathlon,and a torch relay, allowing each participant to enjoy a unique,dynamic,andfestiveathleticexperience.
This colorful day was filled with laughter, collaboration, and an impressive sense of team spirit. Organizers wish to highlight the essential contribution of the school staff, whose dedication andcreativitymadethismemorableeventpossible forallstudents.
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LSacré-CœurcélèbrelesJeuxolympiques
e 10 février, l'école Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau)acélébrésoncarnavalannuel d'hiver sous le thème inspirant des Jeux olympiques d'hiver 2026. Après plusieurs semaines d'apprentissage en classe, incluant la découverte d'athlètes canadiens, la création d'œuvres artistiques et l'exploration des différentes disciplines olympiques, les élèves ont enfin pu vivre leurs propres mini jeuxolympiques.
Toutaulongdelajournée,lesélèvesdela maternelleàla6ᵉannéeontparcouruhuitstations sportives inspirées des épreuves olympiques. Parmicelles-cifiguraientlecurling,lehockey,un biathlonadaptéainsiqu'unecourseauflambeau, permettantàchacundevivreunmomentsportif unique,stimulantetfestif.
Cette journée haute en couleur a été marquéeparlesrires,lacollaborationetunesprit d'équiperemarquable.Lesorganisateurstiennent à souligner la contribution essentielle du personnel scolaire, dont l'engagement et la créativité ont permis de faire de cet événement uneréussitemémorablepourtouslesélèves.
OPP–Arrestmadeinconnectionwithamajorcyberfinancialfraud
A complex, multiagency investigation led by the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) Crime Unit has resulted in the arrest of one individual in connection with a major cyber financialfraud.
On October 28, 2024, the Manitoulin OPP received a report of a fraud involving the
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loss of a substantial sum of money. Due to the scopeandcomplexityofthefraud,theinvestigation was conducted with support from several agenciesincludingtheOPPAnti-RacketsBranch (ARB),theNipissingWestOPPCrimeUnit,the Hawkesbury OPP Crime Unit and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Bahamas Liaison.
OnThursday,January22,2026,aperson was arrested with assistance from the Hawkesbury OPP Crime Unit, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and La Sûreté du Québec.
Salvy TAGLIANINI, 54-years-old from SaintPlacide,Quebec,waschargedwith: Fraudover$5,000
Armande (nee Lépine) BOUCHARD
At the age of 94 years, passed away, leaving behind a legacy rooted in faith, devotion, and unwavering love for her family.
Born in Mont Laurier, Québec, she was the cherished daughter of Armand Lépine and Ludivine Tourangeau, and was lovingly raised as well by her stepmother, Louise Papineau.Armande was the beloved sisterofAndré, Jeanne d’Arc, Jacques, Paul, Antoine, Madeleine, Françoise and Claudette, all of whom predeceased her. Their memories remained close to her heart throughout her long and meaningfullife.
Deeply devoted to both her family and to God, Armande lived a life defined by generosity, resilience, and quiet strength. She devoted several decades of her life to the SacredHeartChurchinChapleau,wheresheservedaschoir director and lead singer. She also restored the church’s statues and created a Christmas nativity scene, leaving a lasting imprint on the parish community she cherished so deeply.As a member of the Daughters of Isabella since the founding of the local circle, she remained, in her later years, a dedicated participant in the ChapteroftheSick,offeringprayersforthoselivinginsuffering.
Armande was predeceased by her husband, Raymond, with whom she shared many years of partnership and love. Together, they raised twelve children: Germain (deceased), Marie (deceased), Solange (Jean Louis Richard), Raymonde (Léo Boucher), Claudine (Robert Liberty), Ginette, Jasmine (Yves Sabourin), Alain, Lise (Michel Venne), Nicole (Maurice Boudreault), René (Kathleen), and Linda (Martin Berzel). Her family continuedtogrowacrossgenerations,andshetookgreatprideineachnew life added to the circle. She is survived by 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren,and6greatgreatgrandchildren,allofwhomcarryforwardher spirit,hervalues,andherlove.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Father Ben, the nursing staff, the PSWs,supportservicesstaff,theactivationdepartment,herspecialfriends, Dr.KendraSaariandDr.StevenSaarifortheattention,love,andexceptional caretheyprovidedduringherstayattheBignucolo Residence.
