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CORNWALL, Ontario – At their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, Sept. 28, the Eastern Ontario Training Board (EOTB) looked back on a year of adaptation and successes.

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Turtles basking in the sun at Cooper Marsh. (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News) (RRCA) provides municipalities with technical an email to Seaway News. “This report from advice on how proposed work may impact the Beacon Environmental was required by the natural environment,” the RRCA wrote in a Township and the RRCA, and it has proven statement to Seaway News. “The proposed that there will be no negative or harmful development is still in the planning approvals impacts to the environment or any species.” process where the RRCA requests informaHughes explained that he, along with the tion and studies to formulate our recommen- Mayor of South Glengarry Frank Prevost met dations. We continue to work with everyone with the Conservators of Coopers Marsh and involved to better understand the project and offered to work with them to protect the habiany potential impacts.” tats of local species.

Seaway News reached out to WBG, who “That day we discussed in detail our plans stated that they have undertaken steps to for the property and explained that the area address any concerns about the environment that we are asking to be rezoned is approximately 400 ft. from the property line surrounding the site.

“During his process we have retained between our property and Cooper’s Marsh, Fotenn Planning Consultants, and Beacon this is a significant buffer that will remain wetEnvironmental Engineers to ensure that there land and not be disturbed,” Hughes went on would be no negative impacts to our property, to write. “We also pointed out that we are the neighboring properties, any species, or anxious to work with the Conservators and the environment surround the property (St. RRCA to produce signage and educational Lawrence River, floodplains, and Wetlands) by literature for our visitors to ensure they know performing an Environmental Impact Study,” about the wetland and how it should be wrote Tom Hughes, Vice President of WBG in preserved.”

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SOUTH GLENGARRY, Ontario – The Conservators of Cooper Marsh are raising concerns about a proposed development just east of the wildlife preserve.

South Glengarry Council is poised to vote on rezoning the land from flood zone to open space which would pave the way for the development of 25 new campsites.

Robin Poole, Director of Fundraising for the Conservators of Cooper Marsh, told Seaway News that this development could threaten the habitat of bird species.

Poole cited the area as a nesting place for birds such as the Least bittern and the Virginia rail.

“The Eastern part of the marsh is where most of these birds breed and this is the big concern,” Poole said.

The eastern part of the marsh sees very little foot traffic Poole explained, but he worried that having a campsite next door would generate noise and smoke which would ruin the wildlife habitat.

“If they build a campground, we will have all sorts of people there and the birds will just disappear,” he said.

Poole felt skeptical that South Glengarry Council would vote against the rezoning measure.

“They want to go out of their way to promote new business and I was told that was the priority,” said Poole, but he went on to argue that Cooper Marsh itself was an economic generator.

According to Poole, the Marsh brings in 15,000 visitors a year, many of which are from out of province.

The Township had held an open house where supporters of the Marsh aired their concerns, and they have also created a Facebook group which now has 1,500 members.

South Glengarry Deputy Mayor Lyle Warden explained that he had yet to decide where he will vote on the issue, but said that the developers, Weaving Basket Group (WBG) have followed all proper procedures, which would not leave Council in a position to turn down the rezoning request.

“While I understand there are definitely concerns from residents, but if they (the developers) are following provincial regulations who are we to put up a roadblock,” said Deputy Mayor Warden, who explained he had spoken with the Conservators. “If we turn it down, it will probably go to the LPAT (Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) where it would likely be overturned anyway.”

Warden indicated that he was not convinced that the development would have an overwhelming negative affect on the Marsh.

“I’m not an expert in the field of wetlands,” he said. “I don’t believe that 25 lots would ruin an adjacent land.”

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority, which owns the land Cooper’s Marsh is on, has stated that they are still formulating recommendations and analyzing potential impacts.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – At their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, Sept. 28, the Eastern Ontario Training Board (EOTB) looked back on a year of adaptation and successes.

At the opening of the meeting EOTB Chair Frank Wilson congratulation Executive Director Martha Woods the efforts of her and her staff over the past year.

“I want to highlight the work that Martha and her staff have been doing over the past number of years and wish them continued success,” he said.

Notably, the EOTB finds itself on solid financial ground in 2020.

“The EOTB finished the fiscal year in a great financial position with $400,000 in the bank,” said Alain Gravelle from the auditing firm Welch LLP. In addition to financial success, the EOTB also highlighted the successes they have experienced through their programming in the 2019-2020 year.

One such success was the Opportunities Fund, which EOTB operates through funding

from Service Canada.

This program helps individuals with self-identified disabilities enter or re-enter the workforce. The fund provides skills training and employment coaching to participants as well as a 12 week wage subsidy for employers.

Between April 2019 and March 2020 the program had 45 participants, of those 24 have gained employment and one returned to school. One success story from the program that was highlighted at the AGM was that of Amy Valcourt. Thanks to the Opportunity Fund, Valcourt has successfully become a Patient Support Worker (PSW) and is now working at the Cornwall Community Hospital.

Over the past year, EOTB has also grown and enhanced its services offered to newcomers to Cornwall and new Canadians.

Programs that the EOTB offers to newcomers include the Local immigration Partnership (LIP) which supports newcomers by helping them integrate and find other services in their new community.

In early 2020 the EOTB was also selected as the lead for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) for the Cornwall area. The

goal of OINP is to bring skilled immigrants to rural and small town Ontario to fill labour market gaps. The EOTB aims at filling 50 positions with local businesses annually between 2020 and 2022.

