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Chapleau Cree First Nation bandmember, Marjorie Lee throws ceremonial first pitch at Blue Jays’ game
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he Toronto Blue Jays and Jays Care Foundation proudly announce that National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, known to many as Orange Shirt Day, was recognized throughout the September 30th game at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays acknowledged that Rogers Centre is located on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people. A land acknowledgement and artwork by Philip Cote, an artist and Ancestral Knowledge Keeper from Moose Deer Point First Nation, has been installed at Rogers Centre outside at Gate 15 and Long Term inside at Section 102. Forecast The Blue Jays Thursday were honoured to be High 20 j o i n e d by Chief R. Low 8 Stacey Laforme of the Friday Mississaugas of the High 21 Credit First Nation. Low 14 Chief Laforme will Saturday High 18 Low 14
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accompany Marjorie (Cachagee) Lee, a proud band member of Chapleau Cree First Nation, a Jays Care mentor, and survivor of nine years at Shingwauk Indian Residential School, who threw the ceremonial first pitch. In recognition of the more than 70 Indigenous languages spoken across Turtle Island, Mary Nahwegahbow, an aspiring First Nations artist from Whitefish River First Nation, performed the Canadian anthem in Anishinaa- multi-generational baseball league that promotes bemowin, English, and French. healing through inter-generational connections O n N a t i o n a l D a y f o r Tr u t h a n d and community collaboration. Reconciliation, the club and foundation reflect on those whose lives were lost and those who survived residential schools, as well as the families and communities impacted. Staff will be wearing orange shirt pins to acknowledge that “Every Child Matters,” and there will be orange accents with artwork by Patrick Hunter, a two-spirited Ojibway artist from Red Lake, ON, featured throughout the stadium. Jays Care and the Blue Jays are honoured to work with, learn from, and partner with more than 100 Indigenous communities, codesigning and implementing programming for more than 5,000 Indigenous children and youth. This year, more than $1.5 million was committed to programming in Indigenous communities, includ- Marjorie Lee (Cachagee) and Credit First Nation Chief ing Indigenous Rookie League, a R.Stacey Laforme
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Ontario Providing Financial Relief to Employers New measures will, if passed, cut red tape and save businesses $168 million businesses. This change would reduce administrative costs and burdens by giving businesses an efficient one-stop-shop for submitting payroll deductions. “Supports like these go a long way to help keep businesses viable and competitive as we deal with the impacts of COVID-19,” said Heidi VanderKwaak, owner of the Donut Monster. “The rate reduction means more money for employers like me to increase wages for frontline staff so we can remain competitive and fair while also investing in improving health and safety in the workplace. Today's announcement will help keep workers safe and small businesses open.” Lastly, closures in low-wage sectors due to the pandemic have resulted in a spike in Ontario's Average Industrial Wage. As a result, the ceiling for worker benefits will be increasing by 9.45 per cent. To prevent some businesses from having to pay thousands of dollars a year in additional premiums, Ontario is capping the growth of premiums to an increase of 3.2 per cent (close to the normal range) through a regulation under the Workplace Safety and Amendment Act. Similar action was taken for 2021. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board covers over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. Today's premium reduction is an average of 5% for employers, totalling $168 million that businesses can reinvest back into our economy. OBITUARY Distributing surplus Warren. Bertram Holmes (Bert) W S I B funds was a It is with great sadness that the family of Bert recommendation from the WSIB Warren announce his peaceful passing on Sept Operational Review that was 28, 2021, at St Peter's Hospital , Hamilton released in November 2020. Ontario. He was 69 years old. Bert was the Minister McNaughton treasured son of the late Olive and Robert (Bob) Warren. Born and raised in Chapleau , recently appointed Pauline Niles Bert had a love of the outdoors. He was a as the Chair of the Office of
Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is cutting premium rates in 2022 by $168 million, bringing the total reduction in premiums since 2018 to $2.4 billion. In addition, the government is intending to introduce legislation that, if passed, would allow for a significant portion of the WSIB's current reserve, currently valued at $6.1 billion, to be distributed to safe employers. This proposed change would help employers cope with the impacts of COVID-19. Details were shared today by Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development at the Donut Monster, a local bakery in Hamilton whose WSIB premiums are being reduced next year. “We know shopkeepers and merchants on Main Streets across Ontario need help. That is why our government is taking action by modernizing the WSIB to support these employers and protect local jobs,” said Minister McNaughton. “This package will save employers hundreds of millions of dollars that can be reinvested in new jobs, technology, and health and safety protections. At the same time, injured workers will continue to receive the benefits and services they deserve.” The Ontario government is also proposing to enable the WSIB to work with the Canada Revenue Agency to streamline remittances for
powerful swimmer and skater , enjoying camping, fishing , hockey , and baseball. Bert shared his enthusiasm for these activities with his children. The ultimate fan, Bert never missed an opportunity to cheer on his favourite teams , the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Blue Jays. Whatever his adventure, there was always a pet companion by his side. His big smile and hearty laugh will be missed by his family and many friends. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Norma , cherished children, Shelley (Wes Cote) , Neil (Faith Spalding) , and Kevin (Robyn Taylor) . Proud grandfather of Michaela , Jaydan, Stephanie, Blake, Elliott , and great grandfather of Mila, and Hazel. Dear brother of Leigh Taylor (Bill). He will also be greatly missed by his stepchildren, Jacqueline Salisbury , Ian Salisbury , and by his step-grandchildren, Alexander , Brody, Hayleigh , and Keaden. Special thanks to the staff at St. Peter's Hospital and Juravinski Hospital for all of their care. Heartfelt thanks to Dr Leber and team. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In Bert's memory, donations to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be appreciated. Notes of sympathy and condolences may be left at >www.donaldvbrown.ca<.
Worker Advisor. The Minister restored this office that helps workers navigate the WSIB system and increased funding by $434,195. Currently, the WSIB is not permitted to distribute surpluses to employers. New legislation intended to be introduced later in the fall would, if passed, require the WSIB to return excess funds to employers once the Board's surplus reaches 125 per cent, with the option to do so earlier. As of March 31, the WSIB's insurance fund is at 119 per cent. Every percentage point represents an estimated $305 million in surplus funds. · The government is proposing to follow the Review's recommendation to allow the WSIB to distribute surpluses when the fund reaches a 115% surplus and requires the WSIB to distribute funds when the surplus reaches 125%.
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Michael J. Morris Doug Prusky, who had starred as a player at all levels in Chapleau hockey became the coach of the Chapleau Intermediate "A" Huskies with the 1977-78 season, the team's third in the Northland Intermediate Hockey League (NIHL) while veteran player, Jean Claude (JC) Cyr became the captain. Doug was well known to Chapleau hockey fans as an outstanding player with the Junior "B" Huskies and the Intermediate "A" Huskies, until an injury cut short his playing career in 1976. He also played on the championship Bantam teams coached by Dave Futhey and David Mizuguchi. Doug died peacefully and on his own terms, surrounded by his daughters, family and friends on Monday, September 20th, at Sault Area Hospital, at the age of 69. He was predeceased by his wife Tina Cappellani who died 13 days before him. Given Doug's tremendous involvement in Chapleau hockey I decided to share some highlights from his career in Chapleau hockey. I also include other stars of Doug's generation.