Friends are invited tovisitattheSacred HeartChurch on Sunday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A memorial mass will take place on Monday February16,2026at11:00a.m.withReverendBenNshikitaofficiating.
Inlieuofflowers,donationstotheChapleauGeneralHospitalFoundation–Path to Comfort (Bed Fundraising) or to the Sacred Heart Church would be greatlyappreciated.
Her presence will be deeply missed, but her influence will remain—woven intothelivesofallwhoknewher.
(ArrangementsentrustedtoKerryFuneralHome,Wawa,1-800-439-4937). www.kerryfuneralhome.ca
LaunderingProceedofCrime
TheaccusedappearedbeforetheOntario Court of Justice Bail Court and was remanded intocustody.Theaccusedisscheduledtoappear beforecourttoday,February9,2026. Fraud can impose tremendous financial and emotional hardship on victims. The OPP is committedtothoroughlyinvestigatingallfraudrelated offences, and the OPP Anti-Rackets Branch provides specialized support to cases involvingsignificantorcomplexfinancialloss. Ifyouorsomeoneyouknowhasbeenthe victimoffraud,pleasecontacttheOPPat1-888310-1122. For additional information about fraud, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC)websiteorcall1-888-495-8501.
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Armande (nee Lépine) BOUCHARD
Agée de 94 ans, s’est éteinte, laissant derrière elle un héritage profondément enraciné dans la foi, le dévouement et un amour indéfectiblepoursafamille.
NéeàMontLaurier,auQuébec,elleétaitlafillechéried’Armand LépineetdeLudivineTourangeau,etfutégalementtendrement élevée par sa belle mère, Louise Papineau. Armande était la sœurbienaiméed’André,Jeanned’Arc,Jacques,Paul,Antoine, Madeleine, Françoise et Claudette, tous décédés avant elle. Le souvenirdechacund’euxestdemeurévivantdanssoncœurtout aulongdesalonguevie.
ProfondémentdévouéeàsafamilleetàDieu,Armandeamené une vie marquée par la générosité, la résilience et une force tranquille.Elleaconsacréplusieursdécenniesdesavieàl’église Sacré Cœur de Chapleau, où elle a servi comme cheffe de chœur et chanteuse principale. Elle a également restauré les statues de l’église et créé une crèche de Noël, laissant une empreinte durable dans la communauté paroissiale qu’elle chérissaittant.MembredesFillesd’Isabelle depuis lafondation ducerclelocal,elleestdemeurée,danssesdernièresannées,uneparticipante dévouée du Chapitre des Malades, offrant des prières pour ceux vivant dans la souffrance.
Armandeaétéprécédéedanslamortparsonépoux,Raymond,avecquiellea partagé de nombreuses années d’amour et de complicité. Ensemble, fils ont élevédouzeenfants:Germain(décédé),Marie(décédée),Solange(JeanLouis Richard),Raymonde(LéoBoucher),Claudine(RobertLiberty),Ginette,Jasmine (YvesSabourin),Alain,Lise(MichelVenne),Nicole(MauriceBoudreault),René (Kathleen) et Linda (Martin Berzel). Sa famille s’est agrandie au fil des générations, et elle était fière de chaque nouvelle vie accueillie dans le cercle familial. Elle laisse dans le deuil 17 petits enfants, 28 arrière petits enfants et 6 arrière arrière petits enfants, qui perpétuent tous son esprit, ses valeurs et son amour.
La famille tient à exprimer sa profonde gratitude au père Ben, au personnel infirmier, aux préposés aux soins, au personnel d’entretien, au département d’activation,àsesamiesetamisproches,ainsiqu’auxdocteursKendraSaariet Steven Saari, pour l’attention, l’affection et les soins exceptionnels prodigués durantsonséjouràlaRésidenceBignucolo.
Unevisiteauralieuàl’égliseSacré-Cœurledimanchesoir,de18h30à20h. Unemessecommémorativeseracélébréelelundi16février2026à11h,sousla présidenceduRévérendBenNshikita.
