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Chapleau OPPLaysChargesFollowingTheftInvestigations

An individual from

Chapleau is facing numerous charges following multiple property crimeinvestigations.

On June 14, 2023, shortly before 12:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a theft of bicycle fromaresidenceonMonkStreet in Chapleau. On June 19, 2023, shortly before 9:00 a.m., police wereinformedthatanindividual was observed in possession of the stolen bicycle, on a trail behind Monk Street. The

individual fled the area prior to policearrival.

On June 17, 2023, shortlyafter2:00p.m.,Superior EastOPPwasnotifiedofatheft of an all-terrain vehicle from a residence on Lansdowne Street inChapleau.

On June 20, 2023, shortly before 1:00 p.m., SuperiorEast OPPwasnotified of two break and enter occurrences, which took place earlier in the month, on Connaught Street in Chapleau. That same day, police were notified of a theft of bicycle fromaresidenceonLorneStreet

inChapleau.

Extensive police investigationsrevealedthesame individual was responsible for all of these property-related offences. As a result, Xavier STONE, 32 years-of-age, of Chapleau has been arrested and chargedwith:

· Break, Enter a placetwocounts

· TheftUnder$5000

· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000-twocounts

· Possession of Property ObtainedbyCrimeOver$5000

ForestFireSmokeContinuesToBlanketOurSkies

As of Monday morning, there are 67 active wildfires in northern Ontario, including 20 that are not undercontrol.

The northeast has 26 active forest fires while

Long Term Forecast

Thursday High 21

Low 14

Friday High 22 Low 15

Saturday High 22 Low 15

Sunday High 25

Low 17

Monday High 28 Low 18

Tuesday High 27 Low 18

thenorthwestregionhas41 active fires, with one new fireinthelast24hours.

There have been a total of 330 fires, 263 extinguishedandmorethan 264,000 hectares burned since April 12. Last year, therewereonly78wildfires thewholeyear.

The largest fire in thenortheastisCochrane7, which started June 2 and is still not under control. It is 26,576 ha in size and is located north of Lake Abitibi near the Quebec border.

Protégez-vousdeseffetsdelafuméedefeudeforêt

Environnement et Changement climatique Canada a publié un bulletin sur la qualitédel’airpourleterritoiredeSantépublique Sudbury et districts (Santé publique). Selon Environnement et Changement climatique Canada,lespanachesdefuméequeproduisentles feuxdeforêtdelarégionetceuxquifontrageau Québecaurontpour effet de détériorerla qualité de l’air aujourd’hui. Santé publique souhaite rappeleràlapopulationleseffetsqu’asurlasanté la fumée de feu de forêt et la manière de se protéger.

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Les faibles concentrations de fumée de feudeforêtpeuventnuireàvotresanté.Parmiles symptômes mineurs d’exposition à la fumée de feudeforêtfigurentunelégèretoux,desmauxde tête et une irritation des yeux, du nez et de la gorge. Ils se gèrent généralement sans intervention médicale. Les symptômes plus

! Évitez les efforts physiques à l’extérieur. Arrêtez, réduisez ou reportez les activités extérieuresépuisantes.

! Gardez les voies aériennes humides en buvant beaucoup d’eau. Respirez à travers une débarbouillettehumideettièdepourvousaider.

! Allez à des endroits où l’air est plus propre ou filtré, comme les bibliothèques ou les centres commerciaux.

! Si la température est confortable, gardez les fenêtres et les vitres des véhicules fermées; utilisezlafonctionderecyclagedesclimatiseurs d’airetdessystèmesdechauffage,deventilation et de climatisation pour empêcher la fumée d’entrer. Une fois que l’air extérieur est de meilleure qualité, réglez les appareils pour faire entrerdel’airfrais.

! Suivezlesconseilsdevotrefournisseurdesoins desantésurlamanièredeprendresoindevous.

! Les personnes asthmatiques devraient suivre leurplandegestion.

Celebration of Life

La plupart des adultes et des enfants en santé se rétablissent rapidement d’une exposition à la fumée et ne subissent aucune conséquence à courtetàlongterme.Cependant, lespersonnesâgéesouenceintes, les nourrissons et les jeunes enfants, les personnes qui fument, celles qui travaillent ou

quifontdel’exercicephysiqueintenseenpleinair etcellesquisontatteintesdetroublesrespiratoires ou cardiovasculaires risquent de présenter des symptômes plus graves à court terme et chroniques à long terme. Dans leur cas, un masquedetyperespirateurbienajusté,commele N95,peutaideràréduirelerisquepourlasantéà l’extérieur. Cependant, les masques peuvent ne pas vous protéger contre la mauvaise qualité de l’air. Si vous éprouvez des douleurs ou un serrementà la poitrine,un essoufflementou une grande fatigue, communiquez avec votre médecin.Cettemesureestimportantedanslecas despersonnesatteintesd’unemaladiechronique des poumons ou du cœur et de celles chez qui aucunemaladiedugenren’aétédiagnostiquée;la fuméepeut«révéler»ougénérerdessymptômes demaladie.

Santé publique recommande fortement auxgensdesurveillerlacoteairsanté(CAS)etde suivre les recommandations de Qualité de l’air Ontario.LaCASestprésentéesuruneéchellede 1à10ou+pourindiquerlesrisquespourlasanté. Silacotevade1à3,lerisqueestfaible.Sielleva de4à6,ilestmodéré.Sielleva7à10,ilestélevé. Etsielleestsupérieureà10,ilesttrèsélevé.

Afin d’en savoir plus, appelez Santé publique Sudbury et districts au 705.522.9200, poste464(1.866.522.9200,sansfrais)pourparler à un inspecteur de la santé publique, consultez www.phsd.ca ou allez sur le site Web d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canadaàl’adresse https://www.canada.ca/fr/environnementchangement-climatique/services/cote-airsante/fumee-feux-foret-qualite.html.

