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First vaccines arrive in EOHU region NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) announced on Wednesday, Jan. 13 that the first doses of Pfizer-BionTech’s COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in the region and will begin distribution immediately.

“This is excellent news for our region,” says Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health with the EOHU. “Vaccinating residents, staff and essential caregivers in long-term care homes will help protect our most vulnerable residents, who have been the most harshly affected by the spread of COVID-19.”

As a part of the first phase of the provincial distribution of the vaccine, the first doses in the EOHU will go to staff, residents and essential caregivers at long-term care facilities and will be distributed with the help of the CornwallSD&G paramedics, the Prescott-Russell

paramedics, long-term care facility staff and EOHU staff members.

Dr. Roumeliotis stressed the importance to continue with Public Health measures.

“While the arrival of the vaccine in our region is a great first step towards protecting our community, the reality is that it will be a number of months before the vaccine is available to everyone who wants it. In the meantime, we are seeing COVID-19 infections rapidly increasing in our area and across the country,” says Dr. Roumeliotis. “We must continue to maintain public health measures like masking, physical distancing and proper hand washing to protect our community until enough of our population has been immunized and the pandemic is brought under control.”

For more information and the latest updates on the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit the Eastern Ontario Health Unit’s website at www.

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Wednesday, January 13 at Parisien Manor the EOHU began distributing the COVID-19 vaccine.

Pictured is the vaccine clinic that was setup on Wednesday. Submitted photo.

Tips to combat the ‘winter blues’ in 2021 MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS ANGELE D’ALESSIO CMHA CHAMPLAIN EAST

As the holidays pass and the doldrums of winter wear on, many people begin to

experience lower mood and mild symptoms of depression. With the pandemic complicating matters, the ‘winter blues’ could be even more challenging and affect more people this year.

The winter blues are so common that they’ve even been used as a marketing ploy.

You may have heard of ‘Blue Monday.’ Each year, the third the Monday in January is referred to as ‘the most depressing day of the year’ in news reports and across social media. This myth gained steam in 2005

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- Take care of your physical health: regular exercise can help you feel less stressed, and eating healthy can increase your energy.

Going for walks, eating nutritious foods and keeping a consistent sleep schedule will all aid the way you feel.

- Get some sunlight: vitamin D deficiency can be a real problem for many during the winter months. More sunlight can help with that. Try to get outdoors during the day, keep curtains open and sit near a window when you can.

- Practice self-care: this can be anything that’s healthy and brings you joy. Take up a hobby, watch a new show or movie. Treat yourself!

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when a vacation agency in the U.K. commissioned a former lecturer at Cardiff University to determine the most depressing day of the year to sell vacations.

While the idea of one particular day being ‘most depressing’ has been widely debunked, the winter blues are indeed a real thing.

Research in Ontario suggests 15 per cent of the population has experienced the winter blues, symptoms of which may include changes in appetite, lethargy and low mood. You may also be familiar with the more commonly-known seasonal affective disorder, which is a serious form of depression that affects about two per cent of the population.

If you’re worried that you’re susceptible to the winter blues, there’s lots you can do get through the winter season in a healthy way.

Here are some tips: - Reduce social isolation: a lack of social connection can intensify feelings of loneliness and low mood, so do things like tell others you appreciate them, gather virtually, join a new online group, or make a schedule of reminders to stay in touch with others.

Akwesasne residents receive harassing messages while shopping NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Two residents of Akwesasne returned to their vehicles to find unwelcoming messages on their windshields.

Lila Lazore, a resident of Snye, QC, which is a part of Akwesasne was at the No Frills parking lot at the Eastcourt Mall on Second St. in Cornwall on Thursday, Jan. 14 in the afternoon and came out to find one of these notes on her windshield which read “you are not from this province, you are not wanted here. Go home.

Stay home.”

“I was taken aback and surprised this happened because I’ve been shopping in Cornwall all my life and the people I encounter here are always pleasant. In fact I have friends I went to school with that I keep in touch with. I think the actions of this one person borders on racism,” said Lazore.

Lazore explained that while Akwesasne is a part of multiple jurisdictions, it is still one community, that neighbours Cornwall.

“In spite of living in multiple jurisdictions, we are one community and have family in each area and we don’t put the border between us.

Because of our province of residency, we are mandated to register our vehicles in that province, but we are still one people. I guess it is difficult for one to understand that we are not foreigners but are the same as you and we belong here too,” she wrote in a statement to Seaway News.

Gordon King, another Akwesasne resident who lives in the St. Regis, QC area had a similar experience outside of the Cornwall Square

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“My first reaction was if it was someone in the parking lot that watched me walk inside the mall. I looked around and I did not see anyone nearby. It was upsetting to see and I looked around the vehicle and checked the tires to see if anything was tampered with, I see it as a threat and I felt harassed,” he said.

Grand Chief Abram Benedict of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) told Seaway News that he was aware of these issues and asked for understanding.

“People of Akwesasne can have dual citizenship,” he said. “We need to travel to Cornwall.

Really it is the closest city service centre.”

Benedict said that he had contacted Cornwall Mayor Bernadette Clement about these incidents and that it was something that caused his council concern.

Mayor Clement addressed the issue in a Facebook Live event on Thursday evening, Jan. 14.

“Our community is very fortunate, and very diverse, and very rich and complicated. Our Mohawk neighbours in Akwesasne their space is extremely complicated,” she said. “There are jurisdictions there that include Ontario, Quebec, New York. People who reside in Akwesasne whether they have Ontario plates, New York plates, Quebec plates, they come in to Cornwall on a regular basis to get healthcare. They are important consumers in our economy. They are our business partners. They will come and buy groceries here.”

Clement explained that she has received inquiries from residents about closing the

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Quebec-Ontario border, and as that is a provincial issue, she has forwarded those inquiries to the relevant provincial authorities.

“People here who live in Cornwall need to understand it is not always what you may think.

So some of those cars parked are Akwesasne residents who are validly here shopping, getting healthcare who have Ontario, Quebec, or New York plates because of their unique jurisdiction,” Clement said, adding that Cornwall would be working with Akwesasne on further messaging around this issue.

Cornwall City Councillor Todd Bennett also addressed the issue in a statement on Facebook.

“To the person that left this note on the windshield of one of our neighbors from Akwasasne’s car in the No Frills parking lot at 3pm today, STOP,” Bennett’s message reads.

“The residents of Akwasasne have three borders in their territory, and their license plate will reflect that. They are free to cross the borders to do their shopping. The person who was the recipient of this note is more than welcome here, and I hope that your ignorance doesn’t persuade our neighbors to not continue shopping here. The same way our neighbors from the United Counties are welcome here, so are the residents of Akwasasne. If you are leaving these types of notes on peoples cars, stop.

You have no way of knowing where this person lives, or what they are doing here. Thanks.”

On Friday afternoon, Jan. 15, the MCA released a letter stating that the harassment experienced by Akwesasne residents was unacceptable and called for awareness and understanding.

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South Stormont Council moves to demolish Raisin Region Heritage Centre NICK SEEBRUCH

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ST. ANDREWS WEST, Ontario – The Township of South Stormont is taking the first steps towards demolishing the Raisin Region Heritage Centre.

The 110-year-old building is located in St. Andews West and for several years, the township has been exploring options to preserve the historic site.

At their meeting on Jan. 13, township administration explained to Council that their quest to preserve the building was coming to an end, and that in their opinion, the most viable and cost effective option was the demolition of the Raisin Region Heritage Centre.

The building, which is currently being used to store items belonging to the Cornwall Township Historical Society, would cost $892,393 to renovate it and bringing up to a point where it is safe to enter. An option for use of the building would be for it to serve as a historical archive, but that option would increase the total cost of renovation to $1,773,873.

The township has faced obstacles in both the possibilities of renovating the building, and on selling it.

While the township owns the building, it only owns five feet of property around it. The Raisin Region Heritage Centre is effectively landlocked, with no access to the road, and its plumbing and septic system is also not located on land owned by the township.

The land around the building is owned by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO), who own and operate St. Andrews Catholic School next door to the Centre.

The CDSBEO has expressed no interest in purchasing the building or in selling land to the township to allow access to the road. The CDSBEO has indicated to the township that they would prefer to see the building demolished over health and safety concerns.

Currently, it is costing the township $15,000 annually to maintain the building. In 2018, the township received a quote from a contractor on the cost of demolition, which was estimated at $698,000 at that time.

Cornwall Township, which is the municipality that preceded the Township of South Stormont before amalgamation in 1998, designated the Raisin Region Heritage Centre has historically significant in 1978.

Before any demolition of the property can

The Raisin Region Heritage Centre, Feb. 2019. Seaway News file photo. begin, the township must first repeal that historically significant designation from the building.

