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Schools, childcare centres, re-open in September NICK SEEBRUCH

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ONTARIO – The Ontario Government announced on Thursday, July 30 that starting in September all publicly funded schools and daycares would be re-opened five days a week.

For secondary schools, based on their risk profile, they will either be allowed to re-open fully, five days a week, or on an adapted model.

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The United Nations chooses to recognize July 30th as the International Day of Friendship, reflecting the idea that friendships between peoples, countries and individuals inspire peace and build bridges between communities. Pictured is the Snider family. See page 4 for full story. Submitted photo.

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Ahead of our Corus Caring Hearts Radiothon on August 20, I wanted to share an untold story of how CCH has prepared for COVID-19.

Thankfully, our region has so far been spared the influx of cases experienced elsewhere. We hope this trend will continue. But a pandemic is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes ongoing strategic planning and vigilance to keep patients, frontline workers, and our community safe.

Recently, I spoke with CCH logistical planner, Kathy Bisson, about the hospital’s journey. Our discussion revealed a herculean effort behind the scenes since March.

“Covid-19 happened suddenly and required a major response to keep patients, doctors and staff safe,” Bisson shared. “We’ve had to think on our feet, work smart, move fast. The government provides hospitals with guidelines to follow, but we must turn guidelines into local solutions.”

In four short months, CCH has delivered major retrofits and changes in work practices to protect our community, including: • A Covid-specific ICU, on top of our regular ICU. •A Covid-19 simulation space to train physicians and staff.

•Code Blue rooms on every floor to resuscitate sick patients.

•Additional morgue capacity in case of surge in pandemic-related fatalities.

•An 18-bed ward in CCH’s former auditorium for potential future admission surges.

•An industrial, CSA-standard compliant laundry room to clean gowns in-house, preserving PPE supporting infection control practices.

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First things first, though: phase one will include analysis of the land’s current state, create a framework for operation, host cultural training, and transition relevant operational duties to the manager.

The CFDC will also establish a website, where information about this project will be accessible by all. Check www.theportlands. org later this year.

Public consultation will be a major component in both Cornwall and Akwesasne. I hope residents will be engaged and will take ownership of the Port Lands.

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Last week, I was pleased to participate in an exciting announcement in partnership with Grand Chief Abram Benedict of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne.

The Cornwall and the Counties Community Future Development Corporation’s (CFDC) Cross-Border Partnership Program has been engaged to act as manager for the Port Lands.

This 16-acre site is jointly owned by the Akwesasne Harbour Development Corporation and the Cornwall Harbour Development Corporation. The federal government transferred ownership in 2016 and provided funds to cover the costs of operation, maintenance, administrative ser vices, and future development.

This strategic piece of property holds so much potential for economic development for both Cornwall and Akwesasne. My enthusiasm for this project stems from collaboration being at the heart of development.

It is unique for a municipality and a First Nations community to co-own land – together, we can develop a common vision around future land use.

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•Re-organizing occupied spaces to accommodate COVID-19 related needs & workflows, including, but not limited to, relocating Withdrawal Management services to the hospital building.

•Installing protective screens for staff to work safely while CCH re-opens surgical and clinical services.

“Changes like these normally require well over a year of planning and saving, but we couldn’t afford not to proceed,” said Ms. Bisson. “We need to keep our eyes on the horizon, purchasing equipment to stay prepared as COVID-19 evolves.”

This year’s Radiothon supports essential equipment protecting patients and frontline workers. More than ever, every donation counts. Join us, Thursday, August 20th: •LISTEN LIVE: BOOM 101.9 or 104.5 Fresh Radio •Drop-off locations: Dair y Queen, Starbucks, RE/MAX on 2nd Street, Rozon Insurance Lancaster, O’Neill’s Pub Long Sault •Now through August 20th, donate online at www.cornwallhospitalfoundation.ca •***Charitable receipts for donations over $20

CORRECTION: Last week’s Letter to the Editor that appeared on page 6 was signed Robert Theoret.