Helloall, The family of the late Leo Vezina wish to thank everyone who expressed or sent sympathies, food, donations to charities, or offeredhelpinanyway.WewouldalsoliketothankDr.Stephen Saari, Dr. Kendra Saari, the attending locums and the staff at Chapleau General Hospital for their kindness and care. Also, thankstoDr.LabelleandstaffatTimminsGeneralHospital.

LeopassedJanuary10th,2023.AtLeo’srequest,therewillnot be a funeral service. Cremation took place at River's Edge Cremation Centre in Sault Ste. Marie. There will be a CelebrationofLifeinmemoryof Leo.

Date:8thofJuly,2023.

Location:RoyalCanadianLegioninChapleau Time:2:00pm-5:00pm.

Note:TherearestairsleadingtothehalloftheLegion.

Chapleau Moments

by MichaelJ. Morris

Chapleau was once known as the "premier sporting town of the north", according to Vince Crichton in Pioneering in Northern Ontario.

Thesportsplayedwerebaseball,hockey, football (soccer) lacrosse, curling and softball. Vincenotedthatitwas"remarkablethatalarge number of excellent players of all games came from this small community" adding that the SudburyStarwasalwayslavishintheacknowledgment of the ability of participants from Chapleau.

Thefirstathleticfieldwassituatedwhere the YMCAbuilding, and annex were on Lorne Street,butithadtobemovedtoGreyStreetnorth whentheYMCAwasbuiltin1908.Theplaying fieldandathleticparkwasontheeastsideofthe streetadjacenttotheProtestantcemetery.Itwas anexcellentlocationasitextendedacrosswhat became Connaught Street. It was also conveniently located for people to reach as it was withinwalkingdistance.

Inthesummermonthstherewasbaseball practiseonthefieldeveryweekdayevening.The senior and junior players would be there and pairedofftoformteams.Oftenthejuniorswould play the senior players and attracted a large crowdofspectators.

Despite this happy situation in 1925 the town council despite protests from the players and public divided the portion fronting Grey

Streetintolotsforhomes.Council decidedtobuildafieldinthegolf course area across the river, apparentlyitwasapoorsubstitute astherewerefewcarsinChapleau at the time and people would not walkthere.asaresult,therewasa declineinbaseballandfootball.

AstheeffectsoftheGreat Depression were being felt in the 1930s some form of sports was needed, and the public-school board permitted use of the school grounds but in the 1940s the Chapleau High School grounds were made available. It became the place for some great fastball startingafterWorldWarII.Lights werelaterinstalled.

Thehighschoolfieldisthe one I remember and many of the playerswerealsoonlocalhockey teamsinanexcellenttownleague in the winter months. The best of thebesthockeyplayersjoinedthe Chapleau Intermediate Huskies and a Junior team in the later 1940s . They preceded the ChapleauIntermediateAHuskies of the 1970s and the Chapleau Junior B Huskies founded in 1966.

Bythe1950sBobGrintonwhohadspent much of his youth in Chapleau returned as an official with the Canadian Pacific Railway and came to realize that youth were being excluded from ball teams. He obtained a large parcel of landattheeastendofElginStreetwhichbecame aLittleLeaguebaseballfieldknownasGrinton Park. The Chapleau Recreation Centre was locatedtherein1978.

Along the way football and lacrosse disappeared from the scene with curling stillontheagendaforsports minded citizens. A curling rinkwasbuiltonPineStreet andmovedtotherecreation centre. The first two arenas were on Lorne Street with the original replaced with the Chapleau Memorial Community Arena being opened in 1951. It became theMrs.A.W.MooreArena as part of the recreation centrein1978.

So much for background!!!! Over the yearsIhavebeenaskedwhowasChapleau'sbest hockey player. I have left that one alone until now but recently it has been suggested to me again.Ihavenotworkedoutallthedetailsyetbut this week I will include photos of some hockey teamstogetyouthinkingaboutit.BythewayI knowmytenfavourites.

If you have ideas how we might decide please let me know. My email is mj.morris@live.caormessagemeonFacebook

Chapleauknownas'premiersportingtown'inearlyyears butwhowasthebesthockeyplayerinitshistory!

REPORT from OTTAWA Rapport d’Ottawa

by/par Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing

WeareonlyafewdaysawayfromCanada Day,andtherecertainlyisalottocelebrate.While last year's celebrations were marked as a homecoming of sorts after a long couple of years dealingwiththeCovid-19pandemic,thisyeartruly feelslikeareturntoform.

Onthe156thanniversaryofConfederation, we once again see the fabric of our nation grow, change,and evolve.WhileCanadaDay celebrates the anniversary of Confederation, many may remember that Canada Day itself only officially existedsince1982,whenitwasrenamedfromthe former Dominion Day. This also means that this yearistechnicallythefirstCanadaDaywhereour HeadofStateisnotthelateQueenElizabethII,but KingCharlesIII.

We've celebrated some pretty remarkable milestones since last Canada Day. Prince Edward IslandofficiallybecameCanada's8thprovince150 yearsagoonJuly1,1873.Yukonofficiallybecame the second Canadian territory 125 years ago. Last September marked the 50th anniversary of the '72 SummitSeries,whichremainstothisdayasoneof themostsignificantsportingeventsinournation's history, one that established Canada as the dominanthockeynationonEarth.Mayofthisyear markedthe150thanniversaryofthecreationofthe Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which was originally established as the North-West Mounted Police.

It feels as if our nation is further coming into its own, and while many of us celebrate Confederation,othersmaychoosetomarktheday in a different context. In the two years since the discovery of unmarked graves from former residentialschoolscaughtnationalattention,many peoplehavechosennottocelebrate,buttomourn, reflect, and learn about the lives and history of Indigenous peoples. It's certainly possible to do both. We must acknowledge the errors of our nation's past and work towards correcting them. Canada has a troubled legacy of colonialism, racism and discrimination towards Indigenous peoples. For many of us, Canada Day can act as a catalyst to spend more time learning about these issues, reflecting on how we can better address these generational traumas, and work towards reconciliationwithFirstNationspeoples.

