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Vol. 26, Issue 2, September 9, 2021

The Art of writing letters and connecting generations

By Pam Morin would like to share a short story that began back in February 2021 with my Creative English Writing class.

The purpose was simple: An exchange of regular letter writing between my students and a local pen pal. The time frame was set for the semester, from February to June; during that period, students were given class time to handwrite and personalize each letter. Throughout the journey, it became more than just writing letters, those words on the paper made the mundane act of checking the mail, (and only finding a bill) into a gift of a simple gesture that would bring a smile to one's face. Perhaps the most important element was finding joy in a small act during a time of isolation and loneliness. It was a silver lining for both students and pen pals. The project culminated by each of the students meeting their pen pal's (at a safe distance of course) in June. It was a success! My hope is that the art of letter writing continues within my future classes and beyond. I want to thank my students(April,Emily, Hayden, Jade, Kaleb and Émilyn)and pen pals(Sheila, Esther, Ludie, Monica, Joan and Yvette) for accepting to take part in such a wonderful experience. Photos P.2

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eu du temps en salle de classe pour écrire à la main et personnaliser chaque lettre. Tout au long cette aventure, l'initiative est devenue beaucoup plus que simplement écrire des lettres, ces mots écrits sur un papier ont fait que l'acte banal de vérifier le courrier (et de ne trouver qu'une facture) représentait maintenant un véritable cadeau par l'entremise d'un simple geste qui faisait sourire celui ou celle qui recevait la lettre. L'élément le plus important était possiblement de trouver de la joie dans un petit acte durant cette période d'isolement et de solitude. Pour les élèves et les correspondants, ces lettres représentaient une lueur d'espoir. Le

point culminant de l'initiative s'est déroulé lorsque chaque élève a rencontré son correspondant respectif (tout en respectant la distanciation sociale bien entendu) au mois de juin. Ce fut un grand succès! Mon plus profond espoir est que l'art d'écrire des lettres se poursuive dans mes cours futurs et au-delà. Je veux remercier mes élèves (April, Emily, Hayden, Jade, Kaleb et Émilyn) ainsi que les correspondants locaux (Sheila, Esther, Ludie, Monica, Joan et Yvette) d'avoir accepté de participer à cette expérience merveilleuse et inoubliable.

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Ontario Releases Technology and Standards for Digital Identity Province welcomes and encourages private-sector market innovation The Ontario government is publicly launching the technology and standards that will build Ontario’s digital identity ecosystem, which will empower simpler, faster and better access to more convenient and secure online services. As one of the first jurisdictions in North America to publish this information, Ontario continues to demonstrate its commitment to digital and data transparency, and is making progress on becoming a world-leading digital jurisdiction.

When fully launched, Ontario’s Digital ID (identification) will allow people and businesses to prove who they are both online and in person with built-in safety features that protect users’ privacy and personal information. It will be a convenient and easy identification solution that is made with the security and encryption necessary for today’s highly digitized world, which protects personal data while performing secure transactions and accessing online services.

Over time, Ontario’s Digital ID will open up more opportunities for individuals and businesses across all business sectors. This initiative is yet another way that the government is working with the marketplace to support economic growth, new investments and technological innovation.

Today, Kaleed Rasheed, Associate Minister of Digital Government, shared an update on the government’s plan in a virtual conversation with the Council of Canadian Innovators on Ontario’s digital future.

“Openly sharing our technology approach to digital identity is an essential step in our plan to provide more convenient, private and secure ways to prove who you are,” said Minister Rasheed. “Today’s announcement responds directly to what we continue to hear from sector partners, stakeholders and the public – Ontario’s approach to technology needs to be ambitious, innovative and transparent.”

Ontario’s Digital ID will use emerging technology standards and, wherever possible, publicly available open source solutions. Key principles that will underpin Ontario’s digital identity program include compliance with current industry standards and laws, including Ontario's Digital Service Standard and AntiRacism Data Standards.

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“Our Ontario Onwards: Action Plan first announced our government’s goal to make Ontario the most advanced digital jurisdiction in the world – all in the service of the people of this province,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance. “The release of Ontario’s Digital ID later this year will be an exciting step towards transforming and modernizing government services in an increasingly digital world.”

