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CORNWALL WEARS PINK TO FIGHT BULLYING

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Wednesday, Feb. 24 was Pink Shirt Day across Canada in support of the Boys and Girls Club, and Cornwall was really seeing pink in support of the region’s local chapter.

“Wow! Kindness truly builds a connected community,” reads a statement from the Cornwall Boys and Girls Club on Facebook.

“Thank you to our amazing community for supporting our Pink Shirt Day campaign and making it such a success! Our local youth will benefit from your contribution!” SEE PG. 4

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Take pride in our actions 3 MINUTES WITH THE MPP

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Looking back over the past couple of months, our region can take some pride in its collective actions that helped to lower our active cases from our mid-January highs. Now that we have been able to open up our small businesses and enjoy some increased social activities, it is more important than ever to continue our commitment to social distance, wear a mask, and stay home except to pick up essential supplies, so that we can continue to enjoy these benefits. For the latest guidance, visit www.eohu.ca.

Our seniors have been particularly impacted throughout this pandemic, especially

Mayor’s housing task force ready to launch NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Cornwall City Council learned on Monday that a task force on housing being formed by Mayor Bernadette Clement is ready to take shape.

Administration presented the terms of reference and proposed composition of the task force to Council.

The task force’s primary scope will be, in brief, to establish an understanding of the current state of housing in Cornwall, examine any barriers to housing development, identify tools to stimulate housing growth in the city, develop recommendations for increasing the supply of housing, and to engage the public.

The task force will be composed of 13 voting members, all appointed by the Mayor, and will include: the Mayor, one member of City Council, the MP, the MPP, one staff member representing the Social & Housing Services Department, one staff member representing the Planning Department, one staff member representing the Economic Development Department, one representative from St. Lawrence College, one representative from the Cornwall Construction Association, one representative from the Cornwall & District Real Estate Board, one representative from the Labour Market, one representative from the Local Immigration Partnership, and one representative from the Health Sector (preferably related to mental health).

Mayor Clement said that she wanted this task force to address the city’s need for regular housing, and social housing. A consultant hired by the city told Cornwall City Council in 2020 that they recommended that the Cornwall and Area Housing Corporation add 741 affordable housing units to its stock over the next 10 years.

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those in long-term care and those receiving home care. This virus exposed the issues around the shortage of trained staff and our ageing LTC homes. Last week’s $115-million will add 8,200 personal support workers (PSWs) to long-term care by the end of 2021 was welcome news. This accelerated PSW Training Program will be offered by all 24 colleges, including our own St. Lawrence College, starting this April. It is part of our plan to increase the hours of direct care for residents to an average of four hours per day by investing $1.9 billion annually by 2024-25, to create more than 27,000 new positions for personal support workers, registered nurses and registered practical nurses in long-term care. It will create a modernized, long-term care sector that is resident-centered and one that provides the highest quality of care for our most vulnerable people, where and when they need it.

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Mayor Bernadette Clement at the Cornwall City Council meeting on Monday, February 22, 2021. income housing, to bungalows to multi-residential. There seems to be a lack of housing in all of those areas.”

The Mayor added that with Cornwall’s hot housing market, now was the time to address the issue of housing supply in the city.

“We have just seen a heating up of our housing market in general and we have people wondering how they will get into this market,” she said. “It is time for us to move forward because it has been urgent for awhile and it is only going to get more urgent as we move forward.”

“This is probably the biggest problem we face right now. We have all these jobs to fill, and nowhere for these people to live,” said Councillor Todd Bennett.

The task force will meet on a monthly basis and will provide updates to Council on its work every six months.

Province doubles amount Ontarians can donate to politicians NICK SEEBRUCH

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ONTARIO – Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government is introducing 19 legislative amendments that will affect the voting and election process in the province.

The government claims its goals for these reforms are to, firstly, to make it safer to vote in a COVID-19 world, to restrict third party advertising, and to give a greater voice to Ontarians by increasing the amount of money they can donate to politicians.

The COVID-19 related legislation would see advanced voting extended from five days, to 10.

“We strongly believe that Ontario voters should determine the outcome of elections, not big corporations or unions, American-style political action groups or other outside influences,” said Attorney General Doug Downey. “That’s why we are proposing legislative action to protect Ontarians’ essential voice in campaigns and to make it easier to cast a vote safely in an advance poll or on election day. These amendments would help modernize Ontario’s electoral process and ensure it is updated to meet urgent challenges, including COVID-19.”

The province claims that these reforms build on decisions made by the Ontario legislature in 2016, which

banned corporations or trade unions from contributing to political campaigns or parties.

Building on those restrictions mentioned above, the Ford government is now seeking to further restrict third party advertising, proposing that spending limits on third party advertisers be extended from six months to a full-year before an election.

The legislation also introduces a definition for collusion between a candidate and a third-party advertiser. The government points to this piece of the proposal as a move aimed at preventing Americanstyle Political Action Committees (PACs) which are third-party groups who in the United States can raise millions of dollars and advertise for a political candidate.

While the provincial government is moving to restrict third party advertisers, it is allowing the richest Ontarians to contribute even more to political candidates, by doubling the amount an individual can donate annually from $1,650 to $3,300. This move will give wealthy Ontarians a bigger voice in the political arena.

The Attorney General however states that all of these changes will help to “promote fairness.”

“Each and every Ontarian is a driving force of our democracy – from casting

their votes to volunteering on campaigns or putting one’s name on a ballot,” said Attorney General Downey. “We want to ensure that the electoral system continues to evolve to protect their central role as individuals and promote fairness in the electoral process for everyone.”

The government summarized its changes to the provincial electoral system as follows: -Make it more convenient and safer for people to vote in a COVID-19 environment by increasing advance polling days from five to ten, changes first proposed

by Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer; -Double the amount individuals can donate to a candidate, constituency association, leadership contestant or party from $1,650 to $3,300 per year, protecting the essential voice of Ontarians in campaigns; -Extend third-party advertising spending limits from six to 12 months before an election period and introduce a definition of collusion to help protect Ontario’s elections from outside influence and interference; and -Clarify the rules that allow Members of Provincial Parliament to maintain individual social media accounts before, during and after a writ period, as well as pave the way for the legislature to set other social media rules.

NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) region has identified variants to the COVID-19 virus in the region.

Variants of the virus have been detected in three staff members at St. Albert’s Cheese in St. Albert, and one other variant in another individual, though the EOHU does not specify where that individual is from in the region.

The EOHU does not state which of the globally emerging variants these are, with variants first identified in the UK, South Africa, Brazil, and California becoming more and more prevalent across the world.

The Health Unit does state that it is conducting contact tracing in all four of the cases mentioned above, and has tested all of the staff at St. Albert’s Cheese, which remains closed until the tests come back.

The EOHU stated that the outbreak at St. Albert’s Cheese poses no risk to the public.

“While I am concerned about the presence of COVID-19 variants of concern in our region, I am not surprised as they are being detected across the province,” says Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health at the EOHU. “Seeing as these variants are much more contagious than the original strain of COVID-19, it is essential that we continue taking the precautions recommended by public health until a majority of the population is vaccinated.”

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You will not want to miss next week’s special council meeting

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On Monday, March 8 at 7 p.m., tune in to YourTV Cornwall Cable 11/HD Cable 700, or www.Cornwall.ca/councilmeetings.