Complementing both of these programs will be the newcomer employment welcome services (NEWS) centre. The goal of the NEWS centre will be to help get newcomers to Cornwall and the surrounding area setup in their communities by helping them find employment and integrate with the help of community partners.

By March 2020 space for the NEWS centre was aquired and they hope to hold an official opening by March 2021.

Jacques-Francois Lafrance, Employment and Training Consultant with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development Ontario which sponsors the EOTB said that the organization will be seeing major shifts in the labour market thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The EOTB also confirmed or re-confirmed five board members, Kathy Chaumont, Jean Dubois, Elise Edimo, Chantal Lessard and Chair Frank Wilson.

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Quilts helping kids heal NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Since 2015 Marjorie Neill has made over 100 healing blankets for nurses, police officers, sick friends, and now she has made some to help children who are recovering from, or a still fighting childhood cancer.

In 2015 Neill began making the quilts for nurses who were helping with the effort to fight the wildfire in Fort McMurray, AB. A former nurse herself, Neill has also made quilts for members of the Cornwall Police Service, as well as friends.

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“These quilts are soft, they are comfortable, and I hope that they give out good vibes,” she said.

Now, she is donating six of her healing quilts to local children who have fought cancer.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and at the beginning of the month, the Childhood Cancer Awareness flag was raised at City Hall.

Cheryl Tourangeau’s son Alex fought and beat childhood cancer, and for the past few years she has helped encourage residents to paint Cornwall gold in honour of Childhood Cancer Awareness month.

“Four to five kids are diagnosed with cancer per day in Canada, and 20 per cent of them won’t make it,” she said.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Cornwall and the surrounding United Counties of SD&G are seeing an unprecedented hot housing market favouring sellers.

“For the last 30 years we haven’t seen a sellers market like this,” said Troy Vaillancourt, owner of Century 21 in Cornwall.

Vaillancourt explained that thanks to low interest rates and low supply of housing stock in Cornwall, houses are being sold quickly often above asking price.

According to a social media from Century 21 the average housing price in August 2020 was $314,948 up by 34.3 per cent from the previous year.

“Just about every posting is getting multiple offers,” said Jen Blair Manley, of Royal Lepage Performance Realty in Cornwall, adding that often a listing would get between three to 12 offers. “Pre-COVID we already have an inventory problem.”

Vaillancourt stated that his company was holding off three or four days before accepting offers on listed properties to give multiple buyers a chance to submit their offer, as listings are often being sold within hours.

He went on to explain that there has been an increase in buyers from out of town, thanks in part to the COVID-19 pandemic and the desire not to be living in the close quarters of a large city. He added that the ability to work remotely made small towns like Cornwall more attractive to families than ever before.

“We are starting to see a lot of buyers from out of town now that they realize they can work from home,” said Vaillancourt adding that many of the out of town buyers he is seeing are from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) instead of nearby Ottawa or Quebec.

“COVID and remote working are making small towns attractive,” said Manley. “The first or second question we get from out of towners is how is the internet access.”

If there is one key takeaway from the past six months, is that it is clear that the COVID19 pandemic does not discriminate. More than 145,000 Canadians from all walks of life have been infected since the pandemic began.

As the fall approaches and we see the number of cases across the country increase, the availability of new testing methods and rapid results will be more important than ever.

We are falling behind our allies when it comes to more options to test for COVID-19.

United Kingdom residents have access to

free at-home tests; the United States approved a home test kit back in April; and Germany has commercial tests available online.

If other countries can safely offer other testing methods, we need to ask ourselves: what is our federal government and Health Canada waiting for?

The frank reality is we have had six months to aggressively review and approve a wider variety of testing options for provinces and local health units to use. We are now entering a potential second wave of COVID-19 cases, and the federal government has not delivered a plan to improve testing. This is frustrating and completely unnecessary and it is exactly the type of red tape and bureaucracy that costs us dearly.

As Parliament resumes this week, this will be a key issue for myself as we need to do better at the federal level in this regard.

Testing is the key to protecting Canadians’ lives and jobs. We need more than empty words- Canadians deserve a real plan.

I Don’t Just Hang Up Nick Wolochatiuk Dances with Words

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We don’t have Netflix, any video games or cable television, but I’m never lacking for entertainment. Dinner-time seems to be the preferred time slot for telephone solicitors to deliver my favourite form of entertainment. I call it ‘Is you is, or is you ain’t?’.

If the caller is polite and honest, I reciprocate in kind. After all, that person is trying to earn a living. However, if they persist in delivering their pitch on a product or service that is of questionable value and just prattle on and on, unwilling

to accept my “No thank you”, I make him suffer.

Here’s a recent conversation, which went something like this.

“Good evening sir! And how are you today?”

“Who is speaking, please.”

“I represent Ultimate Home Security Inc.” “What are you selling?”

“Complete home security.”

“I have no need for additional security, thank you.” (I tried being polite, by not slurping my soup.)

Feigning alarm at the perils of my rejection, he retorted, “Being a senior citizen, anything could happen to you. You could slip and fall in the shower.”

“First of all, I am not a senior citizen. I

am 45 and my wife will soon be 20 – and we don’t have a shower.”

Thrust, followed by parry: “Regardless of your age, you need the security we offer, and medical coverage comes with the very affordable monthly premiums.”

“Our security comes from the six German shepherds that we have running loose in our home. Besides, we can’t slip in our shower, because we have no shower.”

“You do not bathe? You have no washroom?”

