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Vol. 25, Issue 5, October 1, 2020
Rotary Club of Chapleau Pike Ice Fishing Derby Update
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hen news reports of a new novel coronavirus affecting China first appeared in the news in January, no one thought that it would affect us here in Chapleau, let alone Canada. But six months later, our daily lives have been affected and we are all living the effects of this virus. As you can imagine, there is much planning that takes place to put on an event of this size and we begin our preparations months before the derby. One of the first steps is to secure insurance for the event. Unfortunately, given the uncertainty of the pandemic and with the prediction of a second wave, our carrier could not ensure coverage. Without proper insurance, we cannot host this event. The current uptick in the number of cases also casts doubt upon the
feasibility of this event. Will there be continued or further restrictions on gatherings? Will there be travel bans? Unfortunately, our club does not have a crystal ball and we have no idea how the virus will impact us in February. As such, the club made the painful decision to postpone the 2021 Rotary Club of Chapleau Pike Ice Fishing Derby until February 2022. We know that many eagerly awaited this event and we have appreciated your support. And we also enjoyed putting this event on for our community and visitors. We also recognize that the community will be negatively impacted because we will not be reinvesting the proceeds from the 2021 derby in our community, as we have done in the past and this greatly saddens Rotarians. To counter the disappointment of this
postponement and in hopes that we can continue to support our town, we are looking to see if we can run another fundraising event such as a draw. Stay tuned for developments on this front. Thank you for understanding this difficult decision and know that the Rotary Club of Chapleau has its community at heart and will do its best to continue helping our town as well as others globally. We are always looking for new members. If you like helping others and would like to join a group of like-minded people, consider joining us. We are : Luc Tessier – President, Debra Swanson – Vice-president, Jocelynne Bernier – Treasurer, Natalie Tessier – Secretary, Twyla Berry-Swanson, Lorne Swanson, Julia Bignucolo, Marianne Leach, Tracey Wetzl, Ted and Chantal Desbois.
Mise au point sur le tournoi de pêche sur glace Rotary
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n virus qui a vu la lumière du jour en Chine en janvier a su se transformer en pandémie. Qui aurait cru qu'un virus aurait tellement bouleversé notre train de vie journalier à Chapleau? Nous voici, six mois plus tard, encore aux prises de la COVID-19. Comme vous pouvez vous imaginer, il y a énormément de planification qui a lieu pour organiser un tournoi de cette envergure et nous débutons cette planification plusieurs mois avant le tournoi. Une des Long Term premières étapes Forecast consiste à obtenir les Thursday assurances nécessaires. High 5 Malheureusement, à Low -2 raison de l'incertitude Friday que nous pose cette High 3 pandémie et avec la Low -3 prédiction d'une Saturday High 5 Low -2 Sunday High 7 Low 1 Monday High 9 Low 4 Tuesday High 10 Low 6
deuxième vague, notre courtier d'assurance est incapable de nous fournir les assurances nécessaires. Sans assurance, nous sommes incapables de procéder avec notre tournoi de pêche sur glace. Donc, avec beaucoup de peine, le Club Rotary de Chapleau a pris la décision de suspendre le tournoi de pêche pour 2021. Nous souhaitons que nous pourrons aller de l'avant en février 2022. Nous réalisons que plusieurs d'entre vous attendiez ce tournoi avec grande anticipation, et sachez que nous avons grandement apprécié votre support. Nous reconnaissons aussi que notre communauté sera impactée négativement car nous ne pourrons pas réinvestir les profits du tournoi pour appuyer notre communauté comme nous l'avons fait lors des années précédentes. Nous explorons présentement la possibilité d'offrir un tirage quelconque dans le but de
prélever des fonds pour aider notre communauté. Soyez à l'écoute pour des nouvelles concernant ceci. Nous vous remercions pour votre compréhension quant à cette prise de décision difficile et sachez que le Club Rotary de Chapleau a toujours sa communauté à coeur. Comme club, nous continuerons à aider notre communauté, ainsi que autres en besoin à travers le monde. Aussi, nous sommes toujours à la recherche de nouveaux membres. Si vous aimez aider les autres et si vous aimeriez vous joindre à un groupe de personnes qui partagent cette même vision, venez vous joindre à nous. Nous sommes : Luc Tessier – Président, Debra Swanson – Vice-présidente, Jocelynne Bernier – Trésorière, Natalie Tessier – Secrétaire, Twyla Berry-Swanson, Lorne Swanson, Julia Bignucolo, Marianne Leach, Tracey Wetzl, Ted et Chantal Desbois.
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Canadian Pacific Donates $10,000 to For the Heart, From the Heart Campaign
Just in time for World Heart Day this Tuesday, September 29, the Chapleau General Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce a
$10,000 donation from Canadian Pacific (CP) to our For the Heart, From the Heart campaign. The donation was made possible through CP's Community Investment Program CP Has Heart that provides funding from $500 to $50,000 to organizations that aim to improve the heart health of people in communities all over North America. “At CP, we know that a railroad may serve as the arteries of a nation, but at its heart is community,” said David Marchioni, trainmaster, Chapleau. “That's why investing in the communities in which we operate in and through is so important to us. Through our community investment program CP Has Heart, CP has donated $10,000 towards the purchase of a telemetry machine which will ensure Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services has the very best cardiac equipment.”
