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CORNWALL, Ontario – Monday, March 8 was International Women’s Day, and community members, organizations and people across the province found ways to celebrate women.

Cornwall was no different. Over the weekend, Cailuan Gallery launched their Powershine art show. The show features work done by women artists and on the opening weekend, artist Yafa Goawily held a live body painting session with model Cailan Davies.

“I wanted to support these artists with Powershine because after the lockdown I felt it would be exciting to have something different and intimate. The show Is very colorful, spiritual and soothing,” said Tracy Lynn Davies, owner of Cailuan Gallery.

The show runs until April 3 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with another live painting planned for March 20.

The Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce held an hour long virtual discussion on Monday inviting women in business to discuss three overarching themes, Create, Grow, and Sustain.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Miller Hughes Ford Sales and Ford of Canada have donated a 2020 Ford F-150 truck to St. Lawrence College (SLC) for students in the Automotive Service Technician program (Cornwall campus) to use in their training. The truck will provide students with critical learning opportunities in maintenance and diagnostic skills for the automotive industry.

The joint donation of the F-150 was made possible through the support and encouragement of Shawn Maloney, owner of the Miller Hughes Ford Lincoln dealership in Cornwall.

Over the years, the dealership has been a strong supporter of SLC and the Automotive Service Technician program.

The dealership also works with SLC for work placement opportunities, and through the Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) program, a partnership between Ford Motor Company, Ford / Lincoln dealerships, and secondary and post-secondary educational institutions. The intent of the program is to raise awareness and increase interest in career opportunities within the automotive industry, ultimately as a service technician.

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Police chases climb in 2020 CORNWALL, Ontario – Cornwall Police Service (CPS) Chief Danny Aikman presented his service’s annual Suspect Apprehension Pursuit report to the Cornwall Police Services Board at their meeting on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

The report outlines instances where CPS officers pursue a vehicle that has failed to stop after an officer has tried to pull them over.

In 2020 there were 18 instances where an officer initiated a pursuit of a suspect vehicle.

Each instance where an officer initiated a pursuit was found to be in compliance with CPS policies. One pursuit resulted in an accident, but no injuries occurred.

Of the pursuits initiated, 16 of them were ultimately terminated by the officer. Chief Aikman explained that an officer could terminate a pursuit for a variety of reasons, including risk to public safety.

From the pursuits that were followed up on, there were six arrests and 38 charges laid.

Last year did see an increase in pursuits

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from 2019 and 2018, which had 11 and 13 pursuits respectively.

“It is interesting that there were hardly any cars on the road, but there were more pursuits,” remarked Police Board Chair Glen Grant.

“Maybe because there were less cars on the road that there was more speeding,” Chief Aikman replied.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Kelsey Schmitz is raising concerns about the testing of Personal Support Workers (PSW)s for COVID-19 after her father was exposed to the virus during the course of his at home care.

Schmitz explained that her father, Dave, lives with an autoimmune disease, and that he receives at home care from PSWs provided through Bayshore Home Health. Due to his condition, Schmitz’s father is at risk for serious complications should he contract COVID-19.

The Schmitz family found out on Feb. 25 that a PSW who had been in the home to care for her father had tested positive for COVID19. The PSW had been in the home on Feb. 21.

Fortunately, Schmitz’s father has since tested negative for COVID-19.

“Even before this happened to us, this was something I was concerned about,” Schmitz explained.

Schmitz explained that she had spoken to a number of PSWs and that only one had been tested for COVID-19 in the past six months.

Of concern for Schmitz is that PSWs who work in long-term care facilities can immediately begin working in at home care settings.

“I want to see mandatory testing of PSWs and a plan to get them vaccinated quickly,” Schmitz said.

Schmitz noted that many PSWs have heavy schedules and are expected to see many patients per day, but are not given the time by their employer to go and get a test if they need one.

Schmitz said that she reached out to both Bayshore Home Health and her local MPP Jim McDonell with her concerns.

When Seaway News spoke with Schmitz, she stated that she had yet to hear back from McDonell’s office, although she did state that later that day she was contacted by a representative of his office who directed her concerns to the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU).

McDonell left a voicemail message with Seaway News in regards to inquiries about this story.

“We want to make sure that our patients are treated with the upmost courtesy and safety,” McDonell said. “We will be following up to make sure our service providers are providing that level of care.”

McDonell’s office also sent Seaway News updated guidelines for PSWs from the Ministry of Health, which suggested twice daily self-screenings for COVID-19, but do not require regular testing.

Seaway News reached out to Bayshore Home Health for comment on this story, but have not heard back as of time of writing.

As for Schmitz, she has stated that her family will no longer be using PSWs for at home care. They do have a nurse who comes to support her father’s health care once a week, who has been vaccinated for COVID-19, but that most of the care is now falling on her mother, and herself.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Cornwall Police Service (CPS) saw their officers use force fewer times in 2020 than in the previous year.

In total, there were 36 instances of force being used by a CPS officer in 2020, compared to 40 in 2019.

A CPS officer must file a use of force report if they draw or use their fire arm, draw or use a Conducted Energy Weapon (taser) or use an impact weapon such as a police baton.

According to the CPS 2020 Use of Force report, officers drew their guns seven times, a police baton was used once, tasers were drawn 16 times and used 11 and the CPS Emergency Response Team used a bean bag gun once.

CPS Chief Danny Aikman stated that each Use of Force report that was submitted was reviewed and found to have complied with rel-

evant legislation and policies.

No individual was found to have required medical assistance as a result of force used by a CPS officer, and no officer was required to undertake remedial training as a result of a use of force.

In addition to the 36 use of force instances that resulted from an interaction between a police officer and a member of the public, there were also three instances where a CPS officer fired their weapon in the course of terminating an animal.

In 2020 there were a total of 1,823 custodial arrests made by CPS officers.

Police Board Chair Glen Grant noted that most of the Use of Force reports for 2020 were filed in the first six months of the year.

“When I was use of force trainer, I always noticed that the summer months were busiest,” said Chief Aikman, who went on to explain that there was no accounting for why

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From March 8 to March 23 the United Way will be raising funds and menstrual hygiene products “This initiative is part of a larger effort across Canada to push for donations of menstrual hygiene products for shelters, food banks, and other organizations to ensure that people have access to these products in times of need, especially now as more and more are feeling the

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Let’s talk about the benefits of physical rehabilitation before, during and after treatment for breast cancer.

1 in 8 women in Canada will develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime (Canadian Cancer Society). Many women will have surgery to remove the cancer from their breasts and they may also receive radiation treatment, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) announced on Thursday, March 4, that the COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available to seniors in the region aged of 80-years-old and over.

“The EOHU is currently scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments by invitation only for staff and essential caregivers of long-term care and retirement homes, and health care workers of the highest and very high priority level in accordance with the Ministry of Health’s guidance on health care worker prioritization,” reads a statement from the EOHU. In addition to seniors 80-years-old and over, adult recipients of

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The total number of active COVID-19 cases in the region jumped to 178 on Monday, an increase of 27 since Friday, March 5.

Of the new active cases 16 were in Cornwall and 11 were in SD&G. “We’re at red, believe it or not, we are almost there,” said Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU). “If you look at the trend it is not going in the right direction.”

Dr. Roumeliotis also told the media that variants of the COVID-19 virus are beginning to spread in the region, with 15 cases of COVID-19 variants discovered so far across the EOHU region.

Thus far, the EOHU region remains in the Orange Level of the provincial COVID-19 response plan, but if trends continue, the EOHU could be placed in the more restrictive Red level.

Dr. Roumeliotis did share good news about the vaccine.

