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Vol. 25, Issue 13, November 26, 2020

Council Thanks Those Involved For Their Work Related To The Drinking Water Advisory

By Mayor Michael Levesque ouncil wishes to extend a thank you to those involved in the response to the recent Drinking Water Advisory for their efforts, diligence and commitment.

A number of organizations and individuals contributed to the response. Staff from the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) and Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) played a critical role in managing the immediate issue of repairing the damaged

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equipment at the Water Treatment Plant, restoring water pressure in the distribution system and providing information to the public.

Community partners such as JJAMFM, Service de santé de Chapleau Health Services and the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board assisted with public notification and Pauline Ouellette provided prompt translation services.

Chapleau Valu-Mart was quick to coordinate with the Township and place a special order for bottled water to meet the increased demand in

the community. Council wishes to thank Township staff including Civic Centre, Public Works and Fire Department members for their work and coordination of the response efforts.

Lastly, Council wishes to thank the residents and businesses impacted by the advisory for their patience and understanding during the event.

We hope others will take the time to recognize the efforts of those who supported the Township in this time of emergency.

Le conseil remercie toutes les personnes qui ont aidé dans la situation entourant la qualité de l'eau potable Par M. Michael Levesque, maire es membres du conseil désirent remercier les personnes qui sont intervenues suite aux récents avis concernant la qualité de l'eau potable pour leurs efforts, leur diligence et leur engagement.

Un certain nombre d'organismes et de personnes ont contribué à cette intervention. Du personnel de l'Agence ontarienne des eaux (AOE) et du Service de santé publique de Long Term Sudbury et du district a Forecast joué un rôle crucial dans Thursday la gestion du problème High 3 immédiat de la Low 0 r éparation de Friday l ' é q u i p e m e n t High 1 Low -3 endommagé de la station de traitement d'eau, dans Saturday

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le rétablissement de la pression de l'eau dans le réseau de distribution d'eau et dans la diffusion d'information au public. Des partenaires de la collectivité, comme JJAMFM, le Service de santé de Chapleau Health Service et le Conseil des services de Manitoulin-Sudbury ont Photo Kari Luhtasaari contribué à la notification publique, ainsi que Pauline Ouellette qui a fourni des services de traduction rapides. Le Valu-Mart de Chapleau a vite collaboré avec le Canton de Chapleau et a placé une commande spéciale d'eau embouteillée pour répondre à la demande accrue au sein de la collectivité. Les membres du conseil désirent remercier le personnel du Canton, y compris celui du Centre civique, du service des Travaux publics et les membres du service d'incendie pour leur travail et pour la coordination des mesures d'intervention.

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Ontario Taking Further Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Province Also Doubling Financial Support for Businesses Affected by Additional Restrictions In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, local medical members of the same household. Individuals who live alone, including seniors, officers of health, and other health experts, the province is moving certain may consider having exclusive, close contact with another household; public health unit regions to new levels in the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open -Outdoor organized public events or social gatherings limited to a maximum of Framework, which includes moving Toronto and Peel into Lockdown. These 10 people; necessary measures are being taken to limit community transmission of -Wedding services, funeral services and religious services, rites or ceremonies COVID-19 in order to keep schools open, safeguard health system capacity, where physical distancing can be maintained can have up to 10 people indoors and protect the province's most vulnerable populations. or 10 people outdoors; Details were provided today by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Cont’d on P.9 Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Rod Phillips, Minister of Finance, and Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health.

"With the numbers rising rapidly in certain regions, we have to make the tough, but necessary decisions now to protect our hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, and every person in this province," said Premier Ford. "We cannot afford a province-wide lockdown, so we are taking preventative action today by moving Toronto and Peel into Lockdown level restrictions and other regions into higher levels of restrictions. We need to take decisive action to stop the spread of this deadly virus."

Over the past week, some regions under the Red-Control level have continued to see worsening trends in key indicators, despite having a range of public health measures and restrictions in place since Photo Kari Luhtasaari early October. Based on the latest data, the government intends to move Peel Public Health and Toronto Public Health into Lockdown effective Monday, November 23, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. This action is being taken to help stop the spread of COVID-19, while prioritizing the continued opening of schools, child care centres and other key services to the fullest extent possible.

Measures under Lockdown include, but are not limited to: -Schools, before and after school programs, and child care will remain Community Futures Development Corporations across Northern Ontario are here to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19 that have open; been unable to access other federal support. Applications are now open -Post-secondary schools open for virtual learning with some limited exceptions for training that can only be provided in-person, such as for the new Regional Relief and Recovery Fund #RRRF – for more info clinical training or training related to a trade; please contact Tracy Amos at Superior East CFDC at 705-852-0863 or -No indoor organized public events or social gatherings except with amos@superioreastcfdc.ca for more information on this new program.

OECTA Statement on the Premier's Announcement Liz Stuart, President of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association issued this statement following the announcement by Premier Ford today about moving communities into lock-down, while keeping schools open.

“Like many Ontarians, Catholic teachers are confused and dismayed that while the Ford government is imposing further restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19 in communities, they continue to ignore public health recommendations about how to keep students, teachers, and education workers safe in schools. As schoolrelated cases of COVID-19 are increasing rapidly, Premier Ford and Minister Lecce are making the ludicrous claim that all is well, and withholding billions of dollars that could be used to address this unprecedented public health emergency.

