705 - 864 - 2785
CélébronsNotreDiversitéCulturelle
LeClubMariaChapdelaineveutorganiser
une fin de semaine de la Culture la dernièrefindesemainedeseptembreafinde célébrerladiversitéculturelle,l'art,lamusiqueet lacuisinedesgensdeChapleau.Nouscroyonsen la richesse des échanges culturels et en l'inclusion. Afin de célébrer ces valeurs, nous croyonsqu'unévénementfestifquirassembleles différentes nationalités de notre petite commu-
nauté serait une excellente façon d'apprendre davantagesurcelles-ci.
Alors, nous aimerions savoir si des gens oudesassociationssouhaiteraientsoumettreune demandepourtenirunkiosque.Silademandeest là, nous allons aller d'avant avec l'activité. Contactez-nous d'ici la fin juillet au (705) 8640516 (Lilianne) ou par courriel au clubmariachapdelaine@gmail.com
CelebratingOurCulturalDiversity
TheClubMariaChapdelainewantstoorganize a Cultural Weekend the last weekend of September to celebrate the cultural diversity, art,musicandcuisineofthepeopleofChapleau.We believe in the richness of cultural exchanges and inclusion.Inordertocelebratethesevalues,webelieve that a festive event that brings together the different
nationalities of our small community would be an excellentwaytolearnmoreaboutthem.
Therefore,wewouldliketoknowifpeopleor associations would be interested in submitting a requesttohaveaboothatsuchanevent.Iftheinterest is there, we will move forward with the activity. Contact us by the end of July at (705) 864-0516 (Lilianne) or by email at clubmariachapdelaine @gmail.com
NDP:ConservativesSeniorDentalCareExpansionWelcome,butMoreNeeded
OntarioNDPSeniorsCriticLiseVaugeois and Health Critic France Gélinas are releasing a statement after the Ford government finally listened to their calls and increased the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program(OSDCP)incomethreshold.
"TheNDP has long been advocating for changes to the OSDCP, and this is a firststepinhelpinglowincome seniors get the care they rightfully deserve and need. Factors like the cost of living should have been
factoredinyearsagowhenmakingthesethresholds.Wemustcontinuetoadjustthesefiguresto reflect current economic realities, so seniors don't have to endure excruciating wait times for essentialdentalcare,"saidVaugeois.
"The next step for the Conservative governmentistoworkwithdentists,community health centres, and aboriginal health access centres to increase the number of providers that serveseniorsthroughtheOSDCP."
"Whilethischangeisapositivedevelopment,it'simportanttorememberthatthecostof everything has gone up under this conservative government,”saidGélinas.“TheOntariocut-off willstillleavemanylow-incomeseniorsineligibleandwithoutcare.”
“I've had constituents who were just dollars over the limit and had to stop receiving care during their dental treatment because this Conservative government limited eligibility. We must remember them and figure out a plantogetthemthebest care possible so that never happens again," concludedVaugeois.
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OntarioProtectsMoosefromIllegalHarvesting
The Ontario government is safeguarding moosefromillegalhuntingbyensuringhuntersobey thelaws.
Eleven individuals and one corporation were fined a total of $56,500 in addition to being issued27yearsofhuntinglicencesuspensions.
Kevin Walsten of Kenora pleaded guilty to making a false statement to a conservation officer andwasfined$3,000.
1526085OntarioInc.pleadedguiltytohuntingabull moosewithoutalicenceandwasfined$10,000.
ScottMacIntoshofKenorapleadedguiltyto using a boat to pursue wildlife and using a firearm carelessly to hunt. He was fined $9,500 and is required to re-take the hunter education safety course.
RusselCanfieldofKenorapleadedguiltyto hunting a bull moose without a licence, having a loaded firearm in a boat and using a boat to pursue wildlife.Hewasfined$9,000andreceivedathreeyearhuntinglicencesuspension.
Travis Young of Kenora pleaded guilty to huntingabullmoosewithoutalicence,discharginga firearmfromamotorboatandusingaboattopursue wildlife. He was fined $9,000 and received a sixyearhuntinglicencesuspension.
Tim Jones of Burnsville, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to hunting a bull moose without a licenceanddischargingafirearmfromamotorboat. Hewasfined$7,000andreceiveda10-yearhunting licencesuspension.
Garry Jones Jr., Garry Jones Sr., David Flynn,andAllenFlynnofMinnesotapleadedguilty to possessing an illegally killed bull moose. They were each fined $500 and received a two-year huntinglicencesuspension.
WayneHeikoopofPowassanpleadedguilty to discharging a firearm from a motorboat and was fined$3,500.
ThomasShieldsofSmithvillepleadedguilty to discharging a firearm from a motorboat and was
fined$3,500.
Court heard that between October of 2020 andOctober2021conservationofficers,assistedby the Intelligence and Investigation Services Unit, investigated illegal moose hunting in the Eagle, Chase,andSnowshoeLakesarea,whichisaremote, fly-in-only area, north of Kenora. A special investigation was initiated from information received from the public, as well as from previous investigationstoaddresstheongoingissueofillegal moose hunting with allegations of discharging a firearm from a watercraft, using an aircraft while
hunting,huntingwithoutalicenceandotheroffences undertheFishandWildlifeConservationAct.
VariousJusticesofthePeaceheardthecases on various dates throughout 2023 and 2024 in the OntarioCourtofJusticeinKenora.
To report a natural resource problem or provide information about an unsolved case, members of the public can call the ministry TIPS line toll free at 1-877-847-7667. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS. For more information about unsolved cases, please visitontario.ca/mnrftips.
Indigenouspeoplesstillfaceemploymentbarriers,butfreeprogramscanhelp
(NC) As Canadians, we like to think that our country celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for everyone. But the truth is that many groups experience discrimination and obstaclestosuccess.
