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ESC Trillium student presented Governor General's Academic Medal Students and staff from École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) wish to congratulate Patrick St-Amand, the recipient of the Governor General's Academic Medal for the year 2019-2020 academic year! This medal is awarded to the student graduating from grade 12 with the highest average. Patrick’s dedication to his studies as well as his exceptional knowledge are rewarded. Congratulations Patrick!
Un finissant de l’ÉSC Trillium se mérite la médaille académique du Gouverneur général Les élèves et les membres du personnel l’école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) désirent féliciter Patrick St-Amand qui s’est mérité la médaille académique du Gouverneur général pour l’année scolaire 2019-2020! Cette médaille est remise au finissant du secondaire qui a obtenu la meilleure moyenne en 12e année. Son dévouement envers ses études ainsi que ses connaissances exceptionnelles sont ainsi récompensés. Félicitations Patrick!
Ontario Adding Over 760 Hospital Beds Across the Province Province Investing $116.5 Million More to Increase Hospital Capacity, Reduce Wait Times, and Respond to COVID-19
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he Ontario government is providing $116.5 million to create up to 766 more beds at 32 hospitals and alternate health facilities across the province. This investment will help reduce surgical backlogs and improve access to care during COVID-19. The funding is in addition to the $2.8 billion the province is providing in the government's COVIDLong Term 19 fall preparedness Forecast Thursday plan. High -5 Details were Low -13 provided today by Friday Premier Doug Ford, High -1 Christine Elliott, Deputy Low -7 Premier and Minister of Saturday Health, and Dr. Naveed High 3 Low 2
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Mohammad, President and CEO of William Osler Health System. "Our government made a commitment to end hallway health care, cut hospital wait times, and build a better, more connected health care system that puts patients and their families first," said Premier Ford. "We are taking another step today to keep that promise by adding hundreds more hospital beds across the province. This will not only ensure we are ready for any surges in COVID-19 cases, but provide patients with the care they need and deserve close to home." The new beds announced today are in addition to the $234.5 million investment for 139 critical care beds and up to 1,349 hospital beds included in Ontario's fall preparedness plan, Keeping Ontarians Safe: Preparing for Future
Waves of COVID-19. This brings the total investment to $351 million for more than 2,250 new beds at 57 hospitals and alternate health facilities across the province. These beds will add more capacity for hospitals in COVID-19 hotspots such as Toronto, Ottawa, Peel and York region. It will also help those facing occupancy pressures and support the continuation of surgeries and procedures. William Osler Health System will be receiving up to 87 total patient beds to help alleviate hospital capacity pressures and reduce wait times. This includes 41 beds at Osler's Brampton Civic Hospital and 46 beds at Osler's Etobicoke General Hospital. "Our government is making the necessary investments Cont’d on P.8
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Shooting down a roadway proves costly for Hearst man The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry wants to remind hunters that shooting from or down a road is both dangerous and illegal. An investigation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has resulted in Christian Couture from Hearst, Ontario, pleading guilty to careless use of a firearm and discharge from a vehicle. He received a $6,000 fine and a six-year hunting licence suspension. He will also have to successfully complete the Ontario Hunter Education Course before being able to purchase another hunting licence. Court heard that on October 29, 2019,
conservation officers were conducting a whitetailed deer decoy operation near the town of Nestor Falls, and had placed a deer decoy on a commonly used forestry road. Conservation officers observed Couture open the vehicle door, and while standing in the vehicle, shoot at the deer decoy. Justice of the Peace Clysdale-Cornell heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Kenora, on September 30, 2020. MNRF conservation officers continue to patrol and protect our natural resources during the current COVID-19 outbreak and would like to remind everyone that by respecting seasons,
sanctuaries, bag and possession limits we all help ensure our natural resources stay healthy. Visit Ontario's website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19. To report a natural resource violation or provide information about an unsolved case, members of the public can call the ministry TIPS line toll free at 1-877-847-7667 or contact your local ministry office. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS. For more information about unsolved cases, please visit ontario.ca/mnrftips.
