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Ontario Supports Forestry and Mining Sectors in Timmins, Cochrane and Timiskaming Districts

Funding will strengthen regional economy and create 115 new jobs The Ontario government is providing over $10.5 million to help support forestry and mining sectors in Timmins, Cochrane and Timiskaming districts. This investment will strengthen the regional economy and create 115 new jobs in northeastern Ontario.

“Our government is proud to support Ontario’s mining and forestry sectors. These industries are the backbone of our northern economy, bringing good jobs and opportunities to hardworking people across northern Ontario,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern

Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. “Today’s investments are a reminder of our commitment to stimulate growth in every region of the north and ensure that northern Ontario is a place where businesses can thrive, expand and prosper.”

The funding is being delivered through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) and will support 24 projects, including: $5 million to Certarus Ltd. to expand their compressed natural gas service to mining and

Casual Custodian (Chapleau) The Algoma District School Board invites applications for the position of Casual Custodian in Chapleau.

Educational Qualifications: ·

Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent

Requirements: · Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures · Ability to follow instructions and to cooperate with other employees and with persons who use Board facilities from time to time · Ability to meet the physical demands of the position as demonstrated by completing a Physical Demands Analysis · Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal Background Check Summary of Duties:

· · · · · · · · ·

Shifts are offered on a day-to-day basis via phone between 9:00AM – 11:00AM (i.e. no scheduled shifts) Clean part or all of a school or office building which involves sweeping, washing, waxing, dusting, scrubbing, mopping, polishing, shampooing, vacuum cleaning Securing building Use of step ladders, scaffolds as required When necessary, assist maintenance worker with repairs Receive and store school supplies Maintain lighting, plumbing, windows, painting, varnishing Work in compliance with all Acts, Regulations and Board Policies and Procedures, including Health and Safety Policies and Procedures Other duties as assigned by designated personnel

forestry companies in northern Ontario. This investment will support the transition to a lower carbon economy and create 41 new full-time jobs and five seasonal jobs. $1 million to DJB Mining Products and Services to help expand their commercial and operational capacity by purchasing property and new mining equipment. This investment will create six new full-time jobs and enable the company to better serve its clients in northern Ontario and across North America. $184,178 to Bush Brothers Inc. to purchase equipment and increase their log loading and hauling capacity. This investment will create four new full-time jobs.

A full list of funding recipients is available on the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) website.

The N O H F C promotes economic prosperity across northern Ontario by providing financial assistance to projects—big and small, rural and urban—that stimulate recovery, growth, job creation and skills development.

Since June 2018, the NOHFC has invested more than $318 million in 3,134 projects in northern Ontario, leveraging more than $1.3 billion in investment and creating or sustaining over 4,850 jobs.

On February 11, 2021, the Ontario government launched new and improved NOHFC programs that support more projects in rural northern communities and make it easier for more people and businesses to apply. The programs target existing and emerging markets, provide more work opportunities for Indigenous people and address the skilled labour shortage in the north.

Hours of work will vary between the hours of 6:00AM and 11:00PM – as determined by the Algoma District School Board to meet operational needs.

Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday July 30, 2021 and may be forwarded to: Nic Turco Human Resources Officer turcon@adsb.on.ca Algoma District School Board 644 Albert Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2K7 Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted Accommodations through the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.

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Chapleau Moments by

Michael J. Morris I extend my most sincere congratulations to Ian Macdonald and Michael McMullen for their work in creating a book of essays bringing together aspects of Chapleau and area life in the early years. Their interest in Chapleau, a small community in Northern Ontario is most commendable, as their book brings together much of the community's early history in one place, as a valuable resource for those interested the life and times of this part of Northern Ontario.

In "The Heart of New Ontario” Ian and Michael, both of whom have a connection to Chapleau, shared their findings in a most professional way with solid research in all the essays.

Ian arrived in 1947 with his parents when his father took a position at Smith and Chapple Ltd. They lived in the community until 1957, but Ian returned to work on the Canadian Pacific Railway in the summers.

Michael's connection to Chapleau goes back to 1885 when his great-great uncle Patrick Mulligan arrived in the fledgling community, and in due course established one of the first stores, Murrays and Mulligan, General Merchants.