Ontario will launch a Digital ID for Ontarians later this fall, the first step towards safer, more secure ways to prove who you are online.

When fully mature, the digital ID ecosystem of Ontario is estimated to be worth $20 billion. This estimate is calculated from about 35 value drivers and hundreds of data points from various sources such as DIACC, McKinsey Global Institute and World Economic Forum.

Over the past nine months, the Province consulted with 68 organizations, more than 100 industry experts and held five two-hour roundtable discussions on digital identity.

To develop its digital identity strategy in a way that allows for cross-Canadian standards, Ontario is working collaboratively across the public sector to ensure alignment to standards and interoperability.

Privacy is a core principle of Ontario’s Digital ID and is being considered in all aspects of the program and technology. Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner continues to be engaged to help inform and guide this work.

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Michael J. Morris When I was editor of Insider, the faculty newsmagazine at College of the Rockies about 25 years ago, I was writing about our duty to serve and participate, and referred to Frank Coulter who had been a member of the public school board in Chapleau for at least 17 years.

At a function honouring Frank for his service, I asked him why he had stayed on the board so long .

He told me that "Mr. Shoup told us we had a duty to serve and this is one way I could do it."

He was referring to John Martin 'Jack' Shoup, who was the principal and teacher at Chapleau Public School for 31 years with a leave of absence so that he could serve in the Canadian Army in World War II. Mr. Shoup had also served in World War I, and as Ian Macdonald recalled participated in the famous battle of Vimy Ridge.

According to Wikipedia the Battle of Vimy Ridge fought between April 9 and 12, 1917, was the first occasion when all four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force participated in a battle together and thus became a Canadian nationalistic symbol of achievement and sacrifice.

Ian, the retired head of the department of architecture and professor emeritus at the University of Manitoba, and always available for research assistance, who attended Chapleau Public School, told me when I first wrote about some years ago Mr. Shoup made the observation about the artillery barrage that preceded the attack

J.M. 'Jack" Shoup Chapleau Public School principal and veteran of two world wars on a "duty to serve" on Vimy Ridge. He observed then that "he can still hear it to-day"..

That would have been circa 1951 that Mr. Shoup still heard the sounds.

After World War I, Mr. Shoup continued his teaching career which he started when he was 17 in the Sudbury area and training officer for the duration of the war.

Mr. Shoup at back right side of Grade 8 class According to a story in the Chapleau Chapleau council as the length of terms have Sentinel when he died, Mr. Shoup continued his become longer. "long career of devoted service to youth, his Well known as chair of the Chapleau church, his community, his country and as a Recreation Committee and the beach day teacher."

He and his wife Agnes also raised their three children in Chapleau.

A member of Harry Searle Branch Number 5 (Ontario) of the Royal Canadian Legion he served as president and was made a life member.

In 1947, in a speech to Legion members after completing his first term as president, he encouraged members to be involved in community life, adding that the hall was becoming more and more a community centre every day and that more and more facilities would be added for the benefit of both the general public committee, Mr Shoup organized the children's and veterans. He was returned for a second term as parade and races for years, and skating races at the winter carnival too. Kids received dimes for president. participating.

By 1955, the Legion had taken over When I posted a photo of Mr. Shoup in a ownership of the hall when B.W. 'Bubs' Zufelt was reeve. It had been using it for many years after parade with the children on Facebook, it St. John's Anglican Church, for whom it had been prompted a flurry of comments summed up well Bertrand: "You could hand out ten built as a parish hall by by Graham dollar bills today and not be remembered like Jack G.B. Nicholson, could no Shoup fifty plus years later like he is." longer afford it.

Cont’d on P.4 It was built in memory of Lorne Nicholson and all his friends who were killed in World War I by his parents.

