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Mayor Nancy Peckford has declared a State of Emergency for the Municipality of North Grenville in support of provincial efforts. This decision is unanimously supported by Municipal Council and the Emergency Control Group.

The declaration of a municipal emergency is part of North Grenville’s ongoing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. It will ensure that North Grenville’s municipal government can continue to respond quickly to the pandemic and any other events that arise from it in the weeks ahead.

“By declaring an emergency, we are imploring citizens in North Grenville to take responsibility for

their everyday actions by staying at home and practicing social distancing at every opportunity to help us stop the spread of COVID-19,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford.

“COVID-19 knows no boundaries,“ emphasized Peckford. “Given North Grenville’s proximity to the National Capital Region and multiple points of entry from the US border, it is critical that we act as prudently as possible,” highlighted Mayor Nancy Peckford. “The risk is real.”

“The time is now to ensure everyone is doing their part to support our emergency services and our brave healthcare workers

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from across the region. The entire Municipality and all of our combined resources must be focused on flattening the curve. We must fight COVID-19 together,” Peckford added.

Declaring an emergency is not an indication that the crisis has escalated in our community. It means that, as a Municipality, our priority is to be proactive and prepared.

The formal Declaration also provides the Municipality of Grenville with additional powers and tools to protect the health and safety of local residents. It streamlines the decisionmaking process through the Municipality’s Emergency Control Group so they can act as quickly as possible when they need to.

This declaration aligns with the Government of Ontario’s Declaration of Emergency made March 17, 2020, and with declarations being made by other municipalities across the province.

While core municipal operations are continuing, the Municipality of North Grenville has taken many steps to protect the health and safety of the community during this unprecedented time.

For more details visit: www.northgrenville.ca/ coronavirus.

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by Janet Smith During this coronavirus pandemic, we have started a provincial group of volunteer home sewers and volunteers that are manufacturing cover masks and scrub caps for our frontline healthcare workers, vulnerable or at risk clients, frontline service providers, etc... The group also is nationwide.

We are hoping to spread the word to as many people in the sewing community as possible.

We are constantly setting up the supply chains, drop off locations, and couriers. For those who aren't 'sewing inclined', we have been accepting donations of fabric (over 50% cotton), 1/4 "elastic, pipe cleaners, bias tape, or twill tape.

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that she had to send her home to Italy before the school year was out. She says the decision to repatriate students was made by the program that organizes the homestays, and host families did not have a say. “The situation is they have to go back,” she said last week. “Whether it is a good

by Hilary Thomson Most of North Grenville’s international students made their way home prematurely last week due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Suzanne Barrow was hosting 16-yearold Bianca Breschi for the school year and was devasted

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idea or not is not a decision I could make.”

Suzanne says that even though she was sad to say goodbye to Bianca, this is still a good news story. Bianca has truly enjoyed her time here in North Grenville, particularly skating at the North Grenville Municipal Centre and hanging out at the local Tim Hortons. “We have become very close,” she said. “It is extremely emotional to have to say goodbye prematurely and under extenuating circumstances.”

Bianca was on a bus with seven international students who were taken on Tuesday last week to the Montreal airport to catch their flights home. Suzanne was hoping to be able to supply them with TimBits for their journey so they could take a little piece of Canada with them. “I hope they get home safely,” she said

Suzanne has been a host for many international students and has welcomed teens from all over Europe into her home. She says she really sees the benefit of the program and hopes that it will continue once COVID-19 is under control. “It’s a great opportunity for children to be part of the UCDSB and North Grenville,” she says.

Health Unit is aware of an Use online reporting for increase in overdoses in non-emergency calls The North Grenville Police Services Board would like Brockville munity including: Frequent hand washing for at least 20 seconds Limit the number of people with whom you use Maintain physical distancing of 2 metres Clean and disinfect all surfaces where substances are being prepared Avoid sharing and/or reusing of equipment Harm reduction services will continue to be offered throughout Leeds, Grenville and Lanark during the COVID – 19 response. Please visit the Health Unit website for more information. www. healthunit.org.

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is aware of an increase in overdoses in Brockville in recent weeks. This recent increase appears to be related to use of illicit Fentanyl that may also contain benzodiazepines and/or its derivatives.

Naloxone is only effective on opioids and therefore may not completely reverse an overdose related to this specific substance combination.

The stress, uncertainty and anxiety associated with the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to increased substance use amongst vulnerable populations. The Health Unit encourages people who use substances to continue to engage with harm reduction services for single use equipment, naloxone and further access to services and referrals.

In an effort to reduce the number of overdoses in our community, the Health Unit encourages the following safer use practices: Carry a naloxone kit Importance of calling 911 in the event of an overdose Avoid mixing substances Use a small test dose first Do not use alone People who use substances are encouraged not to use alone but need to take the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the com-

to direct residents and businesses on the steps being taken by the OPP to limit the risk of transmission of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

The OPP has created a dedicated webpage to provide updates to address COVID-19, the state of which is being monitored and assessed daily. Non-emergency services will be adjusted accordingly to ensure safe communities and a secure Ontario.

Commencing immediately, residents and business owners should, where possible, use the OPP online reporting tool, and the OPP non-emergency number (1-888-310-1122) for nonemergent calls for service.

In an emergency, however, do not hesitate to call 9-1-1.

"OPP members continue to respond to all urgent and nonurgent calls for service," said Don Sherritt, Chair of the North Grenville Police Services Board.

Mr. Sherritt emphasized that It is crucial at this time that the OPP continue to maintain their capacity to respond to COVID-19 developments in addition to its day to day operations.

"Residents can do their part to ensure the health of OPP personnel by not attending any police facilities unless they have a scheduled appointment, or have called ahead to enquire about services," he added.

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by David Shanahan Well, how is everyone doing these days? I must say, living through a period of history is an interesting experience. In this past week, we’ve had notice of the first person to have a confirmed case of covid-19.

