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CORNWALL, Ontario – Nastassia Gravelle Dion owner of the Fox ‘n Jayne in Cornwall was giving out red balloons on Wednesday, May 26 to raise awareness of the difficulties facing hair salons and the beauty industry. On Thursday, May 20, Ontario Premier Doug Ford presented his plan to open the province after the latest COVID-19 related lockdown. Whereas golf courses and splashpads were allowed to open for the May long weekend and restaurants were promised to open on June 14, hair salons will have to wait until the first week of July to before they are allowed to see their customers again. Dion said that hair salons have only been allowed to be open for a total of six weeks so far in 2021, and without any ability to offer their services, beyond some limited curbside retail, their industry is suffering.
On Thursday, the Allied Beauty Association (ABA) and the Ontario Professional Hairstylists Association (OPHA) were protesting the lack of support their industry had received from the province during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ABA is calling on the Ford government to allow hair salons and other beauty establishments to open during the province’s first phase of their re-opening plan on June 14, or at least provide financial support to struggling businesses. “Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve done everything we’ve been asked to do,” Dion said, explaining that fron June 2020 to Dec. 26, 2020 the Fox ‘n Jayne saw 3,000 patrons, with zero cases of COVID-19 being linked back to their establishment. During the day on Thursday, Dion and aesthetician Madison Easton handed out roughly 80 balloons to local businesses and workers involved in the beauty industry.
Pictured from left-to-right are Madison Easton, aesthetician/lash technician and Nastassia Gravelle Dion owner of Fox ‘n Jayne (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).
“Its not just hairstylists who are affected by this, it is aestheticians, lash technicians, tattoo artists and more,” said Dion. Dion is asking the public to show their support by taking a picture of any red balloons
they see and share it with the hashtag #FordFailsBeauty or by posting it to the ABA Facebook page. The red balloons were provided by the Balloon Babes.
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Cornwall’s history by keeping it in the city. Going back to 2016 Cornwall City Council was aware that the train needed $100,000 worth of repairs, but year after year, Council chose not to invest the money. The deadlock around deciding where to move the train and whether or not to restore it lead the city to look at different options, and they found interest in the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario in Smiths Falls to take the train. On Feb. 3, 2021, Cornwall City Council voted to donate the train to the museum. As the first step in divesting itself of the train, the
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City of Cornwall announced on April 30 its intention to repeal the by-law that gave the train its heritage designation. “I believe de-designating this piece of our history is a horrible decision,” reads a letter Racine sent to Cornwall Council, administration and local media. “This is one of the few remaining pieces of our industrial heritage left, and this locomotive is one of four of its kind to still exist in Canada. It is also a huge slap in the face to the large number of volunteers who aid in promoting Cornwall’s heritage and history. A designation takes a lot of time and effort to research, present, and complete, and having already been voted on and passed through, I do not believe the original vote and decision should be reneged. If this de-designation is accepted, I sincerely hope all members of local heritage groups step down from their committees, because this decision shows great proof that the City of Cornwall believes their efforts are useless.” Racine says that she hopes that the City chooses to keep the train in Cornwall and move it to the Benson Centre, where it can be appreciated by city residents. She explained
Locomotive #17 at the corner of Ninth and Brookdale Avenue. Notice the sign on the front side of the train asking people not to climb on the structure (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News). that this location also made historic sense, as the train had a strong historical connection to the former Domtar lands that are adjacent to the site. Racine said that in future, she hoped that Cornwall City Council would set aside money annually for the maintenance of the train so that it does not fall into disrepair again. Racine’s petition has already garnered more than 1,400 signatures. Council has yet to accept or discuss the petition, but will likely do so at a Council meeting in the near future.
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This week’s about wrappers, not rappers. Drake, Lamar, Juice World, Pusha T. and Da Baby don’t turn my crank. I’m more into Denver, Lightfoot, Rogers and Belafonte. This week’s about wrappers, the packaging kind. In my books, the saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover” doesn’t hold much water. If there’s a P-51 Mustang and “Long Range Buddy” on the cover, I don’t expect to learn much about Medieval culinary practices. Wrapping is important. Banana designers did a poor job. Based on carrying lunches during six years of high school, bananas did not fare well. By lunch time their slightly green or golden yellow had morphed to bruise brown. Pears’ thin skins fared no better, but at least their skins did not have to be disposed of. Those experiences served me well during my years of hiking in the Adirondacks. Oranges were my fruit of choice. How clever were the citrus designers: leak-proof protective packaging and a skin colour that changed from green to orange to indicate ripeness. The orange marketing people even managed to come up with a clever name: ‘orange’. Ontario’s medevac helicopter service goes by that name, but it’s misspelled ‘ORNGE’. Sometimes the folks in the product protective packaging department go overboard.