Teachers and education workers are picking up the slack for the Ford government’s half-measures. They are dealing with unclear and inconsistent health and safety protocols, while going above and beyond to make the most of challenging learning conditions and extraordinary pressures. But this is not sustainable. If the Ford government truly shares our goal of keeping schools open for students to learn and grow safely, it is well past time for them to finally step up with the necessary leadership and investments to make this possible.”

Liz Stuart, President of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’Association.

Les Sociétés d'aide au développement des collectivités du Nord de l'Ontario sont là pour aider les petites entreprises touchées par la COVID-19 qui n'ont pas pu accéder à d'autres aides fédérales. Il est désormais possible de présenter une demande au titre du nouveau Fonds d'aide et de relance régionale #FARR – pour plus de renseignements s.v.p. communiquez avec Tracy Amos au Superior East CFDC 705-852-0863 oû amos@superioreastcfdc.ca pour de plus amples renseignement sur ce programme.

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Chapleau Chapleau Midgets of 1970 gave Moments MJ nickname CHIEF 50 years ago by

Michael J. Morris One of those weeks when I am at a loss with technology... not that I get it on my best days. I am sitting in my favourite café as I type with one finger without making too many mistakes.

As you may know I never learned to type when I was attending Chapleau High School in the 1950s. They made me take Latin which I took until the end of my second year at university but no typing.

I have likely typed something every day of my life but other than use legal maxims such as "Audi alterem partem" when I taught law, no Latin.

Anyway here I am on my tablet trying to do a column as I do not have internet at home. No idea what has gone wrong but wanted to get some sort of Chapleau Moments done. I have not missed a week in over 11 years.

I have been kind of nostalgic recently Out of the mothballs of memory has come how I got the nickname Chief.

Fifty years ago right about now I was walking down the hall at Chapleau High School

when Jamie Doyle and buddies stopped me and hired me as coach of the Chapleau Midgets.

They told me they had fired their coach and it was now my job.

By no stretch of the imagination was I a hockey coach. Fans from this Junior B days May recall I was a referee.

Anyway I told the delegation I would think about it and if I decided to accept the offer I would be at their practice. I went to practice and my life has never been the same.

But I almost quit before I started. One night the late Keith McAdam one of our best players then and later with the Junior B and Intermediate A Huskies yelled at me "MJ pass the tape..

I lost it telling them I was Mr Morris to them and stormed out of the dressing room in the Chapleau Memorial Arena lit a cigarette and listened through the door.

Out of the discussion the late Lionel Corston a great guy and big defenseman said. He is the Chief and we are the Indians. Lionel was an indigenous person.

It stuck. Led by captain Jamie Doyle they walked by me each one saying HI CHIEF giving me that mischievous smile that only kids can give when they have won a big one...

It is time for more coffee but happy 5oth anniversary to the 1970 71 Chapleau Midgets.

Thanks guys, my email is my.morris@live.ca

The 1970-71 Chapleau Midgets G Prusky, manager, B. Casson G.Higuchi, G. Card, R. Linklater, K. McAdam, J. Doyle, R. Petrunka, D. Plouffe, P. Joyal, L. Corston C. Bernier, P. Kallione, P. Pillonen, J. McGoldrick, T. Gionet, T.Tangie, S. Robinson, R. Thibault, R.Doyle, A. Coulter, J. Morin, S. Prusky.

Hughes Delivers Tribute To Fallen Officer Const. Hovingh In The House Of Commons Today, Carol Hughes delivered the following tribute in the House of Commons to OPP Constable Marc Hovingh who was killed in the line of duty last week on Manitoulin Island.

“Mr. Speaker, like so many others I was deeply shocked and saddened when Const. Marc Hovingh was killed in the line of duty on Manitoulin Island last Thursday.

A 28-year veteran of the Ontario Provincial Police, described as a gentle giant by his friends, Constable Hovingh and his wife, Lianne were active in their community - especially within the Mindemoya Missionary Church.

As we strive to better recognize the contribution of essential and frontline workers, this event reminds us of the

legacy of sacrifice by those who stand to serve and protect.

On behalf of the people of Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing who are filled with grief at this tragic loss and grateful to all who put their lives on the line for us every day, I wish his wife Lianne and his children - Nathan, Elena, Laura, and Sarah continued strength through these difficult times.

As I extend sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family, I do as well to his colleagues in the Ontario Provincial Police, to his friends, and to the residents of Manitoulin Island.

I ask all Members to join me in a moment of silence for Constable Marc Hovingh.”

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, November 26, 2020

REPORT from OTTAWA Rapport d’Ottawa by/par

Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing

There’s little doubt the pandemic has stretched finances. From household budgets right up to the federal coffers, unexpected expenses have been thrust upon us. That doesn’t mean everyone is struggling through this health crisis, some are even flourishing. That’s the case for Canadian billionaires who have socked away an extra $37 billion while the most vulnerable are struggling. Given the discrepancy, it may seem reasonable to ask the very wealthiest among us to chip in a little more toward our efforts. That’s why New Democrats brought a motion to parliament designed to do just that. The discouraging thing is that the old-guard parties stood firmly by their wealthy friends and voted it down, despite any catchy slogans that suggest they would build a better economy in recovery.