“CP is a great community partner. We are so grateful for this significant donation,” said Chapleau General Hospital Foundation Chair John Branchaud. “We are now one step closer to covering the new telemetry machine, which is a very important piece of equipment in our hospital.” The Foundation launched the For the Heart, From the Heart campaign in March 2020. So far the Foundation has secured over $57,000 and has purchased a new ECG machine and vital signs monitor. The Foundation needs to raise approximately $16,300 more in order to reach the $74,000 campaign total and cover the telemetry machine. For more information on the For the Heart, From the Heart Campaign or how to donate, please call Lindsay Briscoe at 705-864-1520 ext. 1053, email lbriscoe@sschs.ca or visit www.sschs.ca.
Le Canadien Pacifique verse un don de 10 000 $ pour la campagne Du cœur pour le cœur La Fondation de l'Hôpital Général de Chapleau est heureuse d'annoncer que le Canadien Pacifique (CP) a versé un don de 10 000 $ à notre campagne Du cœur pour le cœur, juste à temps pour la Journée mondiale du cœur, le 29 septembre. Ce don a été rendu possible grâce au programme d'investissement communautaire CP a du cœur, qui offre du financement de 500 $ à
50 000 $ aux organismes dont la mission est d'améliorer la santé cardiaque des personnes dans toutes les communautés en Amérique du Nord. « Au CP, nous savons que les voies ferrées sont, en quelque sorte, les artères d'une nation et qu'à son cœur se trouve la communauté, indique David Marchioni, coordonnateur de trains – Chapleau. C'est la raison pour laquelle il est si important pour nous d'investir dans les
OBITUARY Annette Brunet (née Thibert)
AVIS DE DÉCÈS Annette Brunet (née Thibert)
Passed away peacefully at the Chapleau Health Services with her family by her side on Tuesday September 22, 2020 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Hector Brunet. Cherished mother of Lorraine (Leo), Fernand (Diane), Denis and Paul (Angie). Adored mémere of Lianne, Joel, Matthieu and David. Proud great grandmother of Lucas, Lauryn and Lincoln. Dear daughter of the late Joseph Ernest and Lizza (née Deschamp) Thibert. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters. A visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Friday October 9, 2020 from 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial mass will follow at the church on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Maxwell Ojukwu officiating. (Due to Covid-19, attendance may be limited at the Visitation and Mass). Memorial donations made to Chapleau Health Services Activation Department or to the Sacred Heart Church would be greatly appreciated by the family. (Arrangements entrusted to the Kerry Funeral Home, Wawa, ON, 1-800-439-4937). www.kerryfuneralhome.ca
Décédée paisiblement aux Services de Santé de Chapleau Health Services entourée de sa famille, mardi 22 septembre 2020 à l’âge de 88 ans. Épouse bien-aimée de Hector Brunet. Mère adorable de Lorraine (Léo), Fernand (Diane), Denis et Paul (Angie). Grand-mère bien-aimante de Lianne, Joël, Matthieu et David. Elle était très fière de ses arrière-petitsenfants Lucas, Lauryn et Lincoln. Fille de feus Joseph Ernest et Lizza (née Deschamp) Thibert. Elle fut prédécédée par ses frères et sœurs. Les visites auront lieu à l’église Sacré-Cœur vendredi 9 octobre 2020 entre 19h et 21h. La messe des funérailles, présidée par l’abbé Maxwell Ojukwu, débutera à 11h le samedi 10 octobre 2020. (En raison de la Covid-19, les places sont limitées tant pour les visites que pour la messe). Des dons en faveur du département d’Activation des Services de Santé de Chapleau Health Services ou de la paroisse Sacré-Cœur seraient grandement appréciés par la famille. (Les arrangements funéraires ont été confiés à la firme Kerry Funeral Home, Wawa, ON, 1-800-439-4937). www.kerryfuneralhome.ca
communautés que nous servons et traversons. Grâce à notre programme d'investissement communautaire CP a du cœur, le CP a versé un don de 10 000 $ pour l'achat d'un appareil de Suite P.12 OBITUARY Joseph Peter "Denis" Ladouceur (Capt’n Den Dee) Passed away p e a c e f u l l y, y e t unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, September 24th, 2020 at the age of 69 years. Beloved husband of Va l ( n e e E n c i l ) Ladouceur. Loving father to Pamela, Alma and Vincent Ladouceur, and grandfather to Elijah. Son of the late Joseph Ladouceur and Noella (nee Lamarre) Rathburn. Dear brother to Anne and Richard Ladouceur and uncle to Lee-Lee and Aurin. His passion for life and adventure brought him North to South and around the globe. He will live on through those who loved him and called him friend. He will be sorely and deeply missed. An outdoor celebration of life for family and friends was held on Wednesday September 30th, 2020 at the Canadian Airventures Airbase. For those who are able to or inclined, memorial donations can made to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated by the family. (Arrangements entrusted to Kerry Funeral Home, Wawa, 1-800-439-4937). www.kerryfuneralhome.ca
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Chapleau Moments
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St Patrick's Day and Dominion Day celebrations "big days" each year in life of Chapleau
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Michael J. Morris In its early years Chapleau celebrated some "big days" during the year, according to Vince Crichton, in Pioneering in Northern Ontario. Two of them were St Patrick's Day on March 17 and the other was on Dominion Day, now Canada Day on July 1. Vince wrote that on March 17 started with "charging young ladies" selling shamrocks on the street and from house to house. "Everyone, regardless of race, colour or creed, wore this emblem of Ireland on that day." In the afternoon the ladies of the Catholic Women's League of Sacred Heart Church held a tea and sale at which baking and articles , such as aprons were sold, every piece having been made and donated by the members. At 4;30 pm the dress rehearsal of a light hearted three act Irish play took place at which school children were admitted at reduced rate. Trust me folks. These plays were not to be missed. I don't recall missing one during the years I attended Chapleau Public and Chapleau High schools. Afterwards the ladies had supper ready for all those taking part in the production after which final preparation were made for the play which began at eight pm before a packed house in the Town Hall auditorium Father Romeo Gascon, the long time parish priest at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church sat in the front row always, He was referred to as that "wonderful parish priest". He was always present.