The public now has 30 days to appeal the township’s decision to repeal the historic designation. If the designation is repealed, Kevin Amelotte, the township’s Director of Parks and Recreation stated that the township will take the demolition project forward with a request for proposal and seek bids from contractors.

“I’ve been very much an advocate to preserve this building . . . but we’ve reached out like Director Amelotte said to multiple parties and there is just no interest,” explained South Stormont Councillor Andrew Guindon.

Amelotte said that the township would continue to work with the Cornwall Township Historical Society to find solutions for the building and for storage of the items currently housed in the Raisin Region Heritage Centre.

South Stormont sees record year for construction in 2020 NICK SEEBRUCH

The projects that were issued building permits by the township in 2020 represented a total of $44,520,918 in construction value, an increase of $25,954,924 from the year before.

“New homes is really where the activity is coming,” said Peter Young, Director of the Planning and Building Division. Young explained that a typical year would see around $20 million worth of construction value.

There were 66 permits issued for the construction of single detached dwellings in 2020 and Young noted that permits for pools was up 300 per cent.

“2020 was the busiest year in the department’s history with over twice the construction value as 2019. It is anticipated that 2021 will have similar volumes of activity with the Wills Transfer site and new subdivisions starting,” Young’s report to Council reads.

MacIsaac congratulated Young on his department’s work.

“Congratulations to you and your department Peter. It certainly has been a big year for you,” she said.

One of the projects that was moved forward in 2020 was the purchase of land for the East Industrial Park expansion. The township states it is working with several businesses on purchasing land in the industrial park expansion.

in our region, we can see some light at the end of the pandemic, and the Township is looking forward to carrying out some of the important projects we have planed in 2021.

One of the key projects planned for 2021 is 3 MINUTES set to begin in the coming weeks. The Township WITH THE has hired consultants MDB Insight to assist in the development of a new Strategic Plan for MAYOR BRYAN McGILLIS the Township. A Strategic Plan is a crucial SOUTH STORMONT document for every organization, as it outlines Welcome to the new year, and I think I speak the direction the Township should be headed for most when I say, “Good riddance, 2020!” in order to achieve their goals and end up With 2020 in our rearview, and the COVID- where we want to be.

19 vaccine now beginning to be administered As goals are achieved and the communities,

economic landscape and forecasting changes, it is important to continually assess and update the organizational Strategic Plan.

A number of factors are involved in developing a multi-year Strategic Plan. A connection between priorities for the Township and budget must be established, an alignment of financial and staff resources to achieve goals must be cohesive, but perhaps the most important factor is the feedback of the residents.

This process will include a number of public engagement opportunities that will not only keep the public informed of the progress of this project, but also to provide their invaluable

input to what our community’s goals should be.

In the near future, we will be calling upon our residents to help us in the process of determining who South Stormont is, and who we want to be. As we progress through this crucial exercise, I am reminded of the old saying; “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” We need your help to make sure our Strategic Plan is representative of the communities we live in, the growth we anticipate, and the values we share.

Sincerely, Mayor Bryan McGillis

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SOUTH STORMONT, Ontario – In their report to South Stormont Council, the township’s Planning and Building Division showed that 2020 was a reco The township issued 197 total building permits in 2020, which is up slightly from the 188 issued in 2019, but it represented a significant increase in construction value.

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry is seeking an individual to serve as a member on the SDG Library Board. The SDG Library Board meets monthly (with the exception of July, August and November) at various locations throughout the County. For more information, please refer to: https://www.sdglibrary.ca/about-us/library-board To serve as a member of the SDG Library Board, an individual must be: a. At least 18 years old; b. A Canadian citizen; c. A resident of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry; d. Not employed by the board or by the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.

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COUNCIL Mayor Bryan McGillis 613-937-3116 bmcgillis@southstormont.ca Deputy Mayor David Smith 613-577-2081 dsmith@southstormont.ca Councillor Andrew Guindon 613-330-1935 aguindon@southstormont.ca Councillor Jennifer MacIsaac 613-537-2555 jmacisaac@southstormont.ca Councillor Cindy Woods 613-930-5381 cwoods@southstormont.ca

JANUARY 2021 TOWNSHIP OFFICE CLOSURE

Due to the provincewide shutdown and stay-at-home orders, the Township Office is currently closed to walk-in traffic from the public. Staff remain available by telephone and email, and we encourage residents to use the wide variety of online services available at www. southstormont.ca.

Any updates to these restrictions will be announced on our website and social media channels.

FAMILY DAY CLOSURE

The Township Office will be closed for Family Day on Monday, February 15, 2021.

There will be no change to garbage recycling collection due to the closure.

WINTER MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

Your assistance during the winter season will help the Township of South Stormont Public Works Department provide efficient and effective winter maintenance. Your cooperation with snow removal is very much appreciated.

• Trucks with flashing blue lights are performing winter maintenance. Please give them room to work and pass with caution as visibility may be compromised with blowing snow.

• Park your vehicle in your driveway, well off the road, until street and sidewalk cleaning operations are complete. This allows our crews to do their job and make the streets and sidewalks safe for everyone.

Current policy states that the Public Works Department will only replace a mailbox if the post, or box has a direct hit from the Township’s snowplow. Avoid installing mailboxes where they can be damaged by plowing.

Winter Parking Restrictions in Effect The snow has arrived! Please remember that no person shall park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to remain parked on any highway so as to interfere with the clearing of snow or ice from the highway at any time; or between the hours of 12:00 a.m. of one day and 7:00 a.m. of the same day between November 1 and April 1.

Enforcement Action will be taken if vehicles interfere with snow removal.

Winter Sidewalk Closures The Township of South Stormont would like to remind residents that only the sidewalks identified in By-law No. 2020-011 are maintained throughout the winter. All other sidewalks are considered closed from November 1, 2020 – April 1, 2021.

To view the list of sidewalks that are maintained, please visit southstormont.ca/winter-maintenance or contact the Township Office at 613-5348889 or info@southstormont.ca

The Township of South Stormont is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Committee of Adjustment for the remainder of this Council term, ending November 14, 2022.

How to Apply?

Those interested in becoming a member of the South Stormont Committee of Adjustment are invited to complete the application form available on the Careers page of our website (southstormont.ca) on or before Wednesday, February 3, 2021.

It is the intention to make this appointment at a regular Council meeting in March, 2021.

In accordance wi th the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Township of South Stormont agrees to recognize the different needs and provide an accessible place for all.

Water and Sewer Bills Residents are advised that Water & Sewer bills have been mailed and are due on February 22 2021. Please contact the Township Office if you have not received your bill. Any balance that has not been paid by the due date will be transferred to property taxes and will appear as past due on your interim Tax Bill.

Paying Your Bill Through Online/Telephone Banking If you pay your Property Tax or Utility (water/sewer) bills through on-line/telephone banking, please be aware that there are two separate accounts for these payments. In order to avoid penalties, please ensure you select the correct payee when making your payment so that it is applied to the correct account. e-Billing Did you know that residents of South Stormont who are on Water/Sewer have the opportunity to register for eBilling? eBilling is when you receive an electronic version of your bill directly to your email inbox instead of a paper bill through traditional mail.

The convenient features and benefits of registering for eBilling are: • Receiving your Water/Sewer bill fast and securely • Being able to save or print a PDF version of your bill • Reducing clutter by having less mail to sort through • Saving trees and the energy required to print, handle and deliver paper invoices To register for e-billing, visit southstormont.ca and complete an application form.

PET LICENSING The Township is currently reviewing its pet licensing program. As a result, the 2021 pet licensing program be suspended for 4 months to allow staff the time to implement a new pet licensing system. Residents will not be required to renew their dog tag until May 1, 2021. Please visit our website at southstormont.ca/responsiblepetownership for more information

SOUTH STORMONT FIRE AND RESCUE STAYING SAFE IN THE COLD • Keep anything that can burn at least three-feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.

• Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.

• Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.

• Do not remove fireplace embers or ash, or if you do, place them in a metal container with a lid and cover them with water. Do not place them in a plastic or paper bag or other container that is not fire-resistant. Do not dispose of them indoors or close to your home or another structure.

• Burn dry, well-seasoned wood in fireplaces and woodstoves to reduce the risk of excessive creosote build-up in chimneys.

NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES IN PARKS OR TRAILS

(i.e. ATV’s and Snowmobiles) As per By-law No. 2011-082 No person shall operate or cause to be operated, any vehicle, in or upon any municipally owned property intended for park purposes including trails. Any persons found guilty of such offence may be liable to a fine of $300.

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Richelieu Day Care Centre to close NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The City of Cornwall announced on Monday, Jan. 18 its intention to close its long running day care facility the Richelieu Day Care Centre.

“Closing the Centre will allow us to redeploy resources to meet other needs in our community,” said Mellissa Morgan, Manager of Social & Housing Services.