Arecentsurveyofpeoplewhoidentifyas Indigenous Canadians sheds light on the challenges they confront daily, including experiences with prejudice in the workplace. Nearly 59 per cent have experienced discrimination in their current jobs, and more than half admitted to playing down their Indigenousbackgroundstofitinbetteratwork.
Some industries can be less welcoming than others. Lack of access to education due to economic hurdles is one of the main barriers preventing Indigenous peoples from pursuing careersintechnology.Atthesametime,ofthose surveyed,75percentbelievestereotypesimpact perceptionsoftheircapabilitiesintheITsector.
Fortunately,onenon-profitisworkingto support Indigenous peoples with the tools and trainingneededtoflourishinthetechindustry.
“We believe in holistic education, where we integrate technology-based learning with essential job skills like resume building and
interview training,” explains Pablo Listingart, founder and executive director of ComIT. “Throughremoteprograms,weextendaccessto quality education, bridging gaps for those in remote communities where opportunities are scarce.”
More than providing free education, the non-profit aims to develop a community that linkspeoplestrugglingtoovercomeemployment barriers with companies looking for skilled workers. Learn more about free tech training at comit.org.
Chapleau Moments
by MichaelJ. Morris
WhenIwasakidgrowingupinChapleau,I alwaysmadesureIwasuptohearthesoundofthe cannon being fired at seven a.m to mark the beginning of the Dominion Day celebration, organizedeachyearbyBranchNumber5(Ontario) oftheRoyalCanadianLegion.
Schoolwasout,andsummervacationwas launchedwiththeJuly1activitiesalllocatedatthe beach area between Chapleau Public School and the field behind the old Chapleau High School, exceptforthegiantparadethatwoundthroughthe streetsendingupatthebeech.
Such was Dominion Day for a child who hadtogethiscostumereadyandtricycledecorated fortheannualJuly1paradethatmarkedoneofthe highlights of the year for me so much in the years following World War II that I still recall the celebrationsliketheywereonlyyesterday.
My mother, Muriel E. (Hunt) Morris, and mygrandparents(NannyandGrandpa...Edithand George Hunt) would help me get ready for the parade and off I would go for a day packed with activitiesforourentirecommunity.
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PartyandtheChapleauTownBand.
J.M.Shoup,aveteranofbothWorldWarsI and II, principal of Chapleau Public School and townshipcouncillorwouldgetusallorganizedfor the parade and later the children's races at the beach.
Many will recall that each child in the parade would receive 10 cents which was quickly spentatthecanteenoronthemidway.Moredimes could be earned by participating in the children's races.
I was also proud to see my grandfather HarryMorris,aveteranofWorldWarI,andoneof thefirstgroupofmembersofBranch5whenitwas foundedhelpingoutattheactivities.
ShortlyafterWorldWarII,DrG.E.Young, usinghisownmoney,hadcreatedatrulywonderful beach area on the banks of the Kebsquasheshing River,anditwasthesceneofswimmingandcanoe races, as well as canoe tilting contests. The Memegos family dominated the canoe races and
canoe tilting competitions for years and William Memegos,thebackpackingcontest.BeforeWillie, thewinnerwasoftenBobMercier.
For example, at the Dominion Day celebration in 1951, in the men's doubles canoe race, Adam Memegos and Juli Quakagesik won while Joe Memegos and Baptiste Memegos were secondandA.McAuleyandRayBartythird.
In the mixed doubles, Joe Memegos and Agnes Minnewesqua were first and Baptiste MemegosandMrs.AdamMemegossecond.
Mrs. Ignace Memegos and Mrs. Adam Memegoswonthewomen'sdoubleswithMrs.Julie QuakagesikandMrs.Cryersecond.
Dr Young's beach was complete with changerooms,wadingpools,anicelygrassedarea and each year he had truckloads of beach sand broughttorefreshit.
RitaDessonwasnamedthe1951Summer Queen with Florence Encil and Carol "Babe" Chambersasrunnersup.
IntheafternoonofJuly1,gamesofchance would be underway while the Town Band would give a concert in the bandstand at the beach area, while over at the ball field there was always an excitingballtournament.
Sometimestherewouldevenbeteamsfrom outoftownbuttometheonlyteamwastheLegion onwhichGarth"Tee"Chambersplayedshortstop. Teewasmyheroinbothballandhockey.
In the 1951 logsawing event the winners werePierreMartel,W.DonivanandPaulSeguin.
The celebration ended with a dance and fireworksdisplayatthebeacharea.Thefireworks werereallyspectacular,atleasttheyweretomeasa kid,buteveryoneagreedand"Wow"washeardas they were set off from the golf course side of the river.
By the end of the day I would head home tired but happy looking forward to my summer vacation,cruisingaroundChapleauonmytricycle. There aren't too many of thoseWorldWar II vets left now, and none fromWorldWar I, who gaveustheJuly1celebration,butIrememberallof them fondly, for in war and peace, they made our town a better place for everyone. As I think back some60yearstolifeinChapleauatthebeginning of the 1950s, it was truly a wonderful place to be growingup.
Manywillrecallthateachchildintheparadewouldreceive10centswhichwasquicklyspentat the canteen oron the midway. More dimes could be earned by participating in the children's races.
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by/par Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing
CanadaDayisonceagainjustaroundthe corner, and it means something a little different foreveryone.Ofcourse,it'sournationalholiday, a day to remember Confederation and the building of our nation. It's a day we remind ourselves of our collective past and our shared future of this place we call home. It's a celebrationoftheredandwhiteofourmapleleaf, andthevaluesoffreedomanddemocracy.It'sall ofthesegrandthings,butCanadaDaycanalsobe small and intimate, a day spent with friends and familyinourcommunitiesenjoyingthesmellsof barbecueandthebrightsun.Herearesomeofthe thingsthatareworthcelebratingonCanadaDay in2024.