En guise de sympathie, des dons à la Fondation de l’Hôpital Général de Chapleau — Path to Comfort (collecte de fonds pour les lits) ou à l’église Sacré Cœurseraientgrandementappréciés.
Saprésencenousmanqueraprofondément,maissoninfluencedemeurera— tisséedanslaviedetoutescellesettousceuxquil’ontconnue.
(Les arrangements funéraires ont été confiés à la Maison funéraire Kerry, Wawa,18004394937).www.kerryfuneralhome.ca
Fromthearchives of Chapleau
Moments MichaelJ. Morris
Under "certain pressure" from his Ontario Provincial Police colleagues in the Chapleau detachment that he may be trying to avoid the annual Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in 1991, Staff Sgt.BobMartinagreedtorunitearly,and fellow officersdecideditneededspecialattention.
Jennifer (Swanson) David, at the time a young reporter noted that "under certain presssure from his colleagues who accused him of trying to purposefully miss the event, he agreed to do the run early" ahead of the June 11 scheduleddate.
Staff Sgt. Martin was going to be on vacationonthedateoftherun.
"Althoughhewantedtocompletetherun withaslittlepublicityaspossible,hiscolleagues decidedeveryoneshouldknowaboutit."
Accordingly as Staff Sgt. Martin and
'Waytogo, BOB'bannerdeclaresasStaffSgtBobMartin completesSpecialOlympicsTorchRunin1991
fellow runner Marshall Canning ranfromtheMooreArenaonthe 2.5 km run, they were followed by a police van with lights flashing.
As the van passed the cemeteries on Grey Street an ambulance pulled in behind the runners with sirens and flashing lights. On arrival at the separate schools they were met by the press.
The run successfully completed, they were congratulatedandposedforphotos.
Colleagues from the Chapleau detachment made him a banner which said "Way to go, BOB!"
Jennifer added that although he looked somewhat flustered by all the attention, he took it in stride and thanked everyone.
ParticipatingintherunatChapleauwere the Ontario Provincial Police, Ministry of Natural Resources and local by-law enforcement.
In 1991 it was the 5th annual Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics which is an ongoing program of fitness, recreation and sport for people ofallageswhohaveanintellectualdisability;acognitivedelay, or a developmental disability, accordingtoitswebsite.
Jennifer's article noted thatthe"ultimategoalisthatall Ontariansareprovidedwiththe opportunity of participation in sportandphysicalactivity."
Onaverypersonalbasis,I am most impressed with the program at the Cranbrook Aquatic Centre where I swim almost daily for the past few years, and on one evening a week, the Special Olympics swim program is underway. Participants enter into competitions and over the years have doneexceedinglywell.
Jennifer, the daughter of Bunny and the late Keith 'Buddy'SwansonofChapleauis
nowseniorconsultantat NVisionInsightGroup Inc.SheholdsBachelorofArtsandBachelorof Journalism degrees from Carleton University in Ottawa.
Jennifer, who was communications director at the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network is the author of 'Original People. Original TV. The Launching of the Aboriginal Peoples TV Network.' She is also a member of ChapleauCreeFirstNation.
Special Olympics: Left, Bob Martin and Marshall Canning pause after running 2.5 km for the torch run in which they drew a lot of attentionbybeingfollowedbyapolicevanandambulance.
Jennifer(Swanson)David
FORM 6
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CHAPLEAU
TakeNoticethattendersareinvitedforthepurchaseofthelandsdescribedbelowand willbereceiveduntil3:00p.m.localtimeonMarch12,2026,attheTownshipofChapleau MunicipalOffice,20PineStreetWest,Chapleau,Ontario.
Thetenderswillthenbeopenedinpubliconthesamedayassoonaspossibleafter3:00 p.m.attheTownshipofChapleauMunicipalOffice,20PineStreetWest,Chapleau.
