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ÉSCTrilliumwelcomesÉcoleSacré-Cœur studentsduringCatholicEducationWeek

OnMay10,aspartofCatholicEducation Week activities, students and staff from École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) welcomed students from kindergarten to grade 6 from École Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau).Theeventincludedabarbecueanda fun-filledafternooncelebratingthevitalityofthe twoschoolcommunities.Studentsandstafffrom the secondary school offered a warm welcome andledengagingactivitiesandfunteamgames. The warm welcome, mutual support and big smiles helped forge new friendships between youngandold.Itwasagreatwayforeveryoneto experience the year's theme, “WeAre Called to love”!

“Catholic Education Week is the ideal occasionforourschoolstoshareallthegreatand grand things that we do,” said CSC Nouvelon

Le 10 mai dernier, dans le cadre des activités de la Semaine de l'éducation catholique,lesélèvesetlesmembresdu personnel de l'École secondaire catholique Trillium(Chapleau)ontaccueillilesélèvesdela maternelleàla6eannée de l'École Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) Cette belle rencontre s'est déroulée dans le cadre d'un barbecue et d'un aprèsmidi rempli de plaisir pour célébrer la vitalité des deux communautés

President Ms Suzanne

Salituri “Every day, our students have the chance to show that every gesture of compassion, every act of faith and hope enables them to become sparks that light the way towards a better world. Ourstudentsareourbearersof hope for society and our future.”

C S C N o u v e l o n Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer Mr Paul Henryadded,“Parentsarewell awareoftheaddedvaluethataFrench-language Catholic education provides for their children. This special week makes it possible for us to

experience more deeply this special bond between our staff, our students and the community, and to acknowledge our FrenchlanguageCatholicheritage.”

scolaires Les élèves et les membres du personneldusecondaireontsuoffrirunaccueil plus que chaleureux ainsi qu'animer des activités engageantes et des jeux d'équipes amusants Par cet accueil, cette entraide et par cesgrandssourires,denouvellesamitiésontété forgées entre petits et grands. Ce fut une belle façonpourtousdevivrelathématiquedel'année «Appelésàaimer»!

“Catholic Education Week is the ideal occasion for our schools to share all the great and grand things that we do,” said CSC Nouvelon President Ms. Suzanne Salituri.

“Every day, our students have the chance to

show that every gesture of compassion, every act of faith and hope enables them to become sparksthatlightthewaytowardsabetterworld. Ourstudentsareourbearersofhopeforsociety andourfuture ”

CSC Nouvelon Director of Education andSecretary-TreasurerMr PaulHenryadded, “Parentsarewellawareoftheaddedvaluethata French-language Catholic education provides for their children This special week makes it possible for us to experience more deeply this specialbondbetweenourstaff,ourstudentsand thecommunity,andtoacknowledgeourFrenchlanguageCatholicheritage ”

OntarioConnectingFranco-OntarianstoCareinTimmins New facility will provide the Francophone community with access to culturally appropriate care close to home

The Ontario government is breaking ground on a new health care facility for the Francophone community in Timmins and the surrounding area The Centre de santé communautaire de Timmins (CSC Timmins) is receiving$1.1millionforearlyplanningworkin additiontothe$15.6milliontheprovincewillbe investing to support construction of the new facility

“Our government iscontinuing totake action to connect Ontarians to more convenient care, closer to home,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy PremierandMinisterofHealth.“ThenewCentre desantécommunautairedeTimminsfacilitywill connect the Francophone community in the region to the comprehensive and culturally appropriatehealthcareservicestheyneedinone modernlocation,foryearstocome.”

CSC Timmins currently provides programs and servicessuchasprimarycare,mentalhealthand addictions support, and early childhood and chronic disease services in two temporary

locations.Thisinvestmentwillenabletheteamto connectpeopletocareinanew,modernfacility atoneconvenientlocation.

Once complete, the new CSC Timmins will be able to provide Franco Ontarians in the communitywithaccesstoapproximately18,000 primary care visits and connect up to 20,000 people to the centre's comprehensive health programs each year Medical students will also be able to receive hands-on, onsite practical training under the supervision of a family physician, building on the government's actions to date to invest in the doctors of tomorrow and bolster the province's health workforce to provide care for growing and underserved communities.

“Ensuring all Ontarians have access to high quality health care continues to be at the forefront as our government strengthens publicly-fundedhealthcareineverycornerofthe province,” said Nolan Quinn, Parliamentary Assistant forHealth. “This investment will help

break ground on a state-of-the-art community health centre to serve Timmins' Francophone community,makinghealthcaremoreaccessible intheirnativelanguage.”

ThroughYourHealth:APlanForConnectedand ConvenientCare,Ontarioismakingiteasierand fasterforpeopleofallagestoconnecttothecare theyneed,whereandwhentheyneedit.

CSC Timmins serves Francophones in Timmins and surrounding areas and focuses on patients with complex health needs without a primarycareprovider.

