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FIRST NEWBORNS OF NEW YEAR CORNWALL, Ontario – The Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) and parents Brittany Andrews and Joshua DerouchieDelorme welcomed their newborn son Onyx Derouchie-Delorme into the world at 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, making him the first baby born at the hospital in the new year. Onyx was born 7lbs 8oz and has 2 older brothers and 2 older sisters. Both mom and baby are doing well. Pictured (at left) are parents Brittany Andrews and Joshua DerouchieDelorme with newborn son Onyx; the first baby born at the CCH in 2022. Submitted photo.

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WINCHESTER, Ontario - Asher Jeremiah Chapman’s parents stayed up until midnight on December 31st to ring in 2022 with their family – not knowing that the celebrations would continue well into the next day! Asher was born at 3:43 pm on January 2nd at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH), weighing 9 pounds, 11 ounces. His parents, Kayla and Paul Chapman, say he was well worth the wait.

“I felt something at the party and things got worse during the night,” says Kayla. “We called the Birthing Unit and decided to head to the hospital around 4:00 in the morning. It was snowing so hard, and roads weren’t plowed so we had to take our time.” The Chapmans live in Kemptville.

Kayla says the experience at WDMH has been great. “I’ve only heard great things about Winchester Hospital, and I didn’t want to go into Ottawa to have our baby. I have family and friends who have had their babies here too. Everyone has been great.” Congratulations from everyone at WDMH!

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford at during a press conference on Monday, January 3, 2022. to five people, outdoor to 10.

The province is asking that individuals work remotely wherever possible.

Indoor dining will be closed, and restaurants and bars will be restricted to drive through and takeout service.

Gyms, museums, cinemas, and other institutions will no longer be able to provide indoor service, with outdoor service being allowed with some restrictions.

Retail stores are allowed to remain open at 50 per cent capacity.

The province is also directing all hospitals to stop non-urgent procedures.

“Omicron spreads like wildfire,” Ford said.

“If we do not act. If we don’t do everything possible to get this variant under control the results could be catastrophic.”

The therapeutic advantages of dancing have been receiving more and more attention in recent years, hence the growing popularity of dance therapy.

The Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing defines this type of therapy as “the use of dance to support intellectual, emotional and motor functions of the body.”

Dance therapy classes for seniors are quite similar to typical dance classes; the focus, however, is on low-impact dance moves that promote mental and physical health. Dance therapy has been shown to provide the following benefits: • Reduce hip and knee pain • Improve mobility • Increase strength and balance • Ward off depression • Promote heart health Moreover, people typically find it more engaging than other forms of

us to decide whether or not to add or remove restrictions,” said Dr. Roumeliotis.

The EOHU also will no longer conduct contact tracing for individuals who may have been exposed in a low-risk setting or are they themselves at a low-risk for serious illness.

For Dec. 31, the last day new cases were tracked and reported by the EOHU, there were 245 new COVID-19 cases added to the region for a total of 1,588.

There were 506 cases in Cornwall, 12 in the northern portion of Akwesasne, 98 in South Glengarry, 142 in South Stormont, 41 in South Dundas, 59 in North Glengarry, 50 in North Stormont, 71 in North Dundas, 117 in Russell, 17 in Casselman, 44 in The Nation, 85 in Champlain, 123 in Hawkesbury, 19 in East Hawkesbury, 132 in Clarence-Rockland, and 66 in Alfred and Plantagenet.

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ONTARIO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott announced new COVID-19 restrictions to fight the Omicron variant on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

Premier Ford explained how the Omicron variant could threaten to overwhelm the provincial healthcare system.

“We face a tsunami of new cases in the days and weeks ahead,” Ford said.

Ford said that while Omicron is less likely to cause severe illness, its transmissibility will present a challenge.

“The evidence tells us that about one per cent of people who get Omicron will end up in hospital,” Ford said. “Omicron is much much more transmissible so the math isn’t on our side. We could see hundreds of thousands of new cases every day. One per cent of hundreds of thousands is too much for our hospitals to handle.”

As a result, Ford announced that school aged students will not return to classrooms for at least two weeks and that instead they would be remote learning from home.

As of Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 12:01 a.m., the province would re-enter a modified Step Two of the provincial re-opening plan.

Some restrictions that will come into effect at that time include reducing indoor capacity

CORNWALL, Ontario - In a press conference on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU)’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paul Roumeliotis stated that his organization would be taking a different approach to monitoring the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to the transmissibility of the Omicron variant, Dr. Roumeliotis explained, the provice had issued new directives in regards to COVID19 testing. Individuals with COVID-19 symptoms will now only be tested if they are deemed to be a part of an high-risk population, such as someone who is a senior, or is immuno-compromised. Also, individuals who work in highrisk settings such as hospitals or long-term care facilities will also still be tested.

“Cases are not going to be accurate anymore because we won’t be tracking them,” Dr. Roumeliotis explained.

Anyone who is not a high-risk individual or who does not work in a high-risk setting will no longer be tested for COVID-19 if they have symptoms. Individuals who have symptoms of COVID-19 are being asked to self-isolate for five days if they are fully vaccinated or under the age of 12. Individuals who are not vaccinated and have symptoms of COVID-19 must isolate for 10 days. Family members or other members of the household must also self-isolate.

“We’re going to stop our daily case counts.

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CORNWALL, Ontario - As the highly contagious COVID-19 Omicron variant continues to fuel exponential growth in exposures to the virus and increased demands for testing, Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is asking members of the community not to come to the Emergency Department for a COVID-19 test only. Emergency Department capacity must be protected for ill patients requiring care/treatment.

CCH is also asking members of the community to visit the Eastern Ontario Health Unit website at www.eohu.ca/en/covid/ covid-19-testing-assessment-centres to determine testing eligibility prior to calling the Assessment Centre.

Although staff have been working hard to meet growing demands for testing, the Assessment Centre’s phone lines are extremely busy and its fixed capacity must be prioritized.

Hospitals throughout Ontario including CCH are also dealing with a human resource shortage, and staff exposed to the virus need to be tested and cleared for return to work as soon as possible so we can continue caring for patients.

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“We understand individuals may be concerned about their current status; however, we would ask that people do not come to the Emergency Department unless you also require medical attention,” explains Dr. Lorne Scharf, Chief of Staff and Emergency Department Physician at CCH. “We are asking residents to avoid calling the Assessment Centre and booking an appointment unless it’s absolutely necessary, or if you have been directed to do so by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit,” added Jeanette Despatie, President and Chief Executive Officer of CCH.

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CORNWALL, Ontario - The Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) announced on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2021 that nearly 40 of their staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 and as a result they would be scaling back on some of their services.

All staff members at the CCH are fully vaccinated, and are protected from contracting severe illness as a result of COVID-19, but may not be able to work as it would put patients at risk.

“If possible, members of the community should save the Emergency Department for emergencies, and consider visiting family doctors and walk-in clinics for non-urgent reasons. Emergency wait times may be longer than usual; please be kind and respectful with staff and physicians,” reads a statement from the CCH. “Please do not come to the Emergency Department for a COVID-19 test unless you also require medical attention as you may be turned away. New guidance from the provincial government says hospitals cannot provide PCR testing to asymptomatic individuals who do not require medical attention.”

In accordance with directives from the province, the Cornwall COVID-19 assessment centre on the CCH campus will only be providing PCR COVID-19 testing to high risk individuals who are symptomatic and/or are at risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

The hospital will also be scaling back on some surgeries, prioritizing those procedures that are deemed urgent in accordance with directives from the province.

