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Trillium trio receive Ontario scholar award
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uring the secondary school’s virtual graduation ceremony, École secondaire catholique Trillium in Chapleau honoured three very special students who earned the Ontario Scholar designation in light of their excellent academic standing. Congratulations to honoured students Cole Fortin, Jonah Joyal and Patrick St-Amand. “We take great pride in the excellence of our students. Cole, Jonah and Patrick were oustanding students during their years at École secondaire catholique Trillium. Through their ability to surpass themselves and meet new challenges, this Trillium trio can take pride in
having completed their high school studies with flying colours,” stated Mr. Stéphane Picard, Principal at ÉSC Trillium. ÉSC Trillium is part of the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon. Since its inception in 1998, CSC Nouvelon has awarded more than 9,000 diplomas. With rates of 93% in five years and 91% in four years, CSC Nouvelon
boasts one of the best graduation rates in the province and the highest among all school boards operating in the districts of Sudbury, Manitoulin and Algoma. All students who attended CSC Nouvelon schools have had the opportunity of benefitting from a high-quality French-language Catholic education that acted as a springboard to a promising future.
Trois élèves de l’ÉSC Trillium honorés avec la désignation du Mérite scolaire de l’Ontario
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ors de leur célébration des finissantes et des finissants en format virtuel, l'École s e c o n d a i r e c a t h o l i q u e Tr i l l i u m (Chapleau) a rendu hommage à trois élèves Long Term remarquables qui se sont Forecast mérités la désignation du Thursday Mérite scolaire de High 27 Low 16 l’Ontario en raison de leur excellence Friday High 26 a c a d é m i q u e . Low 16 Félicitations aux lauréats Saturday High 28 Low 19 Sunday High 27 Low 15
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Cole Fortin, Jonah Joyal et Patrick St-Amand. « Nous sommes fiers de l’excellence de nos élèves. Cole, Jonah et Patrick se sont démarqués par leur excellence lors de leur passage École secondaire catholique Trillium. Grâce à leur capacité de se surpasser et de relever de nouveaux défis, nos élèves peuvent être fiers d’avoir complété leur parcours au secondaire avec brio et peuvent regarder vers l’avenir avec confiance », explique M. Stéphane Picard, directeur de l’ÉSC Trillium. L’ÉSC Trillium fait partie du Conseil
scolaire catholique Nouvelon. Depuis sa création en 1998, le CSC Nouvelon a décerné plus de 9 000 diplômes d’études secondaires. En effet, avec des taux de 93 % sur cinq ans et de 91 % sur quatre ans, les taux de diplomation des élèves du CSC Nouvelon sont parmi les meilleurs en Ontario et demeurent les plus élevés pour les districts de Sudbury, de Manitoulin et d’Algoma. Les élèves qui sont passés par les écoles du CSC Nouvelon ont profité d’une éducation catholique de langue française de qualité supérieure qui leur a servi de tremplin vers un avenir prometteur.
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2020 Ontario Conservation Officer of the Year The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) is ! Participating in the Cops for Cancer fundraising campaign pleased to announce that Mike Schenk has been selected as the 2020 ! Active member with the Temiskaming Anglers and Hunters Conservation Officer of the Year. Mike is part of the Ministry of Natural Association and Temiskaming Bullseye Club Resources and Forestry (MNRF) North Bay Enforcement Unit working Upon learning he had been selected as the 2020 Conservation out of the New Liskeard office. Officer of the Year, Mike said, “I am truly surprised and humbled by this Mike has been employed with MNRF across Northern Ontario award. I was raised in a family environment full of outdoor adventure since the early 1980's and been a Conservation Officer for over 20 years, accompanied by terrific lifelong friends, so a career in natural resource the last 18 of which he has patrolled the Temagami area. He has proven management and enforcement was an excellent lifestyle fit for me. I throughout his career to be an outstanding officer, widely respected and share this award with all the dedicated officers and MNRF staff that I relied upon by officers and staff from internal and external organizations. have worked with over the past 36 years, we have effectively learned and This is evident by the long list of people that supported his nomination. supported each other in the pursuit of sound resource conservation. It has “Mike is a very deserving recipient of this year's award,” said OCOA been a privilege to be an Ontario Conservation Officer, I wish I could turn President Sean Cronsberry, “Mike has been an invaluable asset to our back time so I could live the adventure all profession over the years, both as a skillful investigator and as an instruc- over again.” tor. In the field, Mike is among the best officers we have at taking stateMike was also awarded the MNRF ments and conducting thorough investigations. In the classroom, Mike is Conservation Officer of the Year Award a captivating speaker who speaks from experience.” and he will be receiving the Shikar-Safari Mike is an accomplished investigator and instructor who has Club International Ontario Wildlife demonstrated his commitment to the job and to protecting the public and Officer of the Year Award, the Ontario our natural resources. Some of Mike's career