Early Dominion Day
J. M, Shoup far right Vince tells us that the day was the culmination of many weeks of practice and was the year's highlight of this sort of activity. After the show the ladies had a delicious repaste for all involved followed by a dance in the Town Hall basement. St. Patrick's Day was a great celebration in Chapleau. Turning to Dominion Day on July 1, Vince says it was a g r e a t h o l i d a y. I t w a s a community event sponsored by the municipality and Branch 5 (Ontario) of the Royal Canadian Legion. Dominion Day officially started at six am with the sound of a cannon which had been owned by Tom Lonergan. The parade a giant one first started at the rink on Lorne Street and later the CPR station. It was led by the Chapleau Brass Band.. Vince wrote that almost all the children of Chapleau were in it. J.M. Shoup principal of Chapleau Public School was in charge for many years but Dr J.J. Sheahan was the first organizer. The afternoon was devoted to adult activities including ball games with Chapleau, White River and Schreiber usually participating,
Beech front There were many activities at the field and beach area summed up by Vince " The enthusiasm and happy spirit of the happy holiday spirit was further enhanced by the music of the band at intervals throughout the day and above all the joyous shouting and shuffling of the mob could be heard" The day ended with a gala dance at the Town Hall. I have so many fond memories of Chapleau celebrations and those who volunteered so many hours to make them happen. If you have memories please feel free to contact me. My email is mj.morris@live.ca
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Government knows what it will take to pass its throne speech REPORT This point is critical to negotiations. With Democrats that proved the system was helping from OTTAWA fewer people due to the changing nature of work self-isolation being demanded of those infected and the fact that the fund was raided for years and with Covid-19, there must be a remedy to support Rapport applied to general revenues ($54 billion was these individuals during that period. Without that d’Ottawa diverted from the fund by the Chretien and Martin support, we risk greater spread and could quickly by/par
Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing
The government delivered its throne speech this week and, as expected, it was filled with nice sound bites. While the chattering class in Ottawa speculates breathlessly about whether any opposition party will support it – spoiler, the Conservatives immediately said they wouldn’t – Canadians are left to wonder where they fit into the discussion. At the outset, it’s important to remember that a throne speech is just that, a speech. There is no legislation attached and no real measures to evaluate. It is a collection of ideas that will be fleshed out in parliament. Unfortunately, the Prime Minister has shown us over and over that his actions don't match his words. As a tonic to that, there have been successful negotiations with New Democrats that helped his government focus on the real needs that Canadians are experiencing. A great example is how we helped the government come to understand that Employment Insurance (EI) was never going to meet the nation’s need during the first wave of the pandemic. At the time, the government believed EI would absorb the shock despite decades worth of work by New
governments turning EI premiums into an unfair tax on jobs). In many ways EI had become more difficult to access and often didn’t provide enough relief to secure households through normal bouts of unemployment. It was clear that it didn’t have the ability to address the pandemic’s shock to our economy. That led to the CERB being installed, reluctantly. Now we are hearing EI will be re-vamped to reflect our current models of employment which includes gig workers, those who hold multiple parttime jobs, and the self employed in greater numbers every year. This is overdue and welcome news if the government goes about the exercise properly, but past experience suggests they’ll need help to ensure it actually delivers. In the meantime, the CERB is winding down and the transition measures are set to offer recipients less at the same time as the second wave of the pandemic seems to be settling in. That’s what needs to be immediately addressed and where New Democrat efforts are going to be focussed. We’re concerned that the government’s stated plan for those relying on the CERB will deliver $400 less per month. (As I write this, it would seem the government will relent to this demand to maintain the original rate.) The other is the lack of paid sick leave during a pandemic.
