03142024 March 14, 2024

TheTotalSolarEclipse

ByGaryBoyle-TheBackyardAstronomer

In a few short weeks onApril 8th, the longanticipatedtotalsolareclipsewillbeuponus. Standing on a specific 185-kilometre-wide path will result in witnessing the moon completely cover the sun. Along the center of thispathwillresultinamaximumofthreetofour minutesoftotality ThispathstartsinMexicoand then continues over the border through Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania,NewYork,andVermontendingin Maine. In Canada, residents in parts of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, P E I and Newfoundland will also witness this amazing event. For the rest of Canada and the United States, only a partial eclipse will be seen. Although favoured in the east, even Vancouver willsee17%ofthesuncoveredatthemaximum.

Never look at the sun without a solar filter.Whenpurchasingcertifiedeclipseglasses, alwaysbuyfromareputabletelescopedealerbut manyaresellingoutofstock.Neveruseado-ityourselfhackseenonlineasthiscouldbearecipe for eye damage if not blindness. Sunglasses are greatwhendriving,walking,etcbutshouldnever be used to look directly at the sun. If eclipse glassescannotbefound, a piece of number 14 welder's glass can also beused.

Long Term Forecast

Thursday High 4

Low -7

Friday High 5

Low -4

Saturday High 3

Low -5

Sunday High -4 Low -12

Monday High -4 Low -13

Tuesday High -2

Low -9

When using a telescope, binoculars or cameraalwaysplacethe filter in front to reduce thesun'sglarebeforeitis magnified or imaged

Never place a filter behind the eyepiece as the concentratedsolarbeamactsasalaserandmelts the filter and unfortunately your eye. You will alsodamageormeltyourcameraorsmartphone sensor.

If a solar filter or welder's glass is not available you can use a simple spaghetti or vegetable strainer or virtually anything with smallroundholes.Holdthekitchentoolabouta foot off the ground and look at the projection of numerous semi-circles as the moon moves in frontofthesun.Youcanthentakeapictureofthe projection safely as you are not looking directly at the bright solar disk.Apinhole camera made fromacerealboxisagreatprojectwithchildren. Planscanbefoundonline.

Many public viewing events with dedicatedastronomersusingsolartelescopeswill be planned so check your area for these gatherings. This is a great opportunity to look throughtelescopesandlearnaboutthesun.

Oncethemooncompletelycoversthesun along the eclipse path will it be safe to look at. Eventhoughsolarfiltersandsolartelescopesare designed to examine the surface of our daytime star, the outer corona is only observed with humaneyesduringtotality.Thiswillappearasa halo around the sun. Look for the bright planet Jupiter up at the eleven o'clock position and Venusdownatfiveo'clock.Beawareofhowlong thetotalityislistedforyourareatoknowwhento hold up the filter before the bright sun emerges frombehindthemoon.

With the above-mentioned safety precautions and a little luck in the weather, this will be a moment in time that you will never

forget. Feel free to email me your questions via mywebsite.

Clearskies,

Knownas“TheBackyardAstronomer”,GaryBoyleisan astronomy educator, guest speaker, former monthly columnistfortheRoyalAstronomicalSocietyofCanadaas well as a STEM educator. He has been interviewed on more than 55 Canadian radio stations as well as various television stations across Canada and the U S In recognition of his public outreach in astronomy, the InternationalAstronomicalUnionhashonouredhimwith thenamingofAsteroid(22406)Garyboyle.Followhimon Facebook and his website: www wondersofastro nomy.com

Chapleau Moments by Michael

J. Morris

Adelard Lafrance, 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,theHockeyHistoryBlog'.

HewasthefirstChapleaubornplayerto make the NHL The others are Ron Schock, FloydCurry,andJasonWard.

Although it would not appear that the community had an official minor hockey program when he was growing up, hockey was playedstartinginthewinterof1885-86onarink 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' must have

AdelardLafranceborninChapleauplayedfor MontrealCanadiensoftheNationalHockeyLeague

beenplayingonlocalteamstostarthiscareeras Mr.Pelletierwrotehewasa"keymemberofthe Sudbury Wolves team that won the Memorial Cup as Canada's national junior champions in 1932.Hescoredtheovertimegamewinninggoal againsttheWinnipegMonarchs.

In 1933-34 season Adelard was given a tryoutbytheMontrealCanadienslateintheyear, accordingtoMr.Pelletier.Heplayedthreegames in regular season and two in the Stanley Cup playoffs.Nopoints,oneminorpenalty

Interestingly, Mr Pelletier adds that the CanadienspaidhistrainfaretoMontreal.Irecall Garth "Tee" Chambers, who was my hero as a hockey player, telling me that players wanting tryouts with professional teams usually had to pay their own expenses As a result, many potentialplayersnevermadetheNHL.Afterthe GreatDepressionandWorldWarII,theysimply couldnotaffordtotravel.

Here are more details on his hockey career taken from Wikipedia: He joined "Sudbury St. Louis of the Nickel Belt Hockey League in 1929-30. The following season he moved to the Sudbury Wolves in time for the playoffs and Memorial Cup play.The following season he split between the St. Louis and the Wolves and played in the Memorial Cup and AllanCupplayoffs.“..In1933-34hejoinedthe professionalFalconbridgeteam

AfterhistryoutwiththeCanadienslatein that 1933-34 season, Adelard played one year with the Quebec Astors of the Can-Am league

before joining the Springfield Indians for four seasons.

Heretiredfromprofessionalhockeyafter the 1938-39 season returning to Sudbury where he worked for the family companyA. Lafrance andSons.ThecompanyestablishedinChapleau in1908byhisfatheralsonamedAdelard,wasin thefurtradebusiness.Itisstilloperatingtodayin Sudbury.

His father was playing hockey in Chapleauinitsearlyyearsandwasamemberof theteamthatwontheMcEwenCupemblematic oflocalhockeysupremacycirca1911-12.Some other players from pioneer families at the time included Richard Brownlee, George Collinson, TomGodfrey,OvidePayette,andmygrandfather HarryMorris.

The Lafrance family was among the earliest settlers in Chapleau. In 1885, Lambert LafrancearrivedtoworkontheCanadianPacific Railway.HiswifeAdeleRoyjoinedhimshortly thereafter Apparently, the train stopped seven mileseastofChapleau,andtheybroughtalltheir worldly belongings into the community on a pushcart.Otherfamilymembersarrivedlater. Adelard Lafrance died in 1995 in Sudbury.

Remerciement

Les enfants de Rachel Frigon Rousseau, ont été profondément touchés des marques de sympathie que vous leur avez témoignées, soit par messages, fleurs, nourriture, dons, et votre présence lors du décès de leur mère. Remerciements à Père Hervé Sauvé, Joanne et Keiko pour les chants, personnel de l'hôpital , soins à longue durée, et médecins. Merci au comité des funérailles pour le repas ainsi que Kerry Funeral Home Ltd.

Bales of fur in front of Lafrance store (just behindBridgeviewMotel)

MinistersofVeteransAffairs,NationalDefenceandPublicSafetymark 10thanniversaryoftheendofCanada'smissioninAfghanistan

CNW

Canada's mission in Afghanistan ended 10 years ago. Today, we honour the more than 40,000 Canadians in uniform – including members of the CanadianArmed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and civilian police agencies – who served inAfghanistan, as well as hundreds of civilians and government officials from the Department of National DefenceandGlobalAffairsCanada.

On this solemn anniversary, we acknowledgeandthankthebraveCanadianswho proudly served our country in Afghanistan, including many Canadians who returned with enduring physical and psychological wounds. We will continue to do whatever it takes to supportthesebraveCanadiansandtheirfamilies, who continue to grapple with the profound impact and legacy of Canada's mission in Afghanistan.