The NDP motion called for the introduction of a new one percent tax on wealth over $20 million and an excess profit tax on big corporations that have been profiteering from the pandemic. That money would be reinvested invest to expand income security programs, health care, including a national

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The old guard could learn a new trick dental care program and a universal, single-payer, public pharmacare program. Additional monies were earmarked for housing including an Indigenous housing strategy component to be delivered by Indigenous housing providers.

Adoption of the motion would have signalled that MPs were willing to look past the status quo which created a tax environment that places a greater burden on everyday Canadians for the benefit of a more fortunate and wealthier minority. The items listed in the motion would reverse some inequality while ensuring greater security in terms of household finances.

Opposition to these ideas are often expressed in ways that display a lack of awareness of how many individuals get by and can also be accompanied by a suspicion that those who struggle economically do so entirely through their own fault.

The notion that individuals just have to pull themselves up by their bootstraps ignores the fact that many wealthy Canadians were born into their circumstance. This doesn’t mean that it is impossible to join those fortunate few with a lot of hard work, but it is less likely than many politicians would care to admit.

A recent poll shows 79% of us support a wealth tax. Meanwhile, our debt is growing, and Canadians are rightly worried about who will pay for the pandemic and the recovery. Those concerns are well placed since successive Liberal and

Conservative governments have historically made families pay the price by cutting services they rely on. Every time that happens, wealth inequality grows, and it is in moments like these that the similarities between the old parties are visible.

When pushed to consider inclusive and equitable taxation policies and economic measures, their immediate concern is for the wealthy individuals who pull the strings and can afford to attend $1,000 a plate fundraisers. At their hearts, that’s who these parties are, two competing groups of elites who follow the same broken economic theories with the same results.

New Democrats are not the only ones calling for changes. Some tax experts have suggested bringing in a COVID-19 Excess Profit Tax similar to what Canada and other countries did during the World Wars. It may require special measures such as rules disallowing companies from moving their headquarters overseas to avoid contributing to the country that helped them succeed and also reinforcing that this tax will be temporary.

What won’t be temporary are the benefits to society when greater equity allows for better outcomes for determinates like health and housing. To accomplish this, the old guard parties must begin to look at these measures as investments in Canada towards a more stable, robust, and functioning country that fosters greater opportunity for those born into all circumstances.

La vieille garde pourrait jeter un regard neuf sur la société Il ne fait guère de doute que la pandémie a accentué les pressions sur les finances. Du budget des ménages jusqu’aux coffres du gouvernement fédéral, des dépenses imprévues nous ont été imposées. Ce n’est pas pour dire que tous sont durement éprouvés par la crise sanitaire; certains s’enrichissent en fait. Les milliardaires canadiens, en particulier, ont engrangé 37 milliards de dollars de plus, tandis que les plus vulnérables tirent le diable par la queue. Devant ces disparités, il semblerait raisonnable de demander aux plus riches d’entre nous d’en faire un peu plus. C’est pourquoi les néo-démocrates ont présenté une motion au Parlement à cette fin. Ce qui est décourageant, c’est que les partis de l’ancienne garde ont fermement défendu leurs riches copains et ont voté contre, malgré des slogans racoleurs laissant entendre qu’ils bâtiraient en mieux pendant la reprise économique.

La motion du NPD prévoyait l’instauration d’un nouvel impôt de 1 % sur les fortunes de plus de 20 millions de dollars et une taxe sur les bénéfices exceptionnels des grandes sociétés qui profitent allègrement de la pandémie. Cet argent serait réinvesti pour bonifier les programmes de sécurité du revenu et les soins de santé, notamment en mettant sur pied un régime national de soins dentaires et un régime d’assurance-médicaments public, universel et à payeur unique. Des fonds additionnels étaient réservés pour le logement, y compris une stratégie sur le logement autochtone exécutée par des fournisseurs de logement

autochtones.

L’adoption de cette motion aurait signifié que les députés étaient disposés à mettre de côté le statu quo – un régime fiscal qui impose un fardeau plus lourd aux Canadiens ordinaires au profit d’une minorité mieux nantie. Les mesures prévues dans la motion combleraient certaines inégalités tout en garantissant une sécurité financière accrue aux ménages.

L’opposition à ces idées s’exprime souvent d’une manière qui témoigne d’une mauvaise connaissance des difficultés de beaucoup de gens et s’accompagne parfois de la notion que ceux qui éprouvent des problèmes financiers sont les seuls à blâmer pour leur sort. Penser que les gens n’ont qu’à se prendre en mains c’est oublier que beaucoup de Canadiens fortunés sont nés riches.

Cela ne veut pas dire qu’il est impossible de rejoindre les rangs des privilégiés à la force du poignet, mais c’est moins simple que de nombreux politiciens ne veulent l’admettre.

Un récent sondage révèle que 79 % des Canadiens sont favorables à un impôt sur la fortune. Entre temps, notre dette s’alourdit, et les Canadiens s’inquiètent à juste titre de savoir qui paiera la note de la pandémie et de la relance. Ces inquiétudes sont fondées, puisque les gouvernements libéraux et conservateurs du passé ont fait payer les familles en réduisant les services dont ils dépendent. Chaque fois que cela se produit, les inégalités sur le plan de la richesse se creusent,

et c’est alors que les similitudes entre les vieux partis apparaissent. Quand on les presse d’envisager des politiques fiscales et des mesures économiques inclusives et équitables, leur premier souci est de protéger les riches particuliers qui tirent les ficelles et peuvent se permettre d’acheter des billets à 1 000 $ l’assiette pour des dînersbénéfice. C’est là l’identité profonde de ces partis : deux groupes d’élites rivaux qui s’accrochent aux mêmes théories économiques bancales, avec les mêmes résultats.