“Both staff and funding dollars will be redistributed to enhance childcare services in Cornwall and SD&G. As the Service System manager, we are committed to supporting existing families enrolled at Richelieu Day Care Centre with a smooth transition to

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The city said that it came to the decision after a comprehensive review of its Child Care Division.

Currently, there are 22 children enrolled at the centre, which is operated by eight staff members.

The city states that there is enough capacity in the municipality’s other non-profit childcare centres to meet the needs of its current clients.

The Richelieu Day Care Centre will close on June 30 2021. The centre has been in The Richelieu Day Care Centre located on York St. in Cornwall. Photo taken Monday, January 18, 2021 (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News). operation since May of 1979.

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CORNWALL NEWCOMERS CLUB welcomes women who have moved in the last 4 years to Cornwall and the surrounding areas within the SD&G Counties. Info: Louise 613932-7557 to learn more about the club and its activities.

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Curb side pick up with the use of a mask is in place.

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THE SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE, 506 Pitt Street will be closed for on-site activities until further notice. Zoom Exercise classes and Zoom Choir singalong using pretaped sessions are still available to members. Voice messages and emails will be checked periodically.

For more details (613) 932-4969.

VIRTUAL ROTARY TRIVIA NIGHT Jan. 29 at 7 pm. Questions start at 7:30 pm. A donation of $10 per person is suggested for the link to play…. Proceeds to community projects. To register or for information www.cornwallsunriserotary.com or email rotaryclubofcornwallsunrise@ gmail.com TRI-COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL is offering a FREE Landscaping Training through Zoom. Classes run Monday to Thursday, 1 to 2 p.m. starting January 25, 2021. Learn the essential skills working with plants, garden design, soil preparation, and so much more. To register call 613-932-7161.

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CORNWALL, Ontario - A wet snowy weekend brought out some wonderful winter fun on Saturday and Sunday.

With snow beginning to fall early Saturday morning, and continuing through until Sunday afternoon, there was plenty of powder to play with and play is what the residents of Cornwall did.

Snowmen sprang up across town with a few dozen being spotted in the Riverdale neighbourhood.

Down on Race St., the hill behind the Cornwall Curling Club was a buzz of socially distanced sledders who were up and down the hill on magic carpets, sleighs, and tubes.

In all, approximately 15 cm of snow fell over the weekend.

Snowman photos credit: Rick Shaver

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Snowmen take over

NICK SEEBRUCH

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Historically significant in name only NICK SEEBRUCH

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Our regional municipalities can do better when it comes to preserving our history. I’ve talked before how particularly in Cornwall, many rich landmarks of our past have been lost, including the old Capitol Theatre, The Cornwallis Hotel, the old post office building, the old City Hall building, and many others.

Currently, Cornwall City Council is once again facing a decision about what to do with the old Locomotive 17 that is located on the corner of Brookdale Ave. and Ninth St. It is estimated that it will take over $100,000 to repair and move the train. The price tag to save Locomotive 17 isn’t news however, Cornwall City Council has known for nearly five years know that the train was in desperate need of repairs.

Year after year the issue of Locomotive 17 comes up again, and year after year, nothing is done about it and meanwhile, this piece of Cornwall history continues to crumble into dust.

The train was originally a part of Cornwall’s public transit system. The train was owned by Cornwall Street Railway, the precursor to Cornwall Transit.

The locomotive was moved to its current location from in front of the Water Purification

Plant in 2005 and in 2006, Cornwall City Council passed a by-law to give the locomotive a heritage designation.

Now, Council is considering donating the train to a museum in Smiths Falls, but of course first it has to be stabilized lest it disintegrate during transit.

The perennial problem with actually doing something about the locomotive is that while some want the historical artefact to be saved, there does not seem to be the political will to spend money to actually do it.

What should have been done, and what should be done going forward is that any time the city names a building, train, or lamppost as historically significant they should start setting aside money then, and every year after, for its continued maintenance.

The Township of South Stormont is in a similar situation with the Raisin Region Heritage Centre in St. Andrews West.

In 1979 the then Cornwall Township named the building as historically significant. Now here we are in 2021 and the building has been left to rot for decades.

The Township of South Stormont, much like the City of Cornwall and Locomotive 17, have spent years trying to figure out a way to save the building, but much like the case in Cornwall, they are left with no good options.

To renovate the Raisin Region Heritage Centre is estimated to cost nearly $900,000, and even if that were done, the building is impossible to access as all of the land around the building was sold to the Catholic school board. The centre does not even have road access.

After meeting dead-ends in trying to save the building, the Township is now looking at demolishing the 110-year-old structure, at an estimated cost of nearly $700,000.

Our history should be honoured and it should be saved, otherwise all we will have left is historical plaques where our heritage once stood and memories.

From now on when anything is given status

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as being historically significant by a municipality, that municipality should immediately create a fund and begin saving money to maintain that artefact.

I have seen the alternative over the past four years. There are consultations, and debates as to whether or not it is worth the money to save our history, and in the meantime, our regional heritage crumbles into dust.

What do you think readers should be done to save our local history?

Email me a Letter to the Editor at nseebruch@seawaynews.media

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S.O.S MPP missing in SDSG Dear Editor, As the latest announcement out of Queen’s Park hit social media and the news this week, I looked for clarity and information for our region. Many other ridings in eastern Ontario have had statements, interviews, and public presence throughout this pandemic from their MPPs. Personalized ones, demonstrating their awareness of local issues and struggles.

We here in Stormont Dundas and South Glengarry have only heard from our MPP, Jim McDonell, twice over the last two months on anything specific to our region: His Christmas/ New years announcements in front of a black curtain, and congratulating the hard-working

volunteers of the Christmas parade. While deserving of the recognition, I wonder…where is Jim? I have not seen him, socially distanced but helping, at any community events for local support this fall. I have not read, heard, or watched a single announcement by him about the impacts of policy coming from Queen’s Park to our region. Every post and update shared on his website and social media are generic statements from Toronto, with no nuance or explanation on local impacts. He has failed to answer emails, letters, or calls from his constituents for years, and during the pandemic, that certainly has not changed. As calls from CCH come about being overwhelmed by the current caseload, where is

the reassurance of support and funding from our MPP? Where is the acknowledgement of the impact the pandemic crisis is having at this point? In his Christmas address, Jim calls it “the final phase of the pandemic”. Now, we are under emergency orders.

I have seen more community engagement from MPPs that went to St Barts over the Christmas holidays than from our MPP, and that is saying something.

Where is the leadership when it comes to influx of funding to support local businesses and projects like we see next door in LeedsGrenville? Where is the Q and A with community members? Where is the reassurance that we will see more contact tracing funding, test-

Seaway News welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words and may be edited fo clarity or length. Please send your letters by email to nseebruch@seawaynews.media or by mail to 501 Campbell Street, Unit 6, Cornwall, ON K6H 6X5. Include name, address and phone number.

ing resources, and vaccines locally?

While helping to care for my sick father, I came to learn that our local PSWs don’t have access to regular COVID tests, and are not required to have them when entering homes to care for patients…the danger this poses to these healthcare workers and the families of our most vulnerable is mind boggling, and yet, I have no one to bring that concern to, because my MPP won’t answer an email or phone call.

Jim, why aren’t you doing your job?

S.O.S Stormont Dundas and South Glengarry have no provincial representation or leadership.

Kelsey Catherine Schmitz, Crysler, Ontario

OPINION

This has turned out to be some kind of ‘hoax’ Claude McIntosh Mac’s Musings

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Back in May, one of the local conspiracy theorists, and proud Trump flag waver, bent my ear over COVID-19.

“It’s a left-wing hoax aimed at taking away our rights,” he said with great confidence. “Trump is right. It’s no worse than the annual flu. It will go away once we get warmer weather.”

In May, Cornwall had a handful of reported cases. COVID-19 seemed to be a big city problem. Many thought the province-wide restrictions were unfair for our region.

How things changed.

Last week the number of reported active cases in Cornwall jumped to 226 – a 155 increase in just 13 days. The death count in one area nursing home is at four. With the predicted surge filling up available beds, Cornwall Community Hospital issued a rare warning that it was on the brink of being over-run and that its resources were stretched to the limit. To say hospital officials are worried would be an understatement.

As for that flu comparison, not even close. On average, the flu kills 3,500 Canadians each year. In the United States, on average, 70,000 succumb to the flu each year. Since COVID-19 crept into our lives about a year ago, it has killed 18,000 Canadians and counting. In the United States, the toll has eclipsed 400,000.

The death toll is running at about 4,200 a day.

In New York City and Los Angeles, refrigerated truck have been used as temporary morgues.

Funeral homes can’t keep up.

Some hoax!

If conspiracy theorists are looking for a hoax, they should stand in front of a mirror. They are the hoax.

Hoaxsters? How about covidiots .