Canada Day also marks the real start of summer. It's certainly the best time of the year for people to decompress from a busy year, connect withfriendsandfamily,andtakethetimetoenjoy our own back yard in Algoma-ManitoulinKapuskasing. Our neck of the woods has a wealth of fantastic events, festivals, and celebrations that

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keepgoingthroughouttheseason. Somehighlightsofthisyear'sfestivitiesinclude:

- The 46th Annual Manitoulin Ribfest & HomecomingWeekendinMindemoya,coinciding with Canada Day weekend, features live music performances,markets,andofcourse,ribs!

- The Hearst 100 centennial celebration which features weeklong activities from concerts, carshows,andguidedtours.

- Gore Bay's 10th annual Harbour Days, which includes the Meredith Street market, town theatreplays,andawholelotmore.

- Wiikwemkoong's 61st Annual Cultural Festival, which featuresAnishinaabeArts, Crafts, andawonderfuldancecompetition.

- Kapuskasing's Kap Kraze Tailgate, which featuresawealthofgreatcountrymusicartistsand ademolitionderby.

Il ne reste que quelques jours avant la fête du Canada et nous avons certainement beaucoup de choses à souligner. Si les célébrations de l'année dernière ont été vues commeunretourauxsourcesaprèsdelongues annéesdeluttecontrelapandémiedeCOVID19, celles de cette année s'apparentent véritablementàunretouràlanormale.

Àl'occasiondu156eanniversairedela Confédération,nousconstatonsunefoisdeplus que le tissu social de notre pays s'agrandit, se transforme et évolue. Si la fête du Canada souligne l'anniversaire de la Confédération, certains se souviendront que cette fête n'existe officiellementquedepuis1982,annéeoùellea remplacél'anciennefêteduDominion.Deplus, cette année est techniquement la première fête du Canada où notre chef d'État n'est pas la regrettéereineÉlisabeth,maisleroiCharlesIII.

DepuisladernièrefêteduCanada,nous avons souligné quelques jalons plutôt importants. L'Île-du-Prince-Édouard est devenue officiellement la 8e province canadienneilya150ans,soitle1erjuillet1873. LeYukonestdevenule2eterritoirecanadienil ya125ans.Lemoisdeseptembreamarquéle 50e anniversaire de la Série du siècle de 1972, quiestencorel'undesplusgrandsévénements sportifs de l'histoire du pays et qui a fait du Canadalepaysdominantenmatièredehockey àl'échelledelaplanète.Enmaidecetteannée, nous avons célébré le 150e anniversaire de la création de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada, qui à l'origine se nommait la Police montée du Nord-Ouest.

Nousavonségalementl'impressionque notre nation s'affirme de plus en plus, et si beaucoup d'entre nous célèbrent la Confédération, certains peuvent décider de soulignercettejournéesousunangledifférent.

- The Rockin'the Rock and the Manitoulin Country Fest in Little Current, as well as the Go North Festival in Richards Landing have a lot on offerformusiclovers

- TheWawaSalmonDerbycontinuesforits 41styearforalloftheanglersoutthere.

- Andasthesummerends,thereareavariety ofagriculturalfairsthatarenottobemissedsuchas theonesfromacrossManitoulinIslandtoMassey, toBruceMines,to LairdTownship. These are just a few of the exciting events happening around Algoma-ManitoulinKapuskasingthissummer.Weareallsofortunateto be in this remarkable part of the country, and it is my hope that you will take every opportunity to strengthen your bonds within the local communitiesthatmakeupourgreatregion. HappyCanadaDay!

Aucoursdesdeuxannéessuivantladécouverte desépulturesanonymessurleterraind'anciens pensionnatsautochtones,quiaattirél'attention de tout le pays, de nombreuses personnes ont choisi de ne pas célébrer, mais de pleurer, de réfléchir et de s'informer sur la vie et l'histoire des peuples autochtones. Il est certainement possible de faire les deux. Nous devons reconnaîtreleserreurspasséesdenotrenationet nous efforcer de les réparer. Le Canada a des antécédents troublants de colonialisme, de racisme et de discrimination à l'égard des peuples autochtones. Pour beaucoup d'entre nous,lafêteduCanadapeutêtreuncatalyseur nous poussant à passer plus de temps à nous informer sur ces questions, à réfléchir à la manière dont nous pouvons mieux aborder les traumatismesgénérationnelsetàtravaillerafin deseréconcilieraveclespeuplesautochtones. LafêteduCanadamarqueégalementle début de l'été. C'est certainement le meilleur moment de l'année pour décompresser d'une annéebienremplie,serassemblerentreamisou en famille et prendre le temps de profiter de notre cour dans Algoma-ManitoulinKapuskasing.Notrecoindepaysoffreunefoule d'événements, de festivals et de célébrations extraordinairestoutaulongdelasaison. Voici certains moments forts des festivités de cetteannée:

- La 46e édition annuelle du Manitoulin Ribfest & Homecoming Weekend à Mindemoya,quisedéroulelafindesemainede la fête du Canada, propose des spectacles de musique, des marchés et, évidemment, des côteslevées!

- La célébration du centenaire de Hearst proposedesactivités,commedesconcerts,des expositions de voiture et des visites guidées, durantlaSemainedesretrouvailles SuiteP.11

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OntarioProtectingDeerfromIllegalHunting

TheOntariogovernmentissafeguarding deer populations by ensuring hunters are followingsafetylaws.

Tyler Corbiere from Manitoulin Island was found guilty of trespassing while in possession of a firearm, failing to stop for conservation officers, using a firearm carelessly to hunt, and unlawfully having a loaded firearm inaconveyance.Hereceived$10,000infines.In addition,tworifleswithscopes,aspotlight,range finder and binoculars which were seized as part

oftheinvestigation,wereforfeitedtotheCrown.

The court heard that on November 18, 2020,conservationofficerswererespondingtoa complaint of trespassing to hunt on Great La Cloche Island in the District of Manitoulin.

