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This year, Beyond 21’s fundraiser goal of $5,000 will help reduce their growing partici- Support pant waitlist and support their day program for local adults with developmental disabilities. awareness “As you may know, the non-profit and restau- and action. rant industries have been hit hard with the panAkwesasne demic, so we felt the timing was right to give a and SDG boost to both sectors with a virtual cookbook Survey fundraiser. We sincerely encourage you to visit futureclimateleaders.ca these restaurants and support your local non-profits, when you can. 100% of all proceeds generated by sales of this e-book will help us continue to offer hands-on learning opportunities and help us increase the number of adults and families we serve in 2022”, said Donna MacGillivray, Executive Director of Beyond 21.

Within the first 24 hours, Beyond 21 achieved most recent job postings from Cornwall employers 30% of their fundraising goal.

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St. Vincent de Paul Society saw growing need in 2021 NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – The dedicated volunteers of the Cornwall St. Vincent de Paul Society have continued to work hard to support those in the community who have relied on their service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2021, the St. Vincent de Paul food bank supported 3,600 clients, a five per cent increase from the previous year.

The Society, which operates out of St. Frances de Sales church hall is open on Tuesday and Friday mornings and have been distributing goods to those in need in a safe manner to keep both their volunteers and their clients safe during the pandemic.

As a volunteer driven organization, 96 per cent of all donations they receive are spent back in the community. In 2021, the St. Vincent de Paul Society received about $98,000 in cash donations.

The Society spent $42,000 on food for their food bank last year. During the Christmas season, $7,000 was spent on food baskets and cash vouchers which were distributed to 300 of their clients.

There was $3,900 spent on cash and food vouchers, as well as winter coats, that was donated to school programs or used to support clients referred from other community organizations that the St. Vincent de Paul Society partners with.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society works to keep their expenses low to focus their funding on their clients. In 2021, the Society had $4,518.61 in office expenses and $2,000 in equipment costs.

Cornwall St. Vincent de Paul Society President Tom Thompson asked the community to continue to support them in the new year.

“Please help keep us supplied so that we can help the needy in our community,” he

Emily Babb and Claudette Gauthier, volunteers with the Cornwall St. Vincent de Paul Society are holding bags of donations to give to their clients in the St. Vincent de Paul storeroom in the basement of St. Frances de Sales Church (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News). said.

The Cornwall St. Vincent de Paul Society has been in operation for 40 years, and is a

non-denominational organization that will accept any volunteers or clients regardless of religious affiliation.

MCA going green with electric vehicles grant NICK SEEBRUCH

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AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) has announced that it has received a grant from the federal government to purchase electric vehicles and charging stations.

The $291,030 grant was received through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Awareness Initiative and will allow the MCA to purchase four electric vehicles

and four charging stations.

“We’re equipping Canadians with the awareness and knowledge they need to confidently make the switch to a Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV),” said Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson. “Ensuring easy access to ZEVs across Canada is a critical part of our plan to lower emissions and achieve our international climate goals.

Through these and similar investments, we are putting more Canadians in the driver’s

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seat on the road to a net-zero future.”

This purchase by the MCA is just the beginning of a commitment to purchase more electric vehicles for their fleet in the near future.

“This is one step MCA is taking to support the growth of environmentally-friendly practices in our organization and the community,” said Grand Chief Abram Benedict. “As we learn more about new technologies and products that support the environment, we are in a better position to educate the community as a whole and reduce climate change.”

As a part of the project, the MCA will be conducting an education campaign to help demonstrate the benefits of electric vehicles to members of the community.

Some benefits of electric vehicles are: -Safer for the environment: EVs have no tailpipe, so they don’t emit any exhaust gases, which reduces local air pollution -Significant lower maintenance costs: no tune-ups or oil changes -Cheaper fuel costs: $500 per year for EV / $2,000 per year for gas vehicle -Vehicle efficiency: longer car life and less maintenance -Instant heat, no need to warm up vehicle during winter months -Less noise pollution: electric motors are

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Councillor wants to see something done this year about Tollgate-Vincent Massey intersection NICK SEEBRUCH

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issue. These curves would not be meet design standards; however, they do serve the intended purpose of improving sightlines especially since they are located at a stop-controlled intersection with low operating speeds.”

The report also details that the intersection receives higher traffic volumes than intended due to people travelling to and from the Riverdale subdivision.

Despite its unusual design and higher traffic volumes, the intersection has not been the site of a high number of accidents when compared to other intersections in the city.

The intersection is not in the top 25 intersections for collisions, collision rate, or traffic volume.

Hollingsworth put forward a notice of motion that the EA for the Tollgate Rd. and Vincent Massey Dr. intersection be included in the 2022 budget, which was seconded by Councillor Justin Towndale. The motion will be considered at the next council meeting on Feb. 28.

CORNWALL, Ontario – Cornwall residents nearly doubled their contribution to the Samaritan’s Purse annual Christmas Shoebox campaign sending 748 shoeboxes to children in need around the world this past holiday season, up from 480 the year before.

“In a year filled with uncertainty, we praise God for the opportunity to continue reaching children around the world with gift-filled shoeboxes that bring so much joy,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “These gifts provide a tangible expression of love and open doors for sharing the life-changing hope of Jesus Christ.”

The shoeboxes contained toys, hygiene products, school items and more and were sent to children in Central America and West Africa.

In total 10.5 million shoeboxes were collected globally this past Christmas season with 413,875 coming from Canada.

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Cornwall City Councillor Dean Hollingsworth wants to see something done about the Tollgate Rd. and Vincent Massey Dr. intersection in 2022.

On Monday, Feb. 14, Cornwall City Council received a report from City Administration detailing the cost of up to $200,000 for an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the intersection.

The report recommends that the EA be included in the 2023 budget, but Hollingsworth wants to see something done about the issue this year.

“My fear is that if we wait, this corner is not a safe corner and even the report admits it is not a safe corner,” he said.

“If we wait and the composition of Council changes . . . my fear is that it will get lost somewhere in the shuffle.”

There will be a municipal election in October of this year.

Hollingsworth had previously put forward a motion in April 2021 that a roundabout be installed at that intersection, citing multiple complaints that he had received from residents and that the intersection was of an awkward design.

The report authored by City Administration acknowledges that the intersection is not up to code. “(T)he existing intersection is unorthodox and would not meet current applicable design standards per the Transportation Association of Canada’s (TAC) guidelines,” the report reads. “The primary issue with the intersection is the angle of the Tollgate Road West alignment as it approaches the intersection which poses a number of potential issues.

Typically, road alignments should intersect as close to 90 degrees as possible in order to provide appropriate sight lines, accommodate turning movements, etc. In order to address the alignment issue of the intersection, sharp curves are provided in the Tollgate Road West road alignment on both sides of the intersection in order to address the sight line

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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.

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

THE SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB, 506 Pitt St open to members. Activities include exercise, guitar lessons, guitar jamming, quilting, knit wits, art group, iPad training, Line Dancing, Yin Yoga, Mah Jongg, Choral Group, Swedish Weaving, Euchre, Canasta and Darts. Guitar lessons, exercise and special presentations are also offered on Zoom as well as on-site. Preregistration is required at (613) 932-4969.

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CORNWALL WESLEYAN CHURCH offering Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. both in person and Virtual.

Nursery and Konnect Kids, Etudes bibliques en francais , Les Mardis@18hr30 Zoom .Diriger par, Michel Lucas. Alpha in person or Zoom , Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the church for those who attend ALPHA. Masks are required for all indoor events.

Info: 613-936-9166 (780 Sydney St.) or cornwallwesleyan@gmail.com Visit: www. cornwallwesleyanchurch.on.ca INGLESIDE LONG SAULT LOST VILLAGES LION’S CLUB will be having a Roast beef dinner on March 2nd 2022.

There will be 3 seatings 4PM 5PM and 6pm. To be held at the South Stormont community Hall 2 Milles Roches Rd Long Sault. To reserve a place please call Sharon at 613 577 0818. Drive through also available.

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CORNWALL SUNRISE ROTARY virtual spring trivia April 1, at 7:00. Small prizes will be awarded. 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 THE CORNWALL LEGION BRANCH 297 SENIORS OVER 60 CLUB monthly meeting March 3, lunch will be served, followed with the meeting and bingo.

