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The CSC NouvelonishonoringeightyoungIndigenous leadersthroughtheMinoBimaadiziwinscholarship
The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelonisproudtocelebrateitsfirstcohortof students receiving the Mino Bimaadiziwin or Mino/MiloPimatisiwinScholarship.Thisaward recognizesandsupportsFirstNations,Métis,or Inuit students who embody the spirit of Mino Bimaadiziwin or Mino/Milo Pimatisiwin, particularly through their cultural awareness, sense of responsibility, and community ties. In addition, each recipient receives a piece of Indigenous art that i l l u s t r a t e s t h e scholarship'sprinciples.
In Ojibwe, Mino Bimaadiziwin means
"toliveagoodlife,”whileinCreedialects,Mino or Milo Pimatisiwin means "to walk in a good way" or "to live a good life." This expression reflects a holistic view of life, emphasizing balance, peace, and a strong connection with lovedonesandnature.
Thesescholarships,valuedat$250each, were awarded to eight recipients during the graduation ceremonies of CSC Nouvelon high schoolsinJune2026:
Anna-Lee Mélis – ÉSC Jeunesse-Nord (Blind River)
CelenaFarrell–ÉSCTrillium(Chapleau)
Kameron Goudreau – ÉSC Champlain (Chelmsford)
Harley Conlon – ÉS Notre-Dame-du-Sault (Sault-Ste-Marie)
Amy Bumsawin – Carrefour Options+ (Sudbury)
Alexie Schilkie – Notre-Dame College (Sudbury)
Greyson Pépin – Sacred Heart School (Sudbury)
MatthewFletcher–ÉSSaint-Joseph(Wawa)
The Mino Bimaadiziwin or Mino/Milo Pimatisiwin scholarship was created during the 2025-2026 school year with the support of members of various First Nations and Métis organizations and communities, as well as the IndigenousEducationAdvisoryCommitteeofthe CSCNouvelon.Thiscollaborationdemonstratesa collective commitment to supporting the educationaljourney,well-being,anddevelopment ofFirstNations,Métis,Cont’donP.8
Anna-Lee Melis
Celena Farrell Kameron Goudreau
Harley Conlon
Parentswon’tthrowanythingaway. Apsychologistexplainswhy.
Millennials with Baby Boomer parents havenotbeenshyaboutairingtheircomplaints about the older generation when it comes to clutter.
Millennials have previously noted that their parents tend to hoard food and now Millennials are airing their grievances about Boomer“stuffavalanche”.
On Reddit, Millennials discussed their frustrationsabouttheirBoomerparentsandthe insaneamountofjunktheyhaveintheirhomes that(allegedly)willonedaybepasseddownto themoneday ManyMillennialssharedthatitis a source of contention for them, and that they wishtheirparentswouldjustthrowthingsout.
“3cargarage…cannotfitasinglecarin there,” one commented.And another stated, “I amveryconcernedwiththeamountofjunkmy parents are holding onto.” A fellow peeved Millennial added, “The worst part is that our parents think this is all worth lots and lots of money. Don’t worry kids, these three sets of china I’m saving for you will be worth millions!”
Another had laid down the law: “My momkeptjokingaboutallthe‘stuff’beingmy inheritance.AfterafewtimesIwastiredofit,I lookedherdeadinthefaceandsaidinthemost monotone I could get. ‘I will get the biggest dumpster I can, and it will all go in the trash.’ She stopped making that joke, and my parents have been slowly throwing out their junk ever since.”
WhyBoomersstruggletothrowthingsaway
The Boomer generation grew up in the post-warerashapedbyrationingandeconomic rebuilding,DanielGlazer,clinicalpsychologist and co-founder of US Therapy Rooms, tells Upworthy.
HeaddsthattheBoomerinabilitytolet stuffgoisoftencriticized,whenyoulookatthe psychologyoftheirattachmenttoobjects,their behaviourmakesmuchmoresense.
“Not so long ago, saving things was an adaptivehabit.‘Thatmightcomeinhandy’was a common refrain in households in which replacing something was not so easy, or affordable,” says Glazer “There is also an element of emotional security that comes from the things that have surrounded us through decades of life events, or even across a lifetime.”AndformanyBoomers,gettingridof stuffcansignifyanevenbiggermentalbattle.