“Oh yes, regularly, in the river. We don’t have a washroom, but we do have an outhouse.”

A lull in the conversation. The caller seemed to have started to ‘smell a rat’ – or perhaps some wet dogs. Perhaps he

overheard the clatter of main course dishes being plunked on the table.

“You say the dogs are always in the house. Do the dogs ‘do their business’ in your house?”

“Oh no, they are trained dogs, very well trained, perfectly trained to do all sorts of jobs. In their time of need, they use the outhouse, just like us.”

After a sigh and yet another lull, “Have a nice day, sir.”

I never did have a chance to inquire about his day. I think the next thing he might be considering is a less challenging career, such as herding cats, or establishing a permanent peace in the Middle East, or convincing the ‘anti-vaxers’ that they too might benefit from getting a shot in the arm.

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SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB is now partially open with social distancing and mandatory adherence to EOHU guidelines. At this time we offer fitness classes, darts, knitting, Swedish weaving and line dancing (experienced level only).

Please call the center for more details at (613) 932-4969.

K of C SENIORS & FRIENDS WEDNESDAY LUNCHES at the Knights of Columbus, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs hall) from 11:30am to 1pm. Info: 613-932-7600.

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FALL MAKERS MARKET is taking place on October 3rd at the Avonmore Berry Farm (10am-3pm). This is a group effort of local vendors and is not a fundraiser.

Vendor spots are full but the public is invited to come and browse the items for sale.

There is no entry charge. Covid precautions will be in place.

TRI-COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL is pleased to offer FREE 2-Week Training through Zoom: Communication Counts. In this training we will explore assertiveness, dealing with conflict and difficult people, and so much more. Benefit from guest speakers. To register, call Tri-County Literacy Council at 613-932-7161.

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Oct 8. Doors open at 10 am. Bingo starts at 12:15. Same program. Covid rules will apply to everyone. Face mask mandatory.

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THE CORNWALL NEW HORIZONS classes for music have started this year and we are outdoors for now. Learn to play a band instrument and read music.

Come back to play an instrument you played when in school. Info: Raymond Lacroix 613-360-1817 or email lacroixr425@gmail.com.

IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING BOTHERING YOU? You are not alone. There is help and hope. Call 613-937-4880 or visit www. al-anon.org SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 755 on Friday, October 30th. Lunch served from 11:30am to 1pm and Supper served from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. (205 Amelia St. downstairs hall). Info: 613-932-7600.

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THE SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB, 506 Pitt St. at Fifth St. is offering an activity called Knit Wits. The wool is provided by the centre and the finished products are donated to organizations such as Agape, nursing homes, schools, etc. You can also knit for your own personal use if you bring your own wool. The activity is offered to members every Wednesday 1-3pm. Due to Covid-19 you must preregister on Tuesday from 9-11:30 am. If you would like to become a member or want more info. call the centre 613-9324969 Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

SKI WALKING AT SUMMERSTOWN FOREST: Ski walking sessions will be offered every Sunday throughout the fall at 10:00 am at the trailhead parking lot.

Get ready for the XC ski season. Physical distancing measures to be applied.

Summerstown Road, 1.6 km north of exit 804 of the 401. For more information and to register, visit www.summerstowntrails. com.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF CORNWALL SUNRISE announces ‘Mums for Thanksgiving will be available again this year at $15 per florist quality plant delivered to an address of your choice. This annual event benefits many projects including Covid-19 support in our community. For information or to place an order visit https://cornwallsunriserotary. com/ or email rotaryclubofcornwallsunrise@gmail.com” 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 613-932-7557 to learn more about the club and its activities.

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La Conservation de la Nation Sud organise une vente aux enchères en ligne d’œuvres d’art COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LA CNS FINCH, Ontario - La Conservation de la Nation Sud (CNS) tiendra en octobre une vente aux enchères silencieuse en ligne intitulée « Art et Arbres » afin de collecter des fonds pour la plantation d’arbres dans la région.

Plus d’une douzaine d’œuvres d’art sur le thème de l’environnement ont été données par des artistes locaux pour la vente aux enchères, y compris (mais sans s’y limiter) les œuvres de Carrie Keller de Winchester, Carey’s Carving de Russell, Laura Stevens de Finch, Aleta Karstad de North Grenville, Paul Schibli de Russell, Ina Schneider de Cornwall, et le regretté artiste et amuseur Ronald Leonard de Toronto.

Tous les fonds recueillis aideront la CNS à atteindre l’objectif qu’elle s’est fixé, à savoir planter plus de 200 000 arbres sur les 4 441 km² de son bassin versant dans l’Est de l’Ontario au printemps prochain.

Depuis 1990, la CNS a planté plus de 3,4 millions d’arbres dans son bassin versant grâce à des partenariats communautaires et municipaux et à des initiatives de collecte de fonds. Le plus grand nombre d’arbres jamais plantés par l’Office de protection de la nature en une seule année a été d’environ 190 000 en 1993.

En raison de la pandémie de COVID-19, plusieurs des événements de collecte de fonds en personne de la CNS, y compris son tournoi de golf annuel de bienfaisance, ont été annulés cette année. Ces collectes de fonds ont également permis de financer des programmes d’éducation à l’environnement pour les jeunes de la région, et des travaux d’amélioration dans les aires de conservation publiques.