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Ontario eliminating license plate stickers NICK SEEBRUCH

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ONTARIO – The province of Ontario has announced that it will be eliminating license plate stickers and their associated fees.

Announced on Tuesday, Feb. 22 the change will affect passenger vehicles, light trucks, motorcycles and mopeds and will come into effect on March 13.

For those who have bought a license plate sticker, they may be eligible for a refund.

Individuals who have paid license plate renewal fees since March of 2020 will be receiving a cheque in the mail starting at the end of next month through to the end of April.

“As the cost of living continues to go up, our government is cutting costs for families to make life more affordable,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Eliminating the fee to renew your licence plate and refunding the cost of doing so for the past two years is a concrete way we can put and keep more money in the pockets of hard-working Ontarians.”

To be eligible, drivers will have to make sure that there are no outstanding fees, fines or tolls against their vehicle and that their address with Service Ontario is up to date.For more information and/or assistance with

changing an address, vehicles owners can call Ser viceOntario’s dedicated line at 1-888-333-0049.

“This measure will put $120 per year into the pockets of vehicle owners in StormontDundas-South Glengarry, where driving for many is a necessity,” said Jim McDonell, MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry.

Renewal fees will also be eliminated for passenger vehicles, light trucks, motorcycles and mopeds that are owned by a company or business, but no refunds will be issued.

The license plates themselves will still need to be renewed once every year or two at no cost for the reason of ensuring that the vehicle’s insurance is valid and that there are no outstanding fines against the vehicle.

Not included in this change are heavy commercial vehicles and snowmobiles.

The remains of the Turcotte home. Photo from Facebook.

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CORNWALL, ON – On Monday, Feb. 14, Simon and Jaime Turcotte lost their home in a terrible fire.

Luckily, all family members, including their 3 dogs, made it out safely.

Chelsea Heuff has organized a GoFundMe on behalf of the Turcotte’s to help them recover from this devastating loss.

as they can, with what they can. Together we can make a difference in this family’s life. Once again, we have an opportunity to make a difference,” said fundraiser organizer, Chelsea Heuff.

As of Friday, Feb. 18, the fundraiser has currently raised $24,040 of their $30,000 goal.

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The New Testament book of Hebrews chapter 13 gives us some practical ethics in living for Jesus.

Things like: practicing hospitality to strangers, honouring marriage, avoiding the love of money, imitating the faith of people you trust, continually praise God and holding his name high! 19th Century Scottish author Alexander McLaren wrote “People will take their notion of God most of all from those who say they belong to the family of God. They will read us, far more than they read a Bible. They see us, where they may only hear about Jesus.”

If you consider yourself a follow of Jesus, a Christian, then what a privilege you are to be seen as a representative of Him. If you are not yet… what adventures and privileges await you!

In Second Corinthians, chapter three Paul wrote to these young believers in Jesus; “Your very lives are a letter that anyone can read by just looking at you. Christ himself wrote it—not with ink, but with God’s living Spirit; not chiseled into stone, but carved into your lives.” The Message.

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Towards the end of the 1st Century AD, Pliny the younger; an author and Roman magistrate reported on the activities of Christians (as requested) to the Roman Emperor Trajan. “They bind themselves by oath, not to any criminal end; theft, robbery or adultery, but to never break their word or repudiate a deposit when called on to refund it.” Although he was looking for a reason to malign them, he was forced to characterize them as a people who paid their debts and did not commit crimes.

Early Christians in the 1st and 2nd centuries were a rebuke to the immoral societies in which they lived; cultures often sought to condemn them. However, the more they examined their lives (and they did!), the more it became clear that these Christians really lived up to the higher moral standards of their teaching. The Apostle Peter likely thought of this as he wrote “For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men.” 1 Peter 2:15.

Paul also wrote “In all things show yourselves to be examples of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, sound speech which is beyond reproach, in order that opponents may be put to shame,

Regional Incentives program and SNC anniversary grow new businesses within the Counties. accommodations within the Counties to specifAROUND THE COUNTIES TODD LIHOU

A new intake period for the next round of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Regional Incentives Program is now open. Applications to the program, which is funded by SDG and administered cooperatively by the Counties and participating local municipalities, can be submitted until Feb. 25 at noon. Applications should be submitted directly to the Economic Development Officer at your local municipality.

The Regional Incentives Program was launched by SDG as a tool to help expand and

Since 2018, the Counties have invested more than $600,000 in the Regional Incentives Program. This has culminated in more than $4.2 million worth of local construction projects.

To be eligible for the Regional Incentives Program, applicants must meet a number of criteria and also demonstrate that they meet at least one of the regional economic initiatives identified by SDG. The three regional economic initiatives include projects that: Stimulate investment in tourism and in the agricultural sector by funding diverse, on-farm expansions and agri-tourism.

Encourage redevelopment and private sector investment in existing building stock within the Counties to support employment, reduce the number of vacant commercial, institutional and industrial buildings, and increase the assessment base.

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South Stormont seeking feedback on firearms by-law

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SOUTH STORMONT, Ontario – In 2020, Council asked staff to review the Township’s Nuisance By-law, and concerns about the discharge of firearms in urban settlements.

The increasing number of complaints has prompted the creation of an independent by-law, called the Discharge of Firearms and Bows By-law.

“Township has received complaints about use of some firearms in urban settlement areas, and requests from residents to use

longbows in backyards. These were cause for concern in relation to the safety elements and proximity to others, children and pets in the urban settlement areas of the Township,” said Debi LucasSwitzer, Chief Administrations Officer.

In addition, the current definition of a firearm does not include spring guns, air guns, or types of bows. The new by-law will create a more concise definition of both firearms and bows.

According to the draft by-law document, firearms will be defined as shotguns, rifles, air

guns, or anything that can be adapted for use as a firearm. Bow’s will be defined as curved or re-curved stave, used to launch an arrow, bolt, quarrel or any similar projectile, and included crossbows, longbows, and compound bows.

There have been requests made to allow for archery practice, and hunting in some of the areas that are large in size, and rural in nature within Urban Settlements.

According to the proposed by-law, the discharge of firearms and bows to be restricted completely, with certain exceptions, within the

sion, and landslides.

Warden Carma Williams attended a kick-off event Feb. 12 at the Warwick Forest Conservation Area in Berwick.

“As a part owner of the Warwick Forest property, the Counties is a key partner in ensuring the long-term sustainability and popularity of this gem in eastern Ontario. The South Nation Conservation Authority manages this property, as well as others, on behalf of SDG so that residents and visitors can enjoy the peace and tranquility of this incredible natural setting,” said Williams. “It has been our great pleasure to enjoy the benefits of this partnership with SNC. Well-maintained forests are essential as a wildlife habitat as well as a source for groundwater recharging, which is doubly important in a region like ours which includes heavy agricultural uses and development.”

Urban Settlement area defined in the SDG Official Plan. The by-law suggests allowing the discharge of firearms and bows, within the defined area represented on this map.

“The Draft proposal is expected to be passed in March based on the information and feedback from the residents, and the report received from our administration. The safety of South Stormont residents is a priority we take seriously,” said Bryan McGillis, Mayor of South Stormont. For more information, visit Speak Up South Stormont.

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The Township is currently recruiting seasonal employees for the summer. For full job descriptions, required qualifications and application instructions, please visit southstormont.ca/careers Available Positions: • Accounting Student (1) • Corporate Services Student (2) • Engineering Student (2) • General Labourer – Public Works (2) • Lifeguard Supervisor (1) • Lifeguards/Instructors (8) • Special Events Coordinator (2) • Special Events Assistant (1) • General Labourer – Parks and Recreation (3) • Historic Site Coordinator (4)

PUBLIC WORKS

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT

The snow has arrived! Please remember that no person shall park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to remain parked on any highway so as to interfere with the clearing of snow or ice from the highway at any time; or between the hours of 12:00 a.m. of one day and 7:00 a.m. of the same day between November 1 and April 1. Enforcement Action will be taken if vehicles interfere with snow removal.

WINTER SIDEWALK CLOSURES

EBILLING REGISTRATION

Did you know that residents of South Stormont who are on Water/Sewer have the opportunity to register for eBilling? eBilling is when you receive an electronic version of your bill directly to your email inbox instead of a paper bill through traditional mail.

The convenient features and benefits of registering for eBilling are: • Receiving your Water/Sewer bill fast and securely • Being able to save or print a PDF version of your bill • Reducing clutter by having less mail to sort through • Saving trees and the energy required to print, handle and deliver paper invoices To register for e-billing, visit southstormont.ca and complete an application form.