Amende sévère à un homme de Hearst pour avoir tiré le long d'une route Le ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts rappelle aux chasseur(se)s que de tirer à partir ou le long d'une emprise routière est dangereux et illégal. Une enquête du ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts a mené à la mise en accusation et la condamnation de Christian Couture de Hearst. Il a plaidé coupable aux accusations d'avoir utilisé une arme à feu de manière dangereuse et d'avoir tiré à partir d'un véhicule. Il a été condamné à une amende 6 000 $ et son permis de chasse a été suspendu pour six ans. Il devra en outre réussir le Cours de formation des chasseurs de l'Ontario avant d'avoir le droit d'acheter un permis de chasse. La Cour a appris que, le 29 octobre 2019, des agents de protection de la nature menaient une opération à l'aide d'un leurre de chevreuil sur une route forestière fréquentée, près de Nestor Falls. Les agents ont observé monsieur Couture ouvrir la porte de son véhicule et, alors qu'il était debout dans le véhicule, tirer sur le leurre de chevreuil. La juge de paix Clysdale-Cornell a
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instruit la cause à la Cour de justice de l'Ontario, à 1 800 222-8477. Consultez ontario.ca/ mrnfsignalement pour en savoir plus sur les Kenora, le 30 septembre 2020. Les agent(e)s de protection de la nature affaires non classées. du MRNF continuent de patrouiller et de protéger nos OBITUARY ressources naturelles durant la Marie “Doodie” MUSCLOW flambée actuelle de COVID-19 (nee Fortin) et aimeraient rappeler à la population qu'en respectant les Passed away peacefully at the saisons, les réserves et les limites Services de Sante Chapleau Health de possession, elle contribue à Services on Wednesday October 21, protéger la santé de nos 2020 at the age of 91 years. She was ressources naturelles. Consultez predeceased by her husband Fred, le site Web de l'Ontario pour en who passed away in 1977. savoir plus sur les moyens que Marie was born in Chapleau to prend l'Ontario pour continuer Emile and Alberta (nee Lemieux) de protéger les Ontarien(ne)s Fortin. She was the second youngest contre la COVID-19. in a family of 10 children. She is Pour signaler une survived by her youngest brother i n f r a c t i o n e n m a t i è r e d e Robert Fortin (Margaret) and was predeceased by her other ressources naturelles ou fournir brothers and sisters; Octave Fortin (Irene), Colombe des renseignements sur une Champion (Harry), Marguerite Levesque (Edward), a f f a i r e n o n - r é s o l u e , l e s Veronique Somerleigh (Ed), Johnny Fortin (Vera), Raoul citoyen(ne)s peuvent téléphoner Fortin (Yvette), Lorette Fairbrother (Jeff) and Emile Fortin. à l a l i g n e s a n s f r a i s d e She will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews signalement du MRNF, au 1 877 including John and Ronald Champion who always referred to 847-7667, ou communiquer her as their TPA…Tiny Perfect Aunt. avec le bureau local du Marie worked for the Ministry of Natural Resources for 35 Ministère. Il est aussi possible de years until her retirement in 1985. She was endeared by her téléphoner, sous le couvert de colleagues for her friendliness and sharp sense of humour. l'anonymat, à Échec au crime, au She had the same effect in her dealings with most of the employees of the businesses in town. It was not unusual for one of them to say: “I love that woman!” A Memorial Services will be held at Sacred Heart Church on Thursday October 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Maxwell Ojukwu officiating. (Due to Covid 19, the number of attendees will be restricted, masks are mandatory and social distancing will be in effect). Cremation has taken place at River’s Edge Cremation Centre, Sault Ste. Marie. If you wish, memorial donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Parish or to Services de Sante Chapleau Health Services in memory of Marie. (Arrangements entrusted to the Kerry Turn your clock back 1 hour F u n e r a l H o m e L t d . , Wa w a , 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 3 9 - 4 9 3 7 ) . Saturday night! www.kerryfuneralhome.ca
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Chapleau Moments
Dr. Karl A. Hackstetter, John McClellan and Michael: Thoughts at Remembrance Day
With the approach of Remembrance Day on by November 11, in a year when traditional cenotaph services may not be held in many communities across Canada, I decided to share a most personal story from World War II, much of which appeared in 'The Chapleau Boys Go To War' which I co-wrote with my cousin Michael McMullen. As some readers know, my father. Flying Officer Jim Morris was killed on active service in the RCAF during World War 2 on July 16, 1943. This story centres around an incident I created at Chapleau High School in 1955 when I was in Grade Nine. It involves John McClellan, the principal and long time teacher, who served in the Canadian forces in World War I; Dr. Karl A. Hackstetter, who arrived to teach at CHS for the 1954-55 school year, and had been an officer in the German army in World War 2, and me, a Grade Nine student. I was a hurting kid and was going to share it with Dr. Hackstetter, even though I thought he was a great teacher. One day it struck me how I would do it. In those days we all had binders with a place in the side to place photos, and Dr. Hackstetter stopped by our desks to check our Mathematics work. I placed a photo of my father in the binder, and sure enough, he made his rounds. As he peered down, I moved my arm so he could see the photo of my father in uniform. He asked: "Who is that man? I do not know this man." "My father". He had fallen into my trap. "Where is he?" "He is dead. He was killed in the war", Dr. Hackstetter never said a word. Dr Karl Hackstetter