La CNS est sur le point d’atteindre son objectif de plantation d’arbres pour 2021 : plus de 140 000 arbres sont actuellement réservés pour des projets au printemps

prochain; mais l’Office de protection de la nature cherche à dépasser la ligne d’arrivée et espère que la vente aux enchères Art et Arbres pourra aider à planter davantage d’arbres. « Une partie de notre budget de fonctionnement annuel est constituée de recettes autogénérées et de collectes de fonds », explique Taylor Campbell, spécialiste en communications à la CNS. « La communauté artistique locale a été extrêmement favorable à cette initiative, et nous ne pourrions pas être plus enthousiastes à l’idée de nous associer à eux pour battre un nouveau record de plantation d’arbres ». À partir du 1er octobre, les résidents peuvent consulter le site www.32auctions.com/ artfortrees pour voir les œuvres d’art disponibles; les enchères se dérouleront en ligne du 8 au 29 octobre. De plus amples informations et une liste complète des artistes participants sont également

disponibles sur le site www.nation.on.ca/ artfortrees.

M. Campbell note qu’il n’est pas trop tard pour les artistes intéressés à soumettre un don. « Il s’agit là d’une occasion unique de promouvoir vos œuvres d’art et de collecter des fonds pour planter plus d’arbres dans votre collectivité », ajoute-t-il. Les peintures, photographies, dessins et projets de menuiserie sont acceptés. Les personnes intéressées peuvent contacter la CNS à l’adresse info@nation.on.ca ou au numéro 1-877-984-2948.

Des dons anonymes en espèces peuvent également être faits à l’Office de protection de la nature à tout moment en ligne à l’adresse www.nation.on.ca/donate ou en appelant le 1-877-984-2948.

POUR DE PLUS AMPLES INFORMATIONS : Taylor Campbell, spécialiste en communications, 1-877-984-2948, tcampbell@nation. on.ca.

déclare le Dr Paul Roumeliotis, Médecin hygiéniste du BSEO. « Le nombre de personnes qui se sont présentées dans nos centres de dépistage au cours des quelques dernières semaines a dépassé de beaucoup notre capacité. Ce nouveau centre permettra un meilleur accès au dépistage pour la COVID-19 aux résidents de notre région et réduira le temps d’attente. » Le site de dépistage supplémentaire permettra au BSEO d’identifier les cas plus rapidement pour exiger plus vite l’isolement et procéder au suivi auprès de leurs contacts. « Puisque le nombre de cas de la COVID-19 augmente non seulement partout dans notre région mais aussi dans la province, la possibilité d’exécuter le dépistage et le retraçage des contacts plus vite nous permettra d’aplanir la

courbe encore une fois, » poursuit le Dr Roumeliotis.

Ce centre de dépistage temporaire à Limoges est le septième sur le territoire du BSEO. Si vous avez des symptômes de la COVID-19, rendez-vous à BSEO.ca/coronavirus pour trouver le site, les heures de service et les autres détails concernant le centre de dépistage le plus près de chez vous.

Le BSEO vise un nouveau segment prioritaire de la population pour le dépistage À cause de la hausse subite du nombre de dépistages dans la région du bureau de santé ainsi que dans la province, le BSEO priorise maintenant les groupes suivants pour le dépistage de la COVID-19 : -Les personnes qui présentent des

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Carey Terrance le meneur dans la finale de 50 tours Fat Les Chip Stand Canadian Nationals sur Mat Williamson et Steve Bernier en 3e. Williamson effectue une belle manoeuvre dans le tournant 2 au 12e tour et se sauve du reste du peloton avec Steve Bernier qui prend la mesure de Terrance alors que ce dernier retraite aux puits avec des ennuis au 16e tour. La course se déroule rapidement alors que Williamson a une grande avance sur Bernier et Kyle Dingwall à la mi-course. Le jaune sort au 42e tour pour Brian McDonald qui a des ennuis mécanique. Beaucoup d’action derrière le meneur alors que Corey Wheeler prend la 2e place et Bernier en 3e.

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comptant pour la série TAS Sportsman avec Robert Delormier et Ricky Thompson. Les meneurs sont dans la circulation lourde avec Gauvreau gardant la première sur Delormier dans ces conditions. Delormier utilise la ligne intérieure pour prendre la première au 18e tour alors que la neutralisation sort 2 tours plus tard. Une belle bagarre a lieu pour la première place entre Delormier et Gauvreau pour la première place alors que Delormier reprend les devants au 29e tour avec Gauvreau et Gabriel Cyr dans les meneurs. Les jaunes s’allument au 33e tour. Lors de la relance Delormier en première avec Gauvreau ayant le dessus sur Cyr pour la 2e. Steve Morris apporte le drapeau jaune avec 9 tours à effectuer.

Delromier le meneur avec Cyr qui dépasse Gauvreau pour la 2e place. Delormier mène les derniers tours et remporte la victoire sur Cyr et Jarrett Herbison.

Jordan Poirier prend les commandes devant Stephane St-Laurent au 3e tour dans la finale de 23 tours en Lightning Sprints alors que Xavier Lauzon remonte le peloton et tente de se

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Dans la finale 20 tours en Mini-Stock, Sebastien Beauregard mène la course devant Justin Jodoin qui se rapproche du meneur, Jodoin dépasse Beauregard au 4e tour avec Alexis Charbonneau qui prend la 2e place. Le rouge sort avec 2 tours à effectuer pour Pierre Picard. Jodoin a mené la dernière portion pour gagner sa première finale de la saison.