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“We appreciate how difficult this is for our patients whose wait times or care may be delayed. The team is working very hard to provide the highest quality care, and to return to normal operations as soon as we can,” said Jeanette Despatie, CCH President and Chief Executive Officer. “Like other local businesses and sectors, our workforce is being hit hard by the Omicron variant.”

Since Christmas Day, the number of patients at the CCH who are being treated for COVID-19 has risen from one to six.

“It’s a reminder that we need to get vaccinated and not completely let our guard down.

People are still getting very sick, and we need to protect our staff and maintain our healthcare system so we can deliver critical nonCOVID related healthcare services,” Despatie said.

The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) region as of Dec. 31 is 1,588. There are six individuals hospitalized with the virus and one in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

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CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB in Bonville – Let’s Play Euchre is CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Info: Roly 613932-9396 or Helene 613-931-3076.

WEDNESDAY LUNCHES: by the members of the Knights of Columbus “Seniors & Friends”, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) will be held on Wednesdays from 11:30am-1pm.

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

IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING BOTHERING YOU? You are not alone. There is help and hope. Call 613-937-4880 or visit www. al-anon.org CORNWALL COMFORT QUILTS are handmade for and given to Cancer patients. If you or someone you know is in need of a quilt, please contact: Nicole 613 935-5593, Janice 613 936-1951 or Laura 613 936-2179. Curb side pick up with the use of a mask is in place. Email: Mcintyren58@hotmail.com. ÊTES-VOUS À LA RECHERCHE D’ARTICLES ou de livres religieux? Le « Centre d’information catholique » est à votre service du lundi au vendredi de 10h à 16h au 146B ave Chevrier, local 124 (ancienne école Nativité).

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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BOOKS AND ITEMS of a religious nature, the “Catholic Information Centre” is at your service from Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 146B, Chevrier Ave, room 124 (former Nativity School). (613) 933-5099 ALZHEIMER SOCIETY – HELP FOR HOPE LOTTERY. Buy your tickets for a chance to win $5,000. Call (613) 9324914.MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT: If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with myeloma and would like to connect with others for support, please contact Mary at brinks@sympatico.ca or 613-360-7591. Let’s encourage each other in this season of our lives!

THE CORNWALL LEGION BRANCH 297 SENIORS over 60 monthly meeting of January 6th, 2022 has been cancelled.

THE CORNWALL NEW HORIZONS BAND is starting its second semester (2021-22). Classes are held at St-Felix-deValois Church. Monday (intermediate), Tuesday (advanced), Thursday (band). We are looking for new members who are retired and want to get back to playing a band instrument they have played in high school. Info: Raymond Lacroix 613-360-1817.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs). Wings & Things every Thursday from 4:30 – 8 pm. Take-out available.

LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 297 – general meetings HAVE BEEN CANCELLED until fur ther notice.

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THE ROTARY TRIVIA NIGHT IS BACK!!

Mark your calendar for January 21, at 7:00 pm for this virtual trivia experience.

Questions start at 7:30 pm. A donation of $10 per person is suggested for the link to play…. Proceeds and donations are directed to projects that benefit our community. Info: www.cornwallsunriserotary.com or email rotaryclubofcornwallsunrise@gmail.com ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS at ANAF Bingo on Mondays & Thursdays at 12 noon. Doors open at 10 am. Covid rules will apply. Face mask mandatory. First come first serve (70 people max). No reservations.

THE SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB, 506 Pitt St.: On-site Exercise (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs); Zoom Exercise (Tues, Thurs), Bid Euchre (Mon, Fri); Art Group (Tues); Knit Wits (Wed), Swedish Weaving (Fri) and Dar ts (Fri). Preregistration (613) 932-4969 between 9 and 11:30 am.

SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER: will be held on the last Friday of the month January 28th at Knights of Columbus, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) from 11:30am-1 pm and 4-6:30 pm.

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CORNWALL SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB INC, 119 Pitt St.: Bid Euchre: Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 1 pm. Fast Cribbage: Tues. 1 pm.

Breakfast every Tues., 8:45-9:30 am.

Lunches every Fri. from 11:30-12:15 pm.

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BINGO AT THE CCÉC! The first Bingo of 2022 will take place on January 10th at 6:15. Mask and proof of both vaccines required. Covid-19 guidelines still in place. Place : CCÉC 146b Chevrier Ave.

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Welcome 2022 3 MINUTES WITH THE MAYOR

GLEN GRANT CITY OF CORNWALL

I may be totally optimistic in welcoming 2022 but City Council and City Administration have a very active plan for the new year.

Despite the impact of Covid 19 and the current variant, we are prepared to proceed with a progressive schedule.

The 2022 Budget is our first major item on the list. As in past years, we will examine all the operational requirements and capital projects and decide what is best for the residents in the short and long term.

With the efforts of Katherine Wells, Strategic Plan Coordinator, we will attempt to complete our list of Strategic priorities. Many of the items in our Strategic Plan have been completed or being developed such as the creation of the Mayor’s Task Force on Housing (currently preparing recommendations to City Council), Residential Licensing Registry, Remote Worker Task Force, Environmental and Climate Change Committee, Water meters, Waterfront Land Acquisition, Waterfront Plan Implementation Working Group.

Also, there has been increased development in the Industrial Park and further development in the near future.

2022 will be a year of growth and positive development in the city. I CAN’T WAIT TO GET STARTED. On behalf of City Council and City Administration have a Healthy and Happy New Year.

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United Counties of SD&G, Ontario - Effective December 22, 2021, at 12 p.m., the Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police Detachments will be closed to the public until further notice. Of the five OPP detachments the only detachment that will remain open to the public is the Long Sault detachment. All other satellite offices (Morrisburg, Winchester, Alexandria and

being taken as a precautionary measure to help reduce the spread of Covid infection, and minimize possible exposures.

Members of the public can still call 911 or the non-emergency OPP number at 1-888310-1122 for police assistance. Please note that some administrative services may be impacted or suspended as a result.

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“Contributing factors to this change include approved staffing changes and additional contractual ICT software costs.”

Revenue for COVID-19 expenditures total $4.9 million funded by the Ministry, with an additional $695,000 funded by the Board.

Total COVID-19 expenditures amount to $5.57 million and include additional staffing for special education, remote learning costs, enhanced cleaning for school bus transportation, and costs for additional mental health supports, other technology related costs, ventilation, and additional teaching staff to reduce class sizes.

The Board will provide interim reports in February and May, with the final financial statements’ presentation to the Board of Trustees in November 2022.

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At the Board meeting of December 14, 2021, the Board of Trustees reviewed the revised financial estimates for the current 2021-2022 year.

Associate Director of Education, Bonnie Norton, introduced Manager of Finance, Ashley Hutchinson, who presented the revised estimates to the Board of Trustees.

“The estimates include estimated actual enrolment and staffing as of October 31, 2021, and any known expenditure changes since the June 2021 budget submission,” began Hutchinson.

“As you know, most of our funding is driven by enrolment, and our revised estimates indicate that our enrolment increased over the 2020-2021 Financial Statements by approximately 105 FTE, with total enrolment of 13,164 students.”

Total 2021-2022 expenditures are estimated at approximately $204.3 million.

