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CelebrateCanadaDaywithFreeFishing Fish for free across Ontario June 28 to July 6
The Ontario government is celebrating
Canada Day by offering all Canadian residentstheopportunitytofishforfreein OntariofromJune28toJuly6.
Duringthesedates,peopleacrossOntario are invited to experience the joys of fishing –whether for the first time or as a longstanding tradition – while supporting local communities andembracingCanada'sanglingheritage.
“Thisweekistheperfectchancetogather with friends and family to reel in new experiences and explore all the great fishing opportunities our province has to offer,” said
Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources. “I encourage fishing enthusiasts and first-timers aliketocastalineincelebrationofCanada–the TrueNorth,strongandfree,andtheplacewecall home.”
Recreational fishing is an important part ofOntario'seconomyandheritage,contributing significantly to local tourism and jobs. OpportunitieslikeFamilyFishingWeekremove barriers and encourage those new to fishing to giveitatryanddiscovertheenjoymentoffishing firsthand.
IfyouarefishingforfreeduringFamilyFishing
Week, you must follow all conservation licence catch and size limits and obey sanctuaries and otherfishingregulations.
This Family Fishing Week marks the fourthandfinalperiodforCanadianresidentsto fishforfreethisyear.
Over one million licenced anglers spend $1.75 billion per year on recreational fishing in Ontario.
Canadian residents participating in free fishing periods must carry identification issued by the provincial or federal government, showingtheirnameanddateofbirth.
Howtoprotectyourselffromthehealtheffectsofextremeheat
Many places in Canada are already experiencing high temperatures and above normal temperatures are expectedthissummer.Extremeheatcanputyour health at risk, causing illnesses like heat stroke and even death. It is important to be able to identify the signs and symptoms of heat illness andknowwhatprecautionstotaketoprotectyour health and the health of your family and loved ones.
While extreme heat can put everyone at risk from heat illnesses, health risks are greatest for the older adults, infants and young children, people with chronic illnesses (like breathing problems, mentalillness,andheart problems), people who work or exercise in the
heat, people experiencing homelessness and peoplewithlowincomes.
What are the signs and symptoms of heat illness?
· Heat exhaustion symptoms can include dizziness or fainting, nausea or vomiting, headaches, extreme thirst, dark urine, and decreased urination. If you experience any of these symptoms during extreme heat, immediately move to a cool place and drink liquids.Waterisbest.
· Heat stroke is an emergency. If you witnesssomeonewithcompleteorpartiallossof consciousness,whoisconfused,hasahighbody temperature,orhasstoppedsweating,call911or your local emergency number immediately. Whilewaitingforhelp,takemeasurestocoolthe person right away by moving them to a cooler place if possible, applying cold water to large areas of the skin or clothing, and fanning the personasmuchaspossible.
Duringextremeheat,themostimportant thing is to keep cool and hydrated. Remember thatyoushouldneverleavepeopleorpetsinside aparkedvehicleorindirectsunlight. Stayhydrated
Drinkplentyofliquids(especiallywater) before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration (not having enough fluids in your body).Youmaybedehydratedevenifyouarenot thirsty.Stayhydrated.
· Drink water before, during and after physicalactivity.
· Remind yourself to drink water by leavingaglassbythesink.
· Eat more fruits and vegetables as they haveahigh-watercontent.
· Flavouring water with natural fruit juice maymakeitmoreappealing.
For more tips, please visit Health Canada'sExtremeHeatEventsWebpage.
OntarioInvesting$55.8Million toExpandTeachingWorkforce
Investment will prepare students for successful futures by training 2,600 teachers in underserved regions
The Ontario government is investing $55.8milliontoexpandteachingtrainingseatsat universitiesacrosstheprovincetostrengthenthe teaching workforce and ensure Ontario has the teachers it needs in underserved and remote communities. This investment will train up to 2,600 new teachers by 2027, building a robust workforce of English and French-language teachersforOntario'sclassrooms.Tosupportthe government's plan to protect Ontario by helping train students for successful careers and goodpaying, in-demand jobs, the funding will be prioritized to support underserved communities as well as programs that will help students gain practicalskills.
“Teachersplayavitalroleinensuringour children receive a strong start to their education and future careers,” said Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security. “Through this investment, our governmentisprotectingourchildren'sfutureby expanding teaching capacity and bringing more highly qualified teachers to communities across Ontario.”
Inadvanceofthefall2025schoolyear,13 of Ontario's publicly funded universities that offer a Bachelor of Education will receive funding to expand their teaching program. Funding will be prioritized to expand seats at universities with accelerated programs, French and technological education, as well as seats in northern,rural,Indigenousandremoteregionsto add more teachers to regions that need teachers most.