reach the limit of our health care system to respond. We can’t forget the experience of other nations that dealt with larger outbreaks and had to choose who to help based on age, like was the case in Italy. Avoiding that scenario is why we desperately need two weeks paid sick leave for everyone who holds a job. The quick criticism of the idea is that these are provincial concerns, but that ignores the fact that the federal government has done more of the heavy lifting during the pandemic. There are other avenues to explore for this. Employment insurance is one route that is available, but so is a program designed specifically for the pandemic such as the CERB which could be re-branded into a sick benefit. This too seems to have been negotiated but it is uncertain what form it will take. Every step of the way, New Democrats have had to fight for people and convince the government to work with us to deliver appropriate assistance. We were clear what it would take to ensure our support for the throne speech, but the government chose to go it alone forcing last minute negotiations that were avoidable. It doesn’t need to be this way, but we are prepared to do the work time and again to ensure Canadians get the support they need during the pandemic.
Le gouvernement sait ce qu’il devra faire pour faire adopter son discours du Trône Le gouvernement a prononcé son discours du Trône cette semaine, et, comme prévu, ce discours était truffé de belles citations. Pendant que les bavards d’Ottawa émettent précipitamment des hypothèses quant à la question de savoir si les député(e)s d’un parti de l’opposition appuieront le discours (avertissement, les conservateurs ont immédiatement déclaré qu’ils ne le feraient pas), les Canadiens se demandent à quel moment ils entrent dans le cadre de la discussion. Au départ, il est important de ne pas oublier qu’un discours du Trône n’est rien d’autre qu’un discours. Il n’est accompagné d’aucune loi et d’aucune mesure véritable à évaluer. Il s’agit d’un ensemble d’idées qui seront étoffées au Parlement. Malheureusement, le premier ministre nous a montré à maintes reprises que ses actes ne correspondent pas à ses paroles. Pour remédier à cela, il a tenu des négociations fructueuses avec les néo-démocrates, qui ont permis au gouvernement de se concentrer sur les besoins réels des Canadiens. La façon dont nous avons aidé le gouvernement à comprendre que l’assuranceemploi (AE) ne pourrait jamais répondre aux
besoins des Canadiens au cours de la première vague de la pandémie en est un excellent exemple. À l’époque, le gouvernement croyait que l’AE allait être en mesure d’absorber le choc. Pourtant, pendant des décennies, les néodémocrates ont prouvé que le système aidait moins de gens en raison de la nature changeante du travail, ainsi que du fait que le fonds a été pillé pendant de nombreuses années et appliqué aux recettes générales (les gouvernements Chrétien et Martin ont détourné 54 milliards de dollars du fonds, transformant ainsi les cotisations d’AE en une taxe injuste sur les emplois). À bien des égards, l’assurance-emploi est devenue moins accessible et, souvent, elle n’apporte pas une aide suffisante aux ménages pendant les périodes de chômage normales. Il était clair que l’assuranceemploi n’avait pas la capacité de faire face au choc que la pandémie a fait subir à notre économie. C’est la raison pour laquelle le gouvernement a mis en place la PCU, avec réticence. Nous apprenons maintenant qu’il remaniera l’assurance-emploi pour que soient pris en compte nos modèles d’emploi actuels, qui comprennent les travailleurs à la demande, les
personnes qui occupent plusieurs emplois à temps partiel et les travailleurs indépendants, lesquels sont de plus en plus nombreux chaque année. Cette nouvelle est attendue depuis longtemps, et ce sera une bonne nouvelle si le gouvernement s’y prend correctement, mais l’expérience passée démontre qu’il aura besoin d’aide pour s’assurer que l’assurance-emploi donnera bien les résultats escomptés. En attendant, la PCU tire à sa fin, et les mesures de transition sont censées entraîner un versement moindre d’argent aux prestataires, au moment même où la deuxième vague de la pandémie semble être en train de s’installer. Voilà le problème qu’il faut régler immédiatement, et c’est sur ce problème que porteront les efforts des néo-démocrates. Nous craignons que le plan annoncé par le gouvernement pour les personnes qui dépendent de la PCU n’entraîne une baisse de revenus de 400 $ par mois. Au moment où j'écris, il semblerait que le gouvernement cédera à cette demande pour maintenir le taux initial.) L’autre problème est le manque de congés de maladie payés qui sont offerts au cours de la pandémie. Ce point joue un rôle essentiel dans la réussite des Suite P.5
CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, October 1, 2020 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF WORK CANADIAN NAVIGABLE WATERS ACT Detailed Design and Environmental Assessment for the Replacement of Nemegosenda River Bridge (Site No. 46-215) on Highway 101, Geographic Township of Chewett G.W.P. 5144-10-00
McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. (McIntosh Perry) hereby gives notice on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Northeastern Region that a submission has been added to the Navigable Waters Registry pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for public comment described herein and its site and plans. Pursuant to paragraph 10(1)(b) of the said Act, McIntosh Perry has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the on-line Navigable Waters Registry (http://cps.canada.ca/) and under registry number #2343, a description of the following work, its site and plans: Detailed Design for the replacement of the Nemegosenda River Bridge on Highway 101 over Nemegosenda River at 47.938214 N, - 83.060449 W in the Geographic Township of Chewett. Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation can be sent through the Common Project Search site mentioned above under the Comment section (search by above noted registry #2343) or, by sending your comments directly to one of the following team members listed below if you do not have access to the internet.
