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ONTARIO SUSPENDING HYDRO PEAK HOURS

Natalia Beaudry and her daughter wanted to show her mother some love.

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ONTARIO – The province of Ontario have suspend time-of-use rates for individuals and small businesses for the next 45 days. They made the announcement on March 24.

During the rate change, electricity prices will be fixed to the off-peak rate of 10.1 cents-per-kilowatt-hour.

“During this unprecedented time, we are providing much-needed relief to Ontarians, specifically helping those who are doing the right thing by staying home and small businesses that have closed or are seeing fewer customers,” said Premier Doug Ford. “By adopting a fixed, 24/7 off-peak rate, we are making things a little easier during these difficult times and putting more money in people’s pockets for other important priorities and necessities.”

Emma’s mother Christine said that they even received thank you letters from other families who liked the idea.

“This warmed my heart so much the town really came together to put a smile on my little girls face this will truly be something to remember Emma said the best quarintine Birthday ever,” Christine said.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – During these difficult times, members of the Cornwall Police Service (CPS) went above and beyond to help a seven-year-old girl celebrate her birthday.

Emma Seguin-Boucher turned seven on Tuesday, March 24, but was unable to have a big birthday party because of social distancing brought on by COVID-19.

“Emma told me she was sad because we could not have the birthday we originally planned as the virus had another plan so i took to Facebook the night before asking to see if anyone would like to maybe make a poster and just post it on the side of there car in between 12 and 1 we only expected a few if any but this has made her day she has been saying this is the best birthday ever all day we have been having families and people driving past just waving and honking,” said Emma’s mother Christine. “The highlights was the CPS seven cruises pulled up with sirens blaring and blasting happy birthday in there car it was just breath taking.”

Emma was also sent flowers from Floral Expressions and Fudge from Cowan’s Dairy.

On Thursday, March 26, I signed a declaration of emergency for the City of Cornwall.

The most common question I’ve received from residents since is, “What does this mean for me?”

It means that you should take the COVID19 pandemic as seriously as Eastern Ontario governments are. The United Counties of Prescott-Russell, United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry, and the City of Cornwall are tackling this together.

Our message to every resident in Eastern Ontario is the same: if you’ve travelled outside the country, abide by the mandatory 14 day quarantine. If you’re sick, stay home.

Everyone else should keep 2 metres apart, wash their hands, and stay home unless they’re doing groceries, going to a medical appointment, or travelling to an essential workplace.

The City of Cornwall has closed municipal offices to the public, postponed public meetings, closed play structures, and asked everyone to do their part by staying home, even if they’re healthy and haven’t travelled.

The emergency declaration gives the municipality more flexibility to deploy human and financial resources in response to COVID19. We are ready to respond to community needs.

This includes caring for our most vulnerable friends and neighbours.

The City has set up a helpline for those with questions about what resources and support are available to them: 613-9336282 ext. 3129.

If you have health questions, including concerns about COVID-19 symptoms, call

Emergency declared across Cornwall, SD&G, and Prescott-Russell NICK SEEBRUCH

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BERNADETTE CLEMENT CITY OF CORNWALL

the Eastern Ontario Health Unit: 1-800-267-7120.

If you have questions about City services and programs, call City Hall: 613-932-6252.

If you have questions about business closures, and which businesses are considered essential, call Ontario’s Stop the Spread hotline: 1-888-444-3659.

If you would like to report a business open contrary to orders, and residents failing to comply with the mandatory 14-day quarantine after travelling, call the Cornwall Police Service at 613-932-2110. For questions about police record checks, call 613-9335000 ext. 2401. Only call 911 for emergencies.

If you can support an organization that’s stayed open during this crisis, please do so.

Non-profit groups are continuing to feed, house, and care for people in need. Local restaurants are offering pick-up and delivery options (find the full list at www.

CornwallTourism.com).

Stay home. Stay connected. Stay healthy.

Connect with me on social media, send me an email (bclement@cornwall.ca) and lear n more at www.Cor nwall.ca/ coronavirus.

CORNWALL, Ontario – As of 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, Dr. Paul Roumeliotis of the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) announced, alongside Mayor Bernadette of Cornwall, Frank Prevost, Warden of SD&G and Pierre Leroux, Warden of Prescott-Russell declared a state of emergency across all municipalities covered by the EOHU as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“I think at this point we do have community spread of COVID-19 across the country and I believe it is in our area,” Dr. Paul said in a teleconference. “In light that our population is a vulnerable population . . . I think it is important that we act collectively. We are at the bottom of the curve.”

The Declaration of Emergency will allow the heads of local municipalities to take decisions quickly to protect the health and property of the residents within their jurisdiction.

“I want residents to understand that we have taken this measure to enable us to access additional resources to respond to COVID-19,” said Frank Prevost, Warden of the United Counties of SD&G. This unprecedented joint move was made in concert across all of the municipalities of the EOHU. Mayor Bernadette Clement emphasized that the message of the declaration, was that the municipalities are all fighting the pandemic together.

“In the last few days, I’ve been in regular contact with Dr. Paul and all of the politicians

Dr. Paul Roumeliotis updating the media on the COVID-19 situation on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Seaway News).to in our area,” she (Nick said.Seebruch/ “The time is now flatten this curve and stem the spread of this virus. We decided together to declare together.”

In her closing remarks, Clement reminded all listening that not only are the municipalities fighting the COVID-19 virus together, but so are the residents.

“The health of our community is dependent on each and everyone of us,” she said. “Stay at home, stay safe.”

Anyone returning from travel is being told to isolate at home for 14 days. This means no trips to the store, no visits to friends. Those who fail to comply with the mandatory quarantine can be reported to the CPS at 613-9322110 and could face fines or arrest.

All other residents are being asked to remain home whenever possible, to go get groceries and medicine only when needed, and to keep a distance of two meters between each other.

As of time of writing this story on Thursday afternoon, there are four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the EOHU area, all in PrescottRussell, with approximately 200 other tests waiting for results.

The Kinsmen Club has therefore made the decision to temporarily suspend our TV Bingo.

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Please visit southstormont.ca/COVID-19 for the latest updates on:

• Changes to Township services • Property tax and utility bill relief efforts • Federal and Provincial assistance • Local resources and social supports • Other important information related to COVID-19 Please, stay safe, stay home as much as possible, and follow the precautionary measures outlined by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit.

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This decision will minimize the risk to our viewing audience as well as to or members. We will re-assess the situation in mid-April and resume our Bingo or continue the suspension, based on the advice of our medical professionals.

When it is safe to resume we will post the information on our website (Kinsmen club of Cornwall), on our Cornwall Kinsmen TV Bingo Facebook page as well as through the local media. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of our TV Bingo and we look forward to resuming our broadcast as soon as it is safe to do so.

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The world is currently dealing with a serious pandemic and our community is not immune to this threat of the COVID 19 virus.

The message from our health professionals and our political leaders is very clear. The best way to slow the spread of the virus is through self-isolation and social distancing as well as frequent and thorough hand washing.

This means that we should only go out to get necessary supplies and when doing so keep a safe distance from other people.

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MPs collaborate on COVID-19

Without a doubt, the current COVID-19 pandemic is certainly unchartered terrain for our community, our country and the world.