highlights include: Federation of Anglers and Hunters · Conducting and assisting with many complex investigations and (OFAH) Conservation Officer of the Year projects, including investigations into night hunting, forest fires, illegal Award, and he has been nominated for the black bear outfitting operations, illegal netting and commercialization of North American Wildlife Enforcement fish, moose hunting investigations with a focus on the inhumane killing Officers Association Officer of the Year Award. of wildlife and projects with a focus on public safety related offences. ! Receiving two OCOA Life Saving Awards ! Receiving an OPP Commissioner's Commendation ! Developing and delivering training on a variety of topics to fellow Conservation Officers and other MNRF staff ! Receiving multiple Appreciation in Motion awards from the MNRF On July 14, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., members of the Superior East ! Delivering hundreds of natural resource related presentations Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a northbound to; youth/public groups, hunter safety classes, cottage associtraffic complaint on Highway 17 south of Wawa. ations, park visitors and angler and hunter groups A black sedan was reported to be driving at a high rate of speed and passing ! Being a dedicated volunteer, including: unsafely. Police were also made aware that the occupants of the vehicle were ! Leading and supporting food drives for local food banks suspects in a gas theft in the Thessalon area. ! Being a Canadian Armed Forces Reserve Lieutenant to instruct At approximately 11:15 a.m., officers located the suspect vehicle on at the Army Cadet Corp in his community Highway 17 near Red Rock Lake in Lake Superior Provincial Park. Officers ! 5 years as a Scout leader and 2 years as a Beaver leader with attempted to stop the vehicle using spike belts but were unsuccessful. Scouts Canada A short time later, the driver of the vehicle requested gasoline from an offduty OPP Sergeant on Steephill Dam Road north of Wawa. On-duty officers were immediately advised. The roadway was contained by officers and the vehicle was eventually located stuck with the two occupants attempting to free it. After failing to free the vehicle, both occupants fled from officers on foot into the surrounding wooded area. Northeast Region OPP Canine Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) members were called in to assist with the search which went through the night. On July 15, 2020, at approximately 8:00 a.m., both parties surrendered themselves to police and were arrested. Both parties are facing numerous criminal charges as a result of the incident. An updated release detailing names and charges will follow.
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Chapleau Chapleau Moments eleven years of Moments 'Scratching the surface" of the community by
Michael J. Morris Eleven years ago I wrote my first Chapleau Moments column but it was almost my last too as I ended up in hospital with a bleeding ulcer. I got my column off to Mario Lafreniere then became ill, and was taken to hospital here in Cranbrook, and was then transferred to Foothills Hospital in Calgary. I hadn't been able to call Mario to tell him what was happening, and when I got back home, there was a card from an RCMP officer under my door. When he couldn't reach me he had called them. However, by then we had been in touch, and all is well that ends well, and here I am 11 years later, still writing, with the help of some good friends on occasion, Chapleau Moments for about 50 weeks a year. When I started I never thought for a moment that the column would still be around, but here I am thanks to all kinds of folks. Let me start by thanking my cousin Michael McMullen, with whom I co-authored the Chapleau Boys Go To War, and Ian Macdonald, professor emeritus and retired professor of architecture at the University Of Manitoba, Both Ian and Michael have been regular contributors including three columns written when I needed to go to Orlando Florida to house sit the cats at the home of a friend who decided to vacation in Hawaii. I left my cat in care of a friend h e r e t o mind their two cats!!! But over the 11 years I have written columns from Orlando, Toronto and Chapleau! I was even able to write one about Dr. G.E. Young, several in fact, but one from here when he stopped by for a visit in his mobile home on his last trip across Canada. I had not known that his mother was from Creston, just down the road from
JP Spessot and MJM
me. We took a trip to Creston, and Dr. Young wanted to visit the local cemetery where some of his family were buried .He wasn't sure he could find the graves as it had been many years since he had been there, but he walked directly to them. We also visited a church in Creston which his family had attended. Some very special and emotional moments for Dr. Young. Another visitor was J P Spessot, one of my students from my Chapleau High School years who had made a wooden plaque for me with a favourite saying of my grandmother Edythe Hunt on it. We got a photo of us with it. The plaque still hangs on my living room wall. In 2012, I was so honoured to be invited to participate in the Chapleau High School 90th anniversary reunion. as master of ceremonies and speaker at the opening and as participant in the ecumenical service. What a great occasion it was. The very sad part of my visit home was that my friend and colleague at Chapleau High School George Evans had been killed in a car accident before the reunion. I was back in Chapleau in 2015 for the launch of The