“For 2021-2022, the board is forecasting an in-year deficit for operating purposes of $178,709. This amount will be taken from accumulated surplus set aside at the end of August 2021 leaving an estimated operating surplus of $5.7 million for August 31, 2022. Although this budget forecasts an overall use of the board accumulated surplus, the revised budget still meets Ministry compliance requirements,” noted Hutchinson.

A Watershed Year in Review: RRCA Looks Back at 2021 From tree planting to 3D laser-scanning, the last twelve months saw the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) continuing its mission to conserve and restore the local environment, protect people and property from natural hazards and support sustainable development within its jurisdiction in eastern Ontario.

“Working with the community is key to securing a better environment and healthy future,” says Bryan McGillis, chair of the RRCA’s 8-member Board of Directors. “We really want to thank our staff, summer students, volunteers, and community partners, for their role in all of our accomplishments this year.”

The RRCA reviewed a record number of permits and Planning Act applications in 2021.

“Many waterfront residents chose to initiate improvements to their properties this year,” says Phil Barnes, the RRCA’s Watershed Management Team Lead. “By working with homeowners, developers and municipalities, we help ensure the impacts of flooding are minimized and that the local environment is protected.”

Another important achievement was initiating the acquisition of watershed-wide aerial LiDAR technology, which uses laser pulses to accurately map the local topography. “It will be an invaluable tool to help us and municipalities make more informed planning and development decisions,” says Barnes.

Land in the RRCA jurisdiction also saw the addition of nearly 60,000 trees, a significant portion of which were planted in riparian zones by local watercourses. “There is great enthusiasm in our region for tree planting, and this year was no different,” says Lisa Van De Ligt, RRCA’s

Communications and Stewardship Team Lead.

“Next year we plan on adding an additional 65,000 trees to the local landscape.”

While the RRCA’s tree planting success is in large part due to partnerships with private landowners and municipalities, the Conservation Authority also acquires lands to conserve sensitive ecological habitat, enhance forest cover, and provide recreational opportunities to the public. The RRCA currently owns and conserves 1,664 acres of environmentally significant land, a number which was augmented in 2021 by land donations such as the gifting of a 100-acre wetland by the Township of South Stormont.

A substantial portion of the RRCA’s 1,680 km2 jurisdiction consist of agricultural lands.

Building on its strong rapport with local farmers, in 2021 the RRCA was able to deliver various stewardship programs to the agricultural community, such as the Agri-Action Advisory Service, which provided funding towards pairing 10 farmers in the RRCA’s jurisdiction with local farm stewardship expert advisers. The RRCA also virtually hosted three agricultural stewardship workshops and joined with six area farmers to produce two virtual farm tours in which the farmers guide viewers through some of the stewardship best management practices they have implemented on their lands.

The RRCA’s three Conservation Areas – Gray’s Creek, Charlottenburgh Park and Cooper Marsh – experienced an increase in visitors this year.

With their combined 25 km of nature trails, available year-round at no cost, the Conservation Areas are cherished by residents and visitors alike. “We are proud to provide these opportunities for residents to connect with nature, whether you are birdwatching at Cooper Marsh, camping at Charlottenburgh Park, or accessing the St. Lawrence River through Gray’s Creek Marina,”

says Pete Sabourin, the RRCA’s Field Operations Team Lead.

In 2021, just under 114,000 vehicles made their way to Cooper Marsh and Gray’s Creek Conservation areas. The nature trails at Gray’s Creek recorded close to 40,000 visitors.

This year, the RRCA launched the Cooper Marsh Biodiversity Project, a three-year, biodiversity-enhancement project featuring initiatives such as habitat planting and enhancement, invasive species control, biodiversity monitoring, and outreach and education. At present, a citizen science monitoring initiative has logged 588 observations of plant and animal species at the Marsh.

The RRCA hosted various community events this year, including the Family Fishing Week Scavenger Hunt, Cornwall’s Eco Day, and the ongoing Raisin Region GeoAdventure. The latter is a geocaching tour where participants must find 20 caches hidden in environmentally significant sites in Cornwall and surrounding area of SDG. Currently, the caches have over 730 logged finds. The RRCA also hosted two community tree planting events in partnership with the City of Cornwall and the Township of South Stormont, adding 300 trees to Cornwall’s Chevrier Park and the South Stormont Municipal

Office grounds.

The RRCA also recently renewed its longstanding lease with the Township of North Glengarry to manage the three dams on the Garry River. In total, the RRCA manages and operates eight water control structures within its jurisdiction. The RRCA also manages the RaisinSouth Nation Drinking Water Source Protection Program, engages in regular source and ground water monitoring, and assists its partner municipalities and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry with Flood Forecasting and Warning and Low Water Response.

“I’m proud of our team’s accomplishments this year,” says RRCA General Manager, Richard Pilon. “Despite the unique challenges brought on by the pandemic, we were able to consistently adapt to continue delivering our programs and services to the residents and municipalities in our jurisdiction.”

The RRCA is encouraging the community to stay up to date with its plans for 2022 by subscribing to its monthly newsletter at rrca.on.ca.

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the Province and Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), but for the safety of staff and the community, it is important that the Township closes these facilities for the time being,” reads a statement from the Township. “The Township website and social media will be updated if the re-opening date changes. We apologize for any

inconvenience this may cause and we thank you for your understanding.”

This comes less than a week after the City of Cornwall made a similar announcement.

Both Cornwall and South Glengarry currently plan to re-open their recreational facilities on Tuesday, Jan.4, but the

Township stated that they would keep the public up to date on any changes to that schedule.

On Monday, Dec. 27 the EOHU added 396 new COVID-19 cases to the region, a single day record. The total number of active COVID-19 cases in the EOHU sits at 853.

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SOUTH GLENGARRY, Ontario - The Township of South Glengarry announced on Sunday, Dec. 26 that all of the municipality’s recreational facilities would be closed.

“Throughout the pandemic, the Township has continued to follow the protocols from

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Five schools within the UCDSB are participating in an outdoor book walk program in which large signs are set up as a pathway through the outdoor areas of schools. Each sign includes a page from a story, and the students walk from sign to sign to read the entire book.

Created by One World Schoolhouse Foundation, Storytime Trails use stories written by Canadian authors focused on themes of diversity, inclusion, and acceptance. The signs also contain built-in extras such as QR codes that link to specially made authors and illustrator videos.

“These outdoor signs include beautiful stories with many opportunities to engage student thinking, reflection, and meaningful conversation,” says UCDSB Principal of Teaching and Learning Amanda Nieman.

“Ensuring that the trails spark meaningful discussion, they come equipped with incredibly rich and diverse teacher lesson plans so that our students, and educators, get the most out of this outdoor reading experience.”

The five participating schools include Front of Yonge Elementary School, Pineview Public School, Bridgewood Public School,

Commonwealth Public School, and Maple Grove Public School and so far, the trails are getting rave reviews.

“The students were so excited to get to a Storytime Trail at our school,” explains Jennifer Peters, UCDSB Learning Partner, who lead the project at the school. “They ran from poster to poster to get to the next page! They noticed the features like the QR codes and icons and were excited to take a closer look at these elements in the classroom.”

The program launched in November 2021 and the long-term intent is to create a library-borrowing system in which schools can sign out the titles for their outdoor use.

“The value the Storytime Trail brings to a school community can be endless. The students have a chance to connect to the outdoors while exploring literacy, and they can also make connections with science, mathematics, equity, inclusion and social-emotional learning,” says Front of Yonge Elementary School Principal Rich Tamblyn.