Doug Prusky deserves special place in Chapleau hockey history as player, coach and manager Doug played on Chapleau's awesome Bantam teams in the 1960s and once he became overage served as trainer. Before going any further I need to share a personal experience with Doug which occurred when he was in Grade 12 at Chapleau High School. I had been absent from my teaching duties in 1970 recovering from a personal crisis. On the day I returned to CHS Doug was standing at the entrance doors, and as I entered he said, "Good morning Mr. Morris. It is good to see you back," I thanked him for his kind words and continued walking to the staff room. Suddenly, Doug said, "Mr. Morris", and I stopped turning and saying, "Yes Doug," He said: "Mr. Morris, I really meant what I said Sir. It is good to see you back". I nodded my thanks and thanked him. Doug had made my day. When I was last in Chapleau in 2015 I had a good chat with Doug. Back to hockey. Under the new bench boss, the Intermediate A Huskies established themselves as top contenders winning their two season openers on the road defeating the Hearst Lumberkings 11-4 and Calvert GMs 6-2. The Chapleau Sentinel reported that "with a new coach, new captain, several new players and the team stalwarts from the past season", the wins were "a fine beginning (for Doug) as "the team had never won their first games since entering the league." Graham Bertrand was back as trainer. The newspaper said that JC Cyr, the new captain played "sparkling hockey in both games and was rewarded for his efforts with five goals." Glen Cappellani, who had returned home after a stint in the United States Hockey League showed that his semi-pro experience had really helped his game as he came up with "scintillating
saves" in both games. Glen would share goaltending duties with David McAdam, who had been the team's stalwart since its beginning. Steve Prusky, Doug's brother was also home after playing in the U S H L and demonstrated the experience he had gained since leaving Chapleau where he had also been a star defenceman. "... (Steve) has the ability to control a hockey game from the blueline...," the Sentinel noted. Other new faces were Ron Larcher and Gary Legros from the Junior "B" Huskies, Paul Scheer, joining his high scoring brother Bill on the team, and Rick Walker and Danny Homerodean from southern Ontario. Other players on the roster included veterans Jamie Doyle, Pat Swanson, Ted Swanson, Dave McMillan, Tom Laframboise, Paul McDonald, Ray Larcher, Richard Lacroix, George Card and Keith McAdam. Terry Woermke, Danny Vaughan, Moe Poirier and Ted Zajac would also be on the team. Before the season was too old, John Tavella, of Wawa, joined the team. At the time, John held the Ontario Hockey Association Major Junior "A" (Tier One) League record for most goals and assists in a single season set while playing for the Soo Greyhounds in the 1975-76 season -- 67 goals and 70 assists. John had also been the 10th round draft choice of the Montreal Canadiens but had decided not to play in their farm system. John Simons of Wawa, who had also played for the Soo Greyhounds joined the team for the 1978-79 season. In the regular season of 30 games, the Huskies enjoyed tremendous success under Doug's guidance, winning 24, losing four and tying two but for the third year in a row they met their archrivals the Timmins Northstars in the semi-finals, and lost with the Timmins team going on to become league champions. But the foundation had been laid, and in Cont’d on P.7
CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, October 7, 2021- Page 4 Tourism Recovery Program (OTRP), putting aside of the cost of eye exams insured by OHIP. The $100 million for aid. Tourism businesses have remaining 45 percent is absorbed by optometrist been suffering incredible losses of revenue for clinics, which dips into overhead expenses such as almost two years now. Operators have been calling rent and salaries. Dr. Sheldon Salaba, president of on Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO), Minister Lisa MacLeod to make good on promised says, “Government neglect has jeopardized access funding through the OTRP, which was announced to eye care for those who need it most, undervaluing way back in March. Unfortunately, after almost two the eye health of Ontarians." years of uncertainty and stress for business owners, The thing about it is, the government has the government announced that the process for known about this all along. The OAO has been accessing the relief fund still will not begin for a trying to get the government to the bargaining table few more weeks. This is incredibly disheartening for literally years, but the government – including I have never been one to boast of any for both tourism operators and those whom they the Ford government – has procrastinated. Finally, scholarly degrees or traits of any description. employ. For some, this will be their final demise. the OAO was left no choice but to draw a line in the Instead, I profess to be nothing more or less than the The limited eligibility of the Ontario sand. It took the partial withdrawal of services to people I live next door to or meet on the street every day. But, of