Ontario's plan to build and expand hospitals will lead to investments of nearly $50 billion over the next 10 years in health infrastructure, including close to $36 billion in capital grants. This includes supporting more than 50 hospital projects that would add approximately 3,000 new beds over 10 years to improveaccesstoreliablequalitycare,ontopof the 3,500 the Ontario government has added since2020.

Chapleau Moments

by MichaelJ. Morris

Ian Macdonald and Mike McMullen follow up on their earlier article about the location of the Hudson's Bay outpost at Chapleau, in which they confirmed that it was located on the Nebskwashi River, commonly knownknownastheMemegosProperty,andnot attheOldFortonMulligan'sBay Theyprovide more historical background and make suggestions as to what was at the Old Fort on Mulligan's Bay. Mike McMullen traces his Chapleau connection to 1885 when his greatgreat uncle Patrick Mulligan arrived, and Ian Macdonald spent most of his growing up years there. Mike and Ian visited Chapleau in May 2013 and also attended the Chapleau High Schoolreunionin2012.MikeandIarecousins-our grandmothers May (Mulligan) McMullen and Lil (Mulligan) Morris were sisters Your comments are most welcome My email is mj.morris@live.ca

TheOldFortonMulligan’sBay

ByIanMacdonaldandMikeMcMullen

GrowingupinChapleauinthelateforties and fifties, we were all aware of the story of the oldfortattheMulligan’sBaysideoftheportage toBordenLakeandremembertheruinsoftheold logcabins.Welikemosteverybodyelse,simply accepted this as fact and never questioned whetherornotsuchaforteverexisted.Itwasn’t untilalmostafulllifetimehaspassedthatwereexaminethisoldtaleinthecontextoftheactual historyofthefurtradeintheChapleauregion.It mightbeprudenttostartbytakingastepbackand

IanMacdonaldandMikeMcMullenlookat'OldFort'legend inbroadersweepoffurtradehistoryinChapleauarea

viewingthislocallegendinthebroadersweepof history

ThefurtradeinCanadawascontrolledby the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) since its formationin1670andthenwiththeNorthWest Company (NWC) from the late 18th century until 1821 when, after decades of fierce competition, HBC finally achieved a complete monopoly again by merging with NWC We do knowthatduringthisearlyperiod,bothHBCand NWC maintained trading posts side by side at Michipicoten on Lake Superior and possibly on ornearKapuskasingLakeatthenorthernendof both the Kebsquasheshing and Nemegosenda River systems near the present CNR siding at Elsas.

Following the merger in 1821, HBC eliminated half of their inland trading posts including those on Kapuskasing Lake and concentrated their trading activity on the profitable Missinaibi river route Following construction of the Soo locks in the 1850’s, it becameeasiertosupplytheinlandtradingposts fromMichipicotenonLakeSuperiorratherthan James Bay and the original north-south supply route to and from Moose Factory ceased completely in the 1860s.Thehistoric monopoly oftheHBConthefurtradeinCanadacametoan endin1870withthesaleofHBClands(Rupert’s Land) to the Crown referred to as the Deed of Surrender Thismarkedthebeginningoftheend oftheeraofthestoriedCompanyofAdventurers andthehighlyprofitablefurtradeintheMooseMissinaibiRiverValley.

We now know for certain that the first recorded presence of the HBC in Chapleau was the construction of a Michipicoten subpost in 1884 (Chapleau Outpost) a mile south of ChapleauontheNebskwashiRiver,followedby theopeningofaretailstoreinChapleauin1886 managedbyPeterBell.

Peter Warren Bell was a commissioned officer of the HBC and ChiefTrader and Factor oftheHBCpostatMichipicotenfrom1865until

1886whenhebecamethefirstChiefFactorofthe HBC store in Chapleau. Bell conceived the concept of the outposts at Chapleau, Dog River and Magpie that were built in 1884 to intercept nativetrade.HeremainedChiefFactorincharge of the Michipicoten district at Chapleau from 1886 to 1889 until being replaced by Donald McTavish.

Bell, as evidenced in many lengthy post reports and letters, obviously struggled with the challenges of the new era of aggressive retail competition but remained well respected for his empathy with aboriginal culture and frequently expressed concerns about the impact of the new raileraontraditionalnativelifeandvalues.One testament to Bell's contribution to the development of this region of Northern Ontario wasthenamingofarailwaysidinginhishonour at Peterbell, Ontario where the CN line crosses thehistoricMissinaibiRiver.

Thereisnoevidencetodatetosupportthe notionthatHBCwaseverlocatedonMulligan’s Bay Weknow,forcertain,thatthesiteoftheold Cont’donP.5

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from OTTAWA Rapport d’Ottawa

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

This week, Policy Horizons Canada, a think tank that explores trends to examine potential challenges future Canadians and governmentsmayneedtocontendwith,released areporttitledDisruptionsontheHorizons.It'san interesting document that tasked over 500 separate stakeholders with describing what they believe to be the most likely to reshape or challenge the Canadian way of life It's a fascinating thought experiment that lays out the majorissueswewilllikelyneedtodealwith.