Thisyearmarkstheanniversariestosome veryimportantmilestonesinCanada'shistory.It may shock some people to be reminded that it's been a mere 25 years since Nunavut separated fromtheNorthwestTerritories(1999)tobecome ournewestterritory,themostsignificantchange to the map of our nation since Newfoundland (now Newfoundland and Labrador) was incorporated into Confederation in 1949, 75 yearsago.
Also in 1999, the Ottawa Treaty was ratifiedbytheU.N.OtherwiseknownastheAntiPersonnel Landmines Convention, the Treaty would go on to be signed by some 133 U.N. MemberStatesinitiallyandisnowsignedby164 of 193 member states across the globe, a significant step towards eliminating antipersonnelminesacrosstheworld.
75 years ago, Canada joined other North American and European countries to form the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). And a full century ago, in 1924, the Royal Canadian Air Force was created as the third servicebranchoftheCanadianArmedForces.
These are vital milestones that have helpedshapeCanada.Theywereoftenreactions topressingchangesinthecountryandacrossthe globe, and showed a nation growing, changing, andmaturing.
That,inmanyways,iswhatwecelebrateduring Canada Day. It's likely not a specific event or a challenge we've overcome, but more a celebration of those individual moments, collectedoverthe157yearssinceConfederation, that define Canada as a nation. Some of those momentsmayfilluswithanoverwhelmingsense of pride, such as Banting's discovery of insulin,
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the passing of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, or Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope. Some moments may cause deep reflection and contemplation. With the 80th anniversary of DDayjustafewweeksago,it'svitalthatweremind ourselves of the price that far too many Canadianspaidtofightfascismandhelpliberate Europe.Andsomeofthosemomentsmaystillfill uswithregret,suchasournation'sterriblelegacy of colonialism and discrimination towards Indigenous peoples, and the reminder of all the work that still needs to be done to complete the TruthandReconciliationCommission's94Calls
toAction. I hear many different points of view as I travel throughout Algoma-ManitoulinKapuskasing, but one thing that's always been consistentishowpeoplejointogetheronCanada Day.Whetherit'sasmallfamilybarbecueinthe back yard, a beach day with friends, a picnic, a parade, or a fireworks display, the one commonality seems to be how we can all come together to celebrate.And I really can't think of anything more Canadian than creating a new memorywitheachother.
HappyCanadaDay!
LafêteduCanada,unrappeldelaforcedelacommunauté
LafêteduCanada,quiarrivedenouveau àgrandspas,aunesignificationunpeudifférente pour chacun d'entre nous. Bien entendu, c'est notrefêtenationale,unjouroùnouscommémorons la Confédération et l'édification de notre nation.C'estlejouroùnousnousrappelonsnotre passécollectifetl'avenircommundecepaysque nous appelons notre patrie. Nous célébrons l'unifolié rouge et blanc orné d'une feuille d'érableainsiquelesvaleursdelalibertéetdela démocratie. La fête du Canada, ce sont tous ces grands accomplissements, mais c'est aussi une fête intime, une journée passée entre proches dans nos villes et nos villages à profiter des odeursdebarbecueetd'unsoleilradieux.Voicice quimérited'êtrecélébréàl'occasiondelafêtedu Canadade2024.
Cette année, nous soulignons l'anniversairedequelquesévénementsquiontété extrêmement importants dans l'histoire du Canada. Certains seront peut-être étonnés d'apprendre que 25 ans à peine se sont écoulés depuisqueleNunavuts'estséparédesTerritoires du Nord-Ouest, en 1999, pour devenir le plus récentterritoirecanadien.Ils'agitduchangement le plus important à la carte de notre pays depuis l'adhésion de Terre-Neuve (maintenant Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador)àlaConfédérationen 1949,ilyadecela75ans.
C'est également en 1999 que la Conventiond'OttawaaétératifiéeparlesNations Unies. Également connue sous le nom de Traité sur les mines antipersonnel, la convention sera initialement signée par 133 États membres des Nations Unies. Aujourd'hui signée par 164 des 193 Étatsmembresde partout dans le monde, la conventionreprésenteuneétapeimportantevers l'élimination des mines antipersonnel sur la planète.
Il y a 75 ans, le Canada se joignait à d'autres pays nord-américains et à des pays européens pour former l'Organisation du Traité del'AtlantiqueNord(OTAN).Etilyaunsiècle, en 1924, l'Aviation royale du Canada voyait le
jour en tant que troisième branche des Forces arméescanadiennes.
Ces événements déterminants ont contribué à façonner le Canada. Ils se sont souvent produits en réaction à des changements pressants dans le pays et dans le monde, et témoignaient de l'évolutiond'unenation.
C'est,àdenombreuxégards,cequenous célébrons lors de la fête du Canada. Ce n'est probablement pas un événement ni une épreuve enparticulier,maisplutôtchacundecesmoments que nous célébrons, accumulés au fil des 157 années depuis la Confédération, qui définit le Canada en tant que nation. Certains de ces momentsnousremplirontd'unénormesentiment defierté,commeladécouvertedel'insulineparle Dr Banting, l'adoption de la Charte des droits et libertésouleMarathondel'espoirdeTerryFox. D'autres, en revanche, susciteront une profonde réflexion. Alors qu'on célébrait le 80e anniversaire du débarquement de Normandie il y a quelques semaines, il est primordial de nous rappeler le sacrifice consenti par beaucoup trop de Canadiens pour combattre le fascisme et libérer l'Europe. Et certains de ces moments peuvent encore nous emplir de regrets, comme l'héritage épouvantable du colonialisme et de la discriminationenverslespeuplesautochtones,et nousrappelertoutletravailqu'ilresteàfairepour donner suite aux 94 appels à l'action de la Commissiondevéritéetréconciliation. LespointsdevuedivergentdansAlgomaManitoulin-Kapuskasing,maislafêteduCanada reste un motif de rassemblement. Qu'il s'agisse d'un petit barbecue familial dans le jardin, d'une journée à la plage avec des amis, d'un piquenique, d'un défilé ou d'un feu d'artifice, le point commun semble être notre capacité à nous rassembler pour faire la fête. Et il n'y a rien qui unitpluslesCanadiensquedecréerdenouveaux souvenirsensemble.