Somewhere in the Lanark, Leeds & Grenville region, a woman in her 70's returned from a prolonged stay in New York and was found to have the virus. She is in isolation, and those she was in contact with since her return are being traced and tested too.

Canadians in general seem to be taking the warnings of the federal government a bit more seriously than they first did, and the actions of both federal and provincial governments seem to be making a difference to the situation, especially when we compare the state of affairs in Canada to those in other countries.

There is always a two-day gap between this newspaper going to the printers and when it is delivered to your mailbox, so things will have changed since this was written. It is

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I wish to commend the manager and staff at B&H grocery in Kemptville. I am self isolating and they were recommended to me by my neighbours in Equinelle.

I called them and they graciously did my shopping for me and boxed it up. They even called back to offer suggestions on out of stock items. I paid by credit card and a neighbour picked them up for me.

I offer my sincere appreciation for the service by B&H and highly recommend them to housebound individuals.

A number of other grocery delivery services are overwhelmed and B&H have gone above and beyond for the community.

inevitable that more cases will be confirmed and, sadly, more deaths will have occurred between today, Sunday, and the day of delivery. But, with around 5,500 confirmed cases across the country, and a death toll of 60, Canada is actually faring far better than countries with a lower population. For example, in my homeland of Ireland, with a population of just five million, there have been around 2,500 confirmed cases and 36 deaths. All of this pales, of course, in comparison with the United States, Italy and Spain.

So, well done to all who are taking responsibility in these days for keeping their family, friends and neighbours as safe as possible. And many, many thanks to all those who continue to work on a front line that has expanded from medics and nurses, to include truck drivers, retail and restaurant workers, those who keep us supplied with food, take-outs and coffee. There is no joke in staying at your post to keep people with some semblance of normality, somewhere to go to keep some of the daily routines intact.

People have wondered about keeping the LCBO open, or for allowing coffee shops to continue operating.

But there are some who would be deeply affected by cutting off alcohol, and not just the addicted. There is a psychological need for us to get outside now and then, and a walk to the store or restaurant meets a real need.

Here at the Times, we realised that delivery day this month was on April 1, and we wondered about lightening the mood a bit by printing some April Fool’s joke, as we did in 2015. We announced that the Municipality of North Grenville has decided to open a restaurant in the Municipal Centre as an alternate source of revenue in the wake of public opposition to the recent 6% tax increase. Although many other options had been considered, it was finally decided to open a rib-centred facility, to be called “The 6% Solution”.

But it seemed inappropriate to repeat that kind of joke this year, under the circumstances.

There is already enough rumour and incipient paranoia being displayed on Facebook

and other sites.

It is hard to realise that it is only a couple of weeks since I wondered in these pages whether or not we might be over-reacting to the situation by imposing restrictions on peoples movements and freedoms. I hold my hand up now and admit that I was rather naive at the time. It is staggering how quickly things have happened since then.

There are, of course, problems with what the governments, federally and provincially, have done in that regard.

But personal freedoms may be limited if we understand the need, and the temporary nature of those limits.

It is more important that people are protected than that I can go to the movies, or go for a pint with friends. This, too, will pass.

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Regards Kathy Vanderwel Dear Editor, Just a little observation, kind of about the human response I guess... We happen to be in an area that was really hard hit during the ice storm of 1998. At first, the landscape of broken trees everywhere was so sad and horrifying, but somehow we became accustomed to it. And for years our landscape included of lots of broken trees.

We were so used to it that even a few years after the ice storm, if we drove someplace where the storm hadn't hit as hard, it was remarkable to see a 'normal' landscape of trees that were all still standing. It looked weird. Now just tuck

that thought into your pocket for a sec...

I'm a pretty huggy sort of a person. And I think, generally speaking, we're a pretty huggy society. Well, it's pretty normal to hug friends and family and kiss them on the cheek when coming and going, or just to say I Love You. To hold hands. To enter a venue or cross the street en masse with a bunch of strangers.

To shake hands with folks.

To high five. I often watch cheery videos on youtube, and in these days of fear and uncertainly I think I need a daily dose of that maybe more than ever. The weird thing is I watch these happy videos from pre-pandemic days, and I find myself cringing every

time someone hugs or crosses the street en masse or shakes hands, etc.

Remember the part about the broken trees becoming the new normal? And how an unscathed landscape was remarkable? So my little observation is about how this pandemic situation is already influencing our psyche. And that's a good thing, actually.

It means we're aware of what we need to do to keep ourselves and everyone around us safe. Take care, my dears.

Thank you to all the folks who are continuing to work outside of the home just to keep us all going. From health care to garbage pick-up, from groceries to pharmacies, and yes, beer and wine stores, and so much more. Thanks for being there. Everyone else, stay home, please. If you're going to the store, ONE person go.

Don't all go. We'll get through this, and the standing trees and hugging friends will be normal once again. But only if we follow the rules.

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Those of us old enough to remember walking the streets in crowds demanding social change and respect for human rights, will be familiar with an old Christian hymn that Pete Seeger refreshed and brought to everyone’s attention. Its words are as relevant to us today as they ever were before: We shall overcome We shall overcome We shall overcome some day Oh, deep in my heart I do believe We shall overcome some day.

Amen.

Dear Editor, What am I doing during the covid-19 crisis? As a teacher, counsellor and author, I am happy as can be passing along various ways of calming the nervous system via a blog at www.cwilliams. ca/blog/. It’s written with teenagers in mind, but can be used by anyone with a nervous system; frazzled, depleted or otherwise.

All the best, Carol Williams Dear Editor, During my weekly quiet perusal of the "Times", I came across: In My Opinion, Blaine Geddes PhD. (Mech. Eng.), on the subject of Canada's Energy Policy Disaster. The opinion was lengthy, but initially compelling. I looked forward to a sound explication of a current issue in Canada that truly does need a greater understanding by all of us. At first, his research appeared thorough and initially well posited. He addressed the

recent cancellation of the Frontier Oil Sands Project, stating that: "it should be a serious wake up call to all Canadians". Yes, I felt drawn toward this opinion.