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: D R O F PREMIER PUT SAFETY FIRST. Everybody wants to get back to class, but the safety of students, teachers, education workers, parents, and communities must come first.

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Tout le monde aspire au retour en classe, mais la sécurité des élèves, des enseignantes et enseignants, des travailleuses et travailleurs de l’éducation, des parents et des communautés doit être la priorité. La relance de l’Ontario en dépend.

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Friendship can’t be stopped peers and volunteers through planned group activities.

Kevin Snider has been an active member of the club for over 20 years and has come to be a familiar face in the group. Kevin misses being able to get together with his friends at social activities like bowling, dining out at restaurants, and going to the mall. Kevin says about seeing his friends at the club: “I feel happy, and it makes me feel good.

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Although Kevin can’t see his friends in-person right now, he eagerly looks forward to seeing them online every day. Kevin offered, “I hope everyone makes the best of every day,” which is not only a powerful message to his one-hundred friends and members of the Carefor Social Club in Eastern Counties, but to us all.

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Class will be back in session NICK SEEBRUCH

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This week the Ontario government announced that classes will return in person this fall.

The reactions I have heard to this news locally has run the gamut from it being too soon, to outrage over the fact that all students Grade 4 to 12 will have to wear a mask.

This question of whether or not to get students back to in person classes has been one of the hardest questions that the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us with.

It challenges all of us too, not just parents. Our local health officials, school boards, and teachers too must face this issue, as do all of us as taxpayers.

The provincial government is investing an additional $300 million in masks, hygiene, and new nursing positions to help ensure the safety of students, parents, and staff.

Keeping our youth safe should be a top priority, and I don’t believe that there is a dollar amount that can be put on any human life, but is bringing students back to class the safest thing for them. Only time will tell. We are facing a new experiment here and no one knows for sure what the outcome will be.

For parents, I would think this must be an almost impossible decision to make.

Weighing a child’s health over their social and intellectual development, as well as having to consider the strain of keeping them home on parents who work.

Ultimately, I think that the best choice for students is to have them back in class, but only if it can be made safe.

In announcing a return to in person classes in the fall, the provincial government also showed that they were going to great lengths to ensure safety from the pandemic within schools, but I feel that there are still issues yet to be resolved, and that they could have gone further.

For one, I feel that busing is not being properly addressed. Our two largest local school boards, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) and the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) have both released plans or drafts of plans for students to return to the classroom, but neither has yet addressed the issue of busing.

Elementary school students are expected to be back in class full-time five days a week, which means that they will need transportation to and from school five days a week. I’m sure it is possible to find some ways to socially distance students in some schools, but I don’t see how this could be possible on a school bus. Even with masks, I feel the risk is very high.

I know some sources have pointed out that elementary school aged children are less likely to suffer ill effects from the COVID-19 virus, however, this is a brand new virus that has been around for less than a year, can we really be sure we know everything yet and how it really affects young people. Also, even if youth are less affected by the COVID-19 virus, if they catch it, they can still spread it to their parents, grandparents, or someone they know who is immune-compromised who might not be able to withstand it.

When the provincial government first directed school boards to come up with plans for the fall back in June, they gave three options: 1) a full-time return to class. 2) splitting up classes and having students at school on alternate days and 3) back to learning online only.

I understand the need to get students back in class full-time, it takes a lot of pressure off of parents who are at work all day, but I was surprised that the government has not pushed for option two over option one.

I think that option two would provide the best scenario for the health and safety of students, while still giving them opportunities to have in class learning and “normal” socialization.

What do you think readers? Are you worried about students returning to class in the fall? Email me a Letter to the Editor at nseebruch@seawaynews.media

The Redemption of Doug Ford

SHORT & SWEET DICK AUBRY

Full Disclosure … during the Ontario PC leadership campaign … I supported and voted for Christine Elliott. She had run unsuccessfully for leader once before, and she’s had several important cabinet jobs. To me, sh was the best qualified, and best choice, however she lost to Doug Ford.

I had my misgivings about Mr. Ford, but to contemplate another 4 years of Kathleen Wynne was too much to bear. I voted for Jim McDonell, PC. My Ford misgivings were soon revealed.