'The Heart of New Ontario' essays by Michael McMullen and Ian Macdonald brings together aspects of Chapleau and area life in early years Michael and his parents Margaret and Keith McMullen lived in Chapleau in the 1950s.

In the interests of full disclosure, Michael and I are cousins through our maternal grandmothers Lil (Mulligan) Morris and May (Mulligan) McMullen, who were sisters.

It is safe to say that Ian and Michael have had a lifelong interest in Chapleau and area. Over the past 12 years, it has been my pleasure to publish some of their articles on the Chapleau area on my blog Michael J Morris Reports and in my column, Chapleau Moments, in the Chapleau Express, owned by Mario Lafrenière. I deeply appreciate Mario's assistance over the years.

Although I have been gone from Chapleau since 1989 except for visits on special occasions, I am one of those to whom the maxim "You can take the boy (or girl) out of Chapleau but you can't take Chapleau out of them." It sure applies to me, and based on their essays it does to Ian and Michael too.

The book is now on Amazon.com and Amazon.ca. Lucy Bignucolo of Chapleau Village Shops will be getting copies and having them for sale in Chapleau the week of July 26.

Michael provided the following information about the book: "William Cornelius Van Horne was appointed general manager of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1882. One of the first decisions he made was to establish the route of the new overland railway along the north shore of Lake Superior and the Ontario Height of Land. The new CPR divisional point at Chapleau would be located mid way between Port Arthur (now part of Thunder Bay) and Toronto in the heart of this new unexplored territory.

"The two-hundred-year epoch of the fur trade that had shaped a way of life for the Indigenous and European populations in the region would be forever altered. New towns like Chapleau were developing and putting their imprint on life in the region. Settlement and development of the Height of Land region would challenge the best of the human spirit for those who dared to inhabit this rugged land.

" Survival would require the community to adapt to new social and economic conditions demanding creativity, innovation and a capacity to reimagine. This book provides a collection of vignettes associated with the challenges of the unique cultural landscape of what was then referred to as New Ontario."

Thanks Ian and Michael for your most significant contribution to the history of Chapleau and Northern Ontario. A good read!!

My email is mikejmorris41@outlook.com

Ian Macdonald and Mike McMullen

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REPORT from OTTAWA Rapport d’Ottawa by/par

Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing

France wants Canada to open its' borders to its tourists after they have done the same for ours, while American's are clamouring to enter Canada to visit their favourite vacation getaway or access their seasonal properties. That's because Canada is still limiting those who can enter the country 16 months after closing to most travellers and instituting stringent quarantines for those that do come in. Now, as we prepare to open the border more, there are worries that the programs designed to support businesses so they're ready for the return of tourists, won't hold workers in place long enough to achieve that goal.

This is why New Democrats and others have been asking the federal government for some time to release a detailed plan on border re-opening at land crossings between Canada and the United States. While many Canadians and Americans are waiting for that to happen, it's difficult to imagine a group more invested in the notion than those who make their living in the tourism sector. In Algoma-

Best tourism fix will be the border Manitoulin-Kapuskasing with so much of our economy reliant on tourism dollars, the urgency is palpable. Making matters more difficult are the programs that are winding down and were intended to keep small businesses intact and workers in their communities.

Of course, those concerns aren't limited to the tourism sector alone and others will be affected as pandemic programs wrap up. That begins this month as the government slashes benefits for individuals by $800 a month which means those who aren't able to return to work in industries like the arts, tourism, or the food sector will now have their benefits cut. This could force people to leave their community in pursuit of work, something that most pandemic relief efforts sought to avoid. If that is the unintended outcome, earlier efforts to save jobs will amount to wasted money.

For many tourist operators, the challenges are steep. Even though the border may open, Americans aren't willing to gamble on that which means reservations are not anticipated until certainty is achieved. That confirms a dependence on domestic visitors especially for those operators whose only government assistance came in the form of short-term loans. Tapping into that fund was unappealing enough and for those who have already taken the loans, it may be difficult to repay them by the end of 2022 if tourists can't return in

numbers. If that's the case, new concerns will arise that relate to interest rates for loans carried past early repayment and forgivable credit offerings – both of which have not been defined. For those who have been able to take advantage of the wage subsidy, the frustrations are similar as that program is set to expire in September raising doubts about the ability of some businesses to retain staff.