Conservation officers observed Corbiere trespassing to hunt whitetail deer. He was in possessionofaloadedhigh-poweredriflewhich he was aiming out of his truck window at a whitetail deer at the time officers made contact withhim.Herefusedtostopandtriedtofleefrom

INSPECTION Inspection of Herbicide Projects for Nagagami and Missinaibi Forests

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) invites you to inspect the planned herbicide projects for the 2023 season. As part of our ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands on the Nagagami and Missinaibi Forests (see map) will be sprayed with herbicide to control competing vegetation, starting on or about: August 1, 2023.

The project description and project plan for the herbicide project is available electronically for public inspection by contacting the offices of First Resource Management Group and GreenFirst Forest Products during normal business hours and on the Natural Resources Information Portal at https://nrip.mnr.gov.on. ca/s/fmp-online beginning June 28, 2023 until March 31, 2024 when the Annual Work Schedule expires.

First Nation and Métis communities and interested and affected persons and organizations can arrange a remote meeting with MNRF staff to discuss the herbicide projects. For more information, please contact:

Waurner Adema, R.P.F. Management Forester

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Chapleau-Wawa District

Wawa Work Centre

48 Mission Road Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 tel: 705-992-5603

e-mail: waurner.adema@ontario.ca

Denis Ayotte, R.P.F

Area Forester

GreenFirst Forest Products

(Agent for Missinaibi Forest Management Inc.)

175 Planer Road

Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0

tel: 705-206-0068

e-mail: denis.ayotte@greenfirst.ca

conservation officers while pointing a loaded rifle out the driver’s window. Conservation officersarrestedhimonsiteandseizedallofhis huntingequipment.

Justice of the Peace Lori-Ann Toulouse heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, GoreBay,onApril25,2023.

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.

MNRFSeekingAssistancein IdentifyingIndividualsWho StartedaForestFire

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individual or individuals responsibleforstartingafireinaRestrictedFire Zoneandabandoningit.

OntheafternoonofJune4,2023,aforest firewasreportedonanislandinCentennialLake inRenfrewCounty,thisfireescalatedandspread to the mainland affecting an area of approximately 45 hectares. This fire led to the evacuation of a number of dwellings on CentennialLake.Suspectsmayhavedepartedin theafternoonofJune4,2023,viaaboatlaunch in the vicinity of Wolfe Rapids Rd. near the Islandwherethefirewasstarted.

Jack McClinchey, R.P.F. First Resource Management Group (Agent for Hornepayne Lumber Limited Partnership)

78 Front Street Hornepayne, ON P0M 1Z0 tel: 705-622-8826

e-mail: jack.mcclinchey@frmg.ca

The ministry takes this situation very seriously and is looking to identify those responsible.

If you have any information that will assist Conservation Officers in their investigation, please contact The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry TIPS line toll free at 1-877-847-7667 or contact your local ministry office. Or to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppersat1-800-222-TIPS.

Renseignements en français : Lynne Lafreniere au 705 465-0937, lynne.lafreniere@ontario.ca.

Protectyourselffromtheeffectsofwildfiresmoke

EnvironmentandClimateChangeCanada has issued an air quality statement for the Public HealthSudbury&Districts(PublicHealth)service area. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, smoke plumes from local forest firesaswellasforestfiresoverQuebecwillresult in deteriorated air quality today. Public Health wouldliketoremindresidentsofthehealtheffects of forest fire (wildfire) smoke and how to protect

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yourself.

Smokefromwildfiresisamixtureofgases and fine particles from burning trees and plant materials.Thesmokereleasesmanycontaminants intotheair,suchasfineparticulatematter,nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds.

Low levels of wildfire smoke can impact yourhealth.Mildersymptomsofsmokeexposure

Inspection des projets d’épandage aérien d’herbicide pour les forêts Nagagami et Missinaibi

Le ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF) de l’Ontario vous invite à inspecter un ou plusieurs projets d’épandage aérien d’herbicide pour la saison 2023. Dans le cadre des efforts continus de régénération et de protection des forêts de l’Ontario, certains peuplements des forêts Nagagami et Missinaibi (voir la carte) seront arrosés d’un herbicide pour contrôler les espèces végétales concurrentes. L’épandage aérien commencera à partir ou autour du 1er août 2023.

La description et le plan du projet d’épandage aérien d’herbicide sont accessibles par voie électronique aux fins d’inspection publique en communiquant avec le personnel de First Resource Management Group et de Produits forestiers GreenFirst pendant les heures normales d’ouverture ainsi que sur le Portail d’information sur les richesses naturelles au nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmp-online?language=fr du 28 juin 2023 au 31 mars 2023, à l’expiration du calendrier de travail annuel.

Les personnes, les organismes et les communautés des Premières Nations et des Métis intéressés et concernés peuvent demander à rencontrer le personnel du MRNF à distance pour discuter des projets d’épandage aérien d’herbicide. Pour en savoir plus, veuillez communiquer avec : Waurner Adema, F.P.I.

Aménagiste forestier

Ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts

District de Chapleau-Wawa

Centre de travail de Wawa

48, chemin Mission

Wawa (Ontario) P0S 1K0

tél. : 705 992-5603

courriel : waurner.adema@ontario.ca

Denis Ayotte, F.P.I.

Forestier régional

include mild cough, headache, and eye, nose, and throatirritatio n. These symptoms can typically be managed without medical intervention. More serious symptoms include dizziness, chest pains, irregular heartbeat, severe cough, shortness of breath,wheezing,andasthmaattacks.

To reduce your risk of experiencing symptoms:

! Avoidoutdoorphysicalexertion.Stop,reduce,or reschedulestrenuousoutdooractivities.

! Keepairwaysmoistbydrinkingplentyofwater. Breathe through a warm, moist washcloth to help relievedryness.

! Visit places with cleaner, filtered air, such as librariesorshoppingmalls.

! Ifthetemperatureiscomfortable,keepwindows closed indoors and in vehicles. Use the recirculationsettingonairconditionersandHVAC systemstopreventsmokefromentering.Oncethe outdoor air has improved, adjust the setting to bringinfreshair.

! Follow your health care provider’s advice about managingyourcondition.

! People who have asthma should follow their asthmamanagementplan.