LOOKING BACK - 1933 A three-day manhunt that included a posse of local farmers ended with the arrest on Jan. 12, 1933 of a homeless 25-year-old farmhand accused of assaulting a 12-year-old girl near Monkland while she was making the two-mile trek home from school with her 10-year-old brother.

Police said the man would be in for a “rough handling” if captured by the posse. Fortunately, police found him near Martintown.

Three days after his arrest the farmhand was found guilty by Judge J. C. Milligan. The trial lasted less than two hours. The man, described as someone with a low IQ who spoke little English, had trouble understanding what was going on. He was not represented by a lawyer.

He denied grabbing the girl as she passed him on the road.

The young girl, who was not injured, testified that the “strange looking” man grabbed her while she was walking home and wouldn’t let go. She said that when she screamed the man let her go and ran away. Her 10-year-old brother said he tried to free his sister by hitting the man with his book bag before running to a nearby farm house for help.

In sentencing the man to two years in federal prison and 20 strokes of the lash – 10 strokes a month after arriving at Portsmouth Prison and 10 before finishing his sentence – Judge Milligan called the crime one of the “most despicable” he had dealt with as a judge.

The judge called the man a degenerate who

was a danger to the public. He said a two-year prison sentence was not enough. The 20 lashes, he said, would have a more lasting impression on the man.

An editorial in the Standard-Freeholder praised the judge’s decision to include the 20 lashes.

While acknowledging the lash was cruel punishment, the editor wrote, “The lash, the knotted thongs which will bite into his flesh and leave scars which will remain upon his back until his dying day, provide a lesson which will never be forgotten.”

The man had to be dragged from the court room screaming that he did not harm the girl. *********** Mrs. Adelard Payette was filling in behind the counter of the family convenience store at 33 Arthur St. on Jan. 15 while her husband was at a hockey game.

A few minutes after 8 p.m. three men walked into the store. One asked for a pack of cigarettes. When she turned around to hand him the pack, she found a pistol pointed at her head.

“This is a stick up,” the man announced.

“Give me all the cigarettes and all the money in the cash register.”

Mrs. Payette scooped the contents of the till - $4 in small change – and turned the money over the robber while quickly fled with his two companions never again to be seen.

ALSO IN 1933 Fred Silmser was given the first building permit of the new year. It was for a two-storey frame house at Augustus and Fifth Streets. ... With the spell of mild weather over, the outdoor rink at the Athletic Grounds was opened with 400 skaters on the first afternoon. ... Three of the four dairies – Eastside,

Rivermead and Daisy – serving Cornwall and area residents – announced a one-cent-a-quart reduction in the price of milk. The new price was seven cents. Cornwall Dairy said it was not reducing the price because it would mean farmers would be getting less for their milk. ... Mrs. Isadore Lauzon and her four children were homeless after fire gutted their home at 91 Guy St. ... A 16-year-old boy was charged with wounding after the principal of Iroquois High School was stabbed during an altercation in the school. Dozens of students staged a protest in support of their classmate.

HERE AND THERE The Capitol might have been better protected from the mob on Jan. 6 if the cops guarding it had been replaced by about 100 members of the Hells Angels and Satan’s Choice. ... Of all the buffoons (and there are a lot of them) in the scummy world of television prosperity preaching, ex-convict Jim Bakker is one of the most despicable. His latest fund-raising gimmick is a 64-ounce bottle of something called Silver Solutions that he is hawking for $125 (plus shipping). He claims it will kill COVID-19 within 12 hours of taking. The huckster should be back in the slammer.

TRIVIA ANSWER Rush played opening night at the Aardvark night club on First Street East.

The Canadian group went on to become one of the top bands to come out of Canada. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

TRIVIA This future Canadian prime minister was an officer cadet in the Canadian Officers’ Training Corps when the Second World War ended.

QUOTED “Whatever you do, don’t wake up at 65 years old and think about what you should have done with your life. “- George Clooney

and asked one of the spectator construction workers (in my best French), “CAN I cross the river?” He took it as, “MAY I cross the river?”

“Bien sûr! Pas de problème!” he replied.

Into the river our VW Westfalia went.

Unfortunately it was not a schwimmerwagen, so it conked out in midstream. We had to get towed out. It would take a long story to tell what happened to its contents and its air-

cooled engine.

Be careful what you say!

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Because we wear the latest COVID-19 imposed fashion, i.e. face masks, we have yet another communication barrier, muffled voices and no lip-reading.

I’ve had other communication challenges. In 1950 I was in Toronto’s Queen St. West Tennessee Grill. For the first time ever, I was ordering breakfast. The waitress asked, “And how would you like your eggs?”

“Yooshka” I replied instantly.

The waitress glared down at me and repeated her question, her pencil impatiently stabbing at her note pad. I then realized that ‘yooshka’ was the only word I knew for ‘over easy’, for from 1939 until we moved from Northern Ontario’s village of Coniston, Ukrainian was my only language. Again she asked. The word was not in my limited vocabulary, so I blurted out “Scrambled!” When you want an orange, but you get a lemon, make lemonade!

However, my mother tongue did come in handy. I was in a Toronto street car with my

first-ever girlfriend. Two old gossips were chattering away, passing some unkind comments about my companion’s appearance. As we exited, I looked down on them, saying, “Doh branich panyee!”

Avoiding my glare, they bowed their heads and mumbled, “Boh-jeh, Boh-jeh!” Everyone except Adele was in on everything that had been said.

During my six-year high school stay in Toronto’s St. Michael’s School, the Basilians taught us to read French, understand French and they even taught us how to pass the Ontario departmental grade XIII French exams.

We were told to listen, but never, never speak, as our ability to acquire the sophisticated ‘nasalities’ were completely beyond us.

During an attempted crossing of Oued el Kebir (a river in Tunisia) on April 17th, 1974, I also discovered that I had not learned the subtle difference in French between ‘May I?’ and ‘Can I?’ The bridge over the river was out. A replacement was under construction. We noticed that several vehicles had successfully forded the river. We decided to postpone our crossing until the next morning, after the night’s heavy rain had subsided.

I hesitated before starting to drive across,

Here’s a snippet of another less expensive language faux pas I made. Intending to impress Helke, my new German girlfriend, as I went out the door, I whispered in her ear, “Gute Nackt!”

“No, no!” she replied, “For now it is just ‘Gute Nacht!’”

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Nick Wolochatiuk Dances with Words

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Les vaccins contre la COVID-19 arrivent dans la région du BSEO COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LE BSEO Le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO) est heureux d’annoncer que le premier lot de vaccins contre la COVID-19 est arrivé dans sa région. Conformément aux exigences du gouvernement de l’Ontario visant l’immunisation des populations prioritaires, les vaccins seront administrés aux résidents, au personnel et aux soignants essentiels des établissements de soins de longue durée (SLD) à partir du 13 janvier. Les vaccins seront administrés dans les établissements de SLD par le personnel paramédical d’urgence et les infirmiers de la santé publique du BSEO. « Voici d’excellentes nouvelles pour la région », déclare le Dr Paul Roumeliotis, Médecin hygiéniste. « L’immunisation des résidents, du personnel et des soignants essentiels dans les établissements de soins de longue durée aidera à protéger la population la plus vulnérable qui a été le plus sévèrement touchée par la propagation de la COVID-19. » Le premier lot de vaccins contre la COVID-19 provient de Pfizer; cependant, il est prévu que les vaccins de Moderna arrivent dans la région du BSEO au cours des prochaines semaines.

Déploiement du vaccin anticipé À cause d’un approvisionnement restreint

de vaccins, le gouvernement de l’Ontario donne la priorité du déploiement de vaccins durant la phase 1, aux personnes qui sont à risque élevé d’être exposées à la COVID-19 et d’en développer une maladie grave ou d’en mourir. Les vaccinations seront d’abord administrées aux résidents, au personnel et aux soignants essentiels dans les établissements de soins de longue durée et les maisons de retraite, pour ensuite être données à d’autres groupes au fur et à mesure que les stocks sont reçus dans la région.

La livraison du vaccin devrait s’accélérer au cours des prochains mois. L’augmentation des stocks de vaccins permettra d’immuniser un nombre accru de groupes. Il est prévu que d’ici l’automne (ou peut-être avant), tous ceux qui désirent se faire immuniser auront accès au vaccin.

Le BSEO avisera le public dès que le vaccin sera disponible aux différents groupes de la population.

Il est important de continuer de suivre les mesures de santé publique Le BSEO incite les résidents à continuer de suivre les mesures de santé publique au cours des prochains mois. « Bien que l’arrivée du vaccin dans la région

Mercredi 13 janvier au Manoir Parisien, le BSEO a commencé à distribuer le vaccin COVID-19.