Coconuts and Brazil nuts are a good example. Who wants to take a sledge hammer in a backpack? Blister wrap is another example: it can be opened only with a machete. However, some sacrifice protection for aesthetic appeal. The egg is the best example. Its smooth monocoque packaging is a marvel. Besides, the stringent economy of material used for protecting the yolk and white are to admired. I mentioned that the folks at the citrus factory came up with a really clever name for THE WINNER! – France’s Babybel mini cheeses are attractively and protectively packaged, their covering is bio-degradable and easy to open (thanks to a pull tab). Besides, their oranges. An example of getting a product cheeses are delicious. Win, win, win, win, win! (Photo by Nick Wolochatiuk) name wrong, really wrong are the marketing the incorrect photo alongside that week’s We further apologize to readers who missed folks for cow products. No wonder sour Dances With Words. We apologize for the Dances With Words last week. It will now cream sales have always come up short. A error and any confusion it may have caused. return to its regular weekly schedule. name like ‘ripe cream’, or ‘solid cream’ would have done far better. Some of you may have heard me go on and on regarding aviation lore, but while we’re on We know it’s been a tough year, BUT DON’T FORGET… the topic of product names, I’ll can’t resist mentioning some of the flying world’s ‘good, bad and the ugly’. ‘Dreamliner’, the name for Boeing’s 787 is a good. ‘Funk’ is one of the bads. Conroy’s B337GP’s name, ‘Pregnant Guppy’, comes up as one of the uglies. By the way, ‘Funk’ was the name of a 19341948 aircraft manufacturer. What comes to your mind after reading this? “He flew off in a blue funk.” As my finale to good packaging, I’ll make Call 613-933-0014 ext. 7258 or mention of the best easy to open and easy email: jmayer@seawaynews.media to close: Dad’s and Oreo cookies by Christie. to place your ad! Unfortunately, I find their packages very diffiDEADLINE: FRIDAY AT NOON (BEFORE WEDNESDAY EDITION) cult to close – their cookies are so good! Promo runs June 9, 16, 23 & 30 editions The May 12 edition of Seaway News ran
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The more I learn about Doug Ford’s re-opening plan for Ontario, the less I see the rhyme or reason of it. Last week, I talked about how restaurant patios should be allowed to be open. If kids are allowed to play on splashpads, then a household unit should be allowed to sit on a socially distanced patio, enjoy the summer weather, and support businesses who need it. This week, I will talk about barbershops, hair salons, and other beauty related businesses. While splashpads remain open, restaurants must wait until June 14 to open, which again, makes no sense. Barbershops and hair salons have been told not to expect to open until July. What sort of sense does that make? When restaurants re-open on June 14 there are no restrictions that I’m aware of that would prohibit members of different households from sitting together, but to be sitting with a barber, both while wearing masks, will not be allowed until the month after. Barbershops and hair salons have had it even harder during this past lockdown than most other businesses because they can provide a very limited form of curbside service. A hair salon can sell some products at curbside, but that does not make up for the missing revenue from not being able to have customer appointments. Additionally, barbershops and hair salons are probably cleaner than most
businesses to begin with anyway. Their instruments are sanitized between uses, they will likely still be wearing masks, and have ample cleaning supplies on hand as a matter of course. Just as an example of this last point, last April I wrote a story about Louise Gendron, owner of Studio 101 who was using her supply of sanitation products to make hand sanitizer for members of the Cornwall community. She couldn’t use the products for her business because this was during the first lockdown. Again, I go back to my first point, what is the rhyme or reason behind the Ford government’s re-opening plan? Kids can play at a splashpad, but at time of writing they aren’t back in school yet. When they are back in the classroom, they likely won’t be able to go to a restaurant. When they are able to sit at a restaurant, even with members of other households, they won’t be able to get a haircut. Prior to this latest lockdown, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) showed where most of the cases in the region were coming from and they weren’t coming from businesses like restaurants and barbershops, they were coming from workplaces and schools. Here is my speculation about how the government is handling its re-opening plan and I get the feeling that they are looking not just at public health data, but at poll numbers too. Doug Ford and his government are not exactly popular right now,
and let’s face it, few governments are scoring very high in the polls at the moment and it is because of the pandemic. The only logical reason I can think of as to why Doug Ford opened splashpads on the May long weekend and kept businesses closed is because he was hoping for a bump in the polls from parents. In June of 2018 the Progressive Conservatives won their first majority government after 15 years in the political wilderness. Little did they know that their time in government would include a pandemic that has forced them to take some unpopular positions, some justified, some not so much. A poll published last week by polling company Leger showed that Ford was down in his approval rating, with 53 per cent of respondents believed that the Premier’s handling of the pandemic
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Teacher Jeff Wilson’s woodworking students of Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School have been involved in the creation of the Tiny Forest’s sign. As of the writing of this article, due to Covid restrictions, the students have not been present in school allowing sufficient time to complete the wooden sign to be erected on the back railing for all to enjoy. The Tiny Forest was created for our community. Please drop by, this first visit will most certainly not be your last. You may even help yourself to rhubarb. For more information on Tree Action Arbre action group, please visit: https:// transitioncornwall.com
It is hard to say where the provincial political landscape will stand next June when we are due to have our next election, but the Progressive Conservatives could very well find themselves back in that political wilderness if they can’t turn things around. If there are good reasons for keeping restaurants closed until June 14, and hair salons closed until July, I have yet to hear the province justify those decisions. Readers, does it make sense to keep barbershops and hair salons closed until July, when splashpads are open now and restaurants soon will be? Email me a Letter to the Editor at nseebruch@seawaynews.meda
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We have all heard the expression, ‘Give an inch and they will take a mile’. This group took this expression to heart. The Cornwall Public library offered a small plot of land and a forest was planted, albeit at tiny one. Tree Action Arbre action group of Transition Cornwall + partnered with The
City of Cornwall, The Cornwall Public Library, and Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School to create an urban forest on the north west corner of Sydney and Second streets. Newly planted in the spring of 2020, it mostly contains varieties of native trees and shrubs, many providing edible fruit, along with wild flowers, ferns and bulbs. Some folks may have already enjoyed the blossoms of the crab apple trees and yellow of the daffodils as they bloomed this May. As the plants grow, the area will become a sanctuary for wildlife and a diminutive natural haven for people in Cornwall’s downtown core. The trees and other plants were chosen
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Chuck Li, one of the finest players to roll off Cornwall’s box lacrosse assembly line, is running out of halls of fame. The former junior Cornwall Wildcats star has been named to the Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) Hall of Fame. Li is also a member of the Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame, Oshawa Hall of Fame and Ontario Lacrosse (OLA) Hall of Fame. Li’s climb to lacrosse greatness followed a mindboggling path that started in 1955 when his parents bought the sixyear-old a one-way ticket to Toronto from his native Hong Kong to “visit” his grandparents. He left behind his parents, two brothers and a sister. He would not see them again until 1971. With his grandparents masquerading as his parents, he went from Chuck Li to Chuck Chin to keep immigration officials off his trail. He lived in Toronto and Trois Rivieres before moving to Cornwall three years after arriving in Canada. The surname situation became more complicated when for some unknown reason he was registered at Central Public School as Chuck Chan. A year later it was back to Chin. He joined the Cornwall Minor Lacrosse Association, as an peewee goalie for one season, and by the time he was 16 Li was a bona fide star with the Cornwall Wildcats who won an Ontario junior B championship and came close to claiming the national title. He caught the eye of legendary Oshawa Green Gaels coach/manager Jim Bishop. But his junior A rights belonged to Peterborough. Some deft manoeuvring by