Jack McClinchey, F.P.I. First Resource Management Group (agent représentant Hornepayne Lumber Limited Partnership) 78, rue Front Hornepayne (Ontario) P0M 1Z0

tél. : 705 622-8826

courriel : jack.mcclinchey@frmg.ca

Produits forestiers GreenFirst (agent représentant Missinaibi Forest Management Inc.)

175, chemin Planer

Chapleau (Ontario) P0M 1K0

tél. : 705 206-0068

courriel : denis.ayotte@greenfirst.ca

Information in English : Waurner Adema at 705-992-5603.

Most healthy adults and children will recoverquicklyfromsmokeexposuresandwillnot suffer long-term consequences. However, older adults, pregnant people, infants and young children, people who smoke, people who work outdoors, people involved in strenuous outdoor exercise, and people with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions may experience more severe short-term, as well as long-term chronic symptoms from smoke exposure. For these individuals, a well-fitted respiratory type mask, such as an N95, can help reduce health risk when outside.Masks,however,maynotfullyprotectyou from poor air quality. Contact your doctor if you have chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath, or severe fatigue. This is important for people with chronic lung or heart disease and for people who have not been previously diagnosed with such diseases. Smoke can “unmask” or producesymptomsofillness.

Public Health strongly recommends that residents monitor the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) and recommendations at Air Quality Ontario.TheAQHI ispresentedonascaleof1to 10+tocommunicatehealthrisks.Ascaleof1to3 meanslowhealthrisk;4to6ismoderate;7to10is highhealthrisk;andabove10isaveryhighhealth risk.

For more information, call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200, ext. 464 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200) to speak to a public health inspector, visit www.phsd.ca, or visit the EnvironmentandClimateChangeCanadawebsite at www.canada.ca/en/environment-climatechange/services/air-quality-health-index/wildfiresmoke.html.

Wildfireawareness:Thingstodotoprotectyourhome

aforestedarea,herearesome steps you can take to help protectyourhome.

Yardwork

During fire season, you should regularly clear away any natural, combustible materials on your property. Rake up leaves and clear awayanydeadbranchesand other debris. Mow the lawn and prune any dead limbs fromtreesorshrubs.

Storagesmarts

(NC) This spring’s early season wildfires in Albertaareanotherstarkreminderoftheimpacts of major events. With wildfires increasing in frequency and intensity, it’s important to be awareofyoursurroundings.Ifyouliveinornear

Don’t leave combustible patio furniture and cushions on your deck or porch. Instead, store those in a detachedgarageorshedwhennotinuse. Ifyouhavepropanebarbecuetanks,store those as far away from the building as possible. And never store firewood against the house. In addition to being potential fuel for a wildfire,

insects will use it to set up home right next to –andpossiblyinside–yours.

Homerenovations

If you are building or renovating your homeinanareawherewildfiresarearisk,select morefire-resistantmaterialsfortheexterior,such as metal roofing, masonry walls or fibre cement boardforthesiding.

Triple-paned windows and fire-rated exteriordoorscanalsohelppreventfireentering yourhomethroughthosevulnerablespots.

If you’re building a deck, consider noncombustible composite materials. And, if you have a wooden fence, there should be at least a 1.5 metre gap – or a barrier of non-combustible materials such as gravel, river rock and patio stones–betweenitandthehouse.

Prepareforevacuation

Monitorlocalemergencyservicesforany evacuation orders. Make sure your vehicle is fuelledup,withthewindowsclosedandisfacing the street in case you need to make a quick getaway.

You should always have an emergency bagpreparedwithessentialsincludingcash,your passports, insurance info and other important documents, medicine, non-perishable food, water,aflashlightandafirst-aidkit.

Finally,closeallwindowsanddoors,and turnoffyourpropaneornaturalgassupplybefore youleave.

You can find more advice on how to protectyourhomefromaCo-operatorsadvisorin your area. Find more fire safety tips at firesmartcanada.ca.

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2reasonstofileyourtaxesafterthedeadline

(NC) Life gets busy and sometimes we miss important deadlines, like filing your taxes. But whenitcomestotaxes,there’snobetterexample of the expression that it’s better late than never. Herearetworeasonstofileyourtaxesassoonas possible.

Youmaygetarefund

InCanada,youneedtofileanincometax and benefit return every year to report your income. By doing your taxes, you’ll find out if

you are entitled to a refund or if you have a balanceowing.

Refunds put money back into your pocket, and you could be entitled to one if you paid more tax during the year than you actually owe, or if you qualify for any refundable tax credits. If you file your taxes online and are registered for direct deposit banking, you could receive your refund in as little as eight business days.

INSPECTION Inspection of Herbicide Project for Pineland Forest

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) invites you to inspect the planned herbicide project for the 2023 season. As part of our ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands on the Pineland Forest (see map) will be sprayed with herbicide to control competing vegetation, starting on or about: August 1, 2023.

The project description and project plan for the herbicide project is available electronically for public inspection by contacting the EACOM Timber Corporation office (subsidiary of Interfor East Ltd.) during normal business hours and on the Natural Resources Information Portal at https://nrip.mnr.gov.on. ca/s/fmp-online beginning July 1, 2023 until March 31, 2024 when the Annual Work Schedule expires.

First Nation and Métis communities and interested and affected persons and organizations can arrange a remote meeting with MNRF staff to discuss the herbicide project. For more information, please contact:

Meena Gurung, R.P.F.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Chapleau-Wawa District

190 Cherry Street

P.O. Box 460

Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0

tel: 705-465-6193

fax: 705-864-0681

e-mail: meena.gurung@ontario.ca

Mark Austin, R.P.F.

Interfor East Ltd.

Timmins Division

267 McChesney Road

P.O. Box 150

Timmins, ON P4N 7C9 tel: 705-267-3339 ext. 238

e-mail: mark.austin@interfor.com

Sincethedeadlinetofilea2022taxreturn has passed, you will be charged a late-filing penaltyonlyifyoufileyour2022taxesandhave abalanceowing.

Youcouldreceivebenefitandcreditpayments

Filing your taxes is the only way for the Canada Revenue Agency to know if you’re eligible for benefit and credit payments, such as theCanadachildbenefitortheGST/HSTcredit.