Christine Shillinglaw, P. Eng. Project Manager McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. 115 Walgreen Road, R.R. 3 Carp, ON K0A 1L0 Tel: 613-714-0794 or Toll free: 1-888-348-8991 Email: c.shillinglaw@mcintoshperry.com
Mr. Jon Cerisano Project Manager Ministry of Transportation – Northeast Region 447 McKeown Ave, Unit 301 North Bay, ON P1B 9S9 Tel: 705-497-6903 or Email: jon.cerisano@ontario.ca
Note that comments will be considered only if they are received no later than 30 days after the publication of this notice.
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Report from Ottawa Suite de la P.4 négociations. L’auto-isolement étant exigé des personnes infectées par la Covid-19, il faut leur offrir une aide visant à les soutenir au cours de cette période. Sans ce soutien, nous risquons de faire face à une plus grande propagation, et nous pourrions rapidement atteindre les limites de la capacité de réponse de notre système de soins de santé. Nous ne devons pas oublier les difficultés qu’ont rencontrées d’autres nations qui ont dû faire face à des éclosions plus importantes et qui ont été forcées de choisir les personnes à aider en fonction de leur âge, comme ce fut le cas en Italie. C’est pour éviter ce scénario que nous avons désespérément besoin que tous ceux qui occupent un emploi bénéficient de deux semaines de congés de maladie payés. Cela aussi semble avoir été négocié, mais on ne sait pas quelle forme que qu’il prendra. Si l’on jetait rapidement un regard critique sur cette question, on pourrait en conclure qu’il s’agit de préoccupations d’ordre provincial, mais cela ne tiendrait pas compte du fait que le gouvernement fédéral s’est acquitté d’un plus grand nombre des tâches difficiles en période de pandémie. Il y a d’autres pistes à examiner à cet égard. L’assurance-emploi est l’une des voies possibles, mais il en va de même d’un programme conçu précisément pour permettre de gérer la situation de pandémie, comme la PCU, qui pourrait être rebaptisé plus tard « prestations de maladie ». À chaque étape, les néo-démocrates ont dû se battre pour défendre les intérêts des gens et convaincre le gouvernement de collaborer avec eux afin d’offrir une aide appropriée. Nous avons clairement indiqué ce qu'il faudrait pour garantir notre appui au discours du Trône, mais le gouvernement a choisi de faire cavalier seul en forçant des négociations de dernière minute qui étaient évitables. Il n’est pas nécessaire qu’il en soit ainsi, mais nous sommes prêts à accomplir le travail requis encore et encore afin que les Canadiens obtiennent le soutien dont ils ont besoin pendant la pandémie.
BONNE FÊTE DES AINÉS.ES 1er octobre Merci pour votre sagesse, votre patience et l'histoire dont nous faisons partie. HAPPY SENIOR DAY! October 1st Thank you for your shared wisdom, your patience and for being part of our community history!
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CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, October 1, 2020 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF WORK CANADIAN NAVIGABLE WATERS ACT Detailed Design and Environmental Assessment for the Replacement of Sideburned Lake Bridge (Site No. 46-015) on Highway 101, Geographic Township of Chapleau G.W.P. 5144-10-00
McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. (McIntosh Perry) hereby gives notice on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Northeastern Region that a submission has been added to the Navigable Waters Registry pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for public comment described herein and its site and plans. Pursuant to paragraph 10(1)(b) of the said Act, McIntosh Perry has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the on-line Navigable Waters Registry (http://cps.canada.ca/) and under registry number #2341, a description of the following work, its site and plans: Detailed Design for the replacement of the Sideburned Lake Bridge on Highway 101 over Sideburned Lake at 47.77520 N, - 83.489770 W in the Geographic Town ship of Chapleau. Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation can be sent through the Common Project Search site mentioned above under the Comment section (search by above noted registry #2341) or, by sending your comments directly to one of the following team members listed below if you do not have access to the internet.