Mr. Shoup became the longest serving councillor in the history of Chapleau from the time the municipality was incorporated in 1901 -- 16 one year terms! Perhaps someone could let me know I anyone has served Mr Shoup as King of Chapleau Winter more than 16 years on Carnival 1960

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Weather Summary for Ontario: August 2021 Hot August with variable precipitation Temperatures and Precipitation In August, temperatures were normal to well above normal in Ontario, with anomalies ranging from +1oC to +4oC. The highest anomalies were along parts of the border with Quebec. August began with cooler-than-normal temperatures. After the first week, temperatures gradually increased. The second half of the month was characterised by above-average temperatures for much of southern Ontario and

Chapleau Moments Cont’d from P.3 Along with Vince Crichton and Bunt Burrows, he was an umpire for the Chapleau Fastball League for years, which prompted, to say the least, some "comments" at times. Little known perhaps, is that when Keith "Buddy" Swanson, Tom Welch and Lorne Riley were trying to bring junior "B" hockey to town in 1966, Mr. Shoup was a staunch supporter.

Buddy told me that Mr. Shoup was the only person, other than them, who attended the first meetings, and he encouraged them to continue with the plan. Of course they did and the rest is history.

In 1960, he was honoured by being named King of the Chapleau Winter Carnival.

He became a charter member of the Chapleau Rotary Club in 1951, sat on the board of Lady Minto Hospital, and taught Sunday school at Trinity United Church.

Although I have been retired for 20 years now from the faculty of College of the Rockies, my thoughts always return to school at this time of year, and when I came across a copy of Insider, I decided to share a bit about Mr. Shoup, who with his counterpart John McClellan at Chapleau High School defined education for the better part of 30 years in Chapleau.

However, on a very personal basis, Mr. Shoup was a great friend of my family. As many readers will recall, my mother Muriel (Hunt) Morris taught with him at Chapleau Public School for years. He also brought the Sudbury Star every day to our house for my grandparents Edythe and George Hunt, on one of his walks, always with his stick. After my grandfather Harry Morris died in 1957, he also assisted my grandmother Lil (Mulligan) Morris and made sure she was OK. They both lived on Elgin Street.

And so, as the Chapleau Sentinel observed when he died, Mr. Shoup was a "devoted and highly respected" citizen. Mr. Shoup not only told his students they had a duty to serve and participate -- he did it at all levels.My email is mj.morris@live.ca

the northeast.

In August, precipitation varied across the province. Areas in the north experienced normal to above normal precipitation, with some locales in the northwest receiving about twice their normal amounts. In contrast, conditions were drier for the rest of the province, with some regions receiving less than 50% of typical values.

Significant Events August 9-10: Heavy Rainfall in Southwestern and Northeastern Ontario A nearly stationary cold front was situated over northeastern Ontario throughout the day of August 9, giving significant rainfall amounts, particularly to areas east of Lake Superior. Rainfall amounts were generally between 35 and 40 mm, with the highest amount of 46 mm reported in Sudbury. A low-pressure system moving into southwestern Ontario late overnight into the morning of August 10 gave heavy rain to some areas, with the highest rainfall amount of 40.4 mm being reported in the Leamington-Wheatley area.

August 10: Tornado Northeast of London A low-pressure system resulted in thunderstorms in southern Ontario throughout the day August 10. There were several reports of a tornado near the London Airport. The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has confirmed that a tornado touched down, causing minor tree damage. The team from NTP has rated this as an EF-0 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with maximum winds estimated at 115 km/h.

August 11: Severe Thunderstorms across Southern and Northeastern Ontario Much of southern and northeastern Ontario were affected by severe thunderstorms throughout the day August 11, causing numerous power outages. In Windsor-Essex County, there were several reports of tree and roof damage, as well as rainfall amounts ranging from 40 to 66 mm. Windsor Airport recorded a maximum wind of 89 km/h, while Chatham Airport reported a maximum wind of 94 km/h. A team from NTP assessed damage reported in Cottam, and determined that it was caused by an EF-1 downburst, with maximum winds estimated at 165 km/h. In northeastern Ontario, golf ball sized hail was reported north of Sault Ste. Marie. The team from NTP has confirmed three EF-2 and one EF-1 tornadoes west of Little White River Provincial Park. A tornado was also reported in Richards Landing, on St Joseph Island, but has yet to be confirmed.

August 26: Severe Thunderstorms in Southern Ontario

Hot and humid conditions led to the development of thunderstorms across southern Ontario and the Golden Horseshoe. There were several reports of downed trees and power outages resulting from strong winds. Hail ranging from pea to quarter-size, and heavy downpours were reported in many areas, as well as some urban flooding on many roads.