In short order: •He introduced a “buck a beer”, a stupid populist policy that just “dumbed down” politics.

•Next he fired the whole board of Ontario

Hydro, only to replace these high quality business people with what?? The net effect of these firings was to lose a $235 million deposit that Hydro has put down on the purchase of a U.S. western based utility. Gone, the deal down the tubes. Gone $235 million!!

•He ham-handedly reduced the size of Toronto city council, at the start of a civic election no less. Why? Retribution?

So with this kind of stuff going on, no wonder I feel politically homeless.

However, perhaps there is some redemption. During this Covid-19 crisis, Doug Ford has become a leader! He takes this stuff seriously. He comes across with genuine concern. He acknowledges the medical and scientific experts and does not try to undercut or second guess them. He has praised the front line workers and has not tried to upstage them.

I am very happy to be surprised at this new Premier Ford.

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directory for Eastern Ontario was on display at the Bell Telephone Museum in Montreal. The directory, published in 1887, listed 34 Cornwall telephone subscribers, most of them doctors and lawyers.

THIS AND THAT: Nothing like plucking that first big, juicy ripe tomato off the vine and turning it into a toasted tomato sandwich with mayo and lettuce. ... A Houston man wanted for murder in that Texas city died after jumping off a Brockville Highway 401 overpass. He fled his vehicle when pulled over by Brockville police. The province’s special investigation unit was called in to probe the police officer’s role.

Sounds more like somebody should be checking out Canada Border Services Agency to find out how this fugitive got across the border driving a vehicle with Texas plates at a time the border is locked down to U.S. visitors?

SPORTS STUFF: We need more characters like Eddie Shack in the NHL. Several years back Shack was in Cornwall with the NHL Legends for a fundraising game at the Ed Lumley Arena. This was when the city had a well-earned reputation as the cigarette smuggling capital of Canada.

After the game Shack showed up at Winner’s sports bar. Upon entering he yelled to the bar tender, “I’ll have four cases to go.” ... The three major junior

hockey leagues – OHL, WHL and QMJHL – plan on having a 2020-21 season. A potential challenge for the Ontario and Western circuits could be the U. S.-based teams and travel to and from Canada. ...

Cornwall Royals took Dale Hawerchuk No. 6 in the first round of the OHL draft.

Brantford Alexanders (Mark Hunter), Soo Greyhounds (Kirk Reuter), Toronto Marlies (Jim Malone), Kingston Canadiens (Rik Wilson) and Ottawa 67’s (Randy Boyd) all passed on Hawerchuk. Second overall pick Reuter spent three seasons in the American Hockey League and never played in the NHL. The third overall pick Malone bounced around the AHL, Central Hockey League and International Hockey League. ... The Central Canada Hockey League is shooting for an Oct. 1 start.

Social distancing will not be a problem in most of the rinks.

TRIVIA: Cornwall’s first McDonald’s Restaurant (Brookdale and Thirteenth) opened in: 1) May 1978, 2) July 1980, 3) May 1983, 4) April 1975, 5) September 1972.

TRIVIA ANSWER: In December 1977 city council approved the borrowing of $4.8 million to purchase Cornwall Electric from Sun Life Assurance.

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One thing you have to say about “The Kid”, he was unique to local politics.

Korey Kennedy was an 18-year-old high school student full of piss and vinegar when he made the quantum leap to municipal politics, sans any meaningful life skills.

He marched to his own beat, sometimes to the beat of a broken drum.

Around the council table, he was, to most of his colleagues, the proverbial pain in the ass. He had some good ideas but they often fell on deaf ears because of his cocky, all-about-me attitude. One female councillor who sat beside him at the council table asked the mayor to move her because his too-often fiery antics made her nervous.

When it came to the media, he was a gift that kept on giving.

When he became bored with just being a councillor, he decided in 2006 to run for mayor. He lost to Bob Kilger but finished ahead of incumbent Phil Poirier. There is a theory that if Kilger had not entered the race after he lost his federal seat to Guy Lauzon, Kennedy would have been mayor.