The report also examines the interconnectivityof such events, and how likely oneeventwouldleadintoanother,acrossthefive broad categories of Society, Health, Politics/Geopolitics, Economy, and Environment. The report attempts to categorize thetop 10 disruptions (those both most likelyto happen and what will have the largest impact). Whileitcertainlyisn'tsummerbeachreading,it may be helpful in guiding where we should be heading in terms of policy development and politicaldiscourse.

In the Society category, there are three very important matters, including downward socialmobilityisthenorm,artificialintelligence running wild, and the most likely disruption on theirlist,peoplecannottellwhatistrueandwhat is not. These are all concerning issues, and in many ways are tied together. When discussing that last point, the report states “More powerful generativeAItools,decliningtrustintraditional knowledgesources,andalgorithmsdesignedfor emotional engagement rather than factual reporting could increase distrust and social fragmentation.Morepeoplemayliveinseparate realitiesshapedbytheirpersonalizedmediaand informationecosystems.”

In terms of the Health category, there is onlyonedisruptionlistedamongthetopten,but it's a demonstrably large issue: healthcare systems collapse. We have seen our healthcare system strained over the past several years. As statedinthereport“Existingpressuressuchasan agingpopulation,increasedratesofdegenerative disease, labour shortages, and limited funding capacitymaybestrainingthefutureofCanada's healthcaresystem.Newcompoundingriskssuch as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biological threats, and augmented humans could further pushthesystembeyondthebrink.”

In terms of the Environment category,

DisruptionsontheHorizonsReportGives

two are referenced: biodiversity is lost and ecosystems collapse, & emergency response is overwhelmed. With both categories, the causes are similar (climate change, air and water pollution,etc.)Thesemattersmay,inmanyways, bethemostpressingofourtime.Thechallengeis ensuringthatwehavethepoliticalwilltodowhat wemusttoprotectourenvironment,andinmany ways reflect other issues such as mis- and disinformation that causes people to question whether we are actually doing significant damagetotheworldwelivein;whichseemslike adifficultissuetoignoreconsideringthegrowing frequencyofwildfiresandothernaturaldisasters.

InthePolitics/Geopoliticscategory,there are three matters listed in the report's top ten: cyberattacks disable critical infrastructure, billionaires run the world, and democratic systemsbreakdown.Weareseeingthesematters come to fruition, with cyber and ransomware attacksmoreandmorefrequently(LondonDrugs being the most high-profile case recently). On

billionaires, the report states concerns ranging from the use of their vast wealth to influence publicopinion,whichisn'texactlyanewissue,to issuesthatexceedthecurrentworldorder,suchas “gain warfare capabilities and control over naturalresourcesandstrategicassets.”

The final issue in the top ten, vital natural resources are scarce, feels oddly emblematic of and tied to each other matter discussed by the report.

While the Disruptions on the Horizons reportmayfeelfairlydoom-and-gloom,itshould alsobeseenasapotentialrallyingpointforclear systemic change on a number of fronts. The authors are clear that it's an exploration of theoreticaldisruptions.Wecanandshouldfocus on areas where we can affect positive change, whether that means adapting to and fighting the worst effects of climate change, regulating AI nowbeforeitbecomesanimmenseproblemlater, or safeguarding our healthcare system now beforeourcurrentcracksbecomefissures.

LerapportPerturbationsàl'horizonoffreunguidesurlesdéfisàvenirpourleCanada

Cette semaine, Horizons de politiques Canada,unlaboratoired'idéesoùl'onausculteles tendances dans le but d'analyser les défis auxquelslesprochainesgénérationsdeCanadienset les futurs gouvernements pourraient devoir se préparer, a publié un rapport intitulé Perturbations à l'horizon. Ce document des plus intéressants a mis à contribution plus de 500 parties prenantes indépendantes auxquelles on a demandédedécrirequellesperturbationsétaient, selonelles,lesplussusceptiblesderemodelerou deremettreenquestionlemodedeviecanadien. Cet exercice de réflexion fascinant définit les enjeux marquants auxquels nous devrons vraisemblablementfaireface.

Le rapport examine également les interconnexionsentrecesévénementsetréfléchit à la probabilité qu'une perturbation en entraîne une autre, à travers les cinq grandes catégories quesontlasociété,lasanté,lapolitique/géopolitique,l'économieetl'environnement.Lesauteurs durapporttententdecatégoriserles10principales perturbations (celles dont la probabilité et l'impact combinés sont les plus élevés) Ce rapport n'a certainement rien d'une lecture de vacances à la plage, mais il peut s'avérer utile pour éclairer l'élaboration des politiques et orienterlesdébats.

