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residents. While we are all experiencing pandemic fatigue and yearning for a return to better days, it is imperative to continue following public health precautions if we hope to keep COVID cases at a manageable level in our community. For this reason, I am urging residents to consider ways to celebrate the holidays safely this season. In the holiday spirit of kindness, compassion and generosity towards our community – and in the hopes for a better 2021 – following public health guidelines will be extremely important over the coming weeks so that we don’t experience a post-holiday surge of COVID cases that puts people’s lives, health and livelihood at risk. We can celebrate safely while protecting our loved ones and our community by limiting in-person celebrations to the people we live with, or with one other household if you live alone. There are also many creative ways to celebrate the holidays safely with family and friends who we don’t live with, such as having virtual gatherings, and sharing meals or opening gifts together online. We can also help keep everyone safe by limiting trips into the community to essential errands only and staying home when we aren’t feeling well. When we are out in public, we should continue to avoid crowds, wear our masks, keep 2 metres distance from others and clean our hands regularly. In spite of the year’s hardships, 2020 is drawing to an end with reason for optimism – vaccines are on the horizon which will help reduce the impact of COVID-19 on our lives and allow for the gradual return to more normal activities. In the meantime, let’s continue to follow public health precautions and keep our loved ones and our community safe so that we can look forward together to better times in 2021. For more on how to celebrate safely, and how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit the Eastern Ontario Health Unit’s website at www.EOHU.ca. Wishing everyone health and happiness this holiday season. Dr. Paul Roumeliotis Medical Officer of Health Eastern Ontario Health Unit
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With the holidays upon us and 2020 winding down, I would like to take a moment to reflect on this past year. There is no doubt that it has been a challenging year for all of us. The COVID-19 pandemic has required us to change the way we do things and interact with one another. From inconveniences such as wearing masks, to waiting in lines to enter buildings, to having to keep a distance from others, it’s been stressful and Dr. Paul frustrating. It has been especially hard on our families Roumeliotis and relationships as we’ve had to find other ways to juggle family, school and work, and to stay connected with those we care about. For too many, the year has also brought hardship and tragedy, from lost financial stability to lost loved ones who have perished from the coronavirus. In our community, and across the globe, COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll. In spite of the challenges we’ve faced, our community has largely come together to help protect one another from the spread of the virus, following public health precautions such as masking and social distancing when out in public, and finding alternative ways to connect with loved ones and to look out for each other. Many of our local businesses, schools and healthcare workers have made extraordinary efforts to prevent spread of the virus. Collectively, our efforts have helped avoid uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in our community, and for this I am extremely grateful. However, we are at a critical point in the second wave of this pandemic. The EOHU region has experienced a significant increase in COVID-19 cases over recent weeks. As we have seen with other areas of the province, community spread can accelerate rapidly and threaten healthcare capacity in hospitals and other services that we all rely on. Uncontrolled spread can also threaten the local economy by forcing the shutdown of businesses as a last resort to stop the spread of the virus. And as we know too well in our own region, it can have devastating consequences for our most vulnerable
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Yes, you can still have your day in (virtual) court! THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE
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Not many people have a strong desire to be in court. In criminal court, you’re there because you’ve been charged with a crime, you’re a victim or even a witness. In family court, you are there because you and your significant other cannot agree on issues and negotiations, mediations and other non-litigious methods have failed. When you are there, you want to get it over and done with. If you feel that you are in the right, you want your ‘day in court’ in order to solidify the result that you know is coming. The court system, just like every other institution and part of our society, was affected by the global pandemic. The system, that although may move slowly at some times, was forced to reorganize and re-priortitize itself to meet the new reality. Priorities were made as to people in custody and child protection matters.
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Your lawsuit about a breach of contract moved down that ladder of priorities. Tough decisions had to be made and, some people would have received the dissapointing notification that their case was adjourned. The judicial system has come a long way in just a few months. The courtrooms themselves have been fitted with barriers, plexiglass and social distancing measures. Visitors are screened upon entering the court house. Daily operations were changed to meet the new guidelines. The courts have also expanded their services by offering court dates via telephone and virtually over video. Lawyers and litigants phone in or ‘zoom in’ to their court date. The Judges appear virtually and everyone moves forward in this new reality. All the participants have had to adapt and, if the progress so far is any indication, they have adapted well. Life did not stop because of the pandemic and the necessity of having an operational court system has truly never before been more apparent. So, if you need it, the court system is up, running and more accessible than ever. Things will be different but you will still get your day in court.
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS ANGELE D’ALESSIO CMHA CHAMPLAIN EAST
The holiday season can be especially difficult for those of us who have lost someone close to us recently, or at this time of the year. With all the messages of family togetherness and joy, the emptiness left behind when someone passes away is a harsh contrast to what society seems to “expect” us to feel. Below are tips to help you or someone you know get through a potentially difficult time: •Talking about the deceased person is okay. Your stress will only increase if the deceased person’s memory is allowed to become a landmine that everyone tiptoes around. •Things won’t be the same. It’s normal to feel at odds with yourself when dealing with grief. Do not isolate yourself, but limit your involvement when you need to. •Don’t let other people’s expectations dictate how your holiday will unfold. If you do want to participate in holiday events, make sure you know your limits. - do whatever you need to do to help yourself. •Seek support. Talk to your friends and
family about how you feel. Many communities offer support groups for people who are grieving. Talking to people who know what you’re going through can be very comforting. •Plan a special time to celebrate the memories of the person who died. Some families develop creative rituals like decorating a miniature Christmas tree at the cemeter y, donating money to the deceased person’s favorite charity, singing their favorite seasonal song, reciting a special prayer before the evening meal, or even just lighting a candle. Symbolic gestures like these can help families validate their feelings of sadness and overcome the guilt of enjoying special occasions. •Take care of yourself. Stress, depression and bodily neglect are not a great mix at any time of year. •Think about starting new traditions. Planning something different is not an insult to the memory of a loved one and can be a positive way to ease some of the pressure. The information provided is not a substitute for professional advice. If you feel that you may need advice, please consult a qualified health care professional. For further information please call 1-800-4938271 or visit our web site at www.cmhaeast.on.ca
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SOUTH STORMONT, Ontario – A GoFundMe campaign has been started for Blake Girard, a firefighter with the Township of South Stormont who was injured at his workplace at the Evonik Oil Additives plant in Morrisburg on Dec. 4. Girard was injured in a fire after an explosion occurred at the plant. “He will be in the hospital for the next 2-3 months and is not expected to fully recover for 1 year. He has 3rd degree burns covering 40%
of his body and will need multiple surgeries to remove the burns and graft his skin,” the GoFundMe page reads. “Unfortunately due to COVID restrictions, the hospital has a strict visiting policy, so his mom Jackie will be the main visitor and will be with Blake every single day. We would like to help ease the financial stress for his fiancé Abby and his parents so they can focus on his road to healing and recovery.” Girard is being treated at the Toronto Sunnybrooke hospital.