The city would never have been the same.

And on election night, after the race was decided, he gave one of the most childish, arrogant concession speeches in the history of local municipal elections.

Instead of following the script and being humble and congratulating the winner, he went on an off-the-wall rant, chastising Cornwall voters for rejecting him. He said Cornwall had seen the last of him and the city would come to regret not electing him (instead of Kilger). He moved to Ottawa.

During the COVID-19 shutdown, YourTV has gone to the vault to fill air time. Some of Ron Begg’s “I Begg Your Pardon” segments were dusted off. One was an interview, back before the last municipal election, with Kennedy.

He is an interesting interview. Made for TV. In it he suggested that he might return to run for office. It was one of the nudgenudge, wink-wink things. Might be for mayor. Maybe member of Provincial Parliament. How about member of Parliament.

He talked about all the great ideas he had to improve Cornwall when he was a councillor but they kept getting shot down by his colleagues. He claimed that the same great ideas would be hijacked by a colleague at the “very next meeting” and passed unanimously.

Host Begg called it backstabbing.

Kennedy didn’t disagree.

Several of those former colleagues can’t recall this happening.

Dean Hollingsworth, on council with Kennedy, said he had some good ideas

but was bankrupt when it came to political capital.

And according to Kennedy the town hasn’t changed since he left. Same old, same old.

Not sure how he gets here but he might want to try a different mode of travel, rather than by space ship.

A GOLDEN LEAP: Cornwall born Duncan McNaughton, a student at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and competing for Canada, outlasted two of the best in the world in a four-person jump off and came away with a gold medal in the high jump at the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.

McNaughton, an underdog in the event, cleared the bar at six-feet, eight inches.

Canada would not win another Olympic high jump medal until Greg Joy took silver at the 1976 Montreal Games.

ALSO THIS WEEK CIRCA 1932 – The annual Nazareth Orphanage garden party to raise funds was held on the grounds behind the orphanage, Second and Sydney streets. The next day a picnic organized by East Cornwall merchants for the 54 children living at the orphanage was held on Sheek Island. The children ate their way through 600 sandwiches, 15 cases of pop, five gallons of ice cream, 25 pounds of peanuts and 10 dozen home-made doughnuts. ... Hundreds of parishioners attended the Nativity Parish picnic at St. Lawrence Park. ... Several passengers escaped unhurt when a bolt of lightning struck a Cornwall Street Railway street car on Second Street East. ... Special services were part of the official opening of the new Wesleyan Methodist Church on Third Street West. The church was built after the congregation outgrew the McDonald Block hall, 21 Second St. E., it was using. ... Police were on the look out for bootleggers in the city and area. A Farran’s Point man was given six months in jail after RCMP officers, acting on a tip, found two quart and six pint bottles of alcohol buried in his cabbage patch. The man claimed he didn’t know how they got buried in his garden. .... An Apple Hill man busted for operating a still received a 30-day sentence and $200 fine. RCMP officers sized 40 gallons of moonshine.

1932 PART TWO ... Despite the testimony of an eyewitness, a judge found a man accused of storing 12 bottles of moonshine in post holes on the canal bank near the Cotton Mill not guilty. The witness said he saw the man stuff several pickle jars in the post holes just before police showed up. The judge said despite the eye witness account, he accepted the sworn testimony of the man and his brother that they did not hide the illegal booze.

The accused was defended by future Stormont MP Lionel Chevrier. ... Cornwall Collegiate student Leonard Stidwill won the junior boys’ aggregate points trophy at the annual Royal Canadian Legion track and field meet at the Athletic Grounds. ...

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CUPE: cost of safe return to schools could be over half a billion NICK SEEBRUCH

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ONTARIO – A study completed by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) estimates that making classrooms safe for students to return this fall will come with a heavy price tag.

