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FiveArrested,$60kWorthOfDrugsSeizedInChapleau
olice arrested five suspects and seized $60,000worthofdrugsduringthesearchofa ChapleauhomeWednesday.
Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, with assistance from frontlineNAPSofficersfromtheBrunswickHouse detachment, and members of the OPP’s Chapleau detachment, executed a search warrant at a residentialaddressinChapleau,Ont.,intheevening hoursofWednesday,Oct.22.
The warrant was obtained through the course of a NAPS Intelligence Unit investigation intodrugtraffickingactivityintheChapleau,Ont., andBrunswickHouseFirstNationarea.
Police located five suspects inside the home.Allwerearrestedwithoutincident.
Duringthesearch,policelocatedandseized a quantity of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, a rifle, cash, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking
The estimated street value of drugs seized totals $60,000, and cash seized totals more than $7,000.
Trina CHOKOMOLIN, 44, of Moose Factory FirstNation,ischargedwith:
! Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
! Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
! PossessionofHydromorphoneforthePurposeof Trafficking
! Possession of Methamphetamineforthe PurposeofTrafficking
! Possession of MDMA for the Purpose of Trafficking
! PossessionofaSchedule
3 Substance for the PurposeofTrafficking
! PossessionofaSchedule
4 Substance for the
PurposeofTrafficking
! Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
Demetrious FARRELL, 26, of Apitipi AnicinapekNation,ischargedwith:
! Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
! Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
! PossessionofHydromorphoneforthePurposeof Trafficking
! Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose ofTrafficking
! Possession of MDMA for the Purpose of Trafficking
! Possession of a Schedule 3 Substance for the PurposeofTrafficking
! Possession of a Schedule 4 Substance for the PurposeofTrafficking
! Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
! Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
! PossessionofaFirearmorAmmunitionContrary toProhibitionOrder
! CarelessStorageofaFirearm
TylerFREE,38,ofTimmins,Ont.,ischargedwith:
! Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
! Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
! PossessionofHydromorphoneforthePurposeof Trafficking
! Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose ofTrafficking
! Possession of MDMA for the Purpose of Trafficking
! Possession of a Schedule 3 Substance for the PurposeofTrafficking
! Possession of a Schedule 4 Substance for the PurposeofTrafficking
! Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
PatrickHRYHORCHUK,49,ofChapleau,Ont., ischargedwith:
! Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
! Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
! PossessionofHydromorphoneforthePurposeof Trafficking
! Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose ofTrafficking
! Possession of MDMA for the Purpose of Trafficking
! Possession of a Schedule 3 Substance for the PurposeofTrafficking
! Possession of a Schedule 4 Substance for the PurposeofTrafficking
! Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
Dylan Robert MCWATCH, 33, of Brunswick HouseFirstNation,ischargedwith:
! Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
! Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
! PossessionofHydromorphoneforthePurposeof Trafficking
! Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose ofTrafficking
! Possession of MDMA for the Purpose of Trafficking
! Possession of a Schedule 3 Substance for the PurposeofTrafficking
! Possession of a Schedule 4 Substance for the PurposeofTrafficking
! Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
All five accused appeared in bail court on Thursday,Oct.23,andwereremandedintocustody withfuturecourtappearancedates.
CHAPLEAU EXPRESS,October30,2025-Page2
CouncilBriefs
REGULARMEETINGOFCOUNCIL
MONDAY,AUGUST11,2025at5:30PM IN THE CIVIC CENTRE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Attendance:
Council:MayorRyanBignucolo-Teams DeputyMayorLisiBernier-Chair CouncillorPaulBernier
Absent:CouncillorAlexLambruschini CouncillorCathyAnsara
Staff:JudithMeyntz,CAO AlvinBrown
Attendees:0
1.CALLMEETINGTOORDER
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the TownshipofChapleaudoesherebycallthe RegularCouncilMeetingofMonday,August11, 2025toorderat5:38p.m. INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Municipality of Chapleau is situated on the ancestraltreatyandtitlelandsoftheAnishinabe and Cree peoples in the Treaty 9 area, and recognizes the neighbouring First Nations of Brunswick House, Chapleau Cree, Chapleau Ojibwe,MichipicotenandMissanabiCree. WeacknowledgethelonghistoryofFirstNations andMetisPeopleinOntarioandshowrespect tothemtoday.