DescriptionofLands:
1.RollNo.5292000003096000000;64 QUEEN ST.S, CHAPLEAU; PIN 73095-0577(LT); LT 655PL14SBCHAPLEAUS/TBENEFICIARIESINTERESTINS111476,S63371;CHAPLEAU; FileNo.23-21
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $92,000.00. Minimumtenderamount:$81,948.23
2.RollNo.5292000001286000000;79ACEDARST.E,CHAPLEAU;PIN73095-0481(LT);LT 559PL158CHAPLEAUEXCEPTS82680;CHAPLEAU;FileNo.23-37
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $27,500.00. Minimumtenderamount:$25,573.07
3. Roll No. 52 92 000 001 32800 0000; 84 LANSDOWNE ST. S, CHAPLEAU; PIN 73095-0506 (LT);LT583PL158CHAPLEAU;CHAPLEAU;FileNo.23-40
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $45,000.00. Minimumtenderamount:$51,343.25
4.RollNo.5292000002052000000;PINEST.W.,CHAPLEAU;PIN73095-0224(LT);LT65PL4 CHAPLEAU EXCEPT PT 22, 53R4291; S/T CH3282; S/T EXECUTION 00-00832, IF ENFORCEABLE;CHAPLEAU;FileNo.23-41
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $7,600.00. Minimumtenderamount:$14,134.40
5.RollNo.5292000002197000000;10BIRCHST.W,CHAPLEAU;PIN73095-0185(LT);PTLT 24 PL 4 CHAPLEAU AS IN S77147; S/T EXECUTION 98-01596, IF ENFORCEABLE; CHAPLEAU;FileNo.23-42
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $10,400.00. Minimumtenderamount:$41,218.85
6.RollNo.5292000003067000000;19 QUEEN ST.S, CHAPLEAU; PIN 73095-0608(LT); LT 690PL14SBCHAPLEAU;CHAPLEAU;FileNo.23-43
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $52,000.00. Minimumtenderamount:$37,744.70
7.RollNo.5292000003098000000;56 QUEEN ST.S, CHAPLEAU; PIN 73095-0575(LT); LT 653PL14SBCHAPLEAU;CHAPLEAU;FileNo.23-45
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $51,000.00. Minimumtenderamount:$29,988.72
8.RollNo.5292000003130000000;84ELMST.N,CHAPLEAU;PIN73095-0408(LT);LT440 PL158CHAPLEAU;CHAPLEAU;FileNo.23-46
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $8,500.00. Minimumtenderamount:$159,783.63
9.RollNo.5292000003148000000;96ELGINST.S,CHAPLEAU;PIN73095-0386(LT);LT418 PL158CHAPLEAU;CHAPLEAU;FileNo.23-47
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $50,000.00. Minimumtenderamount:$33,456.97
PleaseNote:A“CertificateofRequirement”hasbeenregisteredontitletothelandinFile23-47,PIN 73095-0386(LT);CopiesoftheProvincialOfficer’sOrderareavailableintheTenderPackageandat theMunicipalOffice
10.RollNo.5292000003191000000;184MONKST.S,CHAPLEAU;PARTOFPIN73095-0343 (LT); LT 294 PL4 CHAPLEAU; S/T EXECUTION 03-00008, IF ENFORCEABLE; CHAPLEAU; FileNo.23-50
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $8,500.00. Minimumtenderamount:$13,252.72
11. Roll No. 52 92 000 003 19200 0000; 180 MONK ST. S, CHAPLEAU; PART OF PIN 730950343 (LT); LT 295 PL 4 CHAPLEAU; S/T EXECUTION 03-00008, IF ENFORCEABLE; CHAPLEAU;FileNo.23-51
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $8,500.00. Minimumtenderamount:$12,894.40
12.RollNo.5292000003193000000;176MONKST.S,CHAPLEAU;PARTOFPIN73095-0343 (LT); LT 296 PL4 CHAPLEAU; S/T EXECUTION 03-00008, IF ENFORCEABLE; CHAPLEAU; FileNo.23-52
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $8,500.00. Minimumtenderamount:$12,894.40
13.RollNo.5292000003194000000;162MONKST.S,CHAPLEAU;PIN73095-0344(LT);LT 297-298PL4CHAPLEAU;CHAPLEAU;FileNo.23-53
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $55,000.00. Minimumtenderamount:$88,618.06
14.RollNo.5292000004034000000; MARTELRD., CHAPLEAU; PIN 73092-0068(LT); PCL 53M1088-42SECSWS;LT42PLM1088PANET;CHAPLEAU;FileNo.23-54