“As people age, there can also be an increased awareness of mortality,” suggests EsinPinarli,HolisticPsychotherapist.“Letting go of objects can feel symbolic, almost like letting go of chapters of their life. If no one is Cont’donP.5
Chapleau
Michael J. Morris
Chapleaulikea'westerntownwithafrontierattitude' in1937butGeorgeTheriaultreturnedtosetupairbase
activeinthearea
From the archives of
Moments Michael J. Morris
After retiring from the Royal Canadian AirForcein1953,GeorgeTheriaultwaslooking for a place to set up an airbase, run a flying service and establish outpost camps for fishing andhunting
Althoughhewouldhavelikedtoreturnto his hometown of Timmins to establish it, the existing air services had sole rights to fly commerciallyinthearea
Chapleau became a possibility, Mr. Theriaultwroteinhiswonderfulbook'Trespassing in God's Country' He had first flown into Chapleauin1937whengoldminingcampswere
He describes his first impression: " In 1937 the community of Chapleau was like a western town with a frontier attitude: even the stores had fashionable false fronts. The highlights of the main streetweretheChapples (SmithandChappleLtd, nowVillage Shops) and the Queens Hotel The hotelhadlittlebalconies on the front where the airmen sat and socialized after they finished flyingfortheday,
"All the famous bush pilots of the time - including Matt Berry, Phil Sauve and Punch Dickens - came to Chapleauatsomepointbecauseaircraftsupplied the mines in Swayze Township for at least five years."
Mr.Theriault,andhiswifeJoan,hadtwo young children in 1953, were looking for a communitywithschoolsandahospital
HenotedthatChapleauwas"prospering" as a major centre for the Canadian Pacific Railway Highway 129 had been completed and the town had become easily accessible for American sportsmen from Michigan and other states
He arrived in Chapleau in 1954 with a StinsonStationwagononskisandasetoffloatsto changeoverintheSpring.He"bunkeddown"at theYMCA,andboughtanoldboathouseonthe ChapleauRiver.
He brought his wife and children to ChapleauonMay5,1954,"inasnowstorm"
He sums up his decision to set up his business in Chapleau: "The town of Chapleau provedtobeaperfectlocationforanairservice. Therewasplentyofcharterworkaswellasmany excellentfishingandhuntingpossibilities.
"The walleye and northern fishing was
highly rated and the speckled trout fishing was betterthanIexpected.
"AsIenteredmyfirstyearof operation,I was certain that I had made the right choice Despitethelonghoursofwork.itwasafulfilling experiencetocreatesomethingofmyown Iwas doing everything I enjoyed -- flying, exploring andfishing.Everymomentwasworththeyearsit hadtakenmetogetthere."
Over the years Mr Theriault established outpostcampsthroughoutthearea,andhenoted thatallhischildrengrewup"readingmaps.Each tooktheirturnsittingintheco-pilotseatactingas thenavigator"
'Trespassing in God's Country: Sixty Years of Flying in Northern Canada' is a must readforanyoneinterestedinournorthcountry
GeorgeTheriaultdiedonMay26,2015at age95.Ileaveyouwiththefinalparagraphfrom hisbook:"That'sthemostamazingthing:lifejust goeson --withusandwithoutus Noneofusare permanent fixtures on this landscape; we are all trespassers in God's country." Rest in peace George
My sincere thanks to his son John for providingmewithacopyofthebook.Myemail ismjmorris@liveca
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Chapleau Main Street showing Queen's hotel, false fronts and balconies.Bitearlierthan1937though.(VinceCrichtoncollection)
GeorgeTheriault
Graduation de la douzième
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Félicitationsauxfinissantesetfinissantsde12eannée. Sincèresremerciementsàtousnosdonateurs!
Parentswon’tthrowanythingaway. Apsychologistexplainswhy.
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asking about those chapters anymore, those objects become the tangible proof that those experiencesmattered.Soit’snotstubbornness. It’s often about attachment, meaning-making, andafearoflosingrelevanceorerasingpartsof theirstory.”
Howtohelpdeclutter
Starting the conversation with Boomer parentsinanempatheticandunderstandingway may help the process go more smoothly and deepen the relationship with them. Here are a few examples of conversation starters to use when talking to their parents about throwing thingsaway:
I know these things mean something to you. I’d love to hear the story behind a few of them. This shifts the focus from getting rid of objectstohonouringthemeaningbehindthem, says Pinarli. When a parent feels seen and understood, they’re often more open to eventually letting go It validates that the attachment is about memory and identity, not juststuff.