2.APPROVALOFAGENDA
RESOLUTION14-214:
P.BERNIER–R.BIGNUCOLO
WHEREAStheMembersofCouncilhavebeen presented with an Agenda for the Regular CouncilMeetingofMonday,August11,2025; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be adoptedasamended.
Add Section 9.4 By-law 2025-48, Being a Bylaw to Appoint a Chief Building Official to the TownshipofChapleauBuildingDepartment. Carried.
Page31of138
3. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Mayor Bignucolo requested that any pecuniary interestbedeclaredfortherecord. Nonedeclared.
4.DELEGATIONS:None
5.COMMITTEEOFADJUSTMENT
6.CONSENTAGENDA
RESOLUTION14-215:
P.BERNIER–R.BIGNUCOLO
WHEREAS the Council of the Township of ChapleauhasreviewedtheConsentAgenda consistingof:
6.1CouncilandCommitteeMeetingMinutes
6.1.1 Special Council Meeting Minutes for Monday,July14,2025
6.1.2 Annual General Meeting Minutes of the ChapleauRegionalEconomic Development Corporation of Monday, June 23, 2025.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau does hereby approve the Regular Council MeetingMinutesforMonday,July14,2025and the AGM Meeting Minutes of the CREDC for MondayJune,23,2025aspresented. Carried.
7.BUSINESS
RESOLUTION14-216:
P.BERNIER–R.BIGNUCOLO
7.1FireChiefReportdatedJune,2025THATthe Council of the Township of Chapleau does herebyreceivetheFireChiefReportdatedJune, 2025forinformation. Carried.
RESOLUTION14-217:
P.BERNIER–R.BIGNUCOLO
7.2 MSDSB Request for Bus Passes for Clients tousetogettoappointmentsandjobinterviews. ProvidedfreeValue$50
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau doesherebyapprovetheten(10)adultsingleuse passes to the Manitoulin-Sudbury District ServicesBoardforuse bytheirclients.
Carried.
RESOLUTION14-218:
P.BERNIER–R.BIGNUCOLO
7.3 AECOM Scope Change Form – 2023 ChapleauAdvisoryServices
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau doesherebyapprovetheScopeChangeFormin the amount of $18,000.00 towards outstanding 2023ChapleauAdvisoryServices. Carried.
RESOLUTION14-219:
P.BERNIER–R.BIGNUCOLO
7.4CREDCrequestfortheHandiTransitBusfor theDragRacesEvent
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau does hereby approve the donation of the HandiTransit Bus for use by the Chapleau Regional EconomicDevelopmentCorporationforupto25 hoursoverthethree(3)days.
Carried.
RESOLUTION14-220:
P.BERNIER–R.BIGNUCOLO
7.5MPACTaxAdjustment–2025
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau doesherebyapprovetheresultsoftheminutesof settlement for the assessment reduction for property 004-00520 and will amend the adjustmentdatebacktoJanuary1,2025. Carried.
8.ACCOUNTSPAYABLE:
RESOLUTION14-221:
P.BERNIER–R.BIGNUCOLO
Nov 2, 2025
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Chapleau does hereby receive for information the Accounts Payable listing in the amount of $348,179.84 for the period ending August8,2025. Carried.