Randy Gaudet mène le bal dans la finale de 20 tours devant Josh Powers qui parvient à prendre la mesure de Gaudet tôt dans la course. Les 20 tours se font sans neutralisation et Powers n’a jamais été menacé et remporte sa 3e victoire de la saison.

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nseebruch@seawaynews.media In an exclusive report this week, Seaway News shared the news that the Cornwall housing market was on fire, with the average home price in August at over $314,000, up by 34.3 per cent from August 2019.

Reasons for this are a low supply of housing stock in the area, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic is pushing people to leave big cities, like Toronto and move somewhere less crowded, and more affordable.

Pandemic or not, I think Cornwall is going to have a big year in 2021 and there are so many assets that will help set the city up for success.

The demand for homes in Cornwall by people seeking to move here is a testament to what Cornwall has to offer professionals and young families and how that has been marketed by the city.

There are clearly opportunities in this city for developers who want to rise to the occasion and meet the demand of those seeking to own a home in Cornwall.

Given the lack of housing supply in Cornwall, perhaps the city should look at lowering development chargers to help encourage construction, as well as offering other grants to contractors to get more homes built.

There are also opportunities for the city to be made even more attractive to those from places like Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto. Specifically, I’ve been told that a lot of the newcomers to Cornwall are interested in remote work and we as a city should pursue initiatives that facilitate that.

The final thing to me that this hot housing market to me highlights is the need for Cornwall to use the land in this city effectively, and to not forget the need for affordable housing.

There is not a lot of available land in Cornwall, especially when compared to our neighbours in the United Counties. We can’t afford to have land lie empty and wasted, especially with housing prices skyrocketing month after month, becoming more and more out of the reach of those who cannot afford those high prices.

What immediately comes to mind as a piece of land that is in desperate need of development is the empty lot right in the middle of our downtown at the corner of Pitt and Second streets.

For many years, that plot of land has been empty, with just green wood boards outlining the perimeter. Not only is it a waste of prime real-estate, it is a blight in the downtown and takes away from everything around it.

To be clear, I am not saying that the land owner is any happier with the current state of things than anyone else. I always have had the philosophy that everyone is probably trying the best they can. I’m sure, that the owner of this land wants to see it developed and add another jewel to our downtown. I am also not the only one who thinks that it is beyond time for something to be done.

My opinion is that this land should either be turned back into green space, which is what it was before that pit was opened up or better yet, affordable housing.

If one factor driving up Cornwall’s housing market are those looking to leave the big cities. I don’t think those leaving big cities for small town life would be interested in living in and raising a family in a downtown condo. People who would benefit from living in the downtown would be those who need affordable housing.

This site is near all sorts of amenities, and not far from the Agapè Centre food bank, leaving no real need for anyone living at the site to own a car.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of adversity in a lot of different ways, but in at least one way, it has created an advantage for Cornwall, an advantage we can’t afford to waste.

What do you think residents of the hot Cornwall housing market? Email me a Letter to the Editor to nseebruch@seawaynews.media

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Tiny Homes Dear Editor, Ron Symington was right, when he said that building “tiny” homes throughout the city will cause “lots of trouble.” In Toronto, where land is scarce and housing expensive, tiny homes make sense. This approach is not needed here.

There is ample, accessible, affordable and suitable empty land available without impinging

upon the privacy of residents and detracting from historic streetscapes. The privacy homeowners have paid for, and for which they are heavily taxed needs to be respected. Privacy and affordable single dwellings are one of Cornwall’s main assets. Please consider local conditions when planning Cornwall’s future.

Ian Bowering, Cornwall, Ontario

Americans in Canada need to vote Dear Editor As someone who was very close to getting my US green card right before the 2016 election, I felt relieved to move back to Canada when I did.

The US is in great danger of losing their democracy and becoming an authoritarian state. No, I’m not exaggerating. It’s happening right in front of our eyes, with a President who has claimed on several occasions that he will not accept the results of the election if he loses, like it’s his choice.

So, the power now lies in the hands of the voters. And it’s everyone on deck. Ambassador Susan Rice shared a CBC article on Twitter that called for all Americans who are eligible to vote, to register here: americansabroad.org. Just 5.3% of eligible U.S. voters living in Canada cast votes in the 2016 election. This is dismal and we can help change this. Get the word out, to

your friends and family. Share this information as broadly as possible.

Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice cited Americans Abroad when she said that less than six per cent of Americans in Canada exercise their right to vote in U.S. elections.

Even the Toronto Raptors are actively registering voters, and opening up Scotiabank Arena the week of September 28th to Americans who are looking to vote in the 2020 Presidential Election.

I’ve been watching the decline of American democracy closely over the past 4 years, wondering what I could do to help. Hopefully, you feel the same way and will do what you can to prevent what may come from a man with impulse control issues, narcissism disorder, and hateful tendencies.

Kelly Bergeron, Cornwall, Ontario

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In June 1960 a young couple from India with their six-month-old baby daughter in tow arrived at the Port of Montreal aboard a passenger ship with just the proverbial clothes on their backs.

They were bound for Cornwall and life as new Canadians.

Leaving their homeland for a country they knew little about was a soul-searching decision.

But, as Naresh Bhargava recalled, “We were young and adventurous .. and without much money.”

En route to Canada via Europe, the large international chemical company WR Grace offered Naresh a job as a chemist at its Cornwall plant (now BASF).

The company was not sure of his qualifications but said they would take a “chance” and see how things worked out.

“We said that if it didn’t work out, we would could always go back (to India),” said Naresh.

They did go back, but only for visits.