“Over the weekend, we had a meeting with the General (Rick Hillier) and we were told that our vaccine allocations would be ramped up significantly,” Roumeliotis said. “Will be getting between four-to-five thousand doses a week going forward. We are now going forward with those numbers to rev-up phase one. It will allow us to plan more longer term.”

The EOHU has completed vaccinating all residents and staff members of long-term care facilities, and announced last week that it would soon be able to begin vaccinating seniors aged 80 and over.

“We expect that by mid-March, eligible individuals will be able to make an appointment using our online tool. We will be updating our website as we have more information to share about scheduling COVID19 vaccine appointments for eligible individuals,” reads a statement from the EOHU. As of Monday, March 8, there are 178 active COVID-19 cases in the region, which breaks down as follows: 64 in Cornwall, 17 in the northern portion of Akwesasne, seven in South Glengarry, 30 in South Stormont, one in South Dundas, four in North Dundas, two in North Stormont, six in North Glengarry, four in East Hawkesbury, three in Hawkesbury, zero in Champlain, 16 in Alfred and Plantagenet, 15 in Clarence-Rockland, five in The Nation, one in Casselman, and three in Russell.

chronic home care and Indigenous adults living off-reserve will also be eligible for this next round of vaccinations.

During a conference call with media on Thursday, Dr. Paul Roumelotis, Medical Officer of Heath with the EOHU identified six mass immunization clinics in Cornwall, Alexandria, Winchester, Cassellmen, Hawkesbury, and Rockland. The Cornwall clinic will be at the Cornwall Civic Complex.

Vaccinations will be by appointment only.

“We expect that by mid-March, eligible individuals will be able to make an appointment using our online tool. We will be updating our website as we have more information to

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Last week, the United States got the welcomed news that they would have enough COVID-19 vaccine for all of its 328 million citizens by May. This means that likely the United States will be able to enjoy a more regular summer, and all the travel and tourism that goes with it.

On our side of the border however, things are a little bit different. The federal government’s latest target is to have enough vaccine for every Canadian by Canada Day, which means that after we get all those shots into everyone’s arms, it will likely be mid-to-late September.

We in Canada will likely have a similar summer to that of 2020; in other words, stick close to home. Home for us however, Cornwall and SD&G, has a lot to offer in terms of tourism activity all year round.

Prior to this pandemic, in the before times, I was one of the people who thought that a vacation meant travelling somewhere else to see something “new” and to try “new” things.

In fact, each year where I did take vacation time, I did in fact travel away whether it be out to PEI, to New York City, or the Bruce Peninsula on the other side of

Ontario. If travelling truly is to “arrive where we started and know the place for the first time,” to quote T.S. Elliot, then travelling through the experiences of the past year has really taught me, and I think all of us, what our home is for the very first time.

Cornwall, Akwesasne, Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry are truly beautiful places with a lot to offer and do. For the first time in many years I went skating. My girlfriend and I went out to Moose Creek to skate at Country Side adventures multiple times this winter season. I had never been there before and was deeply impressed as I skated along this winding ice trail through the woods at night lined with white Christmas lights.

Another first I experienced this winter season was hiking through the Summerstown Trails. Unfor tunately, because of COVID-19, the rental shop wasn’t open the day I went, but the parking lot was still packed with hikers.

Closer to Cornwall, in recent weeks I have had a few readers write to me saying how wonderful their experience has been on the trails in Cornwall in Guindon Park.

The City of Cornwall really went all in with at-home tourism in 2020 and in this first part of 2021. During the summer we

saw more on-street dining to support restaurants, and the beautifully painted popup shops in front of Cornwall Square.

This winter, the city put up more ice rinks this year, including one behind the Clocktower.

Tourism opportunities for residents is something that the city will continue to focus on throughout this year. On Monday night, Cornwall’s Strategic Planning Coordinator Katherine Wells presented an update on 2019-2022 Strategic Plan to Council and two pillars of the plan have local tourism in mind, Economic Development, and Wa t e r f r o n t Development.

Wells’ report cites the new welcome signs along Hwy. 401, the Historic Walking

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Tour plaques in the downtown and along the waterfront, as well as improvements to local parks such as more lighting in Lamoureux Park, and washroom upgrades.

The summer of 2021 might be similar as the summer of 2020. We might have to stick close to home for our safety and the safety of others, but the good news is we once again have the opportunity to enjoy what we have here, at home, and there is a lot to discover right in our own backyards.

What are some local tourism opportunities that you enjoy readers?

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UCDSB Update: Revised Calendar, Staffing Shortages, Asymptomatic Testing Dear UCDSB Families, There has been a lot happening within our school district over the last month and we want to take this opportunity to let you know of some of the most recent developments.

Updated 2020-2021 School Year Calendar As you are aware, the Ministry of Education has postponed the March spring break for all public school boards in Ontario, with the new break now taking place from April 12-April 16.

You can find the newly updated school year calendar on our website.

The timing change of the spring break also resulted in the need for our school district to update the Grade 9-12 Quadmester Calendar.

This calendar is also on our website.

Key dates are as follows: April 19 is the last day of Quadmester 3.

This day will be a remote learning day for Grade 9-12 students.

Quadmester 4 starts on April 20.

There has been no change to end of the school year. The last day of classes for all students will be June 25.

Short-term Staffing Shortages In September, we let our families know that due to a variety of reasons related to the pandemic, school boards across the province are having challenges covering employee absences at schools. As the pandemic has progressed and more rigorous screening and isolation requirements are back in place, many of our schools are again having difficulty finding coverage for staff who are away from school.

We continue to actively recruit, interview and hire teachers for long-term occasional work, bring back retired staff members, and redeploy central staff when possible, however, it is important for our UCDSB families to know if we are unable to have adequate staff

in our schools to supervise our students, classes within a school may need to be cancelled until coverage can be found.

This would be a last resort as it means that those students in the class would not be able to attend school that day. Should this happen, the school would make every effort to have online resources available during the length of the class closure.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing in Schools As part of the Ontario Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health initiative to increase COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic students and staff, the Upper Canada District School Board will be hosting voluntary COVID-19 testing in some of our schools starting on March 13.

This voluntary testing will take place on weekends, by appointment, and be completed by GVT Labs, a third-party licensed service

provider for the Ministry of Education.

At this time, testing will only be offered to our students and our school staff who are asymptomatic, and not family members of those individuals.

When testing sites have been identified in your area, you will be contacted via email with dates, times and registration information for your consideration.

As always, we want to thank our UCDSB families for continuing to be diligent with their daily screening and for being understanding as we adjust to the circumstances within our community.

Thank you, Stephen Sliwa Director of Education Upper Canada District School Board

Orr launched career in Cornwall newsroom Claude McIntosh Mac’s Musings

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Legendary Toronto Star sports writer Frank Orr who logged four-plus decades in Prime Time, mostly covering the Leafs, loved to recall his days in Cornwall.

“I cannot think of a better time in my life than my Cornwall days,” he told this scribbler in 1997.

He remembered many a Sabbath afternoon in the ice-box called Water Street Arena covering the senior A Chevies and summer evenings at that “little park on .... what was the name of the street?” covering North End Fastball League doubleheaders and writing about New York Cafe Aces in their run to an Ontario juvenile softball championship.

For Orr, the hands-on experience he got in the S-F newsroom was better than anything he could have learned in a post-secondary journalism classroom, at great expense.

When Orr landed in Cornwall in 1957, he was as green as a cucumber. He had zippo newspaper experience, albeit he had experience at writing short radio news scripts. He was operating a scale at a sand and gravel pit just outside Guelph (he grew up on a farm near the city) when he spotted an ad in the Globe and Mail. The Standard-Freeholder was looking for a sports editor, at the time the daily was owned by the Fleming family of Owen Sound.