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CORNWALL, Ontario – The United Way’s annual Celebration Sleigh contest ends this Friday, Dec. 18. This year’s contest began on Nov. 27, and featured weekly draws for $100 gift certificates to Baxtrom’s Your Independent Grocer. The final draw will take place on Dec. 18 at noon with one person winning $2500 in prizes, including $1000 cash, gift cards and a Fitbit Versa 2. “We would like to extend a giant thank you to BMO Bank of Montreal for generously jumping on board as our title sponsor again this year,” said Juliette Labossière, United Way/Centraide Executive Director. “Every raffle ticket sold will help the United Way/Centraide SDG continue
to invest in our community, especially now as we are seeing the long-term impact the pandemic will have on Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry in the coming years.” Tickets are $5 each, or $10 for three. Tickets are available at Baxtrom’s YIG courtesy desk, Canadian Tire and the United Way/Centraide SDG office on Water St. “Thank you to BMO Bank of Montreal, Baxtrom’s Your Independent Grocer, Canadian Tire and all of our volunteers and ticket purchasers for helping us make this year’s Celebration Sleigh tradition a success even during these challenging times,” – The United Way/Centraide SDG Team Full details about 2020 Celebration Sleigh: https://unitedwaysdg.com/event/ celebration-sleigh2020/
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as well. Onyx has partnerships with Algonquin College, Willis College, and Herzing College. “There is a dual purpose when they volunteer with us,” Pyper explained. “Students get placement and on the job training experience in their field. The important thing is that you aren’t just there to volunteer, you are there to improve your life.” Pyper went on to say that all of these volunteers get a letter of reference from Onyx when they are ready to graduate from their respective programs at Algonquin College and enter their professional careers. All of the services offered by Onyx are aimed at helping people get back on their feet, but Pyper explained that there was a need in Vanier, and the surrounding area to make the work they do sustainable for their clients. “One of our biggest needs that there is a big problem with is housing,” said Pyper. “Housing prices have gone through the roof and we are trying to find places for people to live. There are two things in life you need, housing, and food. If you don’t have those two things, how can you have a normal life. It is important to know who you are dealing with and the problems you are
dealing with so you can get them the help they need.” The need continues, and so does Marie Pyper’s work with Onyx Community Services. To learn more about Onyx Community Ser vices, visit their website at onyxcommunityser vices.org or call 1-888-833-5303.
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Marie Pyper has been volunteering all of her life. Retired from the banking industry after 42 years, Pyper both through her work, and outside of it, donated her time to support a variety of community causes. Whether it be through supporting the Canadian Legion, Children’s Treatment Centre, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or any other of a range of charitable causes in North Stormont and South Stormont, where there was a need, Pyper answered the call. Onyx Community Services found itself in need of a temporary Executive Director in the fall of 2018 and Pyper stepped up to take on that role for what was expected to be a threemonth stint. Fourteen months later, the need is still there, and so is Pyper. Based in the Vanier neighbourhood of Ottawa, Onyx relies on the spirit of volunteering, which is something that Pyper has held close to her heart throughout her life. Among the services that clients of Onyx have access to includes those offered by Sobriety House. A partner organization of Onyx, Sobriety House runs a 18-bed home in the Glebe where those struggling with addiction can find support. Pyper has family members who have struggled with addiction and mental health issues. This cause that is close to her heart is just one of the reasons she is such an ardent believer in the work that Onyx does. As their clients get clean, Onyx provide support to help them find jobs, and navigate social services and court systems. Volunteers are key in helping Onyx deliver these supports
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Ranking Provincial Priorities Dear Editor, First, it’s wonderful to read this editorial in the Seaway News. Your explanation of ranked ballot system is spot on and your conversations with local politicians is illuminating. Thanks for writing it Nick! I really think that the age of confrontation in governance is drawing to a close. The pandemic is a wake-up call to our need to have cooperation both nationally, among all levels of government and internationally, but the true test is going to be
reason why the Ford government has nixed the idea at the municipal level. It is also the reason why Trudeau backed off his promise to eliminate the first-past-thepost system federally. Conservatives are more sensitive to this issue because the other three parties tend to be closer in economic and social outlook. Mr. McDonell’s statement that the government acted out of financial concern for municipalities is typical Conservative rhetoric maintaining that if a government
program or policy costs more, no matter what the value, it must be bad. The PCs are aware that there is a growing desire for political reform and municipalities are leading the charge. The Ford government’s action is simply an attempt to contain the fire. Sorry Mr. McDonell but it isn’t going to work. It’s time to start looking at true cooperation, not confrontation. Warren Brownlee, Cornwall, Ontario
or more. This is disgusting. These cats are still going eat and poop after they arefixedandthwilstiluntto kill the little animals and birds. With 62% of people living in the area want this to stop, putting the cats down would be better for them and a lot cheaper. What happened to majority rules? Mr.Rogers knows the areas well and if the bylaws were enforced in these areas, the $40,000 of taxpayers money would go
a long way to clean this mess up. All this trash and garbage should be cleaned up by owners, landlords & slumlords and the city,this would keep the rats away too! This mess and many other messes will never be cleaned up without enforcement and fines which could cover the cost. Most other areas of Cornwall that do not have this mess do not have a cat problem. Looks to me that this problem would go
on for ever if these ladies hadn’t brought it to the cities attention. Mr.Rogers should know that, if honey doesn’t work you need to enforce the bylaws or there is no sense in having bylaws. The price to enforce and create new bylaws will cost more than the benefits that the cat licences will bring in. Wonder what the licence fee will be! Don Latrielle, Cornwall, Ontario
Ninth and McConnell, with its available space, would have been an ideal location for a roundabout but traffic lights were installed instead; a wasted opportunity to reduce the daily emission of carbon dioxide from the huge numbers of vehicles stopped at the lights - compounding the damage to the ionosphere. It seems such simple logic - keep the traffic moving! Which brings me to the roundabout on Brookdale Avenue where, contrary to
international roundabout practice, a line tells traffic on the roundabout to stop in favour of traffic from Brookdale Avenue. It is understood Brookdale Avenue is the major thoroughfare but that should not count in a traffic roundabout, particularly a two-lane roundabout, where traffic must be allowed to flow freely. Again, simple logic - you don’t install a roundabout to keep traffic flowing and then stop it! Over the years the city’s horticultural
department has done a wonderful job with the landscaping, the flowers around the city have been spectacular. The bike path must be the envy of other cities, the improvements to sidewalks, roads etc. are giving Cornwall a new appearance. Let’s hope the city engineering department can look at ways to make the roads safer. Janet Milnes Long Sault
climate change. Democracy slowly evolves as it becomes more representative and cooperative and ranked ballot is a natural development. Like the vote for women, it is a positive change, but it will mean a change in the power structure of our governments. Both the Liberals and Conservatives are aware that if the ranked ballot were used at either the provincial or federal level that this would likely mean an end to majority governments. That is probably the real
What to do with cats Dear Editor, Cat documentary certainly didn’t show off Cornwall’s best assets. I’m happy that Cornwall’s supervisor of bylaw enforcement was able to help the ladies that took on more than they could handle by giving them $40,000. They work very hard for their money,too bad they have to take the cats to St.Zotique,Que. to have them fixed,since they charge $120 to $150 while Cornwall veterinarians charge $500
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The editor: In his letter “Traffic circle proposal” (December 2nd) Andrew Kellogg has put forward an excellent suggestion. The situation highlighted by Mr. Kellogg is, indeed, a good example of where a roundabout would serve to allow traffic to flow and, at the same time, reduce the chance of serious accidents. It is, however, only one example of where a roundabout would best serve Cornwall residents and visitors. The junction of
Water meters, who benefits? The world does! In today’s world of increasing catastrophic weather events due to climate change how can anyone question saving precious resources like water. I understand that Cornwall is the only city of its size not to have water meters. And it shows in the number of homes that leave their sprinklers on all night to drench their
green lawns and have untold gallons run into the sewers. And yes maybe families should think twice before using the water. As for costs, Mr Kelly thinks it is a cash grab by the city and Mr MacIntosh thinks it will cost the city. What we do know is it is jeopardizing the climate that we are leaving for our kids
and grandkids. Council has delayed this others who use excess water will pay for inevitable decision for years and should that privilege. It is a small price to help be ashamed that they continue to stand save the planet. up as the only Ontario city to do so. Peter McArthur I find it mind boggling that every new Cornwall, Ontario house has not had a meter installed at the cost of the buyer. For older homes, many will save money in the long term and
of Bill 229 restricting the powers of the Conservation Authorities. No matter what doublespeak the government spins on this policy it comes down to the government’s desire to make decisions based solely on political consideration with no input from science. This policy continues the long list of attacks on the environment and on science-based decision making. A less important decision but extremely
troubling is the vote to grant university status to Canada Christian College because its owner, Mr. McVety and Premier Ford are friends. This is a blatant abuse of governmental authority. However, what is even scarier is how it promotes the warped ideology of Mr. McVety. One has to wonder if Mr. McVety will be recognized as a Christian at the Pearly Gates. Granting this college university status is a
Real agenda Dear Editor, Our provincial Conservative majority government is back to its true agenda. I suppose they are already aware that they will not have a majority again for a long time and perhaps never if we get ranked ballot voting, so they are going to jam through as many extreme measures as possible in the time given. The worst recent decision is Schedule 6
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direct attack on science-based decision making. I guess the members of this government have looked at science-based predictions concerning climate change and the degradation of our environment and have decided to get as much as they can while the getting is good. How unfortunate! Warren Brownlee, Cornwall, Ontario
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with a draft of Waterfront Development Plan, which includes the suggested framework to help develop strategic areas along the waterfront at a joint Special Council Meeting and Waterfront Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday, December 9. This plan has also been presented to the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, who are the caretakers for much of the waterfront that spans across South Stormont. The Board of Commissioners were very excited with the plan and have approved the concepts to move forward in the planning stages. What this means is, Council, Staff and the Waterfront Development Committee will be in discussions with the St. Lawrence Parks Commission to present logical business cases for the developments, determining fair and equitable responsibilities to see these developments come to fruition. As a member of previous Councils and Waterfront Committees, I can honestly say the opportunities to work collaboratively with
On the left is Kim Nadler (vice-president) at center is Melanie Paquette (treasurer) of the SSC (Squadron Sponsorship Committee) and on the right is J.M. Lemoeligou, President of the Kinsmen Club of Cornwall. Other responsibilities of the SSC include, but are not limited to, recruiting cadets and officers to the squadron, screening volunteers, providing office and training facilities, and participating in senior rank selections and the selection of certain honors and awards.