The mission in Afghanistan remains

Canada's third largest military effort since the FirstandSecondWorldWars.Thecombatphase commenced with Operation APOLLO in October 2001, as the Canadian Armed Forces deployedtoSouthwestAsiatojoinmultinational efforts aimed at dismantling the Taliban regime andcombatingal-Qaeda.

Subsequently, Operation ATHENA saw Canadian Armed Forces Kabul, as part of the InternationalSecurityAssistanceForce,assisting the Government of Afghanistan with security, governanceanddevelopment.

Later, our forces returned to Kandahar Province to operate a Provincial Reconstruction Team in the city of Kandahar and to provide combatforcesinsupportofmultinationalefforts insouthernAfghanistan.

In 2006, Canadian Armed Forces members experienced heavy fighting against insurgent forces, including during Operation MEDUSA that September. It was Canada's

largest combat operation in over 50 years, with more than 1,000 Canadian, American, Afghan and other allied troops involved. Tragically, 12 Canadian Armed Forces members were killed duringthishardfoughteffort.

In July 2011, efforts in Afghanistan shifted from combat to training Afghanistan's army and police force under Operation ATTENTION. Alongside approximately 300 RCMP members, and provincial and municipal police officers, the Canadian Armed Forces worked to train, build and mentor the Afghan National Police Force The Canadian Armed Forcescontinuedtheseeffortsuntiltheendofour militarymissioninAfghanistaninMarch2014.

Our ongoing support is driven by our deep connection toAfghanistan, including with those who served alongside us for over two decades, our desire to serve theAfghan people, and their growing diaspora that has helped to Cont’donP.8

from OTTAWA Rapport

d’Ottawa

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

Recently, a Federal Court judge signed offonaclass-actionsettlementbetweenVeterans Affairs Canada (VAC) that will see taxpayers' foot the $1 billion bill for a minor accounting error

ThaterrorwasmadebyVACstaffbackin 2002 and was so innocuous that it would not be discovered for another eight years. It involved a minor change made to tax forms in 2001 that separatedfederalandprovincialtaxexemptions. This minute change, which involved relatively smallsumsofmoneyowedtoveteransbecauseof these tax exemptions, went overlooked by VAC staff until 2010, and ballooned over time. In the end, the mistake shortchanged approximately 272,000 disabled veterans to the tune of $165 million.

When the mistake was finally caught by VACstaffin2010,theycorrectedit,butmadeno effort to notify or compensate those 272,000 disabled veterans who were affected The Minister of Veterans Affairs at the time of discovery, former Conservative MP Jean-Pierre Blackburn,seeminglyneverbotheredtoaddress the matter publicly. In fact, the error would still go unnoticed for another seven years, until former Canadian Veterans Ombudsman Guy Parent's office discovered it, which then took VAC another year to confirm. The class-action lawsuit was filed in 2019 and has finally been settled.

If it feels like an exhausting timeline to discover and compensate veterans for a minor calculating error, many of whom were living on fixedincomes,it'sbecauseitis.Acompensation programwasannouncedsixyearsago,andatthat time,itwasestimatedthat170,000ofthe272,000 veteranshadalreadypassedaway Theprogram, which started in 2019, has only paid out about half of its funds so far to affected veterans and their families. Many of the veterans affected would have been living on a fixed income, and thisaccountingerror,insomecases,wouldhave meant some of them would have been out hundredsofdollarsamonthincompensation.

Tothisday,nobodywasheldaccountable for the error, nor for the decision by the department,underformerMinisterBlackburn,to keepthematterquietoncediscovered.Wearen't certain if the department simply assumed the matter would never be uncovered, and that the government wouldn't be on the hook for the

BillionDollarAccountingErroraBurdenonOurVeterans

amounts owed to veterans. This is a perfect exampleofwhyweneedofficesliketheVeterans AffairsOmbudsman.Weneedpeopletoadvocate forthosewhohavegivensomuchofthemselves fortheircountry.

The approximately $1 billion in compensation is the result of the settlement between the class action complainants and the Government of Canada. It includes the $165 million already earmarked for the previously noted compensation program, and $817 million in compensation,which includesinterestfor the amountsowedbutnotpaidtoveterans.

It's a perfect example of why honesty is always the best policy. The department could have come clean about the error, informed

veterans,andcameupwithaplantocompensate themin2010or2011.Instead,itwassweptunder the rug, forcing the Ombudsman to discover the error, and again forcing veterans to take the governmenttocourt.

Whether by cutting red tape to make it easier for veterans to access the services they need, to reversing the privatization of rehabilitation and mental health services or eliminating the sexist golddigger clause that prevents spouses from accessing veterans' benefits, we need to make things easier for the people who have served our nation It's exhausting hearing about the number of hoops veterans need to jump through just to be treated withdignityandrespectbytheirgovernment.

Uneerreurcomptabledeunmilliarddedollars, unfardeaupournosancienscombattants

Récemment,unjugedelaCourfédéralea approuvéunrèglementderecourscollectifvisant Anciens Combattants Canada (ACC), en vertu duquellescontribuablesdevrontpayerunenote de un milliard de dollars pour une banale erreur comptable.

L'erreur, commise par le personnel d'ACC en 2002, était si anodine qu'elle n'a été décelée que huit ans plus tard. Elle concernait une modification mineure apportée aux formulaires fiscaux en 2001, qui séparait les exonérations fiscales fédérales et provinciales. Ce petit changement, qui impliquait des montantsrelativementmodestesdusauxanciens combattants en raison de ces exemptions fiscales,aéchappéaupersonneld'ACCjusqu'en 2010,etilaprisdel'ampleuraufildutemps.Au bout du compte,l'erreur a entraînéun manque à gagner de 165 millions de dollars pour environ 272000ancienscombattantshandicapés.

Quand le personnel d'ACC s'est finalement rendu compte de l'erreur, en 2010, il l'acorrigée,maisn'arienfaitpoureninformerles 272 000 anciens combattants handicapés concernés ou les dédommager Celui qui était ministredesAnciensCombattantsaumomentde la découverte de l'erreur, l'ancien député conservateur Jean-Pierre Blackburn, n'a apparemment jamais pris la peine d'aborder la question publiquement. En réalité, l'erreur est demeurée inaperçue pendant encore sept ans, jusqu'àcequelebureaudel'ancienprotecteurdes vétérans,GuyParent,ladécouvre,cequ'ACC a ensuite mis un an à confirmer. Le recours collectifdéposéen2019afinalementétéréglé.

Si la découverte d'une simple erreur de calcul et le dédommagement des anciens combattants, qui vivent avec un revenu fixe, semblentavoirprisuntempsfou,c'estparceque

c'est effectivement le cas Un programme d'indemnisationaétéannoncéilyasixanset,à l'époque, on estimait que 170 000 des 272 000 anciens combattants étaient déjà décédés. Le programme,quiacommencéen2019,n'apermis deverserjusqu'àprésentqu'environlamoitiédes fonds aux anciens combattants concernés et à leur famille Bon nombre des anciens combattantstouchésvivaientavecunrevenufixe et,danscertainscas,cetteerreurcomptableapu leurfaireperdredescentainesdedollarsparmois enindemnités.

À ce jour, personne n'a eu à répondre de l'erreur ni de la décision du ministère, sous l'ancien ministre Blackburn, de passer l'affaire sous silence après qu'elle eut été découverte. Nous ignorons si le ministère a supposé tout simplementquelepotauxrosesneseraitjamais découvertetquelegouvernementn'auraitpaseu à payer les sommes dues aux anciens combattants.Cetexempleillustreparfaitementla raison pour laquelle nous avons besoin de bureauxcommeceluiduprotecteurdesvétérans. Ilnousfautdesgenspourdéfendrelesintérêtsde ceuxquionttantdonnépournotrepays.