course, my job requires that I read a Tourism and Travel Small Business Grant left get the government to finally give the issue the heck of a lot of reports, legal documents, letters, behind businesses struggling to reopen as the attention that it deserves. In the meantime, our children and youth newspapers and books, so I can say I am at least province relaxed public health restrictions. A well informed. While I may not be a learned survey conducted by the Tourism Industry struggle in school because they cannot see the scholar, I truly understand the importance of Association of Ontario showed that going into the board or are coping with eye pain and headaches. communication – and by that, I mean two-way third stage of reopening, over half of businesses Some of our older adults face a loss of cited lack of revenue and uncertainty about their independence because they cannot get a new communication. future as reasons for not hiring employees. Given prescription they need to do the things that keep One of the things I have learned is the value these catastrophic results, what justification can them healthy and happy. Doug Ford is forcing all of using stories, quotations, idioms, and even Premier Ford and Minister MacLeod offer for their children, teens and seniors to go without vision care humour at times to help convey meaning and procrastination? in order to save a buck. He doesn't want to spend the improve understanding. This is because they are money, and it's everyday people who are paying the Doug Ford's dithering has created a risk to usually short, meaningful and effective. price. our children and youth in school, that was clearly This week my office team and I discussed Take a moment and consider the list of recent current events, reports and political plans for avoidable. The latest modelling from the Ontario Science table shows the COVID situation is fragile things that Doug Ford's procrastination has caused the coming months. We spent considerable time and the danger to children is real. With cold weather stress, confusion and hardship for Ontarians. reviewing the decisions and pathways taken, as around the corner, now is not the time to let our Funding for senior dental care, families with well as those not taken, by the Ford Conservatives guard down. dependents on the autistic spectrum, providing safe in recent weeks and months. As it was just an drinking water for First Nations, setting up a Ontario should be doing everything in its informal meeting of my small team, we had not Northern Health Travel Grant advisory committee, power to stop the spread of COVID-19 among gone to great efforts to organize subject matter in any particular order. Nonetheless, a reality school-aged children, particularly those too young and creation of vaccine passports. Ontarians suddenly emerged before our eyes. We took stock to be vaccinated. We know what will help: smaller deserve so much better than this. There is an ancient proverb that says, of where Ontarians find themselves at this point in class sizes, mandatory vaccination for education time. Then it hit us like a ton of bricks how much workers, rapid testing and adding the COVID “Time and tide wait for no man.” Sometimes it better off we'd be today if the government had acted vaccine to the list of required immunizations for seems that time is moving faster and faster. If we in a timely manner with clarity, determination and eligible students. The government should have wait or merely hesitate, we can be left behind or confidence. Instead, Premier Ford has chosen to been developing a plan to vaccinate five to 11 year- even lost. We need leadership that can focus on dither and delay time and again, often denying olds so that it is ready to unfold the minute that what is on the horizon so that we are prepared to realities evident to all. There is little doubt that his Health Canada approval comes. Unfortunately, handle matters when they arrive at our doorstep procrastination has come back to bite Ontarians in Doug Ford is putting-off creating such a plan and seemingly moments later. Ontarians need refuses to spend money that he already has to leadership that is looking forward and takes the butt hard. protect our kids. Instead of pinching pennies, the meaningful, decisive action to stave off avoidable Author and humorist Henry Wheeler Shaw Ford government must invest immediately in our pain and suffering for people. Ontario cannot wrote, "The greatest thief this world has ever children's health. There is no justification for this afford any further procrastination. produced is procrastination, and he is still at large." procrastination. As always, please feel free to contact my Unfortunately, I fear such a thief is here among us in Ford's procrastination has also been office about these issues or any other provincial Ontario – in Queen's Park. detrimental to other issues that are not connected to matters. You can reach my constituency office by Let me explain my thoughts on this matter. the pandemic. Consider the example of funding email at mmantha-co@ndp.on.ca or phone at 705If you live in Algoma-Manitoulin, you vision care for Ontarians. Optometrists have been 461-9710 or Toll-free at 1-800-831-1899. know someone who owns or works for a business asking successive Liberal and Conservative connected to tourism. Undoubtedly, tourism is one governments for an increase in of the most significant contributors to Northern OHIP-covered testing fees for Ontario's economy. We all know one or more thirty years to no avail. 