the shrewd Bishop required Li to sit out a year to make him a free agent and move to Oshawa. Under the residency rule, this made him eligible to play for the Gaels. Sorry about that, Peterborough. That is when, now armed with a Canadian citizenship card thanks to an amnesty program, he reverted to his birth name Li which confused a lot of people back in Cornwall. Li tells the story about somebody from Oshawa talking to a former Cornwall man about one of the Gaels who was from Cornwall. He asked the guy from Cornwall if he knew about a Chinese kid called Chuck Li. The chap from Cornwall said he never heard of a Chuck Li but there was pretty good Chinese lacrosse player from Cornwall called Chuck Chin. He wondered if Chin and Li might know each other. In 1968 and 1969 the Gaels won the Minto Cup (national junior A championship) . Li, now an established star, was the team’s leading scoring in the 1969 run and second in league scoring. After the Gaels he joined the senior A Brooklin Redmen. He played in the new pro league with Toronto (drafted sixth overall), Detroit and Boston. Plagued by injuries, he called it quits at age 27. Now retired from General Motors, he lives in Oshawa but is a frequent visitor to his adopted home town. “I’ve always said Cornwall was my home town,” said Li. “I was lucky to have moved to Cornwall. It was the perfect place for me.” And Cornwall was lucky to have had him. *********** HERE ANB THERE Cornwall Police Board is expected to make Deputy Chief Shawna Spowart’s appointment as the next chief official when it meets Thursday. She will take over later this year when Dany Aikman retires. A new deputy chief
would replace the 82-year-old building that housed police and fire departments. With an eye on amalgamating many of the 287 municipal police forces, the Ontario Police Commission, headed up by former United Counties Crown attorney R. P. Milligan, was carrying out a study. ... Contestants for the La Semaine Francaise Queen title were Rose Gaudette, Doris Lecours, Sylvia Carriere, Gisele Lauzon, Marie Claire Lavigne, Lise Rozon,Gisele Quenneville and Celine Goulet. ... Nine of Classical College graduates receiving Bachelor of Arts degrees were from Cornwall: Roger Billard, Terry Bergeron, Andre Charette, Jean-Claude Lefebvre, Yves Vaillancourt, Gerald Lefebvre, Maurice Leger and Camille Trepanier. ... Cornwall Public School Board supervising principal Fred MacMillan was retiring after 40 years as a teacher, principal and supervisor. ... Three public board schools had new principals: David Hickey, East Front; Ray Thompson, Vincent Massey; and Charles Andrews, Sir John Johnson. ... A national survey showed Canadians favoured the Red Ensign over the Maple Leaf design as the country’s flag. ... Cornwall native Brian Rouleau enlisted with the U. S. Army and was undergoing basic training at Fort Dix, N. J. He would later serve two tours in Vietnam as a staff sergeant. ... Doug Casselman held Lloyd George Wharfmen to one hit – a home run by Gary Jarvis – as Courtaulds won its third straight North End Fastball League game, a 4-1 victory, with Casselman on the mound. He had 12 strike-outs. QUOTED “Do a little more than you’re paid to. Give a little more than you have to. Try a little harder than you want to. Aim a little higher than you think possible, and give a lot of thanks to God for health, family, and friends.” – Art Linkletter
generational pain continues and as support for healing. Our hearts and thoughts are with the survivors of residential schools, their families, and families whose loved ones never came home. Our neighbours, the Mohawks of Akwesasne, are an important part of our community and we must try harder to recognize and acknowledge this dark history and to understand the impact it has had on indigenous people and their communities. In order to do better and be better, we must all seek a deeper understanding of indigenous history, culture, and the lived experience of
generational pain and racism that still exists today. June is Indigenous History Month: a time to learn from the past, connect with our neighbours, and plan for a future that treats all Canadians respectfully and with dignity. Please take time to learn about Indigenous history in Canada and around the world. You can always reach me at bclement@ cornwall.ca or find me on Facebook. Bernadette Clement, Mayor of Cornwall
City flags are lowered this week
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We lowered them in recognition of the 215 children whose remains were found at a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C. Our sadness does not compare to the
suffering and injustice that Indigenous Canadians have endured. The discovery of these remains serves as a reminder of the cruelty and horrendous conditions that Indigenous children and their families have experienced. It also shows the insufficient attention paid to investigating this cultural genocide, finding answers and acknowledging intergenerational pain. Grand Chief Abram Benedict and I have been in touch to discuss how the City of Cornwall can offer its support. We have lowered our flags with profound respect in recognition that the
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Bill Makinson, signing off NICK SEEBRUCH
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CORNWALL, Ontario – After a decades long career in community television that began in 1976, Bill Makinson has decided to hang up the boom mic, put away the camera, and say “that’s a wrap” on his last production. Makinson, who’s started off as a volunteer with the then Rogers community TV station in Cornwall, announced on Thursday, May 27 that his last day with what is now YourTV Cornwall will be June 4. He is retiring and moving to Amherstview near Kingston, ON to be closer to one of his two daughters, and grandchildren. Born and raised in Cornwall, Makinson began in 1976 with his first gig as a volunteer cameraman covering Cornwall City Council and home games of the Cornwall Royals junior hockey team. In 1978 music fans might remember Makinson’s weekend show “Playback ’78” which ran Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons for six months. Makinson would play favourite records on that show, hold quizzes and take calls from viewers. The experience he got with music on that show lead him to a short stint as the DJ for Disco Wheels in 1979. While continuing to volunteer occasionally in community television with Cogeco, Makinson began his career at the Domtar paper mill in 1984. In 1995 Makinson was drawn back into television with his participation in Public Service Announcement Safety
Day videos made for Domtar. Through the creation of these videos, Makinson reconnected with Calvin Killoran of Cogeco in 1995. Calvin eventually helped him get a part-time job at Cogeco. One of the major events that Makinson covered during this time was the Special Olympics Opening Ceremoney that was being held in Cornwall. Makinson remembers Bruce Maynard leased a satellite feed which broadcast the images Makinson was recording on a handheld camera for Rogers across Ontario. “That was one of the major events that I covered early on,” he said. Makinson found himself wearing both hats in Dec. 2005 when Domtar announced that it would be ceasing operations in Cornwall, going from hearing the news to covering the reactions of his colleagues. Shortly after Domtar closed, Makinson began his full-time career in community television. Makinson remembers covering major community events in his time at YourTV, including the Shorty Jenkins Curling Classic that was held in Cornwall in 2017, 2018, and 2019, as well as three Ontario Men’s Curling championship tournaments. Makinson also fondly remembers interviewing individuals such as the late Max Keeping whenever he was in Cornwall for events such as the United Way of SD&G Fall Campaign launch. “He always stopped for an interview and was so nice to talk to,” Makinson
remembers. Makinson said that one thing he’s always enjoyed about working in community TV in Cornwall is just how close-knit the Cornwall community is. “Being able to have a chat with your mayor one-on-one and you aren’t talking about city issues, you’re just talking about family,” he said. Not only has Makinson been involved in community television, he’s also been serving the community itself. His community involvement began in 2006 when Darcy Grant recruited him onto the board of Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Cornwall, where he eventually became Board Vice President, and then Board President. Makinson also became involved with the MS Golf Tournament with Todd Lalonde. When that event looked like it would cease after 25 years, Makinson stepped up to help keep it going alongside Karen Torrie-Racine. Makinson also chaired the United Way of SD&G’s Fall Campaign for two years, and more recently has helped run the Crafting a Cure fundraiser in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He says that his community involvement both professionally and altruistically was possible thanks to the support of his family. “You can’t do these things without the support of your family,” he said. “My wife (Sue) has always been there. I’ve missed birthdays and family events and she has been far more
YourTV’s Bill Makinson. Submitted photo. than supportive and so have my kids. I can’t thank my family enough and I can’t thank this community enough.” Makinson says that he looks forward to his retirement and that he and Sue have found a house in the same neighbourhood as their daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren in Amherstview.