Orr had spent a couple of years in radio after leaving high school but soon realized he didn’t have a voice (nor face

he would joke) for radio.

Soon after mailing his application, S-F publisher John B. McKay, married into the Fleming family which also owned the Owen Sound Sun Times, called. He set up a meeting in, of all places, the rotunda of Union Station. He was travelling back to Owen Sound.

Three days later Orr was hired on the condition that if he didn’t work out after three months, it would be back to the scales at the sand and gravel quarry.

Three months to the day Orr walked into McKay’s office for the decision. “I looked at John McKay, he smiled and nodded and I became an established ‘star’ in the newspaper business.”

Two years later Orr returned to Guelph to work at the daily Mercury. In the summer of 1961 he made the quantum leap to the Toronto Star sports department which had some of the best in the biz.

Just four years removed from weighing trucks at a sand and gravel pit, Frank Orr was on his way to becoming an award-winning, Hall of Fame sports writer with Canada’s largest daily newspaper.

He quickly established himself in the dog-eat-dog ultra competitive Toronto media market. Known for his razorsharp wit and one-liners, Orr ran afoul of Leafs’ owner Harold Ballard who banned him from the press box after Orr wrote that the cantankerous Ballard’s girlfriend, Yolanda, had more chemicals in her hair than Lake Erie.

A one of his former colleagues noted, Orr had the ear of everyone who mattered in hockey.

Toronto Sun sports columnist Steve Simmons wrote of Orr, “Growing up. everyone on my street wanted to be Bobby Orr. I wanted to be Frank Orr.”

TSN’s Bob McKenzie also grew up reading Orr. “I wanted one day to be like Frank Orr.” Orr died Feb. 13 at age 84. That night the Leafs paid tribute to him during their game against Les Canadiens.

THIS MONTH IN 1937 The Ontario government announced that it finished the fiscal year with a $7.4 million surplus. It was removing the amusement tax and cutting licence fees for commercial vehicles by 25 per cent. ... Howard Smith Paper Mill employee Erna Blair was killed when caught in a machine he was operating. An inquest recommended that the mill place safety guards around the machine. ... A diphtheria clinic vaccinated 1,416 Cornwall Township students. It was the first of three injections. The contagious disease, uncommon today, is potentially fatal. It affects the nose, throat and air passages. ... Cornwall Curling Club unveiled a plan to build a four-sheet facility. One proposal was to have it connected to the new Cornwall Community Arena ice-making plant. Other sites considered were on Adolphus Street and Race Street. ... The Ontario government approved an increase in speed limits.

The limit on open roads was going up to 50 miles per hour from 35 mph, while the limit in municipalities was being raised to 30 mph from 20 mph. ... Prize winners at the public schools winter carnival in Mille Roches included Helen Runions, Bessie Froats, Betty MacMillan, Marie Stansel, Robert Stafford and Arnold Legue. ... Six juveniles – aged 10 to 16 - were sent to the Alfred Industrial Reform School when found guilty by Magistrate P. C. Bergeron of petty thefts. ... A Cornwall Island man was charged by RCMP with smuggling

100 packs of American cigarettes. ...

The international bridge was making it cheaper for funeral homes to transport a body. The round-trip toll for a hearse transporting a body across the bridge was reduced to $2.50 from $4. ... The federal government approved $185,000 for construction of an armoury in Cornwall. ... Miller’s Funeral Home, 333 1/3 Adolphus St., had a new Packard Ambulance. This was a time when funeral homes provided ambulance service. ... A four-year-old Apple Hill area girl died after mistaking pills she found in a bathroom medicine cabinet for candy. It was believed she swallowed seven of the pills that contained small amounts of strychnine. ... A Cornwall Township man was remanded in custody to await trial after he was charged with stealing six shirts from a clothesline in the Lafleshville region. Police said they were investigating a rash of clothesline thefts in the area.

TRIVIA This hall of famer, who played 18 years in the NHL, had a tryout with the Cornwall Royals but walked out on the team in 1969 after management demanded he cut his long hair.

TRIVIA ANSWER The filling in of a section of Cornwall Canal from Cumberland Street to the Cotton Mill took six months and cost $1 million.

The work started in November 1971.

HERE AND THERE If you plan to visit the local lumber yard might want to check with the bank to see about a second mortgage. The price of lumber is going through the proverbial roof.

Soon they will need armed guards on delivery trucks.

QUOTED – “Life’s tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.” Benjamin Franklin

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Winter playground at Guindon Park Dear Editors, On behalf of Transition Cornwall+, I would like to pass on a huge thank you to everyone at the City of Cornwall Administration, Staff and volunteers involved in making Guindon Park a wonderful welcoming winter playground.

Guidon Park was a life-saver, not only for for our physical health but as well for emotional and mental well being.

It was a joy to see so many others of all

ages enjoying nature and having the freedom to roam outdoors, at all times of the day. In a year where organized sports had to be cancelled much of the time, passive sports really came into their own.

For many of us it became our outdoor living room where we could visit with friends and family, get some fresh air and exercise as we walked, skied and snowshoed while comfortably socially distanced.

The new fat bike trail system also worked

perfectly for snow shoes and it was fun to explore the forested areas that had previously been inaccessible. Huge kudos to some of the volunteer folks who were involved in laying it out and clearing the paths. We loved these “Pink Trails”.

The main trails were beautifully groomed for cross country skiing and I was so impressed that people respected the ski trails by keeping to the centre of the wide path leaving the ski trails undisturbed.

Seaway News welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words and may be edited fo clarity or length. Please send your letters by email to nseebruch@seawaynews.media or by mail to 501 Campbell Street, Unit 6, Cornwall, ON K6H 6X5. Include name, address and phone number.

I’m not sure how it would be appropriate to pass on a thank you to the community at large as well, a community of courteous users, including dog walkers, who left no litter behind, allowing others to enjoy the sense of pristine nature that Guindon Park offered us this winter.

Thank you everyone, Susan Towndrow, Transition Cornwall+ Cornwall, Ontario

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Becoming a traveller Nick Wolochatiuk Dances with Words

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To see more, try moving around less.

The first thing I taught my dog was her name, ‘Keesha’. Once done, next came “Sit! Stay! Wait!” If I were to teach a course called ‘Travel 102’, I’d use that as guidance for my students. Here’s why.

If you really want to develop the skill of discovering, seeing, hearing, learning and enjoying new experiences, scrap that plan to take the “Eight countries in Eleven Days” bus tour on your first visit to Europe.

Sharpen your skills on some domestic travel first. (That’s easy advice to follow during this period of COVID-19 travel restrictions.)

Pick a spot that provides a good vantage

point. It could be a busy downtown street corner, the bank of a river, a railway yard, the mouth of a harbour, a park bench or along a forest trail.

Make yourself comfortable. As the railway crossing signs used to say, “Stop – Look - Listen”. You will start noticing interesting sounds, begin seeing patterns of activities. Habituated to your presence, birds and animals may join you.

Take notice of the brickwork on that old farmhouse. Observe what happens to the varied railway cars as they are shunted about. Listen to the distinctive sounds of various vehicles. You may say, “Aha! Downwind there must be a bakery.”

Passers-by may greet you. Depending on your response, some may become more than strangers. You might even acquire some friends. Some may share their expertise in their field of interest. Everyone has a story.

Take notes, perhaps photographs or make sketches. Learn to keep a journal.

You’re becoming more than a tourist; you may become a skilled traveller. Perhaps you’ll specialize in a field that takes your fancy. You’ll end up with a new hobby or even a career.