Half-load restrictions on Township and County roads will be coming into effect soon once spring arrives. Please watch our website for half-load restriction dates. A maximum of five tonnes per axle are permitted on the weaker roads throughout SDG, which are identified by roadside signage.

Permits to Move Loads in Excess are available on the Township website.

For more information, visit southstormont.ca.

E-BILLING

Would you like to receive your property taxes by email instead of regular mail?

To sign up for e-billing of future Property Tax Bills, go to the township’s website www.southstormont.ca or email accountsreceivable@southstormont.ca for additional information. That’s it! Your next property tax billing could be delivered by email.

WATER AND SEWER BILLS

Water & Sewer bills were due on February 3rd, 2022.

Any balance that has not been paid by the due date FINANCE will be transferred to property taxes and will appear INTERIM TAX BILLS The 2022 interim tax bills will be issued in early as past due amount on your interim Tax Bill.

March with installment due dates of March 31st and May 31st. Properties that are in tax arrears PAYING YOUR BILL THROUGH ONLINE/ of two or more years as of December 31st, 2021, TELEPHONE BANKING have become eligible for tax sale registration; if If you pay your Property Tax or Utility (water/sewer) payment arrangements are not made to clear the bills through on-line/telephone banking, please arrears by March 31st the tax sale registration be aware that there are two separate accounts for process will begin. Please contact the municipal these payments. In order to avoid penalties, please office at accountsreceivable@southstormont.ca ensure you select the correct payee when making your payment so that it is applied to the correct with any questions or concerns.

Payments can be made through pre-authorized account payment (PAP) plans, internet or telephone banking, by mail or in person via cash, cheque or MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT debit. To join one of the PAP plans please visit our Anonymous Complaints website at southstormont.ca/PAP It is the Township Policy that the By-law Department we will not investigate anonymous complaints. It is also the Township practice that the name of the complainant won’t be disclosed unless absolutely required. The name of the complainant is required to make sure that complaints are legitimate and to RECREATION find out how they know about the offence reported.

MINOR SPORT REGISTRATION

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LANCER CENTER PROGRAMS

Are you staying home for March Break and need some inspiration to get creative and have fun?

Residents of South Stormont are invited to make yard art and submit a picture of their creation.

Start planning your March Break art project today for a chance to win a prize! Details can be found at southstormont.ca on our “Virtual Activities” page.

Minor sport registration will be open online from Stay tuned for details on swimming lessons that will Monday, March 14th until Thursday, April 14. You once again be offered at St. Andrews West Outdoor can register at southstormont.ca/recprograms. Pool. Registration will open online at the end of May. This year, we plan to offer Soccer, Ball Hockey, Baseball and T-Ball as we have in past years.

MARCH BREAK Spring programs are launching at the Lancer Centre after March Break! For the months of March through June, you can participate in Pickleball, Indoor Walking, and U14 or Highschool Co-Ed Basketball. You can get more information and register as of Tuesday, March 1st at southstormont.ca/recprograms

SOUTH STORMONT CREATES

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The Township of South Stormont would like to remind residents that only the sidewalks identified in By law No. 2020-011 are maintained throughout the winter. All other sidewalks are considered closed from November 1, 2021 – April 1, 2022.

To view the list of sidewalks that are maintained, please visit southstormont.ca/winter-maintenance or contact the Township Office at 613-534- 8889 or info@ southstormont.ca

2022 HALF-LOAD RESTRICTIONS

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COUNCIL Mayor Bryan McGillis 613-937-3116 bmcgillis@southstormont.ca Deputy Mayor David Smith 613-577-2081 dsmith@southstormont.ca Councillor Andrew Guindon 613-330-1935 aguindon@southstormont.ca Councillor Jennifer MacIsaac 613-537-2555 jmacisaac@southstormont.ca Councillor Cindy Woods 613-930-5381 cwoods@southstormont.ca

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It is probably become a sight familiar to many over the past few weeks, those blue flags emblazoned with the words “F--Trudeau.” We even have seen this message blown-up into a billboard sized sign located on a building at the corner of Water St. and Marlborough St. in Cornwall.

For a couple of months now, not a week has gone by where I have not received an email, phone call, or had a conversation from someone who wishes that something could be done to take this sign down.

Let me first say that my opinion on this is that this is ultimately a free speech matter.

Earlier this year, the Ontario municipality of Port Colbourne backed down from its attempts to have one of its residents remove their F--- Trudeau flag when it came under threat of legal action for trying to violate the owner’s freedom of expression.

We do live in a democracy and freedom of speech is sacred, as long as it doesn’t incite harm or violence against others.

That being said though, I do think that these flags are a symptom of dire problems that our democracy is facing.

These flags are simply immature expressions of frustration with the Liberal government. I do not support a lot of what the Liberal government does, and I did not

vote for them in the last election, however I can think of about a dozen more effective ways to express my views than a simple F--- Trudeau flag.

For one, Justin Trudeau has no idea who I am and does not care if I fly one of those flags.

These flags accomplish less than nothing and just expose the people who fly them as being politically impotent.

Is Justin Trudeau going to resign and let Maxime Bernier be sworn in as Prime Minister because his feelings were hurt?

I don’t think so. Will your neighbours be impressed or convinced by your subtle and eloquent political discourse? Clearly not.

If anything, I think that these flags do more to help Trudeau than harm him, which is the exact opposite result than what the people flying them want.

As I stated earlier in this column, for weeks I have heard from people who have wanted to see this billboard in Cornwall to come down. I have not heard from one single person who has cited that billboard as something they found positive. That they thought it was something good.

The bottom line is that these expressions are weak, ineffective, and are making our politics and society worse by turning it into something closer to what you would see in the United States these days.

If you want to take down Trudeau, well

clearly, a flag, or even an occupation of the capital, won’t accomplish that. What will take down Trudeau is building a political movement with policies that help and garner support from a majority of Canadians. That involves community organizing, going door-to-door having polite political debate with people to win them over. In other words, removing Trudeau, or any entrenched politician takes hard work, something that the F--Trudeau flag people clearly aren’t willing to put in the time for.

Flying those flags is their right though, and we shouldn’t forget that. To

paraphrase Voltaire, I may disagree with what you have to say but I will defend your right to say it.

It is their right to fly those flags, but the fact that they are flying reveals a weakness in our democracy and a taint in our political discourse which is a problem that we all will need to deal with unless we want to become as divided and polarized as our neighbours to the South.

What do you think readers?

Email me your Letter to the Editor to nseebruch@seawaynews.media

Do your homework!

Nick Wolochatiuk Dances with Words

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Before going on the COVID-postponed grand tour, be sure to do your homework. Hopefully, you’ll explore some of the following topics and factoids.

Driving distances and times: the Romans built straight roads. Railways are built to be as level and straight as possible. Interstate highways are constructed to imitate both as much as possible. Unless you’re in a rush, such as to deliver a pizza, or a nine-month pregnant would-be mother, or to catch a flight, avoid such roads.

By using map scale, you can calculate the distance between places. Remember, that’s ‘as the crow flies’. Unless you’re using a detailed map, the actual travel distance and time can be much greater.

Warning: many maps supplied by tourist

agencies do not include any indication of scale. Relying upon them would be like ordering shoes from an internet site that does not allow you to specify size.

When using a GPS to get the distance to your destination, enter its name. The straightline distance will appear. Only when you hit ‘GO’ will the driving distance and likely arrival time appear. Allow for traffic irregularities, detours, weather conditions and your willingness to earn demerit points and fines for speeding.

To visualize scale, superimpose your home area over a map of the same scale of the area you intend to visit How big? Compare London’s 50 km diameter urban spread to Cornwall’s 8 km. Wow! How far? The UK is 700 km N-S. Ontario is 1,000 km N-S. London to Dover: about 125 km; Cornwall to Ottawa: about the same.

Remember, all these distances are as the crow in a hurry flies.

If your detailed map shows a squiggly road that follows a meandering river dotted by

village after village, take it. There you’ll discover mill towns, farmers’ markets, country diners, quirky little museums and strollable streets.

Here’s an urban legend: President Eisenhower mandated that the Interstate highways must periodically include straight, level and unobstructed sections long enough to allow large military aircraft to operate from them. This is not true. However, some of Switzerland’s highways do have ‘aircraft runway’ sections.