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He looked at me for a moment and now I was terrified. Turning away he walked over to the window, looked at me again, then looked off outside for a few moments. He shed a tear and then left room abruptly. Some moments l a t e r, J o h n " M a c " McClellan, a veteran of World War 1 and now the school principal, entered the room, and said quietly, "Come with me Michael". I followed Mr. McClellan to his office, on the verge of tears and he asked me what had occurred. I told him. He t h e n s a i d t h a t D r. Hackstetter wondered if I was willing to have a chat with him. Jim Morris I agreed and we headed upstairs to the teachers room where Dr, Hackstetter and I had a very personal conversation. Mr. McClellan left us alone. When Mr. McClellan returned and the three of us went to the landing where the memorial wall of photos and plaque honouring the 17 CHS students who were killed in World War 2, including my dad was. As far as I know the plaque is still in the "new" CHS. And there we were. World War 1 veteran John McClellan, former German Army officer Dr. Karl A Hackstetter and me, who had just learned all about forgiveness. We stood in front of the plaque side by side for a few moments and then we went our separate ways. My life changed in those moments and from that day forward Dr. Hackstetter and I were friends, and when he left CHS at the end of the 1957 school year, I had my mother Muriel Morris phone him to say thanks for being my friend, and also for getting me through Mathematics. In fact, at the school dance in June 1957, he came over, and commented "Morris, you are a lucky bugger. It is a good thing I like you, "and we both understood. Our paths crossed often over the years. He returned as principal in 1963 and although I was away from home, saw him on occasion. When I taught at CHS he was with the Ministry of Education and came to Chapleau. To this day, I am indebted to Dr. Karl A. Hackstetter and John McClellan for talking with that scared and hurting boy who set out to destroy a perceived enemy , and they showed me that it is much better when we bring people together rather than divide them. Treat your enemy as one day he (she) will be your friend. Adapted from 'The Chapleau Boys Go To War' by Michael K. McMullen and Michael J. Morris Lest we forget! My email is mj.morris@live.ca
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REPORT from OTTAWA Rapport d’Ottawa by/par
Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing
As the pandemic moved through its early stages, a lot of hope was placed on the development of a vaccine that would enable us to get back to normal. We were told that it could take longer than a year to arrive at a suitable candidate since there were still no vaccines for SARS or MERS, which are in the same virus family as Covid-19. Despite the tempered prediction, the focused efforts of many researchers and teams in laboratories have come up with a number of candidates for stage 3 trials. That means humans are receiving potential vaccines as testing moves from theoretical to practical. It is an incredible development given the speed with which we have arrived at this point. Now we will wait again, as trials determine the efficacy of vaccines and learn about any side effects as well. These potential vaccines will be given to thousands of people during this phase and, although it might be tempting to believe the solution to our problems may be just around the corner, its more
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When will there be a vaccine? reasonable to look at this stage as one of seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. We still have a way to go, but we are exceeding some predictions. You may have heard that trials have been suspended in this process. If someone inside the trial becomes ill in another way or experiences a potentially negative side-effect during a trial the whole exercise can be suspended while the occurrence is considered. We are told this is normal and often happens during phase 3 trials. The biggest difference with these and other trials is that so many of us are paying attention to the whole process. Also, it is likely that suspended trials are considered more newsworthy than resumption activities may be. With potential vaccines undergoing the rigors of phase 3 trials there is no doubt we have more reason for hope today than we did in March. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t temper our expectations, however. While trials take time, production and distribution of vaccine doses will take even more time and there are potential stumbling blocks to those goals as well. Consider that a vaccine candidate in the USA which is showing a lot of promise has a unique storage requirement of minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The limiting factor in that case is the ability to store and distribute doses since most freezers cannot provide
that temperature. Another factor will be efficacy. For vaccines to be effective, they will have to limit spread across approximately 60 percent of the population. Some vaccines are showing effectiveness that is thought to be in the 60 percent range which would require almost the entire population be vaccinated to achieve the immunity target. Given the growing reluctance for vaccines in the population, it is easy to imagine the challenges associated with any attempt to ensure widespread compliance with official requests to get vaccinated. Its not difficult to see where the challenges lay as we move towards a vaccine. Just this week a patient has died in a Brazilian trial showing that although we may be close, there’s no knowing when an effective vaccine will be made available. That said, we have measures available to us that will help relax public health restrictions moving forward. These are the same measures we have used with great effect to this point – limiting contact, physical distancing, wearing masks when sharing enclosed spaces, and maintaining best hygiene with a particular focus on clean hands. The effectiveness of those has already been established and are our best defence for the second wave of the pandemic.