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Letters to the Editor This week, Chapleau loses a phenomenal physician. Dr. Doris Mitchell returned as the first female Indigenous family physician in 2012 to better the lives of Chapleau and the Indigenous communities. Featured in a CBC documentary in 2015, she was recognized for the exceptional care she was able to bring back to her own home community. Taking on a significant number of patients in Chapleau and in her community, there is a lot to be said about her dedication and commitment. When I first moved here in 2018 to open up my practice, she was the first doctor who genuinely welcomed me into the Chapleau community. Full of knowledge and experience, Dr. Mitchell would often miss her lunch to squeeze in a few more patients. She truly adopted the patients first model because she cared for their health and well-being. The countless holidays, weekends, meals and time with family she sacrificed to instead be there for her patients does not go unnoticed. I learned much from Dr. Mitchell and it was pleasure of mine to be able to work with her. When I had to unfortunately close my practice last year, Dr. Mitchell kept that communication line open. True to her core principles, she made those who live in Chapleau feel welcomed and wanted because it was always about making things better for this Town. For that, I am grateful and she will always be considered a friend. Doris, thank you for everything that you've done for the Chapleau community. Thank you for making the world a better place. Your legacy will not be forgotten. Respectfully, Dr. Dan Beamish
Tribune Libre
Christine Shillinglaw, P. Eng. Project Manager McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. 115 Walgreen Road, R.R. 3 Carp, ON K0A 1L0 Tel: 613-714-0794 or Toll free: 1 -888-348-8991 Email: c.shillinglaw@mcintoshperry.com
Mr. Jon Cerisano Project Manager Ministry of Transportation – Northeast Region 447 McKeown Ave, Unit 301 North Bay, ON P1B 9S9 Tel: 705-497-6903 or Email: jon.cerisano@ontario.ca
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Cette semaine, Chapleau perd une médecin phénoménale. Dre Doris Mitchell est la première femme médecin de famille autochtone qui y est revenue à Chapleau en 2012 pour améliorer la qualité de vie des habitants de la municipalité et des communautés autochtones. Elle a fait l'objet d'un documentaire de la CBC en 2015 et on lui reconnaît les soins exceptionnels qu'elle a su prodiguer au sein de sa propre communauté d'origine. Elle a pris sous son aile un grand nombre de patients à Chapleau et dans sa communauté, ce qui en dit long sur son dévouement et son engagement. Lorsque je suis arrivé ici en 2018 pour y ouvrir mon cabinet, elle a été la première médecin à m'accueillir chaleureusement au sein de la communauté de Chapleau. Dre Mitchell possédait de vastes connaissances et une grande expérience et elle se passait souvent de dîner afin de pouvoir recevoir quelques patients de plus dans sa journée. Sa pratique était résolument axée sur ses patients, car elle se souciait véritablement de leur santé et de leur bienêtre. Elle a sacrifié d'innombrables vacances, fins de semaine et repas et activités en famille afin de pouvoir être là pour ses patients et son sacrifice n'est jamais passé inaperçu. J'ai beaucoup appris de Dre Mitchell et je suis très heureux d'avoir eu la chance de travailler avec elle. Lorsque j'ai malheureusement dû fermer mon cabinet l'an dernier, Dre Mitchell a gardé la ligne de communication ouverte avec moi. Fidèle à ses principes fondamentaux, elle a fait en sorte que les habitants de Chapleau se sentent accueillis et désirés, car son objectif a toujours été d'améliorer la vie des gens de la municipalité. Pour tout cela, je lui suis reconnaissant et je me rappellerai toujours d'elle comme une amie. Doris, merci pour tout ce que vous avez réalisé pour la communauté de Chapleau. Merci d'avoir fait que le monde est meilleur. Votre legs ne sera jamais oublié. Respectueusement, Dr Dan Beamish
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Chapleau born Murray Hong involved with Halifax neurosurgeons performing first robot-assisted brain biopsy in Canada to Stealth AutoGuide for preclinical research in Halifax. His team has worked in collaboration with a surgical team in Austria, which pioneered the preclinical research over the past several years. The device has been used in about 10 other sites around the world, Clarke said. The QEII was the only North American site to perform preclinical trials, leading to Health Canada’s recent decision to approve the device for clinical use in Canada. As a result, Medtronic gave the QEII a “very significant” deal in the purchase of the device, Clarke said. He declined to give a specific figure. “We wanted to ensure we had that technology for our patients as soon as possible.” Clarke figures the robot will be used to perform over 100 biopsies a year at the hospital. He will also explore use of the device for other procedures such as implanting electrodes in the brain for diagnostic or treatment purposes. Dr. David Clarke, head of neurosurgery at Dalhousie University and the Nova Scotia Health Authority, and surgery imaging specialist Dr. Murray Hong, review the plans for a robotic surgery. - Contributed By John McPhee Halifax neurosurgeons are the first in Canada to use cutting-edge robotic technology to perform a brain biopsy. The robot can be programmed to pinpoint the precise location where tissue samples can be extracted from a tumour, said Dr. David Clarke, head of neurosurgery at Dalhousie University and the Nova Scotia Health Authority. His team, which included surgeons Murray Hong and David Brandman, used the device - called a Stealth AutoGuide - to perform a biopsy last week on a patient at the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Clarke said the technology represents a major step forward in surgery. The robot allows surgeons to complete brain biopsies in about half the time it would take to manually plan for the procedure, and it’s also safer for the patient, Clarke said in a phone interview Tuesday. “If you imagine us trying to get at a tissue somewhere deep in the brain, a tumour that needs to have a biopsy, what’s critical for us is to not only reach the target so that we can obtain successfully a piece of tissue that will give the pathologists enough information to make a diagnosis that’s important for the patient’s treatment, but just as
critical, we need to get there in a way that avoids any damage to the surrounding brain. "And that can be very tricky because of the various important structures that we may have to contend with, including various blood vessels.” Whereas the usual surgical incision for biopsies is several centimetres, the precision of the robotic tech allows for an incision of about one centimetre. The Stealth AutoGuide also can be easily integrated into the technology already in use, such as neuro-imaging. Another bonus is its size, about two-thirds that of a shoe box, Clarke said, so it doesn’t clutter up the operating room. He first caught wind of the robot at a neurosurgery conference in the United States two years ago. Clarke immediately contacted the company that makes it, Medtronic, in order to get access
NOUVELLES DE L’ASSEMBLÉE LÉGISLATIVE DE L’ONTARIO par Mike Mantha Député Provincial Algoma-Manitoulin