JoyeusefêteduCanada!
I have to say; given all of the conditions and experiences we see with increasing frequency throughout the year, it is hard to fathomhowtherearestillclimatechangedeniers. Yet, according to an international survey conducted by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, people seem to doubt
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the existence of any type of human-caused climatechange.
Granted,Ihaveadefinitebiastowardthe sensibility of Canadians in general, but I was aghast to learn that studies show that among the top 15 largest emitters of carbon pollution, Canadians are ranked a shocking fourth place, being most likely to dismiss the existence of climate change. Fourth in the world!? We are
only exceeded by the USA, Saudi Arabia and Australia. Unbelievable.
I raise this issue now out of concern for thestudentsandstaffworkinginOntarioschools. According to weather experts, Ontario is being affected by what they call a heat dome. I’m no meteorologist, but my understanding is that the dome traps high-pressure air systems that push warmairdownwardtothesurface.Thedomealso magnifies the sun’s energy. The result is huge atmospheric domes that cause blistering heat temperatures,droughtandwildfires. Anditseemsthisisaphenomenonthatwebetter getusedto.
When we were kids, our classrooms at school were hot and uncomfortable. But conditionsbackthenpalecomparedtowhatour childrenandschoolstaffareexperiencingtoday. In mid-June, Ontario saw temperatures peaking inthe30sandeven40s.Mostschoolstodaywere built years ago before we even heard of climate changeandheatdomes.Mostdon’thaveenough windowsthatopenandarelargeenoughtoletair flow to cool things down.And the vast majority of Ontario schools don’t have any air conditioning.Soourstudentsandschoolstaffare stuck in conditions that we, as kids, never experiencedatschool.
Yes, it’s uncomfortable, but more importantly, real risks come with today’s conditions. Of course, academic achievement andlearningdecline,butworsestill,expertssay hot classroom conditions pose serious health risks. Today’s conditions cause students and adults to feel lethargic, lack focus and become dehydrated,physicallyillorevenfaint.
Ourschoolsneedtobebroughtuptomeet today’s conditions. It is not like we did not see thiscoming.Theissuehasbeenraisedrepeatedly under both Liberal and Conservative governments with virtually no headway gained. The Ford government has been at the helm long enough to see this danger creeping up on our schools,sotheyhavehadtimetocreateaplanand makeasubstantialdentintheproblem.
The new Minister of Education, Todd Smith,wasrecentlyaskedifthegovernmenthas plans to install air conditioning in Ontario schools. The response was that since school boards have autonomy over how dollars are spent, it is up to them to assign priorities and address concerns. CTV news reported that a spokesperson for Minister Smith said, “It is the responsibility of the school board to have protocolsinplaceastohowtheydealwithheatin Cont’donP.6
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Cont’dfromP.5 schools, as well as addressing school renewal needs and requirements. We expect schools to listen to the concerns of parents and needs of students.”
Well,okay,thatisfine.Butthemoneyhas to come from somewhere.All of their funds are already allocated to essential costs and services. So, the only way for the boards to follow the minister’s advice is to rob Peter to pay Paul. In other words, the government has other priorities ahead of the care and health of our children –especiallywithanelectiononthehorizon.
Environmental controls such as heating andairconditioningareactuallyaninfrastructure concern of importance to everyone. Schools are not only used during the day to teach. They are importanthubsofactivity,especiallyinNorthern and rural areas like ours. It shouldn’t matter whether a publicly funded school is located in Mississauga, Manitouwadge or Moosefactory; allschoolsshouldbetreatedequally.
Algoma-Manitoulin is currently witnessing a perfect example of boards being forced to make absolutely impossible choices becauseoffundingcuts.TheJune13,2024,issue of the Sault Star, “ADSB warns of possible bus cutbacks,”featuredanarticleconcerningfunding cuts.Theboardsaysthatabouttwo-thirdsoftheir students ride buses. That is to be expected in Northern and rural communities where distance isageographicreality.TheMinistry’sfundingcut to the 2025 – 2026 school year budget means therewillbea“significantfundinggap.”So,not only is the board facing issues of trying to keep students safe in our schools, but they will also facegreaterrisksingettingourchildrensafelyto school.
Lettherebenodoubtthatallofthisfalls directlyatthefeetoftheFordgovernment.Ithas the combination to the vault. It is up to the provincial government to address school safety issues, including infrastructure and getting childrentoschoolsafely.
It is evident that Premier Ford is content to keep pushing this matter a little further down thelineuntil,Godforbid,weseeachildorworker suffer an extreme illness, injury or worse due to heatexhaustion.Then,watchthepoliticalfingerpointingfestivalplayout.
TheFordgovernmenthasdemonstratedapattern of mixed priorities when it comes to protecting andmeetingtheneedsofOntarians:
• Favouring developers over the environmentintheGreenbeltscandal
• $225millionpayoutforanearlyexitfrom BeerStorecontract
• Years-long waiting list for publicly fundedtherapyandsupportCont’donP.7
ÉSCTrilliumtrioreflectontheirlife-changing experienceatWorldYouthDay2023
OnSunday,June9,duringSundayMass, parishioners of Chapleau's Sacré-Coeur parish weretreatedtoamovingpresentationbyagroup of young people from the community who participatedinWorldYouthDay(WYD),heldin Lisbon,Portugal,fromAugust1to6,2023.