l’interruption de certains essais en cours de processus. Si un participant tombe malade pour d’autres raisons ou s’il éprouve un effet secondaire potentiellement néfaste pendant les essais, l’exercice en entier peut être interrompu pendant l’étude du phénomène. C’est une situation qui est normale et qui se produit souvent à la phase 3 des essais. La grande différence entre ces essais et d’autres essais, c’est que nous sommes très nombreux à nous intéresser à tout le processus. Il est donc probable que l’interruption des essais soit plus susceptible d’intéresser les médias que la reprise des activités. Il va sans dire que la réalisation d’essais rigoureux de phase 3 sur des vaccins potentiels donne des raisons d’espérer que nous n’avions pas au mois de mars, mais cela ne veut pas dire qu’il ne faut pas modérer nos attentes. S’il est vrai que les essais prennent du temps, il ne faut pas oublier que la production et la distribution des doses de vaccin en prendront encore plus et que le chemin pour y arriver peut être semé d’embûches. Songeons à un vaccin candidat très prometteur qui est développé aux États Unis, mais qui doit être entreposé à une température de -70 °F. Dans ce cas, le facteur limitatif est la capacité d’emmagasiner et de distribuer les doses, car la plupart des congélateurs n’atteignent pas cette température. L’efficacité est un autre facteur dont il faut tenir compte. Pour que les vaccins soient efficaces, ils devront limiter la propagation du virus chez 60
% de la population approximativement. Certains vaccins dont l’efficacité semblerait être de cet ordre exigeraient la vaccination de presque toute la population pour atteindre l’objectif fixé en matière d’immunité. Si l’on tient compte des réticences croissantes de la population à l’égard des vaccins, on peut aisément imaginer les difficultés entourant toute tentative d’assurer l’observation généralisée d’une vaccination recommandée par les autorités. Alors qu’approche le moment où un vaccin sera disponible, il est facile de voir en quoi consistent les problèmes qui nous attendent. Pas plus tard que cette semaine, un patient est mort pendant un essai au Brésil, ce qui prouve que bien que nous soyons près du but, il est impossible de savoir quand un vaccin efficace sera disponible. Cela dit, il existe des moyens qui contribueront à assouplir les restrictions en matière de santé publique. Ce sont les mêmes moyens qui ont donné d’excellents résultats jusqu’à maintenant : limiter ses contacts avec les autres, respecter la distanciation physique, porter un masque dans les lieux fermés et adopter une bonne hygiène en portant une attention particulière aux mains. Ces mesures à l’efficacité éprouvée sont nos meilleurs moyens de défense contre la seconde vague de la pandémie.
À quand un vaccin? Au début de la pandémie, de grands espoirs étaient fondés sur le développement d’un vaccin qui nous permettrait de reprendre une vie normale. On nous a expliqué que le développement d’un vaccin candidat satisfaisant pouvait prendre plus d’un an, car il n’existait pas encore de vaccin pour le SRAS ou le SRMO, deux virus de la même famille que celui de la COVID 19. Malgré cette prévision tempérée, plusieurs candidats en sont actuellement à la phase 3 des essais grâce aux efforts soutenus de nombreux chercheurs et équipes de laboratoires. Cela signifie que des vaccins potentiels sont administrés à des humains et que les essais passent de la théorie à la pratique. Il s’agit d’une percée extraordinaire compte tenu de la vitesse à laquelle nous en sommes arrivés là. Maintenant, il faut attendre encore, car les essais permettent de vérifier l’efficacité des vaccins et de découvrir leurs effets secondaires. Pendant cette phase, des vaccins potentiels seront administrés à des milliers de personnes et, bien qu’il soit tentant de croire que la solution à nos problèmes est toute proche, il est plus sage de considérer qu’il s’agit plutôt d’une lueur au bout du tunnel. Il reste encore du chemin à parcourir, mais certaines prévisions ont été dépassées. Peut être avez vous entendu parler de
Practice Social Distancing
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REVIEW Review of Draft Forest Management Plan Pineland Forest 2021-2031 Forest Management Plan The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), EACOM Timber Corporation and the Pineland Local Citizens’ Committee (LCC) invite you to review and comment on the 2021-2031 Draft Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the Pineland Forest. The Planning Process The FMP takes approximately three years to complete. During this time, five formal opportunities for public consultation and First Nation and Métis community involvement and consultation are provided. The third opportunity (Stage Three) for this FMP occurred on August 15, 2020 – September 14, 2020 when the public was invited to review and comment on proposed operations for the ten-year period of the FMP. This ‘Stage Four’ notice is to invite you to: • review and comment on the draft FMP; and • contribute to the background information Comments from the public will be considered in revisions to the draft FMP. How to Get Involved The Draft FMP and the Draft FMP summary will be available electronically on the Ontario government website at https:/ /nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmp-online and can be made available by contacting the EACOM Timber Corporation, contact listed below, during normal office hours for a period of 60 days, November 28, 2020 to January 27, 2020. Comments on the draft FMP for the Pineland Forest must be received by Kelly Ellis of the planning team, by January 27, 2020. In addition to the most current versions of the information and maps which were previously available, the following information can be obtained electronically on the Ontario government website https://nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmp-online to assist you in your review: • Draft FMP, including supplementary documentation. • Draft FMP summary. The Information Forum related to the review of Draft Forest Management Plan will be held via individual or group remote meetings which may be arranged by calling the individuals listed below during the review period. Remote meetings with representatives of the planning team and the LCC can be also requested at any time during the planning process. Reasonable opportunities to remotely meet planning team members during non-business hours will be provided upon request. If you require more information or wish to discuss your interests with a planning team member, please contact one of the individuals listed below: Kelly Ellis, R.P.F. A/Resource Management Supervisor MNRF Chapleau District Office tel: 705-690-3345 e-mail: kelly.ellis@ontario.ca