Sur la photo, la clinique de vaccination qui a été installée mercredi. Photo soumise. soit un excellent premier pas pour la protection de la communauté, il faudra quand même quelques mois avant que le vaccin soit disponible pour tous les gens qui le veulent – c’est notre réalité. Entre-temps, on constate une hausse rapide des infections de COVID-19 dans notre région ainsi que partout au pays », poursuit le Dr Roumeliotis. « On se doit de maintenir les mesures de santé publique telles que le port du masque, la distanciation

physique et le nettoyage approprié des mains pour protéger la communauté jusqu’à ce qu’une proportion suffisante de la population ait été immunisée et que la pandémie soit sous contrôle. » Pour en savoir plus sur les dernières nouvelles concernant le vaccin contre la COVID19, veuillez consultez le site Web du Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario à www.BSEO.ca/ coronavirus.

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COORDONNÉES DU MARCHAND

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Cornwall Living… Cornwall is a place where you can succeed, and where your family will thrive.

Cornwall is a great place to live.

Surrounded by Akwesasne and the Counties of SDG, this area is a gem and letting people know you are part of it will enhance your business profile.

As this area grows, so does the business commitment to open small, medium and large operations along with a mixture of industry and health services.

The coordinated infrastructure growth in both the city and townships has seen many new and exciting subdivisions and

retail areas continue to be developed and filled with local families upgrading or new people moving in.

Cornwall’s very popular magazine, Cornwall Living, was first published in May 2008.

Cornwall Living has emerged as the premiere publication in Eastern Ontario – profiling Cornwall and the surrounding region with over 132 pages of stories showcasing life in Cornwall and the area, including health care, music, sports, real

estate as well as small and large business development.

The magazine also has stories on the city’s francophone roots.

The magazine featured over 100 photos taken by over a dozen talented local photographers plus many local stories and profiles.

Cornwall Living is designed and produced by Seaway News, in cooperation with Cornwall Economic Development.

Be part of our April 2021 publication.

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Red Cross deployed to Lancaster long term care facility NICK SEEBRUCH

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LANCASTER, Ontario – During an update to South Stormont Council, Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical officer of Health with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), painted a grim picture of the situation at the Lancaster Long Term Care Residence in Lancaster, South Glengarry which is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak.

The update on this particular long term care facility came in response to a question from Councillor Jennifer MacIsaac.

“Looking at long term care homes, specifically the one in Lancaster, it has really moved up the charts,” said MacIsaac. “They are now second in per cent of positive residents in the province, and tenth in number of residents infected.”

Dr. Roumeliotis said that out of the 47

residents at the facility, 42 had tested positive for COVID-19, as well as 16 staff members. Nine residents have died of COVID-19 since the beginning of the outbreak at the facility.

“We have been in there several times.

Ontario Health has been involved, the LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) has been involved. Some patients have been transferred to palliative care in Ottawa, unfortunately,” he said.

Dr. Roumeliotis said that the Red Cross had been deployed to the facility to offer help as Personal Support Workers.

There have been two deaths at the facility.

Dr. Roumeliotis said that he was having daily meetings with the administration of the long term care home.

“This is tragic, but it is not dissimilar to what we’ve seen to other homes in our area.

All of a sudden, it grabs people. That is why we are so worried about one person getting it and it getting in. It spreads like wildfire,” he said.

At time of writing, there are 13 long-term care facilities in the EOHU region.

On Wednesday, Jan. 13 the first doses of the Pfizer-BionTech COVID-19 vaccine began distribution in the EOHU region with long-term care facility residents and staff being at the top of the list of receipients.

Stay-at-Home order: what does it mean for services and activities Waste collection continues normally, and the landfill remains open, and Staff are responding to complaints and reports – click here to flag an issue.

First responders will continue to respond to 911 calls. Please wear a mask and keep your distance until COVID-19 screening is complete.

Outdoor recreation is permitted. Visit www.

Cornwall.ca/winter for a full list of open outdoor facilities. Remember to keep your distance. Wear a mask if you cannot maintain a two-metre distance while you’re outdoors.

Wash or sanitize your hands often. The Province’s orders do not allow for outdoor team sports.

Other key news from the Province: Everyone should stay at home unless they are going to the grocery store, accessing health services, getting exercise, or going to work.

Outdoor social gatherings are limited to five people.

The stay at home order is expected to remain in place for 28 days (February 11). As more information is released by the Province,

the City of Cornwall will update its procedures accordingly.

The following is a list of affected services from the United Counties of SD&G: The County administration building remains closed to the public. The public is encouraged to utilize available online resources and contact staff via telephone or email.

Provincial Offences Act court matters will continue as scheduled. The public is reminded that a convenient way to pay fines is by visiting the County website at www.sdgcounties.ca All applications for severances and various permits (entrances, moving, setbacks) must be submitted electronically.

All SDG Library branches continue to be open for curbside pick-up of books and print materials, including DVDs, musical instruments, and other ‘Library of Things’ items.

More info: s d g l i b r a r y. c a / limited-branch-access.

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ONTARIO – At 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14 a provincial Stay-at-Home order will go into effect as a part of a new State of Emergency that was declared by Premier Doug Ford.

The province has issued the following information as to what is and what is not permitted under the provincial Stay-at-Home order: Outdoor organized public gatherings and social gatherings are further restricted to a limit of five people with limited exceptions.

This is consistent with the rules during the lockdown during the first wave of COVID-19 in spring 2020 and will allow individuals and families to enjoy time outdoors safely.

Individuals are required to wear a mask or face covering in the indoor areas of businesses or organizations that are open. Wearing a mask or face covering is now recommended outdoors when you can’t physically distance more than two metres.

All non-essential retail stores, including hardware stores, alcohol retailers, and those offering curbside pickup or delivery, must open no earlier than 7 a.m. and close no later

than 8 p.m. The restricted hours of operation do not apply to stores that primarily sell food, pharmacies, gas stations, convenience stores, and restaurants for takeout or delivery.

Non-essential construction is further restricted, including below-grade construction, exempting survey.

The City of Cornwall has issued this list of the following municipal services and facilities that are affected by the Stay-At-Home order: City Hall (drop payments off at the mail slot by the front door), Civic Complex (curbside pickup available where needed), Municipal Works (call 613-932-5354 for assistance), Social and Housing Services (drop forms off at the mail slot by the front door), The Aquatic Centre, Benson Centre, Cornwall Fire Stations, and Paramedic Headquarters and rural bases remain closed to the public.

Essential services continue: Cornwall Transit’s buses are running for essential travel and the office remains open,

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St. Lawrence College looks ahead PROVIDED BY ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE St. Lawrence College (SLC) is moving forward into 2021 with exciting and new initiatives while managing the ever-changing situation with the global pandemic. The College remains committed to putting students first, helping them connect with programs that will lead to a rewarding career.

SLC is on a multi-year journey to advance its value of Belonging and recently established the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) + Belonging Task Force. Between now and April, the Task Force will study the current state of equity/inclusion/diversity and belonging at the College by engaging in various forms of data collection and community engagement.

“The Task Force will provide opportunities for everyone at SLC to share their unique voices, stories, and experiences through a series of ‘listening tours’ and community engagement activities,” according to Glenn Vollebregt, SLC President and CEO. “Our goal is to listen, learn, and take action to improve EDI while continuing to operationalize the College’s value of Belonging.”

The Task Force is comprised of various stakeholders including students, faculty, and staff from the College’s three campuses in Cornwall, Brockville, and Kingston. Also, most

members self-identify as members of designated equity groups including racialized minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQQ2S+, and peoples with disabilities.

Another initiative that has been underway for several years is stand-alone nursing degrees. After sustained advocacy, SLC received formal approval to deliver its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program as a stand-alone program on its three campuses, including Cornwall. This announcement gives SLC the independence to continue to offer outstanding nursing education to serve communities and address the shortages of health care professionals in the region. The program is now accepting applicants for fall 2021.

“From the high calibre of our faculty and first-class learning facilities, technical training equipment, and clinical simulation labs which are run by professional teams of highly skilled staff, our students are getting the best possible nursing education in our communities,” Vollebregt said. “We are thankful for this recognition of the education we offer, and for the support of the Ontario government and other advocacy groups in helping make this possible.”

An initiative SLC is launching that extends well beyond its campuses is its Sustainability

Plan, which complements, supports, and aligns with the College’s strategic plan. The document will guide sustainability efforts across its communities and campuses, helping keep the College’s efforts to increase sustainability aligned and focused.

As members of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the College will utilize their framework and guidelines for its plan.

SLC is currently a bronze rated college with

the goal to be rated gold by 2024. The College also received the inaugural Canadian Green Economy Builder award and the greenhouse gas reduction award.

SLC continues to drive innovation and improvements in education to best equip students to succeed after graduation. For more information about the initiatives outlined above, visit the College’s strategic plan at www.slcinfive.ca or the newly redesigned website at www.stlawrencecollege.ca.