Les néo-démocrates ne sont pas les seuls qui réclament des changements. Certains fiscalistes préconisent une taxe sur les bénéfices exceptionnels perçus pendant la COVID-19 comme l’impôt spécial que le Canada et d’autres pays ont levé pendant les grandes guerres. Il serait peut-être nécessaire de prendre des mesures extraordinaires comme d’interdire aux entreprises de déménager leur siège social à l’étranger pour éviter de contribuer au pays qui leur a permis de faire fortune, et d’insister sur le caractère temporaire de cette taxe. Ce qui ne sera pas temporaire ce seront les retombées pour la société quand une équité accrue permettra d’améliorer les conditions de santé et de logement. Pour y parvenir, les partis de l’ancienne garde devront commencer à voir dans ces mesures des investissements dans un Canada plus stable, plus vigoureux et plus fonctionnel qui offre davantage de perspectives à tous, peu importe les circonstances de leur naissance.

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Ontario Deploys Rapid Testing to Support COVID-19 Response New Technology is a Gamechanger in Significantly Improving Screening for the Virus The Ontario government has deployed new COVID-19 rapid tests to provide faster results in regions of high transmission and rural and remote areas. As an additional tool to help keep essential workers safe, rapid tests will also be used to screen staff in long-term care homes and select workplaces. These new tests will provide Ontarians with more access to innovative testing options and will help to quickly identify and manage outbreaks to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Details were released today by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care.

"These new rapid tests are gamechangers in the fight against COVID-19," said Premier Ford. "This new technology can provide test results in hours, even minutes, instead of days.

We're deploying them as quickly as possible to protect patients, long-term care residents, and the frontline heroes who care for them. These new tools will ensure that Ontario remains the leader in testing in Canada to help stop the spread of this deadly virus."

Ontario has received approximately 98,000 ID NOW tests that are initially being used

in hospitals and assessment centres in rural and remote communities, as well as to test people as part of early outbreak investigations in hotspot regions where there are high concentrations of COVID-19 cases. Two hospitals are using ID NOW, with 20 additional hospitals preparing to launch rapid testing. Hospitals will be able to test people, such as staff and patients, who are either symptomatic or have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19.

"Our government strongly advocated for the approval of these rapid tests to help provide timely access to testing for Ontarians who need it the most," said Minister Elliott. "These tests are helping to improve access to testing in our most underserved communities and allow us to better detect and contain any outbreaks. We are continuously working to expand our testing capacity and evaluate new and emerging technologies to provide safe testing options for a greater number of people."

ID NOW tests continue to be distributed in Simcoe Muskoka, Southwestern Ontario and Eastern Ontario, and the program will be expanded to other areas of the province beginning in December. Continued rollout of this test is planned for in Toronto and Peel and work is

underway with Ontario Health and local public health units to support rapid testing deployment across the province. Ontario also continues to work closely with Toronto Public Health and Peel Regional Health Unit to bring rapid testing into the regions' outbreak response, using rapid testing to help with early identification and investigation of outbreaks.

The province has also received 1.2 million Panbio rapid antigen tests that will support a screening program for long-term care homes and other workplaces. To date, Panbio tests have been deployed to six long-term care operators for potential deployment in over 30 long-term care homes, 27 retirement homes, eight hospitals, and 11 industry partners such as Ontario Power Generation, Air Canada and Magna, with plans to expand further across province. Ontario is expecting to receive up to 1.5 million more Panbio tests by the end of December.

Over the next number of weeks, select long-term care homes will use the Abbott Panbio rapid antigen tests to help inform future deployment across the sector.

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Effective November 23rd, each organization at 34 Birch Street will now have its own telephone number and fax line. If you need to contact us, please use the contact information below. À compter du 23 novembre, chaque organisation du 34, rue Birch aura désormais son propre numéro de téléphone et ses propres lignes de fax. Veuillez vous référer aux coordonnées ci-dessous pour communiquer avec nous.

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CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, November 26, 2020 - Page 7 time to really consider and compare plans or You Can Afford program will better protect tenants from poor living conditions, and help programs thoroughly.

It is for this reason that New Democrats 311,000 households pay their rent.

Under the NDP Homes in Ontario have started launching our proposed plans and programs now. The next election is not scheduled Program, first-time home buyers with household until the spring of 2022. But by launching now, incomes under $200,000 would be able to access Ontarians can look over the proposals at their own home equity loans of up to 10 per cent to help with speed and consider them through a real-time lens. their down payment. Home owners would then They can look around and see first hand what is have the flexibility to buy back the government's going on at their door step today and consider share or repay the loan only if and when they The other day I was having a zoom-coffee how effective NDP plans would be in real move and sell their home.

We will create a revenue-neutral fund to with an old friend of mine, catching up on what's situations – not under an election pressure cooker.