The UCDSB will introduce the program to more schools in 2022 and has plans to expand on the existing titles in the Storytime Trails library.

“When we’ve had to get creative with our learning experiences over the past 18 months during the pandemic, Storytime Trails have been a welcomed and refreshing approach for our schools to adopt,” says Nieman. “We can’t wait to see what the winter lessons will bring our way.”

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What Omicron means for our healthcare system NICK SEEBRUCH

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We are at the very start of a new year, and with it, it seems, a new start to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Omicron variant of the virus has really changed the game in a few ways. It has changed the way we will be reporting on the pandemic going forward and in turn will change the way that we as a broader public react to it.

I, like everyone else, is tired of this thing, but this is one of the rare times where I feel it is important to provide some analysis of changes that have happened because of Omicron.

To begin with, the power of this new variant is not that it is particularly deadly. In fact, Omicron is probably the least deadly of all of the publicly well-known variants.

The real danger of this virus is how transmissible it is. The Omicron variant is nearly eight times more infectious than the previous dominant variant of concern, Delta.

This high rate of infection means that people are catching Omicron, a lot of people. In the waning days of 2021, we were adding more new COVID-19 infections every day in this province than I thought would ever be possible; over 15,000 a day.

We now know that that number, 15,000, is going to rise exponentially and dramatically. In fact, on Monday, Jan. 3 Premier Doug Ford said that he foresaw a time in the not-so-distant future where Ontario would be adding hundreds of thousands of

new COVID-19 cases every day thanks to Omicron.

The transmissibility of this virus has already overwhelmed the province’s testing capacity. The province is no longer able to accurately track the spread of the virus.

Health units are now only testing those at high risk for complications from COVID19 or those who work in high-risk settings such as hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Since the start of the pandemic, we at Seaway News have been tracking and sharing local testing data on a daily basis. We have done so because we believe that this information is in the public interest. Not only can such information keep the public safe, but it also allows for them to have a critical view of whether or not public health measures are warranted and working.

Going forward, Seaway News will continue to work to provide daily updates on the COVID-19 virus to keep our readers informed. See our website and social media pages for our collection of the most current and available data on the spread of the virus locally and in the province.

Other changes that were announced earlier this week were the closure of indoor dining, closing some businesses such as movie theatres and gyms, moving classes for students online, and more.

Some reading this might feel that this is a bit overblown. Afterall, I do say earlier in this column that Omicron is not very deadly, and this is true, but it is the math of

Omicron that can kill us.

According to the Premier, Omicron will send one per cent of those infected with it to the hospital, but if the virus is infecting hundreds of thousands of Ontarians a day, that one per cent can overwhelm our hospital system very quickly. Ford estimated that if nothing were done to stem the tide, that the province would find itself short thousands of hospital beds in face of high demand.

We have already seen our local healthcare system begin to strain under the pressures of Omicron. The Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) announced on New Year’s Eve that they had to pull back on some non-essential surgeries and services due to staffing shortages due to COVID-19 infections among their staff members.

The good news is is that the plan of attack for handling this new variant remains the same. Get vaccinated, wear a mask, follow public health guidelines and stay safe.

It is very important still to get vaccinated,

because that third booster shot can keep you out of the hospital even if you do get sick. Even still, it is likely to help prevent you from spreading the virus. Every time that the virus infects a new host, there’s a chance it can evolve into something worse, so try not to catch it. Also, we still don’t know what the long-term effects of COVID19 are. Someone who has had the Chicken Pox, can get Shingles when they are older.

What might someone who caught COVID19 develop in 10 or 20 years time?

More good news: public health officials feel that Omicron may be a sign that the pandemic is coming to an end and that the COVID-19 virus will evolve into an endemic, much like the flu virus or common cold, making it persistent, but far less dangerous to our healthcare system.

How do you feel readers about this new stage of the pandemic?

Email me your Letters to the Editor at nseebruch@seawaynews.media

LETTERTOTHE EDITOR: Forgotten Wars and Forgotten Battles, in 2022 our Veterans will not be Forgotten War is death, it is destruction, and suffering. It is also a time when men and women, soldiers and civilians stand up and face great danger to stop wars and restore peace. But how do we remember them today?

The Government of France and the Republic of Korea would like to thank Canadian veterans for liberating their countries. The National Order of the Legion of Honour and Ambassador for Peace Medals are available to eligible veterans.

If you are a Second World War veteran

who participated in the campaign to liberate France from D-day June 6, 1944 to the end of August 1944, or Dieppe in 1942, you may be eligible for France’s highest award. The Korean government is looking for Korean War veterans who participated in the Korean War, 1950 to 1953 or it’s peace keeping phase which lasted until the end of 1955.

Korea’s Ambassador for Peace Medal may be awarded posthumously unlike the Legion of Honour.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid in 1942, when the allies

tested the enemy with an amphibious landing on the French coast. Almost 5,000 Canadian soldiers took part in operation Jubilee, and only 2200 made it back. The Normandy battle in 1944 saw the lessons learned from Dieppe put to good use but Canadian war dead tallied over 5,000. The Korean War followed 5 years after the end the Second World War. Today it is seldom remembered but the valor of our Canadian veterans shines brightly with the people of South Korea who have not forgotten the 516 Canadian service men who died defending

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.

their country.

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I am an unofficial volunteer who has helped more than 800 veterans receive these awards. Send an email to Korea19501953@ Yahoo.com and use the subject “Veteran”.

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Cornwall will elect new mayor in October Claude McIntosh Mac’s Musings

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mixed with fog created zero visibility along the one-mile stretch. While there had been “some” burning at the landfill site, Mayor Nick Kaneb denied it caused the near zero visibility conditions. ************* Jan. 9, 1969 - City council voted to reduced the number of council committees to four from 12 and create a powerful six-person executive committee that would absorb the finance, budget, personnel, labour relations, fire and welfare committees. Mayor Nick Kaneb, who pushed for the change, was appointed chair of the executive committee. Budget hawk Ald. Doug Fawthrop, former chair of finance, opposed the new set-up and warned that too much power was being put in too few hands. ************* Jan. 16, 1969 - Cornwall social services department’s demand that able-bodied males on welfare report to the office on St. Felix Street three times a week was criticized by the New Democratic Party in the Ontario Legislature as inhumane and degrading.

However, a tough-talking Social Services Administrator Frances Flanigan defended the requirement, pointing out that it was designed to steer recipients in the direction of jobs. She pointed out that before the program started, there were 235 employable able-bodied males on the city welfare rolls, none actively looking for work. That number had been reduced to 95.

ALSO THIS MONTH CIRCA 1969 – The Sisters of the Sacred Heart announced that St. Michael’s Academy on Eleventh Street East would close at the end of the school year. Opened in 1952 in the former House of Refuge with 30 students, the last of the city’s private Roman Catholic schools had grown to 321 students aged 14-19. Many were boarders who came from across Canada. ... The Canadian Pacific station at Pitt and Sixth

streets was closed and torn down. It opened in 1915. After passenger service ended in 1935, it became a freight and telegraph station. It was being replaced by a mini-mall and super market (Steinberg). ... Blanche Young, former Standard-Freeholder social editor and daughter of one-time owner and publisher C.W. Young, died at age 84. She was a descendent of Laura Secord. ....

Former Cornwall Royals’ star Ron Ward of the Rochester Americans was sixth in American Hockey League scoring. ...