We are covering two big topics: the Arts Centre and the Strategic Plan.

Katherine Wells, the City’s Strategic Planning Coordinator, will provide Council with an update on our strategic priorities. We developed these priorities in partnership with the senior team two years ago. Here is a reminder of our five priorities: -Developing waterfront through ownership, partnerships for business, recreational opportunities

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-Attracting, enhancing workforce that meets demands of local employers -Growing quality of housing stock, including affordable housing -Economic development and pursuing diverse population growth of 50,000 -Being leaders in sustainability and climate change impact The presentation will identify the progress made so far. I am hopeful that Cornwallites will tune in and share their thoughts with us about how we can move forward for the final two years of this term of council. Learn more about the strategic plan at www.Cornwall.ca/

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The GRC Architects team has been working diligently on plans for the community’s Arts Centre and will present them to Council during the March 8 special meeting.

We will be looking for your feedback – stay tuned for details on how you can check out the plans and let us know what you think.

The Arts Centre’s fundraising group has collected about $837,000 in donations and pledges. They are still working towards their $1 million goal. Find out how you can help at www.bethelink.net.

We have also asked for your input on the

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SEAWAY COMMUNITY EVENTS IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING BOTHERING YOU? You are not alone. There is help and hope. Call 613-937-4880 or visit www.al-anon.org CORNWALL COMFORT QUILTS are handmade for and given to Cancer patients. If you or someone you know is in need of a quilt, please contact: Nicole 613 935-5593, Janice 613 936-1951 or Laura 613 936-2179. Curb side pick up with the use of a mask is in place.

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ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS AT ANAF welcome you back to Bingo on Monday, March 1st starting at 12:15. Covid rules will apply to everyone. Face mask mandatory. First come first serve (50 people max). No reservations accepted.

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Contact (613) 937-1525 or email: encore@bellnet.ca (for phone calls, please leave voice mail- we will return your call)

SEAWAY VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE is offering Living a Healthy Life with a Chronic Condition: a 6-week virtual self-management course giving you the tools to live a healthy life!

Understand and manage symptoms, make lifestyle changes, etc. Thursdays, March 11 - April 15 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. on the Zoom platform. Info: seawayvalleychc.ca/program-registration/ or call 1-888-936-0306 ext. 229 TRI-COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL is offering a free online class called “Creative Graphic Design”. If you have access to a computer (with camera and microphone) this training is for you.

Class runs Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. starting March 15, 2021.

Info 613-932-7161.W SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 755 on Friday, March 26th. Lunch served from 11:30am to 1pm and Supper served from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. (205 Amelia St. downstairs hall).

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THE SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB is now partially open to our members with social distancing and mandatory adherence to EOHU guidelines. We offer knitting, art group, and swedish weaving. Exercise, guitar jamming and choir will continue on Zoom. Preregistration is required at 613-932-4969.

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CORNWALL NEWCOMERS CLUB welcomes women who have moved in the last 4 years to Cornwall and the surrounding areas within the SD&G Counties. Info: Louise 613-932-7557 to learn more about the club and its activities.

SEAWAY VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE is offering Living Well with COPD: a 6-week virtual program for people with COPD (and their families) to learn to better manage their condition.

Mondays, March 1- April 5 from 2 to 4 pm on the Zoom platform. Info: seawayvalleychc.ca/program-registration/ or call 1-888-936-0306 ext. 229.

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

RAISIN RIVER CANOE RACE CANCELLED FOR SECOND YEAR NICK SEEBRUCH

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SOUTH GLENGARRY, Ontario – The Raisin River Canoe Race has been cancelled for a second year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) announced the cancellation on their social media.

“Unfortunately, the RRCA has cancelled the Raisin River Canoe Race for a second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” reads a statement from the RRCA. “The Raisin River Canoe Race is one of the longest canoe races in Eastern Ontario.

First started in 1973, the race runs from St. Andrews to Williamstown. The race is always held in April when water levels are high.⁣” The 30km race along the Raisin River typically sees over 350 participants.

The RRCA did not state whether or not they would be holding a virtual race for fun as they did in the summer of 2020 in lieu of the in-person competition. That event, which took place last July, challenged residents who were interested in participating to take a fun picture of themselves in a paddle or canoe anywhere in the RRCA region, with all participants earning a medal from the RRCA. “For everyone’s safety and following the current COVID-19 public health measures in place, the difficult decision was made to cancel the event this year,” the RRCA statement goes on to say. “The RRCA looks forward to hosting the Race safely in 2022! #RaisinRiverCanoeRace”

What’s the rush?

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Give some thought to the fable of ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’. Slow but sure is the way to go. ‘Easy does it’ has probably prevented many injuries. ‘Haste makes waste’ sure applies to a cabinet maker taking measurements.

Think of the situations you’ve been in when taking it slowly would have been advisable. Nowadays we’re too focused on “Git ‘er done!”.

Ever been the victim of the tailgater with sprinter’s reflexes? He revs his engine behind you, hunched over his steering wheel, squinting at the traffic lights ahead. The peak of his ball cap doesn’t serve to keep the sun out of his eyes, it’s only there to make him look cool. All it does is keep the sun off the back of his neck.

Despite that, he’s quite likely to be a redneck. His impatience will get him back to Montreal about one minute ahead of you.

As soon as the jet engines stop whining, the captain announces, “Thank you for flying with us today…” At that very moment 239 seat belts go click, click, click, immediately followed by their now-freed captives crowding the aisle, soon followed by the clunk, clunk, clunk of 239 overhead bins popping open. Next: a chorus of exasperated sighs and pinging of cellphones. This line’s going nowhere.

Not to worry: you’ll eventually catch up with those same 239 folks staring at the still-motionless conveyor belt of the luggage carousel.

I remember a bookcase I had just completed. I carefully cleaned the paint brushes. After a hurried supper, my library of first editions and precious travel souvenirs were carefully put in place on the shelves. Yes, I ignored the

STAND UP – AND WAIT – First, the click, click, click of seatbelts being unclasped, crowd into the narrow aisle, undo the overhead luggage bins, then wait. What’s the rush! (Photo by Nick Wolochatiuk) prescribed drying time printed on the can. The next day….

(No need to tell you the rest of the story!)

Here’s an effective way of convincing students to carefully read all instructions on an exam paper before starting to answer any of the questions. At the very bottom end of the lengthy paper is, “Do not answer any of the questions.

Since you got this far, just turn your paper face down and start whistling your favourite tune. If you can’t whistle, tap the desk with your pen.”

The students who’ve read to the end are grinning, whistling and tapping Looks of scorn and irritated “Shhh!” mutters break the tense silence, until I call for order and remind the kids to follow the instructions.

The spring thaw comes ever so gradually in a densely-forested watershed. However, on large tracts of deforested agricultural land, flooding is quite often followed by drought.

Even more rapid changes take place in a paved urban environment. Sudden thaw brings immediate run-off and flash flood. Some day I’ll tell you about a nasty experience I had on Toronto’s Don River.

If you’re in a hurry, plant a willow or a poplar. If you’re thinking of your grandchildren, plant an oak.

CORNWALL, Ontario – St. Lawrence College will benefit from a provincial program to train more Personal Support Workers (PSW).