Recently Andrea Horwath presented finance repayable loans as a part of the Homes in been happening in our lives. At one point we were talking about pressure tactics that some fly- Ontarians with our Aging Ontarians Deserve the Ontario Program. That fund will be selfby-night companies and scammers use to hook Best platform. It is a comprehensive plan with sustaining. Gains in the fund over time will be people into purchasing a product or service on the detailed blueprints that will transition Ontario used to maintain the fund.

Implementing the entire Homes You Can spot. Many of us have heard lines, for example, from a fragmented, privatized and poorly perhaps from let's say paving companies who will regulated system to a well-regulated and well- Afford plan will take a capital investment of $90 recoat or even pave your driveway “today only” at staffed public and not-for-profit system. This million to extend the life of 260,000 affordable a price no one else can touch because the was a topic of recent columns. It's a plan that homes and an average annual investment of $340 company is just down the street already and they explains how we can overhaul of home care and million for 10 years to build 69,000 new have an abundance of product to offer at a long-term care under an entirely new model that is affordable homes.

The NDP Homes You Can Afford plan discount. Then they tell you that you have to act built on small, family-like homes rather than fast because the workers are just down the street institution-like facilities. I hope you will take the includes a commitment to mandating universal time to truly consider the Aging Ontarians design principles for building codes, ensuring that finishing a job this afternoon. newly built homes are “visitable” and adaptable.

Deserve the Best program at your leisure.

Your parents probably taught you that if Just days ago, Andrea launched a second Not only would this mean expanded options for something sounds too good to be true….it probably isn't true. Such companies are counting plan for Ontarians to consider that raises what people with disabilities looking to rent or buy, it on you acting fast and not taking the time to read New Democrats have long believed is a human means that more seniors can stay in their own the fine print or compare prices. For example, right – access to safe, affordable housing. We homes for longer.

Whether you have lived in your maybe they don't prepare the subsurface with believe that young people should be able to get a neighbourhood for generations, or are newly safe, affordable place of their own when they're gravel or remove stones that could heave in the frost. The contract may not specify how thick the ready. We believe that folks should be able to rent putting down roots in the province, a government pavement they lay will be. There may be no without the constant threat of eviction or bank- can improve peoples' lives by helping families guarantee that the surface will repel dripping oil breaking rent hikes. That buying a home should afford homes that can be cherished by their not be out of reach for hardworking families. We parents, grandparents, and children. New or gas like some products do. You get the drift.

I hate to say it, but in the world of politics believe that families should be able to afford a Democrats will ensure today's Ontarians have the can sometimes demonstrate such pressure tactics. good home, in the community they love. And we same opportunities many of our parents and For example, a political party may withhold say that no one ever should find themselves grandparents did, including a chance to plant aspects or details or parts of their platform or only without shelter and without housing options that roots for your family, and watch them grow.

The people of Algoma-Manitoulin have provide the glossy basics to the public. The idea fit their needs and abilities. always been there for one another to help each Finding a good home you can afford has is to bombard voters with a ton of information in late days during an election so they don't have been getting harder and harder for families for other out, day in and day out. If you are like most decades, especially for people Ontarians you are likely finding yourself at home looking for multi-generation more than usual because of COVID-19. It's a homes, or homes with a built-in perfect time to look at what is going on through a rental for extra income. No one reality lens in real-time and consider how much should have to squeeze their better life can be if we put our minds and energies growing or multi-generational toward making life better for all of us together. family into a home that is As always, please feel free to contact my office cramped or crumbling because of about these issues, or any other provincial skyrocketing housing prices, but matters. You can reach my constituency office by that is a reality for a lot of people email at mmantha-co@ndp.on.ca or by phone at 705-461-9710 or Toll free 1-800-831-1899. in Northern Ontario.

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Public Health Sudbury & Districts declares COVID-19 outbreaks at Extendicare Falconbridge and Extendicare York in Greater Sudbury Public Health Sudbury & Districts has declared COVID-19 outbreaks in two Greater Sudbury long-term care homes. Outbreaks were declared at Extendicare Falconbridge and Extendicare York following reports of two cases of COVID-19 among staff members, one in each facility.

To date, no residents have tested positive in relation to these outbreaks. Public Health is actively working with both long-term care homes to investigate the outbreaks and to protect residents and staff.

“The need for workers and everyone to monitor and screen for symptoms of COVID-19 and to stay home when ill, is critical for the health and well-being of everyone in our community. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, please take it seriously, even if they are mild,” said Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Medical Officer of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts. “Learn the symptoms, use the available screening tools, and get tested. We know this may result in making the difficult decision to call in sick to work or to not attend class, but everyone will thank you for it. This seemingly small action will go a long way in keeping our community C O V I D-safe and protecting

vulnerable populations.”

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reminding everyone to follow public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The safest options are to avoid non-essential travel, limit close contact to your own household members, stay home and do not attend work or school when ill, and to practise physical distancing, wear your mask, and wash your hands. For all outings, continue to screen yourself for symptoms and practise COVID-safe behaviours.

Anyone who is planning to travel should be aware that COVID-19 continues to circulate at different levels around the province and the safest options are to stay in the area of your home community. Currently, Public Health Sudbury & Districts is in the Yellow/Protect zone. All travel to Green/Prevent zones should be avoided.

Prevent the spread of COVID-19 !

Stay home if you are unwell and get tested. !

Wash your hands often and when visibly dirty for 15 seconds. !