What would feel good for you to keep, andwhatfeelslikeit’sjusttakingupspacenow?
This gives them agency, Pinarli explains. Instead of telling them what to throw away,itinvitesthemtoreflectonwhatstillfeels meaningful versus what might no longer serve them. That sense of control reduces defensiveness.
Wouldithelptogothroughthistogether so we can make sure the important things are preserved?
This frames decluttering as a collaborative and supportive process, not a demand, Pinarli shares. “It reassures them that their memories and legacy won’t be dismissed or erased, which can lower the emotional intensityaroundlettinggo.
EmilyShifferisacontributingwriterto Upworthy. She covers everything from health andwellnesstoentertainment.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — As part of the Ontario government’s plan for Building Fortress North America, today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Spencer J. Cox, Governor of Utah, signedaMemorandumofUnderstanding(MOU) to boost trade in key sectors including critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, energy and nuclear technology, life sciences, forestry and information and communications technology The agreement will increase cooperation and collaboration between the two jurisdictions, helping to create jobs, grow the economy and
lowercostsforfamilies.
“CanadaandtheUnitedStatesarealways stronger when we work together to increase cooperation, collaboration and trade so we can grow the economy on both sides of the border,” said Premier Ford. “With nearly $7 billion in annual trade between Ontario and Utah already, today’sagreementwillhelpdelivernewopportunitiesforourprovince’sworld-classworkersand companies and create lasting prosperity in both regions.”
Ontario’s expertise in clean, affordable nuclear energy, including largescale reactors, small modular reactors (SMRs) and energy storage, means the province is a vital partner for any jurisdiction lookingtomeetgrowingelectricity demand and protect its longtermenergysecurity.Inaddition to leveraging Ontario’s historic investments to build and expand nuclear energy capacity, Ontario and Utah will increase strategic collaboration in several areas vitaltobothregions’economies, including critical minerals, defence manufacturing and artificial intelligence through academicandregulatorycooperation, workforce development initiativesandtrademissions.
“UtahandOntariosharea strong commitment to building and powering the future,” said Governor Cox. “This agreement strengthensanalreadyimportant trade relationship and supports good jobs on both sides of the border We’re grateful for Premier Ford’s partnership and excited to keep this momentum going.”
The new MOU is part of the government’s ongoing plan
to make Ontario the most resilient and competitiveeconomyintheG7bystrengtheningtiesand establishingnewrelationshipswithgovernments at the federal, state and local levels, as well as business leaders across the United States. Since 2023,Ontariohassignednineeconomiccooperation agreements with U.S. states in addition to Utah, including Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, Illinois, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, PennsylvaniaandSouthCarolina.
“Today’sagreementbetweenOntarioand Utahwillnotonlyrenewthestrongtraderelationship between our jurisdictions but unlock new opportunitiesforcollaborationinareasofshared economic importance,” said Vic Fedeli, Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation andTrade. “By committing to leverage our complementary advantages we will strengthencross-bordersupplychainsandensure workers on both sides of the border stand to benefitforgenerationstocome.”
The agreement follows Premier Ford’s recent mission to Washington, D C and the unveilingofOntario’srenewedplanforbuilding Fortress North America by reaching a fair free tradeagreementthatwillcreatemorejobs,lower costsandstrengthenNorthAmericansecurity.
Ontario and Utah share a close trading relationship, with total trade valued at nearly $7 billion (CAD) in 2025, accounting for nearly 70 percentofCanada’stotaltradewithUtah.
NearlyoneinfivejobsinOntariodepend ontrade.Withover1.5millionjobssupportedby exports,Ontario’sjobsarethemostexport-reliant acrossCanada.