“CUPE has used the lowest projected costs to arrive at an estimate of $589,330,762 – the amount needed to fully fund safe school reopenings in Ontario, or $1.49 per student per day. Funding a safe to return to school for students would require a 2.1% increase in the 2020-21 projected Grants for Student Needs (GSN) spending,” reads a statement from CUPE. CUPE’s cost estimates were calculated based on 4800 schools in the province 1,431,697 elementary students 604,772 secondary students

194 days in the school year and -an average of 25 classrooms per school -an average of 6 washrooms per school -an average of 1 library + 1 school office + 1 gym + 1 special use classrooms per school <@Rb>Summary of costs<@$p> Touch free hand sanitizer dispensers in each used room in school: range from $1,392,000 to $4,036,800 Refill of hand sanitizer: ranging from $66,816,000 to $82,128,000 Cost to install hand-sanitizer dispensers: $1,920,000 Plexiglass for school office and libraries: $2,112,000 One additional custodian per school: $271,603,200 Additional EA support: $135,801,600 Opening up currently closed school spaces: $109,685,962 (Costs do not include costs associated

with childcare centres located in schools or before- and after-school programs.)

In June, the Ontario Government announced a $736 million investment in the GSN program, but only $4 million of that will be for increased sanitation in schools.

The Ontario Parents Action Network projects that the Ford government will be spending $0.07 per day per pupil on school re-openings.

In their release to the media, CUPE expanded on where they got their projected numbers.

CUPE has based these costs on the needs identified by its members for -additional custodial support for enhanced cleaning (high touch surfaces, washrooms, playground equipment, etc.)

-additional supports for students with special education needs, including additional EA support to assist with “cohorting” and restricting contact between different

classes.

-funding for hand sanitizer dispensers for every classroom and every school entrance, additional hand washing stations, and staffing to install and refill as necessary -funding for adequate PPE for staff (and students as required) -professional and paraprofessional support to support additional classrooms -mental health and wellbeing supports for students and staff -plexiglass for school offices, libraries, and other staffed areas -opening school spaces not currently used for instruction to accommodate smaller class sizes (including additional support and cleaning) -childcare and before- and after-school programming -additional requirements for student transportation

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La rage détectée dans des chauves-souris locales COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LE BSEO

Une chauve-souris. Crédit: JN Stuart. animaux de compagnie de la rage : Ne laissez pas errer vos animaux de compagnie.

Empêchez les chauves-souris d’entrer chez vous.

Apprenez aux enfants qu’il ne faut pas toucher aux animaux sauvages ni aux animaux de compagnie qu’ils ne connaissent pas. Évitez les animaux sauvages ou de compagnie ayant un comportement anormal.

Restez à une distance sûre des animaux

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Avisez le BSEO de toute morsure d’animal au 613-933-1375 ou 1 800 267-7120.

Si vous trouvez un animal blessé dehors, il ne faut pas le toucher ni l’amener dans votre maison pour l’aider à guérir. Bien que vous soyez tenté de le faire, il est plus sûr pour vous d’appeler le service de contrôle des animaux pour que ses agents prennent la situation en main.

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CORNWALL, Ontario - Le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO) avise que deux chauve-souris ont testé positif à la rage dans la région la semaine dernière. Bien qu’il n’y ait pas eu de cas de rage chez un humain, le BSEO rappelle aux résidents de l’Est ontarien de prendre des précautions pour se protéger ainsi que leurs proches.

La rage est un virus transmissible et mortel dont les mammifères et les chauvessouris sont porteurs. Le virus peut se transmettre aux humains et à d’autres animaux par la salive d’un animal infecté – principalement par des morsures. Il peut aussi se propager lorsque la salive infectée vient en contact avec une égratignure, une blessure ouverte ou les muqueuses, telles que celles de la bouche, du nez ou des yeux.

Afin de protéger la communauté, la loi exige que tous les chiens et chats de compagnie âgés de trois mois ou plus soient vaccinés contre la rage. Même les animaux qui ne sortent pas à l’extérieur doivent recevoir le vaccin contre la rage de façon régulière puisque les chauves-souris peuvent entrer à l’intérieur de n’importe quelle résidence.