Cover your cough or sneeze with your arm or a tissue, throw the tissue in the garbage and wash your hands.

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Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and

mouth.

Continue to practise physical distancing, because any close contact could be a possible exposure to COVID-19. !

Masks or face coverings must be worn in all indoor public places in Sudbury and districts, and they should also be worn in other settings where physical distancing cannot be maintained. !

Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. !

Avoid contact with people who are sick.

If you have a COVID-19 symptom or have been exposed to the virus as informed by Public Health or the COVID Alert app, get tested. Learn more about the eligibility and testing criteria for COVID-19 assessment centres. Stay informed and seek testing if necessary.

Updates about C O V I D -19 testing, confirmed cases, and outbreaks in Greater Sudbury, the District of Sudbury, and the District of Manitoulin are posted online.

For more information or if you have questions, please visit phsd.ca/COVID-19 or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200). !

Santé publique Sudbury et districts déclare deux éclosions de COVID-19, une à Extendicare Falconbridge et une à Extendicare York, dans le Grand Sudbury Santé publique Sudbury et districts a déclaré une éclosion de COVID-19 dans deux foyers de soins de longue durée du Grand Sudbury, soit Extendicare Falconbridge et Extendicare York, après qu’un cas de COVID-19 au sein du personnel a été signalé dans chacun d’eux.

Jusqu’à présent, aucun résident ni aucune résidente n’a reçu un résultat positif à un test de dépistage de la COVID-19 en rapport avec ces éclosions. Santé publique collabore activement avec les foyers de soins de longue durée afin d’étudier celles-ci et de protéger les personnes qui y résident ou y travaillent. « Il faut absolument que le personnel et tout le monde surveillent et dépistent les symptômes de la COVID-19, et restent à la maison en cas de maladie, afin de préserver la santé et le bien-être de toute la population. Si vous en présentez, veuillez prendre la situation au sérieux, même s’ils sont légers, a déclaré la Dre Penny Sutcliffe, médecinhygiéniste de Santé publique Sudbury et districts.

Apprenez quels sont les symptômes, utilisez les outils de dépistage offerts et allez passer un test.

Nous savons qu’il faudra peut-être prendre la décision difficile de ne pas aller au travail ou à l’école pour cause de maladie, mais tout le monde vous en sera reconnaissant. Ce geste apparemment anodin contribuera grandement à garder notre communauté en sécurité et à protéger les groupes vulnérables ».

Santé publique Sudbury et districts

rappelle à tout le monde de suivre les mesures de santé publique pour prévenir la propagation de la COVID-19. Les solutions les plus sûres consistent à éviter les voyages non essentiels, à limiter les contacts étroits aux membres de son ménage, à rester chez soi et à ne pas aller au travail ou à l’école en cas de maladie, mais aussi à pratiquer la distanciation physique, à porter un masque et à se laver les mains. Lors de toute sortie, continuez de vérifier si vous présentez des symptômes et d’adopter des comportements favorisant la protection contre la COVID. Quiconque prévoit de voyager devrait prendre conscience que la COVID-19 continue de circuler à divers degrés dans la province et que les solutions les plus sûres consistent à rester dans le secteur de votre communauté. À l’heure actuelle, Santé publique Sudbury et districts est au palier Protéger — jaune. Tous les déplacements dans des zones au palier Prévenir — vert sont à éviter.

Prévenir la propagation de la COVID-19 !

Restez chez vous si vous ne vous sentez pas bien et allez passer un test de dépistage. !

Lavez-vous les mains souvent, et lorsqu’elles sont visiblement sales, faites-le pendant 15 secondes. !

Couvrez-vous avec votre bras ou un mouchoir en papier quand vous toussez ou vous éternuez, jetez le mouchoir à la poubelle et lavezvous les mains. ! Évitez de vous toucher les yeux, le nez et la

bouche. !

Continuez à pratiquer la distanciation physique parce que tout contact étroit pourrait donner lieu à une exposition potentielle à la COVID-19. !

Les masques ou les couvre-visages doivent être portés dans tous les lieux publics fermés dans Sudbury et les districts. Ils devraient aussi être portés dans d’autres milieux où la distanciation physique ne peut être maintenue. !

Surveillez les symptômes de la COVID-19 que vous pourriez présenter. ! Évitez d’entrer en contact avec des personnes malades.

Si vous présentez un symptôme de la COVID-19 ou si Santé publique ou l’application Alerte COVID vous informe qu’il y a eu exposition au virus dans votre cas, allez passer un test de dépistage. Apprenez-en davantage sur l’admissibilité aux centres d’évaluation pour la COVID-19 et les critères de dépistage. Tenez-vous au courant et cherchez à passer un test, au besoin.

Les mises à jour sur le dépistage de la COVID-19, les cas confirmés et les éclosions dans le Grand Sudbury et les districts de Sudbury et de Manitoulin sont affichées en ligne.

S’il vous faut de plus amples renseignements ou si vous avez des questions, allez à la page phsd.ca/laCOVID-19 ou appelez Santé publique Sudbury et districts au 705.522.9200 (1.866.522.9200, sans frais).