I abruptly paused when the written words became vitriolic. Dr. Geddes accused our Federal Government of "shafting western resource companies…". Being a forty-year veteran of Vancouver, I hoped, initially that it was just a normal western frustration of feeling marginalized by eastern politicians; however, it was not. The author continued with even more pejorative remarks that slowly turned into insulting and derogative words.

I felt that I was reading a 'pontification' rather than an opinion.

Throughout the first approximately 300 words, Dr. Geddes provided several supporting documents, quoting URL addresses. Paralleling his vilification of Canadian governance or, he provides us with some of 'a long list of banana republics' – comparing them to Canada. We then got a modified review of the Paris Accord's 'Pledges for Action'.

The Opinion came to its apex, i.e. the actual reason for the author writing this arrogant sounding excoriation against our Federal Government's Energy Policy. The "Opinion" of Dr. Geddes is not an enlightened opinion, nor an informed one. The 'Opinion' is also not about Energy Policy. More accurately, the whole piece is a rant. It begins with the author stating: "the motivation by the government is a concern over carbon emissions…".

As a Mechanical Engineer, Dr. Geddes has decided to inform us that, 'in his opinion' the government Letters continued on page 4

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by Councillor John Barclay This article was going to be about roundabouts, including the new roundabouts planned for Hwy 43. How to properly navigate a roundabout seems to be a perennial problem and a serious safety concern for both pedestrians and cyclists. Weeks ago, I'd volunteered to use this free article space (thanks NG Times) to write about, amongst other things, how the designs for

Leeds and Grenville County roundabouts have matured to address active transportation facilities. How these plans might include additional signage, safety islands, offset crosswalks, and/or PXO style crossings.

Writing about roundabouts was my plan. Then everything changed - except the title of this article, ironically.

The 1998 Ice Storm was a defining moment for this community. I know the experience helped shape and create North Grenville's identity as a generous and caring community. Now we're again faced with an emergency; a very aggressive and deadly global pandemic. I thought to ask a number of people who had survived the Ice Storm what the similarities were, if any. "What are some of

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and apparently doing so by an ignorant malcontent attention-seeking hypocritical dropout school girl who instantly becomes a media darling embraced as a champion of science."

The opinion piece continues throughout another 200 plus words, mocking those who are concerned about climate change. Yes, he has the right to his opinion; however, he names Greta Thunberg, insults her and demeans her. The obdurate bigotry, chauvinism and unfairness of Dr. Blaine Geddes, throughout the whole 'Opinion" piece left me stunned and compelled me to reply.

Graeme Waymark, Kemptville

more resilient and innovative.

I see the same thing happening now."

In North Grenville we understand the need for community. We remember how to care for one another. As Mayor Peckford wrote recently, "These are trying and challenging times, which demand the best of us. We have a long history of enduring crises together and coming out stronger. This one will be no different".

Here we go again.

Thanks to COVID, you can no longer drop by to one of my "Talk To Me Tuesday" meet and greet sessions. You can, however, contact me by phone (613-322-8132) and by email (jbarclay@northgrenville.on.ca).

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by Paul Rochon Today, Terri-Lyn is an energetic person who lives and works in North Grenville. However, in early 2017 she was diagnosed with degenerative bone disease and severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. A year later, in January, her world suddenly came to a halt. In her early forties, she never expected her spine to collapse. A number of her vertebrates in her spinal column crumbled, causing her excruciating pain, but also could no longer support the weight of her body. She could not hold herself in an upright position and described herself as a hunchback. In addition, she experienced pinched nerves that affected the mobility of her legs.

It took Terri-Lyn two months to find a Neurosurgeon willing to take her file. She waited until the end of May before she was operated on. The surgery took place at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus and lasted twelve hours.

During the surgery she required three units of blood.

Terry-Lyn spent one month before being released from the hospital.

Without the surgery and the required blood, she would be paralysed today. She is grateful there was blood for her when it was required, as well as for the care that she received from the surgeons and the caregivers. She counts herself lucky that she can lead a normal life. Today, Terri-Lyn is active, but carries an array of reconstructed vertebras, rods, and screws in her back.

As a result of the coronavirus in Canada, a number of Blood Donor Events have been cancelled, but the need is always present. There is a Blood Donor Event on Monday, April 6 at the W.B. George Building, 48 Shearer St. in the Kemptville Campus from 1:30-4:00 pm and from 5:30-8:00 pm.

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(with) "scant evidence of impending calamity…", is telling us that we are to panic (see below*). In fact, Dr. Geddes opinion on Energy Policy transforms in a sentence to a denial of climate change. To his credit, the author again provides several back up URLs supporting his climate-denier opinion; however, he ignores all supportive opinions now accepted world-wide, through the Paris Accord, the UN, medical Science and Physics. For example, in Canada we have the late, renowned Physicist Dr. Patrick Walden (1944-2017) who predicted the causative issues, the potential consequences and the timing of significant climate changes long before most of us were even casually aware.

So, why am I replying to the opinion of Dr. Geddes? Let us examine how he concludes his rant. We shall see how the "opinion" of Dr. Geddes careens off into the mesosphere of bumptiousness! He stated in commencing his attack on climate change activists: "we are told to panic*

things that makes the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic crisis the same as the catastrophic 1998 Ice Storm over 20 years ago?" Here are some of the responses (unattributed); you may see yourself reflected is some of these comments: ".. a catastrophic event like this brings out the best (and the worst) in people Some folks step up to make sure that the needs of others in the community are met, while others become very self-absorbed and worry/ gripe primarily about their own needs."

"Then, it was about reaching out to others, now it is about keeping people apart.

Yet the core moments like this remain about looking out for one another. In that way it feels the same."

"The Ice Storm was confined to an area. We knew that power would be restored.

It will take a long time to recover, economically, socially, mentally, and physically (health wise) from the Coronavirus. We don’t know what is ahead."