Canadians are rightfully concerned about both the health and economic impacts that we will endure in the coming months.

The House of Commons sittings have been suspended until at least Monday, April 20th.

Officials will reevaluate the situation at that time to see if it is safe for Members to travel from across the country back to Ottawa. In the meantime, we have negotiated several accountability measures on spending and we have both the Health and Finance Committees meeting formally to ask questions and work with the government on their response.

Overall, I have been impressed in the way that all Members of Parliament have been working together ‘behind the scenes’ during these unique times, regardless of political party. Cabinet Ministers, their staff, and all Members have been exchanging proposals,

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Alexander John Roundpoint, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening, March 20, 2020 at his home.

Alex was born December 15, 1954 in Cornwall, the son of Shirley Roundpoint and the late John Nolan. He was raised on Cornwall Island by his grandparents, the late Mitchell and Annie (Jocko) Peters. He attended schools on Cornwall Island and Cornwall. On June 18, 1983, he married Betty McDonald at St. Regis Catholic Church.

Alex was a truck driver with Lafarge Concrete, Roundpoint

Construction, and NYS Department of Transportation until becoming disabled. He served his community as a Mohawk Council District Chief for Kawehnoke in the 90’s and a member of the Hogansburg Akwesasne Fire Department.

Alex strongly supported youth sports in the Akwesasne community, was instrumental in the construction of the Anowarakowa Arena, was honored as an inductee into the Ontario Lacrosse and the Akwesasne Lacrosse Halls of Fame in 2005, and was awarded the Presidents Cup in 1995 and 1997 for leading the Akwesasne Thunder Lacrosse Team into championships.

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Peter Finnegan, Vice President and Branch Manager of BMO Nesbitt Burns, Kingston, Brockville and Cornwall, is pleased to announce that John Cleary has joined the firm as an Investment Advisor in the Cornwall office.

John was born and raised in Cornwall, Ontario. He received his Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from the University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management. John has been in the Financial Industry for the last 6 years and has developed a passion for helping clients achieve their life goals.

John specializes in portfolio and investment advisory for professionals, business owners and farm business owners who are approaching or currently in the transition stage of their operation.

John Cleary, BCom Investment Advisor 55 Water Street West Suite 100 Cornwall, ON K6J 1A Tel: 613 938-8022 john.cleary@nbpcd.com www.johncleary.ca

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ERIC DUNCAN MP STORMONT, DUNDAS & GLENGARRY

NICK SEEBRUCH

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3 MINUTES WITH THE MP

offering to help, and are working to provide Canadians with a confident message that we are all in this together.

My constituency work has never been busier these past few weeks as my staff and I answer hundreds of calls and emails from constituents about the financial supports for unemployed workers, small businesses, notfor-profits, and those struggling through. I have worked from home by phone, email and video, which has been working well.

As parliamentarians, we are trying to lead by example by working from home to flatten the curve as our essential workers are out there every day doing absolutely great work in such trying times.

Despite these challenging times, I always try to find some positive stories. The creative “Campaign to Save Main Street” has generated thousands of dollars in support for local small businesses. The Iroquois-Matilda Lions Club delivering groceries to seniors and self-isolated households for free. And the Township of North Dundas matching up to $7,000 in cash donations to their local food bank.

These are the kinds of positive stories that show how we get through this COVID-19 pandemic. And it is how we will do it with our typical Canadian spirit of supporting our neighbours and our community. Stay well and stay home!

Former Mohawk District Chief passes away

How can you help our healthcare heroes through COVID-19?

What do they say about the best laid plans?

I’d originally envisioned my April column as a great way to share news about our 14th Annual Corus Caring Hearts Radiothon, fundraising for a new surgical microscope supporting local cataract patients. I was excited to tell you how teams from hospitals across Ontario have visited CCH to learn techniques crafted by our doctors and nurses providing world-class care in our community setting.

But my best laid plans went awry – and I know yours did, too.

For the first time, our Radiothon is being postponed. Our Hospital Foundation team is working from home instead of on-site at CCH. And our healthcare professionals – the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, diagnostic imaging technicians, porters, housekeepers, administrators and more – are working around the clock to protect the good health of our community.

We’ve been grateful to receive your questions regarding ways you can help our frontline staff during this time of need. Here are some thoughts: 1. If you’re able, please stay home. We know not everyone can, and we acknowledge frontline workers at pharmacies, grocery stores, police ser vices and more

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organizations than can be mentioned within this short article. If you must go out, please respect social distancing, don’t congregate in groups and always wash your hands.

2. Please take a family photo holding a sign with words of support for our healthcare workers. Or, have your children draw them a picture. Post your photos & pictures making sure to tag @CornwallHospitalFoundation and use the hashtag #cchheroes. We’ll make sure they get to CCH to show you care!

3. If it’s an option during this challenging time, please consider donating online at www.cornwallhospitalfoundation.ca. We are collecting funds to help supplement urgent needs benefitting our doctors, nurses and staff across CCH. Wishing you the gift of good health, from my team and family to yours.

Kinsmen Pizza Party now cancelled NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Its official, the Kinsmen annual Pizza Party is now cancelled for this year.

Kinsmen Club members and the Pizza Party Committee decided to cancel the event planned for March 27 and it was postponed but the decision to cancel was made with the ongoing COVID-19.

“All indicators point to the threat from COVID-19 continuing over the next few

months, and we have to follow the law and with restrictions now in place and concerns from the public , the event has been cancelled,” said Kinsmen Club President Rob McIntosh. “The organization has been contacting everyone that bought a ticket and will refund. If a new event is planned this year it will be advertised. All associations that were to receive money from the event will still get a cheque. We will find a way in our budget to make sure those that need will receive”.

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Cornwall’s CAMH selected as assessment site NICK SEEBRUCH

CORNWALL, Ontario – Cornwall’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), which is next door to the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) has been selected by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) as the assessment site for this part of the region.

Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Chief Medical Officer of Health with the EOHU announced the development in his daily briefing to local media on Friday, March 27.

Dr. Paul explained that the CAMH had not been the first choice, that they were originally looking into putting an assessment site in an old school board building, but ultimately chose the CAMH for its proximity to the hospital, and because it already is a medical facility.

On March 19, the CCH already chose to start winding down operations at the CAMH in order to mitigate the risks involved with the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. That day, the CAMH stopped accepting walk-in appointments, and began preparing patients and

staff for remote services.

“The health and safety of our patients, families and our staff and physicians is our top priority,” said Jeanette Despatie, President and Chief Executive Officer at the time. “We have infection control policies and procedures in place and have started to activate our pandemic plan.”

Dr. Paul said that the assessment centre could open as early as next week, but that the exact date depended on the burden that COVID-19 was placing on the CCH Emergency Room. Dr. Paul explained that the CCH Emergency Room had seen a small uptick in patients walking in with COVID-19 like symptoms.

As of writing, there have been four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the EOHU region, all in Prescott-Russell, with another 250 tests waiting for results.

“We have a higher percentage of vulnerable people in our community and I want to protect them,” said Dr. Paul.