Troisdesperturbationsénuméréesdansla catégorieSociétéportentsurdesquestionsd'une grande importance Ces perturbations sont formulées comme suit : la mobilité sociale descendante est la norme, l'intelligence artificielle se déchaîne et, présentée comme étant la perturbation la plus susceptible de se produire, les gens ne peuvent pas dire ce qui est vrai et ce quinel'estpas.Cesquestionssonttoutespréoc-

cupanteset,àbiendeségards,liéeslesunesaux autres. Dans une discussion sur ce troisième point, le rapport précise : « Des outils d'IA génératifs plus puissants, le déclin de la confiance dans les sources de connaissances traditionnelles et des algorithmes conçus pour susciter l'engagement émotionnel plutôt que des rapportsfactuelspourraientaccroîtrelaméfiance et la fragmentation sociale. Un plus grand nombre de personnes pourraient vivre dans des réalités distinctes, façonnées par leurs médias personnalisés et leurs écosystèmes d'infor mation.»

Uneseuledesperturbationsfigurantdans la catégorie Santé fait partie du palmarès des 10 principales perturbations, mais elle est manifestement de taille : les systèmes de santé s'effondrent.Cesdernièresannées,notresystème de soins de santé a été mis à rude épreuve. Pour citerlerapport:«Lespressionsexistantes,telles que le vieillissement de la population, l'augmentation des taux de maladies dégénératives,lespénuriesdemain-d'œuvreetlescapacités de financement limitées, pourraient peser sur l'avenir du système de santé canadien. De nouveaux risques aggravants, tels que la résistance aux antimicrobiens, les menaces biologiques et l'augmentation de l'être humain, pourraient pousserlesystèmeauborddugouffre.

Deux perturbations sont citées dans la catégorie Environnement : la biodiversité disparaît et les écosystèmes s'effondrent et les mesures d'urgence sont débordées. Les causes sont similaires dans les deux cas (changements climatiques,pollutiondel'airetdel'eau,etc.).À biendeségards,cesenjeuxsontpeut-êtrelesplus SuiteP.11

ChapleauMoments

Cont’dfromP.3 fortonMulligan’sBaywascrownlandfrom1870 until 1907 when it was transferred to John Mathew Birmingham of Kingston, Ontario, as a landgrant(191acres).In1901,anActtoprovide for the appropriation of certain lands for the Volunteers who served in South Africa and the Volunteer Militia who served on the frontier in 1866 was passed in Ontario To be eligible, one had to have been a resident or domiciled in Ontarioatthetimeofenlistmentorenrolmentfor activeservice Mr Birminghamwasonewhomet the criteria As result of the Act, land grants (usually 160 acres) were available in 27 townships in Northern Ontario, including Cochrane Township in the Sudbury District where Mulligan’sBayislocated.

One is left to speculate, therefore, on the erapriorto1870.Perhapsduringtheearlydaysof heatedcompetitionbetween HBC andthe NWC intheperiodfrom1770to1821,oneortheother company may have built an outpost in the Chapleau area. Unfortunately, there is no record

of such a post anywhere in the HBC archives and many NWC records have been lost. The possibility of a hastily built log buildingsurvivingfromtheearly 1800s until the mid-20th century is also very unlikely A more reasonable argument might be that a cabin(s) was built on the site by an independent trader following the end of the HBC monopoly, sometime between 1870and1907.

The location was obviously on an established canoe route with an excellent natural beach.Another possibility is that somebody simply built a cabin there as a summering place. The present owner, Bruce Poynter, has discovered many artifacts on the site that suggest that the Mulligan’s Bay site, given a natural beach and location on a major

route could well have been an important aboriginalmeetingplacelongbeforethefurtrade erabegan

OPPInvestigatingSuspiciousDeath Deceased Identified, Homicide Investigation

Police have identified the deceased in a suspicious investigation, which is beingtreatedasafirearm-relatedhomicide,inEganTownship.

OnMay23,2024,membersoftheOntarioProvincialPolice(OPP)locateda deceased person in a wooded area in Egan Township. The deceased has been identifiedasMarcelTHOMA,30yearsold,ofPetawawa.

PolicecontinuetomakeattemptstolocateLucasMACDONALD,age43, of Egan Township, who has two warrants issued for his arrest for breach of recognizance, contrary to section 811 of the Criminal Code, for unrelated matters. Investigators also believe that he may be in possession of a firearm and has information regarding the death investigation. If located, use extreme caution, call policeanddonotapproach.

Heisdescribedas5'8"(172cm)tallwithdarkcollar-lengthhairwithsome grey,athinshortbeard,wearingaballcapwithabandanaunderneathit,andwraparoundsunglasses.