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Ontario Taking Further Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Cont’d from P.2 -Retail permitted to be open for curbside pick-up or delivery only, with certain exceptions such as for supermarkets, grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, discount and big box retailers selling groceries, beer, wine and liquor stores, safety supply stores, and convenience stores, which will be allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity; -Restaurants, bars, and food and drink establishments will only be able to provide takeout, drive-through and delivery. Indoor and outdoor dining services are prohibited; -Personal care services closed; -Casinos, bingo halls and other gaming establishments closed; and -Indoor sports and recreational facilities, including pools, closed with limited exceptions.

The Chief Medical Officer of Health and health experts will continue to provide advice to the government using criteria, including: -Epidemiological indicators such as the number and rate of COVID-19 cases and test positivity; Health system capacity indicators including hospital and Intensive Care Unit capacity, access to ventilators and ongoing availability of personal protective equipment; -Public health sector capacity, including the number of COVID-19 cases and contacts being reached by local public health officials within one day; and Ongoing testing of suspected COVID-19 cases, especially of vulnerable populations, to detect new outbreaks quickly.

"As public health indicators continue to worsen in regions across the province, particularly in hotspots like Peel and Toronto, it is clear that more needs to be done to limit community spread of COVID-19," said Minister Elliott. "As we have seen around the world, lockdowns are a difficult but necessary step to stop the spread, safeguard the key services we rely on and protect our health system capacity. With the recent positive news on the development of a vaccine, there is a real hope that we can defeat this deadly virus, but for now we all must continue to follow public health advice and strictly adhere to the restrictions in place."

Based on the latest data, the following public health unit regions will move from their current level in the framework to the following levels effective Monday, November 23, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.: Red-Control Durham Region Health Department; and Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services.

Orange-Restrict Huron Perth Public Health; Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit; Southwestern Public Health; and Windsor-Essex County Health Unit.

Yellow-Protect Chatham-Kent Public Health; Eastern Ontario Health Unit; Grey Bruce Health Unit; Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington

Public Health; Peterborough Public Health; and Thunder Bay District Health Unit.

Please visit Ontario.ca/covidresponse for the full list of public health region classifications.

Trends in public health data will continue to be reviewed weekly to determine if public health units should stay where they are or be moved into a higher level. Public health units will stay in their level for a minimum of 28 days, or two COVID-19 incubation periods, at which time, the government will assess the impact of public health measures to determine if the public health unit should stay where they are or be moved to a different level. The Ministry of Health will continue to communicate regularly with local medical officers of health on local context and conditions to help inform the classification of their public health unit region.

For long-term care homes, visitor restrictions apply to those homes in the public health units that are in the Orange-Restrict level or higher. To further protect the health and safety of those in long-term care homes, staff, essential caregivers and support workers who provide direct care to residents in those regions will be tested more frequently for COVID-19, moving from bi-weekly tests to weekly as of November 23, 2020. In addition, support workers who provide direct care and caregivers in those regions will be asked to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result in the past week and verbally attest that they have not subsequently tested positive.

For retirement homes, homes in public health regions that are in Red-Control or higher will be in high alert with visitor restrictions as outlined in the Retirement Homes COVID-19 Visitor Policy. Homes will continue to be notified of their alert status by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority.

"Advising regions to move into a lockdown is not a decision we take lightly, but it is one that is needed to ensure the safety of the people of Peel and Toronto," said Dr. Williams. "Now more than ever, it is critical that all Ontarians continue to follow public health advice to help stop the spread of the virus. Everyone has a role to play to protect each other. We are interdependent and nothing can be done without the commitment of each individual, family and community."

To further support public health regions, the province is making additional enforcement mechanisms available to local medical officers of health who have applied additional measures based on their local conditions and needs. The government is amending Ontario Regulation 950 under the Provincial Offences Act, allowing for a ticket to be issued for any contravention of a COVID-19 specific communicable disease class order issued by a medical officer of health. The government will also ask the Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice to establish a set fine to be attached to any ticket issued for violating a section 22 order relating to COVID-19 made by a local medical officer of health.

"We are asking Ontarians to familiarize themselves with the restrictions in place, follow the

rules and public health guidance, and support enforcement officers who are working to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19," said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. "Our government will continue to work with law enforcement to ensure they have the tools they need to promote public safety and take the enforcement actions needed to prevent unsafe behaviour."

Additional Supports Available for Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Public Health Measures The Ontario government is now providing $600 million in relief to support eligible businesses required to close or significantly restrict services due to enhanced public health measures, doubling its initial commitment of $300 million made in the 2020 Budget, Ontario's Action Plan: Protect, Support Recover.

Businesses can apply online for temporary property tax and energy cost rebate grants from the province, via an easy-to-use one-window portal.

The rebates will cover the length of time that a business is required to temporarily close or significantly restrict services as a result of being located in an area categorized as Red-Control or Lockdown, or previously categorized as modified Stage 2 public health restrictions. Most businesses can expect to receive their rebate payments within a few weeks of submitting a complete application. A detailed list of eligible businesses, as well as instructions for applying, can be found at Ontario.ca/covid bsupport.

The federal and provincial governments have been working collaboratively together to deliver benefits and supports to individuals, families and businesses since the onset of COVID19. Consistent with this, Ontario will work with the federal government to ensure these supports for businesses in COVID-19 hotspots are available in the most straightforward and seamless way possible by integrating these rebates with the federal Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) program.