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the St. Lawrence Parks Commission and truly improve our waterfront access has never been better. We have established a much-improved working partnership with the SLPC, and we look forward to making our
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While the snow and cold weather is here for a while, the Township is busy planning for the future of our waterfront! As many surely know by now, the Township of South Stormont has hired consultants to assist in the development of waterfront plans designed to provide improved access to the water for residents and visitors alike. Using direction from the Waterfront Development Committee, best practices, and of course multiple rounds of public consultation, Sierra Planning and Management and MBTW Group have presented Council
the Cornwall Kinsmen Club and a budget for the year was established. Groups may still submit requests during the year for consideration – application form is available on our web site Today we are pleased to announce the 2020/2021 donation of $2,200 to the Air Cadet Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) (for purchase of a canoe and specialized monitor for flight simulator) which is the civilian element of the squadron staff. The SSC is a working support committee that is a member of, and supervised by, the Air Cadet League of Canada. It is comprised of persons approved, registered and screened in accordance with league policy to complete the functions required to support the squadron. A chief responsibility of the SSC is to co-ordinate the raising of private funds for the unit and its activities. The unit’s current primary fundraising event is Tagging, however we are exploring and open to other avenues of fundraising as well.
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CORNWALL, Ontario – Since 1933, the Cornwall Kinsmen Club has raised funds through a range of activities and invested these funds in order to meet the Community’s Greatest Needs. These needs change from year to year and thus we adjust the flow of funds accordingly. To assist us in our strategic process we have identified 7 broad categories: Relief of Poverty; Advancement of Education; Culture and the Arts; Health and Welfare; Enhancement of Youth; Enhancement of Public Security and; Community Service Over the last year, a strategic planning process was undertaken internally to determine the levels of funding that would be allocated to each of these broad categories. Today’s donation falls under the enhancement of youth thrust of our strategy. All community applications received were reviewed by members of
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Next week I’ll be writing about my annual retrospective where I look back on the year that was and underline the milestones, analyze the decisions made by local officials, and extrapolate what the future might bring. This week however, I want to take the time to highlight what is perhaps one of the most important lessons of 2020, the importance of community news. The COVID-19 pandemic laid down a challenge for community newspapers everywhere, and all at once, in a way that hasn’t been seen I think since the Second World War. Again, and again this pandemic challenged local papers like Cornwall Seaway News to take a global event and bring it back to a local level. For example, national news outlets like the CBC could tell the nation when the pandemic arrived on Canadian shores, but the first case in Cornwall was reported by local media. National news could tell the nation that the U.S. border was being closed, but only local news in Cornwall could tell readers how that affected their neighbours. National news reported on the day I am writing this that the first COVID-19 vaccine outside of a trial in Canada was delivered to a Personal Support Worker in Toronto, but only local news will tell our readers when it is available to them. Our work is not just to parrot a press release sent out from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), but to challenge them on the decisions they’ve made during the pandemic, both on the restrictions they’ve imposed and the information they’ve chosen to share. It is because of being pushed by local media that the EOHU began to breakdown COVID cases by municipality so that we could better track where the virus was. Local media has pushed the Health Unit on the restrictions put on businesses asking that they justify those decisions. Most recently, I have seen or have been sent some comments regarding the belief that the COVID-19 virus is only in long-term care facilities and is only a risk to those residents. While it is true that there are four long-term care facilities in Cornwall that are experiencing outbreaks, none of the residents at those facilities have contracted COVID-19, at least as of time of writing. This is information that we at Seaway News had to ask the Health unit for directly and it is important to know. COVID-19 is in our community. As of Monday, there are 76 active cases in the city and 340 across the EOHU overall. We need to be careful. Even though I am a member of a low risk population, I would hate to think that I might spread COVID to someone, even a stranger who happens to be in the same room as me, and that they might die because of me. It seems like a reasonable and responsible thing to be concerned about. In addition to our role of keeping our readers informed of what is going on in their local area during the pandemic, we are also, as always, providing the best platform possible to support local business during a year that has been difficult, but especially so for businesses. Out now is our Christmas magazine Christmas at Home which features a range of recipes and gift ideas, as well as some fun carols and activities for kids. The theme and goal of this magazine is to promote local businesses. Like I said, Seaway News is the best place for readers to go when they want to know what is going on with the pandemic locally, and that is our strength and our value that we offer to advertisers. Businesses can come to us and know, their neighbours read Seaway News. The need and importance of community newspapers has been highlighted by the events of this year, and pandemic or not, we will continue to be here to fill that all-important role. We also want to hear from you, the community we serve so if you have any comments you would like to share, please email them to nseebruch@seawaynews. media for them to appear as a Letter to the Editor or in Scuttlebutt.
In Deo confidimus… Nick Wolochatiuk Dances with Words
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Dust off any of the American currency you haven’t been able to use since the border closed in mid-March. On any coin or paper currency there’s ‘In God we trust’. That’s in English because not many Americans know much about Latin. It is there still, even if the motto seems to have become irrelevant. From 1998 until 2010 I had an American Eskimo miniature by the name of Keesha. I never checked, but I’m sure somewhere on her tummy there must have been a tattoo that said, “In Him I trust”. It would not have been written in Inuktitum, as her breed was of German origin, an offshoot of the Spitz breed. Because she weighed only 17 pounds, ‘Nick’ might have been written there; there just wasn’t enough room for ‘Nick Wolochatiuk’. Keesha must have believed that I was God, for in me she had absolute trust. If you’ve ever had a dog, you know what this is all about. When I was a teacher she would quite often have to remain in my truck for half a day at a time. No problem. I’d park in the shade with the windows down. On her carpeted platform behind the seat, a bowl of water. With her dense coat, winter was no problem. As I’d close the door, she’d cock her head, questioning me. All I’d have to say was, “I’ll be back”. That would put her at ease for the duration. The truck was her home, her den, her kennel. At home, her kennel door was always left open. That’s where she’d retreat, just to have some
quiet time. One day after work, I went to Cornwall airport just to see if anyone was going flying. As I leaned against the ramp gate a Cessna 172 was doing its run-up. The pilot recognized me, then gestured, “Come! Come!” I rushed back to the truck and grabbed my camera. Away we went, this time to CYFJ, La Macaza, a former Bomarc missile base. During the leisurely flight back to CYCC, we admired the twinkling lights of the Laurentian villages below. We landed back at CYCC three hours later. Only when I approached the truck did I notice I had left the door open. In my haste to go flying I had left Keesha behind! There she was, on her carpeted home away from home, gazing at me, perky tail wagging. If she could speak, she would have said, “In you I trusted”. In 2005 we flew to Vancouver to set off on our bicycling and hitchhiking adventure that took us all the way to St. John’s, then home again to Williamstown. Keesha and her kennel had to be checked in two hours before flight time. Only after surrendering her into the care of ‘checked baggage’, was I told that the flight was delayed two hours. There she was, in her kennel on a baggage cart, surrounded by whining Boeing 737s and Airbus 320s. Too many hours later, we landed at Vancouver International. Her kennel was the very last item on the luggage carousel. As soon as I released its door and its occupant. Keesha stretched, gazed at me for a nanosecond, then scooted out the terminal door, in a frantic search for a patch of grass. Oh, how I miss that dog! Some day we’ll meet again. Until then, I hope to become as good a man as she believes me to be.