Building Fortress North America: Ontario’sNorthAmericanGrowthPlanisaoncein-a-generation opportunity for Canada, the UnitedStatesandMexicotostrengthenthemost important economic partnership in the world, unlocking billions of dollars in new investment, creatingajobsboom,loweringthecostofliving, limiting the flow of unfair imports and strengtheningnationalsecurityacrossthecontinent. OntarioandUtahSignAgreementtoBoostTradeandCreate
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OntarioReachesHistoricFirst NationsEquityPartnership toBuildtheG7’sFirst SmallModularReactors
Agreement marks the first First Nations equity investment in a nuclear energy project in Canadian history
AspartofitsplantoprotectOntarioand build a more competitive, resilient and selfrelianteconomy,thegovernmentisannouncing a historic $700 million investment from the WilliamsTreaties First Nations (WTFN) in the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). In 2025, the province authorized Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to engage First Nations for equityparticipationinthesmallmodularreactor (SMR) project. This agreement marks another majormilestoneinOntario’snuclearleadership and builds on the province’s track record of deliveringrefurbishmentsontimeandonbudget whilecreatingamade-in-Canadanuclearsupply chain. For the first time in Canadian history, through the creation of a first-of-its-kind commercial partnership initiated by the province,FirstNationsarefullequitypartnersin anuclearproject.
For the first time in Canadian history, First Nations are supporting and investing in made-in-Canada nuclear, as Ontario leads the WesternWorldbuildingthefirstSMR,aproject that will create over 18,000 good-paying jobs, with 80 per cent of investment staying in Ontario,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines. “Ontario is entering a new eraofhowwebuildlargeenergyprojectsintrue partnership, with a plan to add $800 billion in economic value to our country’s economy and create 150,000 jobs as we generate reliable power our generations to come This announcement sustains momentum behind Ontario as we build on-time and on-budget, the envyoftheworld.”
The DNNPis a key pillar of Energy for Generations,theprovince’sfirst-everintegrated energy plan to ensure Ontario has the reliable, affordable power to have a secure supply of energyforthefutureanddriveeconomicgrowth. With construction underway on the first SMR, the project will see four SMRs built at the existing Darlington site, generating 1,200 megawatts of reliable, clean electricity, enough to power 1.2 million homes. The project will create up to 18,000 Canadian jobs during construction, with 80 per cent of project spendingflowingtoOntario-basedcompanies.
“This investment demonstrates the power of partnership to drive economic opportunity and long-term growth,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy,MinisterofFinance.“Bybringing together First Nations communities, governmentsandindustry,Con’tonP.9
The CSC NouvelonishonoringeightyoungIndigenous leadersthroughtheMinoBimaadiziwinscholarship
Cont’dfromP.1 andInuitstudentsattheCSCNouvelon.
“We congratulate these students who stand out for their character and their deep connection to Indigenous values.They strive to take meaningful actions and leave a positive legacy for future generations,” said Tom
Michaud, Director of Education at CSC Nouvelon. “We are very grateful to everyone who generously shared their knowledge and supportincreatingthisinitiativeinhonourofour Indigenousstudents.”
The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon offers a French-language Catholic
education recognized for its excellence. With nearly5,500studentsspreadacrossanetworkof 25elementaryschoolsand10secondaryschools, the CSC Nouvelon provides a supportive learning environment and a quality educational programfromearlychildhoodtoadulthood.
Le CSC Nouvelonmetàl'honneurhuitjeunesleaders autochtonesgrâceàlabourseMinoBimaadiziwin
LeConseilscolairecatholiqueNouvelon est fier de célébrer sa première cohorte d'élèves récipiendaires de la bourse Mino Bimaadiziwin ou Mino/Milo Pimatisiwin Cette distinction viseàhonoreretàappuyerdesélèvesPremières Nations, Métis ou Inuit qui incarnent l'esprit de MinoBimaadiziwinouMino/MiloPimatisiwin, notamment par leur conscience culturelle, leur sensdesresponsabilitésainsiqueleursliensavec la communauté. De plus, chaque récipiendaire reçoituneœuvred'artautochtonequiillustreles principesdelabourse.
En ojibwé, Mino Bimaadiziwin signifie « vivre une bonne vie », tandis qu'en dialectes cris, Mino ou Milo Pimatisiwin signifie « marcher d'une bonne façon » ou « vivre une bonne vie ». Cette expression reflète une vision holistique de la vie, mettant l'accent sur l'équilibre, la paix ainsi qu'une forte connexion aveclesprochesetlanature.
