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Public Health Sudbury & Districts moving to Red–Control level of the COVID-19 Response Framework On Friday, March 5, the Government of Ontario announced that Public Health Sudbury & Districts will be moving to the Red–Control level of the COVID-19 Response Framework as of Monday, March 8, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. This news comes in response to an unprecedented surge of local cases of COVID-19. Public Health is urgently asking everyone to take immediate action to stop the spread of the virus. “Public Health Sudbury & Districts sounded the alarm earlier this week and so the announced shift to the Red-Control level is not surprising. What is surprising though is how rapidly the cases are continuing to climb. The situation is very dynamic and we are assessing in real-time to figure out if any additional protective measures are needed,” said Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Medical Officer of Health with Public Health Sudbury & Districts. “We are seeing growing numbers of the more transmissible virus, called COVID-19 VOCs or variants of concern. There is ample evidence of community spread within the City of Greater Sudbury in particular. This means that our thresholds for individual and community action need to be much lower. The Public Health capacity to prevent futher spread by followLong Term ing all cases and contacts Forecast is stretched like never Thursday before in the pandemic. High 7 Low -8 So likewise, I am calling on all residents to step up Friday High -4 and do their part like Low -15 never before. To be clear: Saturday High 0 Low -10 Sunday High -6 Low -18 Monday High -3 Low -11 Tuesday High 0 5Low -7
if you have even one symptom of COVID-19, stay home and arrange for testing. Tell your family members also to stay home and isolate until you have your test results back. Everyone, regardless of symptoms, is asked to only go out for essential reasons and to work remotely where possible. We will share more about the Red-Control level measures in the coming days but please know that I am assessing if any additional protections need to be put in place,” added Dr. Sutcliffe. With almost a year since the first reported case of COVID-19 in area, Public Health is reminding everyone to be vigilant and follow public health measures. Wear your mask, practise physical distancing, wash your hands, limit travel, and now that the area is in the Red-Control level, only go out for essential reasons and work remotely if possible. All of these measures are effective and they will work against the variants of concern (VOC) if they are carefully followed. “It is on all of us, especially now, to look forPhoto ways to limitLuhtasaari the spread of COVIDKari 19 and the VOCs. This means taking a serious look at our interactions with others and doing face-to-face only if essential and ensuring even this is only done with distancing and masking. Now is not the time to figure out how to get around the rules. Now is the time to find ways to stick to and even go beyond the protective rules,” said Dr. Sutcliffe. Public Health Sudbury & Districts was previously in the Orange–Restrict level of the COVID19 Response Framework but was
moved to the Red–Control level by the Government of Ontario based on a number of factors. These factors include number of cases, variants of concern, active outbreaks, and health system capacity. Additional measures in effect include gathering limits, further restrictions to sports and recreation facilities, capacity limits in retail stores, and closures to cinema and performing arts centres. Regardless of the Framework level, it is critical to maintain public health measures to slow or limit the spread of COVID-19. Further details about the provincial response framework can be found at COVID-19 response framework: keeping Ontario safe and open (Government of Ontario). Or visit Ontario’s COVID-19 website (Government of Ontario) for more information. For more information or if you have questions, please visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).
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Ford Conservatives vote down NDP motion to lower internet bills for northerners The Doug Ford Conservatives refused to offer relief on internet bills for northerners, said NDP MPP Michel Mantha (Algoma-Manitouin) after the Ford government voted down Mantha’s motion on Monday that would have taken off the provincial portion of the HST from skyrocketing internet bills, and ensure no one loses their service during the pandemic. “When Doug Ford had the chance to provide some relief for northerners on their sky high internet bills during the pandemic, he refused, saying it is solely the responsibility of the federal government. Instead of blaming Ottawa, Ford could develop a strategy and work in collaboration with the federal government to bring positive outcomes,” said Mantha. “After three years in government the Ford Conservatives failed to provide the internet
infrastructure northerners need for access to reliable and affordable broadband. That has created hardship for northern families especially during the COVID crisis, yet the Ford government doesn’t care and has failed to act yet again.” In Northern Ontario where broadband is limited, many northerners face monthly internet bills of hundreds of dollars. New Democrats have been fighting for broadband access for all northerners and communities left behind by both the Wynne Liberals and the Ford Conservatives. Mantha’s bill would have provided much needed relief during this pandemic when internet usage has increased and costs have shot up for northerners.