Students interested in education careers canvisitMyCareerJourneytolearnmoreabout becoming an elementary and kindergarten teacherorasecondaryschoolteacher.
“We are focused on helping students succeed, and that begins with having qualified andreadyteachersineveryclassroom,”saidPaul Calandra,MinisterofEducation.“Byexpanding teacher training seats in high-demand areas like French, technology and in rural and northern communities,we'rehelpingschoolsfillgapsand givingstudentsthesupporttheyneedforthejobs oftomorrow."
Throughthe2025OntarioBudget:APlan to Protect Ontario, the Ontario government continues to strategically invest in Ontario's colleges and universities in order to equip students with the skills that launch them into rewardingjobsandcareersthataddressOntario's labourmarketneeds.Byincreasingtheprovince's pipeline of highly skilled teachers, Ontario is ensuringchildrenacrosstheprovincereceivethe strongstarttheyneedtoleadfulfilling,successful lives.
ReprintfromJuly2015
"When Cranbrook boys meet Chapleau boys and everyonefromeverywhereinbetweenandbeyond".
Moments
Michael J. Morris Chapleau by Michael J. Morris
Moments
by MichaelJ. Morris
by MichaelJ. Morris
Although The Chapleau Boys Go To War which I co-authored with my cousin MichaelMcMullen,willbeofficiallylaunched during weekend events from July 3 to 5 in Chapleau, a presentation of a copy was to the Cranbrook Public Library which included veteransofCanada'sarmedforces.
First, Cranbrook. I was so deeply honoured to have my good friends, Ron McFarland,whoservedintheRoyalCanadian NavyinWorldWar2andBillNightingale,who servedintheRoyalCanadianAirForcefor33 years accompany me to the Cranbrook Public Library. They joined me in making a book presentationtochieflibrarianUrsulaBrigl.
Ron and Bill represented veterans everywhere for the occasion. I think of it as "When Cranbrook boys meet Chapleau boys andeveryonefromeverywhereinbetweenand beyond".
Terry Burgess, treasurer of the Friends of the Cranbrook Public Library made the arrangements,andJoelVingetookphotos.
WhileinChapleau,weplantopresenta copyofthebooktoDonaldWhite,Chapleau's oldestsurvivingveteranofWorldWar2,anda memberofChapleauCreeFirstNation.Thanks
to his daughter Norma for assisting with arrangements to meetwithherfather.
In an email. Michael McMullen, wrote ""As many of you know, Michael Morris and I have been working on a book about Chapleau’s contributions and sacrifices during WW1andWW2with an emphasis on those whodiedinthesetwo wars. The Chapleau Boys Go To War has just been published and we plan to be in ChapleauontheweekendofJuly3-5,2015to launchthebook.
youwhocanmakeithome,wehopeyouwillbe abletojoinusonSaturdayeveningatHongers Redwood(IstillcallittheBoston). Pleasegive Jimaheads-upifyoucanmakeitfordinner."
"ButchandBrigittePellow,whohelda fantasticpartyinTorontoin2014,arehopingto come to Chapleau for this weekend event. It will be a reunion back home this time if they canmakeit."
Iwouldjustaddthatattimeofwriting, our good friends from childhood Ian MacdonaldandKenSchroeder,haveindicated theywillalsobehomefortheoccasion.Others areyettoconfirm.
Michael wrote: "Arrangements have beenmadetohavethefollowingeventstomeet usandforthosewhowishgetsignedcopiesof thebook::
Friday,July3,2-4pmat Chapleau Public Library and from 5-7pmChapleauLegion Hall
On Saturday, July 4 from 5 pm we plan to be at HongersRedwoodRestaurant Michaelnoted:"Notonly has Jim Hong offered his restaurant for a signing event onSaturday,buthewillprovide a buffet (reasonable cost) for thosew ho want to stay fordinner.
"For those of you who live in Chapleau, and those of
I was chatting on the phone with Jim aboutthegettogetherandyes,Itoo.stillcallit "theBoston",
The Chapleau Boys Go To War is on sale on amazon.com, amazon.ca and Kindle, and after July 4 will be at Chapleau Village Shops where Lucy Bignucolo has agreed to makeitavailable.
Wehavealreadyreceivedcommentson the book, and I will share one from Brenda (Therriault) May who bought a copy for her father Arthur 'Babe' Therriault. Babe is a WorldWar 2 veteran who served in the Royal CanadianNavy.
Brenda wrote: "I gave my father, Arthur Therriault, your new book (Chapleau Boys Go To War) for Father's Day. He has alreadyreaditonce...&isgoingthruitagain!! His Uncle Arthur is in it!! He absolutely LOVESit&at91yrsold,itishardtogethim anythingheloves!!Thankyou..."