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All businesses considered non-essential SD&G passed a resolution calling on Ontario were restricted to curbside service, delivery, CORNWALL, Ontario – During their meeting Premier Doug Ford and his government to allow and take out service only after a province-wide shutdown went into effect on Dec. 26, 2020 to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Essential businesses that sell groceries or pharmaceuticals are allowed to remain open at 50 per cent capacity. Big box stores are also allowed to remain open, and sell all goods, including non-essential items, but are restricted to 25 per cent capacity.

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“It is frustrating that some small businesses are forced to close their doors, while others can remain open,” said Warden Frank Prevost.

“We are calling on the provincial government to realize that when businesses and customers follow health protocols, we can blunt the spread of COVID-19.”

The resolution will be sent to e Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, SD-SG MPP Jim McDonell, and circulated to all municipalities in Ontario.

Dr. Roumeliotis also requested a copy of the resolution for the purposes of endorsement from the health unit.

Police Blotter HARASSING COMMUNICATIONS Cornwall, ON – Brian Merkley, 39, of Cornwall was arrested on January 15th, 2021 and charged with harassing communications and breach of undertaking for calling 9-1-1 for purposes other than a legitimate emergency. It is alleged January 12th, 2021, the man repeatedly contacted police when there was no emergency or request for assistance. An investigation ensued and on January 15th, 2021, he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on March 30th, 2021.

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Cornwall, ON – A 36-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on January 17th, 2021 and charged with three counts of domestic assault. He was also charged with three counts of breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on three occasions between January 16-17, the man assaulted his girlfriend. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On January 17th, 2021, he was taken into custody, was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

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LIBRA: At work, you’ll be entitled to a significant promotion. Before you agree to anything, however, it’s vital that you talk it over with your partner and the rest of your family to avoid any misunderstandings.

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CAPRICORN: You’ll need to hone your negotiation skills, both in your personal and professional life. You have everything you need to reach a lasting agreement that will impact the rest of your career.

AQUARIUS: You’ll find yourself the focus of everyone’s attention, which will make you very happy. You might also receive a reward or possibly some kind of promotion at work.

PISCES: If your health is the least bit fragile these days, it would be a good idea to take some time to rest. Fortunately, the sleep you get will be incredibly restorative, and you’ll quickly recover your strength.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – St. Lawrence College (SLC) has opened its annual nomination process for honourary diplomas.

“SLC Honorary Diplomas are given to people who have demonstrated incredible community engagement, leadership, innovation, and integrity. Recipients are chosen because they are an inspiration to our students, alumni, and communities. If you know someone deserving of this honour, please nominate them by completing the form found here,” reads a statement from Kathy O’Brien, Senior V ice President, Strateg y, Communications and Advancement at SLC.

Nominations are now open, with a deadline for applications being Jan. 31.

“I believe it is an appropriate time to consider and recognize people who make a positive impact, either through their work, volunteer efforts, or creative pursuits. We have witnessed heroic efforts in our communities, and especially in the last year, whether it is healthcare workers, first responders, and those whose job it is to keep food on our tables, people from all walks of life have risen to the challenges of a monumental global crisis,” O’Brien stated.

In 2019, one of the recipients of an honourary degree from SLC was former Stormont, Dundas and South Glengarry MP Guy Lauzon.

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NORTH DUNDAS, Ontario – A special delivery at Dundas Manor has everyone smiling.

Residents, staff, physicians, and essential caregivers received the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday. In total, 312 doses were given.

The Resident Council Leadership Team dubbed the day ‘Operation Protect’, celebrating the completion of the mission to get everyone vaccinated.

Resident Bill Wagoner was the first resident to get the shot: “It just felt like a little mosquito bite. No problem! One quick needle means a life of protection.”

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Spencer Hayward was the first staff member to get the shot: “I was very excited to get the vaccine today and encourage everyone to get it when able.” Spencer’s Mom Sharon (another PSW at Dundas Manor) was second in line.

Essential caregiver Janie Grimes, who also serves as Family Services Representative at the home, also received her shot: “I am so grateful to see the light at the end of the

pandemic tunnel. It is amazing how the staff at Dundas Manor have kept the flow going through the clinic today. They are such an amazing team.”

Cornwall-SDG paramedics and nurses from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit helped the Dundas Manor staff give the shots.

“This has been an emotional week preparing for the clinic. We are sharing tears of happiness and gratitude to the Eastern Ontario Health Unit for their assistance in bringing the vaccine to our home,” summed up Administrator Susan Poirier. “Thank you to the paramedics, nurses and our entire Dundas Manor family for your commitment and support of one another. We are DUNDASMANORSTRONG ♥♥.”

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Seaway Valley Community Health Centre (SVCHC) is also recruiting a competent and dynamic individual for a Primary Care Assistant. SVCHC offers a competitive salary and HOOPP. The Primary Care Assistant works as part of an inter-disciplinary team to assist in the daily workflow of primary care health services.

Apply by February 5, 2021. All applications to the attention of: Matt Lavallee, Office & Benefit Administrator lavalleem@seawayvalleychc.ca

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We thank all applications for your interest in SVCHC but regret we can only contact those invited for an interview.

The Centre is committed to employment equity. Should you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Matt Lavallee at 613-930-4892 x. 126

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For key responsibilities, qualifications and a copy of the full job descriptions for both positions, please refer to our website at www.seawayvalleychc.ca/employment-opportunities.

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Interviewing can be done over Skype, Zoom, Teams and FaceTime.

The goal of the OTN program is to enhance clinical telemedicine activity and coordination across the region and to increase efficiency of virtual service delivery in order to provide high quality health services for clients as close to home as possible.

Working within an interdisciplinary team, the RPN in the OTN program is required to have strong nursing skills along with significant technical and administrative skills.

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New respiratory therapist at Winchester hospital PROVIDED BY WDMH WINCHESTER, Ontario – During the COVID-19 pandemic, Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) welcomed a new staff member. Heather Houlahan is a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT) and brings new expertise and experience to the team.

“We wanted to ensure we had the best team available to support any COVID-19 patients at WDMH as well as other patients with respiratory concerns,” explains Nathalie Boudreau, Vice President, Clinical Services. “Heather provides crucial, specialized knowledge and is a great addition to WDMH.” Respiratory Therapists specialize in critical care and cardio-pulmonary medicine. They are often involved in crisis situations, supporting patients suffering from acute critical conditions, cardiac and lung disease. They often work closely with anesthetists to provide patient respiratory care. “Having a respiratory therapist, especially

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someone with Heather’s skill and experience allows us to offer much better support to patients with all sorts of breathing issues,” Heather Houlahan, Registered Respiratory notes Dr. Patricia Moussette, Chief of Therapist. Submitted photo.

Anesthesia. “From testing outpatients to treating patients with infections or heart failure, Heather has helped us do more for our community.” Heather has been an RT for 25 years and says she is no stranger to crisis situations: “My father was a pilot who flew Medivac ambulances and he introduced me to his respiratory therapy colleagues. Plus, I have 7 siblings, so I’ve grown up in a lot of chaos!”

Since arriving at WDMH, Heather has secured new equipment, created new policies and procedures, and provided training to staff, particularly related to intubating a patient and using impressed with the team at WDMH.” ventilators.

Plans are underway to further develop “It’s all about the team,” says Heather. “When WDMH’s services for patients with respiratory you are in a crisis situation, everyone has a role, issues such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary and you know your role. I’ve been thoroughly Disease (COPD) and asthma.

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH STORMONT

Take notice that Council hereby gives notice of their intention to repeal By-law No. 3418, being a by-law to designate the Raisin River Heritage Centre of historical value and interest.

This notice is provided pursuant to section 31 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O., c.18.

ANY OBJECTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE February 19, 2021.

Objections can be filed in writing with the Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, Loriann Harbers at PO Box 84, Long Sault, Ontario K0C 1P0 or via email: loriann@southstormont.ca

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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY The Township of South Stormont is the owner of the Raisin River Heritage Centre, located at 17283 County Road 18, Concession 5, North Part Lot 13, Reference Plan 52R-4278, adjacent to the St. Andrews West Catholic School.

Construction of the facility was completed in 1909 and used as a Roman Catholic Convent and boarding school until the departure of the sisters in 1976. The Cornwall Township Historical Society (CTHS) was formed in 1977 and worked with the former Township of Cornwall to save the facility from a planned demolition. This created a partnership between the former Township and the CTHS for the use and maintenance of the facility, subsequently, the land was designated as having “historical value and interest” by way of a municipal by-law in 1978. Over the years this building has been used as a library, storage facility, and CTHS archive museum.

The Township owns approximately five feet (5’) of land around the perimeter of the building that is landlocked from the roadway by the property owned by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO). Access to the landlocked property is by way of a registered easement through the CDSBEO property.