TheOPPremindsallmembersofthepublictobeawareoftheirsurroundings andpersonalsafetyatalltimesandtocallthepolicetoreportanysuspiciousactivity

TheSouthPorcupineOPPCrimeUnitiscontinuingtheinvestigationunder the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Services and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

WANTED

Anyone with information regarding thisinvestigationorthewhereaboutsofLucas MACDONALD isurgedtocontactthe OPP at 1-888-310-1122 Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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OntarioDeliveringChoiceandConveniencebyExpanding theSaleofAlcoholicBeveragesStartingthisSummer

Phased rollout will allow beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages to be sold in convenience, grocery and big-box stores

TheOntariogovernmentisdeliveringon itscommitmenttoexpandtheprovince'salcohol beverage marketplace to increase choice and convenience for shoppers earlier than planned. Starting in August, consumers will be able to purchase new products like coolers and other ready-to-drink beverages alongside more pack sizesatgrocerystoresthatcurrentlysellwineor beer,followedbynewretailersbeingabletosell an increased selection of local, domestic and international alcohol products in a safe and responsiblemanner.BytheendofOctober2024, everyconvenience,groceryandbig-boxstorein Ontario will be ableto sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages if they choosetodoso.

“Wearedeliveringonourcommitmentto give consumers in Ontario the choice and convenience every other Canadian enjoys and we'redoingsoevensoonerthanwehadoriginally promised,” said Premier Doug Ford. “In the coming weeks and months, people in Ontario, like many Canadians across the country, will have the option to responsibly and conveniently purchaseacaseofbeerorabottleofwineontheir wayuptothecottageortoasummerbarbecue,all while having even more opportunity to support localOntariobreweriesandwineries.”

The phased expansion and rollout will begin later this summer and will include the followingmilestones:

OnAugust1,2024,theupto450grocery storesthatarecurrentlylicensedtosellbeer,cider or wine will also be able to sell ready-to-drink beverages.Thesegrocerystoreswillalsobeable to start offering consumers large-pack sizes like the30-packthatispopularinQuebec.

After September 5, 2024, all eligible conveniencestoreswillbeabletosellbeer,cider, wineandready-to-drinkalcoholicbeverages.

After October 31, 2024, all eligible grocery and big-box stores will be able to sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink beverages,includinginlargepacksizes.

Through this phased rollout, the governmentiscreatingtheconditionsforamore open and convenient alcohol beverage marketplace. Individual retailers and businesses will make their own decisions about how they participateandwhen.

“Our responsible and balanced approach treats Ontario consumers like adults by giving them more choice and convenience, while also

supportingOntarioretailers,domesticproducers and workers in the alcohol industry,” said Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy. “As we launchthisnewmarketplace,wewillcontinueto meet, consult and work closely with industry partners, local beverage alcohol producers and otherstakeholders.”

As part of its agreement with The Beer Store, the Ontario government is providing The Beer Store with up to $225 million to make the necessaryinvestmentsoverthenext19monthsto support a stable transition to a more open and convenient marketplace, including funding to protectjobsacrosstheprovinceandtokeepThe Beer Store locations open for the continued availabilityofrecyclingandbottlereturn.

The government has posted the regulations related to eligibility and license structure, along with the terms of who can sell alcohol, the rules for selling alcohol, including the social responsibility standards and the licensing framework, which will be on a first come, first served basis The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) oversees the enforcement of the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, and determines consequenceforretailerswhobreachtheserules, uptoandincludingthelossoftheirlicencetosell alcohol. If a retailer's licence is revoked or an applicationisdenied,theycannotreapplyfortwo years.TheAGCOwillbetakingstrongmeasures withrespecttosocialresponsibilityinfractionsas partofitscontinuedroleinthenewmarketplace.

As the announced in December 2023, government is providing an additional $10 million over five years to support social responsibilityandpublichealtheffortstoensure alcoholcontinuestobesoldandconsumedsafely in the expanded marketplace Existing requirements related to staff training, minimum pricing, hours of sale and warning signs will be maintained and applied to all new retail outlets. AswasalsopreviouslyannouncedinDecember, the government is supporting Ontario alcohol beverage producers with a range of transitional and time-limited supports as they adapt to this newmarketplace.

Over time, this new, more open marketplace will introduce up to 8,500 new stores where consumers can purchase these products, the largest expansion of consumer choice and convenience since the end of prohibitionalmost100yearsago.

TheBeerStoreand LCBO willcontinue to play a significant role in the future marketplace, with The Beer Store continuing to be active in distribution, recycling and as a retailer. The Beer Store will continue to run the effective and efficient provincewide recycling program for alcoholic beverage containers until at least 2031, which helps keep costs down for producers and consumers while helping to protect the environment by diverting significant amountsofwastefromlandfills.TheLCBOwill remainapublicassetandwillcontinuetooperate asawholesalerandaretailer Afullcomplement of beverages like vodka, gin and whisky will continue to be sold exclusively through the LCBO network As part of this expansion, consumers will also benefit from competitive retailpricingacrossallnewpointsofsaleandThe BeerStore.