On Monday, the Cornwall and SD&G Paramedic Services began offering at home testing for COVID-19.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDEDCANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY needed in Cornwall & district to provide cancer patients transportation to their medical appointments. The Wheels of Hope program ensures that volunteer drivers are trained and supported in addition to reimbursing them for mileage. Volunteer drivers would not need to own or use their personal vehicles as we now have access to a new van for the program. Interested in becoming a volunteer driver? Info: linda. rodgers@ontario.cancer.ca or call 613-932-1283.

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY Monthly support group meetings for Care Givers and for People living with dementia. Call 613 9324914 ext. 202 for times and locations (English and French).

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: Deborah 613-360-4628 to learn more about the club and its activities.

CORNWALL WESLEYAN CHURCH invites you to our Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10am. Kids Konnect Church for children ages 4 – 12 years. Nursery available. Bible Study Thursdays at 6:30pm.

Men’s Fellowship Meeting at 8:30am the first Saturday of the month. Info: www. cornwallwesleyanchurch.on.ca / 613-936-9166.

DOES FOOD CONTROL YOUR LIFE? Do you constantly diet, starve, binge or purge? Do you hate your body? We meet every Monday evening at 6:30pm at Wesleyan Church, 780 Sydney St. Info: 613-662-9979 or oa.cornwall@gmail.com IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING BOTHERING YOU? You are not alone. There is help and hope. Call 613-937-4880 or visit www. al-anon.org SPRING RUMMAGE SALE, sponsored

by Blessed Sacrament Parish Ladies Auxiliary, Saturday, April 25 from 8am to 12noon at Blessed Sacrament Church Downstairs, Tollgate Road East. Come find your treasures here!!!

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Les Comtés unis de SD-G, les Comtés unis de P-R et la ville de Cornwall déclarent un état d’urgence COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DE LE BSEO CORNWALL, Ontario - En réponse aux préoccupations croissantes que suscitent le COVID-19 dans l’Est de l’Ontario, les Comtés unis de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry (SDG), les Comtés unis de Prescott et Russell (CUPR) et la ville de Cornwall ont déclaré un état d’urgence aujourd’hui qui entre en vigueur dès 16h dans la tentative de ralentir la propagation de ce virus fortement contagieux.

Bien qu’à ce jour il n’y ait eu que quatre cas confirmés de la maladie au COVID-19 sur nos territoires conjoints, les résultats de plus de 300 tests sont encore attendus. Les autorités de santé publique craignent que la maladie se propage maintenant sur deux fronts : dans la communauté d’une personne à l’autre ainsi que par les résidents qui reviennent de voyage à l’extérieur du pays. « Plus de 50 pour cent des cas au Canada ne sont pas liés aux personnes qui ont voyagé à l’étranger ou à des contacts avec des voyageurs », déclare Dr Paul Roumeliotis, Médecin hygiéniste du Bureau de santé de

l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO). « Cela signifie qu’il y a maintenant propagation du COVID-19 dans la communauté partout au pays, et notre région n’y fera pas exception. » La menace croissante du COVID-19 pointe vers l’importance de l’éloignement physique comme mesure pour combattre sa propagation. Ainsi, on demande au public de rester à la maison autant que possible et d’éviter toutes les sorties non essentielles. Lorsque des sorties absolument essentielles s’imposent, comme par exemple pour acheter des épiceries ou remplir des ordonnances, tout le monde doit conserver une distance d’au moins 2 mètres (6 pieds) les uns des autres.

Pour sa part, le président des Comtés unis de SD-G, Frank Prevost, déclare qu’il n’y a aucune raison pour les résidents de paniquer par rapport à la déclaration d’urgence, ils doivent tout de même prendre très au sérieux les avis de santé publique. « Je voudrais que les résidents comprennent que cette mesure a été prise pour nous permettre d’obtenir des ressources supplémentaires pour répondre

au COVID-19. » Pierre Leroux, président des Comtés unis de Prescott et Russell, fait écho au message de M. Prevost. « Bien que la situation concernant le COVID-19 est encore raisonnable dans notre région, la déclaration de l’état d’urgence nous permettra de réaffecter les ressources des comtés, comme par exemple, le personnel et l’équipement là où on en a le plus besoin. » « La déclaration de l’état d’urgence n’est pas une décision que nous avons prise à la légère, et c’était la bonne décision à prendre », dit Bernadette Clement, la mairesse de la ville de Cornwall. « Cela va nous permettre de nous unir pour prendre meilleur soin des plus vulnérables parmi nous, pour passer rapidement à l’action, et pour coordonner avec efficacité les mesures de prévention. » Une quarantaine de 14 jours obligatoire pour les voyageurs de retour Les autorités de tous les paliers du gouvernement rappellent aux résidents qu’une quarantaine de 14 jours est maintenant obligatoire pour tous les Canadiens qui

Dr. Paul Roumeliotis Chef de le BSEO. reviennent d’un voyage à l’extérieur du pays.

Les voyageurs de retour doivent se rendre directement à la maison en entrant au pays et se fier à l’aide de leur famille, leurs amis, leur municipalité et leurs agences locales pour leur fournir ce dont ils ont besoin.

Pour en savoir plus sur le COVID-19, veuillez consulter BSEO.ca/coronavirus, le site Web de la province à Ontario.ca/coronavirus, où vous trouverez un outil d’autoévaluation, et le site Web du gouvernement fédéral à Canada.ca/coronavirus.

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Contrat MTO n° 2018-4007 - Remplacement du viaduc de la rue Pitt

R.W. Tomlinson Limited tient à informer les résidents et les propriétaires d’entreprise que les travaux reprendront bientôt pour le retrait et le remplacement du viaduc actuel de la rue Pitt sur l’autoroute 401. Le pont est situé à environ 1,4 km à l’est de l’échangeur de l’avenue Brookdale dans les voies en direction ouest.

Des fermetures de voies ainsi que des véhicules de construction entrant et sortant de la zone de travail peuvent être prévues sur la rue Pitt tout au long de la saison de construction. Les véhicules et les piétons sont priés de suivre les panneaux de signalisation à l’approche de la zone de construction.

Tout a été mis en œuvre pour appliquer des mesures de contrôle de la circulation afin de perturber le moins possible les usagers. Nous nous excusons à l’avance pour ces désagréments et apprécions beaucoup la patience du public pendant les travaux.

Veuillez visiter www.511.on.ca pour des informations à jour sur la circulation et les travaux.

Cordialement, R. W. Tomlinson Ltd

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Les offices de protection de la nature des rivières Mississippi, Rideau et Nation Sud surveillent les niveaux d’eau et les prévisions météorologiques avec le ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts dans le cadre du Programme de prévision et d’alerte des crues. Des mises à jour sont émises en fonction de l’évolution des conditions.

Le Comité de régularisation de la rivière des Outaouais réévaluera les prévisions et publiera quotidiennement des mises à jour des conditions hydrologiques sur son site Web à ottawariver.ca/forecasts/. Pour consulter les alertes de crue actuelles en Ontario, visitez le site : www.ontario.ca/lawand-safety/ flood-forecasting-and-warning-program.

Cette DÉCLARATION DE SÉCURITÉ AQUATIQUE est en vigueur jusqu’au 10 avril 2020 à 17 h.