L'indemnisationd'environunmilliardde dollars est le résultat du règlement conclu entre ceux qui ont lancé le recours collectif et le gouvernement du Canada. Elle inclut les 165 millions de dollars déjà destinés au programme d'indemnisation mentionné précédemment et 817millionsdedollarsendédommagement,qui comprennent les intérêts pour les montants dus, maisnonversésauxancienscombattants.

C'estunexempleparfaitdelaraisonpour laquelle l'honnêteté est toujours la meilleure politique à suivre. Le ministère aurait pu faire toute la lumière sur cette erreur, en informer les SuiteP.15

INSPECTION

Inspection of the 2024 – 2025 Annual Work Schedule for Pineland Forest

The April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 Annual Work Schedule (AWS) for the Pineland Forest is available for public viewing 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 March 15, 2024 and for the one-year duration of the AWS.

Scheduled Forest Management Operations

The AWS describes forest operations such as road construction, maintenance and decommissioning, forestry aggregate pits, harvest, site preparation, tree planting and tending that are scheduled to occur during the year

Tree Planting and Fuelwood

EACOM Timber Corporation office (subsidiary of Interfor East Ltd.) is responsible for tree planting on the Pineland Forest. Please contact the Forest Company listed below for information regarding tree planting job opportunities.

For information on the rules for obtaining fuelwood for personal use, please visit: ontario.ca/CrownLandWood. For commercial fuelwood opportunities, please contact the Forest Company listed below.

More Information

For more information on the AWS, to arrange a virtual or in-person meeting with MNRF staff to discuss the AWS or to request AWS summary information, please contact the MNRF staff listed below:

Dawson Meecham, R.P.F. in Training Assistant Management Forester

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Chapleau-Wawa District

190 Cherry Street

PO Box 460

Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0

tel: 705-465-0793

e-mail: dawson.meecham@ontario.ca

Robin Timms, R.P.F

Management Forester

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Timmins-Kirkland Lake District

5520 Hwy 101 East PO Bag 3090

South Porcupine, ON P0N 1H0

tel: 705-465-6274

e-mail: robin.timms@ontario.ca

Stay Involved

OntarioProtectingPeopleandProperty AgainstUnsafeHuntingPractices

The Ontario government is safeguarding the public against unsafe and illegal hunting practices.

Roland Robidas of Sturgeon Falls pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm without reasonable consideration for people or property and was fined $1,500 and must complete the Ontariohuntereducationcoursebeforeobtaining another hunting licence. Robidas also pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm across the travelled portion of a right-of-way for public vehicular travel and received a suspended sentence.

ThecourtheardthatonOctober2,2023, conservationofficersreceivedacomplaintfroma resident who witnessed Robidas – who was huntinggrouseatthetime–dischargeashotgun across a municipal road towards a neighbouring residence.Pelletsfromtheshotstruckthesiding ofanoccupiedresidence,causingdamage.

JusticeofthePeaceRubyBeckheardthe case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Sturgeon Falls,onJanuary11,2024.

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.

Julia Ieropoli, R.P.F

Management Forester

Interfor East Ltd.

Timmins Division

267 McChesney Road PO Box 150

Timmins, ON P4N 7C9

tel: 705-267-3339 ext. 505 e-mail: julia.ieropoli@interfor.com

Further information on how to get involved in forest management planning and to better understand the stages of public consultation please visit: ontario.ca/forestmanagement

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

INSPECTION

Inspection du calendrier de travail annuel 2024-2025 pour la forêt Pineland

Le calendrier de travail annuel du 1 er avril 2024 au 31 mars 2025 pour la forêt Pineland est accessible au grand public en communiquant avec le bureau d’EACOM Timber Corporation (filiale d’East Ltd.), pendant les heures normales d’ouverture et sur le Portail d’information sur les richesses naturelles à l’adresse https://nrip.mnr gov.on.ca/s/fmp-online?language=fr à partir du 15 mars 2024 et pour la durée d’un an du calendrier de travail annuel.

Travaux d’aménagement forestier prévus

Le calendrier de travail annuel décrit les travaux d’aménagement forestier tels que la construction, l’entretien et la mise hors service de routes, les carrières d’agrégats pour routes forestières, le prélèvement d’arbres, la préparation de terrains, la plantation d’arbres et les soins sylvicoles, qui sont prévus dans la forêt durant la période de 12 mois.

Plantation d’arbres et bois de chauffage

Le bureau d’EACOM Timber Corporation (filiale d’Interfor East Ltd.) est responsable de la plantation d’arbres dans la forêt Pineland. Veuillez communiquer avec l’entreprise forestière (inscrite plus bas) pour connaître les possibilités d’emploi comme planteur d’arbres.

Pour obtenir des renseignements sur les règles de collecte de bois de chauffage à des fins personnelles, veuillez consulter la page Web du ministère : ontario.ca/boisdesterresdelaCouronne.

Les personnes qui désirent ramasser du bois pour ensuite le vendre peuvent communiquer avec l’entreprise forestière ci-dessous.

Renseignements supplémentaires

Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le calendrier de travail annuel, pour demander à rencontrer un employé du MRNF en personne ou de manière virtuelle ou pour demander un sommaire du calendrier, veuillez communiquer avec l’employé du MRNF ci-dessous :

Dawson Meecham, F.P.I. en formation

Aménagiste forestier adjoint

Ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts

District de Chapleau-Wawa

190, rue Cherry

C.P 460

Chapleau (Ontario) P0M 1K0

tél. : 705 465-0793

courriel : dawson.meecham@ontario.ca

Robin Timms, F.P.I.

Aménagiste forestier

Ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts

District de Timmins-Kirkland Lake

5520 Highway 101 East

C.P 3090

South Porcupine (Ontario) P0N 1H0

tél. : 705 465-6274

courriel : robin.timms@ontario.ca

D’autres occasions de participer

Julia Ieropoli, F.P.I.

Aménagiste forestier

Interfor East Ltd.

Division Timmins

267 McChesney Road

C.P 150

Timmins (Ontario) P4N 7C9

tél. : 705 267-3339, poste 505

courriel : julia.ieropoli@interfor.com

Pour obtenir plus de renseignements sur la façon de participer à la planification de la gestion forestière et pour mieux comprendre les étapes de la consultation publique, veuillez consulter le lien suivant : ontario.ca/gestionforestiere

Information in English : Dawson Meecham at 705-465-0793 or dawson.meecham@ontario.ca.

Cuttingtheribbon onthelargestbattery energystoragesystem inNewBrunswick

The Government of Canada is investing in renewable energy across the country and workingwithIndigenouspartnerstobuildmajor projects, as we move toward a more sustainable and prosperous future by creating an electricity gridthatprovidescleanandaffordableenergyto homesandbusinesseswhentheyneedit.

Today, representatives from Neqotkuk (alsoknownasTobiqueFirstNation),SaintJohn Energy, and Natural Forces joined together for theinaugurationofalargebatteryenergystorage system,whichispartoftheBurchillWindProject in Saint John, New Brunswick.Originally announced in the spring of 2022, the Burchill Wind Project partnership is a $95 million Indigenous-led project, which received nearly $50 million in funding from Canada’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program to help deploy the project’s 10 wind turbinegenerators.

Thenewbatteryenergystoragesystemis thelargestofitskindinNewBrunswickandwill help store the intermittent electricity created by Burchill’s 10 wind turbine generators, which generateupto42megawattsofclean,renewable electricity to the Saint John Energy grid—even when the wind isn’t blowing. It also helps store extra electricity when the demand is low and helps address peak energy demands during the coldest winter months. The battery system may also help Saint John Energy provide power to customers during power outages due to storm events.