Incredible Edible plant give-away hands out over 2.5K plants NICK SEEBRUCH
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CORNWALL, Ontario – From four locations across the city, the Incredible Edible Plant give-away over 2,500 plants on Saturday, May 29.
Transition Cornwall+’s Food Action Group was giving away tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and more from the Local Fill on Pitt St., Home Hardware on Vincent Massey Dr., Food Basics on Second St. E, and from the c-cans at the Cornwall Square.
The tomato and pepper plants were donated to the event by Marlin Orchards, with the rest being donated by the Cornwall gardening community. The plants that were being given away ranged from those easy to maintain for novice
gardeners right up to more difficult plants for advanced green thumbs. “We want to encourage gardening so we have things that are easier to grow to more challenging plants like perennials and herbs,” said Kat Rendek of the Food Action Group.
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4 things you should do when buying a boat Do you want to buy a boat so you can enjoy life on the water this summer? If so, here are four things you should do when making your purchase. 1. CONSIDER YOUR REQUIREMENTS The first thing you need to do is determine how you plan to use your boat. If you want to cruise around large bodies of water, for example, you’ll need a boat that can withstand waves. Once you determine what type of boat suits your needs, you can narrow down your options. 2. LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT MODELS Before purchasing a boat, you should research your options. It’s a good idea to consult professionals and ask friends and family members who own boats for their advice. You should also attend boat shows and visit marinas to see the types
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FedDev Ontario soutient la relance du secteur touristique dans l’Est de l’Ontario COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LA MINISTRE DU DÉVELOPPEMENT ÉCONOMIQUE ET DES LANGUES OFFICIELLES ONTARIO - L’industrie du tourisme de l’Est de l’Ontario est essentielle à la vitalité de la région et contribue de manière importante à l’économie du Canada. Qu’il s’agisse de son secteur riverain extraordinaire, de ses centres-villes dynamiques ou de ses attractions touristiques culturelles autochtones, la région attire des millions de visiteurs par année. Aujourd’hui, Marie-France Lalonde, secrétaire parlementaire de la ministre du Développement économique et des Langues officielles (FedDev Ontario et Langues officielles), a annoncé un investissement non
remboursable de 750 000 $ de FedDev Ontario pour soutenir l’industrie du tourisme dans les collectivités de l’Est de l’Ontario. Avec un investissement de 500 000 dollars, la Regional Tourism Organization 9 (RTO 9) fournit des contributions non remboursables pouvant atteindre 20 000 dollars aux entreprises touristiques locales. s contributions appuient les entreprises locales à s’adapter et à rouvrir éventuellement leurs portes en fournissant une aide financière pour des activités telles que la rénovation et le réaménagement des locaux, l’achat de matériel, d’appareils fixes et d’équipement de protection individuelle (EPI), ainsi qu’un soutien en matière de technologies et de numérisation. Le projet est réalisé en partenariat avec la Ville de Brockville, les comtés
unis de Leeds Grenville, le comté de Frontenac et Lennox et Addington, la Baie de Quinte, la SADC des 1000 Îles et la SADC de Frontenac et il permettra de soutenir plus de 60 entreprises et de maintenir 135 emplois. La tour des Mille-Îles, une attraction emblématique située au cœur du Sud-Est de l’Ontario, a reçu des fonds pour couvrir les dépenses liées aux EPI, à la signalisation pour la distanciation sociale et à un système de billetterie chronométré pour la sécurité des visiteurs et du personnel. Avec un investissement de 250 000 $, la Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce, en partenariat avec la SADC de Cornwall et les comtés, les comtés unis de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry, la Ville de Cornwall, le Conseil mohawk du développement
économique d’Akwesasne et l’Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario ont créé un fonds similaire. Une fois terminé, ce projet devrait permettre de soutenir plus de 40 entreprises et de maintenir 50 emplois. Avec l’aide de collaborateurs des Premières nations, le projet fournit également un soutien ciblé aux entreprises dirigées par des membres de la communauté autochtone. Avec ce soutien, Stonehouse Vineyard, à Alexandria, a pu rénover sa terrasse, offrant ainsi un espace plus sûr pour accueillir les invités. Le gouvernement du Canada s’efforce de soutenir ces entreprises et ces collectivités en les aidant à maintenir leurs emplois et à préparer le secteur du tourisme pour revenir en force dans l’avenir.
Reconnaissance provinciale pour Martial Levac COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LE CSDCEO
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ONTARIO - Lors du 23e Congrès annuel de l’Association franco-ontarienne des conseils scolaires catholiques (AFOCSC), qui a eu lieu le 15 mai dernier, M. Martial Levac, viceprésident du Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’est de l’Ontario (CSDCEO), s’est vu remettre le Prix d’excellence en éducation catholique de l’AFOCSC. M. Levac siège à la table politique du CSDCEO depuis plus de 20 années. M. Levac a contribué avec leadership à des dossiers de grande envergure au sein du CSDCEO. Il a activement participé à la création du CSDCEO tel que nous le connaissons aujourd’hui et a toujours été une personne
activement impliquée au niveau de la prise de décisions au sein de la table politique du CSDCEO. L’AFOCSC agit en tant que porte-parole des conseils scolaires catholiques de langue MARTIN LEVAC française en Ontario. Au service de ses membres, elle défend leurs intérêts et promeut l’éducation catholique de langue française auprès de la communauté ontarienne et des gouvernements. L’organisation remet annuellement le Prix d’excellence en éducation catholique à une conseillère ou un
conseiller scolaire pour sa contribution exceptionnelle dans le domaine de l’éducation catholique de langue française. « Je tiens à féliciter M. Levac pour cette reconnaissance bien méritée. M.Levac est un modèle de construction identitaire francophone et catholique, et un leader hors pair. Nous sommes choyés d’avoir des conseillères et conseillers scolaires à la table du Conseil qui sont passionnés et qui ont à cœur la réussite des élèves qui nous sont confiés dans nos écoles catholiques de langue française. », de dire François Bazinet, président du CSDCEO. Le Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO) est en croissance au niveau des inscriptions. Il assure
l’éducation à plus de 10 200 élèves, répartis dans plusieurs centres de la petite enfance (garderies), 25 écoles élémentaires, 7 écoles secondaires et le Centre d’éducation et de formation de l’Est ontarien (CÉFEO). En plus d’avoir le plus haut taux de diplomation de la région (92,9 %), le CSDCEO offre des programmes pour la réussite de tous les élèves, un enseignement basé sur les valeurs catholiques, un français de qualité et un certificat de bilinguisme. Le CSDCEO est le plus grand réseau d’écoles de langue française dans les cinq comtés de Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott et Russell et aussi le plus grand employeur sur ce territoire. Le CSDCEO, c’est une tradition d’excellence !