Megan Finlay, R.P.F. EACOM Timber Corporation Management Forester tel: 705-869-4020, ext. 269 e-mail: megan.finlay@eacom.ca
Manfred Grasser Pineland Local Citizens’ Committee (LCC) c\o MNRF Chapleau District Office tel: 705-690-3345 e-mail: kelly.ellis@ontario.ca During the planning process there is an opportunity to make a written request to seek resolution of issues with the MNRF District Manager or the Regional Director using a process described in the 2020 Forest Management Planning Manual (Part A, Section 2.4.1). The last possible date to seek issue resolution with the MNRF Regional Director is February 11, 2020. Stay Involved Further information on how to get involved in forest management planning and to better understand the stages of public consultation please visit the following link:
https:/ /www.ontario.ca/document/participate-forest-managementontario/how-get-involved-forest-management The MNRF-approved FMP will be available for inspection for the 10-year duration of the FMP ‘Stage Five’ - Inspection of the MNRF-approved FMP. The approval date of the FMP is tentatively scheduled for March 11, 2021. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is collecting your personal information and comments under the authority provided by the Forest Management Planning Manual, 2020 approved by regulation under Section 68 of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994. Any personal information you provide (home and/or email address, name, telephone number, etc.) may be used and shared between MNRF and/or the sustainable forest licensee to contact you regarding comments submitted. Your comments will become part of the public consultation process and may be shared with the general public. Your personal information may also be used by the MNRF to send you further information related to this forest management planning exercise. If you have questions about the use of your personal information, please contact Leah.Cyr@ontario.ca. Renseignements en français : Leah.Cyr@ontario.ca.
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Ontario Invests $550 Million to Build and Upgrade Schools New Projects will Deliver Modern, State-of-the-Art Classrooms and Licensed Child Care Spaces The Ontario government is investing $550 million to build 20 new schools and eight permanent school additions across the province in 2020-21. These new projects will create nearly 16,000 new student learning spaces and 870 new licensed child care spaces as part of the government's ongoing efforts to improve and build modern schools. Details were provided today by Premier Doug Ford, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, and Robin Martin, MPP for Eglinton—Lawrence. "Our government is doing everything possible to ensure our students can achieve lifelong success," said Premier Ford. "That's why we made a significant commitment to fix our schools and ensure students and staff have access to the best classrooms, with features like modern ventilation systems and high-speed Internet access. During construction, these projects will create hundreds of jobs and contribute significantly to our economic recovery." Today's announcement was made at Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School in Toronto, where the Toronto Catholic District School Board will receive $24 million from the Capital Priorities Program to create 620 new student spaces through upgrades to the existing
building infrastructure. "This government firmly believes that all children deserve to learn in state-of-the-art, modern, technologically connected and accessible schools," said Minister Lecce. "We will continue to take action to ensure students are safe today and well into the future by approving more new school buildings and permanent additions, and increasing access to child care for working parents. I want to thank MPP Martin, for her strong local advocacy and for getting the Loretto Abbey project in her community through to the finish line." "Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School is one of the oldest historic educational institutions in Toronto," said MPP Martin. "Today's investment, and the addition of 620 new student spaces, will ensure the school can meet the needs of our growing community with modern classrooms for students and staff, while preserving the heritage of this storied building." The government is investing over $12 billion in capital grants over 10 years, including $500 million in 2019-20 and the $550 million for 2020-21, and working with school board partners to identify other priority large-scale school-based capital projects. Today's announcement continues to build upon the government's up
to $1 billion commitment over five years to create up to 30,000 new child care spaces, including up to 10,000 spaces in new schools. School boards with successful projects will be notified by the Ministry of Education by October 30, 2020. In July 2020, the government announced over $500 million to build 30 new schools and 15 permanent additions to existing facilities, along with nearly 900 new licensed child care spaces. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in March, the government has approved over $1 billion in capital projects in education, including 50 new schools, 23 additions to existing facilities, and 1,765 new licensed child care spaces. The Ministry is also investing $1.4 billion in renewal funding, which continues to meet the funding level recommended by the Auditor General of Ontario to preserve the condition of Ontario’s school facilities. In June, the Ontario government released its safety plan for the resumption of class for the 2020-21 school year, outlining how students and teachers can safely return to classrooms, providing choice to parents, enhanced online learning, and additional funding.