Calendrier des travaux : • Les travaux devraient reprendre le lundi 30 mars 2020.

• Des fermetures à voie unique sont prévues sur l’autoroute 401 dans les voies en direction est et ouest du 30 mars jusqu’en avril 2020. La limite de vitesse sera réduite à 80 km/h pendant ces fermetures de voie.

• De la mi-avril 2020 à novembre 2020, la circulation sur l’autoroute 401 sera réduite à une voie de 3,5 m dans chaque direction et transférée sur le nouveau pont en direction est avec un croisement médian, semblable à l’an dernier. Il est prévu que le nouveau viaduc de l’autoroute 401 en direction ouest à la rue Pitt sera terminé d’ici la fin de novembre 2020. Une fois les travaux terminés, l’autoroute 401 sera rétablie à deux voies dans chaque direction.

• Des fermetures complètes de la rue Pitt entre le chemin Tollgate et le chemin South Branch à l’autoroute 401 devraient avoir lieu à 15 reprises entre la mi-avril et la fin novembre, au besoin, pour achever la construction du viaduc de l’autoroute 401 en direction ouest. Une signalisation sera en place avant les fermetures prévues pour informer le public en conséquence. Veuillez consulter la carte de détour ci-jointe décrivant l’itinéraire prévu.

• La rue Pitt aura une restriction temporaire de dégagement vertical de 4,2 m en vigueur pendant la construction du viaduc de l’autoroute 401. La restriction devrait être en place de mai à novembre 2020. Les camions de plus de 4,2 m de hauteur devront emprunter l’avenue Brookdale.

• D’avril 2020 à novembre 2020, la bretelle S-E de la route 138 (avenue Brookdale) sera fermée, comme l’an dernier. La circulation en direction nord sur l’avenue Brookdale sera redirigée vers la bretelle N-E de l’avenue Brookdale. Veuillez consulter la carte ci-jointe détaillant la configuration temporaire.

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NATION SUD, Ontario - Une déclaration de sécurité aquatique est publiée pour les zones situées le long du cours inférieur de la rivière des Outaouais. Selon la couverture de neige actuelle et les prévisions météorologiques, on prévoit que les niveaux et les débits d’eau d’Arnprior à Hawkesbury resteront dans la fourchette normale des fluctuations associées à la période des crues printanières.

Le Comité de régularisation de la rivière des Outaouais indique qu’avec le réchauffement des températures et les précipitations prévues, l’augmentation des débits et des niveaux devrait se poursuivre et pourrait provoquer des inondations mineures dans les zones basses au cours des prochaines semaines, en fonction des températures et des précipitations reçues. Les niveaux devraient actuellement rester en dessous des seuils d’inondation.

Tout au long de la période de crue, la combinaison de fortes précipitations et de la fonte des neiges pourrait entraîner une augmentation rapide des niveaux et des débits sur le cours principal de la rivière des Outaouais, de Mattawa jusqu’à la région de Montréal.

On encourage les résidents des zones inondables à suivre de près l’évolution des conditions et à prendre les mesures nécessaires. Il est conseillé aux résidents de se tenir à l’écart des cours d’eau où les débits sont élevés et où les berges pourraient être instables. On recommande aux parents d’expliquer les dangers aux enfants.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Located at Trinity Anglican Church, Centre 105 has supported members of the community by starting their days with healthy breakfasts. The Centre seeks to continue to provide that support during the ongoing pandemic, but they say they are quickly running out of supplies.

Instead of having their usual sit-down breakfasts, the Centre has begun distributing bagged lunches as a part of their social distancing practices.

The Centre’s operating times are 8:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this has been the first week of our agency’s new format, which is offering bagged meals through a window of our building. This is instead of our regular, sit-down breakfast. Our new method of helping those in need has been a learning curve, but we at Centre 105, as well as the individuals who use our service, have adapted,” said Taylor Seguin, Program Coordinator at Centre 105.

The Centre is quickly running low on their food stocks and other supplies and are seeking the following items.

Styrofoam / Plastic food containers with lids Styrofoam/Paper/Plastic disposable cups and lips Cookies, Granola bars, small snacks Bread Sandwich meats, canned tuna, canned ham Eggs Becel margarine Juice boxes Seguin explained that the Centre was also taking mail-in monetary donations.

EASTERN ONTARIO – The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is now listing nine confirmed cases of COVID-19 in their region, all in Prescott-Russell. The list of the EOHU’s confirmed cases was updated from four to nine on Saturday, March 28.

One of the confirmed cases, a woman in her 50s is in the Intensive Care Unit at the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH). The woman contracted COVID-19 after travelling in the U.S. “We know that there is community spread of COVID-19 elsewhere in Ontario and Canada, and we believe that our area is no exception,” states Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health. He adds that the increase in cases is not unexpected. The health unit is currently

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“Centre 105 accepts financial donations.

During this difficult time, sending a financial donation can be a great way to help out,” said Seguin. “Cheques can be made payable to Centre 105 and mailed to Centre 105, 105 Second St. West. Cornwall, On. K6J 1G4. We also accept donations on our website, via credit card, at www.centre105.ca” “I believe what we are doing is very important and I see how our participants rely on our program,” said Seguin. “I believe our numbers will continue to rise, as this pandemic continues. Our agency is becoming more and more important in our community, as those suffering from food insecurity continue to face many challenges. We definitely need support if we are going to be able to continue offering our program, in this new manner, long term.”

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CANADA – Canadians returning to the country after midnight on March 25 will be subject to a mandatory 14 day quarantine due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 25, in a press conference with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Health Minister Patty Hajdu.

An exception for this quarantine will be essential workers. The quarantine order will not apply to those who arrived in Canada before midnight on March 26, but they are still being encouraged to self-isolate for 14 days and not go shopping, have friends over, or be out at public events.

Those under quarantine will be prohibited from travelling on public transport to their

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ONTARIO – The province of Ontario has issued an emergency order restricting public gatherings. As of Saturday, March 28, gatherings of more than five people have been prohibited. The

order does not apply to private households, or to daycares that support frontline healthcare workers are long as they don’t exceed 50 individuals. Funerals are permitted as long as they are limited to 10 people at a time.

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waiting on hundreds of test results for residents across the EOHU territory, and expects the numbers to grow not just in Prescott-Russell but throughout the region. “I want to make it clear that while the new cases are in the Prescott-Russell area, residents in the rest of the region should not feel that their risk is lower. We strongly encourage everyone to continue staying at home as much as possible, and practice physical distancing to reduce the threat of spread.”

The EOHU is pleading with the public to stay home and avoid all non-essential outings and when outside to remain two metres (six feet) apart from other individuals.

Dr. Paul confirmed on Friday, March 27 that the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) next to the CCH will become an assessment centre for COVID-19 for Cornwall next week.

COVID-19 now and keep our communities safe, we need to take extraordinary measures to ensure physical distancing,” said Premier Doug Ford. “I strongly encourage everyone to do the responsible thing and stay home unless absolutely necessary. I can assure everyone

place of quarantine. They will also not be permitted to quarantine in the same home as vulnerable persons.

Those who are in transit in Canada when the quarantine comes into effect, will be required to quarantine in place.