“We are taking monumental steps to protect our most vulnerable and provide the highest quality of care when and where residents need it,” said Premier Doug Ford. “We will achieve this by recruiting and training some of our best and brightest to be PSWs. This will improve the quality of life for our seniors and begin to correct the decades of neglect in this sector.”

The province announced on Thursday, Feb. 25 that it would invest $115 million to train up to 8,200 new PSWs to meet the needs of the health-care sector and long-term care facilities.

“This is a major step to help fill the demand for personal support workers in our community,” said Glenn Vollebregt, President and CEO, St. Lawrence College. “It’s an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in a new career in this field.”

The program will fast-track the training for PSWs with students being able to complete their training within six months.

The course will be a hybrid of in-person and online learning, with additional study hours to help accelerate the program.

Students will be able to begin volunteering at long-term care facilities or other healthcare settings after three months, with full program completion coming at the end of six months.

SLC will be offering this program on all three of its campuses (Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall) and will begin accepting applications in early March.

“Our graduates provide essential care to many of our most vulnerable citizens,” Vollebregt said. “We were pleased to collaborate with the province to create this new opportunity for students.”

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This is a week where I have several things I’d like to comment and provide analysis that are all related to one big issue. Cornwall has a lot of big and important things going on and this past week in particular saw some significant developments that should not go unnoticed.

Housing Cornwall’s Housing Task Force is ready to launch, and not a moment too soon.

The Cornwall housing market continues to be red hot and supply of all kinds of housing.

The city is facing a real challenge to its housing sector and should be ready to pull out all the stops to stimulate development.

Cornwall City Council has already been told that it needs to add 741 affordable housing residential units to its stock to meet demand within the next 10 years.

On top of this, available homes on the housing market are drying up fast, with listings going for well over the asking price in a matter of hours, not even a matter of days.

Working from home is rapidly becoming common place because of the pandemic, and that is not going away. Cornwall has a lot to offer young families and it is clear that people want to move here.

This is a very good problem to have, but it is also, like I said, a big challenge to overcome.

What the Housing Task Force should look at first, is infill. Fill the vacant spaces in the city that are close to utilities and amenities before building out to new subdivisions that will require new infrastructure to be built to support them.

Vacant Properties In filling the vacant spaces in the city brings me to a convenient segway to the next topic I’d like to talk about, and that is vacant properties.

At their last meeting, Cornwall City Council considered several motions to address vacant properties within the city.

First, Council rejected the idea of putting a tax on vacant properties in the city.

Taxing vacant properties is something that has been considered in bigger cities, like Toronto, City of Cornwall administration however found that there would be little financial benefit to instituting such a tax in Cornwall.

A reason for their being little revenue potential in a vacant property tax, is that there are very few vacant residential properties in the city, less than 20 at the time administration wrote their report to council. Additionally, administration is unsure if

the city can legally impose a vacant property tax on commercial properties.

As far as residential housing, I agree, we don’t need a vacant property tax on residential properties because there are none. As for commercial properties, I think that is a different issue, one I’ll address in my next topic.

Domtar, CIL, Pitt and Second Cornwall City Council narrowly passed three resolutions to invite the property owners of the vacant Domtar, CIL, and Pitt and Second properties to present their plans for the future.

Councillor Justin Towndale summarized his position, and that of other councillors who opposed these resolutions stating that a property owner has a right to sell their land when and how they see fit, and to develop their land how they see fit as well. Councillor Towndale also stated that there were plenty of other vacant commercial properties in the city and Council could not feasibly expect to hear updates on all of them.

Councillor Towndale is absolutely right on all of his points that I summarized above, but I am glad that Council still voted in favour to hear updates from the owners of the properties previously mentioned.

These owners are within their rights to not develop these lands if they want, and they don’t even have to come to council to present an update. Council cannot subpoena them or coerce them to develop their land or give them an update if they don’t want to.

That being said, shining a light on these long vacant pieces of land will hopefully stimulate something to start to grow.

With the demands on our housing market, Cornwall is a rapidly growing city, and I’d rather see vacant spaces inside the core of the city filled in before we start extending our urban sprawl.

Also, these owners are a part of our community. Perhaps they have chosen not to develop these lands due an obstacle that the city and the community can help to fix. I’m sure all of these developers have great vision for what they would like to see done with their land, and the city should do all it can to help them achieve their vision.

Hopefully, these discussions will see ideas come forward that can be used to support other vacant commercial property owners to the benefit of everyone.

What do you think readers? How should Cornwall handle its housing issue?

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

A year in the making, a call for support When an anniversary relives happy memories, we look forward to the occasion. But looking back isn’t always easy. Sometimes anniversaries mark times of difficulty, uncertainty, or forced change. It’s especially hard to recognize a passing year when the situation it marks remains unresolved.

March 2021 represents the one-year anniversary of our current global pandemic. By now we’ve lived through 12 months with COVID-19, 52 weeks with restrictions, 365 days of whirlwind change. It’s a milestone when we want a finish line.

Reflecting on the past year, I hope future generations benefit from what we’ve learned.

Time with family and friends certainly feels more precious than ever. Aside from those who know and love us, it’s also clear how much we rely on frontline professionals who have no relation to us at all.

Though our second provincial lockdown is over, and the optimism of spring lies ahead, life for those working at CCH remains the same. In fact, restrictions across our hospital are more demanding than before. Our physicians, nurses, and staff are tired. And yet, the healthcare heroes we celebrated daily during wave one continue prioritizing the good health of our community, no matter the circumstance.

The one-year anniversary of COVID-19 isn’t a pleasant occasion to face, but if we look hard enough maybe we can find beauty in shared resilience. So, on behalf of our Hospital Foundation, I’m inviting you to help reclaim the month of March in a positive and productive way.

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Baseball prez pitches bogus conspiracy tale Claude McIntosh Mac’s Musings

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If fiction and conspiracy theories are your thing, a recent letter to the editor in the Standard-Freeholder by the current president of Cornwall Minor Baseball Association will whet your appetite, especially the part about a “former mayor” manhandling a much smaller former CMBA president at the civic complex.

The writer said that several years ago a much larger “former mayor” grabbed the diminutive chap by the neck, slammed him against the wall and screamed, “You stole my f..... land.”

We are talking about the land now occupied by the Lutt Bergeron Minor Baseball Complex, one the finest minor fields in the province.

The author also pushed the worn-out conspiracy theory that city hall continues to engage in a decades-old battle to replace the Lutt Bergeron baseball fields with highend residential development. He offered no evidence. Of course, he has no evidence.

Just a beaten-to-death conspiracy theory.

The claims were repeated on social media where anything is accepted as fact.

The land is owned by the feds and leased to the city who sub-leased it to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 297 for the exclusive use of minor baseball. The 99-year lease forbids commercial or residential development on the property. It is to be used for recreation. Period.

In a separate e-mail to Mayor Bernadette Clement, the author of the S-F letter to the editor ramped up the bizarre, ludicrous assault allegations and conspiracy theory.

He identified the “former mayor” who carried out the alleged physical assault as Ed Lumley. The “victim” was identified in the e-mail.

Lumley’s reaction: “He said what!”

The person identified in the e-mail to Mayor Clement as the victim of the assault

by Lumley said it is not true. It never happened. In fact, he has nothing but good things to say about the former mayor and MP and acknowledges that Lumley has been a good friend of minor baseball.