TRAVELLERS’ TOOLS – Maps, atlases, tourist Be prepared: 141 of 195 countries of the brochures, background reading and a healthy world drive on the right side of the road. Many dose of scepticism and flexibility are essential. former British colonies do not. Surprisingly, (Photo by Nick Wolochatiuk) Japan is a left-sider too.

You don’t usually watch the same movie If you’re driving or cycling the circumference of an island in a right-side driving country, do twice in the same day. That’s why I suggest a it in a counter-clockwise direction. The water circle route for your return trip.

In closing, here’s an interesting comment view will be better and roadside pull-offs won’t about Americans: the main way they learn be prevented by median barriers.

However, travelling around a lake is best about the geography of foreign lands is by done in a clockwise direction. Same going into battle with them. That can also be said of most tourists about to board an reasons. airliner.

OPINION

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Fox News pulled off a miracle of biblical proportion. It managed to bring a woman back to life after death.

One its star reporters, Sara Carter, Friday night notified her 1.3 million Twitter followers that a woman was trampled by a police service horse and that she died soon after in an Ottawa hospital.

The reported “death” was red meat for social media. Sean Hannity and Co. jumped on the story. Sen. Ted Cruz condemned the use of force by the Canadian cops and called the “death” a tragedy and laid the blame on freedom denying mandates.

But whoa! Saturday morning, Carter and Fox upgraded the woman’s condition to “alive and well.” The initial report, noted Carter, was an “error” based on “misinformation.”

She said the “victim” was taken to hospital with a “mild heart condition,” checked out and released. *********** A handful of parents got a jump on Family Day with a family outing to downtown Ottawa on Saturday afternoon that included a “history lesson”.

“This is historic,” a proud mom told a television reporter during the two-day tug-of-war between police and stubborn anti-mandate protesters. “We want our kids to be part of this (history), something for them to remember.”

In case you just emerged from a 24-day coma, downtown Ottawa – what is called centre town – was pretty much taken over by folks, many from the trucking industry along with hangers-on, unhappy with lockdowns, masks, vaccine mandates and the current prime

minister, for 22 days. It just might make the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s largest and longest running block party.

On Friday, the cops – hundreds of them from seven different police agencies – armed with extra-ordinary powers, moved in. Hundreds of occupiers resisted, as expected. There was pushing and shoving, punches thrown, somebody set off a smoke bomb and police in one instance used pepper spray. A lot of the language was X-rated. Media people were assaulted, hassled, shoved, spat on and threatened from some of the less peaceful members of the mob.

Down in the trenches, it was ugly.

This begs the question of why would any parent inject 10-and-12-year-olds into this sort of toxic turmoil? This wasn’t a Santa Claus parade. One father was seen with what look like a two-year-old in a stroller. In a couple of cases, parents were seen (on national TV) planting their young ones between the protesters and police lines during one of the many stand-offs.

Perhaps, a teacher on Tuesday asked her pupils, “And what did you do to celebrate Family Day?” Little Johnny. “My parents took me to a demonstration.”

“And what did you learn?”

“A lot of bad words.” *********** Got to feel a tad sorry for Stormont-DundasSouth Glengarry MP Eric Duncan who has been forced to follow the Conservative caucus line to speak no evil of the Ottawa occupation leaders.

Duncan, who is openly gay, joined with Sen. Bernadette Clement, who is Black, in condemning hate mongering that emerged early in the occupation. Duncan stopped short of calling out, by name, one of the convoy organizers who has made no bones about where he stands when it comes to gays and minorities.

EcoSchools Thriving In CDSBEO

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One of the many ways the CDSBEO shows commitment toward environmental stewardship is through its participation in the EcoSchools Program. Participation in the EcoSchools program gives students the chance to learn about the environment and be leaders, bringing about positive change and environmental sustainability.

EcoSchools Canada, is an environmental education and certification program for schools across Canada. The program encourages students to reduce the ecological impact of schools and build environmentally responsible school communities.

Schools may apply to be certified as an EcoSchool through an annual certification process which assesses and recognizes accomplishments by awarding points in key areas of achievement. Schools receive points for

Cornwall is a great place to live Surrounded by Akwesasne and the Counties of SDG, this area is a gem and letting people know you are part of it will enhance your business profile.

As this area grows, so does the business commitment to open small, medium and large operations along with a mixture of industry and health services.

The coordinated infrastructure growth in both the city and townships has seen many new and exciting subdivisions and retail areas continue to be developed and filled with local families upgrading or new people moving in.

were treated as collateral damage. These folks were not holding pig roasts, setting off fireworks or bringing in a DJ to provide music for the evening street parties. There were no bouncy castles or hot tubs.

If any group needed emotional and spiritual support, this was it. Perhaps next time, the Graham folks will get it right.

TAKE AWAYS A chap was telling a television newsperson why he is against the COVID vaccine. Said he is against taking a “toxic” vaccine. He paused, lit up a cigarette, and continued to talk about why people shouldn’t be injecting harmful chemicals that will have longterm ill health effects. Put that one in the “Duh file”. ... The GoSend donors list was hacked and made available on line. About 25 local names on it. Some interesting ones. ... Two emergencies act speeches during the drawnout debate worth listening to came from NDP’s Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay) and Conservative Richard Bragdon (TobiqueMactaquac) who unlike most of his Tory colleagues called for compassion for all involved.

TRIVIA ANSWER Candice Hoeppner was elected as the Conservative MP for PortageLisgar in 2002. Today, she is Candice Bergen, interim leader of the federal Conservatives.

She reverted to her birth name after the marriage broke up. She re-married in 2020.

TRIVIA He played Hopalong Cassidy’s sidekick and was famous for saying “You young whipper snapper” and “You’re durn tooting.”

QUOTED - “Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.”

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Cornwall’s very popular magazine, Cornwall Living, was first published in May 2008.

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.

The magazine also has stories on the city’s francophone roots.

Cornwall Living is designed and produced by Seaway News, in cooperation with Cornwall Economic Development.

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EDUCATION MATTERS

teamwork and leadership, energy conservation, waste minimization, school ground greening, curriculum connections to the environment, and environmental stewardship.

Prior to disruptions caused by the pandemic, CDSBEO EcoSchools’ achieved 100% certification status with EcoSchools Canada, including 5 schools achieving the highest level of achievement - the Platinum level. In addition, 16 schools achieved Gold level status, 14 schools achieved Silver level status, and 4 schools achieved the Bronze level status.

In the 2021-2022 school year, our schools are already working towards their certification requirements. Schools have added butterfly gardens, plan on participating in Waste Reduction Week, battery and Crayola marker recycling, shoreline litter cleanup, litter-less lunch initiatives, composting, vermicomposting, and even planting trees and indoor gardens.

All CDSBEO schools have opportunities for student leadership, Eco-Teams, and dedicated staff members who are the driving force behind any EcoSchools initiative. The EcoSchools program nurtures students to be stewardship leaders in their schools today, so that tomorrow is a greener place for everyone.

Three of Duncan’s Conservative colleagues who paid a “good-will” visit to the Wellington Street encampment were photographed with controversial convoy organizer Pat King, all smiles and giving the thumbs up. King had announced that COVID restrictions would only be solved with bullets. Again, Duncan balked at calling out his colleagues. *********** It was a succesful three-weeks for the Canadian branch of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team that rushed to the Ottawa encampment.

A team spokesperson told an Ottawa news outlet that along with providing emotional and spiritual support for the occupiers, five souls were saved.

The branch of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association was created after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. It often works handin-hand with Samaritan’s Purse, another branch of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Franklin Graham serves as CEO and president of both organizations.

The Ottawa deployment was a little different for the response team. In most cases, the team is rushed to disaster zones caused by things such as tornadoes, hurricanes and floods.

But there was a disaster zone, right next door, away from the television cameras and national media coverage. Dozens of struggling small businesses in the area were forced to shut down, the Rideau Centre was closed out of safety concerns putting 1,500 people out of work and a few thousand residents were tormented 24-7 by noise and diesel fumes. They

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ARIES: It’s time to tidy up at work and home. Cleaning your environment will help you clear your mind. You’ll get help from those you love.

TAURUS: If you can’t decide on a career, you’ll be inspired to take on a new challenge you’re passionate about. Em­bracing change will enrich your life.