“For those travellers who are arriving at one of the four international airports and connecting, they will be asked to quarantine in place in those cities for 14 days and we will provide the accommodation and meals for those situations,” said Minister of Health Patty Hajdu.

The federal government will be collecting contact information of all returning non-essential workers and will be conducting random screenings to ensure that the quarantine is being adhered to. Anyone who violates the Quarantine Act could face fines or arrest.

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During ongoing global crises like these, it is more important now than ever to have accurate information disseminated to the public.

I’m glad that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is contributing money to local news organizations to help support them, so that they can keep everyone informed.

I for one have seen many myths locally and globally. Social media seems to be helping these rumours spread even faster than the Coronavirus.

I want to continue to do my part in keeping our local community informed, so we all have the best information to fight this pandemic together. To that end, I will be breaking down a few myths.

1.There are Coronavirus cases in Cornwall This is the first one that is on everyone’s mind, and I wanted to address it first, because the answer is a little bit more complicated than a simple “yes” or “no”.

Cornwall is a part of the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU). As of my time of writing this, there are no cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) listed on the EOHU website in Cornwall. All nine cases are in Prescott-Russell, BUT, the first case discovered in the EOHU region was a woman in her 30s who returned to Canada from a trip to New York and she is a student at St. Lawrence College.

This first case was diagnosed at Alexandria’s Glengarry Memorial Hospital, and all of the classmates with whom she came into contact with have gone into self-isolation.

Additionally, there is another woman from Prescott-Russell in her 50s who has contracted COVID-19 and is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit at the Cornwall Community Hospital.

Finally, there was a case of COVID-19 discovered right next door in Akwesasne over the weekend.

So, have there been any individuals from Cornwall who have contracted Coronavirus?

Officially no, but there could be community spread, and there could be those in the community who don’t have symptoms. Right now, we don’t know for sure, which is why our social distancing and isolation practices are so important.

2. Masks & PPE Yesterday, I went out grocery shopping to pick up some essentials, and I saw multiple fellow shoppers wearing face masks. Some were real heavy-duty N95 medical masks, others were homemade knitted ones and everything in between.

Masks will not protect you from the Coronavirus. Masks, especially N95 masks, have to be properly fitted, and have to be either thrown away or refitted if someone takes one off to speak or take a drink of water or the like. This information I received directly from the EOHU’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paul Roumeliotis.

A mask might keep you from spreading the disease if you have it, but if you have Coronavirus, you shouldn’t be out grocery shopping in the first place.

If you have a box of N95 medical masks, you likely don’t need them unless your sick, and if you don’t need them, you might be taking them away from a medical professional who does.

As for other protective equipment, gloves help, but what doesn’t help anyone is taking them off on your way to your car and leaving them in the parking lot, which I have seen frequently done.

When you are going grocery shopping, a box of latex gloves and a bottle of hand sanitizer will serve you just fine.

3. Self-isolation means you can’t go outside On Thursday, March 26 at midnight it became a legal requirement that anyone returning from Canada from abroad be quarantined for 14 days. Violating a quarantine could lead to fines or even an arrest. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said however that this order only applies to those who arrived after midnight on Thursday, March 26.

On Monday, March 30, Dr. Paul of the Health Unit clarified, that whether you are under self-isolation because you came in contact with someone who is infected with COVID19 or if you are under quarantine because you travelled abroad, you must stay at home.

If you need fresh air, you are to stay on your property.

I hope this clears up a few myths about the Coronavirus. It is always safer and more comforting to be well informed, so read your local media daily, search through well researched and verified sources if you have a question. Good sources of information is always elected officials like the Mayor, Premier or Prime Minister, the EOHU, or Cornwall Seaway News.

What are you doing to cope with the time in self-isolation?

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

3 MINUTES WITH THE MPP JIM MCDONELL MPP STORMONT-DUNDAS-SOUTH GLENGARRY

As the COVID-19 emergency continues, I want to emphasize the importance of following the guidelines issued by our federal, provincial, and local Eastern Ontario Health Unit medical officers of health. We have the benefit of learning from countries that experienced this virus months ago. There is a narrow window to control the spread of this virus, and it is imperative to take steps now so that we do not overwhelm our health care system. It is not an easy situation when you, your family, and loved ones have to deal with such a significant disruption of your regular routines, especially when many are dealing with a loss of income. It is necessary and the right thing to do. For those who are still able to work, especially our front-line health and emergency professionals, our Government is genuinely grateful for all you do.

I can assure you the Government is responding as quickly and compassionately as possible. We announced $17 billion in new funding through Ontario’s Action Plan 20202021. The plan includes $3.3 billion in support for hospitals, public health, long term care capacity, and for the purchase of personal protective equipment and critical medical supplies. As well, $3.7 billion was allocated to offset child care costs, lower energy and electricity bills for families, small businesses, and farms, double the Guaranteed Annual

Income System for seniors, provide student loan relief, support Indigenous people and communities, and help businesses. An additional $10 billion will be available for people, municipalities, and businesses through tax and other deferrals to improve cash flow over the coming months.

The Government also announced the mandatory closure to the public of all non-essential workplaces here in Ontario to slow the spread of COVID-19. If you are a business that can work from home, we encourage you to continue your operations. Any organization that can work remotely over the phone, online, or via post should continue to operate. The Government acknowledges that certain essential businesses are required to keep running to ensure the health and wellbeing of all Ontarians while supporting Ontario’s strong economy in a way that is safe and appropriate for today’s reality. A list of essential businesses is available at https://news. ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/03/list-of-essential-workplaces.html.

I want to thank all the people working on the front lines to provide the necessary services that we rely on every day, especially through these trying times. To ensure these workers can continue to focus on their work, the Government is taking steps to provide daycare services for their children. Once emergency child care centres open, a list of locations will be made available on ontario. ca/coronavirus.

Again, I want to thank everyone for making the efforts required to restrict the spread of the COVID-19 virus. These are challenging times, and together we will get through it and hopefully just have another story to tell our grandchildren. I want to remind everyone that you can access the latest COVID-19 news at https://ontario.ca/covid-19.

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for folks with respiratory issues. They have been banned. No compromise. ... Local proponents of open burning fires crossed the line into the land of the absurd with the claim that allowing folks to have backyard fires would attract people to Cornwall and grow our population. Until now, the city has allowed open burning fires (with a permit) but the population has been stagnant, even dropping several years ago. Meanwhile, places with the ban, Brantford one example, have enjoyed huge population upswings.

THIS WEEK IN 1933 - Plans to replace the old Victoria Arena, built in 1898 and touted as one of the largest covered rinks in Canada, were unveiled. It called for a rink with artificial ice, a 200 by 80-foot ice surface, seating for 3,500 and standing room of 5,000. The design called for no pillars or posts to block the view from the seats. (A few months later, the Vic was destroyed in a fire that razed a large part of the downtown and the city was left without a covered rink). ... A 17-year-old Monkland youth was heralded as a hero for saving the lives of three companions who had fallen into the icy water of a creek east of the village when the boat they were in capsized. Lyle Gagnon, described as a strong swimmer, managed to pull each of his chums, Hugh Brownlee, Calvin Kinnear and Bernie Lapierre, clinging to the overturned boat, to shore. Village officials sent his name to the Royal Humane Society in hopes his life-saving act would be honoured. ... With 20 men as charter members, it was decided that a Kinsmen Club would be formed in the city with a charter night set for April 20 at Hotel Cornwallis. J. Clifford Beach was named the club’s first president with Dan LaBarr vice president. ... Just three five days after he visited the Cornwall Loblaw’s store, head of the large grocery chain, T. P. Loblaw, died in a Toronto hospital where he had undergone surgery for a sinus infection. Loblaw founded the

company in 1910. ... A 23-year-old Moose Creek man was sentenced to six months in jail for stealing items from a parked car. ...