Thetrio,madeupofRébeccaLangelier,a teacher at École catholique secondaire Trillium, Nicolas Morin, a former student and educator at ÉSC Trillium, and Ceilidh O'Hearn-Knapp, a Cont’donP.15
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• Out-of-date Ontario Works and ODSP rates
• Forcing Northern seniors waiting in hospital for LTC space to move up to 150 km fromtheircommunity
• Lack of effective plans and funding to address doctor recruitment – especially in the North
• Lack of effective plans and funding to address abhorrent hospital emergency departmentandsurgicalwaittimes Andthelistcouldgoon.
Undoubtedly, our environmental, atmospheric and meteorological realities are worsening faster than anticipated—the rise in temperatures and catastrophic weather conditions.TheFordgovernmentchoosesnotto stepuptotheplatetoupdateairqualityissuesin our schools. How long will Mr. Ford sit back, letting our children experience avoidable health risks–orworse?
Asalways,pleasefeelfreetocontactmy office about these issues or any other provincial matters.Youcanreachmyconstituencyofficeby email at my new address, mmantha-co@ola.org orbyphoneToll-freeat1-800-831-1899.
École Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) wins the School GivingChallengeandsupportsAutismOntario
During the 2023-2024 school year, several Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon schools took part in the School Giving Challenge in support of Autism Ontario. In fact, through the incredible mobilization of its school community, École Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) won the School Giving Challenge and was rewarded with a pizzalunchworth$500.
Toachievethis,studentsandstaffatÉcoleSacré-Coeurcelebratedthespectrum by organizing face painting and outdoor games. In addition, a charity fundraiser involving students, their families and the community at large raised an impressive $3,199forAutismOntarioandtheautismcommunity.
The combined efforts of more than 35 schools across the province raised an incredible$23,400fortheautismcommunity.
L'écoleSacré-Cœur(Chapleau)remporteleDéfi desdonsscolairesetappuieAutismeOntario
Au cours de l'année scolaire 2023-2024, plusieurs écoles du Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon ont participé au Défi des dons scolaires afin d'appuyerAutisme Ontario. D'ailleurs, grâce à la mobilisation incroyable de sa communauté scolaire, l'écoleSacré-Cœur(Chapleau)aremportéleDéfidesdonsscolairesetestrécompensée d'undînerpizzad'unevaleurde500$.
Pouryarriver,lesélèvesetlesmembresdupersonneldel'écoleSacré-Cœuront célébrélespectreenorganisantdumaquillagefacialetdesjeuxenpleinair.Enoutre, une levée de fonds de bienfaisance mettant à contribution les élèves, leurs familles et l'ensembledelacommunautéapermisderecueillirlasommeimpressionnantede3199 $pourAutismeOntarioetlacommunautédel'autisme.
Leseffortscombinésdeplusde35écolesdelaprovinceontpermisderecueillir l'incroyable montant de 23 400 $ au profit de la communauté de l'autisme. Quelle générosité
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Summerrenovationprojectsthatcanaddvaluetoyourhome
(NC) Summer is a time to stretch your legs and enjoy the warm weather with your family and friends. During this time, many peoplearealsolookingtomakeupgradestotheir home.
Whether you’re looking to add more value to your home, make a few eco-friendly
improvements or simply maximize your enjoyment, there’s a renovation project for everyone. Give your home a breath of new life with these summer renovation projects thatcanaddvaluetoit.
1)Updatetheinterior
If you’re looking to undertakesomebiggerprojects, firstconsiderwhetheryouhave the necessary skills and experience to execute the project or if you should hire a professional.Ifyouneedtohire a professional, be sure to do your research beforehand and chooseacontractoryoufeelcomfortablewith.
If you plan on starting with the kitchen or bathroom, items like kitchen tiles, custom cabinets or countertops could take months to arrive,somakesuretoordertheseinadvanceif youareonatighttimeline.Usequalitymaterials andmakeupgradesconsistentwiththerestofthe home.
lightbulbs throughout your house. On average they last about 10 years and are around 85 per cent more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs.
Install energy-efficient windows to save on heating and air conditioning, while also increasingyourhome’slong-termvalue.
4)Maximizeenjoyment
Complete that unfinished basement and dedicate the extra space to something you love, like working out or hosting trivia nights with yourfriends.
Consider starting your own herb garden or picking up some houseplants – not only can they help improve the air quality in your home, buttheycanalsoboostyourmood.
Repainting the interior in more neutral tones can go a long way. Cleaning up any scuff marks or fillingsmallholescanbringyour wallsbacktolife.
Consider updating your decor suchasthelighting,fixturesand countertops and replace or refinish worn flooring to modernizeyourhome.
2) Spruce up the outside of yourhome
Summer is the best time to replace any shingles on your roof that are broken or loose to avoid water leaks. Have a maintenance professional inspect all walls for any cracks that need to be sealed to keep water out and avoid major damage.
Ifyou’retiredofseeinga sad-looking fence, it might be timetoexplorewaterproofingor staining.
Installexteriorlightingto brighten up walkways and the frontofyourhome.
3)Eco-friendlychanges
Invest in new insulation anddraft-sealingtohelpsaveon theenergyyou’reusingtoheator cool.
Make the switch to LED
It’s important to inform your insurance company when you’re planning a renovation to ensureyourpolicyremainsineffect.Theremay be additional insurance implications if certain workisnotdonebylicensedprofessionals,such aselectricalworkorplumbing.Renovationsthat increase your home’s value may change the classification of your policy, so whether the projectisbigorsmall,besuretogetaquotefor any new coverage. Companies like Belairdirect can provide a quote in minutes and help you alongeverystepontheroadtorenos.Learnmore atbelairdirect.com.
OntarioProtectingFishandLakes
The Ontario government is safeguarding fishpopulationsandlakesbyensuringregulations forfishinganddisposalofbaitfisharefollowed.