Thirty years later he retired as the plant’s much-respected chemist.

During those early years, Naresh and Shachi embraced the great Canadian experience.

They had never experienced winter but rather than hunker down, they took on this newfound way of life. They learned to skate and to ski.

Earlier this year Naresh and Shachi made another tough decision. It was to leave their adopted home town and a large circle of friends built during 60 years.

They have downsized to a condo in Ottawa to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

Naresh agrees it was not an easy decision, “but at age 87 ....”

What advice would he give to new Canadians?

Well, for one, he would encourage them to make Cornwall their home and to get involved in the community, which is what he did.

He was a prominent member of the Rotary Club, an ardent bridge player and in 1995 decided to run for city council.

“I felt I had something to contribute,” he said.

A follower of the Hindu faith, he became the first non-Caucasian elected to city council. And, he was re-elected three times, serving 12 years in all under four mayors: Brian Sylvester, Phil Poirier, Ron Martelle and Dick Aubry. He served the community with grace and integrity.

During council meetings he didn’t talk just for the sake of talking. He was like that old investment commercial. When he had something to say, people listened.

He was appointed to the city team that negotiated the historic sale of Cornwall Electric – former mayor Dick Aubry has called it hitting the “sweet spot.” It created a $25 million nest egg called the Progress Fund. Annual dividends have poured millions of dollars into community projects, including the Benson Centre.

What will be his fondest memories of Cornwall?

“The wonderful people,” he said. “Cornwall was very good to us.”

Not for a moment, he noted, has he and his family – daughter Amita and son Niraj– ever regretted calling Cornwall home.

He and Shachi might live in Ottawa but Cornwall will always be home.

Within a few months in 1958 Jean Casselman went from a 38-year-old wife and mother of two young children in Prescott to claiming a piece of House of Commons history.

On Sept. 29, 1958 she won the GrenvilleDundas by-election called after her husband and long-serving Conservative MP A. C. Casselman died at age 67. To say he was long-serving is an understatement. He was first elected in 1921. Future prime minister Pierre Trudeau was two years old.

A few weeks later she joined her father the Hon. Earl Rowe, MP for Dufferin-Simcoe, on the Conservative government benches. They became the first father and daughter to sit in the House at the same time, a milestone that still stands.

But that was just the start of a long lists of firsts for just the third woman to be elected to the House.

She became the first woman in Canadian history to be named as a parliamentary secretary. In 1961 she became the first woman appointed by the Canadian government as a delegate to the United Nations. Then in 1979 she became the first woman to serve as Canadian High Commissioner to Great Britain.

She died in 2011 at age 91.

ALSO THIS WEEK IN 1958 – Page Craft planned to manufacture moulded plywood boat hulls at a shop on Marlborough Street.

Omer Page was company president while Gerry Bellemare was sales manager. ... Firstyear Cornwall public school teachers were Beverley Stewart, Beverley Hollister, Helen Marjerrison, Wanda Alguire, Duane MacMillan, Arlene MacMillan, Jean Cameron and Brian McEwen. ... A $2,500 endowment fund in memory of former mayor Aaron Horovitz was established by the Horovitz family. It would provide a bursary to a Grade 12 graduate. First winner was Bonnie Seguin, a first-year Kingston nursing student. ... After he told Magistrate P. C. Bergeron he thought his court appearance on theft charges was a farce, a 17-year-old city youth was slapped with a 30-day jail sentence for contempt of court. ... Two Standard-Freeholder newspaper carriers were honoured during National Newspaper Carrier Week. John Lavigne had 172 customers while Neil Hamilton delivered papers to 219 homes. The newspaper had 132 carriers. ... Vince D’Alessio’s Orchestra was playing at the Rapids Hotel in Valleyfield.

TRIVIA In May 1949 this former world heavy weight boxing champion was the referee for a professional wrestling card at the old Water Street Arena – 1) Gene Tunney, 2) Max Baer, 3) Jack Dempsey, 4) James Braddock, 5) Jersey Joe Walcott.

TRIVIA ANSWER In 1873 city resident Thomas Murphy purchased a horse and carriage and started Cornwall’s first taxi service.

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December 11, 1929 – September 21, 2020 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Vernon at Woodland Villa, Long Sault, Ontario after many challenging health issues. He was predeceased by his mother May A Division of Munro & Morris Funeral Home Holt and his father Rex Holt and his loving wife Lillian. He will be greatly missed by his sister Barbara Brown (Edgar) and his 2 nieces Linda (Steve) and Carolyn (Mike). Originally from Montreal, Lillian and Vernon moved to Cornwall in 1987. As a young man he was very involved in Sea Cadets winning a scholarship to attend the Naval Academy in B.C. which was not to be. He worked at Domtar as a Systems Analyst, then Empire Maintenance as Vice President, and Elgistan in Cornwall as Treasurer. After taking care of Lillian for a number of years he volunteered his services to CNETS Neuroendocrine Tumour Society as its Treasurer. He also became involved with the Cornwall Skating Club as its Treasurer. A life well lived with Lillian and himself with many vacations and celebrations with friends in their younger years. We wish to thank Sandra and Jeff for their loving care over many years, also Marlene, John, Russ and Coleen, and Peter all of whom were a large part of his life, the gang at Harv’s Diner who treated Vernon and Lillian like family, and the staff at Woodland Villa for their special care. Cremation has taken place with celebration of his life to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CNETS Canada, 333 Pitt Street, Suite 102, Cornwall, ON K6J 3R1 or online at www.cnets.ca. Online condolences may be made at: www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca

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ROYER, David Jean Joseph It is with great sadness that the family of David Jean Joseph Royer announce his sudden passing at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus, Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at the age of 69 years.