August 29: Significant Rain and Thunderstorms across Ontario A deepening low-pressure system crossed northern Ontario through the day and evening, giving significant rainfall amounts to areas north and west of Lake Superior. Rainfall amounts for areas surrounding Lake Nipigon were generally in the range of 30 to 45 mm. The highest amounts reported were in Ogoki Post, which observed 63.2 mm total from the event.

Thunderstorms also developed ahead of and along the cold front associated with this lowpressure system across northeastern and southern Ontario. Numerous reports of urban flooding and downed tree limbs were received. Strong wind gusts were reported throughout northeastern Ontario, generally around 80 km/h, with the highest gust of 85 km/h reported at Sudbury Airport.

Outlook for September The first week of the month will see a return to near-normal temperatures throughout the province, a pattern that should continue until mid-month. Near-normal precipitation is expected for the majority of the province, however there are signals that areas nearer the Great Lakes could see slightly above seasonal precipitation amounts through the first half of the month.

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Sudbury & Districts Medical Officer of Health strongly recommending that area employers develop and implement COVID-19 vaccination policies and support workplace vaccination As Ontario and the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts enter the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is dominated by the more transmissible and dangerous Delta variant, Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Medical Officer of Health with Public Health Sudbury & Districts, is strongly recommending that employers put vaccination policies in place to protect their employees and the public from COVID-19.

To support workplaces in adopting this recommendation, Public Health is distributing its Workplace Vaccine Policy Toolkit to all area employers and persons responsible for businesses to strengthen their COVID-19 workplace protection. The toolkit includes, for example, a policy template and educational materials such as videos, posters, and fact sheets.

“We owe an immense debt of gratitude to all of the workplaces who have dedicated themselves to following individual protective and

public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their workplace and our communities,” said Dr. Sutcliffe. “We are aiming high so we can stay low. More than 90% of eligible individuals need to be vaccinated so we can keep COVID-19 cases low. Workplaces are an essential part of the vaccination solution. To be very clear, workplace practices and policies are critical to encourage vaccine uptake among employees—protecting clients, customers, and livelihoods.”

Public Health is also leading by example by implementing its own COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff, students, contractors, and volunteers. “As a workplace, it’s our responsibility to take every precaution reasonable to protect our workers and the public,” said Dr. Sutcliffe.

Public Health has developed a policy template to help guide workplaces as they craft their own COVID-19 vaccination policies. Each organization is encouraged to evaluate risks associated with COVID-19 in their workplaces as they develop their own vaccination policy. For instance, the Public Health Sudbury & Districts policy requires all employees, contractors, volunteers and students to provide proof of one of the following: -COVID-19 vaccination -a medical reason for a vaccine exemption -completion of an approved educational program Policies must be devel-

oped in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act and any other applicable legislation.

Information about a person’s vaccine status is personal health information and must be collected in compliance with privacy legislation including the Personal Health Information Protection Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Employers, as well as community organizations, community leaders, faith leaders, or event coordinators, can contact Public Health Sudbury & Districts to discuss the possibility of having COVID-19 vaccinations offered on site.

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

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Ontario Working with Public Health Units to Run COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Schools School Vaccination Program Will Help Province Combat Delta Variant As Students Return to Class this Fall The Ontario government is working with public health units and publicly funded school boards to plan and host vaccination clinics in or nearby schools to continue to fight COVID-19.

Clinics are expected to run before school starts and during the first few weeks of school. The program is part of the province’s last mile strategy to target those who have yet to receive a first or second dose and will provide accessible and convenient access to vaccines for eligible students and their families, as well as educators and school staff who are returning to school this fall.

While COVID-19 vaccination continues to be voluntary for anyone eligible in Ontario, health experts encourage anyone who is able to get the vaccine as a highly effective tool in the fight against COVID-19 and its variants.

The education sector, and public health units, have played a critical role in getting youth vaccinated, and keeping students and families safe during this historic pandemic. As Ontario continues with its vaccination program and rollout, ensuring all eligible Ontarians who wish to receive the vaccine can get one will ensure schools remain open for in-person learning for the full school year.