REASON FOR PROPOSED REPEALING AND SUBSEQUENT DEMOLITION The facility has fallen into disrepair and is no longer safe for occupation. Council and staff have continued to investigate options for the future of the facility. Following the completion of a Designated Substance Report and Building Condition Assessment Report, Council moved forward with the recommendation to close the facility to the public in 2017, and subsequently completed the maintenance required to ensure the exterior of the facility did not pose any further health and safety concerns. Since this time the Township has been actively working with stakeholders, members of the public, and professional consultants in order to research all options regarding the future of the RRHC. Unfortunately, a viable solution meeting health and safety, access and purpose has not been found. As a result, the difficult decision to demolish the facility was made at the January 13, 2021 Council meeting.

FURTHER INFORMATION The full report to Council and archived video of the meeting can be found on the Township’s website under Agendas and Minutes or by this link: https://www.southstormont.ca/en/town-hall/council-meetings.aspx Dated this 20th day of January, 2021.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Applications are open for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant, which helps small businesses that are required to close or significantly restrict services under the Provincewide Shutdown effective December 26, 2020.

Starting at $10,000 for all eligible businesses, the grant provides businesses with funding to a maximum of $20,000 to help cover decreased revenue expected as a result of the Provincewide Shutdown.

The business must demonstrate they experienced a revenue decline of at least 20 per cent when comparing monthly revenue in April 2019 and April 2020. This time period was selected because it reflects the impact of the public health measures in spring 2020, and as such provides a representation of the possible impact of these latest measures on small businesses.

Businesses will be able to use the support in whatever way makes the most sense for them. For example, some businesses could use the support to pay employee wages, while others may need support maintaining their inventory.

Eligibility To receive the grant, a small business must: • be required to close or restrict services subject to the Provincewide Shutdown effective 12:01 a.m. on December 26 • have fewer than 100 employees at the enterprise level • have experienced a minimum of 20 per cent revenue decline comparing April 2020 to April 2019 revenues. New businesses established since April 2019 are also eligible provided they meet the other eligibility criteria Businesses that are not eligible include those that were already required to close prior to the introduction of modified Stage 2 measures on October 10, 2020, and essential business permitted to operate with capacity restrictions (e.g., discount and big box stores selling groceries, supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, and beer, wine and liquor stores).

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2019 are also eligible provided they meet the other eligibility criteria. Small businesses not in operation in April 2019 or April 2020 will be able to select alternative months for comparing revenue decline through the application portal.

How to Apply Businesses must register with Province’s online grant portal in order to apply to the grant. Businesses will have to have a business number in order to be eligible. If a business does not have a business number, they will be directed to apply for a business number before they can proceed with their application. You can start the process via this link: https://www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/ msrf/#/ Businesses will also need to have information about the revenue decline and number of employees available and would have to attest to the information provided in their application.

Once the application is successfully submitted an eligible business can expect to receive payment within approximately 10 business days. Applications with incomplete or incorrect information, or that require additional review, will experience a delay and will not receive payment within 10 business days.

Other Support Programs In addition to the Ontario Small Business Support Grant, businesses can use the grant portal to apply online for funding from the following initiatives: Main Street Relief Grant for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) providing up to $1,000 for PPE costs to eligible small businesses across Ontario with 2 to 9 employees.

Property Tax and Energy Cost Rebate Grants This provincial application-based grant provides a rebate to eligible businesses in respect of property taxes and energy bills.

Related Links Businesses: Get help with COVID-19 costs Ontario Enacts Further Restrictions on Business and Community Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis

Shake-up in South Glengarry administration NICK SEEBRUCH

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SOUTH GLENGARRY, Ontario – Township of South Glengarry CAO Tim Mills made a presentation to Council at their meeting on Monday, Jan. 18 detailing his vision for a re-structuring of the municipal administration.

In his presentation, Mills detailed the cutting of three administrative and adding four new positions: Deputy Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Technician, and Deputy Treasurer. The positions that will be cut are Communications Officer, General Manager of Infrastructure, and the Economic Development officer. The responsibilities of the Economic Development Officer will be split between two new positions, the Deputy Clerk, and the GIS Technician.

The responsibilities of the General Manager of Infrastructure’s responsibilities will be folded into the Director of Water/ Waste Water and the Acting Director of Roads and Waste management, both of whom will not report directly to Mills. The current General Manager of Infrastructure Ewen MacDonald will be retiring later this year.

The Communications Officer’s responsibilities will be taken over by the Deputy Clerk.

Additionally, there will be a restructuring in titles and responsibilities of existing positions.

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CAO Tim Mills presents to South Glengarry Council on Monday, January 18, 2021. will now become the General Manager of Building, By-Law and Economic Development.

The General Manager of Corporate Services will become the General Manager of Finance and Treasurer, and the Clerk will become the Director of Corporate Services and Clerk.

Mills, who became CAO in late 2019 explained to Council that the COVID-19 pandemic had highlighted the need for restructuring, particularly in areas such as Accounts Receivable, which saw increased overtime in recent months.

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such as the Roads Survey, Arena Survey, and the renovations of municipal offices as opportunities that encouraged immediate corporate restructuring.

“As leaders in the organization as CAO, and senior staff, and I certainly include Council in on this, it is important for us to embrace constraints. We don’t know what’s ahead,” said Mills. “Certainly we know that there’s been a lot (of money) infused by the province and federal government, but we know that’s not going to continue. Now we have the opportunity with a restructuring and a re-organization to to

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lorraine Lalande in Cornwall on Tuesday January 12, 2021 with her loving husband and faithful son Martin by her side. Beloved wife of Gabriel Lalande. Loving mother of Guy (Claire), Charles (Deborah), Martin (Denyse), Patrice (Maris) and Jasmin (Kathleen). Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchild. Predeceased by her parents Charles-Auguste and Alma (née Gratton) Barrette and 3 siblings Lucien, Rolland and Charlotte Barrette. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions there will be no visitation or service. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at a later date. Donations in memory can be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home, Boulerice Centre, 218 Montreal Road Cornwall.

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Mr. Ronald George Lavery at the Glengarry Memorial Hospital on Thursday January 14, 2021 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of Beverley Lavery (née Companion). Loving father of Diane Parthenais (Steve), Dale Lavery, and Gordon Lavery (Stacey). Sadly missed by his grandsons James and Kyle and by 6 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Doris Connell (Bill), Patsy Slate (Don), and Bruce Lavery (Beverley). Predeceased by his siblings Russell, Garnet (Marilyn), Kennie (Marion), and Jerry Lavery, and by his parents Kenneth and Evelyn (née Boulton) Lavery. Ronald is remembered for his time volunteering at Community Living. Cremation has taken place. Interment to take place at a later date in Brockville, ON. Donations in memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall. Online condolences may be made at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca

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At the Cornwall Community Hospital on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was 91. Loving husband of the late Shirley (Stewart) and the late Janet (Chafee). Cherished father of Douglas Snetsinger (Estelle), Russell Snetsinger (Sylvie) and Heather Copithorne (late Larry) and stepfather of, Diane Delage (Bruce). Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Patrick, Victoria, Ryan, Tracy, Paul, Marc, John, Jasmine and Tamara, his great-grandchildren, Christopher, Jenna, Cassie, Brandon, Micheala, David,Cassandra, Liam and Valérie, and his great-greatgrandchildren, Anashe and Kyro. Arthur is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Russell and Myrtle (Dickey) Snetsinger, his brother, John Snetsinger (Shirley), his sisters, Anne (late Stuart) and Sylvia (late Ralph), stepson, Larry Bouchard and stepdaughter, Janice Bouchard. Cremation services entrusted to the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Charity of Choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be left at www.mjohnsullivanfuneralhome.com 292631

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At The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the age of 82 years. Loving sister of Soeur Constance Drouin S.S.C.J., and Richard Drouin (Karen). Will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and her godchildren.

Predeceased by her parents Jean-Baptiste “John” Drouin and Alma (née Desormeaux) Drouin, by brothers Maurice (the late Aliette), Ubald (the late Lucille), Claude (the late Loretta) and Jacques (the late Millie) and by her sisters Léanne Champagne (Pierre), Thérèse Seguin (the late René) and Colette Lascelle (the late Maurice). Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Arrangements under the care and direction of Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch, 20 Seventh Street West (613-932-8482).

In Memoriam Donations to a charity of choice appreciated.

Messages of condolences may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca

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embrace those constraints and move forward.

Actually when you embrace those constraints and look at those constraints we are faced with, we tend to get more creative with things.”

Council applauded Mills for his work. “I do really appreciate what you’ve done here. I appreciate you did it in house, not just because of the cost savings, but because it shows a strong confidence that takes accountability for the decisions being made,” said Councillor Stephanie Jaworski. Council approved of Mills’ plan unanimously and directed him to begin implementing it immediately.