Theprojectwillsupportagreenergridin New Brunswick and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while supporting an equitable transition to an electrified economy Federal funding for the project is provided by Canada’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program This program is designed to help replace fossil-fuel-generated electricity with renewable energy, battery storage, and grid modernization solutions. Budget 2023 increased the total Smart Renewables and Electrification PathwaysProgrambudgetto$4.5billion,inorder tosupportcriticalregionalpriorities,Indigenousledprojects,andaddtransmissionprojectstothe program's eligibility This program is actively supporting Canada’s ongoing transition to a netzeroeconomyby2050.

GovernmentofCanadasupportsIndigenousclimateactionwith newfundingstreamundertheIndigenousLeadershipFund

Indigenouspartnersaremakingsignificant contributionstoloweringCanada’sgreenhousegas emissions and producing green energy through Indigenous-owned and Indigenous-led renewable energy projects. Supporting Indigenous climate leadership is key to helping Canada meet its 2030 emissions reduction target and net-zero emissions by2050.

Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announcedanewdesignatedfundingstreamunder the Low Carbon Economy Fund’s Indigenous LeadershipFund.Thedesignatedfundingstreamis open until March 31, 2027, for eligible applicants whoarenotalreadyincludedinthefundingstreams forFirstNations,Inuit,andMétis.Thiscaninclude Indigenous-owned businesses; corporations and

not-for-profit organizations; Métis Settlements; andIndigenousresearch,academic,oreducational institutions.

Through this new stream, up to $7 39 millionwillbespenttosupportIndigenous-owned and Indigenous-led renewable energy, energy efficiency, or low-carbon heating projects that provide benefits to Indigenous peoples and communities.

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis have been leading the way on clean energy and making significant contributions to lowering greenhouse gasemissions.FromwindprojectsliketheBurchill WindProjectinSaintJohn,tolargerhydroelectricity partnerships such as the Romaine Complex in Quebec or Gabion River Hydro in British Columbia, and even solar and geothermal

TheAlgoma District School Board is now accepting applications for the following position: ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY PRINCIPAL POOL CENTRAL, EAST AND NORTH (Job Posting #2023-24 ESP01 Elem/Sec Principal Pool)

Preference will be given to applicants who currently hold their Principal Qualifications Program (PQP) parts 1 and 2.

The Algoma District School Board's Principal Selection Procedure provides to successful candidates a placement in the Principal 'ready to hire' pool. Candidates in the pool will receive ongoing leadership development. Candidates will remain in the pool for up to three years; after which the candidate may be requiredtore-apply Shortandlong-termneedsofthesystemmaynecessitatechangesinthenumberof leadershippositionsavailable.

Asaneffectiveeducationalleader,youwillhavedemonstratedabilityinthefollowingfivedomains:

! Setting Directions (ie. building a shared vision, fostering the acceptance of group goals, sets and communicateshighperformanceexpectations)

! BuildingRelationshipsandDevelopingPeople(ie.fosteringgenuine,trustingrelationshipswithstaff, students,families,communitiestoworkinthebestinterestsofallstudents)

! Developingthe Organization(ie.buildingacollaborativeculturethatconnectstheschooltothewider environment)

! LeadingtheInstructionalProgram(ie.settinghighexpectationsforlearningoutcomes,monitoringand evaluatingtheeffectivenessofinstruction)

! SecuringAccountability (ie.creatingconditionsforstudentsuccess,ensuringstudentsbenefitfroma highqualityeducation,accountabletogoalsintheschoolimprovementplan)

Thesuccessfulcandidatewillalsodemonstrateastrongcommitmenttothemission,visionandvaluesof the Algoma District School Board. A full knowledge of Ministry and Board initiatives is expected. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated leadership and/or who currently hold a leadershippositionwithaBoard.

Candidates wishing to apply for the position are asked to request a copy of the Principal Selection ProcedureandPackageassoonaspossible,toensurethattheyprovidethemselveswiththenecessary timetosubmitthePrincipalapplicationpackagebythe3:00p.m.Friday,March22nd,2024deadlineby emailing:

Zephora Naqvi, Confidential Secretary naqviz@adsb.on.ca

ThePrincipalPoolApplicationPackagewillbeacceptedfromqualifiedapplicantsuntil3:00p.m.Friday, March22nd,2024.

Indigenous-led initiatives Indigenous peoples acrossthecountryaremakingsignificantcontributionsinthefightagainstclimatechange.

Investments in climate action initiatives, such as those announced today, reaffirm the Government of Canada’s goal to fight climate changeinpartnershipwithIndigenouspeoples,and its efforts to support reconciliation and integrate IndigenousKnowledgeandperspectiveinthework towardasustainablefutureforall.

“Indigenouspartnersacrossthecountryare carryingoutprojectsthatarenotonlygoodforthe environment, but also provide reliable and affordable energy for their communities They are retrofitting community buildings, carrying out renewable energy projects, and providing low-carbon home heating. Today’s announcement is a step to further advance Indigenous climate leadership and achieving Canada’s emissions reduction targets.” said the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change

‘Indigenouspeoplesaredisproportionately impactedbyclimatechangebutarealsoleadingthe way to find the solutions. These important clean energyprojectsareexamplesofrealactionthathelp to reduce our emissions while moving us forward on the road to reconciliation By supporting Indigenouscommunities'economicsuccess,we’re working together toward a cleaner, greener future.”saidtheHonourableGaryAnandasangaree, MinisterofCrown-IndigenousRelations.

CanadalaunchedtheEmissionsReduction Planin2022,layingoutstepstoreducegreenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent below 2005 levels by 2030andreachnet-zeroemissionsby2050.

The Indigenous Leadership Fund is a new program under the Low Carbon Economy Fund thatsupportsclimateactionbyIndigenouspeoples. The program will fund Indigenous-owned and Indigenous-led renewable energy, energy efficiency,andlow-carbonheatingprojects.

Supporting Indigenous leadership and codeveloping solutions to address climate change in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities is centraltoadvancingthereconciliationjourneyand self-determination.

By advancing an Indigenous Climate Leadership Agenda, Canada is implementing Article29oftheUnitedNationsDeclarationonthe Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. As part of this effort,theGovernmentofCanadaisworkingwith Indigenous partners across the country to set the long-term approach to partnership on climate, which upholds and implements Indigenous peoples’ right to self-determination and right to participate in decision-making and ensures access to predictable and equitable funding for climate action.

LUCIA REECE ALGOMA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD JENNIFER SARLO Director of Education

Chairperson

Whyyourautoinsurancepremiumissohigh

(NC) An increase in the cost of auto insurance can be frustrating, especially if you haven’t had anyaccidents.Thereareanumberoffactorsthat impacthowmuchpremiumyoupay,accordingto Aviva Canada. Some are external marketplace pressuresthatcustomersdon’tcontrolandothers arecustomers’uniquecircumstances.

Costofanewcar

New car prices have soared since the pandemic,partlybecauseadvancedtechnologies have also made vehicles more expensive to replace.Insurancepremiumsreflectthevalueof yourcar

Costofrepairingacar

The cost and time to repair a car has increased. Global supply chain issues continue, makingitdifficulttogetparts.Inflationhasalso drivenupthecostofpartsandlabourtorepair.All thesehaveanimpactonyourinsurancepremium. Autotheft

A car is stolen every five minutes

Rampantvehicletheftsbyorganizedcrimedrive uppremiumcostsforallCanadians.