And now you’re ready to explore the world!

This week’s illustration comes from Portugal’s Algarve region.

Every day this man and his dog would sit by the town square, scrutinizing the comings and goings. The dog knew everyone in town, and he’d aggressively challenge any newcomers, human or canine, by rushing out to confront them, barking loudly until he had successfully asserted his dominance. Satisfied, he’d return to sit beside the old man. Calm as ever, they’d both resume watching the ever-changing parade of locals and tourists.

THE WATCHERS – The old man and his companion monitored the town square throughout the day. Nothing escaped their scrutiny. (Photo by Nick Wolochatiuk)

I’m sure that dog could write a book.

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ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS at ANAF welcome you back to Bingo on Mondays starting at 12:15. Covid rules will apply to everyone.

Face mask mandatory. First come first serve (50 people max). No reservations accepted.

CORNWALL NEWCOMERS CLUB welcomes women who have moved in the last 4 years to Cornwall and the surrounding areas within the SD&G Counties. Info: Louise 613932-7557 to learn more about the club and its activities.

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

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SEAWAY VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE workshops: IBS NUTRITION 101: a 2-hour virtual workshop by a Registered Dietitian, on IBS and how to manage symptoms through food and nutrition. Tuesday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. on the Zoom platform.

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If you wish to attend a Zoom event, you will receive instructions by email. If you wish to attend a phone event, we will call you with the phone number and with instructions on how to join in.

These events are free of charge and open to the public as well as club members

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

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TRI-COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL is offering a free online class called “Creative Graphic Design”. If you have access to a computer (with camera and microphone), an Internet connection, email address, and basic computer skills, this training is for you. Class runs Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. star ting March 15, 2021. Info 613-932-7161.

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SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 755 on Friday, March 26th. Lunch served from 11:30am to 1pm and Supper served from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.

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Arts Centre reno could cost more than $7 million

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CORNWALL, Ontario – At a Special Meeting on Monday, March 8 Cornwall City Council received a report on what a new arts and culture could look like, how much it would cost, and how it might operate.

In 2018 the City of Cornwall purchased the old Bank of Montreal at 159 Pitt St. for $450,000 with the intention of turning it into an arts and culture centre.

A feasibility study done by the City of Cornwall that summer estimated that renovating the building to meet the needs of an arts centre would cost between $4 million and $6 million.

GRC Architects was hired by the City of Cornwall to design their vision for the space.

In their presentation on Monday night, GRC presented a number of recommendations for renovating the space including adding a skylight, a multi-use space that can be used as a blackbox theater, arts studios and display spaces.

Costs have risen since 2018 however.

Construction costs alone have risen by an estimated nine per cent alone. Additionally, further investigation into the soil underneath

the building was found to be of low quality, adding between $80,000 and $180,000 to the project.

In total, GRC estimates that the project could cost as much as $7,388,600. That cost could be offset by some of the money raised from the community. The Cornwall Arts Centre Fund has already raised over $875,000.

Additionally, the arts centre will not be a money maker for the City of Cornwall, at least not directly. Recreation Director Jamie Fawthrop estimates that even with space rentals and user fees, the arts centre would still operate at a nearly $170,000 annual deficit.

Councillor Carilyne Hébert argued that the arts centre is an example of a quality of life service that the city could provide.

“We are not in the business of making money, but we are in the business of providing services and improving quality of life,” she said.

GRC consultant Jennifer Healey stated that the arts centre being located downtown could help support other businesses in the neighbourhood.

“The greatest aspect of the building in my opinion is the location,” she said. “To have something like this so centrally located the

An artist’s rendering of what the front facade of the future arts centre could look like. opportunity to support neighbouring businesses to the area I think is fantastic.”

A few councillors seemed excited about the project and eager to see it move forward.

“It is truly exciting,” said Councillor Elaine MacDonald.

“We were known in the past as the armpit

of Eastern Ontario … and this is part of our re-branding exercise,” said Councillor Glen Grant. “Everybody wasn’t happy with the Aquatic Centre or the Benson Centre, but they’ve

become

attractions

to

our

community.”

South Glengarry considers food truck by-law changes NICK SEEBRUCH

SOUTH GLENGARRY, Ontario – The Township of South Glengarry Council heard a presentation from By-Law Officer Veronique Brunet at their meeting on Monday, March 1 where Brunet recommended a series of amendments to the municipal food truck or Mobile Food Premise By-Law. Amongst Brunet’s recommendations, she asked that the township consider included allowing food trucks to operate in open spaces, which would include public parks, in addition to Commercial and Industrial zones.

Brunet also suggested that the by-law amend the hours during which food trucks were allowed to operate from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday to 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays.

The proposed amendments also do away with restrictions around distances from dwellings and street allowances and instead suggest that food trucks instead be made to

remain 1.2 meters from the property line of a non-residential building, three meters from the property line of a home, and a minimum of one meter from a sidewalk.

The amended by-law would also require food trucks who wish to operate on private property or municipal land to obtain written permission to do so.

Brunet endorsed the amendments as a change that would allow more mobile food truck services to operate in the township.

Councillor Sam McDonell found most of the amendments sensible, but raised a couple of concerns around enforcement not requiring a complaint first.

“I think there is a lot of good in that report.

I think it would be good to see some of these rules and regulations pulled back a bit,” he said. “I’m not so convinced that you don’t need a complaint to address a non-conformancy. If no one’s complaining, then it can’t be too much of a concern.”

Councillor Martin Lang endorsed the changes and stated that the township had come

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a long way in its attitude to food trucks.

“We went from being a municipality against food trucks and strongly and I think this is more appropriate in this day and age,” he

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said. “I think you’re on the right track.”

A final version of the amended by-law will come to council at a future meeting for approval.

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Serendipity supports Baldwin House

Cornwall’s Serendipity Boutique provides great deals on fashionable items of clothing, and most importantly, support for women in need.

Serendipity was created by Maison Baldwin House Executive Director, Debbie Fortier. Maison Baldwin House is a women’s shelter in Cornwall that supports nearly 200 women every year who are seeking to escape domestic violence.

Every year, Maison Baldwin House must raise at least $90,000 from the community to continue their operations, and that does not include any capital projects, such as building repairs and maintenance.

Located at 331 Second St. W., Serendipity Boutique opened in April of 2017 and serves as a place where Maison Baldwin House can sell donated items to raise money for its operations. It also supports the

Serendipity Boutique continues to receive donations of clothing and other items from the public, as well as some local big box stores. Their growing success necessitated the need to expand, and in 2020, they had an extension built on the back of their building so they could better house their donations and give space to their staff.

Fortier will say that the staff at Serendipity Boutique, all of whom are volunteers, are one of the keys to their growing success.

“One of the big factors to our success is that we are fully supported by volunteers,” Fortier said.

The volunteers on site help run operations by sorting donations, stocking the racks, and working the cash. Their dedication ensured that the boutique stayed open through the COVID-19 pandemic with the exception of the lockdown periods.

Volunteers also help with special happenings at the store, such as the special bridal events and pop-up sales throughout the year. In 2020, they began offering online auctions.

Please join the Maison Baldwin House Online Auctions Facebook group for more information on the current and upcoming online auctions.

Serendipity Boutique is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations may be dropped off during these hours only. To learn more about Serendipity Boutique or to volunteer, please call 613-9355419.

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women that Maison Baldwin House serves in a direct way by allowing their clients to access clothing items at no cost using their existing loyalty card program.

“At the beginning, the loyalty program was one the most important parts of the plan,” Fortier explained.