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $115,000.00. Minimumtenderamount:$127,194.59
15. Roll No. 52 92 000 004 03500 0000; 177 MARTEL RD., CHAPLEAU; PIN 73092-0067 (LT); PCL53M1088-41SECSWS;LT41PLM1088PANET;CHAPLEAU;FileNo.23-55
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $8,800.00. Minimumtenderamount:$16,753.73
16.RollNo.5292000004050000000;20PLANERRD.,CHAPLEAU;PIN73092-0045(LT);PCL 53M1088-2SECSWS;LT2PLM1088PANET;CHAPLEAU;FileNo.23-56
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $92,000.00. Minimumtenderamount:$68,991.88
17. Roll No. 52 92 000 004 10700 0000; 4 OLD HIGHWAY 129, CHAPLEAU; PINs 73093-0023 (LT)&73093-0024(LT);FIRSTLY:PCL19803SECSWS;PTLOCATIONACON5CHAPLEAU PT 2 SR1023; CHAPLEAU; SECONDLY: PCL 19804 SEC SWS; PT LOCATION A CON 5 CHAPLEAUPT1SR1023;CHAPLEAU;FileNo.23-57
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $85,000.00. Minimumtenderamount:$54,647.93
18.RollNo.5292000001044010000;186 CHERRY ST., CHAPLEAU; PIN 73092-0204(LT); PCL11412SECSWS;BLKBPLM230PANETEXCEPTLT95552,PT153R7414;CHAPLEAU; FileNo.23-59
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $71,000.00.
Minimumtenderamount:$60,028.53
19.RollNo.5292000002200000000;11BIRCHST.W,CHAPLEAU;PARTOFPIN73095-0168 (LT);LT2PL4CHAPLEAU;S/TEXECUTION98-01596,IFENFORCEABLE;CHAPLEAU;File No.23-60
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $11,900.00. Minimumtenderamount:$18,489.94
20.RollNo.5292000002201000000;7BIRCHST.W,CHAPLEAU;PARTOFPIN73095-0168 (LT);LT3PL4CHAPLEAU;S/TEXECUTION98-01596,IFENFORCEABLE;CHAPLEAU;File No.23-61
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $114,000.00 . Minimumtenderamount:$145,882.70
Tendersmustbesubmittedintheprescribedformandmustbeaccompaniedbyadepositofatleast 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/moneyorderpayabletothemunicipality.
Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests,environmentalcontaminationoranyothermattersrelatingtothelandstobesold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. Any interestsoftheFederalorProvincialCrownencumberingthelandatthetimeofthetaxsale willcontinuetoencumberthelandaftertheregistrationofthetaxdeed.Theassessedvalue, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the currentmarketvalueoftheproperty.
Pursuant to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-CanadiansAct, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235 (the “Act”), effective January 1, 2023, it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase,directlyorindirectly,anyresidentialproperty,asthosetermsaredefinedinthelegislation. ContraventionsoftheAct arepunishablebyafine,andoffendingpurchasersmaybeorderedtoselltheresidentialproperty.
Themunicipalityassumesnoresponsibilitywhatsoeverforensuringbidders/tendererscomplywith theAct, and makes no representations regarding same. Prospective bidders/tenderers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and are advised to seek legal advice before participatinginthissale.
Transfersofpropertiesthatcontainatleastoneandnotmorethansixsinglefamilyresidencesand are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s NonResidentSpeculationTax(NRST).
ThissaleisgovernedbytheMunicipalAct,2001andtheMunicipalTaxSalesRulesmadeunderthat Act. Thesuccessfulpurchaserwillberequiredtopaytheamounttenderedplusaccumulatedtaxes andanytaxesthatmaybeapplicable,suchasalandtransfertaxandHST.
