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SoldOutMemorialGalaaGlitteringAffairWithHeart
BySteveSchmidt
Chapleau turned out in its formal finest and in great numbers. ArenaHallwasfilledforthehottestticketin town. The formal gala was a fundraising event memorializing the 30th anniversary of the tragic death in a housefireofeventorganizersAnnieGilbert'shusbandPauland DianeDaigle-Dinel'sdaughterMelanie.
"Iwasleftheartbrokenwithmy14-month-olddaughter andpregnantwithtwins,saysAnnie. "Duringthatdevastating time, the community of Chapleau showed incredible generosity, offering help and support in ways I will never forget.Whenthe30thanniversarywasapproaching,Iknewit wastimetoreturnandgiveback."
AnnieapproachedDianeandeighteenmonthslaterthe Winter Wonderland Formal was realized, raising $11,963.59 fortheChapleauFirefighterAssociationtocoveraportionof the cost of the new battery-operated Jaws of Life. 25 smoke alarmsweregivenawayattheGalatoanyonewhoneededone.
Gifts were purchased for every resident at the Bignucolo Residence, along with craft supplies, treats for bingo prizes, and $500 in gift cards and cash for the activity department to use as needed. Additionally they delivered 65 gifts to the EarlyON Centre for the Angel Tree program, helpingchildreninneedthiscomingChristmas.
The Legion donated $500 of their bar proceeds to the firefightersaswell.
Said Diane Daigle-Dinel, "The eveningandturnoutwasamazing,more than we could ever imagine and the money raised has surpassed anything we could imagine " She vows to continue the work: "I am on a mission to continue to help as many organizations in Chapleau as I canincludingthefiredepartment."
OntarioHelpingVeteransFindRewardingCareersFaster Investment will help veterans turn military experience into college and university credits
The Ontario government is investing $575,000 to help Canadian Armed Forces members turn the skills they developed during their service into the postsecondary credits they need to land in-demand jobs. This investment will make it easier and faster for veterans and othermilitary-connectedlearnerstotransitionto civilian life, while building on the province's historic measures and investments to build a strong, resilient workforce that can support the mostcompetitiveeconomyintheG7.
“Our government will always stand up for those who have put their lives on the line to protect Ontario,” said Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges,Universities,ResearchExcellenceand Security “By recognizing the valuable skills veteranshavegainedthroughtheirservice,we're helping them enter rewarding and in-demand careers faster while strengthening Ontario's highlyskilledworkforce.”
Throughthisinvestment,theOntarioCouncilon Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) has launched Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) projects at six publicly funded colleges and universities across Ontario, including:FanshaweCollege,GeorgianCollege, Canadore College, Lakehead University, the
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University of Waterloo and the University of Windsor Theseprojectsinclude:
· Recognizing the skills and experiences gained from the Canadian Armed Forces as credits toward a university-level Bachelor of Engineering.
· Developing Al-powered tools to automateandspeeduppriorlearningassessmentand recognition processes for military-connected learners.
· Creating a new platform to help postsecondary administrators identify course equivalenciesbasedonmilitaryrecords.
· Creatingacoursecreditbankthatallows veteranstoquicklyidentifyoptionsforaccessing postsecondaryprograms.
· Standardizing the prior learning assessment and recognition of military training and experience.
Robert “Bob” Woods
After a brief battle with cancer Bob decided to proceed with the MAID program on Saturday, November 8, 2025, he wasinhis84thyear PredeceasedbyhismotherMaryWoods, andbelovedsisterSharon.SurvivedbyhissonsDerek,Brent (Priscilla) andTodd and sister Brenda Wasilewski. He will be missedbyhisgrandchildrenRyker,Cam,ColeandJake.Bob will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews Stephanie (Bill), Dana (Jordan), Michael (Tina), Jason and Nichol.
“As we commemorate Veterans' Week, our government is undertaking meaningful action to help support our veterans as they transition to civilian life,” said Graham McGregor, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. “This investment will ensure the skills obtained from those who have served are recognized b y p o s ts e c o n d a r y institutions and used to fuel their future careers.”