Customers who buy a $10 item from Serendipity can have a hole punched in their loyalty card. Once they receive 10 punches, they can use that card for $10 off their next purchase.

Maison Baldwin House will give a few fully punched cards to their clients who can then go and shop for clothing for themselves or their children without having to identify as a client of the shelter.

“That way, a woman’s confidentiality can be maintained,” Fortier said.

All of the items for sale at Serendipity are affordably priced, even the brand names.

“Our belief is that we want everybody and anybody to be able to purchase these brand names,” said Fortier.

There are some items that are donated that have slight imperfections, a missing button for example.

These donations do not go to waste however, as Serendipity has setup the Giving Tree in front of the store, where cold weather items can be set out by staff between December and March for those in need to take at no cost. Coats from inside the store can also be purchased to add to the Giving Tree.

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Pommier family supports Arts Centre project NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Pommier family has donated $12,000 to support the Cornwall Arts Centre Fund. The fund will be used to offset the costs of converting the former Bank of Montreal at 159 Pitt St. to a new arts centre for the city.

In February, the Arts and Culture fund announced that it had reached $837,076.39 of its $1 million goal.

The building was purchased by the City of Cornwall in Cornwall in 2018 for $450,000 with an estimated $4 to $6 million required in renovations to turn the old bank into an arts centre.

The Cornwall Arts and Culture Fund Committee will continue to be fundraising throughout March and April with an online art auction.

The committee expects to have up-to 60 works of art up for auction including a collection of 24 paintings from Suzanne Mayer who donated them to the committee before her move to Montreal.

The works of art will be on display at the Cornwall Square on the second floor at the beginning of April. The auction will run from April 9 to the 22 with winners able to pick-up their works of art at the Square between noon and 4 p.m. on April 24. Donations can be made at the Arts and Culture Fund Committee website https://bethelink.net/

Pictured from left-to-right are Rose Desnoyers of the Arts and Culture Fund Committee, Andre Pommier, France Pommier and Linda Halliday of the Arts and Culture Fund Committee. Submitted photo.

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KELSEY JEAUROND BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS

As we prepared for our annual Tim Horton’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake virtual fundraiser we spent quite a bit of time going

through our archives and got to enjoy some “Throwback Thursday’s”. Doing this gave us some ideas to share with you -our community. We got to look back over the years on previous matches and their stories and we thought it would be fun to celebrate some of our current matches now and show just what our agency does and how just a couple of people can make a BIG difference.

This month we’re celebrating a match that has been matched for 6 years this

month – Big Sister Lysanne and Little Sister Morgan. Big Sister Lysanne and Little Sister Morgan met on a Big for a Day outing and just knew that they were meant to be a match, they both share common interests and were comfortable with each other right away. They have been able to go on many adventures since their match began and always have a smile on their faces, whether it be tubing, hiking, or even just going for a drive their time together is always precious. Big Sister Lysanne gives

Little Sister an ear to listen, a confident, and a most importantly a friend by just meeting up once a week for a few hours.

We are so happy to have this match to be part of our Big Brothers Big Sisters Family and have loved watching their friendship blossom!

If you are interested in becoming a Big and growing a friendship like Lysanne and Morgan please reach out at kelsey. jeaurond@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca or 613-933-8035.

Cornwall-SDG Paramedics receive funding NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The province of Ontario is investing $2,815,200 to support the Cornwall-SDG Paramedic Service’s Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program.

The program is designed to help seniors who are on wait lists for long-term care facilities so that they can remain safely at home longer.

“This paramedicine program will provide our seniors, their families and caregivers peace of mind while waiting for a long-term care bed and could potentially delay the need for long-term care,” MPP McDonell said. “Our government is committed to collaborating with our health system partners to provide innovative services in support of our goal to end hallway health care in Ontario and build a 21st century long-term care system, while also responding to the impact COVID-19 has

had on the sector.”

Cornwall-SDG Paramedic Services Chief Bill Lister said that the money would be used to fund staffing hours, training and equipment to run the program in parallel to the more traditional 9-1-1 paramedic service.

Whereas the Cornwall-SDG Paramedic 9-1-1 service is funded jointly between the City of Cornwall, the United Counties of SD&G, and the province of Ontario, the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program is 100 per cent funded by the province.

According to the province, the program will offer the following services to seniors: · Access to health services 24-7, through in-home and remote methods, such as online or virtual supports; · Non-emergency home visits and in-home testing procedures; · Ongoing monitoring of changing or escalating conditions to prevent or reduce emer-

The rear view of a Cornwall SD&G Ambulance (Ali Gearey/ Seaway News). gency incidents; · Additional education about healthy living and managing chronic diseases; and

· Connections for participants and their families to home care and community supports.

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Activités virtuelles pour la Semaine nationale de la francophonie au CSDCEO COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE DU CSDCEO ONTARIO - Les élèves des écoles du Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO) participeront à diverses activités virtuelles pédagogiques et culturelles dans le cadre de la Semaine nationale de la francophonie.

C’est sous le thème « S’engager, à sa façon! » que se tiendra la Semaine nationale de la francophonie qui s’inscrit dans les festivités des Rendez-vous de la Francophonie. Cette célébration a pour objectif de stimuler le développement d’une identité culturelle

francophone dynamique et de créer un sentiment d’appartenance à la francophonie. Des activités pédagogiques ont été développées spécialement par l’Association canadienne d’éducation de langue française (ACELF) pour l’occasion.

Il est à noter que la Semaine nationale de la francophonie se déroule toujours au mois de mars afin de souligner par la même occasion la Journée internationale de la Francophonie qui a lieu le 20 mars. « La langue française et la culture franco-ontarienne se retrouvent au cœur de la mission

du CSDCEO. Nous souhaitons que chacun de nos élèves devienne une citoyenne ou un citoyen animé d’une fierté pour sa foi catholique, la francophonie et la culture franco-ontarienne. », de partager M. François Turpin, directeur de l’éducation et secrétaire.

Le Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien (CSDCEO) est le plus grand réseau d’écoles de langue française dans les cinq comtés de Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott et Russell. En plus d’avoir le plus haut taux de diplomation de la région (93,9 %), le CSDCEO offre des programmes pour la

réussite de tous les élèves, des valeurs catholiques, un français de qualité et un certificat de bilinguisme. Le CSDCEO assure l’éducation à plus de 10 100 élèves, répartis dans plusieurs centres de la petite enfance (garderies), 25 écoles élémentaires, 7 écoles secondaires et le Centre d’éducation et de formation de l’Est ontarien (CÉFEO).

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Cette expansion a été demandée par le conseil municipal après deux inondations historiques le long de la rivière des Outaouais, en 2017 et 2019, qui ont eu des effets dévastateurs sur les propriétés riveraines dans les plaines inondables.

En 2017, les dommages causés par les inondations de la rivière des Outaouais ont été estimés à 223 millions de dollars en dommages assurés, selon le Bureau d’assurance du Canada, et plus de 850 personnes ont été évacuées dans la région de la capitale nationale. Dans le cadre de la compétence de la CNS, 108 demandes ont été soumises au Programme gouvernemental d’aide aux sinistrés pour la reprise après une catastrophe, à Ottawa, Clarence-Rockland, Alfred et Plantagenet, et Champlain. Ce programme a versé près de 3,5 millions de dollars à ceux qui n’ont pas pu bénéficier d’une aide par le biais d’une assurance. La compétence élargie de la CNS garantit que les projets sont examinés dans les zones susceptibles d’être inondées et érodées et que les nouveaux bâtiments ne sont construits qu’au bon endroit, de la bonne manière, pour assurer la sécurité des personnes et des biens.