AndthankyouforwritingBrenda,and alltheotherswhohavetoo.Welookforwardto seeingallofyouinChapleaufromJuly3to5.I amplanningtomaketimeforawalkaboutthe community for old time's sake, I will also be celebrating six years of Chapleau Moments, I look forward to chatting with you about potentialfuturecolumns.
Brenda(Therriault)MaywithherfatherArthur'Babe'Therriault
Book presentation at Cranbrook Public Library. From left Terry Burgess, Ron McFarland, MJM, Ursula Brigl, Bill Nightingale.(JoelVingephoto)
OntarioContinuestoExpandNursingWorkforce
$4.2 million investment will accelerate nursing programs and create new education seats
TheOntariogovernmentisinvestingover $4.2 million to expand nursing education across the province. These investments will improve accesstocarebyensuringmorenursesaretrained andreadytoworkincommunitiesacrossOntario. “By investing in education and accelerating trainingfornurses,ourgovernmentisprotecting Ontarioandbuildingonourprogresstogrowour nursingworkforceforyearstocome,”saidSylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Theseinvestmentswillhelpensurefamiliescan connect to the care they need no matter where they live, while also supporting the next generationofhealth-careprofessionals.”
Thegovernmentisinvesting$2millionto support the launch of an accelerated registered nursing (RN) degree program at four postsecondary institutions to allow students to complete their undergraduate program within three to three-and-a-half years, instead of four years, enabling nurses to enter the workforce sooner. Conestoga College (Kitchener), St. Lawrence College (Kingston), Western University (London) and York University (Toronto)willreceiveupto$500,000tosupport the development and implementation of the accelerated nursing program, beginning in the 2025–26and2026–27academicyears.
Inaddition,Ontarioisinvesting$750,000 to support the inclusion of RN prescribing education into the undergraduate nursing curriculum at Georgian College (Barrie), Humber Polytechnic (Toronto) and the UniversityofWindsor,enablingnursestoplaya greater role in patient care by prescribing medication. This will make Ontario the first jurisdictioninCanadatoincludeRNprescribing inundergraduateprograms.
“Ontario’s world-class colleges and universities are training the health-care workforce of today, and tomorrow,” said Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security. “This critical investment will equip our province’s nursing studentswiththeskillsandeducationtheyneedto get into the health-care workforce at a quicker rate and deliver excellent care in communities acrosstheprovince.”
Finally,tosupportaccesstohealthcarein northern and rural Ontario, the province is investing nearly $1.5 million to expand the capacity for nursing programs at Confederation CollegeinThunderBayandCambrianCollegein Sudbury. This funding will help increase enrolment and create new clinical placement opportunities by adding 50 new registered practical nursing seats at Confederation College and17atCambrianCollege. Cont’donP.7
Lastweekssolutions
MOMENTS IN TIME
OnJuly7,1456,JoanofArc'sheresyconviction was overturned at an appeal proceeding held at the archbishop's palace in Rouen, France. Unfortunately, the Catholic Church's change of heartcametoolate,asshe'dbeenburnedatthe stake25yearsearlier.
CANADA DAY!
OntarioContinuestoExpandNursingWorkforce
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Through Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, the Ontario government continues to take bold and decisive action to grow the province’s highly skilled health-care workforce and ensure people and their families have access to high-quality care closertohomeforgenerationstocome.
The government is investing $56.8 million over the next three years to support an enrolmentincreaseofnursingspacesatpublicly assisted colleges and universities by over 2,200 registered and registered practical nurses and nursepractitioners.Inaddition,thisfundingwill support continued investments in innovative, flexible,onlinenursingpathways.
Since 2018, Ontario has seen a recordbreaking number of new health-care professionals join the workforce, adding nearly 100,000 new nurses with another 30,000 nurses currently studying at Ontario colleges and universities.
On December 4, 2023, the NursingAct, 1991 was amended to allow RNs in Ontario to prescribe specific medications and to communicate a diagnosis for the purpose of prescribing.
Since expanding the role of registered nurses to prescribe medications, 671 registered
nurses have completed the training and are authorizedtoprescribe.
Ontario is investing $743 million over three years to continue to address immediate health-carestaffingneeds,aswellastogrowthe workforceforyearstocome.
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CSC NouvelonranksthirdinOntarioforenergyefficiency
For a second consecutive year, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon ranks third in the province for energy efficiency in Sustainable Schools' 2025 Top Energy Performing School BoardReport.Thisreportanalyzesdatafromthe 2022–2023 school year and ranks Ontario's 72 school boards based on their ability to reduce energy consumption. This recognition reflects CSC Nouvelon's efforts to improve the energy performance of its facilities, aiming for a minimal gap between current consumption and idealstandards.