The border closure isn't just affecting businesses and border communities, it's also been trying for cross-border families that have been kept apart for over a year. As I write this, the government is finally starting to discuss its intent to open the borders, but with little in the way of details, it's hard for businesses, families, and individuals to make plans.

At the same time the threat of a resurgence in Covid, which has happened in other jurisdictions that are further along the path to reopening than Canada, is giving health officials pause for thought.

The battle is shaping into a race between vaccinations and the persistent Delta variant of Covid-19 that is proving to be the most difficult strain yet. But now with many Canadians and Americans being fully vaccinated, it's time to follow the science and set the ground rules to begin safely reopening the border for families who have been separated and for businesses who are struggling to survive.

La meilleure solution pour le tourisme sera la frontière La France souhaite que le Canada ouvre ses frontières à ses touristes après avoir fait de même pour les nôtres, tandis que les Américains réclament à cor et à cri l'entrée au Canada pour visiter leur lieu de vacances préféré ou accéder à leurs propriétés saisonnières. En effet, 16 mois après la fermeture des frontières à la plupart des voyageurs, le Canada limite toujours le nombre de personnes pouvant entrer dans le pays et impose des quarantaines strictes à ceux qui entrent.

Maintenant, alors que nous nous préparons à ouvrir davantage la frontière on craint que les programmes conçus pour soutenir les entreprises afin qu'elles soient prêtes pour le retour des touristes, ne retiennent pas les travailleurs en place assez longtemps pour atteindre cet objectif.

C'est pourquoi les néo-démocrates et d'autres demandent depuis un certain temps au gouvernement fédéral de publier un plan détaillé sur la réouverture des frontières aux points de passage terrestres entre le Canada et les États-Unis.

Alors que de nombreux Canadiens et Américains attendent que cela se produise, il est difficile d'imaginer un groupe plus investi dans cette notion que ceux qui gagnent leur vie dans le secteur du tourisme. Dans la région d'Algoma-ManitoulinKapuskasing, où une grande partie de l'économie dépend des dollars du tourisme, l'urgence est palpable. Ce qui rend les choses encore plus difficiles, ce sont les programmes qui tirent à leur fin et qui étaient destinés à garder les petites

entreprises intactes et les travailleurs dans leurs communautés.

Bien sûr, ces préoccupations ne se limitent pas au seul secteur du tourisme et d'autres seront touchés par la fin des programmes de lutte contre la pandémie. Cela commence ce mois-ci, lorsque le gouvernement réduit les prestations individuelles de 800 $ par mois, ce qui signifie que les personnes qui ne sont pas en mesure de retourner travailler dans des industries comme les arts, le tourisme ou le secteur alimentaire verront leurs prestations réduites. Cela pourrait obliger les gens à quitter leur communauté à la recherche d'un emploi, ce que la plupart des efforts de secours en cas de pandémie ont cherché à éviter. Si tel est le résultat involontaire, les efforts déployés précédemment pour sauver des emplois seront de l'argent gaspillé.

Pour de nombreux opérateurs touristiques, les défis sont de taille. Même si la frontière peut s'ouvrir, les Américains ne sont pas prêts à parier làdessus, ce qui signifie que les réservations ne sont pas prévues tant que la certitude n'est pas acquise.

Cela confirme la dépendance à l'égard des visiteurs nationaux, en particulier pour les opérateurs dont la seule aide gouvernementale a pris la forme de prêts à court terme. Puiser dans ce fonds n'était pas très attrayant et pour ceux qui ont déjà contracté les prêts, il pourrait être difficile de les rembourser d'ici la fin de 2022 si les touristes ne reviennent pas en nombre. Si c'est le cas, de nouvelles préoccupations apparaîtront, liées aux taux

d'intérêt pour les prêts reportés au-delà du remboursement anticipé et aux offres de crédit pardonnable - deux éléments qui n'ont pas été définis. Pour ceux qui ont pu profiter de la subvention salariale, les frustrations sont similaires car ce programme doit expirer en septembre, ce qui soulève des doutes quant à la capacité de certaines entreprises à conserver leur personnel.

La fermeture de la frontière n'affecte pas seulement les entreprises et les communautés frontalières, elle est également éprouvante pour les familles transfrontalières qui sont séparées depuis plus d'un an. Au moment où j'écris ces lignes, le gouvernement commence enfin à discuter de son intention d'ouvrir les frontières, mais avec peu de détails, il est difficile pour les entreprises, les familles et les particuliers de faire des plans.