GEMINI: You’ll invest in training, which will broaden your intellectual and spiritual horizons. If you have young children on spring break, you may be surprised by how much you enjoy their company.

CANCER: This is an excellent week to apply for a loan or renegotiate your mortgage. At the very least, you’ll find a solution to all your financial problems without tightening your purse strings.

LEO: At work, you’ll have a record number of clients. Fortunately, each one will be more profitable than the last. If you’re single, you’ll find your soulmate at an event you attend with your friends.

VIRGO: Take time to think about your current projects. Make sure you negotiate terms that benefit you, and double-check the fine print. If you’re in a relationship, don’t underestimate the po­wer of small acts of kindness.

LIBRA: Planning a move takes a lot of forethought. Consequently, you’ll need to do a considerable amount of legwork to get things done. You’ll be proud of the steps you take to improve your living situation.

SCORPIO: The most important thing in life is your health. You may try a new diet that will transform your quality of life and fill you with pride. Your perseve–rance and commitment will pay off.

SAGITTARIUS: Others may be critical of you. Now is the time to confront them. It’s important to speak your mind and talk openly about what others may be too scared to admit.

CAPRICORN: You’ll finally receive the money you’ve been waiting for in the form of a refund or claim. If you’re in a relationship, your significant other will make you wait.

AQUARIUS: Don’t make rash decisions, especially when it comes to money and relationships. You’re on the verge of a new beginning, but many things are holding you back. You must learn to keep up.

PISCES: You may be questioning yourself.

Does your job feel stagnant? Is it time for a change? Now is the time to make room for more happiness in your life.

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Space for pedestrians Dear Editor, This sign at the corner of Second and Pitt says a great deal about how Cornwall feels about Active Transportation (walking and cycling). The construction site needs space, so all the pedestrian space is removed and none of the vehicular space is used despite there being 3 lanes on Second and 2 lanes on Pitt.

The sign recommends that pedestrians share the road with cars, trucks and buses in the hope that they are generous enough with their space so as to not run you over or to not bully you with their blaring horns.

I could easily provide the readers with a litany of car-centric designs and behaviours that exist in Cornwall. It would be a good exercise for car drivers to reflect on these themselves. Having been a driver for many years and then going over to the AT side, I’ve gone through a radical change in perspective. Is it possible for drivers

to develop this awareness without the AT experience?

Please be aware that this article is not meant to get rid of cars; it is attempting to point out that there needs to be a much better balance between vehicles and AT that does not exist in Cornwall.

A city that promotes Active Transportation (AT)works towards providing safe spaces for AT that are not dependent on driver’s generosity.

Although the vast majority of drivers in Cornwall are of this generous nature, there are enough drivers who go out of their way to intimidate pedestrians and cyclists that it is not difficult to find people who tried AT but gave it up as being too dangerous and/or unpleasant.

Warren Brownlee, Cornwall, Ontario

Dividing Canadians

“Killer” mandates Dear Editor, Kudos to Diana Shayler of Cornwall, for your eloquent and well-researched letter (Feb.9/22), in regards to the brave souls participating in the Freedom Convoy. Absolutely NOTHING this leadership has done since he took power has been for the good of all Canadians. For him or anyone else, to imply the jabs are harmless, better stay as far away from me as possible. In Dec. of last year, my brother lost his soul-mate of 23 yr., and was fully vaxxed. She died. Now, this same brother has his oldest son in hospital with Covid, he had all his shots!!! The jab itself doesn’t kill you outright, nor does it work.

BUT whatever is in these vile serums attacks pre-existing conditions, and shut everything down! My nephew has COPD and his liver is in very bad shape. THIS is what our government wants to do to us? He has publicly stated, on

several occasions how the elderly are sucking the funds THEY paid into, dry. He has also stated how much he loathes REAL Canadians, that we are spoiled, ungrateful, greedy. He then brings in immigrants, gives them housing when our own people can’t find affordable housing, free health care, dental, money.

This Freedom Convoy is there to protest these killer mandates, atrocious rules, lies.

There are more of us than there are of the mandate believers. Do your research, people.

Stand up for your rights!

Jo Ann McPhee Cornwall, Ontario Editor’s Note: For the most accurate information on COVID-19 and the vaccine, please consult your local Ontario health unit or your family doctor.

Seaway News welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be no longer than 300 words and may be edited for 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. Please include your name, address and phone number.

Ontario is getting stronger Across the province, more workers are joining the skilled trades as resources and industries in the north become part of the future of clean steel and electric vehicles.

More jobs are being created by building new bridges and highways, expanding public transit and constructing new homes—all for a growing province. Home-grown businesses are manufacturing more of the things we rely on.

Ontario’s economy is getting stronger.

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Three members of the Liberal party (Joel Lightbound, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and Yves Robillard) finally broke rank and told Trudeau to stop dividing Canadians. No truer words were spoken by any Liberal in the last seven years.

The prime minister has never said anything positive about Canadians. If you dare disagree with Trudeau or Liberal policies, you are called all kinds of names. Racist, misogynist, islamophobe, anti black, anti muslim, anti LGBTQ2S+, anti science, anti climate change (just add any word you wish). Last week in Parliament, Conservative Melissa Lastman, female, lesbian and Jewish asked Trudeau a question.

Trudeau’s arrogant answer proves he is the true racist and misogynist. We must not forget the legacy media. Trudeau gave them $ 600 million. You cannot get the truth, or I should say you get only one side of any story – the Liberal side. Trudeau is the laughing stock of the world and so is Canada. Thanks Justin.

Albert O’Connell Cornwall, Ontario

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No one in Canada should be surprised by the situation in which Canada finds itself regarding the truck convoy and the illegal blocking of the border crossings (which have been reopened).

This protest is not as much against the mandate directed at truckers as it is directed at the Trudeau government.

The government cannot negate the fact that all of those people across Canada who yelled and applauded the convoy along the way are sending a message. We have a government that was first elected in 2015 on the promise that “Canada was back”. We soon found out that Canada or, should I say, the Liberal party was back at its best - scandal after scandal after scandal. We have a prime minister who shows definite signs of narcissism yet, Liberal members are silent on Trudeau’s misgivings.

Are they blind or indifferent? Do they care more about Trudeau than the constituents they supposedly represent? Are they displaying the expression “SEE NO EVIL, SPEAK NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL” just to please themselves?

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Reader says: Shawn Secord is an angel who came to my aid on Friday, February 18th at 8 am on my walk to mass. Fatima Street I will pick up your papers, print the copy of your was deep in snow covered ice and I fell on my Tax Return, bring it back to you and efile it. back. Shawn just drove up, got out, and came Or you can see me in my office. to me to give me his arm, and walked me to AVERAGE $SINGLE SPOUSAL St. Therese d’Lisieux Church and up the RETURN 40+HST $60+HST stairs. I was thankful to arrive safely. Father Claude and I were the only ones there. After CALL VOJTO: the mass, to my surprise, Shawn was waiting for me at the top of the stairs. I took his arm, The Cornwall Community Hospital is celewalked down and then got into his warm van. brating the sixth anniversary of their He drove me home and walked me to my door. Chemotherapy Clinic. The Clinic houses 8 Thank you, Shawn for your kindness. chairs and sees on average 10 to 15 patients per day. Since 2016, approximately 7,660 Reader says: I would like to thank my doses of chemotherapy treatments have been Wonderful neighbors on Hillcrest Avenue, administered; 1,775 doses were administered whom helped me on Friday, February 18. They to 251 patients last year alone. came out at 6:30 in the morning, to help me get my car out of the snow. Then one neighbor Help others even if you know that they came out at 9:30 to help me again. Thank can’t help you back. Good words to live by. you so much everyone.

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I heard that the Township of South Dundas turned down a re-zoning proposal that would have allowed a cannabis production facility to be built in Morrisburg. Too bad for the organization that was seeking the rezoning, but I know that some of the existing businesses in Morrisburg and residents are breathing a sigh of relief. Hopefully the cannabis facility can find a new well-suited location.

The Cornwall and Area Job Fair is returning on April 21 at the Cornwall Square. There are plenty of places in Cornwall and the surrounding area that are looking for workers. Employers are being asked to register at https://2022cornwallarea-jobfair.eventbrite.ca/ by March 31.

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This is a certificate program. For more information or to register, call 613-932-7161.