9.RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION14-222:
P.BERNIER–L.BERNIER
9.1By-law2025-45,BeingaBy-lawtoauthorize theexecutionofaJointParticipationAgreement between the Township of Chapleau and the Chapleau Regional Economic Development Corporation for the purposes of local economic development
THATBy-lawNumber2025-45,beingaBy-law toauthorizetheexecutionofaJointParticipation Agreement between the Township of Chapleau andtheChapleauRegionalEconomic Cont’donP.4
Chapleau
Moments
Fromthearchives of
MichaelJ. Morris
JohnTavellagavea"superperformance" in two games as the Chapleau Intermediate 'A' Huskies opened their fourth season in the NorthlandIntermediateHockeyLeague,playing in the new Mrs. A.W. Moore Arena in the ChapleauRecreationCentre.Johngavemanyof thoseperformancesinhishockeycareer.
John, a 1976 draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League , had set an Ontario Hockey League record for most points by a rookie in the 1975-76 season while playingfortheSaultSte.MarieGreyhoundswith 64goalsand67assists.Hisrecordwasbrokenby an up and coming hockey star by the name of WayneGretzky.
TheOHLalsonamedJohnRookieofthe Yearinthe1975-76season.In1976hewasalso drafted by the Edmonton Oilers, then of the World Hockey Association. In the 1974-75 season, John played for the Windsor Spitfites then of the Southern Ontario Junior Hockey League.
From Wawa, where he played minor hockey,afterbeingdraftedbytheCanadiens,he chosenottojoinoneoftheclub'sfarmteams,and returned home, and married the love of his life Debbie.
That's where he was in the 1977-78 season when the Huskies needed to strengthen their lineup. Doug Prusky had succeeded me as coach, and I was the manager. Michael 'Pat' Swanson,anothergreatplayer,whowasalsoour "chiefscout",toldusaboutJohn.
I phoned him and then drove over to WawatomeetwithJohnandDebbie.Heagreed tojoinusandplayedpartofthe1977-78season.
John joined the Huskies full time for the 78-79 season, making the commute fromWawa withhisfriendJohnSimon,whohadalsoplayed fortheSaultGreyhounds.
John Tavella always 'on the mark' with super performancesfrom'greathockeyplayerandfriend’
Fastforwardtoopeningweekendforthe HuskiesastheyinauguratedtheMooreArenain the recreation centre which had been officially openedinJune1978.
Playingthefirstoftwoexhibitiongames against the Valley East Crusaders the newest entry in the NIHL, John had the distinction of scoringthefirstgoalinthenewarenaat17:10of thefirstperiod,assistedbyPatSwanson.
HenotchedanothergoalintheHuskies64 win and then in the second game added two moreinthehometeam's 5-4victory.
The Chapleau Sentinel described it as a "superperformance".
Justforthehistoryrecord,veteranreferee Jim Hong handled both games, keeping them both under control, and handing out only minor penalties.
IcametoknowJohnwellovertheseason, andheoftenateatmyplace,usuallywithmostof the team there for a pre-game meal. Often we would have lasagna, and John, a good boy from an Italian- Canadian family once complimented meonit.Itookitashighpraisecomingfromhim, andhavetoadmitIhavetoldfolksovertheyears how great my lasagna is -- based on John's comment.
No question that John was a hockey star wherever he played, but more importantly, he was a "star" as a friend to everyone who knew him.
AfterlearningthatJohnhaddiedatage59 in Wawa, on October 21, I posted the news on Facebook. Let me share some of the comments aboutJohnashockeyplayerandfriend,allfrom Chapleaupeoplewhoknewhim:
"Great hockey player and friend"; Great hockey player and wonderful man and father"; "Outstanding hockey player and family friend"; "Awesome hockey player with friendly and outgoing personality", "Great sports person on and off the ice. Gentleman hockey player.."and so it went with over 50 comments when last I looked.
Mark Dillon, a pretty good player in his own right in Chapleau minor hockey in the 1980swasintouch:"Itwassureexcitingtowatch JohnplayfortheChapleauHuskies".