En même temps, la menace d'une résurgence du Covid, comme cela s'est produit dans d'autres pays qui sont plus avancés que le Canada sur la voie de la réouverture, donne à réfléchir aux responsables de la santé. La bataille se transforme en une course entre les vaccins et la variante Delta persistante du Covid-19 qui s'avère être la souche la plus difficile à ce jour. Mais maintenant que de nombreux Canadiens et Américains sont complètement vaccinés, il est temps de suivre la science et de fixer les règles de base pour commencer à rouvrir la frontière en toute sécurité pour les familles qui ont été séparées et pour les entreprises qui luttent pour survivre.

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Fire Crews from Mexico to Help Fight Fires in the Northwest Ontario Receiving International Assistance to Help Fight Wildfires More than 100 firefighters and support staff from Mexico will arrive in Toronto on July 17 to help Ontario in its fight against several large forest fires in the Northwest.

The Mexican fire crews will be briefed on fire, safety and COVID-19 protocols before receiving their fire assignments. The firefighters will be required to follow the health and safety guidelines recommended by the Chief Medical Officer of Health, such as physical distancing, frequent hand washing, and daily selfassessments. The Mexican fire crews will also

remain in their own cohort.

“We are thankful for the brave efforts of Ontario's forest firefighters and all the people that support their efforts to keep our Northern communities safe,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. “Keeping people safe and protecting property is our top priority.”

Due to extreme fire hazard and increased forest fire activity, an Emergency Area Order has been issued for all of Northwestern Ontario. The order will allow the ministry to take special

measures to ensure the safety of people and the protection of critical infrastructure.

“The Canadian Interagency Mutual Aid Resources Sharing Agreement as well as agreements between the government of Canada and its international partners for the exchange of wildland fire resources, are coordinated by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC),” said Kim Connors, Executive Director of CIFFC. “The intention is to ensure the distribution of resources when and where most needed.

This agreement with Mexico, made it possible for CIFFC to coordinate the deployment of 103 Mexican firefighting staff to Ontario.”

The Restricted Fire Zone for the Northwest remains in place, residents are reminded to do their part and refrain from having outdoor fires – this includes burning of grass, debris and campfires, even when using an outdoor fire grate, fireplace or fire pit.

These restrictions are in place to reduce the number of preventable humancaused fires and lower the risk of wildfires impacting the public.

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Ontario Making it Easier to Renew Documents Digital reminders will make it more convenient to renew licence plate stickers, driver's licences and health cards The Ontario government is making it easier to renew important documents by introducing the option for people to receive digital reminders – including email, text or voicemail – to renew their licence plate stickers, driver's licences and health cards. The new service will allow Ontarians the option to receive digital reminders 30 and 60 days in advance of their renewal date.

“To serve Ontarians better, our government has introduced this fast and user-friendly option that will help Ontarians stay on top of the renewal dates for their driver's licences, licence plate stickers and health cards,” said Ross Romano, Minister of Government and Consumer Services.

“For the first time, most Ontarians can get reminders and renew their driver's licences,

licence plate stickers and health cards without any wasted paper or time spent waiting in line.

For those Ontarians who must complete their transactions in person, ServiceOntario has introduced online appointment booking for many of its busiest locations to ensure people aren't waiting unnecessarily in lines.”

Once they receive digital reminders, Ontarians can renew their documents through ServiceOntario.ca – where over 40 transaction services are available online, 24/7.

“Our government continues to ramp up delivery of in-demand digital services and drive online uptake of ServiceOntario's highest performing transactions,” said Kaleed Rasheed, Associate Minister of Digital Government. “We have a plan to deliver seamless digital services

and are committed to make it easier for people to interact with government online, from the comfort of home during the C O V I D-19 pandemic and beyond.”

Enhancing ServiceOntario's online services is part of Ontario's plan to improve the way people and businesses interact with government. Signing up for digital reminders is simple and fast at Ontario.ca/Reminders.

Wash your hands and Practice Social Distancing

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Last weeks solutions MOMENTS IN TIME

On Aug. 8, 1942, six German saboteurs who secretly entered the United States on a mission to attack its infrastructure are executed for spying. On June 12, the German team had buried explosives on Long Island to use later. On July 18, a second team had successfully landed in Florida.