“We have made tremendous progress getting students, staff and their families vaccinated – they are critical to protecting schools and keeping our communities safe,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education. “As part of the last mile campaign to reach as many students and staff as possible and to keep schools as safe as possible, we are requiring school boards and public health units to roll out clinics in or close to schools. By making vaccines more accessible, and with a cautious reopening in September following the expert advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, we will further bolster our fight against COVID-19 and variants.”

As of August 15, more than 69 per cent of talization and death from COVID-19 and its youth aged 12 to17 have received a first dose of variants, including the Delta variant. During July the COVID-19 vaccine and 56 per cent have 2021, unvaccinated individuals were approxireceived a second dose. School-focused vaccina- mately eight times more likely to get infected tion clinics will support increased uptake for with COVID-19 compared to those who were eligible students, as well as education staff, and a fully vaccinated.

Public health units and school boards will safer return to school in the fall.

“It is great news that our students are work together to ensure school-focused clinics returning to school this fall, and that kids and are accessible, work for their communities, and youth will finally be together with their class- adhere to health and safety guidance. mates to learn and get back to the activities they School-focused clinics will be aimed at youth, love,” said Dr. Moore, Chief Medical Officer of their families, and education staff who have not Health. “This is crucially important for their yet received a first or second dose.

School-focused clinics can operate mental, physical and social wellbeing. Having vaccination clinics at our schools will make it before, during, or after school hours more convenient for students to receive their Clinics can either be on school property or be offvaccine in a familiar and comfortable environ- site in partnership with school boards and operate ment and will help to ensure a safer and sustained like any other vaccine clinic.

In response to the pandemic, the governreopening of our schools.”

With respect to consent at school-focused ment made over $1.6 billion in temporary clinics, COVID-19 vaccines will only be pro- resources available for the 2020-21 school year vided if informed consent is received from the to support the safe reopening and operation of individual, including eligible students, and as schools. long as they have the capability to make this decision. Health care providers, the school, and families must respect a young person’s decision regarding vaccination. Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss vaccination with their children prior to attending a school vaccination clinic.

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"Students return to school next week amid a growing fourth wave of COVID-19," Stiles said. "The Ford government must pull out all the stops to ensure that all students are safe, and that schools stay open – this includes ramping up testing so that every school in Ontario has access to the gold standard of rapid, takehome C O V I D-19 tests to provide to students.

"This is especially crucial for our students under 12, who aren't yet eligible for vaccination."

Stiles said the government's pilot project to distribute rapid take-home tests to some school boards and to a limited category of students falls short of what's needed to keep schools open across Ontario.

"If we're going to avoid another school year in Ontario full of disruptions and closures, the Ford government must not allow an inequitable, patchwork system where some schools have access to the gold standard of rapid tests and others do not.

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Last weeks solutions MOMENTS IN TIME

On Sept. 23, 1992, Manon Rheaume becomes the first woman to play in men's North American pro sports leagues when she takes the ice for the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning in a preseason game.

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Préparez votre famille à réagir en cas d’incendie

(EN) Le feu peut se propager rapidement dans une maison et, selon la National Fire Protection

Association, les résidents ont environ une à deux minutes pour évacuer leur résidence après le déclenchement des détecteurs de fumée. « Nous vous encourageons tous à évaluer votre niveau de préparation aux dangers potentiels?» recommande Ashley Gocken de First Alert, chef de file en sécurité incendie. «?Il est impératif que les gens élaborent et simulent un plan d’évacuation en plus d’installer, d’entretenir et de vérifier régulièrement leurs détecteurs de fumée et de monoxyde de carbone. Ce sont des habitudes d’importance cruciale qui peuvent sauver des vies. » Pour vous assurer que vous et votre famille êtes préparés et protégés, suivez ces étapes.

Vérifiez vos détecteurs.

Pour prévenir les tragédies, il est essentiel de déceler tôt les problèmes. Installez des détecteurs de fumée et de monoxyde de carbone dans toutes les chambres à coucher et à chaque étage de la maison, y compris le sous-sol.