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Reader says: to Doug Ford, the OPP, Bernadette Clement and Dr. Paul: By provincial decree, Cornwall is now in the STAY AT HOME stage. Now is the time for each of you to put your heads together and agree to assign security officers at the Quebec-Ontario border. There are too many people entering Ontario from Quebec and other places. Just look in the parking lots and driveways in residential areas, you will see many Quebec and New York plates. The decree is useless if you cannot control traffic entering and leaving Cornwall and Ontario. People do not listen.

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Johanne Cornwall Kinettes announce that the Princess Ball is being rescheduled to January 2022. The Salons at the Civic Complex will be magically transformed into a majestic and fun Ballroom, perfect to receive all of the beautiful Princesses and Princes. In the meantime, please stay tuned for other updates from the Kinettes and possible visits from some of our fairy friends! The Cornwall Kinettes will be contacting everyone who purchased tickets to the virtual Princess Ball. We are looking forward to being together again.

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Reader says: How can council even consider giving away Locomotive 17 to Smiths Falls Railway Museum, along with our $100,000 PHARMACY PHARMACIE that was saved for repairs, to help them move it. This is one of the last treasures that we have left. This engine should be moved to Cornwall’s Museum. It would be a great addition to the park and help attract tourists.

Come on Cornwall this must be stopped. Now that the leaves are gone it is easy to spot at Ninth & Brookdale.

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Reader says: that they received an unsolicited copy of the Epoch Times in their mail from Canada Post last week. They found OPEN ‘TIL 9PM the content to be hyper-partisan. The reader Pitt & 13th St., Cornwall 613-938-6772 feels that in light of the recent violence in the American capitol, that we can do better than Congratulations to Cornwall native Christine this.

Bergeron who has been named the new permanent President and CEO of Vancity, a January 28th is #BellLetsTalk Day. CMHA Have a community comment you would like Champlain East / ACSM Champlain Est is Upon finding a clearly plagiarized paper, I called financial co-operative based in Vancouver, BC. She has been interim President and CEO to share? Email nseebruch@seawaynews. hosting a local event. Everyone who registers the student into my office. Pointing to my computer screen, I said, “I found your entire paper media for it to appear in Scuttlebutt. since July 2020. through Eventbrite will be entered for a online. Do you have anything you want to say chance to win $50 Visa Gift Card. about that?” Her angry response: “Well, I paid my sister to write it, but I didn’t think she’d John Nazar, former CCVS grad and Cornwall Royal, shares this Facebook post: I see there is a new pizza shop on Montreal plagiarize!”

As a young boy I wanted to wear a Cornwall Royals uniform. Dream came true.

Rd. I haven’t had a chance to try it yet, but In 1972 Orval walked into the dressing room and said” starting line-up: Lupencould we have a new contender for best ette, Nazar, Wensink, Murray and Smith. You’re starting”. I asked my friend and “Cornwall pizza?” team mate Richard Brodeur if he would capture that dream of mine on canvas.

He said he would. Thank you Richard Brodeur #1 With the NFL playoffs in full-swing, it looks like there are some interesting possible match-ups for the Super Bowl this year. What I don’t want to see is Brady get in there again (snore) even if it is with another team.

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 297 in Cornwall is holding a Chicken Fundraiser on Jan. 30 will all proceeds going to a new boiler system in their building. Order online at https://www.legion-cornwall.com/ online-store Maison Baldwin House is now offering counsellor services via text message 24/7 Text Line: 613-291-9788. They also have a 24/7 Crisis Line that is always available at 613-938-2958 or Toll Free 1-800-267-1744.

Seen on Facebook: I was covid tested this morning at the Cornwall Centre, for like the 15th time, as I am my 95 year old mom’s caregiver in her retirement home. The lady Robert Wolak met Zdeno Chara of the that tested me this morning told me she feels Boston Bruins in Toronto during the World bad working at the moment as she has two Hockey Tournament a couple of years ago. young children doing on-line schooling and Do you have a photo with a famous she can’t be home to help them. I just want athlete you’d like to share? to tell this lady that she’s appreciated and Email it to valued more than she knows by everyone that nseebruch@seawaynews.media gets tested. The covid centre work steady, for a chance to win a testing one after the other, and not knowing if $25 gift certificate to Boston Pizza. a person has covid. So to her, everyone at the LAST WEEK’S WINNER WAS centre, and to all front line workers, rememJOHN SULLIVAN ber... YOU ARE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!

Queen’s Park Update – January 15, 2021 3 MINUTES WITH THE MPP

JIM MCDONELL MPP STORMONT-DUNDAS-SOUTH GLENGARRY

The latest modelling data shows that Ontario is in a crisis, revealing that our hospital ICUs will be overwhelmed in a few short weeks if current trends remain unchanged. Escalating case counts have led to increased hospitalization rates and intensive care unit (ICU) occupancy, resulting in the cancellations of scheduled surgeries and procedures. Notably, data shows that mobility and contacts between people have not decreased with the current restrictions. A new variant of COVID-19 emerged in November, and if community transmission of this variant occurs, Ontario could experience even higher case counts, ICU occupancy and mortality. To this end, we are taking urgent and decisive action.

Effective this past Thursday, the Government issued a stay-at-home order requiring everyone to remain at home, except under specific permitted purposes or activities. These include going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health-care services,

exercising, and work, if it cannot be done remotely. This order and other new and existing public health restrictions limit people’s mobility and reduce the number of daily contacts with those outside your immediate household. For full details of these new restrictions, visitwww.Ontario. ca/COVID-19.

On a positive note, our region was greeted with great news this week as our frontline staff, and long-term care residents started to receive vaccinations. Retired General Rick Hillier has committed that all staff and residents in our long-term care homes and high-risk retirement homes will receive their first dose by February 15 if we can obtain the necessary supplies from the Federal Government. While supplies are tight, they are expected to increase as the year progresses, and more vaccines become approved by Health Canada.

Province-wide, we expect to have administered more than 160,000 estimated doses by this weekend.

During this unprecedented time, small businesses have been hit especially hard, and our Government provides several supports to supplement current federal programs. First, our Ontario Small Business Support Grant provides up to $20,000 to help small businesses that must close or significantly restrict services due to the recent province-wide shutdown. The

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Property Tax and Energy Bill Grant will cover municipal and educational property taxes and energy costs, including electricity and heating fuel, during the entire length of time that the public health restrictions are in place. Third, the Main Street Relief Grant will provide a one-time grant of up to $1,000 for eligible businesses with two to nine employees. For details and to apply, go to www.ontario.ca/page/ businesses-get-help-covid-19-costs.

As part of the new emergency measures, the Federal Government has acquired more rapid testing devices. Ontario will be receiving 12 million Panbio Rapid Testing units, enabling us to ramp up rapid testing

capabilities to 300,000 rapid tests per week. This will support schools, long term care homes, and essential employment sectors. Along with the vaccine, these units will be a huge help in protecting our most vulnerable and helping to stop the spread.

As always, remember to stay home, stay safe and save lives. Your health and that of your loved ones may depend on it.

Regards, Jim McDonell MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry

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a balance between indigenous ecosystems and the importance of agricultural and other land uses in the region.

The updated draft NHS maps are available for viewing on SNC’s website at www.nation. on.ca/nhs, as well as frequently asked questions, an interactive story map, and a link to download a free smartphone application where residents can report sightings of moose, fishers and other wildlife to help SNC identify local corridors and natural linkages.

SNC will also be live streaming public presentations on the new draft NHS maps via their YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/ SouthNationCA) on the following dates: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 7:00 pm (SDG)

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 7:00 pm (UCPR) Area residents and stakeholders are invited to tune-in to learn more about the NHS maps and may pose questions via YouTube’s live chat feature. Those who wish to provide additional feedback may also complete an online feedback form or request a virtual meeting with SNC in February. Feedback received will assist in updating Official Plan policies for both Counties.

“We look forward to working with the Counties, our partners, and hearing from area residents on ways to best conserve these natural features and areas for future generations,” says Alison McDonald, SNC’s Approvals Lead.

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FINCH, Ontario - The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), as well as the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SDG) have partnered with South Nation Conservation (SNC) to complete a Natural Heritage Systems (NHS) study in Eastern Ontario.

An NHS is a network of interconnected natural features such as forests, rivers, wetlands, and agricultural lands. These systems are made up of core natural areas and natural linkages that support wildlife movement and natural processes necessary to maintain biological diversity, natural functions, and ecosystems.

Strong natural heritage systems protection is necessary to maintain and enhance longterm quality of life, environmental health, and economic prosperity in the region.

As a provincial requirement, both Counties identify NHS policies in their Official Plans to protect the ecological integrity of these areas.

Through a unique par tnership, the Conservation Authority is completing an updated study on behalf of both Counties to ensure these policies remain appropriate, effective, and implementable.

SNC has also been working with the Raisin Region Conservation Authority and 14 municipalities in both Counties, along with indigenous partners and other special interest groups to best redefine the NHS while finding