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On October 23, 2020, at approximately 1:15 a.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute at a residence in Chapleau. As a result of the investigation, a 57-year-old person, from Chapleau, was arrested and charged with the following: • Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC). The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in December, 2020, in Chapleau.
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Ontario Adding Over 760 Hospital Beds Across the Province Province Investing $116.5 Million More to Increase Hospital Capacity, Reduce Wait Times, and Respond to COVID-19 owners. Ontario will release its 2020 Budget and million personal support worker hours. The province continues to work with its the next phase of Ontario's Action Plan on health sector partners and Ontario Health to November 5, 2020. Ontario previously invested $741 million develop an integrated health system capacity plan in response to COVID-19. This plan will help to help clear the backlog of surgeries and build ensure hospitals can continue to provide care for more capacity in the health care system to COVID-19 patients and treat patients who have effectively manage surges and outbreaks in been waiting for surgeries and tests. The province COVID-19 cases. To further support the health care system as will continue to monitor and assess the health system's needs and address any challenges it works to reduce surgical backlogs and improve access to care during the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals may face. “Today's announcement is good news for Ontario released A Measured Approach to Planning Brampton residents," said Patrick Brown, Mayor of for Surgeries and Procedures During the COVIDBrampton. "Our City Council declared a health care 19 Pandemic, a comprehensive framework to help emergency and the 87 new patient beds at the hospitals assess their readiness and begin planning William Osler Health System will help alleviate for the gradual resumption of scheduled surgeries capacity pressures. I want to thank Premier Ford for and procedures, while maintaining their ability to responding to our concerns with a positive step in respond to COVID-19 and the flu season. the right direction." With a recent increase in cases of COVID-19, it remains Horwath urges Ford to listen to grieving vital for the government to families, stop shielding long-term care chains continue to protect vulnerable Grieving families are speaking out against Doug Ford’s populations and for each Ontarian move to shield long-term care chains and his own government from to follow public health advice. accountability, and Official Opposition NDP Leader Andrea Building on Ontario's Horwath says the premier must scrap the legislation that would deny Action Plan: Responding to them justice. COVID-19, the province's $30 The Ford government introduced new legislation last week billion response to the pandemic, that would make it much harder for families to seek accountability t h e g o v e r n m e n t r e m a i n s for the suffering of their loved ones at the hands of for-profit longcommitted to providing necessary term care companies. To date during the pandemic, more than 1,900 resources to protect people's seniors have lost their lives. “Families are grieving the loss of their loved ones, or health and support people, fighting to help and comfort their parents and grandparents who families, workers and business have suffered so greatly during the pandemic,” said Horwath. “They have lived through horrors that no one should have to go through, and now the government is pouring salt in the wound by making it harder for them to get justice. Horwath was joined for a press conference Tuesday morning by Cathy Parkes and Innis Ingram. Both are fighting for justice through the courts after they each lost a parent that suffered in long-term care during the pandemic, so they’re impacted by Ford’s bill, which is retroactive, attacking cases that have already began. The Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board is a municipal service management “Cathy and Innis and the thousands of others in Ontario organization created by the provincial government to oversee the local planning, whose loved ones suffered in long-term care during the pandemic coordination and delivery of a range of services and programs divested to the deserve justice,” said Horwath. “We should be standing shoulder to municipal order of government. The specific programs our DSB is responsible for are: shoulder with families as they grieve, vowing to help them hold Ontario Works, Community Housing, Emergency Medical Services (Land greedy corporations accountable and committing to change this Ambulance), and Early Learning and Child Care services. system forever. “Instead, Conservative and Liberal governments helped The following Employment Opportunity is now available to anyone interested in their CEO and lobbyist friends cash in on long-term care at the joining our highly dedicated workforce. expense of seniors, and Ford is now helping get those greedy corporations off the hook.” CASE MANAGER The Conservatives recently shot down an NDP motion Competition #2020-14-ISS Chapleau brought forward by Horwath calling on the government to end forClosing date: November 12, 2020 profit long-term care and replace it with a fully public and not-forFor position details, visit Job Opportunities on our website at profit system. Horwath said the NDP will keep fighting for its www.msdsb.net/index.php/careers recently launched plan to overhaul home care and long-term care, Aging Ontarians Deserve the Best. While all responses are appreciated, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Con’t from P.1 to quickly and effectively increase hospital capacity and reduce wait times for patients and families across Ontario," said Minister Elliott. "This additional investment will ensure our health care system is able to respond to future waves of COVID-19 and help patients waiting for surgeries and other procedures get the care they need, faster." "We greatly appreciate the government's investment in our hospitals as we work diligently to ensure the patients and communities we serve have access to the care they need," said Dr. Naveed Mohammad. "As Osler continues to respond to COVID-19 and anticipates higher demands for inpatient care over the coming months, this critical investment in hospital capacity will further strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality, compassionate health care services to our patients." Ontario's fall preparedness plan also focuses on addressing surges in COVID-19 cases and reducing health service backlogs by: -Extending hours for additional priority surgeries and diagnostic imaging; -Helping up to 850 alternate level of care patients access proper care in a home or community setting to help free up hospital capacity; -Expanding digital health and virtual services, which provide alternatives to in-person care that limit the transmission of COVID-19, while maintaining access to care; -Improving access to mental health and addictions services and supports; and -Increasing home and community care service by adding 484,000 nursing and therapy visits and 1.4