“Doug Ford has left Northerners stuck paying the highest internet bills in the province,” said Mantha. “The pandemic is not over and Doug Ford’s cycle of lockdowns means northern families will need to use the internet more than ever before. I will not let the Conservatives off the hook for abandoning northerners during this crisis, and together with Andrea Horwath and the NDP we will continue to fight for lower bills and to help make
Ford vaccination update leaves Ontarians waiting, with lots of questions: Horwath Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath released the following statement: “Today’s vaccination update from Doug Ford leaves at-risk Ontarians waiting. We’re relieved he finally heard my request to include people with underlying conditions, and the hot-spots where so many essential worker heroes live – but they’re not even starting on those groups for another month. Where’s the urgency? These folks are at grave risk right now, and getting them their shots is critical to stopping the spread. We still don’t have a working
province-wide booking system or call centres up and running even though Doug Ford had months to get his act together. Seniors over 80 in much of the province still don’t know how they will be contacted or where they go to receive life-saving vaccines. People 60 to 64 years old who don’t live in areas where pharmacies are offering Astra Zeneca shots are out of luck. Doctors and family clinics are still unsure of their role in this vaccination rollout. This plan is still slow and sloppy. Vaccines offer hope — we need to get that hope moved out faster.”
Pour de plus ample renseignements s.v.p. communiquez avec Tracy Amos au Superior East CFDC, par courriel amos@superioreastcfdc.ca ou par telephone au 705-852-0863.
For more information please contact Tracy Amos at the Superior East CFDC, via email at amos@superioreastcfdc.ca or by telephone at 705-852-0863.
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Michael J. Morris Lafrance Furs which was established in Chapleau in 1908 will be closing its doors in Sudbury at the end of March after 113 years in the fur business, CTV News has reported that it is "One of the longest-standing businesses in northern Ontario which will close at the end of the month. 'For more than a century, Lafrance Furs has been operated by members of the family spanning three generations. "The owners now say it's time to retire to enjoy their health and family." Present owner Marc Lafrance told CTV that "It started in 1908, we were a raw fur business at that time, and then eventually in Sudbury. "We were up north in Chapleau, Missinaibi, and then moved to Sudbury in '21 and then eventually got into the storing of furs, repairing of furs and manufacturing of furs." "Like I say, it's a way of life that our family has had, and I'm the last one in it," he said.
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Lafrance Furs established 1908 in Chapleau closing doors at end of March after 113 years in business "And, you know, I've been blessed and we have been blessed over the many years with absolutely wonderful employees. Even today we have great employees." The Lafrance family was among the earliest settlers in Chapleau. In 1885, Lambert Lafrance arrived to work on the Canadian Pacific Railway. His wife Adele Roy joined him shortly thereafter. Apparently the train stopped seven miles east of Chapleau, and they brought all their worldly belongings into the community on a push cart. Other family members arrived later. They established their fur store in Chapleau in 1908 but they were also involved in hockey. Adelard Lafrance, the son of Adelard Lafrance was born in Chapleau in 1912, was given a five game "look" by the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League in the 1933-34 season, according to Joe Pelletier writing on his blog 'Greatest Hockey Legends.com, the Hockey History Blog'. He was the first Chapleau born player to make the NHL. The others are: Ron Schock, Floyd Curry and Jason Ward. Although it would not appear that the community had an official minor hockey program when he was growing up, hockey was played starting in the winter of 1885-86 on a rink on Lorne Street where the first two arenas were located until 1978 when the Mrs. A.W. Moore
Arena was opened at the Chapleau Recreation Centre. Adelard, also called 'Adie' the son must have been playing on local teams to start his career as Mr. Pelletier wrote he was a "key member of the Sudbury Wolves team that won the Memorial Cup as Canada's national junior champions in 1932. He scored the overtime game winning goal against the Winnipeg Monarchs. In 1933-34 season Adelard was given a try out by the Montreal Canadiens late in the year, according to Mr. Pelletier. He played three games in regular season and two in the Stanley Cup playoffs. No points, one minor penalty. His father also Adelard was playing hockey in Chapleau in its early years and was a member of the team that won the McEwen Cup emblematic of local hockey supremacy circa 1911-12. Some other players from pioneer families at the time included Richard Brownlee, George Collinson, Tom Godfrey, Ovide Payette, and my grandfather Harry Morris. Both father and son were among those family members who worked for the family company. My email is michaelj,morris@ymail.com Please feel free to write me.