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CHADWIC HOME, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE. Offers shelter, emotional support, and information for women and their children who are in crisis situations. We have a Toll Free Crisis Line which is staffed 24 hours a day. We can arrange for free transportation to the Centre for women who live in the Algoma/Chapleau area. We also offer support to women who live in the communities of Chapleau, White River, Dubreuilville, and Hornepayne through our Outreach Program. Our Outreach Worker travels to those communities to meet with women who need emotional support as well as information about their rights and options. If you need to speak with the Outreach Worker when she is in your community, you can call the Centre at any time to set up an appointment. You do not need to be a resident of the Centre in order to use our services. If you need someone to talk to or if you just need someone to listen, call our Toll Free Crisis line at 1800-461-2242 or you can drop in at the Centre. We are here for you.

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Comment les Canadiens peuvent aider les entreprises locales à prospérer

(EN) La pandémie continue de poser des difficultés pour de nombreux propriétaires d’entreprises locales qui tentent de maintenir leurs revenus et de garder leurs employés, malgré les mesures de confinement et les restrictions provinciales. En fait, selon la Fédération canadienne de l’entreprise indépendante, plus de la moitié des propriétaires d’entreprise indiquent que leur modèle d’affaires a changé ou changera considérablement, puisque 45 % d’entre eux doivent travailler beaucoup plus d’heures pour

maintenir leurs activités.

Heureusement, nous pouvons tous aider à soutenir nos petites entreprises préférées et avoir une influence positive sur notre collectivité. Pour ceux qui veulent offrir leur soutien, voici trois conseils simples : 1. Aidez un magasin local lorsque vous devez acheter des produits.

Au lieu d’aller acheter un pain durant votre épicerie hebdomadaire, visitez une pâtisserie locale pour obtenir une miche de pain au levain frais ou quelques délicieuses pâtisseries qui vous permettront de soutenir votre économie locale.

2. Envoyez un message personnalisé ou une évaluation positive.

Il n’y a rien de mieux que de partager un message unique et attentionné au sujet de votre expérience positive avec une petite entreprise. Prenez un moment pour partager votre expérience sur les plateformes sociales comme Facebook ou Instagram, et recommandez l’entreprise à vos

amis et à votre famille.

3. Soumettez la candidature d’une petite entreprise à des programmes de financement.

De nombreux propriétaires de petites entreprises travaillent à plein régime pour répondre à la demande en raison de la pandémie. Ils sont souvent tellement occupés à mettre en place de nouveaux concepts et de nouvelles façons de faire qu’ils n’ont pas le temps de chercher des investissements. Démontrez votre soutien en soumettant leur candidature à des programmes de financement qu’ils ne connaissent peut-être pas, comme le Concours de subventions aux petites entreprises « Plein Nord » de Purolator.

Ces programmes peuvent aider les entreprises à prendre de l’expansion et à stimuler l’économie locale.

Vous trouverez plus d’information à l’adresse purolator.com/subvention-petitesentreprises.

Supporting local businesses can be easy

(NC) From lockdowns to restrictions, local businesses have faced many challenges this year, impacting their ability to maintain revenues and keep staff employed. In fact, 45 per cent of the country's small businesses owners have to work significantly longer hours, according to a report from Canadian Federation of Independent Business. At least 152,000 Canadian small businesses have adopted ecommerce since the start of the pandemic.

Supporting them is important to your community and local economy. For those looking to help local small businesses, consider these easy and free ways to show your support.

Write a Google or Facebook review.

Leaving a positive review can help others in your community discover the business and encourage them to visit. Highlight your favourite item on the menu or a share a positive experience you had with an employee.

Follow and interact through social media.

Behind every great Instagram account is a small business owner who is having a difficult time managing costs or staff during this challenging time. Like, comment, or share their posts with friends and family to help drive awareness to their services. It can bring a smile and encourage them to stay resilient.

Nominate them for a financial grant program.

Many small business owners are running at full speed to meet demands, and don’t have the time to look for help. Show support to your favourite local businesses by nominating them for funding programs, such as the Purolator True North Small Business Grant Contest. This grant can help them with financial investment to drive business growth.

Find more resources at purolator.com/ small-business-grant.

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