CameronTucker of Sault Ste. Marie was found guilty and sentenced to 10 days in jail for failing to comply with a court order.Tucker was also found guilty of fishing without a license, unlawfully depositing within 30 metres of any water live or dead baitfish and making a false statement to a fishery officer. He is suspended fromanymethodoffishinginOntariountilApril 21, 2031.As well, he cannot possess any fishing equipment on, in or within 30 metres of any
Ontariowatersandcannottransportanyfishtaken from Ontario waters. Tucker must also not associate with or accompany any person who is engaged in any method of fishing in Ontario duringthesuspension.
The court heard that on March 19, 2023, conservation officers were working inAberdeen AdditionalTownshipwhentheyobservedTucker angling through the ice on Tower Lake. Tucker was violating a court order prohibiting him from fishing. Upon completion of fishing,Tucker was observeddumpingthecontentsofabaitbagonto the ice. During the subsequent investigation,
Tuckerindicatedthathewasnotfishing,andthat hewasnotinpossessionofanyfish.Twosplake weresubsequentlylocatedinasleigh.
JusticeofthePeaceSarahKeesmaatheard thecaseintheOntarioCourtofJustice,SaultSte. Marie,onFebruary28,2024.
To report a natural resource problem or provide information about an unsolved case, membersofthepubliccancalltheministryTIPS linetollfreeat1-877-847-7667.Youcanalsocall Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222TIPS. For more information about unsolved cases,pleasevisitontario.ca/mnrftips.
ProvinceProvidingMoreThan$6MilliontoTrainOver1,000Carpenters
TheOntariogovernmentisinvestingmore than $6 million through the Skills Development Fund(SDF)tosupporttwoinnovativeprojectsthat will train over 1,000 carpenters in Vaughan and across Ontario. This brings Ontario's total investmentinskillsdevelopmenttrainingthroughSDFto nearly$1.1billion.
“Our plan to keep rebuilding Ontario's economy starts with investing in workers so they can find better jobs with bigger paycheques right hereinourprovince,”saidPremierDougFord.“By helping workers train for jobs in fast-growing sectorslikecarpentry,we'realsoensuringemployershavetheworkerstheyneedtocontinuegrowing their businesses and investing in Ontario's economy.”
With approximately 1,200 carpentry vacancies acrossOntario,theseprojectswilltrainover1,000 jobseekers in highly in-demand carpentry fields
facingacutelabourshortages.
The first project, managed by the Carpenters' Regional Council (CRC), is receiving over $5.5 millionto train over 750 jobseekersand apprentices with a combination of on-the-job training and in-class learning, including preparing fortheirCertificateofQualificationRedSealexam. The second project, led by the College of CarpentersandAlliedTrades(CCAT),isreceiving $894,824todeliverupskillingprogramsupto312 jobseekers in carpentry skills related to formwork and scaffolding, which are essential in nonresidentialconstructionandwhicharealsoexperiencinganacutelabourshortageacrossOntario.
“UndertheleadershipofPremierFord,our government has an ambitious plan to build the homes, hospitals, schools and infrastructure our growing communities need. As Ontario attracts record levels of job-creating housing and infrastructure projects, we're alsoinvestingin training opportunities to ensureourtalent matches our ambition,” said David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
“That's why our government is proud to work with our union partners to invest over $6 million in new training pro-
grams that will give more jobseekers the opportunitytobuildabrightfutureforthemselvesandtheir familiesincarpentry.”
Through the SDF, Ontario is investing nearly $1.1 billion to support training and upskilling programs for workers and connect jobseekers with employers to land well-paying careersclosetohome.
Sinceitslaunchin2021,Ontario'sSDFhas helpedalmost600,000workerstrainforin-demand sectors, including over 66,000 construction workers, over 92,000 manufacturing workers and over 36,000PSWsandhealth-careworkers.
Morethan420,000oftheseparticipantsare expected to be from an underrepresented group such as women, youth, persons with disabilities, racializedgroupsandIndigenouspeoples.
In 2023, there were 36,600 carpenters employed in Ontario, making it one of the largest constructiontrades.
FormoreinformationontheCCATproject, visit www.theccat.ca/.To apply, fill out the online applicationforpre-apprenticeshiptraining.
· ThoseinterestedintheCRCprojectcanget more informationby reachingout toAlexa Cleary atacleary@ubcja.ca
· The Skills Development Fund Training Streamissupportedthroughlabourmarkettransfer agreements between the Government of Canada andGovernmentofOntario.
Comme ceci est notre dernière page de l'année, nous avons décidé de vous envoyer une tonne de beaux messages ensoleillés pour vous souhaiter un bel été.
TheNorthernOntarioServiceDeliverers Association (NOSDA) will be holding their Annual General Meeting in Greater Sudbury at theHolidayInnJune25-27,2024.Thethemeof the event is "Shaping the Future of Human ServicesintheNorth"andishostedbytheCityof Greater Sudbury and the Manitoulin-Sudbury DistrictServicesBoard.AGMAgenda
Withover180participantsexpectedtobe in attendance, representatives hope to further NOSDAgoalsthroughanumberofresolutions. These goals include expanding partnerships and improving stakeholder communications; expanding the scope and impact of human services delivery; promoting best practices and
innovative delivery; and improving outcomes for their clients through productivity, efficiency,andeffectiveness.
Norm McGraw with N'SwakamokNativeFriendship Centre will preside over the opening/closing ceremonies with prayers and drum ceremony by the Black Bull Moose Singers June 25 andJune26.
Dr.WillBouma,ParliamentaryAssistant to the Minister of Northern Development, Indigenous Affairs, and Indigenous Economic Reconciliation. MPP for Brantford-Brant is scheduled to speak Tuesday evening. The key notespeakerTuesdayeveningisMarieMorrison, Director, Built for Zero Canada Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. The key note speakeronWednesdaywillbeRaymondLandry, CoordinatorofHousingServicesCentredesanté Communautaire du Grand Sudbury. The key notes speakers Wednesday evening will be
Andrew Doto, District Vice President, TD Commercial Banking, Northern Ontario and Leah Switzer, Vice President, Commercial Risk Solution.