Bob was born in Rouyn Noranda, Quebec on November 12,1940andmovedtoChapleau,Ontarioatayoungageand consideredithishome.BobakaBowmanIYKYK,wasanavidoutdoorsman.He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and golf.As known to all, Bob was a diehard Toronto Maple Leaf fan and was a staunch Soo Greyhounds fan and season ticket holder Bob found many summers refuge at Borden/Loon Lake.After 37 yearsofservicewithCPRail,BobretiredtoNorthBay,eventuallysettlinginSault SteMarie.
AsperBob'swishes,cremationwilltakeplace,andnovisitationorfuneral will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to theAlgoma ResidentialCommunityHospice(ARCH)ortheCanadianCancerSociety
The family has eternal gratitude to the staff at the SaultArea Hospital –especiallyhisNursePractitionerAmyEsposito,Dr Rassouli,Oncologist,Nurse Jen, Oncology, Dr Buehner and Dr Bowen, Palliative care. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to Dr O'Brien, MAID Bob was truly fortunate to receive such dedicatedcareinhisfinalstages.ArrangementsentrustedtoNorthwoodFuneral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 0B6, 705-945-7758). Fond memories and expressions of sympathymaybeofferedatwww.northwoodfuneral.com
Veteran and Family Connected Campus Consortiumisalsoreceivingfundingtoidentify anddevelopbestpracticesfortherecognitionof Canadian Armed Forces training within the Ontariopostsecondarysystem.
“Military-connected learners enrich classrooms and campuses with their insightful perspectives, diverse experiences and tremendous work ethic,” said Dr Adrienne Galway, President and CEO, Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT). “ONCAT is honoured to steward new postsecondary initiatives that recognize the transferability of militarytrainingandempowerlearnerstopursue theirnexteducationandemploymentgoals.”
“As a Military-Connected College, we supportCanada'smilitarymembersandveterans because it's a great opportunity to tap into their skills and knowledge while helping them progress in their military careers or make the transition to civilian life,” says Fanshawe President PeterDevlin.“ThePLARisanimportanttoolto assess veterans' military experiences, ensuring theirtransitiontoaciviliancareerissmoothand to provide credit or advanced standing for their previouslearning.”
This Veterans Week, Ontario is proud to honour veterans and their families by helping them find rewarding careers that reflect their skills and dedication. Recognizing military experience as part of Ontario's postsecondary system supports the province's broader strategy toaddresstheneedforskilledtradesworkersfor in-demandjobsanddeliveronitsmorethan$201 billion plan to build more hospitals, schools, highways and other important infrastructure
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Diana Collings (Gauthier) 1939 - 2025
DianapassedawaypeacefullyattheKingston HealthSciencesCentrewithlovingfamilybyher side on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in her 86th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband James Collings Sr. Dear and loving mother of James Collings Jr (Andrea), (former wife Donna), Judy Bannon (Jim), Nancy Santerre (Jim) and the late Lance Collings (Natalie).Proudgrandmotherof13andgreatgrandmotherof 2. Dear sister of Frances Leclerc and the late Raymond Gauthier
Cremationhastakenplace.AprivatefamilyInterment will be held in the spring. For those desiring, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciatedbythefamily.Arrangementshavebeenentrusted toPayneFuneralHomeinOdessa.
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CouncilBriefs
Cont’dfromP.4
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau does hereby approve the Letter of Support to be submitted upon the completion of the missing legal components on the document and Final reviewofCouncil. Carried.
5. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT: None
6. CONSENTAGENDA
RESOLUTION15-233:
P.BERNIER–L.BERNIER
WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Chapleau has reviewed the Consent Agenda consistingof:
6.1 CouncilandCommitteeMeetingMinutes
6.1.1 Special Council Meeting Minutes for
OntarioProtecting AgainstUnsafeHunting
The Ontario government is safeguarding the public against illegal hunting practices by ensuringhuntersfollowtherulesandregulations.
Daniel Campbell of Lansdowne pleaded guiltytounlawfullydischargingafirearmfroma conveyance and using a boat to harass wildlife. Hewasfinedatotalof$5,010.
David Desjardins of Lansdowne pleaded guiltytounlawfullydischargingafirearmfroma conveyance and using a boat to harass wildlife. Hewasfinedatotalof$5,010.
In addition, both individuals’ hunting licencesaresuspendedforaminimumofoneyear andupuntilalloutstandingfinesarepaid.