Markalsosharedthefollowinganecdote inwhichJohnshotthepuck"onthemark".LOL "One moment I clearly remember was duringawarmup.Hestayedontheicefor abit messingaroundwithapuckandyoustoodatthe door nearest the home dressing room looking at him as if to come off the ice and he let a little slapper go towards you from the other blue line andyouhadtododgethepuckashisshotwason themarkandpassedthroughtheopendoor.Great timesgrowingupinChapleau."
One of my former students from Chapleau High School once told me "I did hockey".That's true to a great extent as I reflect on it all these past couple of days. And, I'm so glad I did, having had the privilege of meeting players, and making friends with players like JohnTavelladuringthoseyears.
I extend my most sincere sympathy to DebbieandJohn'sfamilyandallhisfriends.May herestinpeace.
EXPLORE CANADA THIS SUMMER
CouncilBriefs
Cont’dfromP.2
Development Corporation for the purposes of local economic development be read a first and secondtimeonthisday11thofAugust,2025; AND FURTHER be Read a third time, passed and properly signed and sealed this 11th of August,2025.
Carried.
RESOLUTION14-223:
P.BERNIER–R.BIGNUCOLO
9.2By-law2025-46,Beingaby-lawtoallowfor deferrals of assessment-related residential tax increases in 2025 for low-income seniors and low-incomepersonswithdisabilities;Andbeing a by-law to permit theTownship of Chapleau to grantassistancetoElderlyResidents.
THATBy-lawNumber2025-46,beingaby-law to allow for deferrals of assessment-related residentialtaxincreasesin2025forlow-income seniorsandlow-incomepersonswithdisabilities; And being a by-law to permit the Township of ChapleautograntassistancetoElderlyResidents bereadafirstandsecondtimeonthisday11thof August,2025;
AND FURTHER be Read a third time, passed and properly signed and sealed this 11th of August,2025.
Carried.
RESOLUTION14-224:
P.BERNIER–R.BIGNUCOLO
9.3 By-law 2025-47, Being a by-law toAppoint
anActingFireChieftotheTownshipofChapleau Volunteer Fire Department THAT By-law Number 2025-47, being a by-law toAppoint an Acting Fire Chief to the Township of Chapleau VolunteerFireDepartmentbereadafirstand secondtimeonthisday11thofAugust,2025; AND FURTHER be Read a third time, passed and properly signed and sealed this 11th of August,2025.
Carried.
RESOLUTION14-225:
P.BERNIER–R.BIGNUCOLO
9.4By-law2025-48,BeingaBy-lawtoAppointa Chief Building Official to the Township of Chapleau Building Department. THAT By-law Number 2025-48, being a By-law to Appoint a Chief Building Official to the Township of ChapleauBuildingDepartmentbereadafirstand secondtimeonthisday11thofAugust,2025; AND FURTHER be Read a third time, passed and properly signed and sealed this 11th of August,2025.
Carried.
10.CORRESPONDENCE:
RESOLUTION14-226:
P.BERNIER–R.BIGNUCOLO
THATtheCounciloftheTownshipofChapleau receivestheCorrespondencefromtheAugust11, 2025CouncilAgendawithnoitemsextractedfor discussion. Carried.
11.INCAMERA
AdjourntoInCameraSession
RESOLUTION14-227:
P.BERNIER–R.BIGNUCOLO
THAT the Corporation of the Council of the Township of Chapleau move into In Camera SessiononMonday,August11,2025at5:50p.m. forthefollowingmatters:
11.1InCameraSessionMeetingMinutesforthe RegularCouncilMeetingofJuly14, 2025.
11.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, pursuant to Ontario Municipal Act, Section239(2)(b) •HumanResources ReconvenetoRegularMeeting RESOLUTION14-228: P.BERNIER–R.BIGNUCOLO THAT this meeting be reconvened to a Regular Meetingat6:12p.m. Carried.