Adding drivers or another vehicle to your policy

Adding other drivers, a new driver, or drivers under 25 years of age to your existing insurance policy may also cause your insurance

TheAlgoma District School Board is now accepting applications for the following position:

ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY VICE-PRINCIPAL POOL CENTRAL, EAST AND NORTH

(Job Posting #2023-24 ES VP01_Elem/Sec Vice Principal Pool)

PreferencewillbegiventoapplicantswhocurrentlyholdtheirPrincipalQualificationsProgram(PQP)parts 1and2.ApplicantswhohavenotyetcompletedtheirPQPQualificationsmustcommittocompletingpart1 bySeptember2024andPart2bySeptember2025

TheAlgomaDistrictSchoolBoard'sVice-PrincipalSelectionProcedureprovidestosuccessfulcandidates aplacementintheVice-Principal'readytohire'pool.Candidatesinthepoolwillreceiveongoingleadership development. Candidates will remain in the pool for up to three years; after which the candidate may be requiredtore-apply Shortandlong-termneedsofthesystemmaynecessitatechangesinthenumberof leadershippositionsavailable.

Asaneffectiveeducationalleader,youwillhavedemonstratedabilityinthefollowingfivedomains:

! Setting Directions (ie. building a shared vision, fostering the acceptance of group goals, sets and communicateshighperformanceexpectations)

! Building Relationships and Developing People (ie. fostering genuine, trusting relationships with staff,students,families,communitiestoworkinthebestinterestsofallstudents)

! DevelopingtheOrganization(ie.buildingacollaborativeculturethatconnectstheschooltothewider environment)

! Leading the Instructional Program (ie. setting high expectations for learning outcomes, monitoring andevaluatingtheeffectivenessofinstruction)

! SecuringAccountability(ie.creatingconditionsforstudentsuccess,ensuringstudentsbenefitfroma highqualityeducation,accountabletogoalsintheschoolimprovementplan)

Thesuccessfulcandidatewillalsodemonstrateastrongcommitmenttothemission,visionandvaluesof theAlgomaDistrictSchoolBoard.AfullknowledgeofMinistryandBoardinitiativesisexpected.Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated leadership and/or who currently hold a leadership positionwithaBoard.

CandidateswishingtoapplyforthepositionareaskedtorequestacopyoftheVicePrincipalSelection ProcedureandPackageassoonaspossible,toensurethattheyprovidethemselveswiththenecessary timetosubmittheVicePrincipalapplicationpackagebythe3:00p.m.Friday,March22,2024deadlineby emailing:

Zephora Naqvi, Confidential Secretary naqviz@adsb.on.ca

The Vice PrincipalApplication Package will be accepted from interested applicants until 3:00 p.m. Friday March 22nd, 2024.

premiumtoincrease.

If you add a car onto your policy or replaceanexistingcarwithaneweronethatcosts more to replace or repair, your insurance premiummaygoup.

Poordrivingrecord

If you have multiple driving infractions suchasspeedingorstuntdriving,yourinsurance Cont’donP.12

Personalsupportwork: Ameaningful,in-demand careeroption

(NC) As many of us continue to struggle with everyday costs, there’s one career path that has moredemandthanever,andcompaniesarehiring ineverypartofOntario.

Personal support workers – or PSWs –can take pride in having meaningful jobs and helpingtheirclientswithdailytaskstheycan’tdo on their own, such as getting dressed, preparing meals,personalcareandmedicationreminders.

It’s a good time to join this profession. The Government of Ontario is now providing financial incentives of up to $25,000 to start a newcareerasa PSW Youcanbecomequalified inaslittleasfivemonthsatyourlocalcollege.

As our population continues to age, demandforthisrolewillonlygrow.Infact,over the next two years, the provincial government predictswe’llneedupto24,000newPSWs.

Findoutmoreatworkforlife.ca.

MinistersofVeteransAffairs, NationalDefenceandPublic Safetymark10thanniversary oftheendofCanada'smission inAfghanistan

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strengthenCanada.InOctober2023,Canadamet its commitment to welcome at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghans since August 2021 and we willcontinuetobringAfghanstosafety.

Today, let us honour all of those who served, and remember the 158 CanadianArmed Forces members who were killed serving their country, as well as seven Canadian civilians – a diplomat, four aid workers, a government contractorandajournalist–whodiedduringthe Afghanistan mission. Throughout the mission, Canadian families played a vital role in supporting our troops overseas; their support continues to this day. Our thoughts remain with their families, and all those who have been touchedbyCanada'smissioninAfghanistan.

LUCIA REECE ALGOMA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD JENNIFER SARLO

Director of Education

Chairperson

INSPECTION

Inspection of the 2024 – 2025 Annual Work Schedules for White River, Nagagami and Missinaibi Forests

The April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 Annual Work Schedules (AWS) for the White River, Nagagami and Missinaibi Forests are available electronically for public viewing by contacting the offices of the Forest Companies listed below, during normal business hours and on the Natural Resources Information Portal at https://nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmp-online beginning March 15, 2024 and for the one-year duration of the AWS.

Scheduled Forest Management Operations

The AWS describes forest operations such as road construction, maintenance and decommissioning, forestry aggregate pits, harvest, site preparation, tree planting and tending that are scheduled to occur during the year

Tree Planting and Fuelwood

The Forest Companies are responsible for tree planting on these Forests. Please contact the Forest Companies listed below for information regarding tree planting job opportunities.

For information on the rules for obtaining fuelwood for personal use, please visit: ontario.ca/CrownLandWood. For commercial fuelwood opportunities, please contact the Forest Companies listed below

More Information

For more information on the AWS, to arrange a remote meeting with MNRF staff to discuss the AWS or to request AWS summary information, please contact the MNRF contact below:

Missinaibi and Nagagami Forests

Waurner Adema, R.P.F

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Chapleau-Wawa District

48 Mission Road

P.O. Box 1160

Wawa, ON P0S 1K0

tel: 705-992-5603

e-mail: waurner.adema@ontario.ca

Missinaibi Forest

Krista Mayrand, R.P.F

Nagagami Forest

Taylor Hall, R.P.F.

First Resource Management Group (Agent for Hornepayne Lumber Limited Partnership)

78 Front Street

Hornepayne, ON P0M 1Z0

tel: 807-358-1819

e-mail: taylor.hall@frmg.ca

GreenFirst Forest Products (Agent for Missinaibi Forest Management Inc.)

175 Planer Road

Chapleau, ON P0M 1K0

tel: 705-360-7564

e-mail: krista.mayrand@greenfirst.ca

White River Forest

Brianna Dumas, R.P.F.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

North Bay District

875 Gormanville Road

North Bay, ON P1B 8G3

tel: 705-491-5875

e-mail: brianna.dumas@ontario.ca

Stay Involved

Alaina Vandervoort, R.P.F.

Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation

14 Hemlo Drive

PO Box 1479

Marathon, ON P0T 2E0

tel: 807-229-8118 ext. 19

e-mail: alaina.vandervoort@nfmcforestry.ca

Further information on how to get involved in forest management planning and to better understand the stages of public consultation please visit:

ontario.ca/forestmanagement

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

INSPECTION

Inspection des calendriers de travail annuels 2024-2025 pour les Forêts White River, Nagagami et Missinaibi

Les calendriers de travail annuels du 1 er avril 2024 au 31 mars 2025 pour les forêts White River, Nagagami et Missinaibi sont accessibles par voie électronique au public. Si vous souhaitez les consulter, veuillez communiquer avec les bureaux des entreprises forestières mentionnées

ci-dessous pendant les heures normales d’ouverture. Vous pouvez aussi les consulter sur le Portail d’information sur les richesses naturelles, au nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmponline?language=fr, à partir du 15 mars 2024 et pendant toute la durée du plan annuel des travaux forestiers, c’està-dire douze mois.