Adelard Lafrance
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No help for Canadians who can’t afford their medication REPORT To be fair, the Liberal’s commitment to down on drug and insurance company profits. from OTTAWA pharmacare What might make that decision more has been inconsistent for decades. Despite promises dating back to the 1990s, they problematic for the government is the broad-based Rapport have never gone beyond exploration of the topic. It support for pharmacare across the country. When d’Ottawa seems as if they get to the point where insurance polled on the subject, 88% of Canadians want it by/par
Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing
When the Liberals and Conservatives voted against the N D P’s bill to make universal pharmacare for all a reality in Canada they did more than leave behind millions of Canadians in need of help, they also showed whose side they’re on in a debate that pits affordable health care against remnants of for-profit health care in the drug and insurance industries. Even though the outcome was predictable, it was still disappointing. That’s because among the items promised in the last federal election was a pledge to bring the costs of prescription drugs under the coverage of the Canada Health Act. The fact that two major parties proposed the idea makes it sound as if it has broad appeal, which it does. But what if one of the parties supporting the notion is only doing so to protect existing drug plans and insurance schemes by promoting a watered-down version? That might explain why the government opposed the NDP legislation that would have made pharmacare a reality for Canadians.
companies and drug companies don’t like where the discussion is headed and any political will attached to the concept recedes to the background until external pressure forces them to dust off the idea, and study it again. The latest study provided the template for the NDP Bill that was defeated. It was based on the final report of the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare, chaired by prominent Liberal and former Ontario Cabinet Member, Dr. Eric Hoskins. His report called for the implementation of a universal, single-payer, comprehensive, and public pharmacare plan. This is the model that the Parliamentary Budget Officer has shown will save Canadians billions in drug costs. Any limited form of the program offers little in savings in order to preserve the advantage held by insurance and drug companies. Under a limited scenario, there is no guarantee that the challenges a universal, singlepayer, comprehensive and public pharmacare plan would solve will be dealt with in any way. With 1 in 5 Canadians unable to afford the medication their doctors prescribe and COVID exposing the gaps in our healthcare system, this is not the time to double
implemented. They recognize that pharmacare has the potential to revolutionize tight household budgets in the same way that universal, singlepayer, comprehensive, and public health coverage did. It is also important to remember that there were dire warnings issued along the path to public health care too. Those were overstated and have been long forgotten due to the success of the public option and the way in which it has come to define Canada. Yet, despite no end of good reasons, the government chose to walk past the promise they have been making for over 24 years. In the process they displayed little understanding of how much Canadians are struggling to afford their prescription medication. Instead of following the recommendations they asked for from the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare, they sided with prescription profiteers and abandoned families across the country. While New Democrats understand this is the wrong choice, we won’t let disappointment stop our efforts and will keep fighting for programs to make people’s lives better and more affordable.
Aucune aide pour les Canadiens qui n’ont pas les moyens de payer leurs médicaments Lorsque les libéraux et les conservateurs ont voté contre le projet de loi du NPD visant à faire de l’assurance-médicaments universelle pour tous une réalité au Canada, ils ont non seulement laissé en plan des millions de Canadiens ayant besoin d’aide, mais ils ont aussi montré le camp dans lequel ils se trouvent dans un débat qui oppose ceux qui veulent offrir des soins de santé abordables à ceux qui défendent les derniers vestiges d’un système de soins de santé à but lucratif pour les secteurs des médicaments et des assurances. Le résultat du vote était certes prévisible, mais il était tout de même décevant. En effet, lors des dernières élections fédérales, le gouvernement s’était notamment engagé à faire passer le coût des médicaments sur ordonnance sous le coup de la Loi canadienne sur la santé. Deux grands partis ont proposé cette idée, ce qui donne l’impression qu’elle suscite un large intérêt, et c’est effectivement le cas. Or, que faut-il penser si l’un des partis soutenant l’idée ne le fait que pour protéger les régimes d’assurance-médicaments existants en faisant la promotion d’une version plus modérée? Voilà qui expliquerait pourquoi le gouvernement s’est opposé au projet de loi du NPD qui aurait fait de l’assurance-médicaments une réalité pour les Canadiens. Pour être honnête, l’engagement des libéraux à l’égard de l’assurance-médicaments vacille depuis des décennies. Malgré des promesses datant des années 1990, ils n’ont jamais été plus loin que la simple exploration du sujet. On dirait que chaque fois qu’ils en arrivent à un point où les