“I don’t know why he would say such a thing,” the non-victim said.

The e-mail to Mayor Clement also claimed that a former senior city manager once stalked a much respected Branch 297 executive member, ran him off the road and threatened him over his support, at the time, for development of the ball fields.

This was when a group of investors was interested in acquiring the vacant property for a high-end condo development while at the same time the ball field idea was being pursued by the Bergeron family and legion.

However, the legion member said he was never run off the road by a city manager or anyone else. It is a figment of the author’s imagination. He has no idea what he is talking about.

The salacious fabricated tale about Lumley is mind-boggling.

When he was MP and a cabinet minister, it was Lumley and his assistant, Paul Fitzpatrick, who brokered the deal that leased the land to the city, who in turn subleased it to the legion. The 99-year lease forbids residential or commercial development. The deal paved the way for the ball fields and derailed the condo plans.

Talk about friendly fire.

It was, as one Cornwall principal called it, “a three-ring circus.”

The “circus” was the annual search by Ontario high schools in the Sixties for teachers to fill vacancies. The demand exceeded the supply.

On Feb. 7, 1963, delegations from Cornwall Collegiate and St. Lawrence High School were in Toronto for the annual teacher job fair.

Together, the two high schools were looking for at least 24 teachers to fill vacancies expected in the next school year.

It was a tight market. Just 450 students were expected to graduate from Ontario colleges of education. It was estimated that across the province, 2,000 new teachers were needed. The huge demand was created by skyrocketing enrolment.

As he scanned the convicted thief’s rap sheet peppered with 40 previous charges, Magistrate Ralph Baker wasn’t buying the 20-year-old man’s plea for mercy after being convicted on March 4, 1963 of stealing a $50 transistor radio from Smith’s Hardware.

“I need a break,” begged the man. “I’ve never had a break. I need to be with my (pregnant) girlfriend and our baby.”

Instead, Baker nailed the crook with a three-year sentence to be served in Kingston Penitentiary, not exactly Club Med. Court was told the man and his two accomplices made up a shoplifting ring that operated in Ottawa and area. The man the ring leader.

The second ring member, a 19-year-old, was given two years in reformatory.

When it came to the third member, described as a tall and attractive 19-year-old female, Baker developed a soft spot in his heart that one could argue tipped on the side of gender inequality.

Court was told that she used her good looks and shapely figure as a distraction.

Saying he felt that she had been mislead

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by her boyfriend, Baker sentenced her to the one day she had spent in the slammer after being arrested.

THIS WEEK IN 1963 - After a couple of close calls at the CN spur line crossing at Nine Mile Road, the railway agreed to have a flagman at the crossing when used by trains going to and from local industries. ...

Vivian Langlois, 17-year-old St. Michael’s Academy student, was selected Miss Red Cross for the United Counties. ... Silas Miller was appointed parks and recreation facilities supervisor. ... Dr. Maxwell Irwin opened his medical practice at 238 Augustus St. ... Hockey legend and Cornwall native Newsy Lalonde was in a Montreal hospital after taking ill at a Canadiens’ game. ... Cornwall Gordon Refrigeration Royals downed Barry’s Bay 11-6 to tie the ODHA junior series at one game apiece.

Lawrence Lapierre had four goals with Ray Barnes adding three. Mike Murray, Dick Tessier, Ron Branchaud and Moe Whitford also scored.

TRIVIA This major project that would take six months to complete started on Nov. 1, 1971: 1) Tearing down Courtaulds complex, 2) Development and servicing of the industrial park, 3) Filling in Cornwall Canal, 4) Extension of Second Street East, 5) Addition to Cornwall Collegiate.

TRIVIA ANSWER The City of Cornwall annexed 60 acres from Cornwall Township to facilitate construction of Combustion Engineering (now occupied by Laframboise Mechanical). Plans for a plant that would employee 1,000 were scaled back before construction started. In the end, fewer than 100 were hired.

QUOTED – “Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.”

- Winston Churchill

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Dear Editor, It is time, once more, to address the subject of the environment - a subject grossly misunderstood by so many people. Our federal government is accused of unfairly taxing us, the citizens, in order to cover the cost of repairing that which we have damaged. In fact, the federal government has been wrong in NOT declaring there IS an environment tax.

We have all been participants in the current environmental disaster. The time is now when we must accept our responsibility; we must address the problems besetting the environment, of which we are an integral part. We must consider the vast fires, the raging floods, the major damaging weather patterns, the shrinking natural habitat, the diminishing ecosystem diversity. We must be ready to invest in the reconstruction of our natural environment.

We cannot just bury our heads in the sand and believe nature will take care of the adverse events that are devastating the globe. Some believe nature will cure its own problems. Perhaps we should ask such

believers to show us how nature is addressing the problems. Nature’s cure is not obvious.

We must be ready to accept their answers providing they show clear evidence nature is doing what it is thought it might do.

As educated people we must understand we simply cannot go on adding to the problems. Environment taxes should not be hidden behind some vague imagery. It is essential we embrace the concept of becoming responsible for the damage that is now clearly evident. Everyone must come to terms with their responsibilities. We must be vigilant because the St. Lawrence River Basin, of which we are a part, is a watershed under threat.

Far too many wetlands and small woodlots have been destroyed. These ecosystems are not just the property of the farmer or a municipality, they are a part of the natural environment. Bodies of seemingly unusable areas, the small woodlots, the marshes, the wetlands, are intensely valuable ecosystems we must protect. These natural parts of the environment are, generally, the responsibility

of landowners and local politicians who, in some instances, have been largely uncaring of the environmental need.

Forefront in my mind are the potential dangers confronting our local Cooper Marsh, a most significant wetland. The emergence of a campground development next to this significant wetland is a disaster in the making. It should be understood the role of a wetland is to act as a means of filtering waters in the connecting channels (rivers and streams) linking the inland lakes to the oceans. Protecting wetlands, and their diversity, is paramount. A campground so close to this natural ecosystem would be a catastrophe, no matter the intended dedication of the developers.

Returning to the subject of an environment tax, let us look at an analogy. When we purchase an automobile, we expect costs of running and maintaining the vehicle; we simply accept the associated costs. Society must adopt the same attitude toward the ecosystems making up the environment.

At this point it is pertinent to stress environmental activists are wrong when declaring the

automobile is one of the CAUSES of the damage to the environment. The advent of the automobile is in no way responsible for CAUSING the present environmental problems since the Earth’s journey out of the last Ice Age was the cause of the icebergs in the oceans. Our automobiles, however, are surely exacerbating the problem; something we can address, although to expect everyone to simply purchase an electric car, tomorrow, is dreaming in technicolour. It will take time for change to happen but we MUST be ready to participate.

Through an environment tax we can pay for programs evolved, not by politicians but by scientists, and designed to avoid the devastation envisaged by the experts, who have realms of data proving their theories.

Let us not cry about an environment tax, let us not pretend we have nothing to do with the fires, the floods, the terrible storms the world is experiencing. Let us, instead, readily accept our responsibilities.

Respectfully, John E. Milnes Long Sault, Ontario

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ARIES: At work, you’ll be happy to take on a new group of clients interested in your products and services. The abundance of work will also get you thinking about starting a new project.