Le BSEO recommande aussi les mesures suivantes pour protéger votre famille et vos

de famille ou rendez-vous à l’urgence le plus tôt possible. Signalez ensuite la morsure au BSEO, qui ouvrira une enquête pour déterminer si un traitement contre la rage post-exposition est nécessaire.

Pour en savoir plus sur la rage, consultez le site Web du Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario à www.bseo.ca ou appelez au 613-9331375 ou 1 800 267-7120.

Alors que de plus en plus d’entreprises et de services se remettent en marche, nous devons poursuivre nos efforts pour protéger la collectivité.

Continuez à respecter l’écart sanitaire de deux mètres avec les autres, même lors de rassemblements.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Carlin Taillon has always been a big fan of muscle and classic cars, and he’s been missing the local classic car shows which have been affected by the COVID19 pandemic.

Much like the classic car shows, Carlin’s eleventh birthday on Saturday, Aug. 1 was also affected by COVID-19. Carlin’s parents wanted to do something special for his birthday and organized a drive-by celebration of classic cars and muscle cars.

“He has continuously been telling us how disappointed he is that car show’s have been canceled due to COVID-19. Our son LOVES

vehicle’s very much, he has so much appreciation for all makes and models especially MUSTANGS,” reads a social media post made

by Carlin’s mom Amy. “We are having a birthday drive by with sweet rides. Do you have a sweet ride you want to show off and make our son’s Birthday super special?? If you have a little time to spare, we would love for you to participate.”

The parade drove past the Taillon home a little after 11 a.m. on Aug. 1 with Herb’s Towing with three of their large trucks leading the way.

In all 50 “sweet rides” participated to help celebrate Carlin’s birthday.

Carlin was speechless, but was thrilled.

“The turnout was phenomenal,” said Amy Taillon.

Ninety per cent of visitors to SLPC beaches from out of province NICK SEEBRUCH

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SOUTH STORMONT, Ontario – The St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) has shared that during the month of July, the vast majority of visitors to their parks were from outside of Ontario.

While SLPC states that they do not track the specific place of origin of each guest, they are able to confirm that 90 per cent of the license plates of visiting cars were from out of the province.

The most popular beach was Milles Roches Beach on the Long Sault Parkway which saw 6,957 day use customers between June 26 and July 19 of this year. Another beach on the Parkway, Woodlands beach, saw 1,200 day use customers in roughly one week between July 11 and July 19. Both of these beaches are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday.

Seaway News published an Editorial on July 22 commenting on the popularity of the parks and received several responses from readers upset about a lack of social distancing, littering, and even defecation in parks on the Long Sault Parkway.

“I live in eastern Ontario along the St Lawrence River. The white elephant here that is not being addressed is the cross border travelling of Quebecers in to Cornwall Area beaches and parks. They are coming even after being told the Parkway is closed/ the beaches and Parks are closed,” reads a Letter to the Editor sent to Seaway News and other media outlets

by Kim McIntosh on July 7, prior to the official opening of the parks.

In response to inquiries from Seaway News SLPC explained efforts they have taken to ensure social distancing and address littering issues now that the parks are officially opened.

“A limited capacity of 400 people has been implemented for the 2020 season and safety protocols have been established to mitigate overcrowding and to help ensure physical distancing, in addition to following all health and safety protocols and guidelines set by the province,” reads a statement from SLPC. SLPC stated that their parks have reached capacity on weekends on days with good weather and twice during the week since the parks have re-opened.

“We have received feedback regarding the volume of visitation on the Long Sault Parkway and at our beaches,” SLPC stated in response to if they had received any complaints about overcrowding.

SLPC also stated that they have received complaints about increased garbage along the Long Sault Parkway.

“SLPC has posted signage inside each washroom facilities indicating proper hand washing etiquette. We promote a carry in/ carry out garbage process and have garbage barrels throughout each site,” states SLPC. “Our teams work diligently to collect and dispose of garbage and pick up litter to keep our outdoor spaces clean.

If staff witness a person or group not maintaining the area they are occupying, staff will ask the customer(s) to cleanup after themselves.”