QuickFacts

Ontariohaltedtheestimated4.6percent increasetothebeerbasictaxandLCBOmark-up ratesthatwasscheduledforMarch1,2024.This increase would have resulted from rates being indexed to inflation, which the government has consistently stopped over the last six years, resultinginapproximately$200millioninrelief. This latest freeze will be in place for two years, untilMarch1,2026.

· The government has been working closelywiththe TheBeerStore LCBO,AGCO, and other retailers as it prepares to launch this newmarketplace.Thegovernmentwillcontinue tomeetandconsultwithindustrypartners,local beverage alcohol producers and other stakeholders on additional areas of the future marketplace.Thegovernmentwillalsoconducta broader review of taxes and fees on beer, wine and alcoholic beverages with the aim of promoting a fairer and more competitive marketplace for Ontario-based products and consumers.Thegovernmentexpectsthisreview tobecompletedbeforetheendoftheyear Ontario has reached an agreement with The Beer Store to help create the conditions to increase choice and convenience for consumers starting in summer 2024 As part of this agreement,TheBeerStorehasagreedtocontinue to run the provincewide recycling program for alcoholicbeveragecontainersuntilatleast2031 as part of a transition period in the new marketplace.

OntarioProtectingWalleyePopulationsWhileEnsuringHunterSafety

The Ontario government is ensuring hunter safety while safeguarding walleye populations in remote locations, by ensuring anglersdonotexceedtheirfishpossessionlimits.

AgroupofsixmenfromEasternOntario havebeenfinedatotalof$5,510forhuntingand fishingrelatedoffences.

Mathew Turner of Plainville, Robert

Patrick of Roslin, Dennis Christie of Trenton and Keith Turk of Gananoque pleaded guilty to possession of fish over the legal limit and were each fined$835.

J a m e s Tu r n e r o f

Frankford pleaded guilty to possession of fish over the legal limit and failing to wear proper hunter orange while hunting. He wasfinedatotalof$1,135.

George Sweanor of

Trenton pleaded guilty to possession of fish over the legal limit and failing to carry his licence while hunting. He was finedatotalof$1,035.

The court heard that on September 22, 2023, Cochrane conservation officers were conductingaerialenforcementnorthofCochrane andlandedforinspectionatafly-inmoosecamp onNatogamiLake.Theofficersfoundthegroup of six in possession of 47 walleye, 25 walleye over their legal limit. The overlimit of walleye wassubsequentlyseized.

Justice of the Peace Jean-Marie Blier heard the case remotely in the Ontario Court of Justice,Cochrane,onMarch5,2024.

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.

Thebestoilstocookwithifyouhavearthritis

(NC) Oils and fats often have a bad reputation, but removing them fromyourdietcanbedetrimentaltoyouroverallhealth Infact,for people living with arthritis, incorporating mono- and polyunsaturatedfatslikeavocados,nuts,seedsandomega-3fatsintoyour meals is proven to support immune system function and reduce overallinflammation

Discover the healthiest oils for arthritis, ranked in three categories: Everydayessentials:Theseoilsaremulti-purposepowerhouseswith valuablefatsandnutrients

Classic olive oil:Amix of extra-virgin and refined olive oil thatishighinmono-unsaturatedfats Ithasahighsmokepoint,soit canwithstandhighertemperaturesbeforeproducingsmokeandfree radicals (unstable molecules) that can be harmful to the body It’s greatforgrilling,sautéing,roasting,bakingandpanfrying.

Avocadooil:Highinmono-unsaturatedfatsandantioxidants and with a higher smoke point, avocado oil is a great alternative to oliveoilforhigh-heatcookingandbaking.

Extra-virginoliveoil:Alsoknownas“EVOO,”ithashigh anti-inflammatoryantioxidantsandisanexcellentsourceofunsaturatedfats.Tryitforlow-heatsautéing.

Occasional indulgences: These oils have great health benefits but fewerthantheessentials

Peanut oil: Contains heart-healthy, natural compounds found in plants and is great for stir-frying because of its medium-high smoke point

Grapeseed oil: A good all-purpose oil for cooking,bakingandstirfrying that is high in omega-6fats,whichcan increase inflammation when consumed in excess, so use occasionally

Flaxseed oil: The bestoilsourceofomega3 fats It helps to reduce inflammation, lower “bad” cholesterol, prevent blood clotting and benefit overall health. It should not be heated, so use it in salad dressings, dips and marinadesinstead

Hemp oil: Contains omega-3fatsandishigh in polyunsaturated fats Its medium smoke point makes it great for cooking over medium

heat.

Canola oil: Extremelyversatile Itcontainsomega-3fatsandhasa medium-highsmokepoint,soitworkswellforhighertemperatures

Sunfloweroil:Naturallyhighinpolyunsaturatedfatsandomega-6s. Greatforbrowning,searinganddeepfryingduetoitshighsmokepoint Usesparingly:Theseoilsarehighinsaturatedfatsandcontainfewerhealth benefits.