Cornwall Township Reeve Fred Lefebvre asked citizens with vacant land to consider allowing persons on welfare to grow vegetables on the property. The township would supply the seeds. ... Cornwall Fire Chief George Hunter said residents needed to take better care of their chimneys. He said that since Dec. 1 the department had responded to 57 chimney fires, twice the department dealt with five in one day. ...

Unskilled workers drawn from the city’s welfare rolls employed at the construction site for the Powdrell and Alexander plant on Cumberland Street were receiving their $1 a day welfare payment, along with a milk, food and fuel allowance, from the municipality plus $1 a day from the contractor. Local politicians said the deal made with the company was necessary to attract it to Cornwall.

Frank Stidwill of Cornwall received the contract to build the foundation. The plant planned to employ 150 production workers.

TRIVIA In 1951 there were only five of these operating in Cornwall: 1) Volkswagens, 2) Elementary schools, 3) Television sets, 4) Electric trolley buses, 5) Dial telephones.

TRIVIA ANSWER Premier Leslie Frost officially opened the new Hotel Dieu Hospital on McConnell Avenue, then part of Cornwall Township, on Sept. 14, 1955. Founded by the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph.

The original hospital site at York and Water streets admitted its first patient in June 1897 in the former residence - Ivy Hall - of John Sandfield Macdonald, Ontario’s first premier.

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When a rookie mayor/political neophyte of a small Ontario municipality starts knocking on senior government doors looking for $14.2 million handout he needs all the friends he can muster.

So it was when freshly-minted Cornwall mayor Ed Lumley brought his blueprint to dig the city out of an economic rut as deep as the Grand Canyon, and 21% unemployment, to the provincial and federal corridors of power not long after being elected Cornwall’s youngest mayor in December 1971.

Lumley wanted to tap into a little known federal/provincial infrastructure fund to cover a list of capital projects. In 1972 $14.2 million was a mountain of cash.

Adjusted for inflation, that is $80 million in 2020 dollars. The fund didn’t require a municipal contribution.

He had MP Lucien Lamoureux, Speaker of the House, and MPP Fern Guindon, labour minister, on board but soon found an ally in Claude Bennett, Ontario minister of industry and tourism and a young rising star in the Davis cabinet.

Against all odds, Cornwall hit the jackpot, or as the headline in the Standard-Freeholder announced, “Cornwall Strikes it Rich”. “(Over the years) he (Bennett) was a good friend of Cornwall,” said Lumley on the weekend. “And we became friends.”

Bennett died last week at age 83.

Bennett also assisted Lumley in other areas, when he was MP, such as a million-dollar hybrid poplar tree program for Domtar’s Cornwall pulp operation.

“He didn’t even know what a poplar tree was,” laughed Lumley.

After the city purchased the 500 acres of Hydro property, now known as Guindon Park, Bennett backed the idea of a provincially-funded theme park for the site.

Unfortunately, the Ontario government had a bad experience with a lodge in Northern Ontario and the them park idea collapsed.

THIS AND THAT So, Canada sent China 19,000 tons of medical equipment to help it fight the Coronavirus and China sent Canada the virus. Sure doesn’t sound like a fair trade. ... Talk about a downer. Gas prices haven’t been this low in a couple of decades but we have no where to go. ...

Newest grocery store innovation: Elderly shopping hours. ... Every time Donald Trump appears at a White House briefing, VP Mike Pence looks and sounds more presidential. ... Great advice from a financial expert who appeared on CNN to talk about the economic kick in the teeth for investors. His advice caught the interviewer off guard: “First of all, don’t take advice from somebody who appears on TV.” ... Not long ago there was talk about our grandchildren being burden with paying off growing government debt. After the virus bailouts are over and done with, it will be our grandchildren’s kids stuck with paying it off. ...

Good on Premier Doug Ford for calling out a Toronto retailer, by name, for jacking up the price of Lysol wipes by 300%. The retailer called it “incorrect pricing” caused by stress. Ford called it gouging.

HERE AND THERE Not so fast with the line-up to replace veteran Stormont-DundasSouth Glengarry MPP Jim McDonell.

Gentleman Jim, who has turned the riding into a provincial Conservative stronghold, said he hasn’t made a decision on the next election. But if he decides to retire, South Glengarry mayor/United Counties warden Frank Prevost will be a leading nomination contender. ... British Columbia has deemed backyard open burning fires a health hazard

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17013 ROXBOROUGH GARDENS RD, MONKLAND This stylish 8 year old home is perfect for commuters with Ottawa 45 min and Cornwall 20 min away.

Immediate possession is available, home is ready to welcome its new family. $338,500 MLS®1187709 JEN BLAIR MANLEY 613-551-4133

448 MCLENNAN AVE, CORNWALL Beautifully updated and bright 3 bedroom home on a quiet street in the heart of the city. This 1.5 story home with detached garage has seen several recent improvements and is move in ready! Close to many amenities and downtown. $194,000 MLS®1187587 JEN BLAIR MANLEY 613-551-4133

1508 FIRST ST E, This home boasts a functional layout with large bright kitchen, spacious bedrooms and 3PC main bath with tub/shower combo. Features include gas furnace, A/C, ample storage space and a paved driveway. Close to shopping, school and local transit. $224,500 MLS®1187575 JEN BLAIR MANLEY 613-551-4133

STUNNING RIVERDALE GEM ON A QUIET CRESCENT

1009 OAK CRES. This 2 story, 4 bedroom home is ready to welcome you and your family. Attached double car garage. Fenced yard with stone patio and gazebo. Close to parks, schools and recreation. Make memories for years to come! $479,500 MLS®1174517 JEN BLAIR MANLEY 613-551-4133

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“The world owes nothing to any man, but every man owes something to the world” Thomas Edison The world has become very unpredictable in these unprecedented times with the COVID-19 virus making its way to almost all corners of our planet.

What our future looks like is also unpredictable at this time however we can all do our part and decide how we choose to move forward.

We at Cameron Real Estate Brokerage have implemented new policies and procedures to ensure the safety of our clients, customers and staff. Our hope is for our whole community to stay safe and as an essential service we would like to make sure we do our part.

Our company has been there through the good and bad times over the last 60 years in business and our plan is to continue providing you with the same excellent service you expect as we adapt our ways for both safety and great results!

Things so far have worked out for our Community and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families throughout this difficult time.