Another Royals’ star, Wayne Horne, was with Jacksonville Rockets of the Eastern Hockey League. A Florida magazine featured his wife, who at 17 by far was the youngest wife of a Rockets player. ... The Royals blanked Verdun Maple Leafs 3-2 in a Montreal Metro Junior Hockey League contest. Billy Markell, Lloyd McCullough and Jacques Brunet scored. Rocky Martin had the shutout. ... A carton of cigarettes cost $4.21.

TRIVIA ANSWER On Dec. 11, 1976 a crowd of 5,500 filled the new Ed Lumley Arena to see Harlem Globetrotters beat up on the Washington Generals. It was the largest indoor sports event crowd in Cornwall’s history. The Cornwall Civic Complex opened on Oct. 31.

TRIVIA Cornwall Kinsmen Club donated the mayor’s chain of office to the city in 1945. Since that time every mayor except one has worn the chain at all council meetings. Who was the exception? The only time he wore the chain was at his first and last meetings as mayor.

QUOTED “I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots.” Albert Einstein

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Things we might or might not see unfold in 2022.

We’ll be going to the polls twice in the last six months of the year – a provincial election on June 2 and a municipal election on Oct. 24 – unless something drastic happens on the Hill. * In Cornwall the mayor’s chair up will be up for grabs with no incumbent since Phil Poirier sat out an election before his surprising comeback. Current holder of the office, Glen Grant, who replaced the immensely popular Bernadette Clement last year when she won the senate lottery, is not running again. If Clement were on the ballot for a second term, it would be over before it started.

Coun. Justin Towndale, the only councillor who has expressed interest in the job, will be on the mayoral ballot. At this writing, can’t come up with one serious challenger. And neither can anyone else.

Regardless of who challenges him, Towndale will go into the race as the favourite. He will follow the path of other councillors – Brian Lynch, Brian Sylvester and Bernadette Clement - who made the jump after topping the polls in the councillor race. In 2018 he led a 31-person field with 5,323 votes, 608 more than veteran Elaine MacDonald.

There will be at least three new councillors or as many as five to fill vacant seats. Look for some of the usual suspects attempt a comeback. If you’ve still got the lawn signs and the entry fee, why not, eh. * Doug Ford and the Conservatives will cling to power in the June 2 election.

Andrea Horwath will be looking for a job while What’s-His-Name will stay on as the Liberal leader. Hard to believe that recent

polls show the Liberals and NDP in a neck-and-neck fight for the consolation prize. Good for Ford and Co. * Stormont, Dundas, South Glengarry Provincial Riding Association will annoit 27-year-old city lawyer/first-term South Stormont councillor Andrew Guindon to succeed Jim McDonell who claimed three landslide victories. He will keep the riding in the Troy fold. The Liberals and NDP will fight it out for the runner-up slot. * The Cat will not keep waiting for all the usual suspects to die off and will (finally) write the book - “Stuck in Stupid”. * Next fall we’ll be told that a ninth booster shot is needed to head off a sixth COVID wave. * Tired of waiting in the wings for THE job, Deputy Minister Chrystia Freeland will leave politics and return to her journalism roots. This after Trudeau the Younger says he wants another term as prime minister. Hey, he’s too old to go back to working as a nightclub bouncer/ doorman. And he has a wife and kids to support. * Donald Trump will make it official: he’s in the race for the Republican presidential nomination (as if he ever was out of it). He will tell his propagandist-in-chief Sean Hannity of Fox News that while out for a midnight walk on the beach an angel visited him with a divine message which he will disclose, on Fox News, once he is back in the White House. “Really good (message) Sean. Really beautiful. Lovely.

Right from the top. You know who I’m talking about.”

IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR - 1969 An early-morning pile-up on a fog-bound Highway 401 east of McConnell Avenue on Jan. 12 killed four people – three of them truckers - and injured 32. Police said there were seven different crashes on both sides of the highway. In all, 21 cars and 17 transports were wrecked.

Several vehicles caught fire. Two survivors said smoke from a nearby city landfill

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Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake 2022 supporting youth mentoring programs PROVIDED BY BIG BROTHERS / BIG SISTERS CORNWALL The 44th Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake will take place on Saturday, February 5 in Cornwall and Sunday, February 6 in Chesterville.

The event is the largest FUNdraiser for BBBS and will see bowlers from across SD&G to support children and youth in need.

Participants from the community are invited to put together teams of 4 to 6 bowlers and collect pledges to support Big Brothers Big Sisters’ seven mentoring programs.

“We’re really excited to have Tim Hortons partner with us,” said BBBS Executive Director Ron Graham. “Funds raised from our signature event will allow us to continue to serve over 400 children from all parts of SD&G.” Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake has been a familiar community fundraiser, providing a large bulk of the funds for youth mentoring

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CORNWALL, Ontario - The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has postponed all nonCOVID-19 related vaccination clinics and other programs to focus on administering the COVID-19 vaccine.

“As I said last week during my briefing, we have been asked by the government to prioritize COVID vaccination and to redeploy all staff to COVID vaccination activities. As a result, we have temporarily postponed our routine vaccination clinics, among other programs. We will re-evaluate in January based on our progress with COVID vaccine and our human resource capacity as we would want to resume these vaccinations as soon as operationally possible,” said Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, EOHU Medical Officer of Health in a statement to Seaway News.

These include vaccinations for young

children that would protect them against diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and polio (Tdap-IPV).

Some secondary school students require certain vaccinations in order to attend schools, such as vaccinations against mumps, rubella, measles, and more.

On Wednesday, Dec. 23 Ontario recorded nearly 5,800 new cases of COVID-19, the highest number ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As of Dec. 23, the EOHU has distributed 372,763 doses of the COVID-19 and 32,556 of that number accounts for third shot booster doses. The rate of vaccination in the EOHU sits at 85.8 per cent of individuals who have received their first dose, and 80.1 per cent who have received their second dose. Those aged five to 11 are the segment of the population with the lowest rate of vaccination with under 40 per cent having received their first dose.

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programs offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall and District.

The Honourary Chair for the 2022 Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake in Cornwall is Stephen Douris. Mr. Douris was named the 2021 Big Brother of the Year as well as the 2021 Cornwall Citizen of the Year.

Over 100 Tim Hortons team members also participate in the event each year by bowling and raising pledges to support local children between 6-16 so they can have a positive role model.

Teams bowl for about an hour and are encouraged to be creative and compete for prizes for Best Team Costume and Most Original Team Name. Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake offers the chance to win over $3000 in prizes, including a $500 cash grand prize, courtesy the Rotary Club of Cornwall.

To receive your team registration kit, please call 613-933-8035 or email cornwall@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.

Seniors and Real Estate ROYAL LEPAGE PERFORMANCE REALTY PETER HICKEY SALES REPRESENTATIVE

You have decided it is time for the next phase of your life. Downsizing and selling your family home can come with many questions and the thought of this decision alone can be very overwhelming and sometimes a little scary for seniors.

Some seniors may live alone and not have a support system such as children or close relatives to rely on for advice. Asking a friend to be present at meetings with your Realtor® can be reassuring and having an extra set of eyes and ears can assist you in making an informed decision.

One of the first things to do is to find the right Realtor® for your specific circumstance.

Ask the Realtor®if they have experience looking after real estate for seniors.

During the process of finding a Realtor®, you should be aware of some potential red flags.