TAKE NOTICE: Where a refund is claimed by a qualifying first-time Homebuyer under the Land Transfer Tax Act, the Municipality requires the purchaser to retain legal counsel to complete the transfer.
Themunicipalityhasnoobligationtoprovidevacantpossessiontothesuccessfulpurchaser. Acopy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario CentralFormsRepositoryunderthelistingfortheMinistryofMunicipalAffairs.
Forfurtherinformationregardingthissaleandacopyoftheprescribedformoftender,visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca orifnointernetaccessavailable,contact:
LesJones Treasurer
TheCorporationoftheTownshipofChapleau 20PineStreetWest POBox129
ChapleauONP0M1K0 705-864-1330ext.225 jonesl@chapleau.ca
Ontario Celebrates First Shipment of Made-in-Ontario SteeltoBuildCanada'sNewestCoastGuardIcebreaker
Ontario's steel industry is unlocking new trade, boosting defence and driving economic growth
Ontario is celebrating a major milestone for made-in-Ontario manufacturing as Algoma SteelshipsitsfirstplatesofOntariosteeltoDavie in Quebec, where they will be used to build the CanadianCoastGuard'snewicebreakingvessel, the Polar Max. George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth, joined representatives from Algoma Steel and Davietocelebratetheshipment,whichhighlights how Ontario's steel industry is key to the government's plan to protect Ontario from U.S. tariffs by strengthening domestic supply chains, unlocking trade within Canada and ensuring Canada'sfutureisbuiltwithOntariosteel.
Algoma Steel is one of NorthAmerica's leading producers of high-quality armour plate, andatotalof600nettonsofmetalplateswillbe sentbyAlgomaSteeltoDavieforthePolarMax project.Asdefencespendingacceleratesaround the world, Ontario will continue to leverage its strengths in advanced manufacturing, critical minerals and steel production to position the province as a trusted partner, ready to meet growinginternationaldemand.
“Notonlyisourgovernment'ssupportofAlgoma Steelsafeguardingthenortherneconomy,butitis also putting a spotlight on Ontario's steel manufacturing capabilities and contributing to
Canada's defence infrastructure,” said George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. “We're enabling Algoma Steel to successfully navigate changing market conditions and U.S tariff impacts, while simultaneously playing an important role in Canada's security. We'll continue making every efforttouseandpromoteOntariosteelwherever possible.”
OntarioisthesteelmakinghubofCanada, withmorethan70percentofthecountry'ssteel capacitylocatedintheprovince.Thesectoralso supportsmorethan16,000directjobsand55,000 indirect jobs and is a cornerstone of Ontario's manufacturingsupplychain.Aspartofitsplanto protectOntario,thegovernmentisrespondingto unjustified U.S. tariffs with targeted strategies and investments to enhance steel manufacturing capacity, boost investment attraction and strengthensupplychainsforlong-termgrowth.
“Algoma Steel is proud to supply Canadian-madesteelforprogramsthatmatterto Canadians,”saidRajatMarwah,ChiefExecutive Officer, Algoma Steel Inc. “This partnership supports skilled jobs in Ontario and strengthens the industrial foundation Ontario and Canada needstobuildandmaintaincriticalassetsforthe future.”
“Davie is proud to deliver the world's most advanced icebreaker by ensuring we are maximizing the involvement of the strong Canadian manufacturing base behind it,” said James Davies, Chief Executive Officer, Davie. “WorkingwithAlgomaputsCanadiansteelatthe heart of Davie's shipbuilding capability, strengthening the shipbuilding ecosystem and supportingskilledjobsinQuebecandOntario.”
Ontario is supporting the steel sector through targeted programs and investments that help companies stay competitive, grow and createnewopportunitiesinglobalmarkets.This includes helping manufacturers build resilience
and strengthen supply chains, while prioritizing Ontario steel in public procurement through the Buy Ontario Act, which ensures Ontario tax dollarsaregoingtosupportOntarioworkersand using Ontario products like steel, lumber, cars, trucksandmore.
Established in 1901 in Sault Ste. Marie, AlgomaSteelhasastrongpresenceintheNorth American steel sector and serves as the largest employer in Sault Ste. Marie as well as the second largest private sector employer in NorthernOntario.