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Moreen is survived by her children Rolland (Claudette), Linda (Gordon), Dwain (Nicole), Rudy (Dorothy), Marcel (Liette) and her brother Wayne (Gaëtane). Moreen also leaves behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husbands (the late Harvey Dicaire and the late Arthur Lapointe), by her parents David and Maude (née Martin) Beaudette, and by her siblings Grace (late Omer), Eileen (late Gervasse), Wilfred (late Eileen), Stanley (Joan), Elwean (Joan), Martin (Kathleen), Bernie (Alice) and Kenneth (special friend, Jeanne).

Due to COVID-19 regulations, we must postpone the memorial service which will be held in Cornwall, Ontario at a later date. Moreen will be laid to rest in Martintown, Ontario with her husband Arthur.

Special thanks to Dr. Morne Odendaal, JJ-Jithu James, Administration , and Personnel.

To all the Staff in Memory Care, for your gentle hands of affection, the love you gave through many hugs and kisses, you made Moreen feel at home. Words cannot express our sincere appreciation.

They called her Grandma. A heart felt thank you to everyone.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.

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We also acknowledge and recognize St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre, Dr. Patel and the Mantle Unit for the excellent care and compassion provided to our Mother.

We wish to thank Lahaie & Sullivan Funeral Home for their guidance and professional services during this difficult time. We are also grateful to Catering 2 Kidz for the excellent luncheon. To Fr. Claude Thibault and Deacon Marcel Aubé – the beautiful mass and touching words warmed our hearts. To Helen McAlear and Vince McAlear – thank you for the wonderful music and booklet for the funeral mass. You helped us provide a special send-off for our cherished Mom, Mother-in-law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. All of these acts of friendship and kindness will be forever remembered.

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Perhaps you sent a bouquet of flowers, if so, we saw it there.

Perhaps you offered words of comfort, like only a friend knows how.

Perhaps you offered comfort food to lighten our burden, if so, it fed our soul.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many local businesses have been forced to close while people remain at home, self-isolate, and social distance.

Recognizing that many businesses will require extra support during this time, the Cornwall Gift Certificate program was born on March 15. This unique start-up program in Cornwall allows visitors to their website to purchase numbered certificates for denominations of $10, $25, $50 or $100 for their favourite local business, which are downloadable, printable, and redeemable when

the worst of the pandemic passes.

All of the money generated by the program goes directly to the businesses.

Since it began, the online program has grown to include nearly 160 businesses from Cornwall and the United Counties of SD&G. Just two weeks after launching, on March 29, the program announced that it had generated $10,000.

Kelly Bergeron, who created and launched the Cornwall Gift Certificate program is heartened to see the

strong support that the local community is showing to small business.

Chris Munro, Owner of Life’s Little Pleasures in Cornwall’s Downtown said that the program makes a big difference for small business owners.

“I think I can speak for everyone… I am beyond grateful for the genuine concern, the suppor tive ear, the ongoing communications, the help and the selfless heart that Kelly has for our small business community. And a big thank you to

our customers for bringing us hope and support during these challenging times,” Munro said.

Created through Shopify, the program quickly caught the eye of Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke.

Similar websites began to be created and inspired by the idea that began in Cornwall and also internationally in countries like the Netherlands and Switzerland.

On Tuesday, March 31, Kelly Bergeron and Cornwall Mayor Bernadette Clement were on the Shopify Masters Podcast to celebrate the gift certificate project.

Head to www.cornwall-gift-certificates.ca to support your favourite local business.

SLC supports local hospitals with ventilators NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL,Ontario – St. Lawrence College is supporting hospitals in their local areas during the COVID-19 pandemic.

St. Lawrence College is donating three ventilators, one to the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) and two to the Kingston Hospital.

The College has donated other important equipment to the Brockville hospital as well.

Amongst the equipment delivered to the hospitals included examination gloves and 6,000 medical masks.

“It is important to us that we provide whatever help we can to our community partners during this extraordinary situation,” said Barb

Le Blanc Associate Dean, School of Baccalaureate Nursing. “We care about the health and welfare of the communities we serve and are committed to working with our partners throughout this.”

St. Lawrence College President and CEO Glen Vollebregt said that he was proud that the college could suppor t their local communities.

“Contributing in this essential way speaks to the valuable relationships we have with our partners in health care during this critical time of need. We will do whatever we can to help our frontline healthcare workers stay safe and able to care for those who are in need,” said Vollebregt.

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ONTARIO – On Thursday, March 26 the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced an amendment to the provincial emergency order that closed all restaurant dining rooms across the province.

All restaurant and bar dining areas were closed by Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday, March 16 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants were only allowed to provide food takeout and delivery services.

Bars and restaurants are now being permitted to sell alcoholic beverages alongside food

for those takeout and delivery orders between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. Additionally, grocery stores which sell alcohol are being permitted to start selling at 7 a.m. to accommodate special shopping hours for seniors and others who are vulnerable to COVID-19.

Finally, all liquor, gaming and cannabis licenses are being extended for three months.

“Everyone at the AGCO is concerned for the individuals, families, businesses and communities affected by this virus. We are working closely with the Government of Ontario to find ways of supporting Ontarians and the sectors we regulate during these challenging times,” said Jean Major, Registrar and CEO of AGCO.

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I saw Christmas lights spring up around our community in a show of love and support.

What a great initiative.

Alain Legault of FrontGates Dev in Alexandria has created a PayLocal app, that allows customers to shop with their favourite businesses from their smartphones or tablets.

Maybe a bit of overkill when it comes to self-isolation.

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Melissa Jodoin’s children are creating some beautiful art while at home and sharing some important messages with the community. Way to go.

Eric Metcalfe, President of The Glengarry Highland Games says that they are not cancelling The Games yet, but are still weighing their options.

Seen on Facebook: Just a little tip I will share. Instead of bagging groceries when they come through the cash, throw them in the cart fast and bag them at the car. The less time spent at the cash the better, as you get too close to people. Even if you’re walking, bag them outside. We can’t be careful enough.

What are you doing to keep cabin fever away? Have a community message to share?

Email it into Scuttlebutt at nseebruch@seawaynews.media

We asked the public for some good news during this time of social distancing and self-isolation. Here is what Melissa Madigan sent us: This couldn’t make me happier..my husband cleaning the bathroom.

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Good Morning, Cornwall, SD&G and Akwesasne are different communities than we were a few short weeks ago.

We’ve all had to make radical adjustments to our lives, livelihoods and priorities.

Perhaps, for the first time, we’re truly examining what is essential to us as individuals, as families and as a community.

We have been forced to rethink how we live our lives. These times are uncharted, unfamiliar and frightening.

We know that most of you have either closed your doors or are operating with a limited workforce, offering limited services. The support you receive from our community is crucial at this point.

We want you to know that we are here to help.

But, we need your help too.

As always, our coverage will remain free to the public with unrestricted access to help you cope as the situation changes by the second. We are dedicated to continuing that coverage despite what may lie ahead. We do not believe in a paywall for important local news coverage.

But this pledge comes at a significant investment.

The small, independent businesses in our community have supported our coverage and made it possible to deliver local news to the community. It’s through your support that we have been able to keep local news coverage free for all— because we believe that public access to information is vital for a healthy community.

Your support during this time is very much appreciated. If you’re looking to share a message with the community, please connect with us today for assistance.