Vérifiez-les régulièrement et changez les piles tous les six mois. Pour vous épargner les changements de piles durant la prochaine décennie, procurez-vous des détecteurs dotés d’une pile d’une durée de 10 ans.

Faites un plan de la maison.

Encouragez tout le monde à participer à

l’élaboration d’un plan des sorties de secours.

Faites le tour de la maison et inspectez toutes les issues possibles. Déterminez deux sorties pour chacune des pièces de la maison, dont les portes et les fenêtres. Assurez-vous que chacun comprend bien le plan.

Faites des simulations.

Faites des exercices d’incendie au moins deux fois par année, le jour et la nuit, en restant le plus réaliste possible. Montrez à l’avance aux enfants où se trouvent les sorties de secours.

L’objectif étant de s’exercer, et non de faire peur, le fait d’informer les enfants qu’il y aura une simulation de feu avant de les mettre au lit sera tout aussi efficace qu’une simulation surprise.

Déterminez un point de rencontre à l’extérieur.

Choisissez un lieu de rencontre se trouvant à une distance sécuritaire de votre maison. Une fois à l’extérieur, restez-y. Sous aucun prétexte vous ne devriez retourner à l’intérieur d’un bâtiment en feu. Si quelqu’un manque à l’appel, avisez le répartiteur du service d’incendie au moment d’appeler les secours. Les pompiers ont les compétences et l’équipement nécessaires pour effectuer des sauvetages.

Pour connaître d’autres conseils de sécurité, allez sur firstalert.ca.

Comment reprendre la vie sociale avec confiance (EN) Alors qu’un nombre croissant de Canadiens sont complètement vaccinés et que les provinces amorcent prudemment leur réouverture, plusieurs d’entre nous trépignent d’impatience à l’idée de retourner à la salle d’entraînement, au restaurant ou au cinéma. Or, même si nous pouvons désormais voir la lumière au bout du tunnel, la pandémie n’est pas terminée pour autant. L’idée de participer de nouveau à des activités sociales peut donc susciter une angoisse profonde chez certains.

Voici trois conseils à garder en tête en vue du retour à la normale : 1. Connaissez vos limites et définissez votre zone de confort Après vous être soumis à des restrictions pendant plus d’un an, il est possible que vous ressentiez une certaine pression à reprendre une vie sociale et à remplir votre calendrier d’événements pour rattraper le temps perdu. Sachez que vous avez tout à fait le droit d’y aller à votre rythme.

Réfléchissez aux activités avec lesquelles vous êtes à l’aise. Aller au restaurant vous plairait, mais seulement sur une terrasse? Vous désirez aller au cinéma, mais seulement lors de certaines plages horaires? La levée des restrictions ne signifie pas que vous devez abandonner votre zone de confort. Expliquez vos

limites à vos amis et à votre famille pour qu’ils sachent ce qui vous convient.

2. Lisez les grands titres avec modération Il est important de rester informé. Après tout, qui n’a pas consulté de façon obsessionnelle les statistiques relatives aux nouveaux cas et aux taux de vaccination à un point ou à un autre pendant la pandémie? Par contre, faire une fixation sur les nouvelles n’est pas sain, et la surcharge informationnelle est un phénomène bien réel. Pour le bien de votre santé mentale, prenez une pause si vous vous sentez submergé par les nouvelles liées à la COVID 19.

3. N’hésitez pas à demander de l’aide Ressentir du stress, de la solitude ou être découragé à force d’être à la maison et de subir des changements constants est tout à fait normal.

Gardez en tête que des ressources sont disponibles si vous avez besoin d’aide.

Par exemple, le portail Espace mieux-être Canada propose gratuitement des ressources et des renseignements fiables 24 heures sur 24, sept

jours sur sept pour venir en aide aux personnes ayant des problèmes de santé mentale ou de consommation de substances. Vous y trouverez des outils d’auto-évaluation et pourrez obtenir du soutien par les pairs ou par des travailleurs sociaux, des psychologues ou d’autres professionnels de la santé dans le cadre de séances confidentielles par texto ou par téléphone.

Obtenez de l’aide en un seul clic. Vous trouverez de plus amples renseignements à l’adresse suivante : wellnesstogether.ca/fr-ca.