There are a multitude 'realities' in the world, including some very unpleasant ones found close to home in our own communities and even in our own families. One of the worst ones is of a family home destroyed by fire. That in itself is a most unfortunate reality. But, of course, things can always be worse such as when we learn that the family did not have any fire insurance to protect them. This situation may or may not have been by choice as sometimes total family income just can't be stretched to include fire insurance. However, sometimes it's a deliberate choice as some people consider such coverage unnecessary or wasteful. The truth is, like so many things in life, we give little importance to opportunities until things happen - and we really need them. Something as simple as not having fire insurance can devastate a family for life. The same thing can be said for healthcare insurance. Just look to our American neighbours' lack of a universal healthcare program like we have here in Canada. If we are seriously injured or get sick, no matter what our income level is, we know that we will have access to some of the best medical and health care in the world at no out of pocket cost. For our American neighbours, getting sick or injured can wipe an entire family out financially forever. If an American can't afford the enormous costs of treatment and care, they just have to do without, sometimes living with constant pain, disabilities – even facing death in some cases. Thankfully, our forefathers such as Tommy Douglas, the former Premier of Saskatchewan and later leader of the newly formed federal NDP, previously called the CCF, saw things differently. Douglas believed that all people, regardless of status, skin colour or income, have a right to universal healthcare. All people, not just those with money or connections, should have equal access to the same quality of healthcare whenever they need it. While Douglas is credited as the founder of universal healthcare here in Canada, it is important to note that such creation required the cooperation and compromise of all parties and their leaders. It is the perfect example of what can be done when elected officials focus on improving people's lives rather than getting reelected.
CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, October 1, 2020 - Page 9 Medicare in Canada came about over a tier American-style health care here in Ontario. half century ago. When it was initially created, Just ask the Minister of Long-Term Care if she Douglas, like many others knew that it was endorses such a system. But does the premier essential to at least get the program off the really think that families should have to pay $400 ground, fully intending to expand the program to for this government's failure to COVID-19 plan? include pharmacare in later years. That was half a I'll bet you dollars to donuts that the majority of century ago and it remains unfinished. In recent Ontarians don't share the view of Ford and his years, New Democrats have been pledged to rich, corporate buddies. We heard the federal government commit complete the unfinished business of the original to universal pharmacare in its recent throne medicare program to include pharmacare. Almost exactly a year ago, Toronto Star speech. However it is going to take a whole heck columnist Martin Regg Cohn wrote, “All these of a lot more than mere words to make it happen. days and years later, we are no further ahead — in Here in Ontario, the Liberal government had 15 fact we are probably further behind, for the life- years to implement pharmacare, and chose not to. saving role of prescription drugs in fighting Now, we're worried that Doug Ford will actually cancer, regulating blood pressure, controlling do as he says and will actually stand in the way of cholesterol levels, and modulating mental illness creating a drug plan that covers everyone. His is far greater today than a half-century ago. Now track record is to cut OHIP and undermine we have free medicare without free medicine, medicare, not expand it. The pandemic is playing havoc with the undermining one of our proudest achievements.” Cohn is right. And now it is time for this lives of virtually all Canadians and has caused a generation to complete this proud Canadian frightening downturn in our economy. And experts have no idea of how low and how long legacy. Like I said before, no one thinks this downturn will last. Now while the need is insurance is important until they need it. Now, evident, we have an incredible opportunity to do with the pandemic possibly ramping up for a something that will make a difference in peoples' second wave that could dwarf the first, the need lives, both today and for generations to come. We for pharmacare is great. What better time to have a federal government that is on board with tackle this issue than during this pandemic when the concept and wants to invest in Canadian's all of us can see with our own eyes the value of a health. New Democrats know that such pharmacare program. The pandemic has shown Ontarians that workplace prescription drug investment will pay dividends by preventing benefits can disappear in an instant due to job people from being sick and having to go to loss. Right now, when we most need to keep hospital for treatment. It will save lives. Let's not people out of the hospital, pharmacare is more follow the example of those who played down the importance of fire protection, only to find their important than ever. Just recently, NDP MPP Catherine Fife family devastated with little hope to recover, told the Legislature that the Ford Government even over time. Now is the time to complete the needs to get a grip on COVID-19 testing. Every program that Tommy Douglas and all party night on the news now we are hearing of families leaders of his day started. left waiting for hours and even days, leading to As always, please feel free to contact my office chaotic scenes at assessment centres across the about these issues, or any other provincial province. Parents are lining up with babies at matters. You can reach my constituency office by testing centres for the whole day only to be turned email at mmantha-co@ndp.on.ca or by phone at away without getting a test. People are frustrated 705-461-9710 or Toll free 1-800-831-1899. and scared. In some cases the situation deteriorated to the point that the police were needed to calm things down. The next thing you know, we learn that private for profit companies are offering COVID-19 testing at $400 a pop – but only for those who can afford it. But what about our commitment as Canadians to the concept of universal healthcare? To this Ford responded, “It's a free market society.” Doug Ford fully endorses private for-profit companies who want to allow people with deep pockets to skip the lineups while their middle class and lower income neighbours watch them walk right up to the front ahead of them. We know the Conservatives crave a two-
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Last weeks solutions MOMENTS IN TIME On Oct. 16, 1923, Walt Disney and his brother Roy found the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Hollywood, California. With the 1928 release of "Steamboat Willie," the world was introduced to Mickey Mouse.