FSLD: les employés non vaccinés devront rendre des comptes en Ontario PAR ÉMILIE PELLETIER, INITIATIVE DE JOURNALISME LOCAL ONTARIO - Chaque membre du personnel des foyers de soins de longue durée (FSLD) de l’Ontario devra dorénavant fournir une preuve de vaccination contre la COVID-19 pour chaque dose. Un employé qui s’y oppose devra fournir une raison médicale documentée pour ne pas être vacciné ou participer à un programme éducatif sur les avantages de la vaccination et les risques de ne
pas être vacciné. L’Ontario veut devenir la première province du Canada à rendre obligatoire l’adoption par les établissements pour aînés de politiques d’immunisation contre la COVID-19 pour le personnel. Selon de nouvelles politiques du ministère des Soins de longue durée, chaque membre du personnel devra se faire vacciner contre la COVID-19. Raison médicale Ceux qui ne le font pas devront prouver au
moyen d’une raison médicale qu’ils ne peuvent pas être vaccinés, ou participer à une formation sur les bienfaits de la vaccination contre le coronavirus. Les établissements de soins de longue durée devront avoir mis en place leurs politiques d’immunisation du personnel d’ici le 1er juillet 2021. Le gouvernement assure qu’il aidera les foyers à mettre en place ces politiques en identifiant les ressources pour informer les travailleurs.
Statistiques En Ontario, 97% des résidents de foyers de soins de longue durée sont entièrement immunisés, selon les données de la santé publique. Quant aux membres du personnel, plus de 89% ont reçu au moins une dose, et 66% ont reçu leurs deux doses jugées nécessaires par les fabricants pour être complètement immunisés. Cet article a été initialement publié dans Le Droit.
L’Ontario atteint son plus bas niveau de cas quotidiens en trois mois PAR ÉMILIE PELLETIER, INITIATIVE DE JOURNALISME LOCAL Moins de 1000 nouveaux cas de COVID-19 ont été enregistrés dimanche en Ontario , une première depuis le 4 mars dernier Ce sont précisément 916 infections au coronavirus qui ont été répertoriées dimanche. Au total depuis le début de la pandémie,
l’Ontario a recensé plus de 530 000 infections. Les autorités sanitaires ont constaté 125 945 cas confirmés du variant préoccupant B.1.1.7 (Royaume-Uni), 2822 cas confirmés du variant P.1 (Brésil) et 948 cas confirmés du variant B.1.351 (Afrique du Sud). Dimanche, 13 Ontariens ont perdu la vie aux mains de la COVID-19, portant le bilan
total des décès à 8757. La même journée, 731 personnes atteintes du coronavirus étaient hospitalisées, dont 617 aux soins intensifs. La santé publique rapporte que 18 226 tests de dépistage de la COVID-19 ont été effectués durant la journée de dimanche. En province, neuf millions de doses des vaccins contre la COVID-19 ont été
administrées. Dimanche, 97 747 personnes ont offert leurs bras pour recevoir l’un de ces vaccins. On compte 43,7% de la population ontarienne qui attend toujours sa première dose. Cet article a été initialement publié dans Le Droit.
Descendant of residential school survivors remembers lost children NICK SEEBRUCH
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CORNWALL, Ontario – On Tuesday, June 1, residents of Akwesasne setup a shrine in memory of the 215 Indigenous children who’s bodies were discovered on Thursday, May 27 on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. The shrine, as well as signs of protest were setup in front of the St. Columban’s Catholic Church on Fourth St. W. in Cornwall by Georgina Lazore and Tara Francis. The Catholic Church had a role in running some of the residential schools. The last residential school closed in 1996. The protest signs read “these babies had families who loved them,” and “be accountable churches.” Francis and Lazore said that St. Columban’s Church was supportive of
them placing the protest signs on the church door and creating the shrine in front of the main entrance. “They showed really great support,” Francis said. “They are allowing us to be on site for 10 days.” The shrine included clothing, toys, and food and will be left in place for 10 days to honour the children who died. “Within our culture, you give food every night to the deceased for 10 days so that they can take it with them to the sky world,” said Francis. Lazore moved to the Cornwall area in 1991 from Lillooet, BC, where she was
part of the St’át’imc First Nation. Members of Lazore’s family attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School where the mass grave of children’s bodies was found. “I am happy it’s been uncovered,” Lazore said. “We’ve been called liars.” Lazore explained that she herself almost went to the Kamloops Indian Residential School, but was kept out by her parents. She calls herself a first generation residential school survivor. “I cried when my friends and cousins and aunties and uncles were taken
away on the buses,” she said. “My parents told me I could never ever go, but would never tell me why. I thank them for saving me.” The municipalities of the City of Cornwall and the United Counties of SD&G both lowered their flags to half mast in recognition of the sad discovery in Kamloops, as did the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). “It is an emotion and sad discovery,” said MCA Grand Chief Abram Benedict. “For some of those who attended residential schools this brings back some sad and painful memories.” Lazore and Francis say that they plan to hold a protest march on Saturday, June 5 that will begin in front of St. Columban’s Church at 2 p.m.