Ces bourses, d'une valeur de 250 $ chaque, ont été remises à huit lauréats dans le cadre des cérémonies des finissants des écoles secondairesduCSCNouvelonenjuin2026:
ÉSCJeunesse-Nord(BlindRiver)
Anna-LeeMélis
ÉSCTrillium(Chapleau)
CelenaFarrell
ÉSCChamplain(Chelmsford)
Kameron Goudreau
ÉSNotre-Dame-du-Sault(Sault-Ste-Marie)
HarleyConlon
CarrefourOptions+(Sudbury)
AmyO'Bumsawin
CollègeNotre-Dame(Sudbury)
AlexieSchilkie
ÉSduSacré-Cœur(Sudbury)
GreysonPépin
ÉSSaint-Joseph(Wawa)
MatthewFletcher
La bourse Mino Bimaadiziwin ou Mino/Milo Pimatisiwin, a été créée au cours de l'année scolaire 2025-2026 avec l'appui des membresdediversorganismesetcommunautés des Premières Nations et Métis, ainsi que du comité consultatif de l'éducation autochtone du CSC Nouvelon. Cette collaboration témoigne d'unengagementcollectifàsoutenirleparcours,
le bien-être et l'épanouissement des élèves Premières Nations, Métis et Inuit du CSC Nouvelon.
« Nous félicitons ces élèves qui se démarquentparleurfaçond'êtreetleurancrage profonddanslesvaleursautochtones.Ilsetelles s'efforcent de poser des gestes porteurs et de laisser un héritage sain pour les générations futures, » souligne Tom Michaud, directeur de l'éducation au CSC Nouvelon. « Nous sommes trèsreconnaissantsenverstousceuxetcellesqui ont généreusement partagé leurs connaissances etleursoutienàlacréationdecetteinitiativeen l'honneurdenosélèvesautochtones.»
Alexie Schilkie
Grayson Pépin
Matthew Fletcher
OntarioReachesHistoricFirst NationsEquityPartnership toBuildtheG7’sFirst SmallModularReactors
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we are helping to build the infrastructure and investment climate that will support Ontario's prosperityforgenerationstocome.”
The Williams Treaties First Nations’ investment is supported by a provincial guaranteethroughtheIndigenousOpportunities Financing Program, administered by the Building Ontario Fund, in conjunction with a loan guarantee provided by the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation (CILGC) Ontario is participating in the CILGC’s guarantee for the investment on a 50/50basis.EquitysupportintheDNNPproject willavoidcostincreasesbyreducingborrowing costs, saving ratepayers up to $15 billion over theoperatinglifeoftheproject.
“This is a historic partnership that demonstrates a critical feature of Ontario’s nuclearadvantage:FirstNationcommunitiesas true equity partners,” said Greg Rickford, MinisterofIndigenousAffairsandFirstNations Economic Reconciliation and Minister ResponsibleforRingofFireandEconomicand CommunityPartnerships.“Byworkingtogether inpartnership,weareseizingtheopportunityto strengthen economic reconciliation, support workforcedevelopment,andbuildaprosperous futureforall.”
To date, more than 100 Canadian companiesarealreadypartofthegrowingSMR supplychain,positioningOntariobusinessesto compete for opportunities in the emerging global nuclear market. This global leadership wasrecentlydemonstratedinFrance,wherethe province announced a new collaboration to exportcriticalcomponentsforSMRs.Overthe life of the DNNP, the construction, operation and maintenance of the four units are expected tocontribute$38.5billiontoCanada’sGDPand sustain approximately 3,800 highly skilled, good-payingjobsannuallyforthenext65years.
Darlington New Nuclear Project LP (DNNP LP) is made up of Williams Treaties First Nations (WTFN), the governments of Ontario and Canada, and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to build the G7’s first gridscalesmallmodularreactors(SMRs).
Under the agreement, the WTFN will providealoantoDNNPLPfortheconstruction ofthefirstSMRunitoftheDNNP,withtheloan transitioning to equity once construction of all fourSMRunitsiscomplete.
The DNNP LP is an equity partnership formed to construct and operate the DNNP consisting of majority-owner OPG alongside theCanadaGrowthFundandBuildingOntario Fund.
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MOMENTS IN TIME
On July 19, 1952, air traffic controllers in Washington, D.C., sighted UFOs flying over theWhiteHouseandU.S.Capitol.Morewould appearaweeklater,butallweredismissedas simplyaweatherphenomenon.