TAURUS: A getaway may be planned at the last minute. You might also consider going to work in another region so you can enjoy new and more enriching experiences.

A training course will prove beneficial.

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Littératie financière dans les écoles du CSDCEO COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DU CSDCEO ONTARIO - Le Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO) est fier d’introduire une stratégie en matière de littératie financière dans ses écoles, et ce de la 1re à la 12e année.

Cette stratégie permettra aux élèves de prendre des décisions éclairées en matière de finances. La littératie financière est l’ensemble des connaissances et des habiletés nécessaires pour prendre des décisions économiques et financières responsables avec assurance. La stratégie comprend les quatre composantes clés que sont les finances personnelles, la citoyenneté, la sensibilisation des consommateurs et la compréhension économique.

L’éducation à la littératie financière sera intégrée dans de nombreuses matières et disciplines du curriculum, tant à l’élémentaire qu’au secondaire. Les élèves comprendront mieux les questions touchant leurs finances personnelles, les répercussions de leurs choix en tant que consommateurs et l’économie aux échelles locale et mondiale. Dans le monde complexe d’aujourd’hui, nous devons outiller nos élèves en vue d’acquérir des habiletés et des connaissances éten-

dues pour faire des choix éclairés. « Cette programmation s’inscrit dans les stratégies du CSDCEO visant la réussite de chaque élève. L’engagement de tous nos partenaires permet d’assurer un programme de qualité et d’innover dans les modes de prestation. Cela est d’autant plus vrai dans ce domaine, afin de faciliter la transition vers les études postsecondaires et le monde du travail. », de partager M. François Turpin, directeur de l’éducation et secrétaire.

Le Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO) est le plus grand réseau d’écoles de langue française dans les cinq comtés de Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott et Russell. En plus d’avoir le plus haut taux de diplomation de la région (93,9 %), le CSDCEO offre des programmes pour la réussite de tous les élèves, des valeurs catholiques, un français de qualité et un certificat de bilinguisme. Le CSDCEO assure l’éducation à plus de 10 100 élèves, répartis dans plusieurs centres de la petite enfance (garderies), 25 écoles élémentaires, 7 écoles secondaires et le Centre d’éducation et de T:9.833" formation de l’Est ontarien (CÉFEO).

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Les rencontres sociales peuvent avoir des effets mortels.

Le BSEO partage les résultats de la campagne provinciale d’information et d’application des règlements de sécurité COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LE BSEO CORNWALL, Ontario - Dans le cadre de la campagne provinciale d’information et d’application des règlements de sécurité au travail pour enrayer la COVID-19, des équipes formées de nombreux ministères, dont le travail était coordonné avec le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO), ont visité les commerces locaux. La campagne visait à aider les commerces à rester en sécurité en s’assurant de prendre les mesures nécessaires pour protéger leur personnel, les consommateurs et le public contre la COVID-19.

Quand c’était nécessaire, les commerces ont dû prendre les mesures pour se corriger et gérer leur exploitation de façon sécuritaire.

Bien que la campagne cible l’éducation, les agents pouvaient utiliser leur pouvoir discrétionnaire advenant une importante non-conformité aux règlements.

En tout, 263 commerces ont reçu une visite. Les établissements de vente au détail – tels que les épiceries, magasins grande surface, dépanneurs, boutiques de vêtements, quincailleries et pharmacies entre autres – ont représenté la plupart des visites (156).

Le reste ont compris les restaurants (79), centres de conditionnement physique (24) et les établissements de services personnels (4). Des commerces visités, 59 % n’étaient pas en contravention. Il faut préciser toutefois, que parmi le reste des 41 %, 145 infractions ont été observées : Exécution du dépistage (29 %) : Le

dépistage des employés, visiteurs essentiels et clients (dans certains milieux) est obligatoire. La plupart des infractions signalées étaient liées au manque de dépistage adéquat du personnel sur les lieux du commerce.

Exigence du masque (27 %) : Les règlements provinciaux exigent le port du masque à l’intérieur de tous les lieux publics partout dans la province, malgré certaines exceptions. La plupart des infractions comportant le masque consistaient du personnel ou des cadres qui soit ne portaient pas de masque ou le portaient mal.

Plan de sécurité (30 %) : Tel qu’indiqué dans le Cadre d’intervention pour la COVID19, les plans de sécurité sont exigés dans les milieux à risques élevés. Les entreprises et les organisations qui sont autorisés à ouvrir pendant le confinement provincial sont tenus d’avoir préparé un plan de sécurité au travail. Les contraventions ont été notées quand les plans de sécurité étaient absents ou avaient besoin d’améliorations.

Autre (14 %) : Les autres infractions concernaient le manque ou l’absence d’application de la distanciation physique; l’insuffisance de disponibilité et l’utilisation inadéquates de l’équipement de protection individuelle chez le personnel; les préoccupations concernant les procédures et les pratiques de nettoyage et de désinfection; le manque de surveillance et de contrôle des limites de capacité; et le volume de musique trop élevé.

La plupart des entreprises qui ont été visitées entre le 3 et le 5 décembre 2020, ont reçu des instructions et des ressources pour répondre aux exigences lorsque des infractions ont été constatées. Au total, 11 avertissements et 1 contravention ont été émis, mais la plupart des infractions constatées ont été corrigées immédiatement ou peu après par les entreprises. <@Rb>Étapes suivantes<@$p> Les constatations résultant de la campagne serviront à assurer que le personnel du BSEO puisse continuer à soutenir les entreprises dans leurs activités continues et pendant la plus récente réouverture à la suite du confinement provincial. Grâce aux nombreuses équipes en place, le BSEO soutient et consulte les entreprises locales, les bénévoles et les autres personnes impliquées dans l’organisation d’événements et d’activités. Les équipes d’inspection du BSEO continuent également de visiter les entreprises locales pour les renseigner, mais aussi pour s’assurer qu’elles sont conformes. Par ailleurs, il est prévu que le groupe de travail provincial revienne bientôt en vue d’exécuter une seconde ronde d’inspections. « Nous reconnaissons que le confinement et les diverses mesures de santé publique sont difficiles et ont exigé des efforts importants de la part de nos entreprises et organisateurs locaux, et je tiens à les féliciter pour tout ça », déclare le Dr Paul Roumeliotis, Médecin hygiéniste. « Mais comme il est ressorti dans la campagne provinciale, il y a

place à l’amélioration. On se doit de rester vigilant. Les variants préoccupants du virus étant détectés partout en Ontario, les mesures de santé publique sont plus importantes que jamais à la prévention d’un regain de cas. Le personnel du BSEO est là pour soutenir nos entreprises et organisateurs locaux alors qu’ils instaurent les mesures et règlements de santé publique, qui peuvent évoluer rapidement selon les circonstances évolutives de la pandémie. » Pour en savoir plus sur la COVID-19, consultez le site Web du Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario à www.BSEO.ca/coronavirus.

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Un projet de loi visant à protéger les familles des victimes

Le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario confirme les premiers cas de variants préoccupants de la COVID-19 dans la région

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE DÉPUTÉ ERIC DUNCAN OTTAWA, Ontario – Le sénateur PierreHugues Boisvenu (La Salle—Québec) et le député Eric Duncan (Stormont—Dundas— South Glengarry) ont déposé simultanément un projet de loi d’initiative parlementaire à la Chambre des communes et au Sénat afin d’éviter aux familles des victimes de se retrouver inutilement en présence des criminels les plus violents au Canada.