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Weather Summary for Ontario - September 2021: A Varied Start to Fall Temperatures and Precipitation In September, temperatures were normal to above normal in Ontario, with anomalies ranging from +1oC to +4oC. The highest anomalies were observed in northern Ontario, while much of the southern region observed normal temperatures. Moosonee broke its maximum temperature record for September 20th with a temperature of 29.5°C. The previous record was 28.4°C, observed in 2009. Precipitation varied across the province in September. Dry conditions prevailed in the northwest of the province, with some regions receiving less than 50% of typical values. In contrast, areas in Southern Ontario received above normal precipitation, with some locales receiving over twice their normal amounts. From September 21st to 23rd, the three-day precipitation total reached the 50 to 100 years return period from Goderich, Ontario, to the Cabonga reservoir, north of Mont-Laurier in Quebec. During this three-day period, Toronto received 62.6 mm of rain, with 56 mm falling on the 22nd alone. Significant Events September 7: Damaging Winds and Severe Thunderstorms across Southern Ontario A frontal system passing across southern Ontario led to the development of severe thunderstorms. Damage from these storms was reported along the eastern shore of Lake Huron between Goderich and Southampton, and inland towards Harriston, including a farm structure destroyed in Kingsbridge and a silo removed in Zion. The team from the Northern Tornadoes Project (N T P) assessed the damage. In Kingsbridge, the damage was determined to be caused by a tornado, with a rating of EF-2 on the Enhanced Fujita scale. The damage in Harriston extended to Kenilworth, and included a destroyed barn and large silo. This damage was due to an EF-2 tornado. Furthermore, the damage in Goderich was determined to be caused by an EF-0 tornado. Another two tornadoes were found to have left damage tracks in Vaughan and Kuhryville, and were each given a rating of EF-0 by NTP. Damage in Port Elgin and Southampton was deemed to have been caused by EF-0 and EF-1 downbursts respectively. Large quantities of pea-sized hail were reported in Dufferin County, as well as a few reports of quarter to toonie-sized hail. Significant rainfall also fell across much of southern Ontario, mainly ranging between 30 and 65 mm, with a maximum reported 109 mm in Lurgan Beach, just north of Point Clark. September 12: Damaging Wind Gusts
through Southwestern Ontario A cold front swept across southwestern Ontario through the afternoon of September 12, spawning multiple power outages stretching from Sarnia to Norfolk County. The team from NTP assessed the damage that was reported, and have determined that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Parkhill. Additionally, they determined that damage in Ailsa Craig was caused by an E F-1 downburst. In addition, structural and tree damage reported in Belmont was determined to have been caused by a microburst, with estimated maximum wind speeds of 120 km/h. September 19-23: Significant Rainfall across Ontario A slow-moving low-pressure system made its way across northern Ontario beginning late overnight from September 19 into September 20, depositing significant rainfall over northwestern Ontario. General rainfall amounts for the area ranged between 30 and 50 mm. Higher amounts were recorded through a corridor stretching from Fort Frances to Sioux Lookout, and northeast towards Fort Hope. The highest amounts were reported at the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) stations Bear Paw and Dyment, who received 107.4 mm and 93.8 mm respectively. The system continued eastward and merged with an incoming low-pressure system from the southeastern United States, affecting southern and northeastern Ontario late September 21 into
September 23. Two-day rainfall totals ranged from 35 to 115 mm, with higher amounts near 150 mm reported through a corridor from Windsor towards Collingwood. Thousands of customers were left without power, and several reports of downed tree limbs were received as well. Additionally, a local state of emergency was declared in Middlesex County due to significant roadway flooding. Outlook for October Warmer than normal temperatures are expected across the entire province through the first half of the month. There are early indications that the trend could continue through the latter half as well, with the strongest signal in northwestern parts of the province. A lowpressure system will bring rain to the province through the first weekend of the month. Following this system, mainly dry conditions are expected through the first week, with the possible exception of eastern Ontario. Overall, nearnormal precipitation is expected throughout the majority of the province.