12.CONFIRMATORYBY-LAW RESOLUTION14-229: THAT By-law No. 2025-49, being a confirmatory by-law for the Regular Council MeetingofMonday,August11,2025begivena First, Second, Third and final reading and is passedasofthisdate. Carried.
13.ADJOURNMENT RESOLUTION14-230: WHEREAS the business of the Meeting has concluded: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THATthismeetingbeadjournedat6:13p.m. until the Regular Council meeting of Monday, September8,2025at6:30p.m.orthecallofthe Chair.Carried.
Studentstoenjoyhealthybreakfastoptions thankstoUnitedSteelworkersLocal2251
Algoma District School Board (ADSB) Director of Education Lucia Reece and Chair JenniferSarloacceptedagenerousdonationfrom United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2251 at the Regular Board meeting held on October 29, 2025.
Mike Da Prat, President of USW Local 2251, and Assistant Debbie Logan donated $17,500totheADSBStudentNutritionProgram to support schools locally and throughout the district for the 2024/2025 school year. To date, USW Local 2251 has donated $134,500 (which includesthisyear'sdonation)toAlgomaDistrict School Board's Student Nutrition and Breakfast Programs.
Foodprogramsofferschool-agechildren and youth nutritious options, typically at breakfast and/or as snacks at different times duringtheday.
The donation from USW will go a long
way to support the purchase of fresh fruit, milk, yogurt, cereals and other healthy options which aremuchneededbysomestudentswhoarriveat school without breakfast or snacks for the day. Now more than ever, food programs are important for children and youth in our schools and with enhanced safety measures for the delivery of food to students, these programs continue and are being utilized by students in almost all ADSB elementary and secondary schools.
Studies have shown that children whose nutritional needs are met have fewer attendance anddisciplineproblems,andtheirabilitytolearn isenhanced.
Director Reece and Chair Sarlo thanked Mike, Debbie and the USW on behalf of the Boardandreiteratedthatthedonationwillhavea positiveimpactonaverypresentneedinschools throughoutthedistrict.
OntarioProvidingFreeFluand COVID-19VaccinesAcrosstheProvince
Up-to-date immunizations will help protect against respiratory illnesses
To protect Ontario families and communities during respiratory illness season, everyone six months and older can now receive theirfluandCOVID-19vaccinesatparticipating pharmacies, public health units and doctor and nursepractitionerofficesacrossOntario.
“Getting immunized is one of the most effective waystoprotectyourself,yourlovedonesandour communities,”saidSylviaJones,DeputyPremier and Minister of Health. “As we head into respiratory illness season, I encourage everyone to stay up to date with their flu and COVID-19 vaccines, which are free, safe, effective and availableacrosstheprovince.”
Staying up-to-date with your routine and recommended immunizations is the best way to protectyourselfandyourcommunitythisfalland winter. Getting both the COVID-19 and the flu vaccines at the same time is safe and recommendedtoavoidmultipletripstoahealthcareprovider.
ThefreeadultRSVimmunizations,Abrysvo®or Arexvy, are also available and recommended to everyone 75 years of age and older, building on last year’s expansion of the RSV prevention programsthatalsoinclude:
• Certainhigh-riskadultsaged60+suchas residents of long-term care homes or retirement homes
• Infantslessthaneightmonthsofageborn April1orafter
• High-riskchildrenlessthan24monthsof age
Pregnant women have the option to receive the RSV vaccine Abrysvo®, which can help provide protection to infants at birth. Alternatively, eligible newborns, infants and high-risk children can receive the Beyfortus® immunization.
“Immunizationremainsoneofthemostpowerful toolsinourtoolboxtopreventseriousillnessand hospitalizations,” said Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health. “Getting your flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines, if eligible, this fallissafe,convenient,andhelpsprotectourmost vulnerable populations. I encourage everyone to take advantage of the free vaccines available acrosstheprovince.”