According to SLPC, they have received no complaints about individuals defecating in the parks.

While there have been no reports of vandalism or violence at SLPC parks since they have been re-opened, the OPP were called to the Long Sault Parkway on at least one occasion to help deal with the increased traffic.

SLPC states that they continue to educate customers on social distancing rules and mandatory mask requirements.

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Schools, childcare centres, re-open in September “Most secondary schools will re-open on an adapted model that limits the size and interaction of cohorts,” said Education Minister Stephen Lecce. “As we have previously laid out, groups of 15 students will alternate between attending classes in person and online. Secondary schools with lower risk profiles will be able to re-open full-time and in person five days a week.”

Non-designated school boards, including the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) fall under this second category.

Lecce explained that there would also be investment of $300 million for PPE for teachers and cloth masks for all students, and school cleaning. Students from Grades 4 to 12 will be required to wear masks with masks being optional for students in Grade 3 and below.

The province will also be providing $50 million to hire nurses to be embedded in schools.

“The fact is that we know more about this virus than we did when we first closed our

schools and we know what to do to stop the spread,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Parents, we want you to know that on September the 8th you can drop your child off at school knowing that every possible measure is being taken to keep our children safe.”

The province is placing the following restrictions on childcare facilities: Requiring all child care staff to wear masks at all times, effective September 1; Ensuring frequent cleaning of child care centres; Screening of children and staff before entering a childcare facility; Maintaining attendance records for rigorous contact tracing and coordination with local public health authorities; Ensuring frequent hand washing and proper hand hygiene for children and staff; and Establishing clear and rigid case management protocols in the event a staff member or child becomes ill, or tests positive for COVID-19.

Cornwall Electric offering programs to help with bills NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Cornwall Electric is offering a one-time, on bill credit to qualifying customers to help them catch up on their payments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is available to Cornwall Electric customers who’s account was in good standing prior to March 17, 2020, who have since missed two payments since then and have a spouse or partner living in the same residence who is unemployed or who has received Employment Insurance or the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) after March 17.

“We encourage customers to contact our customer service department to speak with

one of our representatives about the programs available to assist them,” said Kristine Carmichael, Director Corporate and Customer Services, Fortis Ontario. “We understand the challenges our customers are having during this pandemic and we are here to work with them. Along with the CEAP program, there are also the annual LEAP funds, the OESP program, and Arrears Payment Agreements. We encourage our customers to contact our office to find out more about what is available to them.”

Cornwall Electric is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis.

More information on the program can be found on the Cornwall Electric website at https://www.cornwallelectric.com/news/ covid-19-energy-assistance-program-ceap

New COVID cases trending younger NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – In an update to the media on Monday, July 27, Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) explained a concerning recent trend that has seen a jump in COVID-19 cases amongst younger patients.

Dr. Roumeliotis explained that this development was province wide and that the EOHU region was no exception.

According to Dr. Roumeliotis, in May the EOHU had 45 reported cases of COVID-19 with only three of those presenting in patients less than 40-years-old.

Since June, the EOHU has reported 25 cases, 11 of which are in people under 40 and five in people under the age of 18.

“This change of demographics is top of

mind for a lot of people. We are wondering what is going on,” said Dr. Roumeliotis. “We know that individuals who are less than 40, a lot of them go to parties in Quebec, or parties with people from Quebec.”

As of Monday, July 27, there have been 175 cases of COVID-19 identified in the EOHU region, with 154 resolved. There are four active cases in Prescott-Russell, five in SD&G and one in Cornwall.

Two individuals in the region are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 and there have been 11 deaths.

The EOHU continues to encourage the public to practice social distancing wherever possible and to wear a mask when indoors and practice regular hand washing.

COVID-19 assessment centres are active in Cornwall, Winchester, Alexandria, Akwesasne, Cassellman, Rockland, and Hawkesbury.