If you live in one of the provinces that participates in the federal Climate action incentive payment (CAIP) program, filing your taxes is how the government calculates how much money you’re eligible for. This program helpsoffsetthecostofthegovernment’sfederal pollutionpricing.

Residents of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba,Ontario,NewfoundlandandLabrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick receive the quarterly payments. EligibleresidentsofNewBrunswickwillreceive their first payment in October 2023 (in the form ofadoublepaymentthatwillcovertheJulyand October 2023 payments), and then a single paymentinJanuary2024.

Robin Timms, R.P.F.

Assistant Management Forester

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Timmins-Kirkland Lake District

5520 Hwy 101 East

P.O. Bag 3090

South Porcupine, ON P0N 1H0 tel: 705-465-6274

e-mail: robin.timms@ontario.ca

Find more information about CAIP at canada.ca/cai-payment.

Renseignements en français : jennifer.lamontagne@ontario.ca

5waystogrowyourmoney

(NC)Asyoulikelyknow,thereareanumberof government programs designed to help Canadianssavefortheirretirementandotherbig life events. To help grow your money, consider contributing your quarterly Climate Action

INSPECTION

Incentive payment to one or more of the four registeredplansbelow.

Firstoff–whatistheClimateActionIncentive payment(CAIP)?

CAIPis a federal program that provides most Canadians with quarterly payments to

Inspection de projet d’épandage aérien d’herbicide pour la forêt Pineland

Le ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)de l’Ontario vous invite à inspecter un ou plusieurs projets d’épandage aérien d’herbicide pour la saison 2023. Dans le cadre des efforts continus de régénération et de protection des forêts de l’Ontario, certains peuplements de laforêt Pineland(voir la carte) seront arrosés d’un herbicide pour contrôler les espèces végétales concurrentes. L’épandage aérien commencera à partir ou autour du 1er août 2023.

La description et le plan du projet d’épandage aérien d’herbicide sont accessibles par voie électronique aux fins d’inspection publique en communiquant avec le bureau d’EACOM Timber Corporation (filiale d’Interfor – Est ltée) pendant les heures normales d’ouverture et sur le Portail d’information sur les richesses naturelles au nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmponline?language=fr à compter du 1er juillet 2023 jusqu’au 31 mars 2024, à l’expiration du calendrier de travail annuel.

Les personnes, les organismes et les communautés des Premières Nations et des Métis intéressés et concernés peuvent demander à rencontrer le personnel du MRNF à distance pour discuter des projets d’épandage aérien d’herbicide. Pour en savoir plus, veuillez communiquer avec :

Meena Gurung, F.P.I.

Ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts

District de Chapleau-Wawa

190, rue Cherry

C.P. 460

Chapleau (Ontario) P0M 1K0

tél. : 705 465-6193

téléc. : 705 864-0681

courriel : meena.gurung@ontario.ca

Mark Austin, F.P.I.

Interfor ltée – Est

Division de Timmins

267, chemin McChesney

C.P. 150

Timmins (Ontario) P4N 1B3

tél. : 705-267-3339, poste 238

courriel : mark.austin@interfor.com

offset the cost of the government’s pollution pricing. Residents of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba,Ontario,NewfoundlandandLabrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island receive these quarterly tax-free payments. You don’t need to apply for the program. Simply file your taxeseveryyear.Ifyou’reentitledtoreceivethe CAIP, the next quarterly payment will be on October15.

Find out more about the program at canada.ca/cai-payment.

Here’s a brief overview of four types of accounts that will help the investments youmaketodaygrowforthefuture.

Accountsthatmightbeavailabletoyou:

RegisteredRetirementSavingsPlans(RRSPs)

RRSPsareprobablytheaccountsyou’re mostfamiliarwith.Afterall,atthebeginningof every year, we’re inundated with ads reminding usofthedeadlineforcontributingtothem.

When you make a contribution to your RRSPwithinyourlimitandchoosetoclaimthe full deduction, you could get a dollar-for-dollar reduction on your annual income at tax time. In many cases, you may even lower your income enoughthatyougetarefundonyourtaxes. Whenthetimecomestowithdrawfunds from your plan, you will report that money as incomefortheyearitiswithdrawn.

Tax-FreeSavingsAccounts(TFSAs)

Robin Timms, F.P.I.

Aménagiste forestier adjoint

Ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts District des Timmins–Kirkland Lake 5520, route 101 Est

C.P. 3090

South Porcupine (Ontario) P0N 1H0

tél. : 705 465-6274 courriel : robin.timms@ontario.ca

TFSAs work a bit differently from RRSPs.If you contribute to a TFSA, you don’t get any deduction on your income tax and benefit return. Instead, when the time comes to withdraw funds from your TFSA, you do not have to report that money as income, including anygaininvalueyourinvestmentsmake.

RegisteredEducationSavingsPlans(RESPs)

For parents wanting to save for their children’spost-secondaryeducation,RESPsare an excellent option. Like TFSAs, RESPs provide a tax-sheltered investment program that is intended for growth. As a bonus, the governmentcontributestoyourplanwithCanada EducationSavingsGrantpayments.

FirstHomeSavingsAccounts(FHSAs)

Information in English : Tarja Berthelot at tarja.berthelot@ontario.ca

New in 2023, FHSAs are designed to help people save for their down payment on a home.TheyareopentoresidentsofCanadawho are18orolderandnotmorethan71yearsofage on December 31 of the year, and who are firsttimehomebuyers.

FHSAs combine the tax-deductible aspect of RRSPs with the tax-free growth of a TFSA.

3tipsforasuccessfuljobchange

(NC) Are you ready for a career pivot? Maybe you want to chase that employment dream you’vehad,levelupyourskillstotrysomething new or just get a change of scenery. If you’re consideringtakingthisleap,herearethreeways tomakesureyouhaveasuccessfulswitch.