Separatists wanted Royals out of QMJHL Claude McIntosh Mac’s Musings
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JIM MCDONELL MPP STORMONT-DUNDAS-SOUTH GLENGARRY
In July of last year, the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure had nominated Cornwall Transit to receive funding under the Public Transit stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). I was pleased to hear this week that the federal Government had finally approved this project. With the provincial, federal and municipal agreement, Cornwall Transit will receive approximately $11.8 million over ten years. The funding will go a long way to improve the city’s public transit and includes funds to enhance accessibility on
provincial government, facing growing support in the province for separation, was just blowing smoke. A few months later, in May 1972 the Quebec-champion Royals with mostly Ontario players defeated the Peterborough Petes to win the Memorial Cup. They repeated the feat in 1980 and 1981. Ironically after the 1981 win it was the OHL demanding that the Royals move to the Ontario league. The Royals, reluctantly, made the move in time for the 1981-82 season. Ten years later with Willie Wise in charge of the club, the Royals made another move – to Newmarket. ********** At his first council meeting since being defeated in the Dec. 3, 1971 mayoral race, Mayor Nick Kaneb said that during his nine years in office he did his very best to help make Cornwall a better place to live. A gracious Kaneb told mayor-elect Ed Lumley, “I wish you and the new council every success in all your efforts for the good of this great city.” ********** In December 1971, Bob Kilger, into his second season as a professional hockey linesman, was looking forward to getting a shot at becoming a full-time National Hockey League official. The 27-year-old Cornwall native spent the previous season working 96 pro games with 31 of them NHL assignments. Ten years later he would retire as an NHL referee and become coach of the Royals. Before becoming a pro official, Kilger’s experience was limited to local minor hockey games. Before that he played two seasons with Bobby Orr and the Oshawa Generals. Somehow he managed to convince Scotty Morrison, in charge of NHL officials, to give him a tryout at the annual summer officials’ try-out camp. Morrison was impressed and gave him a
********** Air pollution in Cornwall was getting worse, if that was possible. That is what readings pumped out by the ministry of environment air monitoring station at Memorial Park showed in December 1971. The biggest culprit was sulphur dioxide, a pungent toxic gas with ties to the pulp and paper industry. Levels during the year regularly exceeded provincial objectives, sometimes they were four times above acceptable levels. ********** A study carried out by Rev. Rudolphe Villeneuve put the blame for declining school enrolment over the previous 10 years on “The Pill”. The report was released in December 1971. The arrival of the birth control pill, the report said, was responsible for a 48% plunge in the birth rate in Cornwall and the United Counties. The days of large Roman Catholic families – as many as 10 or 12 children - were coming to an end. The study predicted school enrolment would continue to decrease along with church attendance. Some schools – rural schools would be hardest hit – would have to be closed. Smaller families would also force the diocese to close some churches. ********** ALSO THIS WEEK IN 1971 – The province’s first clinic-boarding home for preschool children with mild physical and/or mental problems was set to open. The Charles Francois Clinic was on the southwest corner of Danis Avenue and Montreal Road. ... The city purchased two adjoining properties at York and Third streets for construction of the first municipal day-care centre. The properties were owned by St. Columban’s Parish (The Presentation Brothers house) and Gonzaga High School. Total price was $30,000 with the province paying two-thirds. It was a close vote with
Mayor Nick Kaneb breaking a 6-6 deadlock. Voting against were Roy Brunet, George Cameron, Angelo Lebano, Doug Fawthrop, Doug Webster and John Pescod. The centre opened on Nov. 14, 1972. ... Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Chevrier and their four children aged seven months to six years - escaped their burning Cornwall Island home. An outpouring of support in the St. Regis Reservation community provided housing, food, clothing and money for the stricken family. ... Cornwall native R. Percy Milligan stepped down as chair of the powerful Ontario Police Commission that oversaw the Ontario Provincial Police. He was the commission’s first chair and served eight years. A former Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Crown attorney, he planned to return to private practice in the city. ... Locally-owned Cameron’s Dairy was building a new plant at Eamer’s Corners. The original plant was on South Branch Road. ... After 20 years of not selling draught beer, Alexandria’s three watering holes - Ottawa House, The Alexandria and Atlantic - turned on the draught taps. ... Fire destroyed a barn owned by Charles Gregg of Glen Walter. TRIVIA Cornwall voters in a Dec. 6, 1971 municipal election referendum approved: 1) A one-way street system, 2) Reducing council to 10 aldermen and a mayor, 3) Abolishing the ward system, 4) Adding fluoride to the drinking water, 5) Replacing private transit with a public system. TRIVIA ANSWER At the July 6, 1967 opening of the Cornwall Centennial Library, Mayor Nick Kaneb presented Prime Minister Lester Pearson with two hand-crafted lacrosse sticks made by at the Chisholm lacrosse stick factory on Cornwall Island. QUOTED “Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have to be smart enough to understand the game, and dumb enough to think it is important.” - Sen. Eugene McCarthy
Handi-Transit buses and at bus stops. There is a significant need for these services, as Cornwall Transit provides about 35,000 rides for people with disabilities. These improvements are sure to help Cornwall residents spend less time commuting, allowing them to do what matters most. During the past several days, I have had the opportunity to visit with many business owners who have recently re-opened under our Stage 2 guidelines. Their managers, employees and volunteers are following through with the essential safety measures required to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Customers have responded with equal dedication, showing a lot of patience for adapting to the ‘new normal’ shopping experience. Not only will it save people from contracting the virus, but it will also allow for the re-opening of more businesses and activities as part of Stage 3. To promote our recovery, the Government has initiated a campaign to encourage all
Ontarians to “Shop Local! Shop Safe! Shop Confident!” Take this opportunity to get what you need in one of our local stores, and on the way by, stop to pick up some of the great food our local restaurants have to offer. Our Government has temporarily removed the red-tape to encourage the construction of outdoor patios for restaurants. Our summers are way to short, so take the time to enjoy it, while helping our local economy. There is a real threat of a second wave that could result in another lockdown like other parts of the world have witnessed. The Government continues to consolidate and update regulations at www.Ontario.ca/covidsafety. The Eastern Ontario Health Unit is also available to provide guidance. For the latest in Stage 2 restrictions, including social groups and activities, please go to www.Ontario.ca/ reopen. I want to remind everyone that an up-todate list of all federal and provincial
programs for individuals and businesses is available at http://covidsupports.ca/ jimmcdonell. For those who need assistance, my office continues to be available at jim.mcdonellco@pc.ola.org or 613-9336513 (toll-free 1-800-514-9660). Each year Canada Day gives us a chance to celebrate all that this great country has to offer and the accomplishments that Canadians have contributed worldwide. This year the day takes on a new significance as we celebrate our ability to rally together to wage battle on COVID-19. While we may not be able to gather in the usual way, it is a chance to recharge and reflect on the past and our boundless future. I want to wish everyone a happy Canada Day. Enjoy the day with your family, and remember to practice proper COVID procedures to protect your family. Regards, Jim McDonell MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry
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With the flames of separation licking the front doors of the Quebec Assembly in December 1971, a plan was hatched to “purify” the Quebec Major Hockey League (QMJHL) by giving the Cornwall Royals the boot and replacing the Ontario team with the Montreal Junior Canadiens. The Baby Habs played in the Ontario Hockey League, while the Royals were founding members of the QMJHL formed two years earlier. The Royals became part of the new super junior league when the Montreal Metro Junior Hockey League and the Quebec Provincial Junior Hockey League were married. The Royals had joined the Metro circuit in 1968 after abandoning the Central Junior Hockey League. A spokesperson for the Quebec government complained that under the current set up there was a possibility that Cornwall and Montreal could end up playing against each other for the Memorial Cup. “That would have an Ontario team representing Quebec and a Quebec team representing Ontario,” said MLA Gilles Houde who was leading the campaign to repatriate the Junior Canadiens and cleanse the Quebec league of an Ontario-based club. The separatists, champing at the independence bit, had no problem with the call to give the Ontario-based Royals the boot. But the QMJHL fired back. It said the Royals were not going anywhere. Robert LeBel, president of the QMJHL, called the Royals a valued founding member and had 100% backing of team owners. Guess you could say that the Royals were save by LeBel. (LeBel... the bell). Jim Larin, Royals’ general manager, was not alarmed and figured the Quebec
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Celebrating special moments with the Jewellery Factory SEAWAY NEWS STAFF The Jewellery Factory is a shining example of a locally owned, family run business. “We are proud to offer our clients locally made, and responsibly sourced jewellery”, says Jonathan, designer, jeweller, and partner in The Jewellery Factory. “Some may not know this but, we also restore and repair items”. The company has deep roots in the jewellery industry dating back decades. Archie Allison was an international buyer for 89 stores, and managed 79 of the most prominent jewellery stores in North America. At The Jewellery Factory there is a beautiful gift for that special someone that is guaranteed to please. “As Canadians we are incredibly fortunate to be able to celebrate
life’s special moments with Canadian Diamonds and Canadian Gold.” said Jonathan. “Whatever your love story may be, we can express it through incredible jewellery”. “Each year we travel to the Tucson Gem Show to work directly with coloured gem suppliers from around the world, sourcing the very best of the best, and bringing these incredible gemstones back for our clients”. The Jewellery Factory’s dedication extends beyond jewellery, as can be seen in their many contributions throughout the community. Every year The Jewellery Factory is proud to partner with the Knights of Columbus in great community. This year, due to increased support of the annual toy and food drive health and safety measures, the fundraiser helping those most in need throughout our is welcoming financial donations.