NOSDA brings together 11 Service Managers in Northern Ontario, responsible for the local planning, coordination and delivery of OntarioWorks,Children'sServices,Community Housing,Paramedics,CommunityParamedicine and Homelessness Prevention programs. These services represent a significant portion of the socialinfrastructureofNorthernOntariomunicipalities. NOSDA was formed to develop a cooperative and collaborative approach with municipalitiesandmunicipalorganizations.The organization is intended to create a political forum for reviewing and advising on both policiesandprogramdeliveryissuesfromaNorthern perspective.
For further details please contact Fern Dominelli, NOSDA Executive Director at fern.dominelli@nosda.net or 705-665-2944. www.nosda.net
Toptipstokeepcoolintheheat
(NC)Heatwaves,withtheirhottemperatures and often high humidity, can harm your health and can even be deadly. To help you stay healthy,herearesometipsfromHealthCanada.
Takeabreak
Plan your outdoor activities for the morning or evening when the temperature is usuallyalittlebitcooler.Ifyoufindyourselfinan overheatedspace,turnonanairconditionerifyou haveone,orrelocatetoacoolerlocationsuchasa basement,communitycentreorlibrary.
If you have a window air conditioning unit, using it to cool one room will give you somewheretogoforrelief.Usingittocoolalarger spacewon’tbeasefficient,andyoumaystillneed toseekreliefelsewhere. Avoidtheoven
Evenifyourfavouritemealsarecookedin the oven, it’s best to swap them outduringaheatwave.Youroven heats up your home, and your air conditioner may struggle to keep up. Consider preparing meals by using a microwave or going with cold meals like hearty salads or sandwichesinstead. Useyourshade
Thesunisapowerfulheat source.Didyouknowthattheair can be up to five degrees Celsius cooler in the shade of a tree compared to the surrounding area?
Many heat deaths occur indoors, too. To keep cool indoors, consider closing your curtains,blindsandshadesduring
theday,andopeningwindowsatnighttoletcooler airin.
Spottrouble
Watchforsymptomsofheatillness,which includedizzinessorfainting,nauseaorvomiting, headache, extreme thirst and rapid breathing and heartbeat. If you experience any of these symptoms, immediately move to a cool place and hydrate.Ifsomeonehasahighbodytemperature, has stopped sweating or is confused or unconscious, call 911 immediately because these are signsofheatstroke. Find more information at canada.ca/health.
MOMENTS IN TIME
On July 13, 1920, the U.S. Post Office banned customers from mailing children and animals. Whileit'shardtobelievesucharulingwouldeven be necessary, officials wisely decreed it so after several cases involving parents dispatching a childandonepersonpostingaskunk! Lastweekssolutions
ÉSCTrilliumtrioreflectontheirlife-changing experienceatWorldYouthDay2023
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former student at ÉSC Trillium, shared a slideshow of photos and their most memorable moments from their unforgettable adventure. Travelling to Portugal and being surrounded by 1.5millionyoungpeoplewhocametomeetPope Franciswasanextraordinaryexperienceforthese threeyoungChapleaucitizens.
"Navigatingthrough1.5millionpeopleto takepartinthemeetingswithPopeFranciswasan unforgettable and sometimes challenging experience.Ourgroupalwaysfoundawaytotake the right path by adopting a positive attitude and believing. It was a truly worthwhile experience, because being surrounded at all times by young peoplewhoshareourfaith,whoaretakingpartin WYD because they want to walk with Jesus, is quite an experience. I am very grateful for the friendsIwasabletomakeduringthisadventure," explainsNicolasMorin.
"I made new friends and met all kinds of people," adds Rébecca Langelier. "The highlight
for me was when I really felt the presence of the Lord. This experience opened my eyes to the beauty of everything I had experienced and enabled me to take full advantage of every moment that followed during my pilgrimage. Today, I do my best to take the time to live each moment to the full, to notice God's tenderness in the beautiful moments, as well as in the more difficultones."
In conclusion, Nicolas Morin shares the following message: "We would like to repeat the words of Pope Francis, spoken during the welcome ceremony in Lisbon. In our view, these words are a good response to the questions and concerns of young people about the direction in which the Church is heading: 'There is room for everyoneintheChurch,foreveryone!'"
Motivated by this experience, Nicolas MorinMorinisencouragingallyoungadultsaged 18to35totakepartinthisglobalevent.Thenext WorldYouth Day will take place in Seoul, South Korea,in2027.
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Le dimanche 9 juin, lors de la messe dominicale, les paroissiens de la paroisse SacréCœur de Chapleau ont eu le privilège d'assister à une présentation émouvante par un groupe de jeunes de la communauté ayant participé aux Journées mondiales de la Jeunesse (JMJ) tenues à Lisbonne,auPortugal,du1erau6août2023.
Le trio, composé de Rébecca Langelier, enseignante à l'École catholique secondaire Trillium,NicolasMorin,ancienélèveetéducateur à l'ÉSC Trillium, ainsi que Ceilidh O'HearnKnapp,ancienneélèvedel'ÉSCTrillium,apartagé un diaporama de photos et témoigné de leurs moments les plus marquants de cette aventure inoubliable. Se rendre au Portugal et être entourés de 1,5 million de jeunes venus rencontrer le Pape François a été une expérience extraordinaire pour cestroisjeunesdeChapleau.
« Naviguerparmi1,5milliondepersonnes pour participer aux rencontres avec le Pape Françoisaétéuneexpérienceinoubliableetparfois difficile. Notre groupe a toujours trouvé le moyen de prendre le bon chemin en adoptant une attitude positive et en y croyant. Il s'agit d'une expérience quivautvraimentlapeined'êtrevécueparcequ'être entouréàtoutmomentdejeunesquipartagentnotre foi, qui participent aux JMJ parce qu'ils veulent chemineravecJésus,c'esttouteuneexpérience.Je suistrèsreconnaissantdesamisquej'airencontrés au cours de cette aventure, » explique Nicolas Morin.