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QUALIFICATIONS Exigences: • Formation minimum de deux années postsecondaires en administration de bureau • Cinq années d’expérience en tant qu’adjoint(e) administratif(ve) à un niveau de responsabilité élevé (ou une équivalence par la combinaison de formation et d’expérience) Compétences, connaissances et aptitudes: • Excellente organisation de réunions et aptitude à prendre des notes • Excellentes compétences en gestion de temps • Compétences démontrées en organisation, en planification et capacité à organiser son temps, et à prioriser les tâches pour atteindre les objectifs • Bonnes aptitudes pour les relations interpersonnelles et faire preuve de discrétion Respecter et maintenir un haut niveau de confidentialité • Excellentes connaissances et compétences professionnelles en traitement de texte • Maîtrise des programmes Microsoft Office, notamment Outlook, Word, Excel • Démontre de l’initiative et s’intéresse à acquérir de nouvelles compétences Langues: • La maîtrise des deux langues officielles est une exigence du plan de désignation des services en français de la filiale.

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Williamstown Fair returns this September NICK SEEBRUCH

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Ontario – The 209th Williamstown Fair will be going forward this year.

Traditionally held the second week of August, the organizing committee had previously announced that The Fair would not be able to go forward as planned.

On Saturday, Aug. 1, the committee announced that Canada’s oldest fair will continue its unbroken record.

“We’re very excited to announce that we’ll be holding the 209th edition of the Williamstown Fair Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020

and we hope to show that the Fair spirit is alive and well here in Williamstown,” reads a statement on the Williamstown Fair website.

“Though a Virtual Home & Garden and a Drive-Thru fair will be a new experience for all, we want to give our community something to look forward to and be excited about participating in because the Fair is the community and the community is the Fair! The Drive-Thru will run from 4pm – 9pm and be made up of agricultural displays, a “reverse parade”, and the grounds will be lit up for the night time hours.”

The Fair stated that more details will be shared closer to the event.

Ella Lapointe made sure the animals were well fed at the Williamstown Fair 2019.

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A movie crew has setup in Dunvegan at the Glengarry Pioneer Museum to film a Hallmark Christmas movie titled ‘Once upon a Christmas’.

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Megan Grant (front) dances for the Crans while Fiona Grant plays the bagpipes in the background. (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).

United Church of Canada celebrates 95 years NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – On June 10, 1925, members of Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregationalist and some Union Churches met in Toronto at the Mutual Arena. The result of this meeting was the birth of a new Canadian church, the United Church of Canada.

Cornwall and SD&G, participated in this union as well.

In Cornwall, the Knox Presbyterian Church and the St. Paul’s Methodist church both became United churches and merged together in 1981 after the former was displaced by the construction of the Cornwall Square to become Knox-St. Paul’s United Church, now located on Twelfth St. in Cornwall.

“It is really something to set aside those differences,” said Rev. Erin McIntyre of Knox-St. Paul’s United Church. “It was out of necessity especially in the prairie provinces, but our faith in Christ was and is stronger than our differences.”

South Stormont has two United Churches within its borders that trace their lineage back to the Lost Villages that were flooded with the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1958; the St. Andrew’s-St. Mark’s United Church in Long Sault and

the Trinity United Church in Ingleside.

Rev. Dan Hayward who preaches in South Stormont explained how the United Church was connected to the identity of Canada, coming so soon after the Battle of Vimy Ridge in World War I, a moment some historians point to as the birth of Canadian identity.

“There was a feeling that this was the national church for the new country,” Hayward explained. “I think we are still very much a part of the community of the United Counties of SD&G.” Rev. McIntyre explained that her congregation is comprised of about 200 families and would see an attendance at Sunday Mass of about 50 to 60 people prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

She explained that her church had deep ties to various organizations in Cornwall including the Cornwall Interfaith Partnership, Transition Cornwall +, and the Agapè Centre.

“This congregation has a vision to build a city where no one is alone,” said Rev. McIntyre.

To help members of the faith community in Cornwall cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, Rev. McIntyre had partnered with Father Matthew Brunet of St. Peter’s Catholic Church to provide ecumenical services through YouTube.

Rev. Erin McIntyre outside of Knox-St. Paul’s United Church. (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News)

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