We welcome everyone to come and visit and to come find the perfect gift this year! Wishing everyone safe and happy holidays!
Podcasting a passion NICK SEEBRUCH
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CORNWALL, Ontario – Zackary Maloney, 10, has a passion for video games, and has found a new way to express and share that passion with his The Game Kid podcast. Zack has created eight podcast episodes so far, which he records, edits and publishes himself on a website that he manages thegamekid.ca. “My dad told me about how he did a podcast,” Zack explained. “I thought it was a good way to share my ideas and ask questions.” With some help from his dad, Shawn Maloney, Zack has interviewed a series of guests related to the fields of technology and gaming including former Sony employee Jenny Outram, Molly Gatt, a writer for Red Bull Gaming, Joshua Redmond, a Disruptive Technology Consultant with Deloitte Digital, and most recently Robin Sharma, a researcher at McGill University who focuses on the
connection between video games and mathematics. Zack explained that he enjoyed playing video games because of the creativity involved, and started with Minecraft. On his website, other games that Zack lists as playing include Growtopia, Roblox, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Zack said that he was recently diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and said that working on the podcast has really helped him with his impulse control. “Doing this podcast has done wonders,” said Zack’s dad Shawn. “He is so focused on the audio sounding great that he doesn’t cut off his guest. It has been a great COVID project.” Zack aims to publish an episode of The Game Kid podcast on a weekly basis. Visit thegamekid.ca to learn more and listen to Zack’s episodes.
Zackary Maloney with his podcast recording equipment. Submitted photo.
Put it on a T-shirt; Mike’s Printing & Apparel Wins This Space NICK SEEBRUCH
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CORNWALL, Ontario – The third edition of Win This Space came to a close on Wednesday, Dec. 9 with a Dragons Den style pitch show at Esca in Cornwall. The contest offered an entrepreneur $12,000 to go towards their first year of rent for a downtown storefront. The final two contestants this year were “My Vintage Soul” by Jessica Lamarche and Mike’s Printing & Apparel by Mike Petrynka. Judges were impressed by both businesses and offered their feedback. “You are your brand,” said judge and Cornwall City Councillor Eric Bergeron to Jessica Lamarche. “I think you are a legitimate star in the making.” “You know where you’re going and the market you are going after,” judge Brenda Campbell told Petrynka. “Your business would be an excellent addition to the downtown, especially if you are catering to tourists.” Ultimately, judges chose Petrynka as the winner of the third annual Win this Space contest.
Mike’s Printing & Apparel started as a hobby for Petrynka in 2015, but he explained how the growing business has now necessitated that he find a storefront. “This program is fantastic, second to none,” Petrynka said of the contest. “We learned what businesses have to do before they get started.” Event MC Dan Allaire stated that nobody was a loser at the end of the contest, pointing to past contestants who did not win, but who went on to find success anyway like the Happy Popcorn Co., Crushed Lane, and Tilley’s Diner, all of whom now have storefronts in or around Cornwall’s downtown core. Additionally, the Cornwall & Counties Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) offered both Petrynka and Lamarch a $5,000 grant to access their Technology Innovation Program, which will help both businesses become more dynamic in an increasingly technological world. The Win This Space contest is organized and run as a partnership between the Downtown Business Improvement Association (DBIA) and the Cornwall and Are Chamber of Commerce.
Mike Petrynka, of Mike’s Printing & Apparel with the winning cheque from the third annual Win this Space contest at Esca, in Cornwall, on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).
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Hello again Cornwall! Over here at Big Brothers Big Sisters we wanted to close of this year with this article to simply say THANK YOU! This year has been nothing short of a challenge but the community has rallied and gathered to help keep everyone as lifted and joyous as possible. This community came together for our agency during this pandemic, showed grace and support, and grew with us as we adapted to these new times. A lot of things have looked different over here at the agency this year, from adapting our golf tournament, coming up with new socially distanced fundraisers and our programs turning to virtual – and yet you, our community stuck by us and supported us wholeheartedly. Our beer, wine, and gift card survivor fundraisers were the success that they were because of you! Due to the success of these fundraisers and your support we are able to still throw an adapted Christmas/Holiday outing for the youth in our program, we are able to send them to Alight at Night, gift them a Christmas present, and supply the matches with a dinner from Dairy Queen. At the mention of Dairy Queen, thank you Nolan Quinn and team for your continued support throughout the year. Along with our community, we have a pretty BIG “thank you” to send to an amazing community partner that without them, we’re not sure how we would have been able to continue. We cannot express enough gratitude to The United Way/Centreaide SD&G, with their generosity we were able to commence our virtual mentoring programs again in June. I want to end this by saying, Cornwallyou are amazing and we are so lucky to just be a small part of this community.