As a result of the initiatives undertaken since 1990, CSC Nouvelon is recognized for its enduringcommitmenttoenergyefficiency.This achievement relies on the collaboration of janitorial and maintenance staff members who oversee the efficient operation of facilities and support the gradual implementation of
innovative solutions. Among the concrete measuresarethesystematicintegrationofgreen technologies in new constructions and renovations, as well as the implementation of computerized control systems. Furthermore, CSC Nouvelon favors the use of high energyperformancewindowsandroofs,theinstallation of water-efficient toilets, as well as lighting systemsthatconsumelessenergy.
The Board continuously carries out variousrenovationprojects,includingoneaimed at improving the insulation of school exterior wallstofurtherreduceenergyconsumption.Six schools are also equipped with photovoltaic systemswhichenablethemtoproducetheirown electricity. These six systems generate approximately 380,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) annually. CSC Nouvelon is actively committed to continuing its efforts and remain a leader in reducing energy consumption.
The Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan for the period of 2023 to 2028 is availableontheBoard'swebsite.
"CSC Nouvelon is thrilled to be recognized once again as an energy-efficient leaderandforthetangibleimpact of its sustainable development actions. We place great importance on reducing our carbon footprint and managing our schools responsibly," states CSC Nouvelon's Director of Education, Mr. Tom Michaud. "Ongoing efforts are also made toequipourstudentssotheycan become responsible, confident, informed and engaged ecocitizens."
TheConseilscolairecatholiqueNouvelonoffers a French-language Catholic Educational Program that is widely recognized for its excellence. The CSC Nouvelon provides a quality learning environment and academic program that runs from early childhood to adult education, with more than 5,500 students enrolled in 27 elementary and 10 secondary schools.
Le CSC Nouvelonautroisièmerangen Ontariopoursonefficacitéénergétique
Pour une deuxième année consécutive, le Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon se retrouve au troisième rang en province pour son efficacité énergétique selon le rapport 2025 de Sustainable Schools. Ce rapport analyse les données de l'année scolaire 2022-2023 et classe les 72 conseils scolaires del'Ontarioenfonctiondeleurcapacitéàréduireleur consommationd'énergie.Cettereconnaissancereflète les efforts menés par le CSC Nouvelon afin d'améliorer la performance énergétique de ses établissements, en visant un écart minimal entre la consommationactuelleetlesnormesidéales.
Grâce aux initiatives qu'il déploie depuis 1990, le CSC Nouvelon se démarque par son engagement constant en faveur de l'efficacité énergétique.Cesuccèsreposesurlacollaborationdes membres du personnel de conciergerie et d'entretien quiveillentaubonfonctionnementdesinstallationset l'adoptionprogressivedesolutionsinnovantes.Parmi les mesures concrètes, on compte l'intégration systémique de technologies vertes dans les constructions neuves et les rénovations ainsi que la mise en place de systèmes de contrôle informatisés. Par ailleurs, le CSC Nouvelon privilégie l'utilisation de fenêtres et toitures à haute performance énergétique, l'installation de toilettes économes en eau, ainsi que des systèmes d'éclairages moins énergivores.
Le Conseil mène de façon continue divers projets de rénovation, notamment celui visant à augmenter l'isolation des murs extérieurs des écoles pourréduiredavantagelaconsommationd'énergie.De plus, six écoles sont dotées de systèmes photovoltaïques afin qu'elles puissent produire leur propre électricité. Ces six systèmes génèrent environ 380000kilowattheures(kWh)annuellement.LeCSC Nouvelons'engageactivementàpoursuivresesefforts afin de demeurer un chef de file en matière de réduction de la consommation d'énergie. Le plan de conservation de l'énergie et de la gestion de la demande pour la période 2023 à 2028 est disponible surlesitewebduConseil.
«LeCSCNouvelonseréjouitd'êtrereconnu encore une fois comme un leader écoénergétique et pourl'impactconcretdesesactionsendéveloppement durable. Nous accordons une grande importance à la réductiondenotreempreinteécologiqueetàlagestion responsabledenosétablissementsscolaires,»affirme M. Tom Michaud, directeur de l'éducation au CSC Nouvelon. « Nous déployons également des efforts soutenusdanslebutd'outillernosélèvespourqu'ilset elles deviennent des citoyens écoresponsables, confiants,informésetengagés.»
LeConseilscolairecatholiqueNouvelonoffre uneéducationcatholiquedelanguefrançaisereconnue poursonexcellence.Avecplusde5500élèvesrépartis dansunréseaude27écolesélémentaireset10écoles secondaires,leCSCNouvelonoffreunmilieupropice àl'apprentissageetunprogrammeéducatifdequalité, delapetiteenfanceà