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COVID-19: la transmission des variants s’accélère en Ontario PAR ÉMILIE PELLETIER, JOURNALISTE, INITIATIVE DE JOURNALISME LOCAL ONTARIO - Selon le plus récent bilan de la santé publique de l’Ontario, publié lundi matin, la province a enregistré plus de 900 cas des différents variants de la COVID-19.

Parmi les cas de la COVID-19, 879 sont des cas de variants du Royaume-Uni, 29 de l’Afrique du Sud et 17 du Brésil.

Dimanche, la province a répertorié 1 631 nouvelles infections au coronavirus.

En tout, 309 927 cas de COVID-19 ont été rapportés en Ontario.

Néanmoins, le ministère de la Santé a fait savoir, lundi avant-midi, que le nombre de cas rapportés, plus élevé que ce qui a été rapporté quotidiennement au cours de la dernière semaine, «est plus élevé que prévu en raison d’un processus de rattrapage des données lié au système provincial de CCM [outil de gestion des contacts des cas de COVID-19]».

La province déplore 10 décès causés par le virus survenus dimanche.

La COVID-19 a emporté 7077 Ontariens depuis le début de la pandémie.

Dimanche, 626 personnes étaient à l’hôpital pour soigner des symptômes de la COVID-19.

Parmi ces patients, 282 étaient aux soins intensifs avec des symptômes plus graves, dont 184 sous respirateur.

En Ontario, 94,2% des personnes ayant contracté la COVID-19 s’en sont remises.

La COVID-19 n’a causé la mort d’aucun résident ou employé de foyers de soins de longue durée au cours du week-end.

En tout, 3749 résidents et 11 employés de ces établissements ont perdu la vie en raison

du virus.

Dimanche, 21 882 Ontariens ont roulé leur manche pour recevoir une dose du vaccin contre la COVID-19.

En tout, 912 486 doses du vaccin ont été administrées.

Parmi les personnes ayant reçu le vaccin, 273 676 d’entre elles ont reçu leurs deux doses jugées nécessaires par les fabricants pour être immunisées contre le virus.

En Ontario, 95,7% de la population n’a encore reçu aucune dose du vaccin.

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COVID-19: le plan de vaccination revisité en Ontario PAR ÉMILIE PELLETIER, JOURNALISTE, INITIATIVE DE JOURNALISME LOCAL L’Ontario a présenté les groupes prioritaires de sa prochaine phase de vaccination, vendredi, y compris les problèmes de santé admissibles, les points chauds où la transmission de la COVID-19 se fait plus importante et les travailleurs essentiels.

Il sera bientôt possible de vacciner plus de personnes, et plus rapidement que ce qui avait été présenté la semaine dernière, en Ontario, en raison des nouveaux vaccins qui ont été approuvés par Santé Canada et puisque la province se permettra dorénavant d’étendre à quatre mois, à compter du 10 mars, le nombre de jours entre la première et la deuxième dose du vaccin contre la COVID-19.

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la chimiothérapie, ou celles qui sont atteintes devrait débuter en avril.

Toutes les personnes âgées de 60 ans et d’une déficience intellectuelle ou développeplus, les personnes vivant dans les régions mentale, qui recevront le vaccin au cours de la chaudes de la COVID-19 et les personnes souf- phase 2. L’Ontario a aussi identifié 13 circonfrant de problèmes de santé admissibles ainsi scriptions sanitaires qui pourront recevoir plus que leurs soignants recevront une dose du de doses en raison de leur précarité face à la vaccin d’ici le mois de juin en Ontario.

COVID-19. Cette liste comprend les régions En fonction des conseils du Groupe d’étude d’Ottawa, de Toronto et de Peel. sur la distribution des vaccins contre la COVIDLa province vaccinera aussi en priorité le 19, les receveurs de greffes d’organes et les personnel, les fournisseurs de soins essenpersonnes atteintes de maladies tiels et les résidents à risque de certains neurologiques dans lesquelles la fonction res- milieux collectifs comme les refuges d’urgence piratoire est compromise, comme la sclérose pour sans-abri, les refuges pour les femmes en plaques, recevront le vaccin en priorité au victimes de violence et pour résidents victimes cours de cette phase. de la traite des personnes ainsi que les étabLa COVID-19 représente aussi un «risque lissements résidentiels pour enfants.

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Cette liste comprend entre autres le personnel scolaire, les policiers, les pompiers, les travailleurs de l’industrie alimentaire et les agriculteurs. La semaine prochaine, l’Ontario doit recevoir 173 160 doses du vaccin de Pfizer et 160 500 doses du vaccin de Moderna, L’Ontario devrait aussi recevoir 194 500 doses d’AstraZeneca au cours de la semaine du 8 mars, mais le calendrier précis reste à confirmer par le gouvernement fédéral.

En province, 96,3% de la population n’a toujours reçu aucune dose du vaccin contre la COVID-19. Néanmoins, 35 886 Ontariens ont roulé leur manche, jeudi, pour recevoir une dose du vaccin, un record quant au nombre de doses octroyées en une journée.

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SigmaPoint receives federal funding for expansion NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – SigmaPoint Technologies is receiving a $1 million investment from FedDev Ontario to expand and streamline their business.

“With support from FedDev Ontario, SigmaPoint will expand capacity, simplify our local supply chain, implement Industry 4.0 Lean Manufacturing and be at the forefront of creating a Smart Factory Lean Enterprise,” said Dan Bergeron, President and Chief Executive Officer of SigmaPoint Technologies Inc. “We are proud of our people, our community and the opportunity to have the Government of Canada recognize SigmaPoint’s efforts to grow advanced manufacturing jobs locally.”

Based in Cor nwall, SigmaPoint Technologies is a Electronic Manufacturing Services provider that has produced electronic components for nuclear power

plants, internet service providers, and ventilators.

With this new funding, they will be able to identify bottlenecks in their production process and increase efficiency.

Additionally, the company will be expanding their workforce to 370 employees, including 12 new high level jobs in technology, science and mathematics.

“Today’s announcement for SigmaPoint demonstrates our government’s commitment to keep businesses thriving and moving forward in the face of this pandemic,” said Kate Young, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development (FedDev Ontario) and Official Languages.

“We are doing our part to help our rural manufacturers boost production and strengthen our domestic supply chains, while creating high-quality jobs that will attract unique talent to Cornwall.”

Secretary Young also thanked SigmaPoint

A SigmaPoint employee working on an electronic component. Screen capture is from a SigmaPoint video. for their contributions to the healthcare sector during the pandemic.

SigmaPoint was tasked in 2020 with designing electronic components for

ventilators to be used for COVID-19 patients. With SigmaPoints help, more than 10,000 new ventilators were created to help those fighting the COVID-19 virus.

St. Lawrence College to run accelerated PSW program NICK SEEBRUCH

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

“We are taking monumental steps to protect our most vulnerable and provide the highest quality of care when and where residents need it,” said Premier Doug Ford.

“We will achieve this by recruiting and training some of our best and brightest to be PSWs. This will improve the quality of life for our seniors and begin to correct the decades of neglect in this sector.”

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

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

excellent opportunity for anyone interested in a new career in this field.”

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

“This is not just great news for local residents, who are looking for a rewarding career, and our colleges, but most importantly for our seniors and other vulnerable people,” MPP Jim McDonell said. “They can be confident we are working hard to ensure that there will be a sufficient number of providers who will give the care and attention they deserve to maintain a good quality of life.”

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

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

SLC will be offering this program on all

three of its campuses (Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall) and will begin accepting applications in early March.

Of the students who are accepted, 6,000 will be receiving free tuition.