In the past 20 years or so, many new residents have settled here. They did not endure the same experience as long time residents during the Ice Storm; but I contend our identity as a generous and caring community has only been strengthened by recent residents who recognize and affirm what North Grenville's "small town feel" really means.

"I'm continually amazed by the number people offering to help others, even though there's no previous personal connections" ".. we were all in it together and the support of, and caring for, each other was a lasting impression of the experience. We created some wonderful memories, became

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STATE OF EMERGENCY A State of Emergency was declared in North Grenville on March 25, 2020 Municipal Updates (as of March 27, 2020):

On March 25, 2020, Mayor Nancy Peckford declared a State of Emergency with the unanimous support of Council and the Municipality’s Emergency Control Group.

The Municipal Offices are closed to the public but remain operational to provide essential services and assistance to residents by appointment only.

Call the office at 613-258-9569 or email: general@northgrenville.on.ca.

This is so our Municipality can be prudent, proactive and fully prepared for COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

► Core Municipal operations including fire, water and wastewater services, waste management, building inspections, bylaw services and road and facilities maintenance will continue; ► Playgrounds, sport facilities and sports fields in North Grenville are closed (parks and trails remain open); ► There is an Open-Air Burn Ban throughout The United Counties of Leeds And Grenville (including all of North Grenville).

The Declaration provides the Municipality with more tools to make decisions. This includes things such as: ► Improved access to municipal financial compensation from the province; ► The possibility of closing municipal parks in the short or long term (if it becomes necessary to protect public safety); ► Expedited purchasing of protective gear or other equipment for our emergency personnel; ► Trespassing enforcement on public lands (if social distancing rules aren’t being respected), and ► Support for North Grenville’s local business community.

The Municipality will continue to respond to the latest developments around COVID-19 through its Emergency Response group, and will keep residents informed and updated as the situation evolves.

The Declaration does not give Council more power, but rather empowers the Municipality to ensure it can act quickly from an operational standpoint to protect the citizens of North Grenville and equip Municipal staff to be as effective as possible.

COVID-19 knows no boundaries. Given North Grenville’s proximity to the National Capital Region and multiple points of entry from the US border, it is critical that we are ready.

The risk is real but if, together, we eliminate non-essential trips outside of the home and practice social distance at every opportunity, we can slow the spread of COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Business Support Special Webpage - www.investleedsgrenville/covid19 The Economic Development Office of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has dedicated a special webpage for information on business programs and resources as they become available. It is important to subscribe to the page to ensure you receive updates as they are posted. The subscription button is found at the bottom of the page.

Information currently on the webpage is from the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario, FedDev Ontario, BDC, Canadian and Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Industry Association of Ontario plus several other reliable resources. Any industry or regional business surveys will also be posted to this site. Please provide your input when they are posted.

Businesses are encouraged to ensure their contact information is up to date in the Counties Business Directory - www. investleedsgrenville.com/directory.

"We have some companies that are working at maximum capacity to provide much-needed supplies and transportation of goods, while other companies are being dramatically affected by the state of emergency," says Ann Weir, Leeds Grenville Economic Development Manager.

Companies who can assist with supplies to combat COVID-19, please connect with the Government of Canada website.

"Counties Economic Development is working collaboratively with all municipalities in the region and business support agencies to ensure the flow of information, and programs are being developed to support businesses at both ends of the spectrum for today and tomorrow."

Counties Economic Development Staff are continuing to be connected digitally and we will provide updates through our webpage and eNewsletter. If you have any questions, please email or call 613-342-3840, ext. 5365 The Government of Ontario Essential Services list is at: www.investleedsgrenville.com/covid19

Moms speak about coping with COVID-19 and school shutdowns

by Hilary Thomson Children all across Canada are at home, and there is no telling if and when they will be heading back to school this year. This has left parents with the daunting task of occupying, and even teaching, their children while they are not in school.

While most teachers did not send their children home with schoolwork, many schools have used online platform to help parents continue their children’s education at home.

That being said, physical distancing and making sure families are safe and healthy should remain parent’s main priority.

So, how are parents coping with the new stress of having kids at home 24/7? How are the kids dealing with not being able to go to school, see their friends, and sometimes even leave the house?

Lindsay Verhoeven lives in the north end of Brockville with her husband and three children. She has a 10-yearold daughter, 12-year-old son, and a 21-year-old daughter who also has a child of her April 1, 2020

own. All of them are off school, including her eldest who is attending TR Leger School to finish some of her high school credits. “She was going to graduate in May,” Lindsay says. “But now she can’t take any of her exams.”

She says that the realization that they were in it for the long haul came after March break ended. Although they couldn’t go anywhere over the scheduled holiday, she let her kids sleep in and enjoy the less structured days that they usually enjoyed at this time of year. “March break was not too bad,” she says.

Since March break ended, Lindsay has tried to implement some more structure and impose some expectations on her children for the day. “I want them up and dressed in pants with zippers,” she says, adding that although it’s the goal, it doesn’t always happen. “Coping comes with a sense of humour.”

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Free Virtual Camp for kids running this week

by Hilary Thomson Two Ottawa entrepreneurs are reaching hundreds of kids across Canada with their free Virtual Camp. Chris Lutz and Dustin Rivers own an event planning company where they use their online platform called EventSystemPro to run public sector conferences all over the country. As all their business has been put on hold for now due to COVID-19, they were looking for something to keep themselves busy. As fathers of young children, they thought it might be fun to put together a virtual camp that kids could participate in from the safety of their home. “We have gotten familiar with how to broadcast things online,” Chris says. “And all March break camps were cancelled.”

The pair quickly created a website and, through both their professional connections and social media, were able to get enough volunteers to fill a full 2.5 days of online activities for school-aged children. The 25-minute sessions included a magic show, cooking classes, a dance class, and even a class on how to set a table properly. Chris says the ACT Learning Centre in Ottawa was instrumental in providing them with free courses that they could offer to registrants. “It took us about a week to put it all together,” Chris says.