If someone pressures you, will not take the time to explain things, does not provide you

with documentation to support what they tell you, does not have references or will not allow you to have someone present to support you, you may wish to avoid that individual and continue to search for someone that you are comfortable with and can trust.

Like any other home seller, seniors often start their research online or by asking friends and family for recommendations.

Moving from a home to independent living, a senior`s residence or an apartment is a significant change if you have been in a home all of your life.

Working with the right Realtor®will help you to navigate and understand the documents you are signing and what they all mean. Trust

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WEEK OF JANUARY 9 TO 15, 2022 ARIES: Pampering yourself would do you a world of good. At work, you’ll be offered a promotion. However, you’ll be under a lot of stress, which may lead to fatigue and confusion.

TAURUS: A lot is going on in your life, and people may start to notice you for one reason or another. You’ll be creative, or at least consider making art.

GEMINI: If you still haven’t found your vocational calling, you’ll be inspired to move in the right direction. Someone close to you will need you; you’ll be able to help each other.

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You’ll have time to maintain a more active social life, even if it’s only on social media. Make sure you get enough rest.

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Cornwall Living has emerged as the premiere publication in Eastern Ontario – profiling Cornwall and the surrounding region with over 132 pages of stories showcasing life in Cornwall and the area, including health care, music, sports, real estate as well as small and large business development.

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La province introduit de nouvelles restrictions sur la COVID-19 alors que la variante Omicron représente une menace pour le système de santé NICK LAURIN ONTARIO - Le lundi 3 janvier 2022, le premier ministre de l’Ontario, Doug Ford et la vice-première ministre et ministre de la Santé, Christine Elliott, ont annoncé de nouvelles restrictions concernant la COVID-19 pour lutter contre la variante Omicron.

Le premier ministre Ford a expliqué comment la variante Omicron pourrait menacer de submerger le système de santé provincial.

«Nous sommes confrontés à un tsunami de nouveaux cas dans les jours et les semaines à venir», a déclaré M. Ford.

M. Ford a déclaré que si la variante Omicron est moins susceptible de provoquer une maladie grave, sa transmissibilité représentera un défi.

«Les preuves nous indiquent qu’environ un pour cent des personnes ayant contracté Omicron se retrouvent à l’hôpital», a déclaré M. Ford. «Omicron est beaucoup plus transmissible, donc le calcul n’est pas de notre côté. Nous pourrions voir des centaines de milliers de nouveaux cas chaque jour. Un pour

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Le premier ministre de l’Ontario, Doug Ford, lors d’une conférence de presse, le lundi 3 janvier 2022. rester ouverts à 50 % de leur capacité.

La province demande également à tous les hôpitaux d’arrêter les procédures non urgentes.

«Omicron se répand comme une

traînée de poudre», a déclaré M. Ford «Si nous n’agissons pas. Si nous ne faisons pas tout ce qui est possible pour maîtriser cette variante, les résultats pourraient être catastrophiques.»

Les opportunités du marché du travail de Cornwall sont toujours plus nombreuses

Le BSEO va cesser de suivre le décompte quotidien des cas de COVID-19

CORNWALL, Ontario - Malgré les répercussions que le projet COVID-19 a eues sur le marché du travail de Cornwall, les recherches montrent que les possibilités de notre marché du travail local sont toujours en croissance et que les gens sont toujours à la recherche de possibilités d’emploi.

«Bon nombre des plus grands employeurs de Cornwall étendent leurs activités et en même temps, la ville accueille de nouvelles entreprises.

Cette phase de croissance se produit depuis un certain nombre d’années maintenant et ne montre aucun signe de ralentissement. Par conséquent, de nombreuses entreprises, grandes et petites, recrutent. Ce recrutement qualifiés et des postes de direction», a déclaré Bob Peters, gestionnaire de division, développement économique de Cornwall. Les données suivantes par Job Zone d’emploi reflètent le nombre de personnes qui ont cherché un emploi du 1er avril au 31 mars pour les années 2019, 2020 et 2021. De 2019 à 2020, 1303 des demandeurs d’emploi de Job Zone d’emploi ont trouvé un emploi. De 2020 à 2021, il y a eu une diminution de 447, ce qui fait que 856 demandeurs d’emploi ont trouvé un emploi et du 1er avril 2021 au 22 décembre 2021, 565 demandeurs d’emploi ont trouvé un emploi.

Même si la pandémie actuelle a entraîné une diminution du nombre de demandeurs d’emploi au cours des deux dernières années, des centaines d’emplois sont encore disponibles localement. «À l’heure actuelle, il y a plus de 500 emplois disponibles dans la région de Cornwall. Les chercheurs d’emploi peuvent trouver ces postes sur le tableau d’affichage des emplois de

CORNWALL, Ontario - Lors d’une conférence de presse tenue le vendredi 31 décembre 2021, le médecin hygiéniste du Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO), Dr Paul Roumeliotis, a déclaré que son organisation adopterait une approche différente pour surveiller la propagation de la pandémie de COVID-19.

En raison de la transmissibilité de la variante Omicron, a expliqué le Dr Roumeliotis, la province a émis de nouvelles directives concernant les tests COVID-19. Les personnes présentant des symptômes de COVID-19 ne seront désormais testées que si elles sont considérées comme faisant partie d’une population à haut risque, par exemple une personne âgée ou immunodéprimée. De même, les personnes qui travaillent dans des environnements à haut risque, comme les hôpitaux ou les établissements de soins de longue durée, seront toujours testées.

«Les cas ne seront plus précis, car nous ne les suivrons pas», a expliqué le Dr Roumeliotis.

Toute personne qui n’est pas une personne à haut risque ou qui ne travaille pas dans un milieu à haut risque ne sera plus testée pour le COVID-19 si elle présente des symptômes. Les personnes qui présentent des symptômes du COVID-19 sont invitées à s’auto-isoler pendant cinq

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cent de centaines de milliers, c’est trop pour nos hôpitaux».

En conséquence, Ford a annoncé que les élèves en âge d’aller à l’école ne retourneront pas dans les salles de classe pendant au moins deux semaines et qu’à la place, ils apprendront à distance à la maison. À compter du mercredi 5 janvier à 12:01 a.m, la province reprendra une étape deux modifiée du plan de couverture provincial.

Certaines restrictions qui entreront en vigueur à ce moment-là comprennent la réduction de la capacité intérieure à cinq personnes et de la capacité extérieure à dix personnes.

La province demande aux personnes de travailler à distance dans la mesure du possible.

Les restaurants intérieurs seront fermés et les restaurants et les bars seront limités au service au volant et aux plats à emporter.

Les gymnases, les musées, les cinémas et les autres institutions ne pourront plus offrir de service à l’intérieur, le service à l’extérieur étant autorisé avec certaines restrictions.

Les magasins de détail sont autorisés à

ChooseCornwall.ca, qui offre la liste la plus complète des possibilités d’emploi locales», a déclaré M. Peters. Cornwall dispose d’une variété d’outils, de ressources et de programmes pour les personnes qui sont à la recherche d’un emploi.

La Commission de formation de l’est de l’Ontario offre des programmes d’emploi et de formation gratuits qui couvrent les compétences préalables à l’emploi, les compétences technique et certaines certifications, ce qui inclut, mais ne se limite pas à: SIMDUT, premiers soins/RCP, travail en hauteurs, manipulation sécuritaire des aliments et chariot élévateur. La Commission de formation peut également offrir des subventions salariales aux employeurs qui embauchent dans le cadre de ces programmes. Nous pouvons offrir jusqu’à 11$/h pour un maximum de 12 semaines.