Travaux d’aménagement forestier prévus

Le plan annuel des travaux forestiers décrit les travaux d’aménagement forestier tels que la construction, l’entretien et la mise hors service de routes, les carrières d’agrégats pour routes forestières, le prélèvement d’arbres, la préparation de terrains, la plantation d’arbres et les soins sylvicoles, qui sont prévus dans la forêt durant la période de 12 mois.

Plantation d’arbres et bois de chauffage

Les entreprises forestières sont responsables de la plantation d’arbres dans les forêts White River, Nagagami et Missinaibi. Veuillez communiquer avec les entreprises forestières (mentionnées ci-dessous) pour connaître les possibilités d’emploi comme planteur d’arbres.

Pour en savoir davantage sur les règles d’obtention de bois de chauffage à des fins personnelles, veuillez consulter la page ontario.ca/boisdesterresdelaCouronne Les personnes qui désirent ramasser du bois pour ensuite le vendre peuvent communiquer avec les entreprises forestières ci-dessous.

Renseignements supplémentaires

Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le calendrier de travail annuel, pour demander à rencontrer un employé du MRNF en ligne/en personne ou pour demander un sommaire du calendrier, veuillez communiquer avec l’employé du MRNF ci-dessous :

Forêts Missinaibi et Nagagami

Waurner Adema, F.P.I.

Ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts

District de Chapleau-Wawa 48, chemin Mission

C.P 1160

Wawa (Ontario) P0S 1K0

tél. : 705 992-5603

courriel : waurner.adema@ontario.ca

Forêt Missinaibi

Krista Mayrand, F.P.I.

Forêt Nagagami

Taylor Hall, F.P.I.

First Resource Management Group

(agent de Hornepayne Lumber Limited Partnership) 78, rue Front

Hornepayne (Ontario) P0M 1Z0

tél. : 807 358-1819

courriel : taylor.hall@frmg.ca

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

175, chemin Planer

Chapleau (Ontario) P0M 1K0

tél. : 705 360-7564

courriel : krista.mayrand@greenfirst.ca

Forêt White River

Brianna Dumas, F.P.I.

Ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts

District de North Bay 875, chemin Gormanville

North Bay (Ontario) P1B 8G3

tél. : 705 491-5875

courriel : brianna.dumas@ontario.ca

D’autres occasions de participer

Alaina Vandervoort, F.P.I.

Société de gestion forestière Nawiinginokiima

14, promenade Hemlo

C.P 1479

Marathon (Ontario) P0T 2E0

tél. : 807 229-8118, poste 19

courriel : alaina.vandervoort@nfmcforestry.ca

Pour obtenir plus de renseignements sur la façon de participer à la planification de la gestion forestière et pour mieux comprendre les étapes de la consultation publique, veuillez consulter le lien suivant : ontario.ca/gestionforestiere

Information in English: Waurner Adema at 705-992-5603 or waurner.adema@ontario.ca

Serait-celafindelaretraitetellequ’onlaconnaît?

(EN) Voyant leurs économies grugées par l’inflationélevéeetlahausseducoûtdelavie,les Canadiens et Canadiennes revoient en grand nombreleursplansderetraite.

L’âgetraditionneldudépartàlaretraitea été établi dans les années 1960, alors que l’espérance de vie était bien moins grande qu’aujourd’hui. De nos jours, l’épargne et les revenus de retraite doivent donc durer plus longtemps,cequiportebonnombredegensàse demander s’ils pourront un jour prendre leur retraite.Etsioui,quand?

Ilexistedestonnesdedonnéespournous aider à répondre à cette question – et des personnes qui ont pour travail d’analyser ces données, comme les actuaires Ces

professionnels et professionnelles de l’évaluation des risques ont l’habitude de formulerdesconseilspourorienterlespolitiques gouvernementales sur la retraite et l’assurance. Voicileursobservations.

De 1966 à 2016, au Canada,l’espérance de vie moyenne à 65 ans s’est accrue d’environ six ans. Pour pallier cet écart, un nombre grandissant de gens décident de repousser leur départàlaretraite.Depuis2000,lepourcentage d’hommes de 65 à 69 ans qui sont encore au travailaplusquedoublé,etchezlesfemmes,le pourcentageaplusquetriplé.Certainspays,dont l e s P a y s - B a s , l’Angleterre, les ÉtatsUnis et le Japon ont

Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation

Seeking Board Member from Chapleau

TheSuperiorEastCommunityFuturesDevelopmentCorporation(SECFDC) isseekingtofillaBoardpositionfortheSuperiorEastRegion.TheCFDCisa non-profitcorporationengaginginprovidingregionaleconomicandbusiness development services to the Superior East Region, which includes the communities of Wawa, Chapleau, White River and Dubreuilville as well as areaFirstNations.

Volunteers from each community are responsible for all operating issues, investments,planning,andpoliciesofthecorporation.Ifyouareinterestedin lending your time and enthusiasm to this activity, we would like to hear from you.TheCFDCoffersanorientationpackagetonewmemberstomaketheir initiationassmoothaspossible.

Suitableapplicantswillideallyhavethefollowingattributes:

• PreviousexperienceonotherBoards

• Bewillingtotravel

• Havesomeknowledgeofsmallbusiness

• Haveastrongdesiretoseetheircommunitybenefitfromthe CFDC’sservices

• Beabletoworktogetherwithmembersfromother communitiesandthinkregionally

• Havesufficienttimetoreviewandconsiderthebusinessof theCFDCmonthly

Superior East is committed to diversity in the organization and encourages applicationsfromallinterestedindividuals.TheDiversity,EquityandInclusion of Superior East’s overall board composition will be considered when assessingcandidatesforthisposition.

If you are interested in sitting on the Board of Directors for the Superior East Community Futures Development Corporation, please email a letter describing your attributes and a brief resume for the Board’s review toTracyAmos at amos@superioreastcfdc.ca byApril 19, 2024.

If you need more information on the activities of the CFDC, please contact our office at (705) 856-1105 or by e-mail amos@superioreastcfdc.ca or visit our website at www.superioreastcfdc.ca.

même commencé à reporter l’âge de retraite normal au-delà de 65 ans – mais pas le Canada. Dumoins,paspourl’instant.

Les critères d’admissibilité aux programmes tels que le Régime de pensions du Canada,laSécuritédelavieillesseetlesrégimes enregistrés d’épargne-retraite pourraient être modifiés pour encourager la population à prolongersavieactive.

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La Société d’aide au développement des collectivités Supérieur Est cherche membre du conseil d’administration pour Chapleau

La Société d’aide au développement des collectivités du Supérieur Est (SADCSE) a des postes à combler sur son conseil d’administration pour la région de Wawa. La SADC est une société à but non-lucratif offrant des services régionaux de développement économique et d’entreprises pour la région Supérieur Est, englobant Wawa, Chapleau, White River et DubreuilvilleainsiquelesPremièresNations.

Desbénévolesenprovenancedechaquecommunautéassumenttoutesles questions touchant l’exploitation, les placements, la planification et les politiques de la société Si vous aimeriez offrir votre temps et votre enthousiasme à cet organisme, il nous ferait plaisir de vous considérer commecandidat.Lesnouveauxmembresreçoiventunetroussed’orientation pourfaciliterleurintégrationauseinduconseild’administration.Lecandidat idéaldevraitposséderlesatoutssuivants:

• avoirdéjàsiégésurd’autresconseilsd’administration

• êtredisposéàvoyager

• posséderuneconnaissancedebasedespetitesentreprises

• désirerardemmentquesacommunautébénéficiedesservicesde laSADC

• avoirlacapacitédetravaillerconjointementaveclesmembresdes autrescollectivitésetposséderuneoptiquerégionale

• avoirsuffisammentdetempsàconsacrerauxfinsderévisionetde considérationdesaffairesdelaSociétésurunebasemensuelle Supérieur Est s’engage envers la diversité au sein de l’organisation et encourage les demandes de toutes les personnes intéressées. La diversité, l'équité et l'inclusion de la composition globale du conseil d'administration de Supérieur Est seront prises en compte lors de l'évaluation des candidats pour ce poste. Si le poste de membre du Conseil d’administration de la Société d’aide au développement des collectivités Supérieur Est vous intéresse, veuillez envoyer une lettre décrivent vos qualités et un bref curriculum vitae pour examen par le conseil àTracy Amos à amos@superioreastcfdc.ca par lundi, le 19 avril, 2024.