Individual-focusedpreventionprograms arekeytoreducingtheriskofdiabetes
While COVID, bird flu, Mpox and measles have dominated health headlines recently, another health crisis has lurked in the background,threateningmillionsinCanada
Close to six million Canadians have diabetes and millions more are at risk of developing it, particularly type 2, the most common form The chronic disease not only posessignificanthealthrisksforthosewhohave it – it is the seventh leading cause of death in Canada and it also costs our healthcare system closeto$30billionayeartotreat.
The situation will only worsen as Canada’s population ages and grows unless we adopt effective prevention strategies A promising solution lies in personalized prevention programs that empower individuals tomakesustainablelifestylechangesthatlower theirriskofdevelopingtype2diabetes
Preliminary results from a recent Canadian Diabetes Prevention Program (CDPP)trialshowhoweffectivethesetypesof programscanbe.
Whiletherearesomeriskfactorsfortype 2 diabetes that individuals cannot change –including aging and genetic factors – there are others, such as diet, exercise and weight, that theycancontrol
The CDPP study examined whether a 12-month digital program using one-on-one health coaching, group education workshops and health tracking could help high-risk individuals adopt a healthier lifestyle that prevented or delayed the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Thestudywasdoneincollaborationwith LMC Healthcare, Diabetes Canada, INTERVENT and Boehringer Ingelheim Canada, with funding from the Public Health AgencyofCanada(PHAC)
The CDPP enrolled 2,133 adults who had been diagnosed with prediabetes – where bloodglucoselevelsarehigherthannormal,but not high enough to meet the type 2 diabetes threshold – or were at high risk of developing diabetes based on PHAC’s diabetes risk questionnaire CANRISK orbecausetheywere 45 years or older with a body mass index of at least30kg/m2
Each participant was assigned a qualified personal health coach, who delivered individualizedcoachingonlineorviatelephone Group education workshops were provided online,allowingindividualstotakepartattheir convenience
Education modules focused on topics such as healthy eating, physical activity, losing
weight and managing stress. Participants received personalized meal and exercise plans and tools to track their eating, exercise and weight Challenges and incentives were also includedtomotivatethem.
Health measurements taken at the beginningofthestudyandatthe12-monthmark showed that participants made significant improvementsoverthecourseoftheprogram
Blood glucose levels went down for approximately 81 per cent of participants The numberofparticipantswithoutprediabetesrose, with data showing an 87 per cent relative increase in the number of people who did not have prediabetes or diabetes compared to the startoftheprogram
Thedataalsoshowedsignificantweight loss and reduced waist sizes for participants at the 12-month follow up. Participants also reported doing more exercise and eating more vegetables
The Canadian program’s modules were adoptedonlinefromasimilarstudyintheUnited States, where participants receiving an inperson intervention reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58 per cent for those with prediabetes A10-year follow-up of this US study found that the participants who receivedthelifestyleinterventionwerestillonethird less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than thenon-interventiongroup
Individualsatriskfordiabetesareoften on their own when it comes to making lifestyle changes Primaryhealthcareproviders–already stretchedthin–mightnotalwayshavethetime or resources to develop a personalized plan for eachpatientatrisk
Whilebroad-brushpreventionprograms exist,individualsatriskneedmorethangeneral informationaboutdiet,exerciseandweightloss They need a program that marries general information with individualized coaching and health tracking to empower them to make the changesspecifictotheirneeds
Whilethereareeffectivedrugtreatments for type 2 diabetes, the serious health complications of the disease and the high costs oftreatingthemunderscoretheneedtoprioritize prevention
And while some might look to weightlossdrugsasawaytostaveoffariskfactorfor type 2 diabetes, personalized diabetes prevention programs like the CDPP offer a more comprehensive approach without the sometimesserioussideeffectsofthedrugs
Evidence shows that personalized diabetes prevention programs can play an
important role in preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes It is time to invest in them An ounce of prevention really is worth a poundofcure
Dr HarpreetBajajisMedicalDirectorof Endocrine and Metabolic Research at LMC HealthcareandthePrincipalInvestigatorofthe CDPP.
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OntarioLaunchingNewDigitalFishingandHuntingLicensingService
Province creating new digital licensing system to make fishing and hunting easier across Ontario
Tomakeiteasierforanglersandhunters to purchase licences and tags, the Ontario government is creating a new licensing system, FishHuntON. Launching in early 2027, FishHuntON will provide residents with more convenientandflexiblewaystoaccesslicensing services, including a new easy-to-use mobile app. The new system will operate alongside existingservicechannels,ensuringresidentscan continue to access licensing services that work bestforthem.