Ces projets de loi identiques visent à modifier le Code criminel du Canada afin de donner aux juges la possibilité de prononcer des peines d’emprisonnement à vie sans possibilité de libération conditionnelle de 25 à 40 ans dans les cas où l’auteur a enlevé, agressé sexuellement et assassiné sa victime.

Ce projet de loi, initialement déposé à la Chambre des communes par le député James Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman) au cours de la première session de la 42e législature, a été adopté par le Comité permanent de la justice et des droits de la personne, puis renvoyé à la Chambre des communes sans amendement. Il n’a pas été adopté avant la dissolution du Parlement pour les élections fédérales de 2019.

Ces deux textes de loi ont le même objectif : respecter les familles des personnes assassinées et brutalisées. La grande majorité des

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auteurs de crimes de cette gravité ne voient plus jamais l’extérieur de leur cellule de prison, car ces personnes ne cherchent pas à se réhabiliter en raison de leur nature à haut risque et extrêmement dangereuse. Malgré cela, ils sont capables de forcer les familles de leurs victimes à revivre les détails horribles du meurtre de leurs proches tous les deux ans. « Je suis fier de présenter à nouveau ce projet de loi de compassion visant à soutenir les familles des victimes, qui ont déjà été assez traumatisées. Ce projet de loi sensé et bipartisan a reçu le soutien d’autres partis au fil des ans. En tant que parlementaires, nous parlons de faire plus pour les victimes. Ce projet de loi nous donne l’occasion idéale de passer de la parole aux actes. Il est temps de franchir enfin la ligne d’arrivée, » dit Eric Duncan, député (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry)

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CORNWALL, Ontario - Le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO) confirme la présence des premiers cas de variants préoccupants (VP) de COVID-19 dans la région.

Santé publique Ontario (SPO) qui analyse tous les échantillons positifs pour détecter la présence d’une mutation, a informé le BSEO qu’il y en avait une dans 4 des échantillons.

Les résultats d’un dépistage génétique spécifique sont attendus afin d’identifier précisément les types de variant.

Des variants suspectés ont été détectés chez 3 employés de la Fromagerie St-Albert Coopérative Inc., à St-Albert, qui est aux prises avec une éclosion de COVID-19. Le quatrième cas a été identifié chez un autre individu dans la région du BSEO, lequel a entrepris des protocoles approfondis de recherche de contacts pour identifier la source de l’infection ainsi que tous les contacts de ces 4 cas.

Dans le cadre de son enquête sur la flambée de VP de COVID-19, en collaboration avec les Services médicaux d’urgence locaux, le BSEO a administré un test de dépistage à

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tous les employés de la fromagerie jeudi. À titre de précaution, la coopérative a fermé son usine le même jour, laquelle restera fermée pendant la fin de semaine. En attendant les résultats des dépistages du laboratoire, le BSEO collaborera avec la fromagerie pour déterminer les prochaines étapes à prendre.

Le BSEO a déterminé que l’éclosion ne présente pas de risque au grand public et rassure la population que les aliments produits à la fromagerie sont sûrs et peuvent être consommés. « Bien que la présence des variants préoccupants de la COVID-19 dans notre région m’inquiète, je n’en suis pas surpris puisqu’ils sont détectés partout dans la province », dit le Dr Paul Roumeliotis, Médecin hygiéniste du BSEO. « Étant donné que ces variants sont beaucoup plus contagieux que la souche originale de COVID-19, il est essentiel pour nous tous de continuer à prendre les précautions recommandées par la Santé publique jusqu’à ce qu’une majorité de la population soit vaccinée. » Pour en savoir plus sur les variants préoccupants de la COVID-19 dans la région du BSEO, consultez www.BSEO.ca/coronavirus.

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Le Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) est présentement à la recherche d’une personne compétente et dynamique pour pourvoir le poste suivant à son site de Cornwall, Ontario :

AGENT(E) AUX FINANCES (PAIE ET ACHATS) Poste permanent - 5 jours à 35h/semaine

L’agent(e) aux finances assiste le gestionnaire des finances dans le fonctionnement quotidien du CSCE. Il ou elle est responsable de tous les aspects de l'administration de la paie, de l’administration financière du régime de prestations d'assurance collective, du plan de pension (HOOPP) et de la gestion des achats. Il ou elle offre également du soutien à la gestion des comptes payables et recevables.

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SOUTH DUNDAS, Ontario – The Township of South Dundas has been recognized with a national marketing award for their ‘Welcoming Facemask Project.’

The Economic Development Association of Canada (EDAC), awarded the Promotional Item Marketing Award (under $200,000 budget) during a virtual award ceremony on Feb. 23.

The ‘Welcoming Facemask Project’ saw free facemasks handed out at South Dundas tourism locations and retail businesses.

Judges noted that the project offered “a way to welcome versus a barrier to a welcoming smile and had a nice personal touch.”

“Given EDAC is a national association, the awards competition is extremely competitive,” said Economic Development Officer, Rob Hunter. “Winning this award is a real honour for our Municipality. I’d like to give special thanks to the artist of the mask design, Margi Laurin.”

“Council is very proud that South Dundas won this National Economic Development Marketing Award. It would not have been possible without the efforts of the South Dundas Tourism Advisory Committee, Municipal Staff and Margi Laurin who helped with the facemask artwork. All of them pulled together during this project to help our businesses welcome residents and visitors,” said South Picture from left-to-right are Deputy Mayor Kirsten Gardner, Michael Burton and Ron Currie. Submitted photo.

Dundas Mayor Steven Byvelds.

SNC warns of thinning ice NICK SEEBRUCH

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SNC states that this past week they have recorded ice as thin as 15 cm near some fishing huts near Casselman. SNC states that ice should be a minimum of 15 cm thick for walking and 30 cm thick for other activities.

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At the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Dr. Christy Navaneelan of Cornwall; age 69 years. Beloved husband of Dr. Rachel Navaneelan. Loving father of Tanya Navaneelan and Anthony Navaneelan, both of Toronto. Brother of Xavier, Joyce, Louis, Bishop Justin, Janet and Jovitha, and brother-in-law of Sivakumar, Rani, Sivananthan, Sivanes, and Ranjan. Cherished uncle of Ramani, Vasanthan, Rajeevan, Joanne, Janice, Sarah, Justin, Neil, Nicola, Rosie, Andrew, Premilla, Siva, Jack, Havishmi, Shan, Saku, Harry, and Anjali. Dear son of the late Gnanapragasam and the late Emily Bastiampillai. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital and the Ottawa Civic Hospital for their compassion and excellent care. A private chapel service was held at the Wilson Funeral Home 822 Pitt St., Cornwall (613-9383888) on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Those who wish to view the recorded chapel service online may do so at the following link: www. facebook.com/kavproductions/live. Following the private chapel service, a visitation with controlled attendance was held from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm.

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At Heartwood Long Term Care on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the age of 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert.

Loving mother of Richard (Sylvie), Julie Filion (William “Billy”) and Lalonde (Brian).