Chapleau Boys Go to War which noted above I had written with Michael McMullen. We had book signings at the Chapleau Public Library, Legion Hall and a wonderful party with a packed house at the Redwood hosted by my old friend the late Jim Hong.. The book is now into its third edition. You may wonder where I got the material to write a weekly column about Chapleau moments for 11 years. Well, my mother Muriel (Hunt) Morris had files which I inherited, but It was my aunt Marion (Morris) Kennedy who had kept all things Chapleau. After she died, my cousin Patrick sent me several boxes of information on Chapleau. I have also received great assistance from my cousin the late Anne (Zufelt) McGoldrick and the late Doug Greig. Both have made a most significant contribution to Chapleau. I also had my own scrapbooks, but I must mention, the contribution made by Margaret Rose (Payette) And Bobby Fortin who provided me with the Richard Brownlee Papers. What a treasure. Mr. Brownlee had arrived in Chapleau in 1886 and was one of Chapleau's most distinguished citizens. In fact he was one of my first friends, as I would stop by his barber shop on Main Street when I was quite young, and he would
Dr. Young and MJM also take me for rides in his car. I have heard from many readers over the years, and deeply appreciate that they took the time to contact me. Some of my friends here have commented that I have lived in Cranbook 31 years, write about a place in Ontario called Chapleau but love spending time in Orlando, Florida --- haven't been this year yet though because of the virus. It is a wonderful experience to write about my home town, and I extend my most sincere thanks to Mario Lafreniere for providing me with the opportunity. Actually I have only scratched the surface. Feel free to contact me. My email is mj.morris@live.ca
MJM
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REPORT from OTTAWA Rapport d’Ottawa by/par
Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing
Even if many travel plans have been put on hold, the weather is certainly cooperating this summer. While people wait to see how we will get more people back to work and bring children back to the classrooms, blue-bird days and warm temperatures are inviting us to get out and enjoy summer. Mercifully, we are blessed with much to do that can be undertaken within social distancing guidelines. That makes it more compelling to venture out and enjoy yourself in a safe manner while shaking off some of the cobwebs that accompany the long stretch of physical distancing we have undertaken to address the first wave of the pandemic. In this part of the country we are rich with opportunity to get out and enjoy ourselves. There are adventures to be had, new areas to explore and many attractions that are operating, even if some are doing so under modified circumstances. With fewer tourists in the region, businesses are anxious to fill the gap. The hope is that Ontarians will take
Exploring your own back yard the opportunity to explore their own province and help keep some of our important small businesses afloat through the pandemic. That’s the message the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) is spreading as it seeks to drum up business for the provinces $36 billion tourism sector. There’s little doubt that tourism has taken one of the biggest hits since March. With the American border closed and air travel still sorting itself out, the lack of visitors in the north is noticeable. That’s why the TIAO efforts make so much sense. If more of us can take ‘staycations’ while visiting our own areas, it increases the chances that many of our tourist businesses, especially Mom and Pop outfits, will be able to survive. So, if you’ve ever considered booking a cabin from an outfitter or checking out a provincial or a private campground park, now is the time. On top of that, most summer markets are open despite physical distancing regulations. These can offer everything form fresh produce to unique hand-crafted products. As an added bonus, markets like these give us the perfect opportunity to buy local - an idea that I am receiving far more correspondence about than ever before. Restaurants with patios have been slowly reopening and many are still operating for delivery of pick up. As more businesses start to re-open, there will be more to choose from and, hopefully,
support. An important consideration these days are travel restrictions. Some regions, like Atlantic Canada, are only open to a bubble of provinces. Ontario isn’t one of them and people trying to enter the Atlantic bubble may find themselves turned back at the New Brunswick border. That doesn’t apply in Ontario and residents are free to travel within the province to their heart’s delight. While visiting your own back-yard might not sound as sophisticated as an international vacation the time spent learning more about your area is rewarding. Doing so allows you to travel down that road you always wondered about, learn more about your area’s history and culture, and even offers the chance to make new acquaintances. Additionally, a local vacation requires less preparation and far less travel than some of the more glamorous sounding options. It might save a few dollars too! I hope you can find a fun adventure in your own area or throughout the province this summer. It remains important to be mindful of distancing and to maintain good hand hygiene, but we are doing that just to go shopping these days and the habit should be easily maintained wherever you go. I know that businesses will appreciate your effort, support and your patronage.