Pour obtenir plus d’information sur les activités de la SADC, veuillez vous adresser à notre bureau au 705-856-1105 ou par courriel amos@superioreastcfdc.ca ou visitez notre site Internet à www.superioreastcfdc.ca

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rates will go up as you’re perceived to be at a greater risk for collisions. If you get into an atfault accident, you’ll lose the accident-free discountmostinsurersoffer.Andyourrateswill rise the more at-fault accidents you’re involved

in.

Misseddiscounts

If you have multiple insurance products with one provider, they usually offer you a bundleddiscount.Theymightalsoofferalower rate if you opt for a higher deductible for

Casual Custodian (Chapleau

Ontario)

TheAlgoma District School Board invites applications for the position of Casual Custodian in Chapleau.

Educational Qualifications:

· Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent

Requirements:

· Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures

· Ability to follow instructions and to cooperate with other employees and with persons who use Board facilities from time to time

· Ability to meet the physical demands of the position as demonstrated by completing a Physical DemandsAnalysis

· Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal Background Check

Summary of Duties:

! Shifts are offered on a day-to-day basis via phone between 9:00AM – 11:00AM (i.e. no scheduled shifts)

! Clean part or all of a school or office building which involves sweeping, washing, waxing, dusting, scrubbing, mopping, polishing, shampooing, vacuum cleaning

! Securing building

! Use of step ladders, scaffolds as required

! When necessary, assist maintenance worker with repairs

! Receive and store school supplies

! Maintain lighting, plumbing, windows, painting, varnishing

! Work in compliance with allActs, Regulations and Board Policies and Procedures, including Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

! Other duties as assigned by designated personnel

Hours of work will vary between the hours of 6:00AM and 11:00PM – as determined by the Algoma District School Board to meet operational needs.

Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29th, 202 and may be forwarded to:

Nic Turco Human Resources Officer turcon@adsb.on.ca

Algoma District School Board 644Albert Street East Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A2K7

Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted

AshortlistingofapplicantsforconsiderationwillbecompletedemployingtheAlgomaDistrictSchoolBoard Hiring Policy Should there be a need for interviews, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Accommodationsthroughtherecruitmentandselectionprocessareavailableuponrequest.Thesuccessful candidate,asaconditionofemployment,willberequiredtoprovideacurrentvulnerablesectorcheck,which isacceptabletotheBoard.

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Nottakingadvantageoftelematics

Manyautoinsurersoffertheircustomers discountsiftheysignupfortelematics.Theseare apps on your phone that score you on driving behaviour Safe drivers can benefit from lower insuranceratesandrewardsfordrivingcarefully

Learn more about insurance costs and coverage,andhowtosave,ataviva.ca.

Serait-celafindelaretraite tellequ’onlaconnaît?

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canadiens de 55 ans ou plus accepteraient de repousser leur départ à la retraite s’ils pouvaient réduire leur nombre d’heures de travail ou la charge physique et mentale associée à leur emploi.

Mais rares sont les employeurs qui adhèrentàcetteidéepourlemoment.Engénéral, ils préfèrent tenter d’attirer et de retenir des employés plus jeunes, qu’ils jugent moins susceptibles de partir. Mais si les problèmes de main-d’œuvre persistent, ils devront peut-être repensereuxaussileurconceptiondelaretraite.

Il s’agit d’une problématique complexe quin’estpasprèsdedisparaître.

Pourensavoirplus,visitezcia-ica.ca.

TheAlgomaDistrictSchoolBoardiscommittedtoanequitableeducationsystemthatupholdsandreflects theprinciplesoffairandinclusiveeducation.Additionalinformationaboutspecificprograms,andtheVision, Mission,ValuesandPrioritiesoftheAlgomaDistrictSchoolBoardcanbefoundatwww.adsb.on.ca.

LUCIA REECE ALGOMA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Director of Education

www.adsb.on.ca

Ispetinsuranceworthit?

(NC) Pets are great Not only do they provide companionship,buttheycanalsoimproveourhealthand well-being.It’swelldocumentedthattheykeepusactive andcanhelpimprovemood,reducestressandevenlower ourbloodpressure

Nowonderpeopletreatthemlikefamily.Should weinvestinthesamesortofinsurancecoverageforthem aswell?Ispetinsuranceworthit?

As risk assessment professionals who often advise on insurance, many actuaries have strong knowledge on the subject Here’s what their analysis suggests

Most Canadians have some form of insurance through public, group or individual health plans to help covertheirownmedicalcosts

Pet insurance generally offers the same basic coverageforthecostofaccidentsorsuddenillness For some,thissortofcoveragecanbereallyvaluable Ifyou have had a pet for any length of time, there’s a good chanceyouhavereceivedalargeandunexpectedvetbill atsomepoint

Asarelativelynewproduct,whatpetinsurance can cover is changing. In the same way you can get coverage for dental and vision care, pet insurance can now also cover things like vaccinations, flea treatments anddentalcleanings.

So,howmuchdoesitcost?

Like for our own insurance, a number of factors come intoplay:

-Thetypeofanimal–onlydogsandcatscanbecovered sofar

-Yourpet’sbreed,ageandgender

-Where you are located – because vet costs vary from

placetoplace

-Theamountofcoverageyouwant

-Thedeductiblerequired

-Thepercentageofthetotalcostpaidoutforclaims

A Forbes Advisor Canada analysisfoundtheaveragecostisabout $76permonth,basedon$5,000annual coverage,a$100deductibleand80per centreimbursementofcosts

Is pet insurance worth it? It can provide peace of mind but, like

Lalégalisationducannabisa-t-ellefait augmenterlesaccidentsdevoiture?

(EN)Voilàmaintenantplusdecinqansque le gouvernement du Canada a légalisé le cannabis. Quelles en sont les répercussions surnosroutes?

D’abord, il est illégal de prendre le volant après avoir consommé du cannabis. SécuritépubliqueCanadanousrappelleque l’usage de drogues augmente les risques d’accident. En effet, le cannabis nuit à la concentration, réduit la durée d’attention, ralentitlesréflexesetaltèrelaperceptiondu tempsetdesdistances.

Maisya-t-ildavantaged’accidents surnosroutesdepuissalégalisation?

En tant que professionnels et professionnellesdel’évaluationdesrisques, lesactuairessesontpenchéssurlaquestion.

L’Institut canadien des actuaires et la Casualty Actuarial Society ont analysé les bilans routiers et les données de réclamationsd’assurance.Ilsontcomparéla fréquence,lagravitéetlecoûtdesaccidents avant et après la décriminalisation ou la légalisation du cannabis au Canada et aux États-Unis.

Ce travail d’analyse et de modélisation de données n’a révélé aucun changement statistiquement significatif danslavaleuroulafréquencemoyennedes réclamations aux assureurs, ni dans le nombrededécèssurlaroute.Autrementdit, la décriminalisation ou la légalisation du cannabis n’a pas entraîné de hausse des accidents.