LALONDE, Hélène Cherished grandmother Rachelle of Matthieu, Justin, (née Bazinet) Jonathan, Kelsey, Adam and Kendra and greatgrandmother of Jordan, Karter, Hazel, Clara, Autumn and Niio. Dear sister of Raynald Bazinet (Pierrette), Madeleine Lemieux (late Don), Diane Boisvenue (Michel) and Francine Baker (Rick Rozon). Predeceased by her parents Fernand and Marie-Ange (née Brière) Bazinet, her brother Rheal Bazinet (late Jeanne Renaud) and by her sisters Pauline Perras (Lloyd), Denise Cheffer (Régean), Edna Mccrea (John) and Noella.

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Dick was a man of integrity and faith, if you knew him you loved him.

A few months short of 50 years he spent being a wonderful husband and best friend to Heather. His daughters Kelly (Matthew DeJong) and Peggy (Dan Regnier) were the best and the brightest always in his eyes.

We were so blessed to have Kelly and Matt bring three beautiful children into the world. Dick cherished Abigail, Tom and Charles. Every moment he had to share stories with them he did . He loved deeply. His family was his greatest accomplishment and joy. Dick gave his family wonderful memories to hold dear forever. We will laugh, we will cry and we will cherish him as he cherished us. Dick’s wish was to pass at home, and he did peacefully. Funeral arrangements entrusted to LAHAIE AND SULLIVAN CORNWALL FUNERAL HOME, WEST BRANCH, 20 SEVENTH ST WEST (613-932-8482). A private family celebration of Dick’s life will be held at a later date. Donations are always a generous, thoughtful thing to do, but in lieu please just love one another, that is the greatest gift you can give. Should you wish to donate, memorial donations to Cornwall Hospice would be appreciated by the family.

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On Tuesday February 23, 2021. It is with great sadness that the family announces her passing. Beloved wife of the late Rene Lajoie and by her previous husband the late Maurice Joyal. Loving mother of François Joyal (Cheryl), Michel Joyal (Vicky), Suzanne Bourgon (Norman), Rita Quesnel (Richard), Robert Joyal (late Joanne), Jean Joyal (Lynne), Daniel Joyal (Jean) and Denis Joyal. Dear daughter in law of Elizabeth Joyal (late Norman Joyal). Mémère of 20 grandchildren, grandmémère of 24 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Rita St. Pierre (George), Carmen Lemire and Maurice Godard (Carole). Also predeceased by her parents Ovila and Irene Godard, one son Norman Joyal, and 4 sisters. Funeral arrangements entrusted to LAHAIE AND SULLIVAN, CORNWALL FUNERAL HOMES, WEST BRANCH, 20 Seventh St. W. (613-932-8482). An attendance controlled visitation will be held on Saturday March 6, 2021 from 12 Noon until the time of service. Please register by clicking the following link to secure a spot for the visitation https://signup.com/go/RbWxHOG. Should you have any problems registering please call the Funeral Home. An attendance controlled Celebration of life will be held on Saturday March 6, 2021 in the Memorial Chapel of the Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Spring Interment. Due to covid restrictions you are invited to view the ceremony live or on replay at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/25259.

As expressions of sympathy, Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope for Dementia Charity. This charity is devoted to working towards improving diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Dementia, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

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OBITUARY Peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Jacques Leroux of Cornwall; age 74. Beloved husband of 50 years to Michèle (née Coté) Leroux. Loving father of Caroline Leroux (Charles Desilva) and Geneviève Leroux (Jamie Ross). Cherished grandfather of Arianne, Sophie, Alexandra and Jade. Dear brother of Renée. Predeceased by his parents René Leroux, Laurianna (née Proulx), his brothers Robert, Jean-Pierre and sister Sergine. The family wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Bayshore Nurses and Cornwall Hospice for all of their care and compassion. Funeral arrangements under the care and direction of LAHAIE AND SULLIVAN, CORNWALL FUNERAL HOME, WEST BRANCH, 20 Seventh Street West, (613-932-8482). Due to covid restrictions a private visitation was held for immediate family members only. A Graveside service will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations to Cornwall Hospice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Messages of condolences may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca

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Peacefully, at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Friday February 5, 2021. Claude Bertrand of Cornwall; age 91 years. Beloved husband of Gisele (née Pilon) Bertrand and the late Carmen (née Landriault) Bertrand. Loving father of Jacques Bertrand (Christina) of Glen Walter, Daniel Bertrand (Sherri Selleck) and step father of Suzanne Menard and Huguette Jodoin all of Cornwall. Proud grandfather of Jacinthe, Daniel, Emily and step grandfather of Christopher, Victor and Heaven. Dear brother of Roma Bertrand. Predeceased by his parents Raoul Bertrand and Aldeneige (née Brunette) Bertrand and his brothers Vital and Leo-Paul.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lahaie and Sullivan Funeral Home, West Branch, 20 Seventh Street West in Cornwall (613-932-8482). Due to covid restrictions a private Celebration of Life will be held. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Alzheimers Society would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolences may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.ca.

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING

Housekeeping Official Plan Amendment for the United Counties of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry

Half load restrictions are expected to start on or about MARCH 8th, 2021 on all County roads in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Enforcement of half load restrictions will commence once half load signs are erected. The following are year-round full load roads:

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) will hold a Public Meeting as per Section 17 and Section 21(1) of the Planning Act on Monday March 29, 2021, commencing at 12:00 P.M. on Webex.

1. South of King’s Highway No. 401 on County Road Nos. 1, 14, 33 and 35.

2. County Road 1 from French Settlement Road to Belmeade Road 3. County Road 15 from County Road 2 to the southwest leg of County Road 36.

4. County Road 44 from Highway No. 138 to 840m East of County Road 42 5. County Road Nos. 31, 34, 43, 46; and 6. County Road No. 2 from Leeds & Grenville boundary to the City of Cornwall boundary and from the City of Cornwall boundary to the Ontario/Quebec boundary.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT – The purpose of the Public Meeting is to provide an opportunity for Council to receive input from the public and stakeholders in respect of the current proposed Housekeeping Amendment to the SDG Official Plan. The amendment is intended to correct technical errors and clarify policies for ease of use and interpretation. Additionally, it will formally recognize official plan amendments to the 2006 Official Plan that were adopted by Council but not incorporated during the final stages of the Province’s approval of the 2018 Official Plan. The Official Plan applies to the entire geographical area of SDG; as such, no key map is provided.

Persons contravening this regulation will be prosecuted under Section 122 of The Highway Traffic Act. To check for the effective half-load starting date, please visit our website at www.sdgcounties.ca

TAKE NOTICE THAT the United Counties of SDG is now conducting all public meetings virtually through Webex. Members of the public will have the ability to watch meeting proceedings and participate, where appropriate, as detailed below.

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Benjamin de Haan, P. Eng. Director, Transportation and Planning Services 26 Pitt Street, Suite 223, Cornwall, Ontario K6J 3P2 (613) 932-1515, Ext. 1208

Copies of the draft Official Plan Housekeeping Amendment and relevant studies can be found at: sdgcounties.ca.

All public meetings are livestreamed on the United Counties of SDG YouTube page. To watch the livestream, go to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_3kS_1PyhLSbTCCdpAUQeg

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment to the SDG Official Plan.

IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to SDG before the proposed Official Plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal.

IF A PERSON or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to SDG before the proposed Official Plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal there is reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED of the adoption of the Housekeeping Amendment to the Official Plan you must make a written request to the Manager of Planning (at the address below) or to info@ sdgcounties.ca.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the Housekeeping Amendment to the Official Plan is available on the SDG website and at the local township offices.

DATED this 9th day of March, 2021 Transportation and Planning Services United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry 26 Pitt Street, K6J 3P2, Cornwall, Ontario Tel: (613) 932-1515 Fax: (613) 936-2913

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Members of the public who wish to participate in meetings will be able to do so by joining our Webex meeting on their device, or by dialing in from a phone (long distance charges may apply).

Registration is required in advance of the meeting at: https://unitedcountiesofsdg.my.webex.com/ unitedcountiesofsdg.my/j.php?RGID=r373ed9f7ef abf76e1dc8e26954f2c74e

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Reader says: I was recently at a drug store in Cornwall waiting my turn in the cashier line.

A man came up on my left with a six pack of bottled soda in each hand. As he stepped forward to go through the self-checkout the cashier yelled at him that he could not buy the drinks because he was just in the store and had already purchased the limit. “You can’t go out and come back in and buy more” she said. While I understand that in the case of necessities a product limit may be required or if an individual is buying an excessive amount of a product, however, in most cases I find limits annoying. It is not as if a customer does not have other choices. In this case, there are other stores in the city so the customer could have gone to one of them and bought four more packages rather than the two he had; other stores in the city will price match or may have the product on sale as well, he in essence could have bought my share because I didn’t buy any. Remember folks . . . buy local . . . if they let you!

From the City of Cornwall: For the last phase of winter parking restrictions (March 1 to 31), the full overnight parking ban will stay in place. From 1 a.m. to 7 a.m., you cannot park on the street overnight.

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Reader Says: First of all / all transit systems across the planet are trying to get ridership back. Its the same for all businesses. My Dad always said a glass is not half empty , its half full being positive. You can not open a store with nothing on the shelves, no one will shop there. Maybe the people who drive cars can cut the noise down and cut down on carbon footprint pollution , just maybe ? Think about it!

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Engine 17: A Sad Story of Neglect CORNWALL, Ontario - The following story is the summary of a report written by Wes Libbey on the history of Locomotive 17. Wes makes his case for the train staying in Cornwall. Please visit cornwallseawaynews. com for the full-story as this is just meant to be a brief window into a much larger picture.

Cornwall owes its success, in no small way, to the Cornwall Street Railway Company (CSR). For 134 years, economic growth depended on CSR and its successors. The legacy of CSR today includes the preferential electricity rates from Quebec and the Progress Fund from the sale of Cornwall Electric for $67,000,000. The only tangible remnant remaining is Engine 17—and that it is why it is a meaningful symbol of our history.

Engine 17: What happened Electric freight service continued until 1971, shortly after the company’s freight operations were purchased by CN Rail. As the last operating electric motor locomotive in Canada, CN donated Engine 17 to the City in remembrance of the CSR operations. Citizens of Cornwall donated to the refurbishing including $20,000 from the Kinsmen of Club of Cornwall. In August of 1981, Engine 17 was placed in front of the Cornwall Water Filtration Plant on Second Street West.

Suffering from vandalism, Engine 17 it was moved to the south-east corner of Brookdale and Ninth, adjacent to a forgotten CSR track.

Soil conditions in Lamoureux Park were considered unsatisfactory. Heritage-Patrimoine Cornwall (HPC) recommended historic

designation for Engine 17 which the city approved in 2006 (By-law #31-2006). HPC allocated funds for yearly maintenance and in 2013 requested $50,000 to stabilize the engine. The City set aside $30,000 in its reserve fund. In 2014 HPC did background work on the cost of removing lead paint, advised the city in its 2015 budget detail that the project was beyond the scope or mandate of HPC. With $100,000 in reser ve, the Administration has prepared detailed information for repairing the exterior shell.

Knowing the weight at 75 tons, it can be assumed that 50 tons will be the transformers and electric motors which are not needed for display purposes and can be salvaged.

At today’s prices this is worth upwards of $20,000. Administration research includes the removal of lead-free paint in accordance with Ministry of Environment standards. With the advice of railroad museums, it has been determined that “railroad quality paint” will provide long-lasting protection from the elements. No more “Good Samaritan” paint jobs involving house paint!

Engine 17 became an orphan in the City’s administrative structure. Its condition worsened every year. It became an embarrassment to the citizens; more so by those who recognized its significance. At the same time Councillors forgot that the citizens had already contributed to Engine 17 and it was an affront to ask again—having neglected Engine 17 for so long. City Council, embarrassed by its condition and perhaps because of their neglect, removed the $100,000 from

reserve at budget time and agreed to pay to have it disappear. Repeal of the designation by-law requires the City to seek the advice of HPC, serve notice of intent to Ontario Heritage Trust publish in the newspaper, receive objections for 30 days, refer objections to the Conservation Review Board (CRB), the appeal body relative to designation (Ontario Heritage Act Section 31), considers CRB’s report and then Council decides.

To save Engine 17, Council must vote against the repeal of the historic designation.

Our City needs to pick up the pieces and locate Engine 17 as the focal point to highlight our industrial history. That place is the Benson Centre. The Benson Centre should be

selected because it is the busiest location in Cornwall attracting over 100,000 people every year.

Numerous young athletic organizations practice there also such as football, lacrosse and soccer during their off season. Security and hosting staff are always present, constantly patrolling the site. The Benson Centre is the perfect location to set-up a “Cornwall: Industrial and Innovation Past” interactive centre. There is a lot of down time for parents and families between games and while the children are practising. An interactive display will offer them a new place to go and learn about Cornwall.

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Duncan tables legislation aimed at victim protection NICK SEEBRUCH

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OTTAWA, Ontario – Stormont, Dundas, South Glengarry MP Eric Duncan has tabled legislation in concert with Conservative Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu aimed at protecting victims of violent crime.

The identical pieces of legislation were tabled simultaneously in the House of Commons and the Senate by Duncan and Boisvenu respectively.

The bill aims at amending the Criminal Code of Canada to allow judges to hand down 25 to 40 year prison sentences without the possibility of parole in cases where the convicted individual has abducted, sex-

ually assaulted, or murdered their victim.

In a press release to the media, Duncan explains that the goal of these bills is to protect the victims of these crimes from having to relive their trauma at parole hearings, which can take place every two years after the convicted becomes eligible.

“I am proud to bring this legislation forward again, as it is a compassionate bill that supports victim’s families, who have already been traumatized enough,” said Duncan. “This is a common-sense, bipartisan bill that has received support from other parties over the years. As parliamentarians, we talk about doing more for victims. This bill gives us the perfect chance to

put our words into action. It is time to finally get this across the finish line.”

Duncan claims that often those convicted of these types of violent crimes are never granted parole in any case, and do not seek rehabilitation, yet still receive parole hearings every two years.

This bill would not introduce a new mandatory minimum sentence on violent offenders, but instead would leave these decisions to the discretion of judges.

Earlier this week, the Liberal government moved to scrap mandatory minimum sentences for some non-violent drug offences.

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