Coconutoil:Despitethehypeoverotherplantoils,bothrefinedand unrefinedcoconutoilarehighincholesterol-raisingsaturatedfats.Enjoyit butuseitsparingly.

Ghee: Also known as clarified butter, it is made by slowly melting butter while allowing the water to evaporate Ghee has been promoted to reduce inflammation based onanimalstudies,but moreresearchisneeded.

Palm oil: High insaturatedfatsandhas a high smoke point. Considerusingredpalm oil as it’s less processed than regular palm oil andhasantioxidantsand other beneficial plant chemicals.

F i n d m o r e nutrition tips from Arthritis Society C a n a d a a t arthritis.ca/living-well.

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The Royal Canadian Legion, Harry SearleBranch5,wishestothanktheteachers and parents who have supported students in thecompetitions SpecialthankstoComrade JimApsey,1stVicePresident,forrunningan excellent Poppy Campaign Prizes for our

Remembrance themed competitions are made possible through our Poppy funds Over 150 Chapleau students took part in Legion Youth Education events this year. Congratulations to all participants and winners!

In total 42 awards were presented:

26 Posterand 7 LiteraryAwards from our local competition; 7 Zone or District winners(4Poster,3Literary); Zone Public Speaking Trophy: Tristan Lortie, Grade 3 student, Chapleau Elementary. Legion Chess Club champion: SydneyBernier,Grade3student,ÉcoleSacréCoeur.

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La filiale 5 de la Légion royale canadienne, Harry Searle, souhaite remercier tous ceux qui ontsoutenulesétudiantsdanslescompétitions Un merci spécial au camarade Jim Apsey, 1er

vice-président, pour son travail en tant que présidentdePoppy. Lesprixpournosconcours surlethèmeduSouvenirsontrenduspossibles grâce aux fonds du coquelicot Plus de 150

élèves ont participé aux activités d'éducation des jeunes de la Légion cette année. Félicitations à tous les participants et aux gagnants!

Zone Public Speaking Trophy: Tristan Lortie, Grade 3 student, Chapleau Elementary

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MOMENTS IN TIME

OnJune11,1509,England'sKingHenryVIIImarriedthe firstofhisill-fatedwives,CatherineofAragon.Whenshe failedtoproduceamaleheir,hedivorcedheragainstthe willoftheRomanCatholicChurch,triggeringthecountry's ProtestantReformation.Catherinespentherlastyearsin isolation and continued to consider herself England's rightfulqueenuntilherdeath.

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Dans la catégorie Politique/géopolitique figurent trois des dix principales perturbations misesenreliefdanslerapport:lescyberattaques perturbent les infrastructures essentielles, les milliardaires dirigent le monde et les systèmes démocratiques s'effondrent. Ces questions, nous ensommestémoins,sontdevenuesréalitéavecla multiplication des cyberattaques et des attaques par rançongiciel (la chaîne de magasins London Drugsétantlecasleplusmédiatisérécemment).

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Wearesoveryfortunatetoliveinarugged, beautifulregionwithsomanynaturalwondersand opportunitiesat our doorstep.Whata privilegeto callthisplacehome.As I travelandmeetpeople, it's easy to see why businesses associated with travel and tourism in Algoma-Manitoulin have historically enjoyed economic strength and stability But in life, things change. We cannot afford to take such benefits for granted.We must stay on top of our game, understanding that visitors'needsandexpectationschange.Therefore, somustwe.

Thetravelandtourismsectoraccountsfor a significant portion of Northern Ontario's economy. According to Destination Northern Ontario, the North welcomes approximately 9 million visitors annually It generates over $1.6 billioninreceiptsforgoodsandservices.Theyalso report that the Ontario government enjoys over $500 billion in tax revenue generated here in the North.So,thereisnoquestionthattheyshouldsit upandtakenotice.

Given the above statistics, I have always wondered why the Ontario government has historically not fully capitalized on our assets by promoting Northern Ontario's tourism opportunitiesandbusinessstrength.

According to Destination Ontario, "Sustainable tourism is defined by the United NationsEnvironmentProgramandUnitedNations WorldTourismOrganizationas"tourismthattakes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmentalimpacts, addressing the needsofvisitors,theindustry,theenvironmentand host communities." They argue that "Northern Ontario's natural resources are the foundation of the region's tourism experiences. It is imperative thatitreceivestheverybestcarefromcurrentand future generations to ensure the sustainability of theindustry."

Overtheyears,myofficehasreceivedmanycalls, letters and emails from constituents, visitors and business operators who suggest or request investment in more and better-outfitted facilities such as roadside rest areas They call for improvements,includingpubliclymaintainedrest areas, washrooms and garbage disposal facilities onbeachesandparks.

The most frequent correspondence concernsthesectionoftheTransCanadaHighway fromSaultSte.Marienorthwardalongthecoastof Lake Superior This stretch's scenic beauty rivals thatof beachesworldwide.Someof thesevenues have been popular with families for generations. Oneconstituentsentmenostalgicphotoscovering severaldecadesshowingdozensofcarsparkedin

NewandRehabilitatedHighwayRestAreasinAlgoma-Manitoulin

designatedparkingspacescreatedalongHwy.17, where families gathered for swimming and picnickingalongthebeaches.