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Une lettre ouverte du Médecin hygiéniste à la communauté
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Avec les Fêtes qui arrivent bientôt et 2020 qui tire à sa fin, c’est un bon moment, je crois, pour faire un retour sur l’année dernière. Il va sans dire qu’elle a été difficile pour tout le monde. La pandémie de COVID-19 a obligé chacun d’entre nous de changer notre façon de faire les choses et d’interagir avec les autres. Des inconvénients tels que de porter un masque à faire la file avant d’entrer dans les édifices et rester à distance des autres—c’est autant stressant que ce peut être frustrant. Cela a été particulièrement difficile pour nos familles et nos relations, ayant dû trouver d’autres moyens de jongler la famille, l’école et le travail, et de rester en contact avec nos proches. Pour trop de gens, l’année signifie aussi des temps durs et des tragédies : perte de stabilité financière et décès de personnes chères des suites du coronavirus. Dans nos communautés ainsi que partout dans le monde, la COVID-19 a causé de lourdes pertes. Malgré les défis auxquels nous avons été confrontés, notre communauté a su unir ses efforts pour aider à nous protéger les uns les autres de la propagation du virus, à suivre les précautions de santé publique telles que le port du masque, la distanciation physique pendant les sorties publiques, et l’ad option de moyens créatifs de rester en contact avec nos proches, et de veiller les uns
sur les autres. Bon nombre de nos entreprises locales, des écoles et des travailleurs de la santé ont déployé des efforts extraordinaires pour prévenir la propagation du virus. Ensemble, nos efforts collectifs ont permis d’éviter la Dr. Paul transmission incontrôlée Roumeliotis de la COVID-19 dans notre communauté et je vous en suis infiniment reconnaissant. Cependant, nous sommes à un point crucial de la seconde vague de la pandémie. La région du BSEO a connu des hausses importantes de cas de COVID-19 au cours des dernières semaines. Comme ce fut le cas pour d’autres régions de la province, la propagation dans la communauté peut augmenter rapidement et menacer la capacité des soins de santé dans nos hôpitaux et les autres services qui nous sont essentiels. La propagation incontrôlée peut aussi menacer l’économie locale en forçant la fermeture des entreprises comme dernier recours pour freiner la transmission du virus. Et comme nous le savons trop bien dans notre propre région, cela peut avoir des conséquences dévastatrices pour
nos résidents les plus vulnérables. Bien que nous soyons tous épuisés par la pandémie et que nous souhaitions le retour de jours meilleurs, il est impératif de continuer à respecter les précautions de santé publique pour que les cas de COVID demeurent à un niveau acceptable dans notre communauté. C’est pourquoi j’encourage les résidents à envisager différents moyens de célébrer les Fêtes en sécurité cette année. Dans l’esprit communautaire de gentillesse, de compassion et de générosité que suscite la période de Noël tout en souhaitant que 2021 soit meilleure, je rappelle qu’il sera extrêmement important de suivre les directives de santé publique au cours des prochaines semaines pour éviter une poussée de cas de COVID après les Fêtes qui pourrait mettre à risque la vie, la santé et les moyens de subsistance des gens. Nous pouvons célébrer en sécurité tout en protégeant nos êtres chers et notre communauté en limitant les célébrations en personne à ceux avec qui nous habitons ou avec un seul autre ménage si vous habitez seul. Il existe plusieurs moyens créatifs de célébrer les Fêtes en toute sécurité avec la famille et les amis à l’extérieur de notre foyer : des rassemblements virtuels pour partager un repas et ouvrir les cadeaux en
sont des exemples. Nous pouvons aussi faire notre part pour assurer la sécurité de tous ceux qui nous entourent en limitant nos sorties dans la communauté aux commissions essentielles et en restant à la maison quand on ne se sent pas bien. Pendant nos sorties publiques, évitons les foules, portons notre masque, restons à 2 mètres les uns des autres et lavons-nous les mains régulièrement. Malgré ses périodes difficiles, l’année 2020 se termine en nous donnant une raison d’être optimiste – les vaccins seront bientôt disponibles et permettront de diminuer l’impact de la COVID-19 et de reprendre graduellement nos activités normales. En attendant, continuons de respecter les précautions de santé publique et d’assurer la sécurité de nos proches pour qu’on puisse ensemble anticiper des temps meilleurs en 2021. Pour en savoir plus sur les moyens de célébrer en toute sécurité et de prévenir la propagation de COVID-19, consultez le site Web du Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario à www.BSEO.ca. Je souhaite à tous santé et bonheur pendant la saison des Fêtes. Dr. Paul Roumeliotis Médecin hygiéniste Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario
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Du changement à la table politique du CSDCEO COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LE CSDCEO Lors de la séance annuelle d’organisation du Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO), tenue le 1er décembre 2020, M. François Bazinet a été élu sans opposition au poste de président et M. Martial Levac au poste de vice-président, également élu sans opposition, pour la période s’échelonnant de décembre 2020 à novembre 2021. François Bazinet œuvre dans le milieu de l’éducation depuis 46 ans et en politique scolaire depuis 2010. Il s’agit d’un cinquième mandat à la présidence du CSDCEO pour M. Bazinet, qui représente les municipalités de Dundas
Nord, Stormont Nord et Russell. La vice-présidence a été confiée à Martial Levac, conseiller scolaire depuis plus de 19 ans. Également élu sans opposition à la vice-présidence, M. Levac représente les municipalFrançois Bazinet, ités de La Nation et de président. Casselman. « Représenter nos communautés scolaires est un honneur et un privilège pour tous les conseillers et conseillères scolaires du CSDCEO. L’éducation
catholique de langue française nous tient à cœur. Nous sommes fiers des réussites de nos élèves. Les stratégies pédagogiques, étroitement liées aux objectifs ciblés du Plan stratégique 2016-2020 Réussite. Performance., font en sorte que les élèves du CSDCEO réussissent mieux que jamais et obtiennent le meilleur taux de diplomation de Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott et Russell. Ces réussites sont rendues possibles grâce à une collaboration étroite avec les écoles, les parents et les communautés. », de dire François Bazinet, président du CSDCEO. Voici la liste complète des conseillers et conseillères scolaires du CSDCEO.
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 formation de l’Est ontarien (CÉFEO).
Pour les fêtes de fin d’année, faites un don à votre Office de protection de la nature COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LA CNS Faites-vous des dons à des organisations caritatives locales en cette période de vacances ? Vous voulez que votre don fasse une différence dans votre communauté et contribue à la protection et à la restauration de l’environnement local ? Pourquoi ne pas envisager de faire un don à l’Office de protection de la nature de votre localité ! La Conservation de la Nation Sud (CNS) est un organisme environnemental communautaire à but non lucratif qui compte sur les dons et les revenus autogénérés pour mener certaines initiatives environnementales dans son bassin versant de 4 441 km² dans l’Est de l’Ontario. En 2020, les dons ont représenté 8 % du budget d’exploitation annuel de la CNS, contribuant à financer l’amélioration de
l’accessibilité des aires de conservation, la plantation d’arbres sur les terres publiques, et les dons d’arbres gratuits aux collectivités en vue d’accroître la couverture forestière régionale. Vos dons aident également à financer les programmes de sensibilisation à l’environnement de la CNS destinés aux jeunes de la région. Ces programmes comprennent des camps de pêche d’été pour les jeunes, le programme éducatif sur le sirop d’érable dans l’aire de conservation de la Forêt Oschmann à North Dundas, et le programme artistique éducatif Ruisseau des rêves dispensé dans les écoles locales. Bien que les programmes de sensibilisation à l’environnement de la CNS aient été interrompus pour la saison 2020, l’Office de protection de la nature espère qu’ils pourront reprendre d’une manière ou d’une autre l’année
La meilleure façon de profiter des fêtes à l’intérieur en sécurité, c’est de le faire uniquement avec ceux avec qui l’on vit. Ceux et celles qui vivent seuls peuvent fréquenter un autre ménage exclusivement. Les rassemblements avec parenté et amis peuvent comporter un risque accru de contracter et de propager la COVID-19. Songez à profiter des fêtes dehors ou virtuellement avec ceux qui ne vivent pas avec vous. Sachez quel est le nombre de participants autorisé dans votre région avant d’opter pour une fête saisonnière à l'intérieur avec parenté et amis. Les rassemblements à l’intérieur sont interdits dans les régions au palier gris (confinement).
Land Trust Alliance et est autorisée à accepter des dons de terres dans le cadre du Programme des dons écologiques du Canada, qui peut offrir des avantages financiers importants aux donateurs. « Nos équipes dévouées ont mené à bien des centaines de projets environnementaux, grâce à l’aide de nos donateurs et de nos partenaires communautaires et municipaux », explique John Mesman, responsable des communications de la CNS. « Vous pouvez être sûr que votre don est entre de bonnes mains et qu’il contribuera à financer des projets environnementaux locaux qui, autrement, ne seraient peut-être pas possible. » POUR PLUS D’INFORMATIONS : Taylor Campbell, spécialiste en communications, 1-877-984-2948, tcampbell@nation.on.ca.
