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Vol. 30, Issue 42, July 9, 2026

Chapleau History Inspires Story in New Canadian Anthology Beaver, Moose, Canoe

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piece of Chapleau history has inspired one of the stories featured in the new anthology Beaver Moose Canoe: New Canadian Tall Tales, which will be released on June 30, 2026.

Haliburton author Jennifer Korpela, whose husband's family has long-standing roots in Chapleau, is one of eighteen Canadian writers whose work appears in the collection celebrating Canadian folklore, humour, and storytelling traditions.

Korpela's story, "We Got the Road. The Road Got Tom.", is inspired by the opening of the highway connecting Chapleau and Thessalon. Told in the tradition of the classic tall tale, the story imagines the larger-than-life adventures, mishaps, and characters that might have accompanied the construction of a road through the rugged Northern Ontario wilderness.

"Like many Northern Ontario communities, Chapleau has a rich history of resilience, resourcefulness, and storytelling," says Korpela. "I wanted to capture some of that spirit in a tale that is both humorous and affectionate."

Beaver Moose Canoe is a collection of New Canadian Tall Tales featuring dancing moose, haunted islands, giant mosquitoes, lake monsters, ferry crossings, and other Long Term uniquely Canadian Forecast adventures. The antholThursday ogy celebrates both High 26 Canada's shared tradiLow 13 tions and the diverse Friday voices that continue to High 24 s hape the country's Low 11 storytelling landscape.

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The collection includes stories by Ace Baker, Lisa Baker, Antoinette Bekker, Shawn Bird, Sandra Bunting, Lenore Butcher, Deborah Dimshaw, J.L.G. Dufort, Jenna Greene, Emily Groot, Anita Joldersma, Jennifer Korpela, Shirlee Smith Matheson, Murgatroyd Monaghan, Lee F.

Patrick, Mary Tortosa, Sheila Webster, and Janet Whitehead.

Beaver Moose Canoe: New Canadian Tall Tales will be available beginning June 30, 2026.

Readers interested in obtaining a copy of the book can contact Tuija Korpela.

About the Author Jennifer Korpela is a writer living in Haliburton, Ontario. Through family connections to Chapleau and Northern Ontario, she has developed a deep appreciation for the region's history, culture, and storytelling traditions, which inspired her contribution to Beaver Moose Canoe.

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"When Cranbrook boys meet Chapleau boys and Chapleau everyone from everywhere in between and beyond".

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everyone from everywhere in between and beyond".

From the archives Terry Burgess, treasurer of of the Friends of the Cranbrook Michael J. Morris Public Library made the arrangements, and Joel Vinge took photos.

July 2, 2015 While in Chapleau, we Although The Chapleau Boys Go To War plan to present a copy of the book which I co-authored with my cousin Michael to Donald White, Chapleau's McMullen, will be officially launched during oldest surviving veteran of weekend events from July 3 to 5 in Chapleau, a World War 2, and a member of presentation of a copy was to the Cranbrook Chapleau Cree First Nation.

Public Library which included veterans of Thanks to his daughter Norma Canada's armed forces. for assisting with arrangements First, Cranbrook. I was so deeply to meet with her father. honoured to have my good friends, Ron In an email. Michael Brenda (Therriault) May with her father Arthur 'Babe' McFarland, who served in the Royal Canadian McMullen, wrote ""As many of Therriault Navy in World War 2 and Bill Nightingale, who you know, Michael Morris and I served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 33 have been working on a book about Chapleau’s Macdonald and Ken Schroeder, have indicated years accompany me to the Cranbrook Public contributions and sacrifices during WW1 and they will also be home for the occasion. Others Library. They joined me in making a book WW2 with an emphasis on those who died in are yet to confirm.

Michael wrote: "Arrangements have presentation to chief librarian Ursula Brigl. these two wars. The Chapleau Boys Go To War been made to have the following events to meet Ron and Bill represented veterans has just been published and we plan to be in us and for those who wish get signed copies of the everywhere for the occasion. I think of it as Chapleau on the weekend of July 3-5, 2015 to book:: "When Cranbrook boys meet Chapleau boys and launch the book.

Friday, July 3, 2-4 pm at Chapleau Public "Butch Library and from 5-7 pm Chapleau Legion Hall and Brigitte On Saturday, July 4 from 5 pm we plan to Pellow, who be at Hongers Redwood Restaurant held a fantastic Michael noted:"Not only has Jim Hong party in T o r o n t o i n offered his restaurant for a signing event on 2 0 1 4 , a r e Saturday, but he will provide a buffet (reasonable ho want to stay for dinner. hoping to come cost) for those w "For those of you who live in Chapleau, to Chapleau for and those of you who can make it home, we hope this weekend you will be able to join us on Saturday evening at event. It will be a reunion back Hongers Redwood (I still call it the Boston). home this time Please give Jim a heads-up if you can make it for i f t h e y c a n dinner."