Regular readers of this column will no doubt have noticed that I frequently refer to various idioms and quotations. I admit that I have always liked idioms as they cause us to think of the underlying meanings and how we can use this in understanding particular situations and thought patterns. In my job I talk to so many people each day from across the riding. The people of Algoma-Manitoulin have some very unique outlooks with such a broad spectrum of backgrounds. Northern, rural, urban, business, academic, agricultural, resources….you name it. Some perspectives are unique to our region I believe. I especially enjoy idioms and fables from my Indigenous friends who share so many profound philosophies that reference nature, the environment and wildlife and how man interacts with them. As of late, with the return of members to the Legislature, there have been many questions from the media asking Doug Ford about his intended demeanor as we go forward, working our way through the terrible pandemic. Many have noted and referred to what some see as a softening of the hard, sharp edged behaviour of Ford. He has come right out and said he has seen the light and knows he needs to change his
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CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, October 29, 2020 - Page 9 approach to leading the people of Ontario. Well, being sued if someone dies from the COVID-19 forgive me, Mr. Ford, but in the words of some of virus. But when you think about it, it's not the acts my Indigenous friends, “The wolf may lose his or decisions of front-line workers and volunteers teeth, but never his nature.” It's basically a that would cause the spread of the virus since all Canadian version of “The leopard can't change they are doing is following the instructions and policies dictated by superiors, using the his spots.” There is no doubt that on the surface, equipment and supplies they are given. Doug Ford has exhibited some effort to tone down Therefore, in reality the bill tabled by the the bombastic, aggressive tone that the Government is designed specifically to shield Conservatives demonstrated in their first year of itself and for-profit long-term care corporations office. Remember how Ford bulldozed his way from accountability. Ford did not act to protect though the Toronto municipal election issue, even the lives of the 1900 long-term residents who died threatening to use the 'not withstanding clause'? – and now he is protecting the very companies He now even appears to play nice with Prime from legal action who let these residents die in Minister Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister horrible conditions. Chrystia Freeland. Just the other day he led “The wolf may lose his teeth, but never his praises to former Liberal Premier Kathleen nature.” Wynne. His ability to deliver bad news for the It doesn't have to be this way. The NDP average Ontarian by making it appear as a shining has launched our plan to overhaul homecare and generous gift seems to be improving to some long-term care in Ontario called Aging Ontarians degree. Deserve the Best. The 8 part plan includes: Take for example the growing public · Overhaul home care to help people live at support for the government to end for-profit long- home longer term care. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic · Make all long-term care public and notrevealed a disaster behind the walls of long-term for-profit care homes. Records show that more than 1,900 · Build small, modern, family-like homes people died in such facilities, shattering · Staff up with full-time, well-paid, wellthousands of families. Also deeper analyses have trained caregivers shown that for-profit long-term-care homes were · Make family caregivers a priority more dangerous during the pandemic than · Create culturally responsive, inclusive publicly run homes. The truth is that residents and affirming care situations who contracted COVID-19 were more likely to · Clear the wait list for access to long-term die if they lived in a for-profit facility. care Before the COVID-19, the conditions · Guarantee new and stronger protections were horrific and when the pandemic hit, things for our seniors only got worse. And now a second wave is upon One of the pillars of the 8 part plan, is to us. We need to take action to protect seniors this make all long-term care public and not-for-profit. time, and we have to do it now. This is why This would end greedy profit-making at the Andrea Horwath presented a motion to replace expense of quality of care. We are committed to for-profit homes with safer, more effectively run phasing out for-profit operators within eight public facilities. Andrea stated, “We can put an years, and increasing financial reporting, end to the days of short-changing our loved ones transparency and accountability during the to pad the profits of private shareholders, and transition period. For more information on our instead put every last dollar into better care, a plan, go online to: better quality of life for aging Ontarians, and www.aging_ontarians_deserve_the_best_more peace of mind for families. But we need a _en.pdf. government willing to put people before profits As always, please feel free to contact my when it comes to long-term care.” office about these issues, or any other provincial Unfortunately the Ford Government matters. You can reach my constituency office by decided against taking a step that would clearly email at mmantha-co@ndp.on.ca or by phone at lead to improving the safety, health of thousands 705-461-9710 or Toll free 1-800-831-1899. of Ontario seniors and definitely save many lives, both now and in years to come. Like I said, “The wolf may lose his teeth, but never his nature.” Also recently Ford announced that his government is introducing the Supporting Ontario's Recovery Act, 2020 saying, “that if passed, [the bill] will provide liability protection for workers, volunteers and organizations that make an honest effort to follow public health guidelines and laws relating to exposure to COVID-19.” He says the act is intended to protect front line workers and volunteers from
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Last weeks solutions MOMENTS IN TIME On Nov. 9, 1965, Roger Allen LaPorte, a 22-yearold member of the Catholic Worker movement, immolates himself in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York. Before dying, LaPorte, who was against war, declared that he did it as a religious act.