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On behalf of our Hospital Foundation team, I’d like to extend immense thanks to our community for the strong response we received from local teams, families and organizations who entered – or voted in – our “We Stand Behind our Healthcare Frontlines” contest in partnership with Dairy Queen. From video submissions to artwork, lawn signs to decorated landmarks, the communal creativity celebrating healthcare workers at CCH was inspiring. The winning prize of $1,000, awarded to an entry on behalf of the Long Sault community, will purchase summer programming for children in their village. It’s amazing what a month can do. As I write
this column, the scenario at our hospital is much more optimistic than it was in April, and I think we all have high hopes for a healthier, happier summer ahead. Given the difficult months behind us, our team and partners at DQ are doubling down on our commitment to spread local positivity – and we’re asking you to join us. Throughout the month of June, we’ll be collecting nominations for a “Window of Healthcare Heroes” to be unveiled at Cornwall Dairy Queen later this summer. This window will showcase names of local healthcare workers who have made a difference in our community, and it will stand proud at DQ from midJuly through September. If we receive enough names, a second window will be allocated to celebrate exceptional local care. Please join us in making this program a success. Together we can recognize the professionals who continue dedicating long days and nights to the care of local patients, celebrating their incredible resilience throughout the pandemic. All healthcare workers are eligible for recognition – whether or not they work at CCH. Want to acknowledge a healthcare
professional who is special to you? Please help us fill DQ’s “Window of Healthcare Heroes” by following these easy steps: 1. Visit our CCHF website: www.cornwallhospitalfoundation.ca and click on the “We Stand Behind our Healthcare Frontlines” button on the front page. 2. Enter the name and profession of the healthcare hero you’d like to recognize, so we can acknowledge them properly on DQ’s “Window of Healthcare Heroes”. 3. Provide a donation in tribute to their care – tribute donations are being collected at $25, $50, $100 or another amount at your discretion. All donations will support urgently needed equipment used by frontline healthcare workers at CCH. Our program has just begun, and already we’ve received the following names for recognition – please acknowledge their care, nominate your own healthcare hero, and encourage others to participate, too! Dr. Ziyad Alsani Andrew Bissonnette, RN Dr. Lee Carson Krista Coleman, RPD
Kenzie Flaro, RN Carol Hollingsworth, RN Jessica Kibbee, RN Nathalie Lamarche, RP Stacey Leblanc, PSW Dr. Leah Nchama Susan Sauve, RN Dr. Mary Smar Holly Smith, RN Mackie Thomas, RPN
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CORNWALL, Ontario – Cornwall City Council voted to keep moving forward with the proposed new fire hall in the north end of the city, despite the fact that a promised training facility is not included in the current design. The lack of a training facility in the current design of the proposed fire hall, which would be located at the corner of Brookdale Ave. and Tollgate Rd., was quickly leapt upon by councillors. Cornwall Fire Services (CFS) Chief Jeff Weber explained that adding the live fire training facility to the plans now would increase the cost by $2 to $3 million. The current cost of the project stands just shy of $10 million. “I do think a really large part of this was the training centre. I was disappointed not to see it,” said Councillor Eric Bergeron. “When I look at the budget, and see the $10 million, plus the $2 (million) we’ve already spent,
plus now adding a training centre which is an unknown cost, I think we should hit the pause button on this project and look at it again.” The land for the new fire hall was purchased in 2019 for $2 million. The cost of the project has already risen by roughly $900,000 since it was first presented in open Council in January of 2020. Despite the lack of a live fire training facility, Council decided to move forward with the project. “I think the location is fine. I’m perfectly fine with it. The money is more than anticipated,” said Councillor Dean Hollingsworth. “If you don’t do this, then what are you going to do? If we do nothing, we leave the northern part of the city without as effective fire service as we’d like to have.” Mayor Bernadette Clement said that delaying the project would see costs continue to rise, and pressed Chief Weber to return to Council with data showing the
An artist’s rendering of the proposed new fire hall.
benefits of this investment, particularly how the new fire hall would affect CFS response times. “This is a big cost for our community, so we need to hear exactly why this infrastructure is necessary to our community,” she said. The new fire hall will replace the current CFS headquarters on Fourth St. E., which was first built in 1970 and will be closed
upon completion of the new building. Council voted in favour nine-to-two to proceed with formulating a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the construction of the new fire hall, with Mayor Clement and councillors Carilyne Hébert, Elaine MacDonald, Todd Bennett, Maurice Dupelle, Claude McIntosh, Glen Grant, Dean Hollingsworth and Syd Gardiner voting in favour with councillors Eric Bergeron and Justin Towndale voting against.
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RERC announce fifth round of emergency food hampers NICK SEEBRUCH
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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Regional Emergency Response Council (RERC) has announced that it will be providing a fifth round of emergency food hampers. The hampers, which are funded through the Social Services Relief Fund are being made available to vulnerable residents and their families in Cornwall, the United Counties of SD&G, and Akwesasne. “The City of Cornwall has been very fortunate to receive funding through the Social Services Relief Fund provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. As indicated by the Ministry, the housing and homelessness sectors in Ontario have had to alter the ways in which we provide services to
vulnerable populations due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This funding has been made available to Service Managers to help support the demands in their area, in order to safely and successfully transition to recovery. As part of the transition to recovery, we are very pleased to be partnering with the Regional Emergency Response Committee to provide funding for the food hamper initiative and are very appreciative of their support in administering this initiative,” said Mellissa Morgan, Manager of the City of Cornwall’s Social & Housing Services Department. Registration for the hampers opens today, May 31 and will remain open until Friday, June 11 at 4 p.m. The last round of food hampers that were being distributed in March of this year saw 150 individuals make a request for a food hamper
on the first day of registration. To register for a food hamper, individuals in need are asked to call 613-936-0306 ext 253 and leave a detailed message with the person’s name, phone number, full address, and how many people live in the household. Registrations will be responded to within two business days. This round of registration may end sooner based on demand. “The majority of referrals will be received from over 50 community agencies however we know that not all vulnerable people are connected with community support services. Therefore, we will once again offer a self-referral process to ensure no one is left behind as food insecurity continues to be an issue that too many of our friends and neighbours are faced with during this pandemic,” said Carilyne Hébert, Executive Director of the
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Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area. The hampers will be distributed on June 21 at the former Home Hardware on the corner of Pitt St. and Thirteenth St. Those who are interested in volunteering to help distribute the food hampers are asked to email stephanie@ sdccornwall.ca or call 613-936-0306 ext 253. “As many of us begin to see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel in respect to the pandemic, those that were the hardest hit by its economic impact continue to suffer. These hampers bring hope and comfort to some for which full recovery will take months, if not years. We at the United Way/Centraide SDG are proud to be part of the team leading these Emergency Hamper initiatives,” said Juliette Labossière, Executive Director of United Way/ Centraide SD&G
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John Gordon Construction is a family business with work opportunities in multiple disciplines of the construction industry. We offer competitive wages, training, and room for advancement. Working at heights training will be considered and asset.
Send your resume to: jeff@johngordonconstruction.com 830 Campbell St Unit 3, Cornwall ON K6H 6L7 Phone 613-932-1293 ext 224 Fax 613-937-3656
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• Completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent. • Licensed to operate and or drive a variety of equipment and machinery including but not limited to Tandem Snow Ploughs, Township pick-up trucks, mowing equipment, backhoe, front loader etc. • Ability to operate and travel in a variety of vehicles/equipment and perform duties in all types of weather and under inclement conditions. • Previous 1-2 years’ experience and knowledge of the operation and maintenance of powered equipment such as whipper snippers, chainsaws and small hand tools etc. • Effective verbal and listening communications skills. • Possess and maintain a valid Class DZ Drivers’ License and clean driver’s abstract. Qualified and interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume via email to: Cyndi DeVries Human Resources Advisor cdevries@southglengarry.com no later than Friday June 11, 2021 - 4:00pm. A full job description can be found on the Township website.