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

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We are dedicated to creating the best products for our clients while maintaining superior safety and exceptional quality at a fair cost. We will continue to be the constructor of choice in our fabrication, installation, and service for all aspects of multidiscipline projects.

Cornwall Electric is a beautiful, safe and friendly growing community. Cornwall is located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario, and has everything you need to enjoy an exceptional quality of life. Cornwall has a small-town feel, businesses and waterfront minutes away from your front door along with new opportunities awaiting around every corner. Cornwall is strategically situated between Kingston, the picturesque 1000 Islands and is a short drive from Ottawa/Montreal. Cornwall is an affordable place to live, and a great place to raise a family. Cornwall Electric is currently recruiting for a:

The successful candidate must have the following minimum attributes, skills and qualifications: • A bachelor’s degree or three (3) year college technical diploma with related qualifications in business administration, accounting and inventory management or specialized on-the-job training.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience supervising in a related field or by having the equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

• 4th Class Operating Engineer certificate is an asset.

• Conduct research into service-related issues and have some knowledge of heavy-duty trucks.

• Ability to lead in a team environment and have strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills to effectively address day-to-day operations of the department.

• An unrelenting commitment and passion to Health and Safety in the workplace.

• Must have ability to hold and maintain a Valid Ontario “DZ” license with a clean driving abstract.

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Qualified and interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Human Resources no later than March 19, 2021 by e-mail to andrea.celone@cornwallelectric.com.

Please indicate “TEMP BILLING” in the subject line.

Apply at www.hoodpkg.com/careers or visit 1800 Vincent Massey Drive and become part of the Hood Packaging team today.

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Cornwall Electric, a FortisOntario company, who provides electrical transmission and distribution to approximately 28,000 customers in and around the Cornwall/Gananoque areas, has an employment opportunity for a:

Hood Packaging in Cornwall is offering a great opportunity for those looking for full time employment.

Interviewing can be done over Skype, Zoom, Teams and FaceTime.

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We thank all respondents but we will only contact those selected for an interview.

FortisOntario is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will provide accommodation(s) when requested.

Compensation package includes competitive union wages, benefits & pension contribution.

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Send résumés & applicable training certificates to hr@laframboise.net All résumés will be received in strict confidence.

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Queen’s Park Update – March 5, 2021 QUEEN’S PARK UPDATE

JIM MCDONELL MPP STORMONT-DUNDAS-SOUTH GLENGARRY

Our local vaccination team, led by Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, is working long hours to administer our program. To date, they have vaccinated the region’s long-term care homes, as well as the first dose for retirement home residents. As deliveries of vaccines from the Federal Government are projected to increase over the next weeks, the team is developing plans to vaccinate the rest of Phase 1 members, including front-line health workers, essential health caregivers, and those 80 years of age and older. Vaccine guidelines are continually evolving as data around the world is collected and evaluated. The National Advisory

Committee on Immunization (NACI) is now recommending the time between first and second doses be extended, allowing more people to receive the all-important first dose faster. Health Canada has also approved the new AstraZeneca vaccine, and supplies are expected to be received over the next few weeks. This vaccine will be made available for the 60 to 65-year-old segment of the population. Stay tuned as the final program details are being updated to reflect these recent developments.

Meanwhile, the government is assessing its new online booking program through a limited pilot in several regions of the province. The final version of the appointment portal is expected to go live on March 15 in our area. For the latest vaccination news, go to www.eohu.ca.

Good news arrived from Queen’s Park this week in abundance. First, I was happy to announce the Ontario government is giving new support for local residents who need long-term care. The Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program will receive $2,815,200 over four years to expand the

program to ensure more seniors in Cornwall and the United Counties of SDG can stay at home longer. The program has proved effective in alleviating the demand for LTC beds as we build the 21st-century long-term care system that Ontarians want and deserve.

As part of a $150 million, provincial transit funding program, Cornwall Transit will receive an additional $659,305 to help the system recover from low ridership numbers during the peak of the pandemic. The funding will help to ensure riders are safe when they board their bus while maintaining the service’s sustainability and affordability.

Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark, announced that the Ontario government will be providing an additional $500 million to help the province’s 444 municipalities address ongoing COVID-19 operating costs. The new financial relief will help ensure the delivery of critical services and keep capital projects on track, and will be prioritized to help municipalities hardest hit by the pandemic. Locally, Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont-DundasGlengarry and local townships will receive a

total of $3,311,493.

Finally, the Ontario government is investing $14.3 million in 2020-21 to support nearly 300 Seniors Active Living Centres. Locally, the Seaway Senior Citizens Club and the Centre Charles-Émile-Claude each received $54,014 to deliver new virtual initiatives to help keep seniors safe and socially connected as they continue to self-isolate due to COVID-19. This year’s investment will focus on virtual programs such as teleconferences, online videos, and one-on-one phone calls to help seniors stay connected from home. It will also support projects such as Seniors’ Centre Without Walls to create interactive telephone-based group programming for socially isolated seniors and people with disabilities, virtual physical fitness programming, and online educational programs.

As always, remember to stay home, stay safe and save lives. Your health and that of your loved ones may depend on it.

Regards, Jim McDonell MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry

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At the Cornwall Community Hospital on Monday, March 8, 2021, Donald Beaty of Cornwall; age 93 years. Beloved husband of Ida Beaty (née Sharples). Loving father of Hilary Beaty.

Proud grandfather of Paul Nixon and Jenni Nixon (Ryan); greatgrandfather of Finley, Thadius and Aarden. Dear brother of Sheila Gartland and Iris Glendenning both of England. Predeceased by his parents Leslie Franklin Beaty and Martha Ellen Pickstone.

Funeral arrangements under the care and direction of the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria (613-525-2772). A graveside committal of cremated remains will take place at the Kirkhill United Church in the Spring/Summer. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. As a Memorial to Donald a tree will be planted in a memory woods.

A tree grows-memories live. Condolences may be made online at www.munromorris.com

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Peacefully at Sandfield Place, with family by his side, on Saturday, March 6th, 2021 at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of 56 years to the late Anne Collins (Woodside). Loving father of Peter (Rosanne), Michael (Shannon), Curtis and Susan Dauncey (Scott). Cherished grandfather of Sophie (Grant), Zacharie (Lewis), Evan (Isabelle), Braxton, Hutson, and Ethan (Jennifer), great grandfather of Nova and Silas. Loved brother of Audrey Murrell (late Robert), Carl Collins (Carole) and the late Ruth and Ralph Irving. Dear brother-in-law of William Woodside (Karen) and Robert Woodside (Dale). Predeceased by his parents, Mary and George Collins. Also predeceased by his infant daughter, Michele. Roy’s career centered around TCF and later as Business Agent for the textile union representing union members in Eastern Ontario. An incredible role model and family man, he will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Sandfield Place and Dr. Foley for their kindness and exceptional care during the past few years. A private cremation has taken place. A celebration of Roy’s life will be held at a later date when restrictions are lifted. Arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home 822 Pitt Street (613) 938-3888. On line condolences at www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca

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Cornwall Kinsmen lost one of its long time member last week.

Earl Veltheim passed away.

Earl was a great member of the club.

Earl also worked at the local LCBO for many years. Our condolence to his wife, Klaudia Oshmjansky-Veltheim, his two brothers and three sisters.

Reader says: Not appreciating the crew doing snow removal at an empty building (ttec) at the corner of Pitt and Tollgate Rd. Not sure why they need to do snow removal of the entire property, no one is parking there, and for no reason often done too early, on March 3 they started at 4 am ! The noise of the back-up alarm on your snow removal Bob Hutchingame was seen playing a equipment is very loud, and is disturbing an round of golf with friends last week on the entire residential area. simulator at the Cornwall Golf & Country Club.