“Whether you're a lifelong angler or casting a line for the very first time, our government is making it easier and more convenient to enjoy all that Ontario’s worldclass fishing has to offer,” said Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources. “Our new FishHuntON platform will make accessing licencesandtagseasierthanever,sopeoplecan spend more time doing what they love and exploringthegreatoutdoors.”
Launching in early 2027, FishHuntON will provide approximately 1.5 million anglers andhunterswithnewwaystoconvenientlykeep track of fishing and hunting licences and tags. Highlightsofthenewlicensingsysteminclude:
• afreemobileapptopurchaseandrenew
fishingandhuntingproducts
• digitalstoragethroughthemobileappof licencesandtags,whichcanbeaccessedwithor withoutcellularservice
• the ability to submit proof of Ontario hunteraccreditationdocumentsdigitally
• aneasierwaytosubmithunterreports “Our government is delivering more modernservicesforthoseacrossourprovince,” said Stephen Crawford, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement.
“FishHuntON will streamline access to Outdoors Cards, licences and tags while expandingconvenientdigitaloptions,makingit easier for anglers and hunters to access the servicestheyneed.”
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, FishHuntON will continue to deliver core services such as the sale of Ontario Outdoors Cards, licences, tags and big game draw applications online and in-person at private issuers and participating ServiceOntario locations.
Anglers and hunters are a vital part of Ontario’sresource-basedeconomy,contributing an estimated $337 billion annually Anglers fishingforfreeJune27toJuly5mustfollowall
conservation licence catch and size limits, respect fishing sanctuaries and obey all other fishingregulations.
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ontario.ca/FishHuntONLaunchregularlyforthe latest updates, information and resources ahead of the new licensing system’s launch in early 2027.
Ontario’s current fishing and hunting licensing system supports approximately 1.5 million Outdoors Card holders annually, who perform 1.3 million transactions for 2.1 million individualfishandwildlifeproductpurchases.
Throughout 2024 to 2025, fishing and huntinglicensingsalesgeneratedapproximately $65 million. This revenue is used to fund Ontario’s Fish and Wildlife Program and conservation efforts, including science and research projects, fish culture and stocking, enforcement measures and public education opportunities.
The new system will also include a digital compliance tool used by conservation officers to protect Ontario’s fish and wildlife populations from unlawful fishing and hunting practices.
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(NC) Summer entertaining calls for effortless, shareable bites that bring bold flavour. This sweet and savoury bruschetta, featuring grilled figsanddelicateProsciuttodiParmaPDO,isthe perfect snackable appetizer for warm-weather gatherings. Simple to prepare yet beautifully elevated,itbringsatouchofEuropeanflairtothe table while keeping time in the kitchen to a minimum.
Bruschetta with Grilled Figs and Prosciutto diParma
Preptime:10minutes
Resttime:2hours
Cooktime:5minutes
Makes:5servings
Ingredients:
10slicescrustybread
5firmfigs
1clovegarlic
3.5oz(100g)ProsciuttodiParma,thinlysliced
Extravirginoliveoil
Saltandpepper
Directions:
Crush the garlic and put it in a cup with oil, a pinchofsaltandapinchofpepper.Leavetorest foracoupleofhours.Cutthefigsinhalfandgrill themfor2–3minutesoneachside.
Toast slices of bread for a few minutes in toaster or five minutes in oven at 350 F (175 C).
Brushthetoastedbreadwiththe garlic-infusedoil.
Topeachslicewithhalfagrilled figand1–2slicesofprosciutto.
Grillingtips:
Choose ripe but firm figs: They should feel soft with a slight give, but not mushy Overripe figs can fall apart on thegrill.
Lightlyoilorbrushwithhoney: Thishelpspreventstickingand enhances caramelization for a richerflavour
Grill cut-side down first: Slice them in half and place cut-side down for 2 – 3 minutes to get those nice grill marks and naturalsweetness.
Don’t overcook: Figs grill quickly-toolongandtheylose theirshapeandtexture.
Storage tip: Keep figs in the fridge and bring
themtoroomtemperaturebeforegrillingforthe bestflavourandtexture.