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LAWN SPECIALIST NEEDED Enjoy an outdoor work experience, for a private estate, maintaining lawn and working alongside a dynamic team. Responsibilities include: • Mowing & Trimming Grass • Watering in selected areas • Seeding & Fertilizing • Patch work, problem solving • Ordering and applying necessary products to treat grass
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In accordance with the “Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act”, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the Human Resources Advisor, or designate.
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Niece & Goddaughter October 2, 1977 – June 5, 2020
Of all the many blessings However great or small To have had you for a niece Was the greatest one of all The family chain is broken now And nothing seems the same But as God takes us one by one The chain will link again Love Aunt Kay & Ken
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If we could visit heaven even for a day, Maybe for a moment the pain would go away. I’d put my arms around you and whisper words so true That living life without you is the hardest thing to do. No matter how we spend our days, no matter what we do No morning dawns or evening falls when we don’t think of you. Love forever, Mom, Dad, Noah, Stacey, Maddie, Tony
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Resumes To: Brian Villeneuve 244 11TH St. W. Cornwall, ON K6J 3B2 Email: office@cornwallgravel.ca
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Annual General Meeting Assemblée générale annuelle
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Paisiblement à la maison, bien entourée de sa famille, le mercredi 26 mai 2021 à l’âge de 82 ans, est décédée COLETTE VÉZINAD’AMATO, épouse de FEU Jacques D’Amato. Elle nous a quittés en douceur après un courageux combat contre le cancer. Elle laisse dans le deuil sa fille chérie, Nathalie D’Amato, son gendre adoré, Mark Haydock, ses précieux petits-enfants, Alex Haydock et Marika Haydock, sa soeur bien-aimée, Suzanne Vézina ainsi que ses beaux-frères, neveux, nièces, cousins, cousines, parents et amis très chers. Colette nous a démontré au cours des derniers mois les vrais visages de la résilience et de la force intérieure. Comme elle l’a fait tout au long de sa vie, sa bonté, sa bienveillance et son grand cœur nous ont guidés et réconfortés durant ses derniers mois de vie. Selon ses volontés, une cérémonie privée aura lieu ultérieurement. Vos témoignages peuvent se traduire par des dons en sa mémoire à la Société canadienne du cancer. Vous êtes invités à transmettre un message de sympathie à la famille au www.barkerfh.com
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Due to COVID-19, the Annual General Meeting will deal with Governance matters only.
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POTVIN, Dearna (née Lepage) – On May 25, 2021 at CAREFOR Cornwall Hospice; age 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Martin Moreau. Loving mother of Gerald Potvin (Sharon), Jack Potvin and Maurice Potvin (Suzanne). Adored grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 8. Cherished sister of Edward Lepage (Agathe), Roger Lepage (late Betty), Joan Cashion (Cameron), Charlene Dyer (Keith), Ray Lepage (Mary-Lee), Wayne Lepage (late Florence), Debbie Mondoux and June Malette (James). Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Gertrude (née McLaughlin) Lepage. Also predeceased by her son Allan Potvin, her infant daughter “Babe”, her siblings Elnore Sauve (late Marcel), Rene Lepage, Gary Lepage (late Ferne) and by her sister-in-law June Lepage. Dear friend of Janet Lepage. Dearna will be lovingly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Controlled visitation will be held at LAHAIE & SULLIVAN CORNWALL FUNERAL HOMES, WEST BRANCH, 20 Seventh Street West (613-932-8482) from 5 pm until 8 pm on Friday June 4, 2021. Private Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in St. Andrews West Church. Due to restrictions, we encourage guests to reserve a time by clicking the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0C4EAFA72BA1FFC16-visitation7 Please call the Funeral Home at 613-932-8482 should you require assistance booking your time for visitation. The family invite you to join the Funeral Mass by livestream on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at https://www.facebook.com/louis.groetelaars As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or CAREFOR Cornwall Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolences may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca
Turtles on the move in RRCA Conservation areas PROVIDED BY RRCA
SOUTH GLENGARRY, Ontario – The arrival of warmer weather has been attracting more than local residents to the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA)’s three Conservation Areas in the region. Turtles are now a frequent sight at Cooper Marsh, Charlottenburgh Park and Gray’s Creek Conservation Areas, either basking on floating logs and platforms, or nesting where appropriate locations are found. “Females will be on the lookout for ideal nesting sites,” says Brendan Jacobs, Stewardship Specialist at the RRCA. “They will often nest on open trails and in gardens or lawns, where the loose, well drained, and
sunlit soil makes for ideal nesting conditions. Unfortunately, they often choose roadside shoulders for the same reason, and so expose themselves to being injured or killed by motor vehicles” he adds. Jacobs urges motorists to drive with caution and pay attention to turtle crossing signs in the area. “Should you happen to see a turtle on a roadway, if it is safe to do so, you can help it to cross by lifting it with a hand on each side of the turtle, between the front and back legs, and bringing it to the other side of the road in the direction it was originally heading,” Jacobs says, adding that people should stay at least 10 meters away from a nesting turtle. The RRCA’s Conservation Areas are
important turtle habitat. The RRCA will be constructing and installing fifteen additional turtle basking platforms at Cooper Marsh during the month of June. “These platforms will both enhance the turtle habitat at Cooper Marsh and provide an increased opportunity for visitors to see and experience turtles in their natural environment,” says Jessica Herrington, Stewardship Coordinator at the RRCA, who is overseeing the project. Turtle sightings can be reported to Ontario Nature’s Reptile and Amphibian Atlas at www. ontarionature.org. Conservation Area visitors are reminded to clean up after their dogs and keep them on a leash. Dogs are not permitted at Cooper
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I met my girlfriend whilst she was working at A reader would like to say thank you to the the zoo. gentleman in front of her at Food Basics There she was in her uniform – straightaway I check out last week who so kindly paid for knew she was a keeper. her $25 in groceries...it was a very nice act of kindness and she really appreciated it.
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Jane in Bonville says omg this is the worst year ever for ticks. My Stella has 11 so far and 6 in my house. Its a terrible little bloodsucking insect. I called vet, and medicine is one shot for $25. I thought chickens attracted them when they were babies, in-house but guess not. Stella rolls in grass, or is it my 64 house plants, guess I will just keep on picking them off Stella. CTV news said this was a bad year for ticks. Yikes! Be sure to lock your car at night. With the warmer weather we usually see a spike in losers trying to take things that aren’t theirs.