Dave will be missed greatly by his wife Margo (nee Bingley), children Danielle Royer (David Frison), Liane Royer Moore (Matthew Moore), Caitlyn Royer (John McCarthy), grandchildren Emma and Connor Frison-Royer, Austin and Hudson Moore, mother Yolanda Royer (Nelson Ouellet), brother Gary Royer (Sharon Budnick) as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Predeceased by his father Rosaire Royer.

A deck builder extraordinaire, some of Dave’s best work will live on at Hamilton’s Island. An intuitive and inspired gardener, his annual harvest was followed by the smells and sounds of extensive canning in the fall. He will be fondly remembered for his lovingly prepared meals and homemade treats for Thanksgiving and Christmas family gatherings. Well-read and politically engaged with a sharp wit and sense of humour, Dave was always up for a spirited exchange of ideas and opinions. Quiet time was relaxing with a good ebook or baseball game with Bella the pup always close by.

In lieu of a memorial service, the family asks that all who wish to participate make a donation to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada in Dave’s memory.

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PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT. Holy Spirit, You who make me see everything, and shows me the way to reach my ideals. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget all that is done to me; and You who are in all the instances of my life with me. I want to thank You for everything and to confirm once more, I never want to be separated from You, no matter how great material desired may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones. A person may pray this for three days without asking for their wish, after the third day, their wish will be granted, no matter how difficult it may be, and promise to publish this dialogue as soon as this favour is granted. Thank You to St. Anthony for favours received. M.R. 274752

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The International Rosary Rally On Saturday, October 10th, Catholics around the world will be gathering in small and large groups to pray the rosary. The rosary incapsulates our faith and belief in God’s Holy Trinity and the intercessory power of Mary through her Son, Jesus. The Rosary Rally commemorates the final, of a series of miraculous apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three children at Fatima, Portugal in 1917. Mary appeared to the children on the 13th of each month, from May though to

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The adults didn’t believe in the apparitions, so Mary promised the children she would give the people a sign on her last visit on the 13th of October. On that day, thousands of people of all faiths, agnostics and atheists alike, gathered to witness Mary’s appearance. Only

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This year, there will be thousands of Rosary Rallies around the world. We’ll be united in praying for our leaders to find the resolve to bring about peace for families, communities and countries where injustice, greed and hatred continue to divide God’s children.

Everyone is invited to join the Cornwall Rosary Rally at Blessed Sacrament Church on Saturday, October 10th at 12:00 noon. If you hear church bells ringing at noon, it will be a reminder that you can also pray the rosary in the comfort of your home.

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the children were able to see and hear Mary.

However, at noon, the expectant, rain-soaked crowd experienced an instant change when the sky cleared and everyone became dry.

When the people looked upward, they saw the sun spinning as though it would reach the earth. 70,000 people, on site and afar, witnessed this amazing miracle.

Mary is attributed with dozens of titles. On October 10th, we’ll honour Mary as Our lady of Fatima. We’ll recite the rosary, which she inspired hundreds of years ago, in remembrance of the significant events in the life of Jesus and her own life as His Mother.

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Jane in Bonville is wondering if anyone else is inundated with hornets. They are all over the front of my house, going under my wood shingles. Also, they are all over the pears and apples on the ground. I never had this before. I thought spring Ladybugs were bad enough. Scary.

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Seen on Facebook: Just want to send a big thumbs up to The Brick on Pitt St. We unfortunately had to purchase a new washing machine today as ours bit the biscuit yesterday. We went to the The Brick for the first time ever and we were treated like royalty. From our sales lady Wanda to the gentleman that delivered it; A1 service! My hats off to you all! Thank you for a wonderful experience! We will definitely be back.

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Link Road Name Change The City of Cornwall intends to change the name of Link Rd to Cornwall Centre Rd. www.Cornwall.ca/news

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Johanne Our Editor would like to thank everyone who supported his participation in the Agape Centre’s Hunger Awareness Challenge last week. Your support and donations do make a difference. If anyone would still like to offer their support to the Agape Centre, donations can always be sent to accounts@agapecentre. ca because for some, the challenge cannot end without your support.

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September 30 marks the end of the open air burning season in Cornwall. Nuisance/illegal burns can be reported by calling 911.

Here are four former Cornwall Royals along with former Owner & Manager of Dalbec Sports, Eugene Bergeron. Royals players pictured from left-to-right are: Mark Crawford, John Kirk, Scott Arniel, and Dale Hawerchuck. If you have a photo of yourself with a famous athlete, please email it to nseebruch@seawaynews.media for a chance to win two golf passes to Summerheights Golf Links. Last week’s winner was Ryan Flaro.

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Reader says: Kudos are in order so I figured a “thumbs up” to the Woods House Museum manager/curator. We had visitors from down under (lower Mason-Dixon line)…looking up heritage from Roxborough and area….they found a contact through the museum and also pertinent information located at Sixth Concession, Lodi Cemetary …… oh yes, all related to the name Hough…..Julianne Hough, actress and TV personality…. I have visited the museum after many years and “wow”….what a great change and noted designated rooms and information…..keep up the great work…..of course the heritage of Cornwall and area….

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A man buys a parrot and brings him home.