Partir à la découverte de votre région Plusieurs projets de voyage ont été suspendus, mais la température, elle, est au rendezvous cet été. Tandis que les gens attendent de voir comment nous aiderons la population à réintégrer rapidement le marché du travail et les enfants à retourner en classe, le temps chaud et ensoleillé nous invite à sortir et à profiter de l’été. Heureusement, nous avons la chance d’avoir accès à une multitude d’activités qui peuvent se pratiquer tout en respectant les règles de distanciation sociale. Voilà qui incite à mettre le nez dehors pour s’amuser de façon sécuritaire, question de se dérouiller après la longue période de distanciation sociale instaurée pour affronter la première vague de la pandémie. Dans notre coin de pays, les occasions de sortir et de s’amuser sont légion. Il y a de belles aventures à vivre, de nouvelles régions à explorer et de nombreuses attractions touristiques à visiter, même si ces dernières ont dû s’adapter à la nouvelle réalité. Les entreprises tiennent à remédier à la faible affluence des touristes dans la région. Les Ontariens sont appelés à partir à la découverte de leur propre province et, du même coup, à aider une partie de nos précieuses petites entreprises à rester à flot pendant la pandémie. Voilà le message lancé par l’Association de l’industrie touristique de l’Ontario (TIAO), qui cherche à promouvoir le tourisme, dont les retombées s’élèvent à 36 milliards de dollars dans la province. Nul doute que le secteur touristique est l’un
des plus frappés depuis le mois de mars. Avec la frontière américaine qui demeure fermée et le transport aérien qui est encore en période d’adaptation, la rareté des visiteurs dans le Nord de la province ne passe pas inaperçue. Voilà pourquoi l’initiative de la TIAO est pleine de bon sens. Si nous sommes nombreux à prendre des vacances aux environs de chez nous, les entreprises touristiques du coin, surtout les petites entreprises familiales, auront de bien meilleures chances de s’en tirer. Si vous avez déjà eu envie de louer un chalet dans une pourvoirie ou de camper dans un parc provincial ou un camping privé, c’est le moment idéal pour le faire. En plus, malgré les règles de distanciation sociale, la plupart des marchés estivaux sont ouverts. On y trouve toute sorte de choses, tant des fruits et légumes frais que des créations artisanales uniques. Qui plus est, ces marchés sont l’occasion parfaite d’acheter des produits locaux – un thème récurrent dans les lettres qui me sont envoyées depuis un certain temps. Bon nombre de restaurants offrent encore la livraison ou la cueillette sur place et ceux avec des terrasses rouvrent lentement leurs portes. Le choix sera plus grand à mesure que d’autres entreprises rouvriront et les occasions de manifester notre soutien, souhaitons-le, seront plus nombreuses. Il faut aussi tenir compte des restrictions de voyage. Il y a des régions, comme le Canada atlantique, qui ne sont accessibles qu’aux résidents
de certaines provinces. Il s’agit d’une bulle dont l’Ontario ne fait pas partie. Par conséquent, des gens risquent d’être refoulés à la frontière du Nouveau Brunswick s’ils tentent d’entrer dans la bulle atlantique. En Ontario, c’est différent, les résidants sont libres de voyager à l’intérieur de la province tant qu’ils en ont envie. Même si visiter sa région a un peu moins d’éclat que partir en vacances à l’étranger, il est gratifiant de passer du temps à découvrir son coin de pays. Grâce à vos excursions, vous saurez enfin où mène la fameuse route qui vous intrigue depuis longtemps, vous apprendrez à connaître l’histoire et la culture de votre région et vous ferez peut-être même de nouvelles rencontres. Sans compter que les préparatifs sont bien moins grands et la durée du voyage bien plus courte quand on prend des vacances aux environs de chez soi au lieu de choisir une destination prestigieuse. En prime, vous économiserez peut être quelques sous! J’espère que vous trouverez dans votre région ou ailleurs dans la province une activité excitante et divertissante cet été. Il demeure important de respecter la distanciation sociale et d’appliquer une bonne hygiène des mains, mais comme nous le faisons déjà chaque fois que nous allons dans les magasins, il ne devrait pas être difficile de conserver cette habitude partout où nous allons. Je sais que les entreprises vous sauront gré de vos efforts, de votre soutien et de votre clientèle.
Among the many traits that my friends of First Nations descent tend to hold most dearly, I would without hesitation say that the honour and respect they hold for their Elders is one that I admire most. Within First Nations communities, Elders can hold significant power. They are revered for their ability to impart bit by bit their experience and culture to the younger generations. Traditionally, Elders are the ones who lead their community and they are revered for the knowledge, wisdom and leadership that they impart. As much as Canadians in general like to think that we hold similar honour and respect for our elders, in truth we don't do enough to show it. Just consider this statistic: Here in Canada, more than 7800 people have died from COVID-19, which is terrible of course. But, what is absolutely horrifying is the fact that more than 6500 (84%) of these deaths were residents in private-for-profit long-term-care homes. You don't need to be a statistician to realize that there is clearly a problem here. C O V I D-19 has proven to have a devastating impact on private-for-profit care. Across Ontario people are twice as likely to die if, during an outbreak, they are in a for-profit longterm care (LTC) home instead of a non-profit home. For decades, Conservative governments, including Doug Ford's and Mike Harris's before him, have been hell-bent on privatizing services that are paid for with public funding. This
CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, July 16, 2020 - Page 5 includes LTC and healthcare wherever possible. time to interact with residents and deliver To be certain, their have been numerous hands excellent care. We envision a system where involved in brining our healthcare system to its smaller homes rooted in close-knit, culturally current state are many. The Liberals certainly sensitive and engaged communities are available followed in step to the Conservative march to to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. NDP Health Critic France Gélinas notes privatization. In fact, I admit that my NDP colleagues and I were unsuccessful in causing that in a system in which contracts are awarded based solely on the lowest bid, you can be certain previous governments to change direction. Right now Ontarians are focussed on that that contractor will only pay minimum wage what we need to do to get through this terrible and limit them to part time work so they don't pandemic. And it is right now that Ford wants to have to pay benefits or provide sick pay. Such turn the responsibility of managing our health employment opportunities will not attract the care and senior care over to private-for-profit highest quality