The first Virtual Camp ran last week on Monday, Tuesday, and a half day on Wednesday. Chris says they had about 170 participants from across Canada and even one from San Jose, California. North Grenville Councillor Kristin Strackerjan says her children loved the camp, and it was great for her because they needed very little supervision. “Most of it was done completely independently of us (parents),” she wrote on Facebook.

Chris says running the camp has been a great experience that he has been able to share with his own children. “It’s been a really fun way for me to spend time with my kids that is not TV and video games,” he says.

The goal of the camp was not only to give kids something fun to do while they are out of school, but also to give parents a little respite. “The camp is being run to support parents’ mental health,” Chris says. “It exists to help parents keep on an even keel during this strange and difficult time.”

The success of the first Virtual Camp has pushed Chris and Dustin to put together another session set for Wednesday to Friday this week. Parents who are interested in signing up their kids can visit the website at www.eventsystempro.com/ virtualcamp. Chris says they are also hoping to upload the classes online, so that those that cannot attend the live session can still participate. tables and says it has been a fun way to help them keep on top of their math skills. “It’s quick and I have already seen an improvement”.

Their days are also filled with activities like baking, crafts, reading, drawing with chalk on the driveway, and walking the dog around the neighbourhood. Facetime and video chat have also been instrumental in helping the kids keep in touch with their friends. “The kids are disappointed not to be going back to school,” she says. “They miss their friends, and are missing that structure.”

A lot of the teachers have been going above and beyond to help parents keep their children engaged in learning at home. “They are trying to make themselves and resources available,” according to Lindsay. “They are doing more than their work to rule to try to provide options.”

She feels that, while structure and learning is important, so is a happy household. She has been as open as she can in letting her children know the severity of what is hap-

pening worldwide. “I believe in age-appropriate honesty,” she says. “I have explained what is going on and that we don’t have to be terrified, but we do have to do things to save lives.

Bethany Andress is also from Brockville and has a 5-year-old boy and 2-yearold girl. She is also trying to put in place some structured learning for her son who is in Kindergarten, but is also trying not to be too strict with it.

He has been helping his father outside with yard work, like building a new fire pit, and she has been using Pinterest a lot to come up with ideas for activities and crafts. When his younger sister goes down for a nap, she usually plays a game that involves numbers, or something else that will help him keep up to date what he had been learning in JK. “I’m lucky, because he is only in Kindergarten,” she says. “I don’t know how parents with older kids are coping.”

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She is also concerned about her children’s health and safety when it comes to COVID-19. “It’s very tiring in a weird sense,” she says. “I am constantly worrying.”

Bethany says it helps her to shut off the news and get off social media where everyone is constantly being bombarded by everything COVID-19 related. “I’m trying to get back to simpler things,” she says. “The little joys that we used to do before technology.”

Overall, she is happy that they live in a rural area where they can limit the people they come into contact with. Her family is healthy, and she is thankful for that. “I am reminding myself that they are healthy children,” she says.

“But I am still giving them extra vitamins.”

Are you a parent who is trying to cope with fears of COVID-19 and having your kids at home? Let us know what you are doing to keep them occupied and stay sane.

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The Wild Man of Oxford

by David Shanahan

There is no doubt that, over the decades that North Grenville and its predecessors have been in existence, many fascinating and colourful figures have walked its roads and the streets of its hamlets.

Even in our own lifetimes, we can remember one or two individuals who stand out from the rest due to their character, personality, and sometimes eccentric behaviour. Many of them were in politics and the newspaper business, in fact (possibly still are!).

But back in 1837, a truly unique individual briefly crossed the pages of our history, a flash of mystery before fading back into the wild lands that still surrounded the small settlements of the time.

The incident is described in a book published in 1903 by the local newspaper of the day, The Telegram, and deserves to be reprinted in its entirety.

So, here’s the short history of the Wild Man of Oxford Township. I’ve added some comments in brackets for clarification.

“Another incident which happened between 1837-38 and which is now spoken of by old residents was the capture of

a wild man in the bush nearby [Kemptville]. He was entirely nude, having a considerable growth of hair over his body.

He was unable to talk or even articulate distinctly or intelligently and except as to his anatomy seemed to have all the instincts of the beast rather than a man. He was brought before the magistrate, Squire Bottum, who held his court in Thomas Beckett’s hotel [on the corner of Clothier East and Sanders Streets], but he appeared to regard not the dignity of the court nor had he any respect whatever for the majesty of the law and he was found to be an imbecile. In those days the country provided no such institutions for the care of creatures of that kind as we now have and the court was at a loss to know what to do with the prisoner. To relieve itself of responsibility and escape an awkward situation it was thought best to allow him to go at large. When food was given him he ate ravenously, like an animal but otherwise appeared harmless. When given his liberty he again took to the woods, running like a deer, and was never afterwards heard of and the incident became “a nine days wonder”, and was entirely forgotten. There

seems, however, to be no doubt about the truth of it, for it is remembered by two or three old citizens, among others James Lee of North Gower, who came to Kemptville in 1837 and was present at the Court and vouches for the fact.”

At the time, Kemptville was becoming the commercial and social centre of the surrounding countryside, as the account goes on to relate: “At this time (1838) Kemptville was quite a hamlet and was the recognized marketing point for the residents of the townships of South Gower, Mountain, part of Matilda and Edwardsburg, Oxford, and even points further away. Several small industries were in operation and the place could also boast of several large stores for those days.”

When the wild man appeared in Kemptville, the wild lands were not far distant. In fact, the area around Prescott Street was known as “across the river”, and, where Asa Street joins Prescott Street today, cows were grazing and the narrow trail leading to the far-off town of Prescott disappeared into thick bush.

The village stretched from the Methodist Church at Clothier and James, to the Anglican

Church. North of Clothier, you could walk for three blocks before finding yourself back in the bush again, with just the new road lately cut through to the ferry at Beckett’s Landing.