«Un élément connexe à la main-d’œuvre est le développement des compétences et la formation, car il est important que les jeunes de la région aient l’éducation et les compétences requises par les employeurs locaux. Nous avons la chance d’avoir un certain nombre de partenaires locaux dans ce domaine, notamment le Collège SaintLaurent, Job Zone d’emploi de la Commission de formation de l’est de l’Ontario. Chaque année, une variété de cours de formation sont offerts pour aider les résidents locaux à se perfectionner et à acquérir une expérience pratique. Le nouveau programme de micro-crédits du Collège Saint-Laurent est une autre façon intéressante pour les résidents locaux de développer leurs compétences», a déclaré M. Peters. Pour plus d’informations sur les offres d’emploi, visitez le tableau d’affichage des emplois de Choose Cornwall

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jours si elles sont entièrement vaccinées ou si elles ont moins de 12 ans. Les personnes qui ne sont pas vaccinées et qui présentent des symptômes du COVID-19 doivent s’isoler pendant 10 jours. Les membres de la famille ou les autres membres du foyer doivent également s’auto-isoler.

«Nous allons arrêter nos comptages quotidiens de cas. Nous allons nous concentrer sur les épidémies et les milieux vulnérables et à haut risque. C’est très important pour nous et c’est ce qui nous permettra de décider d’ajouter ou de supprimer des restrictions», a déclaré le Dr Roumeliotis.

Le BSEO ne procédera plus à la recherche de contacts pour les personnes qui ont pu être exposées dans un milieu à faible risque ou qui présentent ellesmêmes un faible risque de maladie grave.

Le 31 décembre, dernier jour où les nouveaux cas ont été suivis et signés par le BSEO, 245 nouveaux cas de COVID-19 ont été ajoutés dans la région, pour un total de 1588.

Il y avait 506 cas à Cornwall, 12 dans la partie nord d’Akwesasne, 98 à Glengarry Sud, 142 à Stormont Sud, 41 à Dundas Sud, 59 à Glengarry Nord, 50 à Stormont Nord, 71 à Dundas Nord, 117 à Russell, 17 à Casselman, 44 à La Nation, 85 à Champlain, 123 à Hawkesbury, 19 à Hawkesbury Est, 132 à Clarence-Rockland et 66 à Alfred et Plantagenet.

ACTUALITÉS

La ville de Cornwall prolonge la fermeture de bâtiments et d’installations

L’école ROSE DES VENTS est fière de donner généreusement

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CORNWALL, Ontario - À partir du 4 janvier 2022, l’accès du public aux bâtiments et aux installations de la ville de Cornwall, y compris l’hôtel de ville, les travaux municipaux, le Centre Benson, le Complexe civique de Cornwall et le Centre aquatique, sera fermé au public jusqu’au 21 janvier 2022.

La ville de Cornwall avait déjà annoncé le mercredi 22 décembre que les installations récréatives intérieures exploitées par la municipalité seraient fermées jusqu’au mardi 4 janvier, mais la fermeture a été prolongée jusqu’au 21 janvier 2022, en raison des nouvelles restrictions COVID-19 de Doug Ford. À partir du mercredi 5 janvier à 12:01 a.m, la province reprend une étape deux modifiée du plan de réouver ture provinciale.

Certaines des restrictions qui entreront en vigueur comprennent la réduction de la capacité intérieure à cinq personnes et de la capacité extérieure à dix, la restriction des restaurants et des bars à un service au volant et à emporter la fermeture des services intérieurs pour les gymnases, les musées et les cinémas et la réduction de la capacité des magasins de détail à 50%.

Les services de la ville continueront d’être offerts par d’autres méthodes,

The City of Cornwall flag outside of City Hall (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News).

notamment le ramassage en bordure de rue, le téléphone et le courriel. Une liste de l’annuaire téléphonique de la Ville de Cornwall se trouve ici Le site Web de la ville de Cornwall (www.

Cornwall.ca) sera mis à jour si la date de réouverture change.

Pour toute question concernant les programmes annulés ou les réservations, veuillez appeler le Centre Benson (613938-9898) ou le Centre aquatique (613-933-3586).

Pour réserver un vaccin COVID-19, visitez le site Web du Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario.

Communiqué de presse de l’école Rose des Vents - Dans le cadre du baccalauréat international, plusieurs valeurs humaines sont mises en vedette. Comme à chaque année, les familles de l’école Rose des Vents ont fait preuve d’altruiste en donnant généreusement lors de la collecte de denrées non périssables. Merci aux élèves de la classe de M. Pierre Beaulieu et de Mme Angel Piette pour l’organisation de cette collecte que nous avons remis au Centre Agapè de notre communauté.

RAPPEL. C’est à nous tous de jouer.

Consultez ontario.ca/covid19-fr Payé par le gouvernement de l’Ontario.

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SOUTH DUNDAS – In November 2021, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry adopted its rural education report, which offered 10 recommendations for improving rural education in the county, and in Ontario. Some of the recommendations caused controversy like calling to reorganize the four school systems into two, one French and one English.

Local member of provincial Parliament, Jim McDonell, said the report, which he encouraged the Counties to undertake, had some interesting recommendations.

“Education is the future of this area, and for the country. If you are going to have a vibrant county area, it involves parents having faith in local schools,” McDonell said. “People want to make sure their children have all the advantages that are possible and as a provincial government, that is key. The future of this province depends on a qualified, competitive workforce, and that means having that education.”

On consolidating or reorganizing the schools systems on linguistic lines, McDonell called that a “bridge too far.”

“Constitutionally [Catholic education] is guaranteed, and yes some provinces have gotten rid of it. That’s fine, but that’s not somewhere we’re going today in Ontario,” he explained.

McDonell addressed the issue of advertising and competition between school boards.

One example presented by SDG Counties was where free Chrome-books were offered as an enrolment incentive.

“There’s a lot of money being spent

advertising four school boards,” he said.

“Maybe there is a better way of identifying all the registrations and sharing costs.”

McDonell said the incentives point a funding issue.

“We have to look at funding for different areas and [Eastern Ontario] is extremely different than most others.”

He cited the larger demand for FrenchPublic and French-Catholic education in the area, which is disproportionate to many other areas of Ontario.

“Locally this is an issue, maybe not provincially. The extra funding allows different perks. But let’s look at the numbers and let’s be fair.”

The MPP identified transportation as one of the biggest issues facing education and a key point from the Counties’ recommendations.

“We’re busing kids from Laggan and Dunvegan to Cornwall. That’s why rural schools aren’t able to offer some of the programs that they need,” he said.

McDonell asked why large schools in the county are not being used to offer programming, instead of transporting students long distance.

“If you need to separate and put two boards in one building, do it,” he said adding it did not make sense to keep busing students and triggering new school projects and closing old schools that are in good shape.

He offered that sharing buildings in rural areas would increase opportunities for more access to in-person classes.

“That would keep the schools in rural areas instead of narrowing it down to just a few big schools in the city,” McDonell said. “So let’s talk about it and do something that makes sense. Maybe COVID, with the cost impact on

education, will make us do that. We can’t continue to build new schools and close old ones.”

McDonell agreed with the Counties’ recommendation to offer more French language learning in schools, and that it would address some of the transportation issues as well.