workers. As a result the quality of care provided by the PSWs and LTC workers corporations. Shortly after taking office, the Ford will be lower. G o v e r n m e n t k n o w i n g l y w e a k e n e d t h e Gélinas proposed no less than 20 amendments regulations for inspection of LTC facilities. New including: Improving working conditions for Democrats and many, many other concerned · groups warned that this was a recipe for disaster. personal support workers (PSWs) who provide Ask yourself, what is the main objective of any home care. Removing profits from health care corporation? There is no sugar coating it - it's · · Bringing accountability and transparency profits - pure and simple. Under current legislation, prospective on how organizations spend publicly funded homecare and LTC patients are assessed by one health dollars Keeping the Patient Bill of Rights of the 14 publicly funded Local Health · Integration Networks (LHINs) to determine if enshrined in law The Conservatives voted down every individuals qualify for some form of homecare or LTC. If passed, Ford's new legislation would single amendment the NDP put forward. Instead turn the responsibility for assessment and of joining us in the fight for better care, the assignment of homecare or LTC service entirely Liberals chose to sit on their hands and abstain over to for-profit companies. Companies that from voting on removing profits from health would focus primarily on opportunities to care. As always, please feel free to contact my maximize profits at worker and patient expense. It seems that it is no coincidence that, all office about these issues, or any other provincial of a sudden, in the middle of the confusion of this matters. You can reach my constituency office by pandemic, Doug Ford decides this is a good time email at mmantha-co@ndp.on.ca or by phone at to totally upend our homecare and LTC programs 705-461-9710 or Toll free 1-800-831-1899. with the Connecting Care Act (Bill 175). Now, while everyone's attention is focussed upon reopening the province, Ford is using this distraction to ram through legislative changes that will totally replace the current system. And he is doing it under the pretext of convincing Ontarians that he has seen the light and is going to take immediate action to protect seniors in LTC and improve our homecare programs. The Conservatives have rushed Bill 175 through First and Second Reading in the Legislature in just 10 days. It was rammed through by design so that stakeholders, families and experts would be focussed on other urgent matters at hand and would have not time to study the bill to understand and comment on its implications. Without public pressure, Bill 175 will pass before anyone can organize any form of debate in the Legislature or public involvement. New Democrats envision a system in which every dollar goes into care and quality of life, not profit margins. Where health care workers are paid a living wage, with benefits and Call 705-864-2579 a pension that reflect their worth, so they can take chaexpress@sympatico.ca
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REVIEW Review of Proposed Operations - Pineland Forest 2021-2031 Forest Management Plan The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) , EACOM Timber Corporation and the Pineland Forest Local Citizens’ Committee (LCC) invite you to participate in the review of proposed operations. This review is being held as part of the detailed planning of operations for the ten-year period of the 2021 – 2031 Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the Pineland Forest. The Planning Process The FMP takes approximately three years to complete. During this time, five formal opportunities for public consultation and First Nation and Métis community involvement and consultation are provided. The second opportunity (Stage Two) for this FMP occurred on February 27, 2020 – March 28, 2020 when the public was invited to review and comment on the long-term management direction. This ‘Stage Three’ notice is: • To invite you to review and comment on: - the details of access, harvest, renewal and tending operations for the ten-year period of the plan, and - the proposed primary and branch road corridors and the proposed operational road boundaries for the ten-year period of the plan, and • To request contributions to the background information to be used in planning. How to Get Involved To facilitate your review, the following information can be obtained electronically on the Ontario government website https:/ /nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmp-online • Summary of the MNRF Regional Director preliminary endorsed long-term management direction; and • Summary map(s) of: - the planned areas for harvest, renewal and tending operations for the ten-year period of the plan; and - the proposed corridors for new primary and branch roads for the ten-year period of the plan. In addition to the most current versions of the information and maps which were available at Stages One and Two of the public consultation, the following information will be available electronically on the Ontario government website: • Summary of public comments and submissions received to date and any responses to those comments and submissions; • The proposed road use management strategies; and • The list of required modifications resulting from the public review of the long-term management direction. The detailed proposed operations can be made available electronically for review and comment by contacting the EACOM Timber Corporation office and/or the MNRF Chapleau District Office contact listed below, during normal office hours for a period of 30 days: August 15, 2020 September 14, 2020. Comments on the proposed operations for the Pineland Forest must be received by Kelly Ellis of the planning team at the MNRF Chapleau District Office, by September 14, 2020. Remote meetings with representatives of the planning team and the LCC can be requested at any time during the planning process. Reasonable opportunities to remotely meet planning team members during nonbusiness hours will be provided upon request. If you require more information or wish to discuss your interests and concerns with a planning team member, please contact one of the individuals listed below: Kelly Ellis, R.P.F. A/FMP Regional Specialist Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Chapleau District Office e-mail: kelly.ellis@ontario.ca
Ryan Milne, R.P.F. Plan Author EACOM Timber Corporation e-mail: ryan.milne@eacom.ca
Manfred Grasser Pineland Forest Local Citizens’ Committee c/o Kelly Ellis Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Chapleau District Office e-mail: kelly.ellis@ontario.ca
During the planning process there is an opportunity to make a written request to seek resolution of issues with the MNRF District Manager or the Regional Director using a process described in the 2020 Forest Management Planning Manual (Part A, Section 2.4.1). Stay Involved The tentative scheduled date for submission of the draft FMP is October 24, 2020. There will be two more formal opportunities for you to be involved. These stages are listed and tentatively scheduled as follows: Stage Four - Review of Draft FMP November 28, 2020 - January 27, 2021 Stage Five - Inspection of MNRF-Approved FMP