Immunizations in Ontario’s routine immunization schedule are provided free of charge if you meet the eligibility criteria. If you are unsure about which immunizations you or yourfamilyhavereceivedorareeligiblefor,talk to a health-care provider or your local public healthunit.
ThroughYourHealth:APlanforConnectedand Convenient Care, the Ontario government is providingpeoplewiththetoolstheyneedtokeep themselvesandtheirlovedonessafeandhealthy.
To receive protection from currently circulating strains of respiratory illness, it is recommended you get the COVID-19 and flu vaccinesannuallyeachfall.
Immunizationshelppreventinfectionand can help reduce the severity of illness if you do becomesick.
While immunization is the best way to protect yourself and others from respiratory illness,thereareadditionalstepsyoucantaketo helpkeepyourself,yourfriends,familyandyour community healthy, including washing your hands often, covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze, cleaning surfaces and shared itemsregularly,andstayingathomewhensick.
Childrenunder2yearsoldcannotgetaflu shotatapharmacyandnotallpharmacieschoose to administer COVID-19 vaccines to younger age groups such as those less than 5 years old. Public health units and primary care providers may offer additional options for vaccination for children6monthstounder5yearsold.
The province recently expanded free RSV immunization to everyone 75 years of age andolder,inadditiontoeligiblehigh-riskgroups aged60+.FreeRSVimmunizationisavailableto protecteligibleinfantslessthan8monthsofage at the time of immunization and high-risk childrenlessthan24monthsofage.Thereisalso the option to receive immunization during pregnancytoprotectinfantsatbirth.
Talk to a health-care provider about coadministration of COVID-19 and flu vaccines, and for RSV if you are eligible. Currently, pharmacies do not administer free RSV immunizations as part of Ontario’s publicly fundedimmunizationprogram.
• Availability of immunizations may vary across providers. Call ahead to ensure your providerhassupplybeforegoing.
• VisitHealth811onlineorcall811(TTY: 1-866-797-0007 toll free) for free health advice and information 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
MOMENTS IN TIME
On Nov. 10, 1885, German inventor Gottlieb Daimler's teenage son made the first long-distance testrunoftheworld'sfirstmotorcycle,theReitwagen, which featured a wooden frame and wheels, no suspensionsystemandaleatherdrivebelt. Lastweekssolutions
OntarioStrengtheningProvincialElectoralProcesses Proposed reforms would support public confidence and input in provincial elections
Ontarioisproposingaseriesofreformsto strengthen and increase public trust in the province’s electoral system, including by removingAmerican-stylefixedelectiondatesin favour of the province’s traditional electoral process and strengthening regulation and oversight of election financing and campaign spending.
“The proposed reforms will return Ontario to an electoral process that served our province well for nearly a century and a half, prior to the imposition of American-style fixed election dates,” said Attorney General Doug Downey.“Withthesereforms,governmentswill be better positioned to respond to changing circumstancesandexternalthreats,includingby seeking a fresh mandate from the people of Ontariowhenit’sneeded.”
Proposed reforms to the ElectionAct would see provincial elections take place on a date determined by the Lieutenant Governor on the advice of the Premier, as has traditionally been the case in Ontario. Ontario will continue to observeandbesubjecttothefive-yearmaximum legallimitbetweenelectionsthatismandatedby theConstitution.
Ontario is proposing additional reforms to the Election Finances Act that would strengthen the rules around campaign finances and electoral spending, as well as reflect the removal of fixed election dates. These reforms would:
• Discourage bad actors by establishing new financial penalties for those who do not complywiththeElectionFinancesAct,including by failing to provide information to the Chief Electoral Officer and not complying with political advertising rules. Proposed changes would also increase the maximum existing penalties around failure to register, third parties exceeding political advertising spending limits andpoliticalparties,candidatesandconstituency associationsexceedingcampaignexpenselimits.