1.Identifyyourstrengthsanddesires

Any new career path should be led by your strengths and experience. Are you an outgoing people-person? Then perhaps a clientfacingjobwouldbeagoodfit.Wouldyourather staybehindacomputer?Thenmaybedataentry, design or a writing career would be ideal. Research different roles where your prior skills wouldbeasought-afterbenefit.

You should also think about what will giveyoujobsatisfaction.Doyoulovetoexplore newplaces?Arolethatrequirestravelcouldlead youtocitiesyoumightnototherwisegettovisit. Doyouenjoythesocialinteractionsofofficelife, orpreferremote?Writeyourown“joblisting”for your ideal position so you know where you’re willing to compromise as well as your musthaves.

2.Understandtheindustry

Most industries have associations that provide training, networking opportunities and other support. See if there are any upcoming eventsthatyoucanattendtolearnmoreaboutthe industryandstartnetworking.Youcanalsoreach outtosomeoneworkinginthefieldandsetupa short coffee meeting or phone call to ask them keyquestionsaboutthatcareer.

Itcanbehardtoknowifanindustrywill remain in demand or be sustainable, so do your

research. Census data is free-to-use, online information that can help you track job trends, including which industries are growing and which are receding. Census data shows, for example,sustainedgrowthinhealthcare,skilled trades in construction and professional and technical services – this means there’s an ongoingneedforpeopletoworkinthoseareas.

3.Putyourselfoutthere

Once you’ve identified the areas that

3mythseverycustomhomebuyer

(NC)Anewconstructionhomecanbeanexciting butalsoscaryundertakingformanyofus.When you choose a builder, you’ll want someone who playsbytherules.InOntario,thismeanstheyare licensed and that they enrol your home into the provincialnewhomewarrantyprogram.

New home builders who operate outside of these rules are working illegally, and ultimatelyputtingyouatsignificantrisk.

New home buyers are entitled to consumer protection from the new home warranty, but illegal builders may say many thingstogetoutoftheirresponsibilities.Hereare afewmythstokeepinmindasyoushoparound forthebuilderofyourdreamhome:

Myth1:Applyingforthebuildingpermitmakes youthebuilder.Youmaydecidetoapplyforthe building permit yourself instead of having your builder do it. If so, it does not mean that your

builder is “off the hook” as a result.As the one responsible for the construction of your new home, they are still required to be licensed and providethewarranty.

Myth2:Payingtradespeopledirectlyvoidsyour warranty.Payingtradespeopleyourselfinsteadof relying on your builder to compensatethem is a good practice to follow. It ensures that constructionstaysontrackandpreventspotential situations that could end up costing you more. Contrarytowhatsomebuildersmightsay,itdoes notvoidyourhomewarrantycoverage.

Myth 3: Calling it a seasonal home makes it different.Justasaroseisstillarosebyanyother name,soisanewhomeanewhomeregardlessof what you call it. Your builder may lead you to believethatifyousayyou’rebuildingaseasonal home or cottage, you’ll end up saving money because you won’t need to enrol it into the

appeal to you, don’t be afraid to promote yourself.Useallthetoolsatyourdisposal:update yourresumeanddigitalprofessionalprofiles;ask friendsandfamilyiftheyhaveanyconnectionsin thefieldwhomightopensomedoors;andsearch online hiring platforms as well as industryspecificjobboards.

Learnmoreabouthowyoucanusedatato helplaunchyournewcareeratcensus.gc.ca

warrantyprogram.Therule of thumbis that if a new home is built to specific building code standards that make it capable of year-round living,itneedstohaveawarranty.

Formoreinformationaboutbuyinganew home or if you’re ever in doubt contact the organizationthat overseesnew home warranties attarion.com.

Isitsafetoswiminthatcool,refreshinglake?

(NC)Onhotandsunnydays,spendingtimeatthe beach with a refreshing swim is the perfect activity.Butbeforeyoujumpinforadip,takea few minutes to learn about the quality of the water.

In some lakes, small organisms called cyanobacteria can lead to health problems. Cyanobacteriaareoftencalledblue-greenalgae. Whentheymultiplyveryquickly,theyformwhat are called blooms, sometimes referred to as cyanobacteriabloomsorharmfulalgalblooms.

Thesebloomsareapublichealthconcern.

You can be exposed to cyanobacteria or their toxins when you’re swimming, kayaking, canoeingorwindsurfing.Anywateractivitythat leadsyoutosuddenlyorrepeatedlyputyourhead underwatermayleadtoingestionorinhalationof theharmfulbloommaterial.

Ifthishappens,youmaygetsicktoyour stomachorfeellikeyouhavetheflu.Ifyouingest enough harmful bloom material, it can lead to evenmoreseriousillnesses.Ifyourskintouches thematerial,youmayexperienceskinirritation.

Areyouwonderingwhatacyanobacteria bloom looks like? Cyanobacteria bloom characteristicsinclude:

Discolouredwater,withmanysmallparticles,or foam,scumormatsonthesurface.

Bloomscanbeblue,brightgreen,brownorred. They may look like floating paint or grass clippings.

Thewatermaysmellbad.

Be sure to stay protected by following these steps:

Look for posted warning signs at the beach and followanyinstructions. Don’t swim or engage in recreational activities likewaterskiing,windsurfingorkayakingwhere abloomispresent.

Donotallowchildrenorpetstoplayinordrink waterthathasabloompresent.

If you aren’t sure if there are cyanobacteria blooms to be concerned about, stay out of the water.

You can have a fun day at the beach and on the water,whilestayingsafe.

(NC)After long winters, Canadians want tomakethemostofthewarmerdays,anda roadtripisoftenonthesummerbucketlist. Therearealotofconsiderationsat playwhenplanningaroadtripwithfriends or family, from gas mileage to environmental impact. There’s no hiding thefactthatgas-poweredvehicleshavean impactonourclimateandareexpensiveto fillup.Herearesometipsonhowtoplana perfectroadtripwhilecuttingdownongas consumption.

Takeshorterroadtrips: Considerexploringlocal areas close to home; this results in a lower carbon footprint and gives you the opportunity to support small Canadian businesses.

Planyourroute:

Mapping the most efficient route will not only preventyoufromgettinglost,but it will also save on gas and fuel

emissions.