From the City of Cornwall: Waste collection can’t happen if your waste is buried under snow.

Please be sure to keep the end of your driveway clean and your garbage bags and recycling bins at ground level.

The Ontario Land Tribunal is considering the fate of the Raisin Region Heritage Centre in St. Andrews West. The building has been neglected and fallen into disrepair, but perhaps there is still some hope left that it might be saved.

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Reader says: Just a big thank you to all the Seen on Facebook: Just wanted to give a people who helped me look for my hearing aid huge public thanks to the kind man on Fourth in the parking lot last week. I FOUND IT. There Street, who plowed my driveway this morning for are many good people in Cornwall. us. My son and I were shoveling for over 20 minutes, I was running late for work, and it seemed as though we were getting no where and this angel of a man came and helped us, which we were beyond grateful for. I had my son run in to get money to pay him, but he drove off so quickly. So if you’re reading this --- THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!

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My dad said people shouldn’t get ribbons just for participating because it rewards them for losing.

So I took down his Confederate flag.

Flood outlook statement from the RRCA: Across the RRCA’s watersheds, river flow remains elevated from the snowmelt and rainfall of February 16-17. Environment and Climate Change Canada has forecast that temperatures for February 22 will rise above zero degrees Celsius and remain above zero overnight, and that 15-20 mm of rainfall is expected during this time. This snowmelt and rainfall may rapidly increase water levels and flows throughout the RRCA jurisdiction.

Be careful around rivers and streams and make sure your sump pump is working.

From the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe proudly announced that Health Service’s efforts during the COVID-19 Pandemic were recognized with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Indian Health Service Directors Award for COVID-19 Pandemic Heroism (2020). The Indian Health Service Award recognizes the exceptional work, dedication, and selfless response by the Tribe’s COVID19 Response Team in the face of the coronavirus.

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CORNWALL, Ontario - The Glengarr y Memorial Hospital (HGMH) presented their proposal on physician recruitment to the South Glengarry Council on Tuesday, Feb. 22.

In 2016, the population serviced by Alexandrian physicians was estimated at 23,000, with an established practice size of 1,000 patients per doctor.

Alexandria has not recruited a physician since 2018. In his presentation, Frank Wetering of the HGMH states that reasons that the hospital has struggled for recruitment is a combination of student debt held by new doctors, which averages at $120,000 or more, and lucrative opportunities at more affluent hospitals in larger communities.

Recently, the Glengarry Memorial Hospital has lost five physicians due to moves and retirement.

As of Feb. 22, 2022, the HGMH has a 22 bed inpatient unit, and requires a physician to service these patients seven days a week.

The HGMH has office space ready for five physician recruits. If they cannot recruit, approximately 3,150 patients will be left without a physician.

The Glengarry Memorial Hospital is offering incentives for onsite MDs: • Free rent for the first 5 years ($40,000 value), or a new practice incentive of $40,000 • Relocation incentive of up to $5,000 • Heating, cooling and ventilation • All utilities (including water and electrical) • Janitorial and maintenance services • Office furniture included • Paper shredding services (at cost) • IT support (at cost) • Medical supplies (at cost, plus 10%) • Onsite cafeteria The Glengarry Memorial Hospital is proposing the following contributions per new doctor for a minimum of five year practice agreement, on top of the incentives offered by HGMH: • North Glengarry Township - $5,000 • South Glengarry Township - $5,000 • SD&G Counties - $5,000

School boards cite lack of consultation on rural education report and symposium NICK SEEBRUCH

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CORNWALL, Ontario – On Thursday, Feb. 7, the United Counties of SD&G hosted a syposium to discuss challenges facing rural education. The symposium was a follow-up to a report on rural education commissioned by the United Counties. The report suggests major reforms be introduced into the education system, but local school boards say that they were not consulted on those changes or asked for their input.

“They did not reach out to us for our board’s perspective,” Todd Lalonde, Chair of the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) said to Seaway News.

“Nobody in Ontario will argue about the concerns about rural education,” he added.

He said that while the board was contacted by the consultants who wrote the rural education report, they were only asked for statistical information and background information and not for their own views as educators on the challenges facing rural education.

Lalonde was critical of the report, which as its first recommendation calls on the consolidation of Catholic and public school boards.

“We are not supportive of a single school system,” Lalonde said. “Competition is good and it keeps boards on their toes, and accountable in providing the best possible education for students. One system removes parent choice and could serve to reduce the quality of education provided in the long term as there is no pressure to refresh, renew and rejuvenate programming to attract students and staff.”

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minimum funding also has to be considered and provided to ensure these schools can be appropriately staffed so students have access to the level of programming/courses and resources they deserve,” he added.

While representatives from local school boards were invited to view the symposium on Feb. 7, they were not invited to speak.

Lalonde said that he wanted to see greater cooperation between school boards, municipal governments, and grassroots activists.

“We can’t be on separate sides on how we go forward on rural education,” he said. “But that’s where we are at in this community right now.”

Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Chair John McAllister said that he and several of his fellow trustees viewed the symposium on Feb. 7.

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Lalonde said that he wanted to see students remain in their communities and go to schools that are as close to their communities as possible.

An ongoing pressure on rural education as Lalonde sees it is funding. Whether it be funding for student spaces or funding for student transportation, Lalonde said that he wanted to see more political support for rural education funding at the provincial level.

“Funding small rural schools continues to be challenging for boards, particularly in areas of enrolment decline,” he said. “There needs to be political support, including a minimum level of funding for these small rural schools to ensure rural communities can continue to have their children attend schools as close to home as possible. We are not against keeping rural schools open but

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During the first two meetings, the students discussed their ideas and concerns: the environmental destruction of “fast fashion;” plastics in our waterways; waste diversion; composting; trees; how to reach out to youth younger than themselves; as well as outreach ideas for Earth Week. It has been a great start with this inspirational group of students. Be on the lookout for them on April 23 during Cornwall’s second annual Eco Day, and remember that young people are the least to blame for human-caused climate change, yet they are the most vulnerable to its effects.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Filion on Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 at the Cornwall Community Hospital at the age of 60 years. Beloved son of Sylvia LeBlanc.

Predeceased by his father Gerald Filion, his step-father Lionel LeBlanc, and his sister Karen LeBlanc. Dear brother to Steven Filion (Angie) of Cornwall, Blaine Filion (Kelly) of Glen Walter, David LeBlanc (Kathy), Cheryl Summers, Kim Grant (Shawn Kelly), all of Cornwall, and Michael LeBlanc (Marjorie) of Long Sault. Sadly missed by 4 nephews Nicholas Filion (Nyomi), Taylor Filion, Scott Filion (Tristen), and Shawn Filion (Amy). As per Mark’s wishes cremation has taken place. A visitation will take place at Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall, on Saturday February 26, 2022 from 11:00AM until 2:00PM. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial donations to your local Ontario SPCA would be appreciated by the family.

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NICK LAURIN CORNWALL, ON – As of Wednesday, Feb 9, Ontario has announced its plan to distribute five million free COVID-19 rapid test kits each week for eight weeks.

Following the distribution of rapid test kits, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is providing a Guidance on the Use of Rapid Antigen Tests.

According to the EOHU, rapid antigen tests are recommended for people with symptoms.

If you are symptomatic: A positive rapid antigen test is highly indicative that you have COVID-19, and you and your household are required to self-isolate, in accordance with guidance. A confirmatory PCR test or any follow-up testing is not necessary after a positive rapid antigen test. The individual should also reach non-household contacts by providing them with the link to Ontario.ca/exposed.

A negative rapid antigen test does not rule out COVID-19. Repeat the test 24-48 hours later. If two consecutive rapid antigen tests, separated by 24-48 hours, are both negative, it is less likely that you are infected with COVID-19, and you are advised to self-isolate until symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if gastrointestinal symptoms).

It’s important to not use rapid antigen tests for one-off testing (e.g., before a social event) by people who are asymptomatic, and without known exposure to someone with COVID-19,

as a negative result could be a false negative.