• In response to recommendations from Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer, provide new toolstotheChiefElectoralOfficertoensurethird
parties follow political advertising rules. This includes investigative powers to allow them to request information from third parties, whether theyhaveregisteredornot.
• Require third parties to provide proof of registrationstatustobroadcastersandpublishers beforeplacingpoliticaladvertisementsduringan election period. This would ensure third parties that advertise during this period are following electionlaws.
• Makethequarterlyper-votesubsidythat is received by all parties a permanent measure, rather than allowing it to expire at the end of 2026. This measure implements a recommendation from the Chief Electoral Officerfollowingthe2022provincialelection,to ensureabalanceofpublicandprivatespendingin elections.
• Eliminate pre-writ spending limits for third parties and political parties, which were introducedtopreventtherampingupofpolitical spendingintheleaduptoafixedelection.
• Increasing the annual amount a person cancontributetoapoliticalpartyfrom$3,400to $5,000 beginning in 2026, which is consistent withorlessthanthemaximumallowableamount inotherprovincessuchasManitoba,Albertaand NovaScotia.Futureincreaseswouldbeindexed totherateofinflation.
Ontario is also considering measures to ban political advertising on government property,whetheritbeonbuildings,billboardsor transit stations. If implemented, a coordinated approach across government and its agencies would ensure flexible, appropriate measures are implementedacrossdifferentproperties.
Attention:AreyouaSmallBusinessOwner? Doyourequire financing? Thinkingofstartingabusiness?
ThestaffoftheSuperiorEastCommunityFuturesDevelopment CorporationwillbeinChapleauon WednesdayNovember5th, 2025. TheCFDCofferssmallbusinessloansandcounsellingto currentsmallbusinessownersorindividualslookingatstartinga business. Services are available in both official languages. To makeanappointmenttodiscussfinancingoptions,pleasecall (705) 856-1105 or 1-800-387-5776, ext. 221 or email davidson@superioreastcfdc.ca.
Attention: Êtes-vous propriétaire d'une petite entreprise? Êtes-vous en besoin d'aide financière? Vous-voulez vous partirenaffaires?
Le personnel de la Société d'aide au développement des collectivités Supérieur Est sera à Chapleau mercredi le 5 novembre2025.
LaSADCoffredesprêtsfinanciersetdesservices-conseilsaux propriétairesactuel(le)sdepetitesentreprisesetauxindividu(e)s intéressé(e)sàsepartirenaffaire. Nosservicessontdisponibles danslesdeuxlanguesofficielles. Pourprendrerendez-vouset discuterdevosbesoinsd'aidefinancièreoupourobtenirdes services-conseils,communiquezavecnousau(705)856-1105 or 1-800-387-5776, poste 221 ou par courriel à davidson@ superioreastcfdc.ca.
In 2024, the last extension of quarterly per-votesubsidiesforregisteredpoliticalparties receivedall-partysupport.
Anythirdpartyspending$500ormoreon political advertising during an election period mustregisterwiththeChiefElectoralOfficer.A thirdpartyisapersonororganizationthatisnota registered candidate, political party or constituencyassociation.
OntarioInvesting$1BilliontoBuildSmallModularReactorsatDarlington
First-of-its kind project in the G7 will create 18,000 jobs and secure province’s energy future
AspartofitsplantoprotectOntarioand build a more competitive, resilient and selfreliant economy, the province is investing $1 billionthroughtheBuildingOntarioFundinthe firstsmallmodularreactors(SMRs)intheG7at DarlingtonNuclearStation.Ontario’sSMRswill create 18,000 jobs during construction with 3,700 jobs during operation, while contributing $38.5 billion to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP)over65years.
“Today’s investment to support the first SMRsintheG7isadownpaymentonOntario’s nuclearenergyfuture,”saidPremierDougFord. “We’re protecting Ontario by supporting goodpaying, long-term jobs for Ontario workers and building the energy infrastructure — including both SMRs and new, large-scale nuclear — neededtomakeOntarioanenergysuperpower.”