compagnies de médicaments et d’assurance n’aiment pas la direction que prend la discussion, toute volonté politique d’aller de l’avant avec le concept se dissipe, et ce, jusqu’à ce que des pressions extérieures obligent les libéraux à dépoussiérer l’idée et à l’étudier à nouveau. Le projet de loi du NPD qui a été rejeté s’inspire de la dernière étude sur le sujet, soit le rapport final du Conseil consultatif sur la mise en œuvre d’un régime national d’assurancemédicaments, groupe qui était présidé par un éminent libéral et ancien membre du cabinet de l’Ontario, le Dr Eric Hoskins. Le rapport préconisait la mise en œuvre d’un régime d’assurance-médicaments universel, à payeur unique, complet et public. C’est le modèle qui, selon les calculs du directeur parlementaire du budget, permettrait aux Canadiens d’économiser des milliards de dollars en frais de médicaments. Toute forme restreinte d’un tel régime permet peu d’économies en préservant l’avantage que détiennent les compagnies de médicaments et d’assurance. En effet, rien ne garantit que les problèmes qu’un régime d’assurance-médicaments universel, à payeur unique, complet et public permettrait de résoudre seront résolus de quelque manière que ce soit par un régime restreint. Un Canadien sur cinq n’a pas les moyens de payer les médicaments prescrits par son médecin et la COVID a mis en évidence les lacunes de notre système de santé. Ce n’est pas le temps de doubler les profits des compagnies de médicaments et d’assurance.
Le vaste soutien de la population pour l’assurance-médicaments dans tout le pays pourrait rendre cette décision plus problématique pour le gouvernement. Selon un sondage sur le sujet, 88 % des Canadiens souhaitent qu’un tel régime soit mis en place. Ils sont conscients que l’assurancemédicaments pourrait transformer les budgets serrés des ménages comme l’a fait la couverture universelle, à payeur unique, complète et publique des soins de santé. N’oublions pas les mises en garde terribles qui avaient été émises lorsque l’on a cherché à mettre en place le régime de soins de santé public. C e s m i s e s e n g a r d e é t a i e n t exagérées et ont été oubliées depuis longtemps en raison du succès du régime public, qui a contribué à édifier le Canada. Pourtant, malgré une foule de bonnes raisons, le gouvernement a choisi de ne pas tenir la promesse qu’il fait depuis plus de 24 ans. Ce faisant, il a montré qu’il ne comprenait pas à quel point les Canadiens ont du mal à payer leurs médicaments sur ordonnance. Au lieu de suivre les recommandations qu’ils avaient demandées au Conseil consultatif sur la mise en œuvre du régime national d’assurance médicaments, ils se sont rangés du côté de ceux qui réalisent les profits de la vente des médicaments sur ordonnance et il a abandonné les familles partout au pays. Les néodémocrates comprennent que ce n’était pas la bonne décision et, malgré notre déception, nous poursuivrons nos efforts et continuerons de nous battre pour obtenir des programmes qui améliorent la vie des gens et la rendent plus abordable.
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DE LA SEMAINE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE 13 mars - 21 mars 2021
Comme première activité des semaines de la francophonie, l'UCFO a souligné la Journée internationale de la femme, le lundi 8 mars, en ayant une journée portes ouvertes. Ceci a permis aux gens de la communauté de visiter le local et la boutique des dames de l'UCFO de Chapleau, en journée et en soirée. Si tu achetais quelque chose cette journée-là, tu recevais un rabais de 15%! Le lancement d'un autre Méli-Mélo de jeux, édition printemps 2021 par l'UCFO de Chapleau se fera le vendredi 12 mars. Amusez-vous à solutionner des jeux variés pour le coût de 20$/membre et 25$/non-membre. Quatre prix seront remis : 1er - 100$, 2e - 30$, 3e - 20$ et 4e - valeur du Méli-Mélo. Les cahiers seront disponibles à compter du 12 mars à l'UCFO (40, rue Birch), à Formation+ (69, rue Birch) ou par courriel. Composez le (705) 864-0516, pour plus de renseignements. En partenariat avec le Chapleau Hub, les membres de l'AFEC vous proposent de vous rendre sur le site : www.rvf.ca/fr/onf durant la semaine du 13 mars au 21 mars pour une tournée virtuelle du parlement d'Ottawa et pour visionner des films. Vous avez 7 différents programmes à votre disposition. Rien de mieux qu'un bon bol de popcorn dans votre salon en regardant des films français. DE BONS FILMS !!! Pour plus de renseignements, composez le 705-864-1126. Le Club Maria Chapdelaine (le dimanche), le Centre culturel Louis-Hémon (le mercredi) et FormationPLUS (le vendredi) ont commencé des jeux virtuels, soit sur les pages Facebook des groupes respectifs ou par courriel pour le Club Maria Chapdelaine. Si vous participez durant la semaine du 13 au 19 mars, votre nom ira dans un tirage d'une carte-cadeau au Bargain Shop d'une valeur de 25$. Un petit rappel ! Le Club Maria Chapdelaine organise un souper préparé par la Légion pour leurs membres aînés et retraités. Le service au volant ou le service de livraison est o ert. Ce souper est par commande SEULEMENT. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec Pierrette, au 705-864-1898.