Pour tout rassemblement avec des gens avec qui vous ne vivez pas : • respectez l’écart sanitaire de 2 mètres • portez un masque barrière • évitez les repas à la fortune du pot et le partage d’ustensiles • veillez à ce que tout le monde se lave les mains régulièrement, y compris avant et après les repas Si vous êtes malade, isolez-vous, même si vos symptômes sont légers, et demandez à vos invités de rester chez eux s’ils ne se sentent pas bien. Pendant la saison des fêtes, pour vous protéger, ainsi que vos proches, suivez les consignes sanitaires de la province et du bureau de santé publique.
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prochaine. Vos dons peuvent également être faits en faveur d’une aire de conservation particulière pour l’amélioration d’une propriété ou d’un sentier, d’arbres ou de bancs commémoratifs à la mémoire d’êtres chers, de projets de restauration d’habitats de la faune indigène ou de plantation d’arbres. Les dons peuvent être facilement effectués en ligne sur www.nation.on.ca/donate ou en contactant le bureau de l’Office de protection de la nature à Finch au 1-877-984-2948 ou info@nation.on.ca, et les donateurs peuvent rester anonymes s’ils le souhaitent. La CNS est un organisme de bienfaisance enregistré auprès de l’Agence du revenu du Canada et peut délivrer des reçus de dons aux fins de la déclaration d’impôts. La CNS est également membre de l’Ontario
CPS Auxiliary Program collects over 300 this past weekend NICK SEEBRUCH nseebruch@seawaynews.media
CORNWALL, Ontario – Members of the Cornwall Police Service (CPS) Auxiliary Program collected 334 toys at the CPS East End Station this past weekend in support of the Children’s Aid Society (CAS). The toys were being collected in the afternoons of Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13. This is the first year that CPS has held a Toy Drive in support of CAS. “CPS employees have contributed to the annual CAS Star Campaign for approximately twelve years. This program invites our employees to purchase gifts that are donated to CAS, to ensure all children have a gift to open on Christmas morning,” reads a statement from the CPS.
Pictured from left-to-right are CPS Auxiliary Officers Danai Delorme, Matthew Gadbois, and Alex D’aoust (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).
Santa is an essential service CORNWALL, Ontario - At their meeting on Monday night, Cornwall City Council passed a motion ensuring that Santa Claus will still be able to visit all of the girls and boys this year, despite COVID-19 restrictions. Whereas boughs of holly, jingle bells, cups of cheer, mistletoe, candy canes, pine trees, eggnog, twinkling lights and other elements of the Christmas cornucopia will provide some Yuletide joy as we face the coming winter, but they will, alas, come up short without the magic of Santa. Whereas, with other countries like Trinidad and Tobago, Ireland, Belgium and Australia
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already taking steps to exempt Santa from COVID-19 related restrictions, governments in Canada should similarly take action to assure Canadian children that, despite the current pandemic, Santa will still be able to visit Canadian homes and make spirits bright. Whereas children have had a difficult 2020 with challenges including disruptions to their education, decreased recreational activities, and less playing with friends. Whereas children should not be made to suffer any unnecessary anxiety. Whereas, with respect to public health concerns, world renowned immunologist Dr.
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Anthony Fauci has advised that Santa is exempt from COVID-19 and has innate immunity, similar to the Easter Bunny. Whereas, as for possible enforcement challenges, Santa can be easily recognized through a series of identifiers: • wears boots and suit of red • has a beard that is long and white • a long cap on his head • a big red cherry nose • laughs this way – Ho Ho Ho
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• and eight reindeer pull his sleigh (not counting Rudolph) Now therefore be it resolved that City Council request the Government of Ontario to deem Santa Claus an essential service and that the Government of Canada take the necessary actions required to exempt Santa Claus and his reindeer from any and all quarantine measures so that his annual mission safely delivering joy to children around the world is not in any way impinged.
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Dear Santa, I’ve been pretty good this year. This is what I want for Christmas: A lot of big Pokémon packs, Go Marvel, a hd of Home Alone, Sonic and Mario little packs, Sonic and Mario stuffy. From Michael to Santa, age 8
Dear Santa, I wish you have a good Christmas and a very happy and healthy new years!! I hope you make it to everyone’s house. I would like to get some presents and my brothers Quincy and Cameron and sister Sydney too. And don’t forget my new (very big) dog Mia. Be safe Santa Claus!!! we will leave milk , cookies and carrots for the reindeer. take care. Love, Riley Houle, 7 yrs old South Stormont, Ontario
The power of holiday spirit. At Ontario Power Generation, we hope you find ways to create joyful memories with those you love. Wishing you a safe and restful holiday season.
The Cornwall Lions Club is running a Fruitcake Fundraiser. The fruitcakes are available at local retailers like Harvest Garden Centre and Fines Home Hardware. They are $20 and the funds will go to support the good work the Lions Club does in the community.
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HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.
ACROSS 1. Sever 6. Showed the way 9. Cavity 12. Fight site 13. Distinctive period 14. In the past 15. Auctioneer’s word 16. Tyke 18. Stallion 20. Soothe 21. Stylishly elegant 25. Puccini work 27. Audience’s cry 29. Flitted 33. Utah, e.g. 34. Brink 35. Garfield, for one 37. Pattern 38. Kind of brick 40. Pitch 41. “____ the Knife” 44. Tie’s locale 46. Land 48. Roughly 53. “____-Devil”
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ARIES: Try not to tire yourself out too much before the holidays begin. You need to rest and recharge your batteries, especially if you want to get rid of a bad cold or prevent it from coming back. TAURUS: Stress and exhaustion will make you feel like you’re in the middle of a tornado, and you won’t know which way is up. Luckily, you’ll regain your footing just in time for the holiday celebrations. GEMINI: You’ll demonstrate your ability to be organized and efficient both at work and in planning various holiday events. You’ll complete all of your tasks on time, which means you’ll be able to enjoy your vacation with peace of mind. CANCER: A few friends might suddenly suggest that you join them on a trip. You won’t have to think about it for long before you accept. You’ll likely participate in a multicultural holiday celebration with your loved ones. LEO: The anticipation of the holiday season will fill you with emotions. For one reason or another, parties and get-togethers will be very different this year. As a result, you’ll feel a strange sense of nostalgia. VIRGO: You might receive a marriage proposal from a complete stranger or from your long-time partner while on vacation. Your week will be packed with surprises, and your heart will be filled with joy. LIBRA: You’ll have a lot of projects to finish up at work before the holidays. Luckily, everything will go as planned. You’ll end the year on a high note, which will give you a great sense of accomplishment. SCORPIO: You’ll rush to finish decorating your home after you find out at the last minute that you’ll be hosting a big holiday party. Since you want to impress your guests, you’ll pull out all the stops to make your home feel like a winter wonderland. SAGITTARIUS: You’ll want to take a few days off work this week to focus on matters at home, including your children and several upcoming gatherings. You’ll be warmly praised for your involvement in a community activity. CAPRICORN: You won’t keep quiet this week. You’ll speak up about issues that others prefer to keep to themselves. You’ll also hear a few rumors that you’ll want to immediately confirm with the people involved. AQUARIUS: You’ll likely make a few more holiday purchases, and they’ll definitely exceed your budget. Fortu nately, these gifts will be greatly appreciated by your loved ones and you’ll receive a lot of praise. PISCES: This will be a busy week. You’ll have a lot of urgent preparations to manage. If you need to go to the office, you’ll likely be the first to arrive and the last to leave. This will give your boss more confidence in your work.