Oxford Mills did not exist yet, and the only possible rival to Kemptville was at Perkins Mills, just west of the village, where Hurd and Clothier Streets meet.

Given the unsettled nature of the township, perhaps it is not surprising to find someone like the Wild Man wandering through the bush. In fact, it is fascinating to wonder where his home was, whatever form it took, and where he originally came from. Did he have parents, or other family?

It was a strange time of transition for this area. On the one hand, you had political meetings being held in Kemptville with William Lyon Mackenzie speaking to the people from the top of a hay cart, preaching revolution and political reform to the residents. And, on the other hand, there was the Wild Man of Oxford wandering naked through the bush, living in a totally different world of his own. Strange days.

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Residents of Settlers Grant spread cheer

by Hilary Thomson Residents of the Settlers Grant subdivision in North Grenville are spreading cheer in the community one driveway at a time. Debbie Amirault, who lives on Settlers Way, says her neighbour, Jennifer Morris-Stenhouse, first posted the idea of decorating the end of their driveways with chalk on their subdivision’s Facebook page last week. “I reached out and said why don’t we do it,” she says.

Debbie was the first one on her block to write an encouraging message on her driveway. She then left her chalk at the end of her driveway for anyone else in the community to use. By the end of the day last Sunday more than a dozen houses in her neighbourhood had decorated driveways. “This is something we can do in social distancing to brighten up someone’s day,” she says.

Debbie has seen lots of cars, and people walking, slowing down to look at the colourful driveways and read the messages of hope. “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming,” says one driveway, quoting Helen Keller.

“Happy Spring,” says another.

Debbie is happy to be playing a role in sharing a little bit of brightness in all the doom and gloom. “We live in an awesome community,” she says. “North Grenville is incredible.”

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Update on events

Community Living North Grenville's Comedy Night & Auction has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 26. Your seats/table will be reserved for you as before and the tickets previously issued to you will be accepted. We are looking forward to a fun evening, despite the wait. If you are unable to attend and wish to donate the tickets back to CLNG, please contact us at 613-258-7177.

Thank you & Good health, Kim Holland-Perrier Volunteer & Chair, Events Planning & Fund-raising Cttee.

DOWN 1. An aromatic ointment 2. Dwarf buffalo 3. An international trade agreement 4. French for "Friend" 5. Make less severe 6. Lost cause 7. Killer 8. "Go away!"

9. A kind of macaw 10. Badminton racquet 11. Applications 12. Directed 14. Freedom from normal restraints 18. Volumes 22. Perspective 24. With child (slang) 25. Language of ancient Rome 26. Jagged 27. United 30. Pizazz 31. Lone-Star State 33. Flee 34. Frozen waterfalls 37. Enjoys 42. Symbol of authority 44. Putting surfaces 45. Decrease 47. Law and _____ 48. Crystal-lined rock 49. Shredded cabbage 51. Margarine 52. Existed 53. Sea eagle 54. An uncle 56. Explosive

Cancellation of the North Grenville Rotary Science Fair I just wanted to let everyone know that I am going to be cancelling the North Grenville Rotary Science Fair. I want to thank all of you for giving up your time and hope that you are all willing to help out next year. At this point, depending on when we return, we will probably just set up the projects within our classrooms and have the classes rotate to see what other students have done. I will email you when this happens and if you are free and want to come, you are free to see what some of the projects were.

Thank you again, and take care of yourselves Matt Wilson, North Grenville District High School May 2020 Rural Housing Symposium Postponed This is an update on the Canadian Rural and Remote Housing and Homelessness Symposium (CRRHH2020) with regards to the COVID-19 situation. The Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN) and the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) have been closely monitoring recommendations from public health officials, and considering the virus' effect on the Symposium.

Amid much uncertainty around how the situation will unfold between now and May 27-29, we have made the decision to postpone the event.

The goal of the CRRHH symposium is to bring people together from across Canada to share knowledge, tools, and resources to address the important housing and homelessness challenges being faced in rural and remote communities. We are also committed to the health and safety of all presenters, attendees, partners, and staff.

We will be exploring potential dates to reschedule the symposium and will notify you as soon as one is selected. Given the rapidly evolving situation, it is hard to say when we will have this update. We hope to have more clarity by the end of April.

We know that you are dealing with increased stress and we thank you for your patience.

We will be continuing with the planning efforts for this event, to be prepared for when new dates are identified. In the meantime, the Call for Presenters remains open if you are interested in submitting, and we will be in touch to confirm presenters’ availability for the new dates. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@ruralontarioinstitute.ca or info@ardn.ca.

During this pandemic, both the ROI and ARDN teams are working from home and reachable by email. ROI and ARDN's offices are closed.

FOOD CORNER

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by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville If you are looking for comfort food, it’s hard to beat good old-fashioned buttermilk biscuits. As a snack, they can be eaten straight up with real butter, slathered with peanut butter or Nutella or micro-waved with melted cheese. They are a great companion to any kind of soup or stews. They can even form the basis for chicken-pot pie. All are delicious, tummy-warming and easy to make. So, here goes: Ingredients: 5 cups of all-purpose flour ¼ cup of white granulated sugar 5 teaspoons of baking powder 1 teaspoon of baking soda ½ teaspoon of salt 1 cup of shortening 2/3 of a litre of buttermilk Mixing and Cooking: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix in the shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture forms into large clumps. With a large spoon, mix in the buttermilk slowly; mix in just enough buttermilk to form soft dough. Place the dough on a floured surface and flatten to a 1 ½ to 2 inch thickness. Don’t over-knead the dough. Using a sharp round cookie cutter (you can pick the size that you want), cut the dough into individual biscuits and place on a lightly oiled (sprayed) cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until tops are very lightly browned.

If you wish to get fancy, you can add either grated cheese, raisins, dried cranberries (Craisins), currants or other dried fruit as desired. Simply incorporate a ½ cup of the material to the dough prior to cutting.