Lors de la semaine du 13 au 19 mars, vous pouvez jouer au BINGO d'activités en famille. Comment participer ? Vous pouvez passer au Centre culturel Louis-Hémon au 69, rue Birch, du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 16h pour vous procurer la feuille de BINGO ou nous pouvons aussi vous l'envoyer par courriel. Nous vous demandons de faire une croix (X) dans les cases d'activités que vous accomplirez en famille (au moins un adulte et un enfant) et courez la chance de remporter un certificat-cadeau au Rustic Cabin d'une valeur de 50$. Le gagnant sera annoncé le lundi 22 mars à 13h. Veuillez composer le (705) 864-1126 pour plus de renseignements. Un Rallye Cherchons & trouvons est organisé pour la semaine de la francophonie. Jouez seul ou en famille! Vous avez la semaine du 13 et 19 mars à résoudre les énigmes. La famille ou la personne avec les plus de points se remportera un certificat-cadeau d'une valeur de 50$ au restaurant Dominion. Vous pouvez passer au Centre culturel LouisHémon au 69, rue Birch du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 16h pour vous procurer le jeu Cherchons et trouvons ou nous pouvons aussi vous l'envoyer par courriel. Le gagnant sera annoncé le lundi 22 mars à 13h. Composer le (705) 864-1126 pour plus de renseignements. Une journée de lecture est organisée durant la semaine de la francophonie. Vous choisissez UNE journée entre le 13 et le 19 mars et vous lisez en français pour un minimum de 15 minutes. Toutefois, ne vous arrêtez pas à ça, plus de minutes que nous avons, mieux que c'est ! Les écoles rempliront un billet de lecture et les adultes pourront appeler le Centre culturel au 705-864-1126 pour le total des minutes lues durant leur journée (vous pouvez laisser un message). Vous pouvez aussi envoyer un courriel ou un message sur la page Facebook. Des prix seront remis aux gagnants le lundi 22 mars : des jeux de société pour les élèves gagnants au sein des trois écoles élémentaires, des cartes-cadeaux Indigo d'une valeur de 25$ pour les élèves gagnants d'écoles secondaires et une cartecadeau au Bargain Shop d'une valeur de 25$ pour la catégorie « adultes ».
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Small business recovery tips and tricks (NC) Small businesses are the bread and butter of our economy and our communities. It takes many years of hard work and dedication to make it as a small business. Since most small to mediumsized businesses struggle to survive their first five years, making it through this past year and the next, calls for some major support and resources. Here are a few tips and tricks to help small businesses recover and stay strong. Embrace new opportunities It might seem scary to try something new right now, but shopping habits have changed, and it’s time to innovate. Shifting to online and social media sales was the saving grace for many businesses last year. If that’s what you did, use your new capabilities to make your online presence a long-term bet. Keep improving the user experience so customers keep coming back and take advantage of online tools like good SEO practices to boost your ability to connect with consumers. Partner up with the community Chances are there are other small businesses nearby facing the same struggles you are. Get together to share your experiences and learn from one another. You don’t have to go through this alone as a business owner. You never know, you might even be able to help each other out with new cross-promotions and partnerships. Update your contingency plans As we’ve seen, the COVID-19 situation changes all the time, so you need to stay flexible. There’s no magic date when all of this will be over, and recovery will be an ongoing process. So, be sure to create and frequently re-evaluate your business plans. Regularly re-assess your spending and cashflow, and revise top goals and priorities. Have ideas ready for what you’ll do differently in a potential next lockdown, such as, how you will communicate with your customers or offering flexible hours. An easier way to find support Many small business operators try to do everything themselves. Your mental health and your business will thank you if you can streamline your day-to-day tasks and get support on the go. The Canada Business app 2.0 is a onestop shop for government supports and information for businesses, including links to available funding and training to help stabilize and grow your business. You can search and filter for resources based on your situation, location or other keywords. There’s also a chat feature to help you get tailored recommendations, and the option to set up personalized notifications on program changes.