Observers tell us that he brings new meaning Have a community comment you would to the phrase “flying under the radar”. like to share? Email nseebruch@sea- Apparently, his language wasn’t exactly “The waynews.media for it to appear in Scuttlebutt. Queen’s English” either.

LOTS OF NEW AND WONDERFUL THINGS HAPPENING AT MRS. B’S!

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OPEN ‘TIL 9PM Pitt & 13th St., Cornwall 613-938-6772 Jane in Bonville wonders if anyone else cringes when driving past the scribblings on the nice new underpass on Pitt street. The children that scribbled this graffiti, should be caught and made to scrub it off with a toothbrush. Maybe when these ragamuffins grow up, they will regret their destruction of public property and be ashamed of themselves over their childish acts of vandalism. Grow up!!!!

JOKE OF THE WEEK

My son was born at the hospital the other day.

I was talking to a father in the nursery and he told me his daughter was born the day before.

He joked and said, “maybe they’ll get married some day.” I laughed and told him, “my son isn’t going to marry someone twice his age.”

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You know its a Monday if you sit down and the button on your pants breaks.

Reader says: Please don’t fly a Canadian flag that has been reduced to little more than a rag. Show some respect for your Flag; for your Country. If you choose to fly a flag, there are rules and etiquette to follow. They can be found at the Government of Canada website, Rules for Flying the National Flag of Akwesasronon Mamie David enthusiastiCanada. A flag is considered to be tattered or cally greets NHL legend Bobby Hull. worn when the colour has faded, it has Do you have a photo with a famous developed a hole, or the outermost seam (fly) athlete you’d like to share? of the flag has become frayed. When a flag is Email it to no longer in a suitable condition for use, it nseebruch@seawaynews.media should be disposed of in a dignified manner.

Have a cute pet photo? Email it and a short caption to nseebruch@seawaynews. media for it to appear in our Pet Corner.

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Congratulations to Mariam Khan of Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School for winning the $5,000 Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship.

From the City of Cornwall: Key dates to remember: April 5: bag limit changes to two bags or one can per household per week; April 12: leaf and yard waste collection starts; April 14: Household Hazardous Waste Depot opens; April 19: Cornwall Gives A Shirt

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Reader says: A huge thumbs up to the groomer who kept the trails in top shape at Guindon Park this winter. It made for the best A heartfelt congratulations to Laura Ellam stretch of cross country skiing we’ve had in on successfully becoming a Registered years! Thank you! Thank you!

Broker! We know it took a lot of time, hard work and dedication. We are so proud of you! Submitted photo.

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Seen on Facebook: I’d love to thank the people from 138. I thought I needed new tires. They were so honest. They repaired my flat and put new light in the front all under $100. They were so friendly.

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Cornwall’s biggest problem really seems to be a lack of housing. The Mayor of Cornwall said at the special council meeting on Monday night that she receives calls weekly from employers stating that they want to hire people, but that they can’t find a place for them to live.

From the City of Cornwall: “Flushable” wipes are not flushable - they cause damage to our sewer system!

Reader says: Communication between councillors and city management is shameful and costly They can’t even agree to disagree.

What’s happening? Administration doesn’t understand what councillors wants on a report and councillors can’t tell them.

Something wrong with this scenario. What else are they not telling us? A concerned Taxpayer.

My name is Twitchy. I got my name because I am a bit shy and tend to spook easily. I enjoy basking in the sun and getting lots of cuddles from my family and I reward them with a great purr.

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

Toilet talk IT’S A FACT! EMMA MELDRUM CITY OF CORNWALL

There are some words you never think you’ll have to say at work.

Pee, poop, and toilet paper.

Yuck.

Bear with me though, because these are important. Those gross words I wrote up there? We call them the three P’s. The idea is that you will only ever flush the three P’s down the toilet – and everything else gets tossed in the trash.

When you flush garbage down the toilet, it can clog your pipes and damage the City’s sewer system. Here’s the short list of things you shouldn’t flush: kitty litter, tampons, pads, cotton swabs, cleaning products, medication, cigarettes, paper towels, tissues, baby wipes, bandaids, floss, gum, condoms, and flushable wipes.

I repeat: please do not flush those “flushable” wipes.

They are too thick and sturdy to flush.

Instead, they actually build up and cause clogs. Throw them in the garbage can.

The bathroom-related lecture is done – let’s move on to the kitchen-related lecture and talk about FOGs. FOGs are fats, oil, and grease. They have a big impact on the environment. If you pour them down the drain or flush them down the toilet, they cool and clog the pipes that take wastewater from your home to the wastewater treatment plant.

Grease buildups can cause major damage to pipes and lead to sewage back-ups.

So, what should you do with FOGs? Cool it, scrape it, and throw it in the garbage bin!

Some residents re-use FOGs for cooking and for setting out with birdseed.

I know it can be tricky to remember what goes where. Use the Recycle Coach app for sorting garbage from recycling (it’s free!).

City staff are here to help – email us at feedback@cornwall.ca or call 613-9302787 ext. 0.

New LCBO location opens in Cornwall NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) has opened a new location in Cornwall at 430 Ninth St. W. near Walmart.

The store officially opened at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 4. The LCBO states that the new store will help serve Cornwall’s growing population, which they estimate will grow by nine per cent over the next 10 years.

The new store location is over 7,000 sq. ft. with 4,320 sq. ft. of display space.

“The store has a prominent Ontario wine display showcasing over 170 Ontario wines, including 120 VQA wines,” reads a statement

from the LCBO. “It also features 176 linear feet of refrigerated shelving, which offers a wide selection of Ontario craft beers as well as other domestic and imported brands, ready-to-drink cocktails and coolers. There is also a chilled wine section that features 32 linear feet of refrigerated wine.The store’s product mix is the result of market research, matching products and services to local tastes, demographics and community interests, and includes an assortment of made in Ontario products.”

The store is wheelchair accessible, has 15 staff members, and will be open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m, and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The new LCBO on Ninth St. in Cornwall (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).

Call to book your tour - 613-932-3707 Ext. 703 maryjane@riverdaleterrace.ca Please email to receive a welcome package with more information.

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WARRANTS Cornwall, ON – Lynn Pyper, 45, of Cornwall was arrested on March 8th, 2021 on the strength of two warrants. It is alleged on five occasions throughout April 2020, the woman deposited fraudulent cheques into the bank account of someone known to her and police were contacted to investigate. It is further alleged on November 14th, 2020, the woman forced her way into the residence of someone known to her and damaged a window.

Warrants were subsequently issued for her arrest. On March 8th, 2021, the woman attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. The warrants were executed and she

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Cornwall, ON – Myra Hall, 27, of Cornwall was arrested on March 9th, 2021 and charged with over 80. It is alleged on March 9th, 2021, the woman was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol in the area of Fifth Street and Marlborough Avenue. She was taken into custody during a traffic stop, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on May 18th, 2021.

ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY HARM

Cornwall, ON – A 21-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on March 7th, 2021 and charged with assault causing bodily harm. It is alleged during an altercation with his brother on

March 7th, the man assaulted him, causing an injury that required medical attention.

Police were contacted and took the man into custody. He was charged accordingly and released to appear in court on May 13th, 2021. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

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Cornwall, ON – Denise Portieous-Jodoin, 28, of Cornwall was arrested on March 5th, 2021 on the strength of multiple warrants. It is alleged the woman failed to attend court on January 28th, 2021 for a theft offence and a warrant was issued for her arrest. She was further wanted for breaching her release order. On March 5th, 2021, she was taken into custody on the strength of the warrants

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