Ilyaparcontred’autresfacteursqui s’avèrent de bien meilleurs prédicteurs d’une telle hausse, comme les comportements humains ou la météo. Pensons par exemple aux déplacements du lundimatinouduvendrediaprès-midi,àla première neige et au passage à l’heure avancée.

En somme, si la consommation de cannabis a un effet sur la conduite automobile, la recherche démontre que sa légalisation n’a pas fait augmenter le nombred’accidentsoudedécèssurlaroute.

Pourensavoirplussurlesactuaires duCanadaetleurtravail,rendez-vousàciaica.ca.

coverage for your family members, it will depend on yourindividualsituation.

You can learn more about Canada’s actuaries andtheirassessmentsatcia-icaca

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On March 19, 1954, Willie Mosconi, aka Mr. Pocket Billiards, set a new world record for runningthemostconsecutivepoolballswithouta miss -- 526, in fact! -- during an exhibition in Springfield, Ohio. A handwritten and notarized affidavit with the signatures of more than 35 eyewitnessesservedasproofofhisfeat.

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Iknowthisisgoingtosoundverystrange, butIaskreaderstobearwithmeamoment.

No one wants to have problems in life. Most everyone would agree that problems are a total negative. But I beg to differ, at least to some degree.Icanseealimitedupsidebecauseproblems challenge us to use our skills, knowledge and creativity to find solutions. They can give us purpose and motivate us to communicate, collaborate and cooperate. And when you think about it, the role of government is to resolve society's issues. Even when we face a steady flow of problems, we can still live healthy, happy, productivelives.

Crises, however, are an entirely different matter Crises in life are considered more severe andrequireurgentattentionandresolutiontoavoid increasing levels of loss or damage. The damage may be irreparable or even deadly if a crisis is prolongedorsevereenough.

It is essential to clarify the difference between problemsandcrisesbecauseitseemsthatsincethe late '90s/2000s and throughout the Ford government years, Ontarians have been facing several crises simultaneously for too long. The pandemic we experienced in the last few years qualified as a crisis, as it had an incredibly detrimental effect on our health, welfare and economy We seem to have finally wrangled that crisisdowntoproblemlevels.However,wearestill experiencing horrific effects from public healthcareandeducationcrises.

The most pressing need in education is to address the dire shortage of education workers. This includes teachers, teaching assistants, and early childhood education workers. Worse is the factthatthisshortagewaswellknowntobeonthe horizonevenbackin2018whenPremierFordtook office.

As a result of the oversupply of teachers, the government chose to reduce the enrollment spacesinteachers'colleges.AnAugust2018CBC news article reported, “In 2015, the Ontario government cut enrolment at teachers colleges by more than half, with the number of graduates droppingfrom12,399in2015to5,480by2018..” TheLiberalgovernmentofthetimechosetoextend theeducationdegreequalificationfromasingletoa two-year program. In part, this had the desired effectofreducingtheoversupplyforatleastayear

But even then, teachers' college administratorswarnedtheProvincethatthewriting wasonthewall.Thesame2018 CBC articlesaid, “Just three years after the Ontario government cut teachers college enrolment in half, the Province may be heading toward a teacher shortage. 'We're seeingareductioninoversupply,andthat'sgoingto continue.” warned Richard Barwell, the Dean of

AreOntariansbecomingcomplacentlivinglifeincrisismode?

education at the University of Ottawa.'” The OntarioCollegeofTeachersalsochimedin,saying that Ontario school boards would need to embark on “vigorous recruitment” strategies to avoid upcomingshortages.

EAs were not paid a wage commensurate withtheworkloadandresponsibility Thepaywas solowthatmanyworkershadtohavetwoorthree jobstomakeendsmeet.Whoisgoingtoworkfor just peanuts on a challenging job that requires patienceandtraining?Anddon'tforget,theyarenot paid when school is out. As a result, there was a mass exodus and eventual shortage in the profession. The increased staff workload led to reduced staff availability to assist students. As a result, the pupils became increasingly frustrated, andanoveralltrendtowardactingoutbecamemore than evident. Some frustrated students became increasingly uncooperative and lashed out with physicalviolence,sometimeshitting,kicking,and biting staff or other children Of course, this lowered the academic achievement of all students intheroom.

The crisis of education workers of all stripes is crippling our education system, both public and separate equally, as well as early childhood care systems. Recently, I had the privilege of meeting with Hillary Howe, principal of George O'Neill Public School, Superior Greenstone District School Board and Greg Arkwright, principal of Fenelon Township Public School,TrilliumLakelandsDistrictSchoolBoard, representing the Ontario Principals' Council (OPC). that provided They shared an OPC report shocking statistics they see in their own schools, whichincludedthefollowing:

• 46% of schools staff shortages 5 days per week.

• 70%haveupto20%oftheirstaffpositions unfilled every day, because a replacement is not available

• 60% of the time, unqualified adults must fillstaffvacancies.

• Most staff shortages are Educational Assistants(54%)andteachers(35%).

The report also noted the following negativerepercussionsduetotheaboveshortages:

• An increase in behavioural issues, violence, fights, bullying and thefts due to fewer adults in the school, all leading to schools that are lesssafe

• A negative impact on learning due to inconsistency of teachers who are away/ill and cancelled/combined classes, resulting in less teachingtimeperstudent

• Lesstimeforstudentswithspecialneedsto spendwiththeirEducationalAssistants(Eas),who are often re-assigned to classrooms to cover for absentteachers

• A disproportionately negative impact on someofourmostmarginalized,at-riskstudentsas specializedprogramsarecancelledorcutback

• An increase in the number of students and

the number of times that students with special needsarenotabletoattendschoolduetoalackof Eas

• Anincreaseinmentalhealthissues,stress, burnout and illness for staff who are trying to fill gapswithoutthehumanorfinancialresourcestodo soadequately

• Principals and vice-principals must cover classesandsupervision,removingthemfromtheir primary school responsibilities and legislative duties.

My office commonly receives calls and letters from parents complaining that their child's school is not meeting their child's needs. Our children are being collectively victimized However, it is important to stress that it is not the fault of school board administration, school officials, or staff. They are as frustrated as the parents and kids themselves. Instead, the root of this growing crisis lies at the feet of the Ford government. But Premier Ford and Education Minister Stephen Leece are safely out of the immediate sight and line of fire in Queen's Park fromfrustratedparents.

It is time for the Ford government to step into the ring and battle Ontario's education crises down to become manageable problems. It is not healthyorreasonableforourOntarians,especially ourchildren,tocontinuethisway

An excellent beginning would be to start with the OPC report and recommendations. Let's face it: next to the teachers, principals are on the frontlines.Theyarebestpositionedtoseeandhear from parents, staff, and students to understand the issues. And they know what needs to be done to address those issues. From there it is the job of government to listen, learn and develop effective strategies to encourage more people to follow career paths that can be an enriching and honourable career What could be better than to know you madeadifferenceinchildren'slives?If Ontario is going to be a contender in the global economy, we need to make effective investments nowsowecanreapthebenefitsinthefuture.

We all know that problems are just part of life. We all handle problems every day and live happy, productive lives. Crises happen, too, but most often, we act to curb them as quickly as possible.Itisnothealthyorsafetoliveinconstant crisis.Itseems,however,thatPremierFordthinks thatitisokaytofeedOntariansasteadystreamof multiple crises is perfectly acceptable The education crisis started out as a problem until his Conservativescametopower

To force Ontarians to endure such prolongedconditionsisnotwhatacompassionate, responsibleleaderdoes.

As always, please feel free to contact my office about these issues or any other provincial matters. You can reach my constituency office by email at mmantha-co@ola.org or by phone Tollfreeat1-800-831-1899.