But the parrot starts insulting him and gets really nasty, so the man picks up the parrot and tosses him into the freezer so he can cool off.

He hears the bird squawking for a few minutes, but all of a sudden the parrot is quiet. The man opens the freezer door, the parrot walks out, looks up at him and says, “I apologize for offending you, and I humbly ask your forgiveness.”

The man says, “Well, thank you. I forgive you.”

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I heard that a member of the Cornwall Police Service was at the BMX track this weekend, don’t worry though, no one was in trouble.

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Once again came upon some irresponsible scooter drivers...in this town. One minute they want to be treated special by going down the wrong way on one way streets.....the next time they want to drive like a car by actually driving it in car lanes and using the turning lane: if you want to use your scooter on the roadways....GET PLATED AND PAY INSURANCE LIKE I DO! In case you were unaware, every Sept. 30 is Orange Shirt Day, a day dedicated to remembering Indigenous children who died and suffered in Canadian residential schools. The artist who designed the logo for this year’s nationwide campaign was Joe King of the Mohawks of Akwesasne First Nation.

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Fountains at the Justice Building (340 Pitt Street) and Memorial Park (corner of Second St W and Bedford St) will be lit with orange lights as of Tuesday night, and a banner is now in place at the Lamoureux Park clock tower.

“It’s so important that we recognize Orange Shirt Day,” said Mayor Bernadette Clement. “As we plan for the future and continue to grow our relationship with our neighbours in Akwesasne, we must look back and recognize and learn from our painful history.”

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Orange Shirt Day, held annually on September 30, aims to educated and promote awareness in Canada about the residential school system and the impact it has had on Indigenous communities for over a century.

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irritability, sad days, and difficulty making decisions.

Samson explained that Carefor staff have been conducting home visits, checkups over the phone, and socially distanced porch visits.

Carefor, formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, has been operating in Cornwall and United Counties for over 100 years, and 15 years as Carefor Health & Community Services. In that time, the organization has made deep connections in the communities they serve which help them manage these mental health issues.

“We are the only multi-service provider in these communities,” says Samson. “If people feel something is off, they tend to call our centres first. Our preexisting relationships help us stay on top of our clients’ mental health.”

Mental health, and physical health are both areas that are supported by Carefor.

Carefor’s meal delivery service has seen a steep increase in demand during the pandemic, as has their transportation program.

Carefor’s transportation program offers local residents a bridge to healthcare and community. It is an example of how something as simple as a ride to a medical

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If there’s one thing we have learned in healthcare it’s that you have to treat the whole person. Each issue is connected to something else – one’s mind, family, community all play a part in keeping them healthy.

Carefor’s mission is to work with all these in keeping their clients well and connected.

That mission is facing its greatest challenge in the COVID-19 pandemic, but Carefor has quickly adapted to meet that challenge and an ever-increasing demand on their services.

Jason Samson, Director of Operations for Carefor in the Eastern Counties, explained that they have seen an increase in mental health issues since the start of the pandemic, but that their staff have worked to maintain connections with clients.

“We know our clients well enough to know if they are not acting themselves,” Samson said.

Carefor has seen a rise in depression, and anxiety as a result of isolation over the past few months, and Samson said that these issues are particularly prevalent in rural areas.

Red flags that show signs of mental deterioration that Carefor staff look for in their visits include irregular sleep, poor diet,

appointment can have a tremendous physical and emotional impact.

Carefor Drivers offer seniors a link to their communities and support roughly 500 customers in Eastern Ontario. While this service has usually been supported by volunteers, Carefor has had to pivot and use staff to help keep their volunteers, many of whom are seniors themselves, safe during the pandemic.

Carefor Drivers have been busy and are focusing primarily on medical appointments at this time, such as cancer treatment follow-ups and dialysis.

The safety and security of their clients is paramount for Carefor. Carefor is the only service in the region that has an Elder Abuse program. The program’s coordinator has connections in all five counties and is experienced in dealing with emotional, physical, and financial abuse against seniors.

If anyone suspects an elder is experiencing abuse, they are encouraged to contact Carefor who will have their Elder Abuse Coordinator follow-up with the complaint. If the coordinator determines that intervention is necessary, Carefor has access to 10 crisis beds across the five counties of Eastern Ontario.

The goal of many of these programs is to address issues early with the goal of hospital avoidance, Samson explains. “This whole pandemic has made us really think outside the box to ensure our resources are used to the maximum.”

Carefor is more than a medical support service. It also provides important social

connection for seniors which they gain through contact with Carefor staff and with each other.One example of this is Karen McRobert, who began participating in Carefor’s dine-in service for seniors after a friend convinced her to go with him.

Karen has several food sensitivities, which Carefor has always been careful to acknowledge and work around.

“They have been so accommodating to me and so good to me, they feel like family,” Karen said.

Karen and her friend found themselves taking part in Carefor’s more social services, like dancing and dining more and more often, and in September, they got married.

“We went to Carefor’s drive-thru dining recently and when they announced we had gotten married, everyone started honking their horns in congratulations and we wound up dancing in the parking lot,” she said. “I can’t say enough good things about what Carefor does.”

Many in Cornwall know Carefor because of their operation of Carefor Hospice Cornwall, a service that supports people during the most difficult time in their lives. It is also a service that is much beloved in the Cornwall community.

Hospice, their mental health programs, and their programs supporting physical health are all a part of Carefor’s holistic approach to care.

“As a part of our mission we aim to keep our clients safe and at home for as long as possible,” Samson concluded.