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Northern residents: file your taxes, get your benefits
(NC) Living in the North has its challenges – but there are ways to make doing your taxes easier. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has dedicated phone lines where you can speak directly with an agent who understands northern tax issues. If you’re calling from an 867 area code, you can call the dedicated line for individuals at 1866-426-1527 or for businesses at 1-866-8411876. Doing your taxes will ensure you get your benefits and credits, such as the Canada child benefit, the GST/HST credit or related provincial or territorial payments. This may mean more money in your pocket to pay rent, pay for childcare, or buy food for your family. It’s important that you do your taxes every year, even if you have no income or are tax exempt. The information from your tax return is used to calculate your payments. This will give you access to other benefits and credits, such as: -the COVID-19-related recovery benefits; -the Canada workers benefit, for working individuals and families who earn a low income; and the disability tax credit, for people with disabilities or their family members. Interested in free tax help? The CRA’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program could be right for you. For the 2021 tax season, many community organizations are hosting free virtual tax clinics. A volunteer may be able to do your taxes if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation. Find more information on services available in the north at canada.ca/servicecentres-north.
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Initiation au magasinage en ligne : apprenez à vous protéger (EN) Si magasiner en ligne vous rend un peu nerveux, vous n’êtes pas seul. Bien que le monde du magasinage en ligne existe depuis des années, nous ne l’avons pas tous adopté. Si vous souhaitez faire davantage d’achats en ligne, voici quelques conseils pour les faire en toute sécurité et en toute confiance. Magasinez en comparant Tout comme vous vous rendriez dans différents magasins au centre commercial local, consultez différents sites Web qui vendent le produit que vous voulez, afin de vous faire une idée réaliste des prix. Lisez les modalités
Assurez-vous de lire les petits caractères avant de payer pour connaître vos options si vous devez retourner l’article. Certains magasins assument les frais de retour, d’autres non. Certains points de vente auront un délai rapide de 14 jours pour les retours ou les échanges, tandis que d’autres vous donneront plus de temps. Certains annoncent l’expédition gratuite pour les retours, mais vous facturent d’autres frais de retour ou des taxes et droits de douane si le produit passe la frontière. Prenez les évaluations en ligne avec un grain de sel Les évaluations de produits en ligne peuvent parfois être payées par l’entreprise qui vend le produit, de sorte qu’elles ne donnent pas toujours le meilleur aperçu. Ne vous contentez pas de consulter les meilleures et les pires évaluations; vérifiez en plus si le produit a fait l’objet d’évaluations sur une longue période. Consultez quelques sources et sites différents pour trouver des avis. Payez par carte de crédit Il est préférable de payer en ligne avec votre carte de crédit ou un service sécurisé comme PayPal. Ces options disposent de protections pour les consommateurs qui vous permettent de contester les frais si nécessaire, contrairement à votre carte de débit ou à un virement électronique. Examinez régulièrement vos relevés bancaires et relevés de carte de crédit pour remarquer si quelque chose ne va pas. Les achats en ligne sont généralement sûrs et sécurisés, mais il est important de rester vigilant pour vous protéger. Si vous pensez avoir été victime d’une fraude, avoir été contacté par un fraudeur ou avoir été induit en erreur par des tactiques de marketing, signalez-le au Bureau de la concurrence à l’adresse suivante : bureaudelaconcurrence.gc.ca.
Community Futures Development Corporations across Northern Ontario are here to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19 that have been unable to access other federal support. Applications are now open for the new Regional Relief and Recovery Fund #RRRF – for more info please contact Tracy Amos at Superior East CFDC at 705-852-0863 or amos@superioreastcfdc.ca for more information on this new program.