I was chatting on the phone with Jim make it." about the get together and yes, I too. still call it I would "the Boston", just add that at The Chapleau Boys Go To War is on sale time of writing, on amazon.com, amazon.ca and Kindle, and after our good July 4 will be at Chapleau Village Shops where Book presentation at Cranbrook Public Library. From left Terry Burgess, Ron friends from Cont’d on P.4 McFarland, MJM, Ursula Brigl, Bill Nightingale. (Joel Vinge photo) childhood Ian

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Kristie Noem Is a Threat to Canada Kristi Noem was given quasi-diplomatic status by Donald Trump on a military-political coalition of right-wing states offering intelligence support to the Trump agenda of controlling the Americas.

Canada is not part of that coalition. But now Kristi Noem has been brought on as a strategic advisor by a company that is stacking its board with US military connections.

Are we to assume her role in this Canadian copper venture is a side hustle, separate and apart from her work as Donald Trump's envoy on ensuring American dominance in the hemisphere?

Our Prime Minister rightly sees copper and other critical minerals as key to building stronger economic ties with our democratic allies in Europe. This strategy defies Trump's Monroe Doctrine that insists that Canada must be turned into a weak vassal state serving American interests.

But in order for Canada to bring new copper mines into production, careful and respectful negotiations with First Nations in British Columbia will be required. I have spoken with people in the industry who are rightfully worried that a toxic personality like Kristi Noem could undermine trust and seriously impact the development of new projects.

In her time as South Dakota governor, her toxic relations with Indigenous nations resulted in her being banned from all of their homelands.

And she will be involved with a company that will negotiate with Canadian First Nations?

This is ridiculous.

Nova Red is a company whose chief executive lives in Nevada.

The company has populated its advisory board with a sequence of high-profile United States hires: a retired US Army colonel with intelligence experience in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia; a retired US Navy commander who conducted Cold War classified air reconnaissance and Gulf War combat support; Kristi Noem with her toxic reputation as a key Trump loyalist.

Cont’d from P.3 The company has doubled Lucy Bignucolo has agreed to make it available. down on their MAGA focus by We have already received comments on the book, and I will hiring Katie Zachariah, who share one from Brenda (Therriault) May who bought a copy for her describes herself as both a father Arthur 'Babe' Therriault. Babe is a World War 2 veteran who Trump-ette and an advisor to D o n a l d Tr u m p ' s T R U T H served in the Royal Canadian Navy.

Brenda wrote: "I gave my father, Arthur Therriault, your SOCIAL. But because they have new book (Chapleau Boys Go To War) for Father's Day. He has obtained a Canadian postal already read it once...& is going thru it again!! His Uncle Arthur is address, they will be eligible for a in it!! He absolutely LOVES it & at 91 yrs old, it is hard to get him huge array of Canadian tax anything he loves!! Thank you..." credits.

And thank you for writing Brenda, and all the others who This company raises have too. We look forward to seeing all of you in Chapleau from multiple red flags. And questions July 3 to 5. I am planning to make time for a walk about the must be asked about their stance community for old time's sake, I will also be celebrating six years on corporate ESG (Environmenof Chapleau Moments, I look forward to chatting with you about tal, Social, and Governance), which is key for any mining potential future columns. My email is mj.morris@live.ca

CHARLIE ANGUS / THE RESISTANCE Canadians were shocked and offended when it was announced that Kristi Noem was appointed to the board of a Vancouver-listed mining company. Noem's horrific human rights abuses as head of homeland security raise serious questions about why NovaRed Mining brought her on to help their British Columbia exploration venture.

Kristi Noem represents a clear threat to Canada's security and to our economic independence. Copper is a key strategic mineral that is vital to Canada's diversification strategy to free us from the grip of the United States.

Her presence in this sector raises too many red flags to be ignored.

Kristi Noem has shown contempt for our sovereignty time and time again. She targeted our nation. She lied about us on multiple occasions and falsely claimed that we represent a serious threat to the American people.

All with the deliberate intention of undermining trust with our number one trading partner.

Canadians have not forgotten her deplorable stunt at the Haskell Library on the VermontCanadian border where she insulted our sovereignty and claimed that we were not a real nation.

She lied in stating that this symbol of longstanding friendship between the two nations was a centre for international drug smuggling.

It's appalling behaviour. But what can you expect from a woman who brags about shooting puppies?

The issue of copper is key. Donald Trump has claimed that Canadian copper poses a national security threat to the United States. National security threat– that's what you say about narco gangs and terrorism.

He made this statement as he appointed Kristi Noem as his envoy to his so-called Shield of the Americas.

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company. The ESG provisions show investors how a mining operation will handle issues such as human rights.

Kristi Noem's human rights abuses should have made her an anathema to any corporation looking to establish a credible reputation in Canada.

Amnesty International has done a major investigation into the torture and abuse at Alligator Alcatraz, where Kristi Noem posted photos of herself standing in front of the cages.

Amnesty documented “A deliberate system to punish, dehumanize and hide the suffering of people in detention.”

Over 32 people had died in detention by the end of 2025 under Kristi Noem's watch.