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École secondaire catholique Trillium students and school staff celebrate their Francophone pride During the week of September 21 to 25, students and staff at École s e c o n d a i r e c a t h o l i q u e Tr i l l i u m (Chapleau) displayed their FrancoOntarian pride. Although the COVID19 pandemic made it impossible to gather or participate in a group flagraising ceremony, Franco-Ontarians Day was celebrated though a series of virtual activities offered to Francophone students in the province. In addition,
École secondaire catholique Trillium Saint-Joseph students had the chance to display with pride green and white clothing in their classroom while taking part in stimulating activities highlighting Franco-Ontarian culture. The COVID-19 pandemic will not prevent students and staff from proudly celebrating their identity and their belonging to the Francophonie in Ontario.
Les élèves et le personnel scolaire de École secondaire catholique Trillium célèbrent leur fierté francophone Lors de la semaine du 21 au 25 septembre, les élèves et le personnel de l’ École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) ont affiché leur fierté franco-ontarienne. Bien que la pandémie a rendu impossible un rassemblement ou une participation à une levée de drapeau de
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groupe, on a souligné le Jour des Franco-Ontariennes et des Franco-Ontariens en participant à une série d’activités virtuelles offertes aux élèves francophones de la province. De plus, les élèves de École secondaire catholique Trillium ont eu la chance de porter fièrement des vêtements vert et blanc dans leur salle de classe tout en prenant part à des activités stimulantes mettant en valeur la culture francoontarienne. Ce n’est pas la pandémie de la
Le Canadien Pacifique verse un don de 10 000 $ pour la campagne Du cœur pour le cœur Suite de la P.2 télémétrie afin de s'assurer que les Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services possèdent le meilleur équipement cardiaque. » « Le CP est un excellent partenaire communautaire. Nous sommes vraiment reconnaissants pour ce don important, ajoute John Branchaud, président de la Fondation de l'Hôpital Général de Chapleau. Nous avons maintenant fait un pas de plus vers l'achat du nouvel appareil de télémétrie, qui fait partie de l'équipement essentiel dans notre hôpital. » La Fondation a lancé la campagne Du cœur pour le cœur en mars 2020. Jusqu'à présent, la Fondation a amassé plus de 57 000 $ et a fait l'achat d'un nouvel appareil d'ECG et d'un moniteur de signes vitaux. La Fondation doit amasser environ 16 300 $ de plus pour atteindre l'objectif de 74 000 $ de sa campagne afin de couvrir le coût de l'appareil de télémétrie. Pour obtenir plus de renseignements sur la campagne Du cœur pour le cœur ou pour savoir comment faire un don, n'hésitez pas à communiquer avec Lindsay Briscoe par téléphone au 705 864-1520, poste 1053, ou par courriel à lbriscoe@sschs.ca ou encore, visitez le s i t e à l ' a d r e s s e h t t p s : / / w w w. s s c h s . c a / general/homeFR.html
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Two youths face mischief and theft charges in Chapleau Two young people have been charged after an incident that took place last week, Superior East OPP say. OPP say they responded to multiple complaints at around 7:50 a.m. last Thursday (Sept. 17) of theft and mischief that had occurred overnight in Chapleau, where multiple vehicles were rummaged through and damaged. In addition, some municipal property and vehicles were vandalized. As a result, two young people, from Chapleau, were arrested and charged. A 15-year-old young person was charged with the following: Mischief - destroys or damages property, contrary to section 430(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC) (Three Counts), Trespassing at night, contrary to section 177 of the CC (Three Counts), Fail to comply with undertaking, contrary to section 145(4)(a) of the CC (Two Counts), and Theft under $5000 from a motor vehicle, contrary to section 334(b) of the CC. A 17-year-old young person was charged with the following: Mischief - destroys or damages property, contrary to section 430(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC) (Three Counts), Trespassing at night, contrary to section 177 of the CC (Three Counts), and Theft under $5000 from a Motor Vehicle, contrary to section 334(b) of the CC. Both were released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Chapleau.