"We will double the funding we have made available to support employers and jobs affected by the necessary public health measures we are taking to protect people during the second wave," said Minister Phillips. "All of us know a small business owner struggling due to COVID-19. These necessary public health measures we have outlined today will create new challenges ― but as we committed in Ontario's Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover, we will continue to be there to protect jobs and support employers."

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Ontario Appoints New Ministers' COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force General Rick Hillier (retired) to Lead Largest Vaccine Rollout in a Generation

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he Ontario government is announcing the creation of the Ministers' COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force, building on the steps the government has been taking to prepare for the delivery of a vaccine. The task force will advise the province's development and implementation of an immunization program, including the ethical, timely and effective distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Ontario.

Rick Hillier, former Chief of Defence Staff for the Canadian Forces and Commander of the NATO-led forces during the War in Afghanistan, has been named Chair of this new task force, leading the largest vaccine rollout in a generation. His extensive leadership experience in providing governance, strategic and public policy advice, and leading multiple national and international endeavours will help lead Ontario in the successful implementation of the COVID19 immunization program.

Details were provided today by Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Solicitor General Sylvia Jones.

"The fact that we are setting up this task force is a sign that we are making progress in the fight against COVID-19," said Premier Ford.

"We still have a long way to go, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. That's why I have asked General Hillier to lead this effort, because we need the best of the best for the monumental task at hand. I am confident he will bring the same disciplined leadership and military precision needed to execute one of the largest logistical undertakings our province has ever faced."

The COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force members will include crossgovernment and external representation with diverse expertise in operations and logistics, federal-provincial relations, health and clinical domains, public health and immunization, ethics, and information technology and data. The task force will provide advice and recommendations on the timely and efficient execution of Ontario's COVID-19 immunization program. It will ensure the province can immunize people as quickly and safely as possible, as the various vaccines in development become available. The task force will advise on: -Delivery, storage and distribution of the vaccines; -Support for health care system partners to deliver a phased vaccination program that initially prioritizes vulnerable populations and follows with mass immunization; -Clinical guidance on vaccine administration and surveillance of vaccine uptake; -Data,reporting, and technology to provide

timely, relevant and accurate information to clinicians conducting vaccine administration, decision-makers, and the public; and Implementation of a broad and sustained public education and community outreach effort to encourage vaccination.

Other members of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force will be announced in the coming days.

"We are on the verge of a critical new phase in our efforts to stop the spread of COVID19, and General Hillier's track record of leadership and compassion makes him the right person to lead our task force," said Minister Elliott. "In the meantime, it's important to keep in mind that a vaccine is still months away, so I'm urging everyone to continue following public health advice in order to limit the spread of COVID-19 and keep our communities safe."

The province is planning the early rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine program with vaccines from both Pfizer and Moderna.

Planning is already underway with federal and provincial partners to prepare for the receipt and rollout of the vaccine. Confirmed allocations of the number of doses and schedules for delivery to Ontario is expected shortly. The government will provide updates as more details are available.

"Having always believed that 'duty calls', the safe, secure and successful delivery of COVID-19 vaccines is a critical mission I'm honoured to accept for the people of Ontario," said General Rick Hillier (retired), Chair of the province's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force. "Having to plan with so much uncertainty,

including not yet knowing the full extent of what vaccines will be approved and when, this will be no easy task. However, this task force will bring to bear an unprecedented depth and breadth of experience as we plan for the end of this pandemic."

"Our government continues to take all measures necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19 while planning for the availability of a safe and effective vaccine once it is ready," said Solicitor General Jones. "This task force will help chart a vital path forward in the development of an immunization plan that protects communities and keeps Ontarians safe."

General Hillier served in the Canadian Armed Forces for more than 35 years, achieving its highest rank as Chief of the Defence Staff and receiving several military honours throughout his career. In January 1998, he led 15,000 military personnel under Operation Recuperation to help Ontario, New Brunswick and Quebec recover from a devastating ice storm. General Hillier became commander of the Canadian army in May 2003. In February 2004, he was selected as Commander of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force during the War in Afghanistan.

Since retiring from the Canadian Forces in 2008, he has continued to serve his country through leadership and charitable endeavors, demonstrating the important role a great leader can play in the lives of others.

COVID Alert is available for free use and download from the Apple and Google Play app stores. This app lets users know if they may have been exposed to the virus.

Ontario Deploys Rapid Testing to Support COVID-19 Response Cont’d from P.5 priority has been to protect the health and wellbeing of Ontarians, including long-term care residents," said Minister Fullerton. "These rapid tests can help long-term care homes get results immediately allowing them to act faster to prevent COVID-19 from entering the home."

Panbio tests will also be used in a broader eight-week pilot for participating employers in the private, public and non-profit sectors, prioritizing access for health care settings, essential frontline settings, and congregate settings. This pilot program is an important opportunity to learn about the value of antigen screening for asymptomatic workers in a range of workplace settings and will inform future decisions about safely and fully re-opening the

economy. Participating employers would cover associated costs of delivering antigen rapid tests including human resource expenses and ensure testing follows guidelines as set by the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

The province continues to ensure that anyone who needs a test can get a test and receive their results as quickly as possible. Anyone who falls within the current Provincial Testing Guidance should continue to seek publicly funded testing, available at participating pharmacies and assessment centres. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you should get tested at an assessment centre.

As both ID NOW and Panbio tests are new, they will be carefully evaluated and used in alignment with guidance from Health Canada.