The Polar Max, awarded to Davie in March 2025 under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), will be the most powerful and advanced conventional heavy icebreaker in the worldwhendeliveredin2030.
Based in Quebec since 1825, Davie is a world-class designer and builder of specialist, mission-criticalshipssuchasicebreakers,ferries and warships for government and commercial customers.
Ontario is home to the country's three largest integrated steel producers:ArcelorMittal Dofasco (Hamilton), Algoma Steel (Sault Ste. Marie) and Stelco (Hamilton, Nanticoke), and several mini-mill producers such as Gerdau (Whitby, Cambridge) and Ivaco Rolling Mills (nearOttawa).
Ontario is Canada's largest market for interprovincial trade and its purchasing power percapitaisamongthehighestintheworld,with two-way trade in goods and services between Ontarioandotherprovincesandterritoriesworth nearly$324billionin2024.
BUYCANADIAN MADE PRODUCTS
MOMENTS IN TIME
OnFeb.23,1885,JohnLeewenttothegallowsinExeter,England, for allegedly murdering Emma Keyse, a rich older woman who'd employed him. Insisting he was innocent, he was nonetheless convictedandsentencedtohang.However,thelevertoreleasethe floor beneath his feet malfunctioned and he didn't drop. Baffled authoritiessenthimbacktoprisonforthenext22years,thoughhis deathsentencewascommuted.Uponhisrelease,heemigratedto America,leavingthecauseofhisreprieveunsolved.
Sudbury-WhiteRivertrainonhiatus
ByÉricBoutilier
Travellers who rely upon VIARail's triweeklytrainservicebetweenSudburyandWhite Riverhaveofficiallybeenleftstranded.
Thecompany'sonlyoperatingtrainsetin thisisolatedareaofNorthernOntarioisundergoing substantial maintenance work until at least thethirdweekendofFebruary.VIARailwillnot be providing alternate transportation for the durationofthisserviceinterruption.
Assuming no additional delays, a minimumof25calendardayswillhaveelapsedsince the Budd Car last carried passengers to their respectivedestinationsonJanuary27th.
This situation is highly unacceptable to the medical patients, seniors, post-secondary students, First Nations, local residents and remote workers who depend on the SudburyWhiteRivertraintoaccessessentialservicesnot availableintheircommunities.
INSURANCE
No dot.com impersonal
U Auto U Home U Commercial 219GreatNorthernRoad SaultSte.Marie, ON,P6B4Z2
Phone:705.949.9000
Email:onnserviceteam@brokerlink.ca
VIA Rail receives public funds to provide passenger rail service in rural and remote regions of the country. The company is mandated by the Government of Canada to serve many communities where alternative, year-round transportationislimitedorunavailable.
At an average age of 70+ years,theBuddCarsarewellpast theirprime.
An access to information request filed by Northern Tracks Blog revealed that in 2023, the Sudbury-White River train had transmission problems, issues related to equipment overheating, and pieces of sheetmetalfallingofftheundercarriage.
Weknowthecompanyintendstoreplace theBuddCarswithnewequipmentsometimein thenextfivetotenyears.However,willthelone existingtrainsetevensurvive2026?
Northerners are tired of being left high and dry by VIA Rail. Statements issued by the customerrelationsdepartmentofferlittleconsolation for the affected passengers who have to makenewtravelarrangementsatthelastminute, ifatallpossible.
«We're reaching out with regard to your upcomingreservationontrain186.Train186that wasscheduledtotravelbetweenWhiteRiverand Sudbury on [date] has been cancelled with no alternatetransportationduetomechanicalissues.
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[…]Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for yourunderstanding.»—Traveladvisoryfortrips scheduledonApril18thandDecember28th2025
VIA Rail, the Minister of Transport, Steven MacKinnon and Prime Minister Mark Carney owe passengers more than mere sympathies.Thissituationishappeningontheirrespective watches.They need to explain what's being donetogetthistrainoperatingreliablyagain.