March 17, 2021
If you would like to be added to a mailing list to be notified of public involvement opportunities, please contact Tarja Berthelot at Tarja.Berthelot@ontario.ca. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is collecting your personal information and comments under the authority of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. Any personal information you provide (address, name, telephone, etc.) will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; however, your comments will become part of the public consultation process and may be shared with the general public. Your personal information may be used by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to send you further information related to this forest management planning exercise. If you have questions about the use of your personal information, please contact Leah Cyr at Leah.Cyr@ontario.ca Renseignements en français : Leah Cyr au Leah.Cyr@ontario.ca
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Nearly All Businesses and Public Spaces to Reopen in Stage 3 Public Gatherings Will Increase in Size as the Province Continues its Path to Economic Recovery The Ontario government announced nearly all businesses and public spaces will reopen in Stage 3 of the province's reopening framework with public health and workplace safety measures and restrictions in place. As Ontario continues down the path to economic recovery, decisions on which regions will enter Stage 3 and when will be made in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts and based on trends of key public health indicators. Details on the Stage 3 reopening framework were provided by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance, and Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education. "Our success in reducing the spread of COVID-19 and getting Ontario to a place where we are ready to reopen most of the province is a testament to the hard work of business owners, individuals and families right across the province," said Premier Ford. "So many have stepped up and played by the rules, demonstrating that we can restart our economy safely and responsibly. Small actions can make a big difference. Now more than ever, we must continue to follow the public health advice to preserve the progress we have made together." As part of the Stage 3 reopening, Ontario will be increasing gathering limits for those regions entering the next stage to the following: ! Indoor gathering limits will increase to a maximum of 50 people; ! Outdoor gathering limits will increase to a maximum of 100 people; ! Gathering limits are subject to physical distancing requirements. ! Public gathering limits apply to indoor and outdoor events, such as community events or gatherings, concerts, live shows, festivals, conferences, sports and recreational fitness activities, fundraisers, fairs, festivals or open houses. A two metre distance must still be maintained at such events. Regions remaining in Stage 2 will maintain the existing gathering limit of 10. Social circles in all stages at this point will also be kept to a maximum of 10 people province-wide, regardless of stage. The Chief Medical Officer of Health, public health experts and other officials have advised the following, high-risk places and activities are not yet safe to open, even if a region has entered Stage 3, due to the likelihood of large crowds congregating, difficulties with physical distancing, or challenges maintaining the proper
cleaning and sanitation required to prevent the spread of COVID-19: ! Amusement parks and water parks; ! Buffet-style food services; ! Dancing at restaurants and bars, other than by performers hired by the establishment following specific requirements; ! Overnight stays at camps for children; ! Private karaoke rooms; ! Prolonged or deliberate contact while playing sports; ! Saunas, steam rooms, bath houses and oxygen bars; ! Table games at casinos and gaming establishments. For more information on the restrictions that will remain in place during Stage 3, as well as the public health guidance necessary to keep the people of Ontario safe, visit Ontario.ca/reopen. The province is committed to working closely and collaboratively with businesses and sectors not yet able to reopen or who are experiencing significant challenges for reopening due to Stage 3 restrictions. These businesses can visit Ontario.ca/reopen to work with the government on a reopening proposal that will enable them to safely resume or increase operations. Government and public health officials will review proposals and contact businesses for feedback or clarifications. "With almost all businesses and services able to resume operations, Stage 3 is a major step forward in our plan to reopen the province," said Minister Phillips. "We have to keep treating each other with respect and acting responsibly to keep up the progress in our fight against COVID-19. Our government will continue working with our partners across Ontario to rebuild our economy so that our province is a place of economic strength and prosperity for every person and family." The following public health unit regions will be allowed to move into Stage 3 first, on Friday, July 17, 2020: ! Algoma Public Health ! Brant County Health Unit ! Chatham-Kent Public Health ! Eastern Ontario Health Unit ! Grey Bruce Health Unit ! Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit ! Hastings Prince Edward Public Health ! Huron Perth Public Health ! Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health ! Leeds Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Middlesex-London Health Unit North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Northwestern Health Unit Ottawa Public Health Peterborough Public Health Porcupine Health Unit Public Health Sudbury & Districts Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services ! Renfrew County and District Health Unit ! Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit ! Southwestern Public Health ! Thunder Bay District Health Unit ! Timiskaming Health Unit ! Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Businesses and municipalities will be permitted to enter Stage 3 based on their region and, as in the previous stages, may choose to take more time before reopening. For a list of regions that will remain in Stage 2, visit Ontario.ca/reopen. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