The following locations in Cornwall will be distributing tests kits: Baxtrom’s Your Independent Grocer Drug Store, 31 Ninth St. E. Food Basics, 1315 Second St. E. Food Basics, 960 Brookdale Ave. Medical Arts Pharmacy, 30 Thirteenth St. E. Medical Arts Pharmacy — Rx, 173 Montreal Rd. Rx Drug Mart-Fullerton Drug Rx, 114-820 Mcconnell Ave. Rx Drug Mart-Fullerton Drug Rx, 170 Pitt St. Shoppers Drug Mart, 1380 Second St. E. Shoppers Drug Mart, 1236 Brookdale Ave, Shoppers Drug Mart, 1 Water St. E. Sydney’s Drug Mart, 8-841 Sydney St. Walmart, 420 Ninth St. W. Furthermore, rapid antigen tests are less sensitive for Omicron, compared to Delta in nasal samples, especially in the first 1-2 days after infection. Regardless, the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table recommends that rapid antigen tests can be more reliable in detecting infectious cases of Omicron in combined oral-nasal samples.

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Peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the Cornwall Community Hospital. He was 92. He is survived by his wife Ghislaine Brisson (née Michaud). Loving father of Gisèle Broadhead (Ken), Claude (late Francine Desnoyers 2009), (Sylvie), Rénarde (Jocelyne), Carole Collin (Charlie), Robert, André Brisson (Karen), Camille Trépanier (Denise). Proud grandfather of Nicole, Christine, Eric, Philippe, Isabelle, Marc, Vincent, Danielle, Martin, Éric, Julie, Joël, Emmanuelle, Pierre, Alain, Guy, Véronique, Alexandre. Also survived by (18) great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Albert (1966), Amanda (née Aubin) Brisson (1989), his brother Alexandre (1967), his sister Léona Lafrance (2011). Also, his wife of 56 years Anita (Lefebvre) (2007), second wife Réjeanne Décoste BRISSON, Ernest (Lajoie) (2009) and his daughter Agathe Bonneville (Keith) (2013). An (Mar 30, 1929- Feb 17, 2022) Honorary Life member of the Knights of Columbus Council #755 and Bishop Brodeur Assembly #0877. Also, a former employee of Domtar in Cornwall for 25 years. He was a dedicated community and church member, volunteered for decades and was known as “The Bishop” at Our Lady of the Angels in Moose Creek, ON. A private funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Angles church in Moose Creek. Masks and physical distancing are required at all gatherings. As expression of sympathy memorial donations to the Maxville Manor Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements under the care and direction of the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., Maxville, Ontario, 613-527-2898. As a memorial to Ernest, a tree will be planted in a memory woods. A tree grows – memories live. Condolences may be made online Maxville Branch at www.munromorris.com

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Peacefully at the Ottawa Heart Institute on February 17, 2022. Donald “Pete” Pilon of L’Orignal; age 74 years. Beloved partner of Lise Proulx. Dearly missed by the mother of his children, Rita Pilon (Barrington). Loving father of Jeffery Pilon (Julie), Jason Pilon (Tracey) and Jarrod Pilon (Camy). Cherished grandfather of Jacob, Jenna, Thomas, Daniel, Patrick, Zachary and Brayden. Esteemed by Lise’s children, Anne Simard (Marc), and Maxime Proulx (Marie-Josée) and their children Noémie and Jacob Simard and Léane and Karyane Proulx. Predeceased by his parents, Xavier and Minerva Pilon (Coleman); also by his brother Bruce Pilon. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 20 Main St. South, Maxville (613-527-2898). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 10:30 am in the St James Catholic Church, Maxville. Interment of cremated remains to follow in the parish cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Ottawa Heart Institute. As a Memorial to Donald “Pete”, 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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How to address being fired in a job interview Were you recently fired? Are you worried it’ll affect your ability to land a good job? If you have an upcoming interview, here are three tips to ensure you come out on top.

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A va­g ue answer could lead re­c ruiters and managers to believe you’re trying to hide something.

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Cornwall Ontario – People looking for a new job have two dates to mark on their calendar, thanks to the good folks at Job Zone d’emploi.

Job Zone d’emploi is hosting a virtual job fair on March 8th that will connect job seekers with local employers. And a week prior on March 2nd, the local employment agency will hold a workshop for people looking to improve their interview skills. “Local companies are looking to hire, and our role is to help match job seekers with the right employer,” says Kim Arbic, Director of Community Relations with Job Fair. “We encourage people to register for both the workshop and job fair.”

Virtual Job Fair – March 8th, 2022, from 1 pm to 6 pm. Each employer will have their own virtual booth with virtual rooms wherein they can meet prospective job seekers. Click on the following link to register: jobzonedemploi.vfairs.com Interview Skills Workshop – March 2nd 2022 at 10 am Land that virtual interview! Click on the following link to register for the 1 hour interview skills workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-interview-w orkshop-tickets-262056166047 There is no cost to attend either the Workshop or

Job Fair. There are an estimate 500 jobs available in Cornwall at the current time. A list of available jobs can be found on the ChooseCornwall.ca Job Board.

Employers who are interested in participating in the virtual job fair or would like additional information, should contact Sid Shevde at 613-933-9675 ext 307, before February 22nd.

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La Société de Saint-Vincent de Paul a constaté un besoin croissant en 2021 NICK SEEBRUCH, TRADUIRE PAR NICK LAURIN nseebruch@seawaynews.media

CORNWALL, Ontario – Les bénévoles dévoués de la Société Saint-Vincent de Paul de Cornwall ont continué à travailler dur pour soutenir les membres de la communauté qui ont compté sur leurs services tout au long de la pandémie de COVID-19.

En 2021, la banque alimentaire de SaintVincent de Paul a aidé 3 600 clients, soit une augmentation de cinq pour cent par rapport à l’année précédente. La société, qui opère dans la salle paroissiale de St. Frances de Sales, est ouvert les mardis et vendredis matins et a distribué des produits aux personnes dans le besoin de manière sûre afin de préserver la sécurité de ses bénévoles et de ses clients pendant la pandémie. En tant qu’organisation dirigée par des bénévoles, 96 % de tous les dons qu’elle reçoit sont réinvestis dans la communauté. En 2021, la Société Saint-Vincent de Paul a reçu environ 98 000 $ en dons en espèces.

La Société a dépensé 42 000 $ en nourriture pour sa banque alimentaire l’année dernière.

Pendant la période de Noël, 7 000 $ ont été dépensés pour des paniers de nourriture et des bons d’achat qui ont été distribués à 300 de leurs clients. Un montant de 3 900 $ a été consacré à l’achat de bons d’alimentation et d’argent, ainsi que de manteaux d’hiver, qui ont été donnés à des programmes scolaires ou utilisés pour soutenir des clients référés par d’autres organismes communautaires avec lesquels la Société Saint-Vincent de Paul est partenaire.

La Société Saint-Vincent de Paul s’efforce de maintenir ses dépenses à un faible niveau afin de concentrer ses fonds sur ses clients. En 2021, la Société a dépensé 4 518,61 $ en frais de bureau et 2 000 $ en frais d’équipement. Le président de la Société Saint-Vincent de Paul de Cornwall, Tom Thompson, a demandé à la communauté de continuer à les soutenir au cours de la nouvelle année.

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Emily Babb et Claudette Gauthier, bénévoles de la Société Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Cornwall, tiennent des sacs de dons à remettre à leurs clients dans la réserve de la Société Saint-Vincentde-Paul située au sous-sol de l’église St. Frances de Sales (Nick Seebruch/ Seaway News). nécessiteux de notre communauté”, a-t-il déclaré. La Cornwall St. Vincent de Paul Society, qui existe depuis 40 ans, est un organisme non

confessionnel qui accepte tous les bénévoles et les clients, quelle que soit leur appartenance religieuse.

S. Stormont à la recherche de commentaires sur le règlement concernant les armes à feu CORNWALL, ON – En 2020, le conseil a demandé au personnel d’examiner le règlement sur les nuisances du canton et les préoccupations relatives à la décharge d’armes à feu dans les établissements urbains.

Le nombre croissant de plaintes a provoqué la création d’un règlement indépendant, appelé le Discharge of Firearms and Bows By-law.

«Le canton a reçu des plaintes concernant l’utilisation de certaines armes à feu dans les zones d’habitat urbain et des demandes

de résidents souhaitant utiliser des arcs longs dans leur cour. Ces plaintes ont suscité des inquiétudes quant aux éléments de sécurité et à la proximité d’autres personnes, d’enfants et d’animaux domestiques dans les zones d’habitat urbain du canton», a déclaré Debi LucasSwitzer, chef des services administratifs.