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Chapleau Moments Cont’d from P.3 the 1978-79 season playing in the new Moore Arena, at the Chapleau Recreation Centre, with Doug returning as coach, the Huskies finally defeated the Northstars in the semi-finals, which to the team and Chapleau hockey fans seemed the equivalent of winning the Stanley Cup. They lost in the finals to Kirkland Lake Blue Devils. It would be the final season for the team in the NIHL which continued for several more years until it folded in the 1980s as the "baby boomers" grew older and players were no longer readily available. After Doug succeeded me as coach, the Sentinel reported that fans and players wondered if I was now more excitable as manager than I had been as coach. As I went through files putting this rough draft of the Intermediate "A" Huskies history focusing on Doug's time as coach, and who was on the team, I really don't know. What I
do know though, is that despite ups and downs, it was an awesome experience to have been part of the team and be able to live the great moments we all shared. Doug Prusky deserves a special place in the Intermediate A history as he served as manager for the first two years after the team was established. Doug, retired from the Canadian Pacific Railway, continued to live in Chapleau with wife Tina (Cappellani) and daughter Mya where he eventually served as president of the Chapleau Figure Skating Club. I recall receiving a message from him announcing his new position. May Doug and Tina now rest in peace!!!
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De simples conseils pour bien préparer votre véhicule pour l’hiver
(EN) Selon un récent sondage fait pour OK Pneus, 90 % des Canadiens ont maintenu leur habitude d’entretien de véhicule pendant la pandémie, et 76 % y accordent encore le même niveau d’importance cette année comparativement à l’an dernier. Un autre 15 % disent qu’ils accordent en fait plus d’importance à l’entretien de leur véhicule cette année. Assurez-vous donc de suivre ces conseils et étapes dans la maintenance quotidienne de votre véhicule : Examinez vos pneus
Est-ce le temps pour un nouveau jeu de pneus d’hiver? Y a-t-il de l’usure irrégulière des pneus? Ça peut être le signe d’un mauvais réglage de géométrie. Quelle est la pression d’air des pneus? Une faible pression d’air des pneus est prévisible en hiver; la température plus froide fait contracter l’air dans les pneus, prenant ainsi moins d’espace. Si vous avez besoin de nouveaux pneus d’hiver et que la température se maintient à moins de 7 degrés Celsius, demandez à votre détaillant OK Pneus local pour savoir quels pneus sont les mieux adaptés à vos besoins et à vos habitudes de conduite. Des options de financement sont aussi offertes pour pouvoir conduire maintenant et payer plus tard. Utilisez des lames d’essuie-glace d’hiver Les lames d’essuie-glace d’été ne sont pas conçues pour bien fonctionner pendant les mois d’hiver. Les lames d’essuie-glace d’hiver
sont plus robustes, car elles sont fabriquées de caoutchouc synthétique plus épais avec une gaine protectrice faite de matériaux comme la silicone ou le Teflon contribuant à protéger leur mécanisme de la neige et de la glace. Faites faire une vérification d’entretien Il est essentiel de faire de l’entretien préventif comme remplir le liquide de refroidissement, faire la vidange d’huile aux intervalles recommandés, vérifier le système de chauffage et faire une inspection visuelle de la batterie pour déceler toute corrosion, craque et connexion desserrée. Soyez alerte; si vous voyez une fuite externe, vous devriez faire vérifier votre véhicule. Par exemple, s’il y a du liquide de refroidissement qui s’égoutte sur le sol, il peut s’agir d’une fuite dans un boyau de radiateur, d’un collier de serrage desserré, d’un trou dans le radiateur ou d’un chauffe-moteur rouillé. Conduisez très prudemment Même les véhicules les plus sophistiqués doivent être conduits par des automobilistes avertis pour éviter les accidents et les collisions. Prévoyez plus de temps quand vous êtes sur la route et conduisez plus lentement dans la neige. Souvenez-vous que la distance de freinage est également un facteur fondamental à considérer; une mince couche de neige ou de glace peut vous faire glisser plus loin que vous pourriez vous en attendre.