Les Sociétés d'aide au développement des collectivités du Nord de l'Ontario sont là pour aider les petites entreprises touchées par la COVID-19 qui n'ont pas pu accéder à d'autres aides fédérales. Il est désormais possible de présenter une demande au titre du nouveau Fonds d'aide et de relance régionale #FARR – pour plus de renseignements s.v.p. communiquez avec Tracy Amos au Superior East CFDC 705-852-0863 oû amos@superioreastcfdc.ca pour de plus amples renseignement sur ce programme.
Le vaccin contre la COVID-19 et l’arthrite (EN) Grâce aux vaccins contre la COVID-19 distribués à plus en plus de gens partout au pays, on commence à voir la lumière au bout du tunnel de la pandémie. Si vous faites partie des 6 millions de Canadiens atteints d’arthrite, vous avez peut-être des questions concernant les vaccins approuvés au Canada. « La Société de l’arthrite est en dialogue continu avec les experts. De plus, elle tient ses communications à jour afin de s’assurer de diffuser l’information la plus récente et de répondre aux questions que les gens se posent », affirme Trish Barbato, présidente et chef de la direction, Société de l’arthrite. Les responsables de la santé de chaque province élaborent le calendrier de vaccination et la manière de déterminer qui recevra le vaccin en priorité, ce qui pourrait entraîner des différences d’une province à l’autre. Les recommandations concernant les personnes immunodéficientes ou atteintes d’une maladie auto-immune ont changé. Si vous êtes atteints d’une forme d’arthrite inflammatoire, comme la polyarthrite rhumatoïde, vous devriez discuter avec votre médecin des risques et des avantages du vaccin. Visitez le site Web dédié à la COVID-19 de votre province ou de votre territoire pour les dernières informations. Ces programmes de vaccination sont récents et les recommandations peuvent changer. Tandis que vous attendez pour le vaccin, il est important de continuer à respecter les lignes directrices de la santé publique, notamment de maintenir une distanciation physique, porter un masque lorsque la distanciation est impossible et maintenir une bonne hygiène. Comme toujours, consultez votre médecin s’il survient des changements à votre état de santé ou si vous avez des questions concernant vos médicaments. Trouvez davantage d’information à arthrite.ca/covid19.
In politics, it's all in the eye of the beholder. Right? Obviously there is a wide range of political perspectives that are aimed to achieve similar goals. The path to achieving those goals is often far more controversial than the actual goals themselves. The People of Ontario vote every four years to elect the governing party that they collectively believe have a vision in mind of goals that the people support. The governing party sets the agenda and determines what they see as the optimum path to achieve the goals. It is up to the opposition party to offer different perspectives and suggestions to improve the proposed paths that can be followed to achieve similar goals. In a democracy, such dialogue is imperative for optimum exploration and growth. The ability to listen attentively and consider alternative perspectives is a sign of strength for most any group, team, business and even government. Just because 'your group' of aligned thinkers didn't come up with a particular idea doesn't mean alternative suggestions should be disregarded. A strong leader is one who is able
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Last weeks solutions MOMENTS IN TIME On March 27, 1973, actor Marlon Brando declines the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in "The Godfather" as a protest against Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans in film. The first performer to turn down a Best Actor Oscar was George C. Scott, for "Patton" in 1971.