Theprovinceandfederalgovernmentare making historic investments in this nationbuildingproject,includinga$1billionprovincial investment through the Building Ontario Fund and a $2 billion federal investment through the Canada Growth Fund, respectively. Once constructionofthefourSMRsiscomplete,they will produce 1,200 megawatts (MW) of electricity,enoughtopowertheequivalentof1.2 millionhomes.
“TheDarlingtonNewNuclearProjectwillcreate thousands of high-paying careers and power thousandsofOntariohomeswithcleanenergy,” said Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada. “Thisisagenerationalinvestmentthatwillbuild lasting security, prosperity and opportunities. We’re building big things to build Canada Strong.”
Construction on the first SMR began in May 2025, with the SMR expected to come onlinein2030.Today’sfundingwillsupportthe constructionandoperationofthefirstSMRwith an innovative model to allow for additional privatesectorandIndigenousinvestment.
“Aswenavigatetariffsandglobalvolatility,it’s never been more important to create a more
competitive, more resilient and self-reliant provincethatcanwithstandwhatevercomesour way,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance. “Through the Building Ontario Fund, we are investing in this nation-building project that will secure the clean, reliable energy our growing province needs while creating thousands of good-paying jobs for Ontario workers.”
The first-of-their-kind in the G7, the SMRsthatmakeuptheDarlingtonNewNuclear Projectwillinject$500millionannuallyintothe Canadian supply chain. The construction, operationandmaintenanceofthefourunitswill add$38.5billiontoCanada’sGDPoverthenext 65 years. The government has worked with OntarioPowerGeneration(OPG)toensurethat 80 per cent of project spending goes to Ontario companies, including steel produced in Ontario, by Ontario steelworkers, and that construction and operations will protect workers and jobs by sustaining an estimated 3,700 highly skilled, good-payingjobsannually.
“With rising instability in the global economy,nowisexactlythetimetobebuilding big, creating thousands of jobs, and investing in theCanadiannuclearsupplychain,”saidStephen Lecce,MinisterofEnergyandMines.“Ontario’s leading the largest nuclear expansion on the continent,anchoredbytheG7’sfirstSMRbeing built at Darlington. Our government secured a commitment to keep at least 80 per cent of the SMR construction in Ontario — supporting our workers,technologysectorandeconomy.”
In addition to the Darlington New Nuclear Project and refurbishments at the Darlington and Pickering nuclear generating stations and Bruce Power, Ontario is exploring multiplenewnuclearenergygenerationprojects to build for the future. This includes OPG’s Wesleyville site in Port Hope, which could host up to 10,000 MW of reliable, emissions-free power and conducting pre-development work with Bruce Power to site the first large-scale
nuclear build in over three decades with up to 4,800MWofnewnucleargeneration.
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) recently approved OPG’s operating licence at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station through 2045 — the longest operatinglicenseeverissuedbytheCNSC.This decision underscores the world-class safety and operational excellence of OPG, allowing the stationtocontinuethesafeproductionofreliable, cleanpowerandsupportits2,500workers.
Ontario has approved OPG’s plan to beginconstructiononthefirstofthefourSMRs attheDarlingtonnuclearsite.
TheBuildingOntarioFund(BOF)plays a critical role in catalyzing investment in highimpact, revenue-generating infrastructure projects in Ontario across five priority areas: energy, affordable housing, long-term care, transportation and municipal and community infrastructure. Focused on projects in the public interestandthatadvanceeconomicparticipation forIndigenouspartners,BOFishelpingmeetthe province’s growing infrastructure needs and drivinglong-termeconomicgrowth.
Through the 2025 Budget, the Ontario governmentapproveduptoafurther$5billionin fundingto BOF,ensuringit’swellpositionedto continue delivering on its mandate and support high-impact projects that contribute to the province’seconomicandsocialwell-being.
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