Driveelectricorhybrid:

You can significantly reduce your fuel consumption by driving a hybrid vehicle, or eliminate gas entirely with a pure electric one. Volvo Car Canada’s Recharge line-up of electrified vehicles provide luxury and comfort perfect for roadtrips.

Find more information on EV or hybrid vehicle offerings at volvocars.com/en-ca/v/cars/recharge.

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- La 61e édition annuelle du festival cultureldeWiikwemkoongproposedesartsetde l'artisanat anichinabés ainsi qu'un magnifique concoursdedanse.

- Le Kap Kraze Tailgate de Kapuskasing met en vedette un grand nombre d'artistes countryetprésenteunderbydedémolition.

- Le Rockin' the Rock et le Manitoulin Country Fest à Little Current, ainsi que le Go NorthFestivalàRichardsLanding,ontbeaucoup àoffrirauxamateursdemusique.

- Le Wawa Salmon Derby aura lieu pour une41eéditionauplaisirdespêcheurs.

- Enfin, à la fin de l'été, il y a plusieurs foires agricoles qui auront lieu à ces endroits: L'ile Manitoulin, Massey, Bruce Mines et au canton de Laird, qui sont toujours des événementsànepasmanquer.

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Most of us, at one time or another, have found ourselves in a situation that we thought was undoubtedly improbable or maybe one we could never even imagine. Rightnow,IfeellikeIaminoneof those surreal moments that I could not have imagined ten years ago, and if asked, I'd have said it was highlyimprobable.

Yet,hereIam,aMemberof theProvincialParliament,havingto challenge a government that seems bentontroddingontheprinciplesof democracy. I keep getting the urge to pinch myself to see if this is all real.

InNovember2022,theFord government passed Bill 3, the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act and Bill 39, The Better Municipal Governance Act. PremierFordintroducedtheactsas part of the government's plan to tackle Ontario's long-time and expanding housing problems. Analysts say that Ontario doesn't have enough homes to accommodate our current population, let alone our future population, which continues to grow as we welcome newcomers to our nation. The

PinchingMyselfBlackandBlue

housing shortage has caused housing costs andrentstospiraloutof control.

Readers of this column will recalltwoweeksago,Iwroteabout howdemocracyisintendedtowork. My point was that a democratic government'ssuccessinmeetingthe needsofthepeopleisrelativetothe degree to which citizens are involved. Encouraging citizens to get involved and share their views gives elected leaders direction on governing. This is how we can ensure that our governments truly actincitizens'bestinterests.Thisis keytodemocraticgovernance.

For those who believe in democratic government, the issue regardingBills3and39isthatthey makeitpossibleforamayortomake sweeping changes with the support of only one-third of a municipal council. Changes not only in housingdecisionsbutalsoinaslew ofothers:

· Choosing to appoint the municipality's chief administrative officer(CAO)

· At the mayor's discretion, reorganize municipal departments and selectively hiring municipal departmentheads

· At the mayor's discretion,

creating and organizing council committees and appointing the chairsandvicechairs

· Proposing the municipal budget

· Raising matters with councilaswellasthepowertoveto by-laws if they believe that all or part of the by-law might interfere withaprovincialpriority

Ineffect,Bills3and39seta terrible precedent allowing a minoritytoforceissuestowhichthe majority of elected leaders object. This, ladies and gentlemen, is not democraticrule,nomatterhowyou wanttotwistitorjustifyit. What concerns me is how did Ontario, with a proud democratic conscience and history, end up seemingly endorsing an elected governmentthatisbentontrodding ontheprinciplesofdemocracy.AsI said above, I constantly have to pinchmyselftoseeifthisisallreal.

Premier Ford is a wily politician.Hewascageyinkeeping the roar of opposition subdued by implementing the strong mayors' legislation in parts. First, Mr. Ford took the bill for a test drive by bestowingthe“superpowers”onthe mayors of Toronto and Ottawa by passingBill39tosetthemupasthe 'elitist' group. Then, after making a couple of loops, he added a divide-and-conquer element by inviting only a select group of 26 more mayors to join the mayoral 'superpower' club. Again, he controls the roar of the people by dividing them. Andthen,oncetherestofthe province sees the power neighbouring municipalities wield, the Premier could bestowsuperpowerstatuson allcities.

IntheDecember16th,2022, issue of Policy Options, Zack Taylor and Marton Horak wrote that to avoid backlash from Ontarians, “the Ontario government appears to be transferring political responsibility for

the housing crisis to big-city mayors. If affordable housing does not materialize in strong-mayor cities, theprovincecanblamethemayors.”

Thus, Premier Ford will set itallupsothataminorityofmunicipal leaders rule the majority of people and leaders. This is not democratic,nomatterhowyouwant to shake it up.And if Ontarians are unhappy, they will blame the municipalleaderswhilethePremier and his government walk away white-glove clean. The situation bringsthestoryofTomSawyerand thepicketfencetomind.ButifAunt Polly was unhappy with the completedjob,Tomcouldholduppainfree hands and point to those he connedintodoingthedirtywork.

Understandably we Northerners might readily dismiss the above issue as something that pertainsonlytolargercommunities inSouthernOntario.However,todo so would be a mistake. Yes, he did introduce the concept to Ontario's prominent cities - Toronto and Ottawa. But recently, he enticed 26 more communities to join the club. Thereisnodoubtmanymorecities not included this time will follow suitsoon.Ultimately,itwillbeafait accompli, and the legislation will apply to all cities, towns, and municipalities, even here in Algoma-Manitoulin. After all, the money to be made developing and expanding smaller communities is justasgoodasthatfromlargerones.

When I first ran for office in 2011, it never dawned on methatIwouldeverbeputintothe position of having to fight our government for fundamental democracy. I'm going to be black andbluebythefall,pinchingmyself torememberthisisreal.

As always, please feel free to contact my office about theseissuesor any other provincial matters.Youcanreachmyconstituency office by email at my new address, mmantha-co@ola.org or by phone Toll-free at 1-800-8311899.