Historically, in some locations, the beaches had toilet facilities maintained and cleaned regularly Today, rest areas are the responsibility of either the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Ministry of the Environment,ConservationandParks(MECP)or the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)–dependingonthelocationandclientele served. However, decisions were made to save money,sothefacilitiesbecamepoorlymaintained over time. As a result, they ended up being vandalizedand,inlateryears,permanentlyclosed as theywere an embarrassment.Themistakewas cuttingthemaintenanceinthefirstplace.Howcan we expectpeopleto treat facilitieswith respectif theyarenotcaredforby ourownofficials?Now, most rest area washroom facilities are entirely gone.

Over the years, I have written to various ministers, reminding them of the importance of attracting visitors to stop and enjoy the beautiful sights.Enticingpeopletostopandenjoyabeach, even if intended briefly, will encourage some to stay longer, buy meals, make purchases, and pay foraccommodations.Iftheyenjoytheexperience, theywillremember,return,andtellothers.

Until recently, the ministries have responded that they saw no reason to waste tax dollars providing a service readily available at a localgasstation,storeorrestaurant.Theministries failedto recognizeseveralpointswhen preparing their responses If a person needs to use a washroom while enjoying the beach, especially withayoungfamily,theywouldhavetopackupto gotoabusiness,meaningtheywilllikelyjustkeep on going and shorten the experience. So, forget aboutword-of-mouthrecommendations.Also,the ministries failed to consider that disposable tourism dollars range broadly from family to family.Somecan'taffordtospend$30or$40ona meal–justtobecomeapayingcustomerpermitted touseabusinesswashroom.Thisisespeciallytrue lastyearandthisyearwithhighinflationrates.To attract and facilitate an enjoyable experience, we must make it convenient, affordable, and enjoyable.

It is important to remember thatAlgomaManitoulin is a destination where residents and visitors enjoy year-round access to our natural bounty Living here as we do, we know the outstanding opportunities available on our doorstep, such as hunting, fishing, fall colour tours,skiing,sledding,hiking,you nameit. If we want visitors to consider coming here to spend theirtouristdollars,theyneedtofeelconfidentthat facilities are available and that we are open for businessyear-round.

During the pandemic, when access to businessesandtheirusualfacilitieswassomewhat

limited, the government chose to maintain some rest areas in winter months, including snow plowing and keeping the washrooms open. This proved to be a real hit in our region. I know this because my office received complaints when the Province reversed its practice a couple of years later,andthewinteraccesssiteswereclosedagain betweenThanksgivingandVictoriaDayweekend.

I will give credit where credit is due; it seems the government may be following up with some much-needed changes to its policies and plans, hopefully encouraging tourism and recreationintheNorth.

A partnership was formed between the Provinceand the Municipalityof Manitouwadge. Theplanreleasedhasthefacilityfullyoperational year-round, including an Ontario Northland Bus pick-up/drop-off.

An article in the April 27, 2024, issue of TheSaultStarfeaturedastoryaboutarestareain Batchewana currently undergoing rehabilitation andimprovement.Thehighwayentranceandexit arebeingseparatedtomakeitsaferformotorists. The parking lot will be reconfigured to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. The building will feature better lighting and enhanced washroom facilities. On top of getting these improvements, the rest of the area will be open year-round.

MTO has informed my office of several newrestareaprojectsonthehorizonforAlgomaManitoulin, part of a "five-year expansion programtoprovidethepublicwithmoreplacesto stop and rest safely. Once complete,there will be 10newrestareasbuiltandtherehabilitationof14 others.Manyoftheserestareaswillincludeheated all-seasonwashroomsintheNorthtobetterserve motorists and commercial drivers. Work has already started for the new rest area facilities in Algoma-ManitoulinatAgawa Bay, Wawa,White River,Dubreuilville(Highway17and519)andat theintersectionofHighway101&129."

Plans for the new facilities are reportedly in the preliminary design stages; therefore, specificsareunavailable.However,wehavebeen informedthattheMTOhasnowmadeitapriority todesignrestareaswiththeintentionofyear-round operation,includingheatedwashroomfacilities.

This would seem to be an about-face that theNorthernOntariotourismcommunity,business operatorsandresidentshavelongedfor

WeNorthernerslovethisland,andweare proudandhappytosharewithvisitorsfromfarand wide what we get to enjoy at our doorstep. Northern business owners deserve the same opportunities,support,andprosperityasoperators elsewhereintheprovince.

Asalways,Iinviteyoutocontactmyoffice abouttheseissuesoranyotherprovincialmatters. Youcanreachmyconstituencyofficebyemailat mmantha-co@ola.orgorcallToll-free1-800-8311899.