“I think it’s high time that Ontario provides for more people the opportunity to lead this country,” he opined. “Everyone knows you can’t be a leader in this country if you can’t speak French. It’s important so let’s get on board. That means getting serious. That means providing the education, and we can do that.”

McDonell said that French language education is a priority for parents.

“We know the current system is not working, and not having enough students to offer these core courses in person in some schools is very unfortunate.”

Seeing this as a competitive issue between schools, he agreed there should be a review of French services, with an eye to expanding them.

McDonell also identified daycare spaces as a challenge, especially in English-language school boards.

“We’re doing everything we can,” he said.

“As schools apply [for daycare spaces] we are rolling that out. There’s no question it takes time.”

He said he is looking forward to an eventual agreement between the provincial and federal governments on $10 per day daycare and that will also address some of the daycare issues.

One recommendation by the Counties was improving Internet service and McDonell defended recent announcements by the Ford

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“We’ve put in place by February 2022 that every area [of Ontario] will have a contract out to expand Internet service. The end result is by 2025, all Ontarians will have access to high speed Internet.”

He closed his comments speaking about the transparency of school boards, which was another recommendation by the Counties that needed improvement.

“There are some changes to be made on transparency,” he said. “School boards still have privacy concerns to follow. [Boards] have many challenges, but the secrecy of some of the numbers is something the government will have to look at.”

McDonell is finishing out his final term of office as MPP, having announced his retirement in November. At the time of his interview with The Leader, SDG Counties had not formally announced its rural education conference, now scheduled for February 3, 2022.

This article was originally written for and appeared in The Morrisburg Leader.

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announcements made today in regards to the restrictions put in place. So much negativity to start out a new year. None of us know the answer as to how we would have handled this crisis. There was never a book written on how to handle a pandemic in today’s world. I see comments about how one group is right and the other is wrong. We cannot all be right and we cannot all be wrong. It’s that simple.

Many of us are worried about this virus. I personally worry about this all the time but that does not stop me from being out in the community trying to make a difference. I worry at every event and for 2 weeks after each event that something I helped organize could cause people to get ill. The worry is real but things still need to happen. Many of us will be out there making a difference regardless of what goes on. I am one of the vulnerable people they refer to and I am worried about what my outcome would be if I got sick again.

I know many of us feel like we are at the breaking point. We feel like we will be trapped in this never ending cycle of closures and restrictions. It is hard for us to process since we are accustomed to having so many freedoms. I struggle also. Some days it’s almost overwhelming but I remind myself of the good to get me through the rough times. I have lost family and friends since this pandemic began.

Some died after contracting covid and some of other causes. The rest of us are still here. So I need to keep doing what I do to feel like I make a difference.

I remind you that we had a normal Santa Claus parade recently that allowed me to see so many smiles it took away the depressing parts that I deal with. We had breakfast with Santa, more smiles. We had a Halloween event that amazed me, to see so many trick or treaters having fun and not even realizing all of the problems around them. We had Ribfest and it was almost normal with a midway. How cool was that in the middle of this mess.

I need to reflect on the good because every day I see negativity posted about how many mistakes are being made. I know I would not want to be the person responsible for all of these decisions. I struggle with the ones I am involved in just for events. I do not believe any of us would have known the perfect solution to a problem that we never experienced before so I will give some leeway to the ones making the decisions. Do I agree with the decisions, usually not but I find a way to live with them.

I for one need to try to not carry the bitterness from 2020 and 2021 into 2022. I need it to be a year of Optimism. I need to believe that the light is at the end of the tunnel and that we will soon experience “normal”. That is what will get me through this. I hope that others can focus on the future down the road a bit and not on the bitterness of the current situation. Life is too short. Dream of the happy days ahead.

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Although Transition Cornwall+ has been around for over twelve years I still run into people who have never heard of us. I’m not sure if that’s a failure on our part for not getting our message out or because the climate crisis simple doesn’t show up on some folks’ radar.

Beginnings.

Seeing the need to transition away from our dependence on carbon-based fuels, a small group of citizens kicked off climate action at an event on October 24, 2009 at the library called The Show of Hands for 350! It was part of the International Day of Climate Action. The intent was to alert people to the need to keep the carbon in our atmosphere below 350 ppm.

The Cornwall Carbon Reduction Initiative was already underway in the City and an article in Orion Magazine about the Transition Town Movement proved to be a road map for how to continue the transition work in the City and surrounding areas, (the ‘+’ in our name)

Transition Cornwall+ was officially launched August 18, 2010. In 2011, Transition Cornwall+ met the criteria to become an official ‘Transition Town’, which meant the we became one of hundreds of like-minded communities all over the world, who were “…dedicated to building resilience and sustainability through local actions in response to climate change, resource depletion and economic uncertainty”.

We were officially endorsed by the city on April 13, 2013 when Cornwall City Council passed a resolution to “collaborate with Transition Cornwall+”.

Now, twelve years later, it was very encouraging to have Cornwall City Council vote on December 13, 2021, to declare a climate emergency and to commit to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the city to 40% to 50% below their 2005 levels by 2030. This is a huge positive step by the city since Transition Cornwall+ began.

Actions.

Through many events over the years we have concentrated on raising awareness and helping to influence public actions and policy around food security, active transportation, tree canopy and consumerism as it affects climate, sustainability and resilience. Some events have become well-known such as the Incredible Edible Plant Festival, Seedy Saturday and Active Transportation Month.

Other Transition Cornwall+ achievements

include drafting the City’s Tree Canopy Policy; working with the City to achieve its ‘Silver’ status as a ‘Bicycle Friendly Community’; planting a tiny urban forest adjacent to the library as an oasis and an educational tool, and dozens of films and family-friendly events.

What can we do? – Some new ideas.

Many people are now fully aware of the need for urgent climate action. In a recent CBC program, The Current, there were many ideas presented on how each of us can be part of the solution, however there is still the feeling that our individual actions, whether that’s driving less, flying less, sharing, bartering, home insulation, or changing our eating habits, are too small and insignificant. Still, the people interviewed by Matt Galloway confirmed that individual actions have a huge cumulative impact and that we must all just ‘do something and not nothing’! In the program some of the most empowering ideas came from small and medium sized businesses. Business owners on the program encouraged other employers to take small steps like creating Climate Squads to welcome in their employees to look at reducing the top sources of energy use. It could be in transportation, waste reduction, refrigeration, heating or lighting. Empowering employees to bring ideas, enthusiasm and solutions can be very productive and of course, is just as valid at the municipal government level as it is with businesses.

Some businesses have taken the step to achieve ‘Climate Smart Certification’, which is an award-winning training program that helps small and medium businesses in every industry to create a greenhouse gas inventory, then devise a GHG emissions reduction plan to take action and make change. Other companies tackled these steps to reduce their energy and carbon use on their own, making use of tools such as Project Drawdown.

Municipalities like Cornwall will join groups like Building Adaptive and Resilient Communities (BARC) and Local Governments For Sustainability (ICLEI)to gain expert knowledge on how municipalities can fight climate change and we look forward to the work the City is embarking on.

When employees work together in a Climate Squad they get a better idea of what’s involved in the hard task of making changes. All of us can take individual actions but when people work in a group they can be more effective in advocating for changes in business practices.

So talk to your employer or your friends and neighbors about forming a Climate Squad and ramp up your efforts to not only take effective climate action but save yourself and your company some money too.

Transition Cornwall+ is always looking for ideas and to engage new participants so please connect with us at www.transitioncornwall.com

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