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The Cornwall General Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association is folding. Last year they LAST WEEK’S WINNER WAS JIM MCDONALD held their last 50th graduation anniversary celebration. As they close, the association Jane in Bonville wants to continue from last has decided to donate its remaining money to Carefor Hospice Cornwall. Treasurer Becky week: I packed up that baseball hat to return Lana, President Catherine Poirier and Secretary Ann Grant are seen here with a $2,000 cheque for Hospice, making a total of $5,300 that the assocaition has donated to the Q. What do you call a person who is afraid of in a small yellow envelope, well imagine my wrath when she got out her tape measure and Santa Claus? institution (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News). said $18.59! I freaked out needless to say A. Claustrophobic. Reader says: Just amazed at the wonderful Remember Mexicali Rosa’s? Well it is Q. I come in many colors, so beautiful and and grabbed it back opened it and smashed job that the staff at Riverdale Terrace did to returning in the New Year. In the meantime, bright, I turn so many houses into a beautiful down all those air bubbles. Now it fit through transform the downstairs into a winter won- they are accepting food orders for delivery. that stupid little slot for letter mail. $5.63. sight. What am I? derland. Check it out on Facebook Riverdale Guess what, now up to $58.50. Shop local... A. Christmas Lights Reader says: To the older gentleman with Q. If the end of the year is on December 31st, Terrace for a walking tour of Christmas in a arthritis who’s neighbours dont want to see then what is the end of Christmas? retirement home! Well done! him walking and sitting in his driveway. Too A. S Embarrassing or funny. I pick embarrass- bad you didn’t include your address because I would grab my face mask and chair and join ing. Some videos should not be made. Reader says: To Jane in bonville. Bravo to you for support. I am sure many others would you for putting the guy who confronted you Reader says: I wanted to send a big thumbs too. Some people are just so ignorant and about wearing a poppy and army jacket in his up to Marilyn Parisien of SD&G Fitness for all selfish. place. Well done. Merry Christmas Jack her efforts to keep people engaged in fitness Haines. Reader Says: In response to an unhappy programs throughout the pandemic. She directed all her energy into positive, creative Jane from Bonville. According to the Legion a Reader says: To the gentleman who enjoys solutions to stay within the guidelines, with- poppy should be worn till the end of the day his time in his driveway...bravo to you sir, if out a word of complaint! This is the kind of on November 11th. Otherwise on special milyou need company on your strolls please let role model we can all admire - making sure itary type services, ceremonies, funerals, etc. me know; otherwise enjoy your time outside. her customers are served and her business I’m sure the man wasn’t trying to be rude. thrives in spite of the challenges. Ya…three cheers and a holiday drink to downtown’s Randy. Keep smiling!!
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A reader would like to give a shout out to Dave Lajoie who has been going daily to fill up the generators that power Holiday Sparkle at Gray’s Creek. Community spirit at it’s best! A CHRISTMAS WISH TO ALL CORNWALL RESIDENTS: Because of COVID and inconsideration of your neighbours, could you please ask your family and friends who do not live in Cornwall, to stay at their own homes during Christmas and New Years Day. People coming from Quebec, Ottawa, New York and other areas are putting Cornwall at risk for more cases. Show your family and friends you We’re out today spreading some holiday cheer. With a $2000 donation to the Agapé care by asking them to stay home. They will center. Ontario’s Fire Fighters #givingbacktothecommunity understand.
Hi I’m Dasher! Dear Santa Claus. For Christmas I’m not asking for new toys, treats or anything like that, the only thing I’m wishing for is for everyone to be safe, loved and kind to everyone in this certain time that we’re living now. This Christmas is going to be a little different without going to see our family but I hope everyone will be able to have a great Christmas at home. I’m wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. Email your favourite pet photo along with a small caption and we’ll publish it so all our readers can enjoy it, too! editorial@cornwallseawaynews.com
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CORNWALL, Ontario – The City of Cornwall has wrapped up its first Curb Hunger initiative, and announced that over 2,000 pounds of food was collected for local food banks. On Nov. 27, the City announced that the following week would mark the start of its Curb Hunger campaign, a new initiative this year encouraging residents to leave non-perishable food donations out on their garbage and recycling collection day. “The pandemic has increased the gap between those who have, and those who don’t have,” said Cornwall Mayor Bernadette Clement. “If there is a way we can help out and give strength to our neighbours then we should do that,” she added. The collections were picked up for one week,
with donations split equally between the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Agapè Centre, and the Salvation Army. “The Agapè Centre is grateful for the support we get from the City,” said Agapè Centre Executive Director Lisa Duprau. “It is really all about the people who need help,” said Major Dave Wiseman of the Salvation Army Cornwall Community Church. Donations were collected by City of Cornwall staff, with the Cornwall Square donating a Christmas sleigh positioned in the food court as another drop-off location. “The Cornwall Square saw what the City was doing and wanted to help anyway we could,” said Cornwall Square Property Manager Leo Doucet. Nearly 2,000 pounds of food was collected by City staff with the remaining 352 dropped off at the Cornwall Square location.
Pictured from left-to-right are Cornwall Mayor Bernadette Clement, Agape Center Executive Director Lisa Duprau, Major Dave Wiseman of the Salvation Army Cornwall Community Church, Cornwall Square Property Manager Leo Ducet, Cornwall Square Administrative Assistant Natasha Lafave, Acting Cornwall Waste Management Supervisor David Kuhn, and Julie Leroux of the Salvation Army at the Cornwall Square Curb Hunger drop off location (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).
MP Duncan pushes parliament to end blood ban
OTTAWA, Ontario – During Question Period on Parliament Hill on Wednesday, Dec. 9, Stormont, Dundas, South Glengarry Conservative MP Eric Duncan pushed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government to end the ban on gay and bi-sexual men donating blood. As it stands now, gay men must wait three months to give blood after a sexual encounter with another man. Duncan, who is the first openly gay Conservative MP, slammed the government for not lifting the ban as they promised five years ago, especially at a time when the world is experiencing a public health crisis and more blood donations are needed. “Five years ago and counting, the Prime
Minister promised to end the blood band against gay and bi-sexual men,” said Duncan. “All parties are in favour of ending this stigma now, not in months or years. More than ever, safe blood donations are need urgently. The Canadiam Medical Association, and the All Blood is Equal campaign have the science based safe solution that changes the questionnaire to ask about sexual behaviour, not sexual orientation.” Prime Minister Trudeau shot back, laying blame at the feet of his predecessor, Stephen Harper. “In 2015 were made a commitment to end the MSM Blood Ban and we are working towards that,” Trudeau said. “We dropped the ban from five years to one year and further dropped it to
three months, but we needed to do that based on science. Unfortunately, under the Harper Government, the Blood Services was starved of the research money necessary to do the work and therefore we funded them to do the research necessary do eliminate that blood ban all together, that is our goal, and that is what we are going to do.” Erin O’Toole, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Opposition pushed Trudeau further, pointing to other countries that have done away with the discriminatory ban. “The Prime Minister has made this promise several times over the past few years, but like many things, there is never action,” O’Toole said. “There is science and there are several other
MP Eric Duncan speaking in the House of Commons during Question Period on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).
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Stand-alone nursing degree at St. Lawrence College one step closer to happening for next year PROVIDED BY ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE CORNWALL, Ontario – St. Lawrence College (SLC) has received several required formal approvals to deliver its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program as a stand-alone program on its three campuses in Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall. Starting today, the program can begin accepting applicants with the caveat that the program receives final approval from the Canadian Nursing Organization (CNO). SLC has received confirmation from the Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) following a site visit and robust quality assurance review. This was a required step in SLC’s long quest to deliver
its nursing degree program independent of a university affiliation, announced by the provincial government last February. This announcement gives SLC the independence to continue to offer outstanding nursing education to serve our communities and address the shortages of health care professionals in the region. SLC received PEQAB approval without conditions, according to President and CEO, Glenn Vollebregt. “This achievement, without conditions, is rare and shows that our curriculum is deemed exceptional, and that our program supports, and services are outstanding. From the high calibre of our faculty and firstclass learning facilities, technical training equipment, and clinical simulation labs which
are run by professional teams of highly skilled staff, our students are getting the best possible nur sing education in our communities.” PEQAB’s approval for the BScN program is for a period of seven years. The College also offers a wide range of other Health Sciences programs, including Practical Nurse, Medical Laboratory Science, Biotechnology Advanced, and more. In 2017, as part of the Uncommon Campaign, SLC’s clinical simulations labs were completely modernized and upgraded with state-of-the art technical training equipment for students in these programs, ensuring they receive training on the most advanced equipment possible.
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