At the beginning of each week, the province will continue to reassess local trends in public health indicators, including rates of transmission, hospital capacity, progress on testing and contact tracing, to determine if additional public health unit regions can progress to Stage 3. The Chief Medical Officer of Health and other public health experts will continue to closely monitor the evolving situation to advise when public health restrictions can be further loosened or if they need to be tightened or reapplied. "Having seen a decline in the number of new COVID-19 cases as the province safely restarted over 90 per cent of economic activity with Stage 2, we now have the confidence to move certain regions into Stage 3, including expanding the size of gatherings indoors and outdoors," said Minister Elliott. "As we do, it's never been more important for all Ontarians to continue to practise physical distancing and wear a face covering when doing so is a challenge, such as safely visiting a favourite local store. Together, we'll continue to move Ontario forward." As the province safely and gradually enters Stage 3, child care centres and home child care providers across Ontario will be able to continue to operate with strict safety and operational requirements in place. Beginning on July 27, 2020, child care centres will be permitted to operate with cohorts of 15 children, which is an increase from the current cohort cap of 10. This change will allow parents to return to work, and bring the child care sector to approximately 90 per cent of its operating capacity before the COVID-19 outbreak. Cont’d on P.8
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Nearly All Businesses and Public Spaces to Reopen in Stage 3 Public Gatherings Will Increase in Size as the Province Continues its Path to Economic Recovery Cont’d from P.7 "Providing child care for parents is critical so that, as more Ontarians return to work, they can do so with confidence in knowing that their children are being safely cared for," said Minister Lecce. "Child care is an integral enabler to the continued restart of Ontario's economy, and we remain committed to working to ensure child care remains accessible, affordable and, most importantly, safe as we gradually increase capacity of Ontario's child care sector." The government, in partnership with health and safety associations, has released over 170 guidance resources at Ontario.ca/ COVIDsafety to help employers in multiple sectors ― including fitness, restaurant and food services, and the performing arts ― keep spaces safe for workers and customers. Guidance will be available for all spaces permitted to open in Stage 3. As they prepare to reopen, employers are strongly advised to review and implement appropriate measures to help protect their communities. "As we enter Stage 3 and continue on the path to economic recovery, it is more important than ever that we support business owners and workers," said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. "That is
why we launched the Workplace PPE Supplier Directory to provide businesses with information on personal protective equipment suppliers so they can keep their employees, customers and clients safe as they resume their operations. By continuing to work together, we will ensure Ontario is prepared and well-supplied for any future challenges." Based on community needs, some municipalities and local medical officers of health have implemented more restrictions or requirements, such as mandatory face coverings in commercial establishments and all indoor public places. Check your local public health unit's or local municipality's website. The government invites businesses not able to open or resume full activities due to Stage 3 restrictions to visit Ontario.ca/reopen to submit a reopening proposal. For questions on restrictions that will remain in place during Stage 3, review the Stage 3 Emergency Order on the emergency information portal or call the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659. The Ontario government has launched a website to provide businesses with information on personal protective equipment (PPE) suppliers.
The Workplace PPE Supplier Directory has an upto-date list of Ontario companies and business associations that are ready to supply PPE. The government has also launched the $50 million Ontario Together Fund to support the development of proposals submitted by businesses and individuals through the Ontario Together web portal to help businesses retool their operations. Free online workplace health and safety training is available through Employment Ontario for up to 100,000 job seekers, with topics such as infection control, conducting health and safety incident investigations, ladder safety, slips, trips and falls prevention. Contact an Employment Ontario service provider in your area to enroll. Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board, is leading a new committee focused on strengthening the work of the Ontario government following the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee will ensure public sector services are customer focused and digital- and data-driven, while increasing the speed of government operations and decisions. Find sector-specific guidelines and returnto-sport resources to help facilities, trainers and athletes safely return to play and recreation activities in Ontario at Ontario.ca/returntoplay.
ETFO educators are back to virtual school this summer for professional learning to enhance their instructional practice For thousands of members of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) the learning never stops as they enhance their professional learning and instructional practice this summer though virtual workshops offered by the Federation. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, ETFO's Summer Academy has gone virtual with three-day courses offered online. Courses are normally held in locations around Ontario. The course offerings reflect current realities when it comes to equity and social
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Council Briefs MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: MAYOR: M. LEVESQUE; DEPUTY MAYOR:R. SMITH; COUNCILLORS: G. BERNIER N. SCHUURMAN; L. BERNIER CAO:C. SWEARENGEN; TREASURER:L. JONES; DLCS:R. RAYMOND; EDO:C. GOHEEN D E C L A R AT I O N O F P E C U N I A R Y INTEREST(S): Pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M. 50, Section 5 – Deputy-Mayor R. Smith declared Conflict of Interest pertaining to Item # C-5 – Office of the Integrity Commissioner – reason – Ongoing matter. Councillor N. Schuurman declared Conflict of Interest pertaining to cheque #8561 – grade 12 bursary CHS – reason – Principal of the school. RESOLUTION 11-120: G. Bernier – R. Smith That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Monday, May 25th, 2020 be approved. Carried
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RESOLUTION 11-121: N. Schuurman – G. Bernier WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Chapleau wishes to take advantage of the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds; And WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Chapleau wishes to execute an agreement with The Ministry of Transportation for this purpose: N O W THEREFORE be it resolved that By-Law 202022 being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer to execute a Provincial Gas Tax Transit Funding Agreement with respect to the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 10th day of June, 2020.