Iencourageresidentsandlocalleadersto contacttheirMemberofParliamenttorequestan immediate intervention by the federal government.ThereplacementoftheBuddCarsneedsto beexpedited.
The traveling public deserves answers fromboththeministryandVIARail.What'stheir plan to ensure the Sudbury-White River train continues to operate and becomes once again a dependablemodeofpublictransportation?
As the philosopher William James said: Whenyouhavetomakeachoiceanddon'tmake it,thatisinitselfachoice.
Trump’sLatestThreat
ByCharlieAngus
DonaldTrumpislosinghismindoverthe GordieHoweInternationalBridge.
Hehasdeclaredthatthenewbridgeatthe Windsor-Detroit crossing will not be allowed to openuntilCanadaagreestopaybacktheUnited Statesforunfairlyrippingthemoff.
It’sabizarreclaim.
The$6.4billionbridgewaspaidforbythe people of Canada, even though it will be of enormous benefit to American industry. Canada putthemoneyupfrontwithaplantorecoupthe costsovertimethroughtolls.
Were we suckers for putting such a deal onthetable?
Orwasthatjustbeingagoodneighbour?
Trump’s arguments against the bridge sound deranged. He claims that we wouldn’t allow U.S. steel or products to be used.This is a falsehood. The steel, cement, wiring, etc, on the American side of the bridge was made in the UnitedStates,creatingahugenumberofjobsfor Americanworkers.
Trumphasstated:
“I will not allow the bridge to be open
until the United States is fully compensated for everythingwehavegiventhem.”
In addition to building the bridge, Canadian taxpayers paid $800 million to connect the port entryatDetroittotheU.S.highwayinterchange. We even paid for the highway off-ramps so Americantruckscangettothebridge.
Once the bridge opens, the federal U.S. Department of Transportation is committed to providing 50 cents on the dollar to Michigan to maintain these connections. That represents a further$400millioningiftstotheMichiganside, ontopofthe$800millionfromCanada.
Sowhoisgettingrippedoffhere?
It is impossible that Trump has only become aware of the bridge deal now. The deal went through during his first presidency. The United States has been involved in the bridge planningfromtheget-go.
IspokewithsourcesontheCanadianside who confirm that there have been extensive design meetings with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, ICE, Homeland Security, police, the Coast Guard, first responders, and the State of Michigan to ensure that the bridge meets the
highestsafetystandards.
All of those agencies will live rent-free on the bridgebuiltbyCanada.
In the Windsor-Detroit border region, people have been looking at the bridge as a symbol.Formany,itrepresentsasharedfuture–a commitment to restoring open trade and trust between our two countries. Perhaps this is why Trump has led such a virulent and bizarre attack onthebridge.
But others see the new bridge as a white elephant.
TheGovernmentofCanadaenteredintoa P3constructiondeal,andtherehavebeenmassive delays and cost overruns. Some suggest that, given the dramatically changing trade relations and the huge drop in traffic at all major border crossings,wemightneverrecoupourmoney.
Bridges and border-crossing infrastructure are highly significant strategic assets.Noassetismorevitalthanthebridgeover theDetroitRiver.
Every year, $700 billion in trade crosses the DetroitRiveronabridgeprivatelycontrolledby an American oligarch. If the oligarch shuts the bridge,therewouldbelittlewecoulddoaboutit.
TheGordieHoweBridgegivesCanadaa much stronger stake in controlling cross-border trade. Trump understands this. He has been actively undermining trade with Canada while threatening our sovereignty. Little wonder he is focusingonthebridge.
It may well be that Trump is threatening Canada to satisfy the oligarch competitor. If so, the bridge would become symbolic of the gangstershakedownpoliticsoftheUnitedStates.
In2018,itseemedlikethelogicalchoice tonamethebridgeforGordieHowe.Hewasboth aCanadianhero,“Mr.Elbows,”andabigpartof Detroit’sstoriedsportshistory.
In the face of the increasing threats from the United States, the Gordie Howe legacy has become increasingly meaningful to Canadians. Wehavereclaimedhimasoursymbol.
AndgivenTrump’slatestrantandthreats, we will need that Elbows Up spirit more than ever.