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Reader says: I would like to send out a huge thank you to Jesse Merkley for his very kind gesture on Saturday, May 29th. My grandson was thrilled and we will definitely be paying it forward. Reader says: Why is the city hiring expensive consultants to locate and design a new Firehall. Very simple, Purchase the old Home Hardware building on Pitt and 13th. put a committee together to redisign the existing building. Great location. Would save taxpayers millions of dollars. Not that complicated. Have a cute pet that just needs to be shared with the world? Email their picture Here’s a photo of our daughter Jessica and a short caption to nseebruch@seawith Youppi whom sh e met at a sports waynews.media for them to appear in our Pet conference in Ottawa. Even though he’s not Corner. an athlete he helps cheer and motivate the fans and team of the Montreal Canadiens. Reader says: There are probably a few race tracks in the city. Living in the residential area Do you have a photo with a famous on Montreal Road I can attest to this the athlete you’d like to share? speed & noise level is horrendous. No deterEmail it to rents. Every possible noise gadget that can nseebruch@seawaynews.media for a chance to win a Boston Pizza coupon be added to some of these vehicles and motorcycles is ridiculous We have 2 retirefor a Free large gourmet pizza for ment homes in the area, to cross over to the Dine in only. Details on coupon. path is dangerous if you have any mobilLAST WEEK’S WINNER WAS bike ity issues. I propose a 40km. Speed limit, LAUREL HENDERSON higher fines and increase of signage.
Kinsmen Club of Cornwall “Zoom” into celebrate another local general meeting this week with “Budda Boom” Eastside Marios being the restaurant club members ordered from.” If we cannot meet in person, the best option is order in a meal (support local) and have a great fellowship says Pres. JM Lemoeligou. Have a community comment you would like to share? Email nseebruch@seawaynews.media for it to appear in Scuttlebutt. Reader says: Camp ground in Cornwall set back again. Councillors should have a campground that is designed to make money 💰 not paid for by the taxpayers. Macintosh thinks that campers go camping to get out of town that is baloney. Campers go camping to be with friends, relatives, out of town visitors and all that will be spending in the city. Just like Boaters that go to Cornwall Marina to Camp and go boating. Keep in mind that most local campsites have been full of outsiders, on long weekends. They don’t come to Cornwall too shop either. For many years there is no room for locals to camp anywhere near. If you spend 5 million dollars now, at the rate council is going, when interest goes up it could cost 10 million. When Cornwall campsite was first mentioned, I bet it would have been built for 1 million. Do we need all the items you are looking for? If this was put in, one piece at a time in the beginning, we would have a great campsite now, that has paid for itself and is making money for the city.
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FedDev invest $250K in Cornwall and Area tourism NICK SEEBRUCH
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CORNWALL, Ontario – On Friday, May 28, FedDev Ontario announced a $750,000 investment in tourism in Eastern Ontario, with $250,000 going towards the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Cornwall and Counties CFDC, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, the City of Cornwall, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Economic Development and l’Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario. The remaining $500,000 will be invested in other Eastern Ontario municipalities including the Counties of Frontenac, Leeds-Grenville, the City of
Brockville and more. “Eastern Ontario’s tourism industry is a major contributor to the region’s economy. This FedDev Ontario investment is helping about 100 tourism-centred businesses in Eastern Ontario remain strong, rebuild and adapt their operations to keep future visitors safe and prepare for a more resilient future,” said Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (FedDev Ontario and Official Languages), who made the announcement on Friday. Locally, the money is expected to support 40 local businesses and help support 50 jobs.
“As business leaders, we are all painfully aware of the pandemic’s impact on all our businesses, but in particular, those in the tourism sector. The Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled that the federal government has made funding available to help our tourism entrepreneurs and not-for-profits across Akwesasne, Cornwall and SDG,” said Shannon Lebrun, President of the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce. One of the businesses that has been supported through this announcement is Stonehouse Vineyard in Alexandria. “We are a small, family-owned and operated tourism business. To continue to operate
our winery and vineyard in 2020, we needed to renovate our patio to allow for physical distancing and offer a safe and welcoming space for guests. Not only did this grant help us with costs, but it also made us feel supported by the community,” said Joanne Pratt of Stonehouse Vineyard. Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Greg Pietersma clarified that the announced funding had previously been allocated to the Chamber earlier in the year, and that nearly all of the funds had already been distributed to local businesses including the McIntosh Inn, Wood Bros. Brewing Company, and the Happy Popcorn Co.
Three minutes with the Mayor of South Glengarry
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FRANK PREVOST SOUTH GLENGARRY
Summer is here! The tide of the pandemic is changing with every vaccine administered and spending time with our family and friends comes closer with each new dose. Vaccines are now available to everyone 12 years of age and older and getting vaccinated is an import-
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ant step to reopening and moving forward. The last few weeks has seen tremendous community spirit from South Glengarrians and I am so proud to call South Glengarry my home. The Township introduced a new community clean-up program sponsored by Tim Hortons Pitch-In. Over 150 residents of all ages participated in picking up garbage along Township and County Roads and in local parks. On behalf of Council, I would like to thank everyone for your time and effort in keeping our community clean. I am also very pleased to report that South Glengarry has exceeded expectations in the 2021 Butterflyway Project. We partnered with Marlins Orchard and Garden Centre to create
the countryside! We are fortunate to be surrounded by many historical locations in our area. The Township of North and South Glengarry have been working with a volunteer team through The Glengarry Pioneer Museum that have produced an audio tour highlighting a few locations along the Glengarry Routes Tour. Take a drive through Glengarry and listen to history come to life! Spend some time exploring our backyard over the next few weeks, stay close to home and enjoy our outdoor parks and natural spaces. Please continue to be safe and follow public health guidelines. Frank Prevost Mayor of South Glengarry
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Ford promises two dose summer NICK SEEBRUCH
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ONTARIO – In an announcement on Friday, May 28, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that the province’s COVID-19 vaccination plan was being accelerated and that everyone who wants their second vaccine, will be able to get it by the end of August. “Ontario’s vaccine roll-out remains our best defense against COVID-19 and our best path to get ahead of this virus,” he said. “As of today, we’re ahead of the schedule we set with 65 per cent of adults having received their first shot.” According to Ford, the province has administered 8.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vac-
cine so far. He further stated that as of Monday, May 31, individuals aged 80 and over who have received their first dose of the vaccine will be eligible for their second shot. During the week of June 14, that threshold will be lowered to those aged 70 and older. “Ontario is ready to have a two dose summer,” said Ford. The timeline to receive the second dose of the vaccine will be lowered from a minimum of 12 weeks between doses, to a minimum of four weeks between doses. Ford said that this was all dependent on vaccine supply, and appointment availability in each of the regional health units.
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On the subject of schools however, Ford deferred making any decision for the time being. “No one wants kids back in school more than I do, but we have to ensure that any decision is based on sound scientific and medical advice that protects students and staff in schools,” he said. “Ontario is not an island. The introduction of new dangerous variants through Canada’s borders presents real risk to our schools. That’s why this week I wrote to experts in public health and education for their opinions . . . so I look forward to hearing back from our experts on their input before making a decision that best protects our students and schools staff. Nothing matters more.”
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