Don’t hesitate to be in touch at pcormier@ranaprocess.com. See you next week…

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The Sunshine List for 2019

by David Shanahan In the context of our current medical crisis, it may seem a little irrelevant to discuss the remuneration enjoyed by some of our municipal staff; but residents tend to ne interested in knowing how their taxes are being used to pay the people running the municipality on their behalf. Every year, the names, positions, salaries and total taxable benefits of public sector employees paid $100,000 or more in a calendar year in Ontario are published under the terms of The Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996. This includes municipal employees, and in 2019 the number of North Grenville municipal employees who were paid over $100,000 numbered eight.

Here are the names, the positions held by those people, the amount paid in 2019, the percentage increase over 2018, and the percentage increase they enjoyed in 2018 over 2017. Brian Carré has since left the employ of North Grenville, removed from office as Chief Administrative Officer last October. He has since been replaced by Greg Dyke.

Brian Carré, CAO. Salary: $172,210.20, a 1.81% increase on 2018. 17.47% increase on 2017.

Karen Dunlop, Director, Public Works. Salary: $124,078.04, a 3.24% increase on 2018. 1.21% increase on 2017.

Mark Guy, Director, Parks, Recreation & Culture. Salary: $115,508.51, a 6.70% increase on 2018. -0.06% decrease on 2017.

Phillip Gerrard, Director of Planning & Development. Salary: $113,128.03, a 8.47% increase on 2018. No increase on 2017.

John Okum, Director of Emergency & Protective Services, Fire Chief. Salary: $113,122.57, a 9.92% increase on 2018.

No increase on 2017.

Cahl Pominville, Director of Corporate Services & Clerk. Salary: $109,469.49, a 6.59% increase on 2018. An increase of 1.16% on 2017.

Doug Scott, Roads Superintendent. Salary: $108,310.53.

Randy Urslak, Deputy Fire Chief. Salary: $105,631.35.

Neither Doug Scott nor Randy Urslak were on last year’s Sunshine List, neitehr earning over the $100,000 limit.

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Mary Gilchrist Henderson Bowrin (Binnie) passed away peacefully Friday, March 20,2020, surrounded by her family following complications from a surgery. Her strong spirit was with her until the end. Mary is predeceased by her daughters, Sandra Bowrin (Whitely) and Nancy Bowrin (Buckley).

Mary is survived by her husband and soul mate of 60 years, Henry Keith Bowrin, and her three remaining children: Richard (Rick) Bowrin (Linda), Robert Bowrin (Tracey) and Kathleen (Kathy) Yurris (Brian).

She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren: Jason Saunders (Valerie), Damien Whitely (Daniella), Tika Bowrin, Taylor Bowrin, Betty Melton, Jeanne Yurris, Aimee Yurris, Chris Yurris, Simon Bowrin, and Oliver Bowrin, and her Great grandchildren Mia and Nancy.

Mary was born the middle of three children on August 16, 1932, in Toronto, Ontario. She will be remembered as a woman who lived life on her own terms. To say she was a character is an understatement. She will be remembered for her independent spirit, her craftiness, her tea, biscuits and scones, her infectious laughter, and her voice that could be heard from one end of her beloved Norway Bay to the other. Mary was seldom seen without knitting needles in her hand or a weaving loom nearby. Nothing made Mary happier than sitting down and sharing stories about her past and the exploits of her children, of whom she was immensely proud.

She was a force to be reckoned with and she will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will take place this summer.

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Stargazing - A Way To De-stress

by Gary Boyle, the Backyard Astronomer As we try to cope with the Covid-19 crisis, we must find ways to reduce stress levels and anxiety. Aside from listening to online music and reading books, try stepping outside on a clear night and drink in the night sky. The celestial landscape had been the entertainment of civilizations for thousands of years before the invention of the telescope in 1608. The next clear night look for the brilliant planet Venus high in the western sky. Follow the movement of the moon as it moves across the sky from night to night.

Try your hand at photography with a digital camera (pixels

are free). There are many smartphone apps to help with constellation recognition.

Better yet, try to head out of town to country skies on a clear moonless night. Looking up at the canopy of two thousand stars in awe and amazement helps clear the mind. The power of experiencing nature first hand cannot be put into words, it must be experienced.

Amongst an array of online entertainment, the Ottawa Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) will be delivering its monthly meeting via Zoom Webinar on Friday, April 3, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. EDT and you are invited to tune in. A

link to the RASC and register with Zoom is found on my web site: www.wondersofastronomy.com.

Known as “The Backyard Astronomer”, Gary Boyle is an astronomy educator, guest speaker and monthly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

He has been interviewed on more than 50 Canadian radio stations and local Ottawa TV. In recognition of his public outreach in astronomy, the International Astronomical Union has honoured him with the naming of Asteroid (22406) Garyboyle. Follow him on Twitter: @astroeducator or his website: www. wondersofastronomy.com

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The 4-H Ontario Programming Team has been hard at work creating an online 4-H Project Resource to help parents find fun, simple and educational activities to do with their kids while social distancing practices are in place due to the COVID-19 crisis.

The Explore 4-H Online Project Resource went live on Friday March 20, 2020 in response to inquiries and requests from parents and 4-H’ers alike. “These are challenging times, our volunteers in Waterloo had launched the 4-H Science Fair Project, our first fully digital 4-H Club Project earlier this year with great success. With our members and millions of Canadians staying home due to social distancing measures, we knew that we had to do more, and we had to do it quickly. We wanted to share our curriculum and make it accessible to more people. We looked into our archives and pulled out a range of activities that could be done at home, with your family and with minimal supplies,” says 4-H Ontario Senior Manager of Programming, Marianne Fallis. “We offer over 30 activities to choose from, with everything from baking to quizzes, to outdoor fun.”