ThecourtheardthatonOctober17,2024, conservation officers were on an aerial enforcement flight and contacted Campbell and Desjardins on Tatachikapika Lake, north of Gogama, while they were engaged in hunting moose An investigation determined that on October 12, 2024, they had harvested a bull moose from a moving boat in the same area. Campbellhaddischargedhishigh-poweredrifle from the bow of the boat while Desjardins was operatingit.
Justice of the Peace Wade R. Cachagee heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Timmins,onApril24,2025.
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/mnrtips.
Monday,August11,2025
6.1.2 Annual General Meeting Minutes of the Chapleau Regional Economic Development CorporationofMonday,July14,2025.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau does hereby approve the Regular Council Meeting Minutes for Monday, August 11, 2025 andreceivetheMeetingMinutesoftheCREDC forMondayJuly14,2025aspresented. Carried.
7. BUSINESS
RESOLUTION15-234:
C.ANSARA–P BERNIER
7.1 Fire Department UpdateTHAT the CounciloftheTownshipofChapleaudoeshereby receive the CAO's report entitled Fire DepartmentUpdatedatedSeptember8,2025; AND THAT Council does hereby approve the investigation into other Municipal Fire Department'shonourariumstoensurethatweare meetingthestatusquoforthenorth;
AND FURTHERMORE, THAT this investigation be completed by the end of December 2025 to ensure these numbers can be usedinthe2026budget. Carried.
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RESOLUTION15-235:
P.BERNIER–C.ANSARA
7.2 Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Boardrequesttolowertaxesforrentalproperties
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau does hereby receive the Manitoulin-Sudbury DistrictServicesBoardrequesttolowertaxesfor rentalpropertiesforinformation; AND THAT the tax base for the Township of Chapleau is very small (just under $3 Mil) for a $10 Mil/year budget, reductions beyond our ElderTaxReductionBy-lawwouldmakealarge impacttoourannualrevenues;
AND FURTHERMORE, THAT Council does herebydeclinetherequest.Declined.
RESOLUTION15-236:
P BERNIER–L.BERNIER
7.3 NOHFC Appeal for work at the Airport (supportapplication)
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau doesherebyapprovethesubmissionoftheappeal to NOHFC regarding the ongoing work at the airport;
AND THATifsuccessfulintheappeal,Council will increase the 2025 Budget to include additionalspendingattheairport.Cont’donP.8
onnserviceteam@brokerlink.ca
CouncilBriefs
Cont’dfromP.7 Carried.
RESOLUTION15-237: P BERNIER–A.LAMBRUSCHINI
7.4 NOHFC Intern Fee for Special Events Coordinator
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau does hereby approve the success fee from the CommerceManagementGroupofthe25%ofthe $35,000 grant cost of the Special Event Coordinator in the amount of $9,887.50 to be included in the Economic Development salaries inthe2025budget.Carried.
RESOLUTION15-238:
P BERNIER–C.ANSARA
7.5 MaamwesyingEventRequestLetter
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau receivesMaamwesyingNorthShoreCommunity Health Services Inc. request for a special fire permitandreductionincostsfortheCommunity CentreforthegatheringeventonSeptember26, 2025;
AND THAT Council directs Maamwesying to contacttheciviccentretoobtainafirepermitand advisesthemtocontacttheFireChiefregarding theeventatfirechief@chapleau.ca; AND THAT Council does hereby approve a reductionof10%infeesfortheCommunityHall only Carried.
7.6 FCIP Awareness for upcoming session onSeptember12,2025
Clerk'snote:CouncillorA.Lambruschinishared reminder of the FCIP upcoming session which willbetakingplaceonSeptember12,2025from 9:00a.m.to10:00a.m.forinformationonly.
8. ACCOUNTSPAYABLE:
RESOLUTION15-239:
C.ANSARA–L.BERNIER
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Chapleau does hereby receive for information the Accounts Payable listing in the amount of $392,498.04 for the period ending September2,2025. Carried.
9. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION15-240:
P.BERNIER–L.BERNIER
9.1 By -law 2025-05, Being a By-law to establish maintenance, management, regulation and control of cemeteries in the Township of ChapleauTHATBy-lawNumber2025-05,being aBy-lawtoestablishmaintenance,management, regulation and control of cemeteries in the TownshipofChapleauwhichwasreadafirstand secondtimeonthe13thdayofJanuary,2025; AND FURTHER was approved by the BereavementAuthority of Ontario and stamped on this 13t
FURTHERMORE,THATtheby-lawbeReada thirdtimeandfinaltime,bepassedandproperly signedandsealedthis8thofSeptember,2025. Carried.
RESOLUTION14-241:
P.BERNIER–C.ANSARA
9.2 By-law2025-50,BeingaBy-lawtoenter into an agreement with NOHFC for funding to hire an Intern for Economic Development, NOHFCFileNumber740001349
THATBy-lawNumber2025-50,beingaBy-law to enter into an agreement with NOHFC for funding to hire an Intern for Economic Development,NOHFCFileNumber740001349 bereadafirstandsecondtimeonthisday8thof September,2025;
AND FURTHER be Read a third time, passed and properly signed and sealed this 8th of September,2025. Carried.
10. CORRESPONDENCE:
RESOLUTION15-242: P BERNIER–L.BERNIER
A Global Traffic Group email regarding SpeedCameras,datedAugust11,2025.
B Township of North Glengarry resolution regarding request to amend Ontario Regulation 391/21:bluebox,datedAugust12,2025.
C Ministry of Natural Resources letter regarding proposed updates under the AggregatesResourceAct,datedAugust8,2025.
D Ministry of Natural Resources letter regarding proposed regulations to support the implementation of the proposed Geologic Carbon Storage Act, 2025, dated August 13, 2025.
E Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing – 2025 Northern Housing and HomelessnessWorkshopSeries
F Municipality of Assiginack resolution regarding support for making the NORDS pilot programpermanent,datedAugust19,2025.
G Township of Terrace Bay resolution regarding exemption to O Reg 343/22 –Firefighters Certification Requirements, dated August12,2025.
H Town of Cobalt resolution regarding O. Reg 343/22 – Firefighters Certification Requirements,datedSeptember3,2025.
I Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing – 2025 Northeast Municipal Council Workshop
J Township of Woolwich resolution regarding Strong Mayor Legislation, dated August27,2025.
K Ministry of Transportation letter regarding dedicated support to municipalities, datedAugust29,2025.
L MPP Bill Rosenberg summary of meeting regarding Frequent Highway Closures, dated August 5, 2025.M. Discovery letter to
Ministry of Transportation regarding Frequent HighwayClosures,datedAugust20,2025.
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau receivestheCorrespondencefromtheSeptember 8,2025CouncilAgendawithnoitemsextracted fordiscussion.
Carried.
11. INCAMERA
Adjourn to In Camera Session RESOLUTION 15-243:
P.BERNIER–C.ANSARA
THAT the Corporation of the Council of the Township of Chapleau move into In Camera Session on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:20 p.m.forthefollowingmatters:
11.1 In Camera Session Meeting Minutes for theRegularCouncilMeetingofAugust11,2025.
11.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, pursuant to Ontario Municipal Act, Section239(2)(b)
· HumanResources(4Items)
ReconvenetoRegularMeetingRESOLUTION 15-244:
P.BERNIER–L.BERNIER
THAT this meeting be reconvened to a Regular Meetingat8:22p.m.
RESOLUTION15-245:
C.ANSARA–P BERNIER
Carried.
11.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, pursuant to Ontario Municipal Act, Section239(2)(b)
· Jake Mor
Department
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau does hereby approve Fire Chief Bertrand's recommendation to add Jake Morden to the ChapleauFireDepartment. Carried.
12. CONFIRMATORYBY-LAW RESOLUTION15-246:
P BERNIER–A.LAMBRUSHCHINI
THAT By-law No 2025-51, being a confirmatory by-law for the Regular Council MeetingofMonday,September8,2025begiven a First, Second, Third and final reading and is passedasofthisdate.Carried.
13. ADJOURNMENT
RESOLUTION15-247:
L.BERNIER–C.ANSARA WHEREAS the business of the Meeting has concluded: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m. until the Regular Council meeting of Monday, September22,2025at6:30p.m.orthecallofthe Chair Carried.