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Jerry was at a marriage seminar, and the leader of the seminar, a lady, was asking everybody how long they were married for. When it was Jerry’s turn Jerry said that he was married for almost 50 years. “Wow” the leader gushed “that’s amazing, perhaps you can take a few minutes to share some insights with everybody, how you stay married to the same woman for so long. “Well,” Jerry said after thinking for a few moments, “I try to treat her nice, buy her presents, take her on trips…………. and best of all, for our 25th anniversary I took her to the Bahamas.” “Well that’s really beautiful, and a true inspiration for all of us” the lady said “maybe you can tell us what you are going to do for your 50th anniversary” she said with a smile “Well” Jerry said “I’m thinking of going back to the Bahamas to pick her up.”

CCH asks for donations of personal protective equipment nseebruch@seawaynews.com

CORNWALL, Ontario – The Cornwall Community Hospitals (CCH) like other Eastern Ontario hospitals, like Brockville and Ottawa, are in need of personal protective equipment (PPE) to help fight the ongoing OCVID-19 pandemic and are turning to the community for support.

The CCH stressed that they currently have enough PPE to meet their current needs, but wish to receive donations to cope with an expected future spread of COVID-19.

“In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Cornwall Community Hospital

has the personal protection equipment (PPE) and supplies we need today, but it is extremely important that we use these items judiciously and explore other avenues to prepare for tomorrow,” reads a statement from the CCH. “With this unprecedented moment in mind, we are calling on local businesses, organizations and individuals to donate any existing personal protective equipment and supplies that may be beneficial to the doctors, nurses and staff who may best use them to keep our community healthy,” the statement goes on to say.

The hospital is also working at

lobbying for more PPE with relevant agencies and levels of government.

The CCH is seeking full and sealed packages of the following items: Procedure masks with or without visors Visors and or safety glasses Hand Sanitizer “table-top 500 ml” Isolation gowns both level 2 and level 3 Nitrile gloves (latex free small/medium/large) N95 masks (all types) The hospital listed the following organizations and businesses as possible sources of these items:

Industrial facilities or plants Mechanical or detailing shops Veterinarians Dental offices Paving companies Construction companies Large-scale farm operations The CCH noted that it is currently seeking standard equipment at this time and not homemade equipment.

Those interested and able to support the CCH’s COVID-19 response are asked to email ppedonations@cornwallhospital.ca At this time, the hospital is only accepting delivery of donations.

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CITY OF CORNWALL DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY

In response to growing concerns over COVID-19 in Eastern Ontario, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G), the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) and the City of Cornwall have declared a state of emergency in an effort to slow the spread of this highly contagious virus.

Public health authorities fear the virus is now spreading on two fronts: through the community from one individual to another, as well as area residents returning from their travels abroad.

“Over 50 percent of cases in Canada are not linked to individuals who have travelled abroad or been in contact with people who did,” says Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU). “This means there is now community spread of COVID-19 across the country, and our area will be no exception.”

The public is being asked to stay home as much as possible and to avoid all non-essential outings. When going out for absolute essentials like groceries and medication, everyone must maintain a minimum distance of 2 metres (6 feet) from one another.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE HELPLINE The City of Cornwall has opened a helpline for residents with questions about community support and resources. Call 613933-6282 ext. 3129 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For health concerns, residents should continue to call the Eastern Ontario Health Unit: 1-800-267-7120.

HOW TO REACH CITY DEPARTMENTS The City of Cornwall is following the direction of the Province of Ontario and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Offices and recreation facilities are closed to the public until at least Sunday, April 5, inclusive. The City of Cornwall is committed to making information available to residents while services and programs are disrupted. Questions about municipal services? Call 613-932-6252. You can also visit www.Cornwall.ca/coronavirus.

Aquatic Centre.....................................lgibeau@cornwall.ca Benson Centre .....................................recreation@cornwall.ca Building & By-law ...............................rmcdonald@cornwall.ca Child Care Services.............................613-933-6282 ext. 0 City Hall ..................................................613-932-6252 Resource Helpline ..............................613-933-6282 ext. 3129 Cornwall Transit...................................613-930-2636 Economic Development ..................bpeters@cornwall.ca Glen Stor Dun Lodge.........................613-933-3384 Meals on Wheels .................................613-933-3384 ext. 4263 Municipal Works .................................613-932-5354 Ontario Works ......................................613-932-6282 ext. 3305 Planning & Development ................msmith@cornwall.ca Purchasing ............................................613-930-2787 ext. 2340 Social Housing .....................................613-937-7512 ext. 0 Tax Department ..................................613-930-2787 ext. 2317 Waste Management ..........................613-937-1777 FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING Municipal Works staff are flushing fire hydrants and watermains.

Run cold water taps in your home if discolouration appears in the water. If your laundry is stained from discoloured water, please contact Municipal Works at (613) 932-5354.

LEAF & YARD WASTE COLLECTION Leaf, branch, and yard waste collection begins Monday, April 13. Bags set out before this time are included in residents’ weekly limit and will be sent to the landfill. Bags set out as of April 13 will be sent to the compost pile. Learn more at www.Cornwall.ca/ waste or call 613-937-1777.

AFFECTED CITY SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND DEPARTMENTS Accounts Payable: Submit supplier invoices electronically at accpay@cornwall.ca.

Cornwall Public Library: While the library is closed, online resources are always available: visit library.cornwall.on.ca/en/resources.

Cornwall Police Service: Criminal record checks can be completed online at cornwallpolice.ca. Visit their website to learn about how CPS is responding to COVID-19.

Cornwall Tourism: Discover your City online at www.CornwallTourism.com.

Cornwall Transit: Service is reduced, with route frequency limited to every 60 minutes until 10:15 a.m., every 30 minutes until 6:15 p.m., and every 60 minutes until 8:45 p.m. Passengers must board at the back of the bus.

Handi Transit making essential trips. Call 613-930-2636 if you require essential travel after 8:45 p.m.

Day Away Program: Program currently on hold.

Clients and volunteers contacted regularly.

Economic Development: Business owners and employers can get the info they need on support programs on the ChooseCornwall.ca website – updated daily!

Glen Stor Dun Lodge: Visitors are prohibited unless their resident is very ill or dying. Family members looking to video chat with their loved ones can contact the Recreation department at 613-933-3384, extension 4248 to schedule a time.

Landfill: Cash temporarily not accepted. Avoid making trips to the landfill unless absolutely necessary. Garbage and recycling collection continues as normal.

Meals on Wheels: New procedures are in place to ensure safe meal delivery. Clients are encouraged to order frozen meals at 613-933-3384 ext. 4263.

Municipal Works: Crews will respond to urgent issues: 613-932-5354.

Paramedic Services: Do not call 911 unless for a severe emergency. If you believe you have COVID-19 symptoms, call 1-800-267-7120.

Parks: Play structures, benches, and courts should not be used.

Property Taxes: The first and second instalments of interim taxation can be deferred. Call 613-930-2787 ext. 2317 or email taxation@cornwall.ca for more information.

Social Services: For assistance, call 613-933-6282 ext. 3129 or email Social Housing: HAC@cornwall.ca, Child Care: earlyyears@cornwall.ca, Ontario Works: CMSM@cornwall.ca.

Telephone Assurance: Volunteers are continuing to call clients on a daily basis to check in.

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