M. Levesque R. Smith G. Bernier L. Bernier N. Schuurman
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CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, July 16, 2020 - Page 9 adoption of the 2020 estimates and the 2020 tax Carried rates and to further provide for penalty and RESOLUTION 11-122: interest in default of payment thereof for 2020 be R. Smith – G. Bernier WHEREAS it is necessary for the Council of the considered read a first, second and third time and Township of Chapleau, pursuant to Section finally passed this 10th day of June, 2020. 308(4) of the Municipal Act (2001) to establish Recorded Vote the tax ratios for 2020 for the Township of For Against Chapleau; And WHEREAS the tax ratios M. Levesque X determine the relative amount of taxation to be R. Smith X borne by each property class; And WHEREAS G. Bernier X the property classes have been prescribed by the Minister of Finance under Section L. Bernier (7) of the Assessment Act R.S.O. 1990; And N. Schuurman X WHEREAS the property subclasses for which tax rate reductions are to be established are in Carried accordance with Section 8 of the Assessment Act. RESOLUTION 11-124: R.S.O. 1990; NOW THEREFORE be it R. Smith – G. Bernier resolved that By-Law 2020-23 being a by-law to That the following cheque register sheets be set tax ratios and establish tax capping approved as prepared by the Treasurer. parameters for the Township of Chapleau for the year 2020 be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 10th day of June, 2020.
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Carried RESOLUTION 11-123: G. Bernier – R. Smith WHEREAS it is necessary for the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Chapleau, pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, to establish tax rates for 2020 and pass a by-law to levy a separate tax rate on the assessment in each property class; And, WHEREAS the property classes have been prescribed by the Minister of Finance under the assessment act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended and Regulations there to; And, WHEREAS Section 308 of the Municipal Act, 2001 requires tax rates to be established in the same proportion to tax ratios; And WHEREAS Section 330 of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorizes municipalities to limit tax decreases as a means of funding the 5% limit on tax increases for 2020 for certain classes of property; And, WHEREAS the 2020 net levy for municipal purposes is $ 2,715,600.00; And, WHEREAS certain education rates are provided in various regulations; And, WHEREAS notice of passing of the budget was published in the Chapleau Express on Thursday, June 4th, 2020 in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001. NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that By-Law 2020-24 being a By-law to provide for the
M. Levesque R. Smith G. Bernier L. Bernier N. Schuurman
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Note: Councillor N. Schuurman did not participate in the discussion concerning this item. Carried RESOLUTION 11-125: N. Schuurman – G. Bernier That Council authorize the CAO to issue a purchase order to Northshore Tractor in the amount of $10,900 plus HST with respect to a lawn tractor to be funded by the Leisure and Cultural Services Reserve Fund. Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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Carried Note: Councillor L. Bernier joined the meeting at 6:55 p.m. with prior approval. RESOLUTION 11-126: L. Bernier – G. Bernier That Council award the tender for the purchase of a rubber tire loader to Toromont CAT in the amount of $325,895.00 plus HST to be financed by the Landfill Reserve Fund. Cont’d P12
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- Page 12 Carried CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Chapleau General Hospital Foundation 2. Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Cont’d from P.9 Board – First Quarter Report 3. Superior East Community Futures Recorded Vote Development Corporation For Against 4. Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services M. Levesque X Board – Funding for EarlyON and Child Care R. Smith X RESOLUTION 11-130: G. Bernier X L. Bernier – N. Schuurman L. Bernier X That Council provide its support to the N. Schuurman X Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board and its position with respect to the need for Provincial Carried funding to cover the variance between the RESOLUTION 11-127: Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the actual N. Schuurman – L. Bernier costs associated with non-profit child care That Council authorize the CAO to execute an centres during the COVID-19 pandemic. agreement with AECOM in the amount of Recorded Vote $30,500 plus HST with respect to engineering For Against services for the Water Treatment Plant High Lift Pump Header Replacement project to be funded M. Levesque X by the Waterworks Reserve Fund. R. Smith X G. Bernier X Recorded Vote L. Bernier X For Against N. Schuurman X M. Levesque X R. Smith X Carried G. Bernier X 5. Office of the Integrity Commissioner L. Bernier X Note: Councillor R. Smith did not participate in N. Schuurman X the discussion concerning the above matter. 6. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Carried Housing RESOLUTION 11-128: OTHER: L. Bernier – R. Smith 1. Fire Department Update – Chief Groves That Council authorize the CAO to execute a 2. Refrigeration Capital – LCSD contract for the removal of scrap metal from the 3. Welcome Guide 2020 – EDO landfill to R&A Recyclers Inc. 4. Calendar of meetings for the months of June and July 2020 Recorded Vote RESOLUTION 11-131: For Against N. Schuurman – L. Bernier M. Levesque X WHEREAS the Council of the Township of R. Smith X Chapleau deems it expedient to confirm the G. Bernier X proceedings of Council meetings; L. Bernier X NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that By-Law N. Schuurman X 2020-25 being a by-law to confirm the
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That Council adjourn at 7:20 p.m. Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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