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These winter driving mistakes might be putting you in danger (NC) The winter months make for some of the most challenging driving conditions. With icy roads, poor visibility and harsh conditions taking a toll on our vehicles, it’s important to prepare yourself and your car for the season to come. Here, the experts at OK Tire share common driving mistakes drivers make may put you in danger. Using all-seasons instead of winter tires Winter tires are designed to perform on wet, cold, snow-covered and icy surfaces by providing hundreds of extra biting edges for better traction and staying soft in frigid temperatures. All-seasons don’t offer security in winter due to their inability to maintain road contact in cold weather. Live in Quebec? Winter certified tires are mandatory by law from December 1 to March 15, and you can pay hefty fines for using anything that doesn’t have the approved mountain snowflake symbol. Driving without adequate ride control Ride control is crucial for your vehicle’s stability. Excessive bounce or vibration while driving may mean your suspension system is due for a tune-up. To help ensure you have full control
of your vehicle, avoid expensive repairs, and keep you and your passengers safe, consider preventive maintenance. Not being prepared When driving, it’s important to have everything you need in case of an emergency – and this is even more essential in winter. In addition to carrying a snow brush and ice scraper, prepare an emergency kit complete with jumper cables, a first aid kit, portable cellphone charger, road maps, water bottles and a flashlight. Depending on four-wheel drive Vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive tend to be better at navigating in winter conditions. That said, four-wheel drive is no match for
icy patches that cause your vehicle to skid and shouldn’t be depended on when driving fast. Traction is all in the tires, so during the winter months it’s best to invest in winter tires as well as slow down. Find more information at oktire.com.
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(NC) According to the Farmer’s Almanac, this year’s winter will be colder and snowier across Canada than usual. So, whether you love the picturesque landscapes or dread the oncoming days, preparing now is the best way to ensure you make the most out of winter. Heat up your home We can all appreciate the importance of staying warm, and winterproofing your home early is the easiest way to keep cozy this season. Start by adding or replacing weather-stripping on windows and doors where you feel drafts coming through. Have a professional clean and inspect your fireplace, chimney and heating systems, and don’t forget to change your furnace filter. Have an older thermostat? Swapping it with a programmable one is a great way to save money on heating costs as it allows you to preset your temperature preference and even adjust it remotely. Prepare for snow removal Do an audit of your snow removal supplies from the previous winter and see if anything needs to be replaced. If you have a snowblower, make sure it’s working properly and that you have plenty of salt or sand on hand for the first big snow. Don’t forget to keep a shovel in your vehicle in case you get snowed in while away from home, and always remember to clear snow away from your tailpipe first to prevent toxic exhaust fumes from reaching the cabin. Choose the right tires When the temperature drops to 7°C consistently overnight, it’s time to change your vehicle’s tires and brace for the snow, slush and ice to ensure you stay safe on the road. “Due to the consistently cold temperatures and heavy snowfall, winter tires are the best option for driving in Canada,” says Shayne Casey, OK Tire automotive expert. “Modified rubber compounds and additional siping allow the winter tires’ treads to remain flexible in colder temperatures, ensuring maximum traction in the most severe winter conditions.” Consider studded tires if you live in a part of the country where the roads are often covered in snow and ice. Be sure to check provincial laws or ask your local tire expert before installing, as there are restrictions on where and when these tires can be used. However, if you live in an area with a milder climate and depending on your driving habits, all-weather tires might be a strong contender as they can be used yearround with no changeover, offering the added benefit of not having to store an extra set.