Noem oversaw illegal deportations of people not convicted of any crime to the El Salvador concentration camp.

What does she bring to the table other than human rights violations, allegations of torture and defying the federal court?

And yet, she has been welcomed by this American group of military and Trump loyalists who are setting up to do business in Canada.

I am calling on the Federal government to recognize that Kristi Noem's involvement in this company raises serious national security concerns.

She is an official of the Trump regime. If she is providing strategic advice on Canadian resources, then Canadians deserve to know what that means.

Is she receiving shares or options?

I don't see anything to suggest that NovaRed Mining has the finances to pay for someone like Ms. Noem.

Is she being paid by the Trump regime to help advance this company?

I am asking the Minister responsible for Innovation, Science and Economic Development to review NovaRed under the Investment Canada Act and determine whether there are any nationalsecurity concerns.

A simpler solution is to ban her.

Let's remember that one of the first acts under this Prime Minister was the banning of the Irish hip-hop group KneeCap. The reasons for their banning were arbitrary and false, and yet the government moved ahead.

If they can ban Kneecap, why the hell would they welcome in Kristi Noem?

I raise these concerns as the economic threat to Canada continues.

The Gordie Howe Bridge remains closed.

The Trump regime continues to threaten and intimidate us. Kristi Noem's hatred of our nation has been made abundantly clear.

We must see her presence now as a serious threat.

We must have a full investigation into Ms. Noem's role in Canada's copper mining sector and whether she is working on behalf of herself or as an envoy to Donald Trump.

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Last weeks solutions MOMENTS IN TIME On July 22, 1894, the world's first automobile race took place, with 17 of 21 entrants completing the route from Paris to Rouen, France, covering a distance of 78.3 miles.

The Paris-Rouen Trial paved the way for future such races and signaled the dawn of the motor age by showcasing the reliability of the automobile.

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Established in 1982 in Foxboro, Ontario, Ontario Truss & Wall manufactures and resells wood building products used in residential, commercial and agricultural construction. The company is currently completing an $11 million project to increase production capacity, improve efficiency and grow revenues.

As of July 2026, close to $98 million in funding has been approved under the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program, securing an added $540 million in external investments to reinforce forest sector productivity.

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“Ontario’s forest sector businesses have manufactured high-quality construction materials for generations, establishing our province as a forest product leader in the G7,” said Kevin Holland, Associate Minister of Forestry and

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The forest sector is an essential industry, generating almost $21 billion in business revenue and supporting nearly 155,000 jobs.

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Weather Summary for Ontario June 2026: Warmth, Prolonged Chill, Late Heat Spike with Storms Temperatures For June, monthly temperatures were above average across most of the province. The Far North experienced notably higherthan-normal anomalies, particularly near Hudson Bay where values exceeded 2.5°C. Temperatures in southwestern and central areas remained closer to the monthly norm.

Te m p e r a t u r e t r e n d s throughout the month were remarkably coherent across the province. The first half of June was warmer than normal, with warm waves during the first and second weeks. Temperatures rose above Near-normal precipitation was observed in the June 30.

30°C in the north and Far North, where daily northeast and much of the south. Above-normal Significant Events maximum records were set, such as Peawanuck amounts were recorded from areas east of June 17-18: Soaking Thunderstorms in the with 32.9°C on the 10th. Mid-month, Georgian Bay northeastward into Quebec, as Greater Toronto Area temperatures plummeted across the province, well as in the Niagara region and near Kingston.

Thunderstorms with heavy rain on the with a prolonged period of significantly below- On finer time scales, the first week of June was night of June 17, followed by gusty winds the normal temperatures, especially in the south. generally the driest, while the second week was next day, impacted much of southern Ontario.

Only in the final days did temperatures return to the wettest. Significant precipitation systems The GTA was hardest hit, with flooding causing and then exceed normal values. crossed the province on June 10 and 13 (amounts traffic disruptions and collisions during the Precipitation were highest in the south and northeast), as well morning rush hour, including knee-deep water Precipitation amounts varied across as from June 17-19 and June 29-30. Some daily on a major Toronto roadway. Numerous Ontario. The Far North and most northern record rainfall totals include 60 mm in St. collisions were also reported by police regions recorded a drier-than-normal month. Catharines on June 14 and 102 mm in Earlton on overnight. Scattered power outages occurred due to lightning strikes. Strong winds over on saturated ground brought down trees and large branches. Falling trees injured one person requiring hospitalization in Oshawa and halted ferry service in Toronto to the islands by obstructing dock access. Billy Bishop Airport reported gusts to 76 km/h and 48 mm of rain.

June 30-Early July: An intense and widespread heat event, accompanied by multiple rounds of strong thunderstorm activity, began at the end of the month. Details regarding this ongoing event will be included in the July bulletin.

Outlook for July 2026 Canadian model outputs indicate a very high likelihood of above-normal temperatures for July, with an intense heatwave expected to continue at the start of the month. For precipitation, the outlook calls for near-normal amounts overall, with scattered areas—particularly in the north and Far North—anticipated to receive below-normal precipitation.