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marquantlorsquej'aivraimentsentilaprésencedu Seigneur.Cetteexpériencem'aouvertlesyeuxàla beautédetoutcequej'avaisvécuetm'apermisde profiterpleinementdechacundesmomentsquiont suivi lors de mon pèlerinage. Aujourd'hui, je fais mon possible de prendre le temps de vivre à plein chaque instant, de remarquer la tendresse de Dieu dans les beaux moments, tout comme dans les momentsplusdifficiles ».
En conclusion, Nicolas Morin partage le message suivant : « Nous tenons à répéter les paroles du Pape François prononcées lors de la cérémonie d'accueil à Lisbonne. Selon nous, ces paroles répondent bien aux questions et aux inquiétudes de la jeunesse face à la direction vers laquelle se tourne l'Église : 'Il y a de la place pour toutlemondedansl'Église,pourtoutlemonde !' »
Motivéparcetteexpérience,NicolasMorin encourage tous les jeunes adultes de 18 à 35 ans à participeràcetévénementmondial.Lesprochaines JournéesmondialesdelaJeunessesedéroulerontà Séoul,enCoréeduSud,en2027.
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« Jemesuisforgéedenouvellesamitiéset j'ai rencontré toutes sortes de personnes, » ajoute Rébecca Langelier. « J'ai vécu un moment
5groupsthatshouldbeextracautiousintheheat
(NC) Heat waves are on the rise. That’s when we experience elevated temperatures and humidityforafewdays.Extremeheatcanharm everyone’s health, but some groups are more at risk. Here are five groups that should be extra cautiousduringaheatwave.
Olderadults
Asweage,ourbody’sabilitytodealwith extreme heat decreases, and we have more difficulty adjusting to sudden temperature changes.Witholderage,wemayalsotakecertain medicationsandhaveotherchronicdiseasesthat may affect our ability to regulate our body temperature.
During heat waves, older adults should spendasmuchtimeaspossibleinacoolerorairconditionedlocationsuchasabasement,library orcommunitycentre,andstayhydrated.
Theyshouldalsomonitorthemselvesfor signsofheatillness,includingdizziness,nausea, headache, extreme thirst and rapid breathing or heartbeat. Since these symptoms can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies, older adults should have someone check in on them daily.
Children
Everyone knows that kids are constantly on the move. They also don’t always pay attention to their surroundings. Teach your kids to recognize the signs that they’re overheating, listed above. If they’re experiencing these, they should stop what they’re doing, find a place to cooloff,drinkwaterandnotifyanadult.
People living with pre-existing health conditions
If you have respiratory issues, a heart condition, a mental illness, Parkinson’s disease, hypertension or another pre-existing health condition,youmaybemoreatrisktotheeffects of extreme heat. Speak to your healthcare provider about the risks of extreme heat to your health and spend as
muchtimeaspossibleinacoolorair-conditioned locationduringheatwaves.Ifthat’snotpossible athome,spendasmuchtimeasyoucaninacool public space, such as an air-conditioned mall, libraryorcommunitycentre.
Outdoorworkers
Many jobs require working outdoors on hot days. Unless you’re required to wear heavy safety gear, choose loose-fitting, breathable clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.Try to stay in theshadeasmuchaspossibleandstayhydrated–drinkingwaterisbest.
Athletes
Many summer sports are played outdoors. During a heat wave, try to schedule gamesandpracticesearlyinthemorningorlater in the evening when the weather is cooler, or postponeuntiltheheatpasses.Andrememberto stayhydrated.
Learnmoreabouthowtoprotectyourself duringaheatwaveatcanada.ca/health.
Knowthewarningsignsofheatexhaustionandheatstroke
(NC) The hot summer heat is here, and with it comes the risk for heatrelated illnesses. Heat-related illnesses can range from mild conditions like heat cramps and rashes to moderate illnesses like heat exhaustion, and more severe outcomes like heatstroke. As the body gets hotter, conditions can quickly get worse.
Being proactive to mitigate the risk of all heat-related illnesses is important.Alsocriticalistowatchforthe signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion because it can lead to heatstroke, a lifethreateningcondition.
Heatexhaustion
Heatexhaustionisthebody’sresponseto overheating. It can be caused by being exposed to high temperatures, particularly when there is also high humidity,orasaresultofintensephysical activity. Although it can present differently for different people, there are common signs and symptoms to watch for.
Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion:
! Highbodytemperature
! Confusionandlackofcoordination
! Skinrash
! Musclecramps
! Dizzinessorfainting
! Nauseaorvomiting
! Heavysweating
! Headache
! Rapidbreathingandheartbeat
! Extremethirst
! Darkurineanddecreasedurination
If you or someone around you experiences any of these symptoms duringextremeheat,immediatelystopall activity,movetoacoolplaceandhydratewater is best. If symptoms get worse or don’timprove,seekmedicalassistance.
Heatstroke
Heatstroke is the most serious form of heat-related illness. It occurs when the body can no longer control its own temperature. Heatstroke requires emergency treatment. If left untreated heatstroke can damage vital organs, with damageworseningthelongertreatmentis delayed,orcancausedeath.
Signsandsymptomsofheatstroke:
! Highbodytemperature
! Confusionandlackofcoordination
! Dizziness/fainting
! Severenauseaandvomiting
! Nosweating
! Veryhot,redskin
! Rapidbreathingandheartrate
If you recognize these signs and symptoms in yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately and try to cool yourselforthemdownwhilehelpisonthe way. Move the affected person to a cool place or shade, remove excess clothing, apply cold water to large areas of their skin and fan the person as much as possible. Do not leave the person alone untilmedicalassistancehasarrived. Learn more about heat-related illnessesatcanada.ca/health.