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Chapleau Wins Third Place in Ontario Ice Fishing Challenge With COVID-19 wreaking havoc on gatherings and activities, the Rotary Club of Chapleau had to postpone their pike ice fishing derby. However, to make things a little more
interesting for our local anglers, the club decided to register Chapleau in the Ontario Ice Fishing Challenge organized by Angler's Atlas. Way to go Chapleau! Collectively, our 78
Here are the provincial results of the Ontario Ice Fishing Challenge. 1st Place – 113 cm 2nd Place – 111.8 cm 3rd Place – 108.3 cm
Longest Northern Pike $1000 Jacques Bernard - Kapuskasing $500 Ingo Weber - Chapleau $250 Serge Gauthier - Marathon
1st Place – 77.5 cm 2nd Place – 75.6 cm 3rd Place – 75.5 cm
Longest Walleye $1000 Jeremy Van De Kraats - Marathon $500 Alex Vizier - Chapleau $250 Chris Hayes
1st Place – 102.9 cm 2nd Place – 102.1 cm 3rd Place – 94 cm
1st Place – 40.6 cm 2nd Place – 40.1 cm 3rd Place – 37.8 cm
557 Fish
Longest Trout (All Species) $1000 Darryl Godin – White River $500 Chuck Logan $250 Dalton Johnston Longest Yellow Perch $1000 Jakob Beauvais – Moonbeam $500 Kade Boissonneault $250 Cory Emms - Gravenhurst
Most Number of Fish Caught by a Participant $500 Kathleen Johnston - Wawa
And here are our local results 1st Place – 111.8 cm 2nd Place – 90.2 cm
Longest Northern Pike $500 donated by Rotary Club of Chapleau $100 donated by True North Timber
Ingo Weber J.J. Vallee
1st Place – 75.6 cm 2nd Place – 59.8 cm
Longest Walleye $500 donated by Rotary Club of Chapleau $100 donated by True North Timber
Alex Vizier Yves Landry
1st Place – 73.7 cm 2nd Place – 73.2 cm
Longest Trout (All Species) $500 donated by Rotary Club of Chapleau $100 donated by True North Timber
Luc Poulin Sam St. Amand
1st Place – 33 cm 2nd Place – 31.3 cm
Longest Yellow Perch $500 donated by Rotary Club of Chapleau $100 donated by True North Timber
Charley Goheen Jeff Hamill
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Most Number of Fish Caught by a Participant $100 donated by True North Timber Maxim Bertrand Greatest Diversity of Fish Caught by a Participant $100 donated by Monument Carriere Jeff Hamill
Rotary Club of Chapleau Pike Ice Fishing Derby donated by the Rotary Club of Chapleau. The lucky winner of the derby ticket is Darren Barlow. The Rotary Club of Chapleau would like to thank True North Timber, Monuments Carriere, Formation Plus and the Township of
Greatest Diversity of Fish Caught by a Participant 14 Species $500 Treven Ouellet
There were also two random entry draw prizes drawn amongst all registered participants from Chapleau. The first prize is a one-hour massage by Paula Lillo RMT donated by Formation Plus and the lucky winner is Kim Rodrigue. The second prize is a ticket to the 2022
registered anglers brought home third place in the Town Points category with 21,587 points, a scant 556 points behind Moonbeam in second place and 16,634 points behind Wawa and their 135
Chapleau for sponsoring and for supporting this derby. Winners may collect their prizes at Formation Plus, 69 Birch St., on Tuesday between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and on Wednesday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. If you cannot collect your prize during these dates and times, please call Luc at Formation Plus at 705.864.2763.
Are money struggles affecting your mental health? (NC) While many of us have heard about the importance of taking care of our mental health, something that fewer people are talking about is the link between poor finances and well-being. But the truth is that both our minds and bodies are negatively impacted by money problems. Research shows struggling with your finances can negatively impact your work performance and relationships, as well as lead to trouble sleeping, headaches and high blood pressure. Here are some of the most common financial struggles, and what you can do to improve your health and well-being. Credit card debt Living beyond your means and using credit cards to pay for things can quickly spiral out of control. In fact, almost a quarter of Canadians carry over credit card debt to the following month. Of those, 39 per cent admit that
they may be at risk of keeping up with mortgage and other debt payments if there was a significant rise in interest rates. Having the financial literacy skills to understand the difference between a need and a want can substantially reduce credit card debt. Being unable to save Many people are just trying to make ends meet today. But being able to save money makes it much easier to afford large investments such as a car, a home, post-secondary studies and retirement. Not being able to save for these shortand long-term life goals can be stressful. However, you don’t need to save large amounts of money to make saving worth it. Many people find it easier to save if they do it regularly. Try having your bank automatically take money – even a small amount – out of your chequing account each month and deposit it into a savings account.
Lack of confidence and knowledge Although understanding how to budget and manage money is always important, it’s even more crucial during times of unemployment or reduced work hours, like with the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial literacy can help you reduce stress during difficult times by giving you the confidence and knowledge you need to make smart, effective financial decisions that stretch your dollars further and keep you from taking on huge amounts of debt. Fortunately, with the proper resources, anyone can become financially literate. ABC Life Literacy Canada’s Money Matters program is a free, introductory financial literacy program for adult learners that offers online courses and workshops. Written in clear language, the learning resources are designed for everyone. Learn more and access free workbooks and activities at abcmoneymatters.ca.
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