One of the most exciting parts of the Explore 4-H Online Project is that is free and accessible to everyone. “Right now, it is more important than ever to pull together, share resources and create safe, accessible learning opportunities for families,” says Evelyn Chambers, Interim Executive Director. “4-H’ers can apply this toward project completion credits, but the activities are free to explore for those who may be unfamiliar with 4-H.” Find out more about the Explore 4-H Online Project Resource by visiting: www.4-hontario.ca/youth/opportunities/club-projects/default.aspx.

by Cathie Raina On Saturday morning March 28, my husband Ralph and I were walking along the Turtle Trail at the Ferguson Forestry Centre. We came across this young man, Clayton MacKinnon, who was picking up garbage along the banks of the creek - on his paddle board! What a wonderful thing to do. We chatted for a short time and all seemed calm and pleasant which felt good in these troubled times. The Turtle Trail begins at a large lookout area on the Kemptville Creek where there is a big dock ready to be launched for summer use. There is also a large pavilion-type structure with two tables and benches for picnics. Along the trail we also noticed enormous evergreen trees that looked like they were original trees from long ago. This is a lovely place to walk while keeping a good distance from one another.

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Ontario’s Action Plan 2020: responding to Covid-19 The first phase of Ontario’s response to COVID-19 includes an unprecedented $17-billion in additional resources for our health-care system and direct support for people and jobs, says LeedsGrenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark. “From the start of this crisis, I have said we are living through extraordinary times that will require an extraordinary response from government to support families, individuals, businesses and the heroes working on the frontlines of our health-care system.”

Responding to COVID-19 was unveiled by Finance Minister, the Hon. Rod Phillips. It includes $7 billion in additional resources for the health-care system and direct support for people and jobs. The Action Plan also makes available $10 billion in support for people and businesses through tax and other deferrals to improve their cash flow, protecting jobs and household budgets.

The plan includes $3.3 billion in additional health care resources to protect the health and well-being of the people of Ontario, including: Committing to a dedicated $1.0 billion COVID-19 contingency fund for emerging needs related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Investing $935 million for the hospital sector, including $594 million to accelerate progress on the government's commitment to address capacity issues, as well as $341 million for an additional 1,000 acute care and 500 critical care beds and additional assessment centres. Increasing public health funding by $160 million to support COVID-19 monitoring, surveillance, and laboratory and home testing, while also investing in virtual care and Telehealth Ontario.

Investing $243 million for surge capacity in the longterm care sector, as well as funding for 24/7 screening, more staffing to support infection control, and supplies and equipment to help tackle the COVID-19 outbreak. Investing $75 million to supply personal protective equipment and critical medical supplies to front-line staff to tackle COVID-19.

As part of the action plan, the Province also announced $3.7 billion to directly and urgently support people and to protect jobs. Key initiatives in the government's plan to strengthen its response to the COVID-19 outbreak and support people, families, workers

A MESSAGE FROM THE NORTH GRENVILLE POLICE SERVICES BOARD & THE OPP (COVID-19) OPP members continue to respond to all urgent and non-urgent calls for service. For emergencies, please call 9-1-1. For all other police matters, please call1888-310-1122 or the Grenville County Detachment at 613-258-3441 (Kemptville) or 613-925-4221 (Prescott).

For less serious incidents, report online by visiting opp.ca/reporting You can use the online reporting system for: • Lost/missing property under $5,000 • Stolen license plates or validation stickers • Theft from a vehicle under $5,000

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• If the total value of the property or damage • exceeds $5,000 • If the occurrence involves drugs or gambling • If the occurrence involves a passport • If the occurrence involves a lost or missing licence plate, validation sticker or disabled parking permit

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and employers include: Helping families pay for the extra costs associated with school and daycare closures during the COVID-19 outbreak by providing a one-time payment of $200 per child up to 12 years of age, and $250 for those with special needs, including children enrolled in private schools.

Supporting more affordable electricity bills for eligible residential, farm and small business consumers, by providing approximately $5.6 billion for electricity cost relief programs in 2020-21, which is an increase of approximately $1.5 billion compared to the 2019 Budget plan.

Further supporting more affordable electricity bills by setting electricity prices for residential, farm and small business time-of-use customers at the lowest rate, known as the off-peak price, 24 hours a day for 45 days to support ratepayers in their increased daytime electricity usage as they respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, addressing concerns about time-of-use metering.

Cutting taxes by $355 million for about 57,000 employers through a proposed temporary increase to the Employer Health Tax (EHT) exemption.

Providing $9 million in direct support to families for their energy bills by expanding eligibility for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and ensuring that their electricity and natural gas services are not disconnected for nonpayment during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Providing emergency child care options to support parents working on the front lines, such as health care workers, police officers, firefighters and correctional officers.

Expanding access to the emergency assistance program administered by Ontario Works to provide financial support to people facing economic hardship and help more people meet basic needs such as food and rent during this public health emergency. Enhancing

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funding by $148 million for charitable and non-profit social services organizations such as food banks, homeless shelters, churches and emergency services to improve their ability to respond to COVID-19, by providing funding directly to Consolidated Municipal Service Managers and District Social Service Administration Boards who would allocate this funding based on local needs.

Providing six months of Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) loan and interest accrual relief for students, leaving more money in people's pockets. Helping to support regions lagging in employment growth with a proposed new Corporate Income Tax Credit, the Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit. Providing additional supports of $26 million to Indigenous peoples and communities, including emergency assistance for urban Indigenous people in financial need, and costs for health care professionals and critical supplies to reach remote First Nations.

The government's plan also includes measures that will make available $10 billion in support for people and businesses through tax and other deferrals to improve their cash flows over the coming months, including: Making available $6 billion by providing five months of interest and penalty relief for businesses to file and make payments for the majority of provincially administered taxes. Over $1.8 billion by deferring the upcoming June 30 quarterly municipal remittance of education property tax to school boards by 90 days, which will provide municipalities the flexibility to, in turn, provide property tax deferrals to residents and businesses, while ensuring school boards continue to receive their funding. Making available $1.9 billion by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) allowing employers to defer payments for up to six months.

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