En outre, la définition actuelle d’une arme à feu n’inclut pas les fusils à ressort, les fusils à air comprimé ou les types d’arcs. Le nouveau règlement donnera une définition plus concise des armes à feu et des arcs.

Selon le projet de règlement, les armes à feu seront définies comme des fusils de

chasse, des carabines, des armes à air comprimé ou tout ce qui peut être adapté pour être utilisé comme arme à feu. Les arcs seront définis comme les douves courbées ou recourbées, utilisées pour lancer une flèche, un boulon, un quille ou tout autre projectile similaire et comprennent les arbalètes, les arcs longs et les arcs à poulies.

Des demandes ont été faites pour autoriser la pratique du tir à l’arc et la chasse dans certaines zones de grande taille et de nature rurale au sein d’ établissements urbains.

Selon le projet de règlement, la décharge d’armes à feu et d’arcs doit être complètement limitée, à quelques exceptions près,

Les conseils scolaires invoquent le manque de consultation NICK SEEBRUCH, TRADUIRE PAR NICK LAURIN nseebruch@seawaynews.media

CORNWALL, Ontario – Le jeudi 7 février, les Comtés unis de SD&G ont organisé un symposium pour discuter des défis auxquels est confrontée l’éducation rurale. Le symposium faisait suite à un rapport sur l’éducation rurale commandé par les Comtés unis. Le rapport suggère que des réformes majeures soient introduites dans le système éducatif, mais les commissions scolaires locales disent qu’elles n’ont pas été consultées sur ces changements ou qu’on ne leur a pas demandé leur avis.

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«Ils ne nous ont pas demandé le point de vue de notre conseil», a déclaré à Seaway News Todd Lalonde, président du Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO).

«Personne en Ontario ne contestera les préoccupations relatives à l’éducation en milieu rural», a-t-il ajouté.

Il a ajouté que les consultants qui ont rédigé le rapport sur l’éducation en milieu rural ont communiqué avec le conseil scolaire, mais qu’on ne leur a demandé que des données statistiques et des renseignements généraux, et non leur propre point de vue en tant qu’éducatrice sur les défis auxquels fait face l’éducation en milieu rural.

M. Lalonde a critiqué le rapport, dont la première recommandation préconise la consolidation des conseils scolaires catholiques et publics.

«Nous ne sommes pas en faveur d’un système scolaire unique», a déclaré M. Lalonde.

«La concurrence est une bonne chose, elle permet aux conseils scolaires de rester vigilants et de rendre des comptes en offrant la meilleure éducation possible aux élèves. Un système

unique supprime le choix des parents et pourrait servir à réduire la qualité de l’éducation fournie à long terme, car il n’y a pas de pression pour rafraîchir, renouveler et rajeunir les programmes afin d’attirer les étudiants et le personnel.»

M. Lalonde a déclaré qu’il souhaitait que les élèves restent dans leur communauté et aillent dans des écoles aussi proches que possible de leur communauté. Selon M. Lalonde, le financement constitue une pression constante sur l’éducation en milieu rural. Qu’il s’agisse du financement des places pour les étudiants ou du financement du transport des étudiants, M. Lalonde a dit qu’il souhaitait voir un plus grand soutien politique pour le financement de l’éducation rurale au niveau provincial.

«Le financement des petites écoles rurales continue d’être un défi pour les conseils scolaires, en particulier dans les régions où les effectifs sont en baisse», a-t-il déclaré. «Il faut un soutien politique, y compris un niveau minimum de financement pour ces petites écoles rurales afin que les communautés rurales puissent continuer à avoir leurs enfants dans des

dans la zone d’établissement urbain définie dans le plan officiel de SDG. Le règlement propose d’autoriser la décharge d’armes à feu et d’arcs dans la zone définie représentée sur cette carte.

«Le projet de proposition devrait être adopté en mars, sur la base des informations et des commentaires des résidents et du rapport reçu de notre administration. La sécurité des résidents de South Stormont est une priorité que nous prenons au sérieux», a déclaré Bryan McGillis, maire de South Stormont.

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écoles aussi proches que possible de leur domicile. Nous ne sommes pas contre le fait de garder les écoles rurales ouvertes, mais un financement minimum doit être envisagé et fourni pour que ces écoles puissent être dotées d’un personnel adéquat afin que les élèves aient accès au niveau de programmation/cours et aux ressources qu’ils méritent», a-t-il ajouté.

Bien que des représentants des conseils scolaires locaux aient été invités à assister au symposium le 7 février, ils n’ont pas été invités à prendre la parole. M. Lalonde a déclaré qu’il souhaitait voir une plus grande coopération entre les commissions scolaires, les gouvernements municipaux et les militants de la base.

«Nous ne pouvons pas être séparés sur la façon d’avancer dans le domaine de l’éducation en milieu rural», a-t-il déclaré. «Mais c’est là où nous en sommes dans cette communauté en ce moment.»

Le président de l’Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), John McAllister, a déclaré que plusieurs de ses collègues conseillers scolaires et lui-même avaient assisté au symposium le 7 février.

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événement social) par des personnes asymptomatiques et sans exposition CORNWALL, ON – Depuis le merconnue à une personne atteinte du credi 9 février, l’Ontario a annoncé COVID-19, car un résultat négatif son intention de distribuer gratuitepourrait être un faux négatif. ment cinq millions de trousses de Les endroits suivants de Cornwall test rapide COVID-19 chaque semaine distribueront des trousses de pendant huit semaines. dépistage : À la suite de la distribution des Baxtrom’s Your Independent Grocer trousses de test rapide, le Bureau de Drug Store, 31, 9e rue E. santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO) Food Basics, 1315 Second St. E. fournit un Guide d’utilisation des Food Basics, 960 Brookdale Ave. tests rapides d’antigènes.

Medical Ar ts Pharmacy, 30 Selon le BSEO, les tests rapides Thirteenth St. E. d’antigènes sont recommandés pour Medical Arts Pharmacy – Rx, 173 les personnes présentant des Montreal Rd. symptômes. Si vous êtes symptomRx Drug Mart-Fullerton Drug Rx, atique : 114-820 Mcconnell Ave. Un test rapide à l’antigène.

Un test rapide à l’antigène positif Rx Drug Mart-Fullerton Drug Rx, indique fortement que vous avez le 170 Pitt St. COVID-19, et vous et votre foyer êtes tenus de vous Shoppers Drug Mart, 1380 Second St. E. auto-isoler, conformément aux directives. Un test PCR de Shoppers Drug Mart, 1236 Brookdale Ave, confirmation ou tout autre test de suivi n’est pas nécesShoppers Drug Mart, 1 Water St. E. saire après un test antigène rapide positif. La personne Sydney’s Drug Mart, 8-841 Sydney St. doit également contacter les personnes qui ne font pas Walmart, 420 Ninth St. W. partie de son ménage en leur fournissant le lien vers De plus, les tests rapides de détection de l’antigène Ontario.ca/exposé.

Un test à l’antigène rapide négatif n’exclut pas la sont moins sensibles pour Omicron que pour Delta dans présence de COVID-19. Répétez le test 24-48 heures les échantillons nasaux, surtout dans les 1 à 2 jours plus tard. Si deux tests consécutifs d’antigène rapide, suivant l’infection. Quoi qu’il en soit, la Table consultaséparés par 24-48 heures, sont tous deux négatifs, il est tive scientifique du COVID-19 de l’Ontario recommande moins probable que vous soyez infecté par le COVID-19, que les tests antigéniques rapides soient plus fiables et il vous est conseillé de vous auto-isoler jusqu’à ce que pour détecter les cas infectieux d’Omicron dans les les symptômes s’améliorent pendant au moins 24 échantillons combinés oraux et nasaux.

Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur ce heures (ou 48 heures s’il s’agit de symptômes que vous devez faire si vous présentez des symptômes gastro-intestinaux).

Il est important de ne pas utiliser les tests d’antigènes ou si vous avez été exposé, consultez le site Web du rapides pour des tests ponctuels (par exemple, avant un BSEO à l’adresse www.EOHU.ca/coronavirus.

Combattez l’intimidation le jour du chandail rose NICK LAURIN CORNWALL, ON - La communauté porte du rose pour célébrer la journée contre l’intimidation, chemises roses du Boys and Girls Club, le mercredi 23 février.

L’objectif de cette journée est d’aider à diffuser des messages positifs et anti-intimidation dans la communauté.

«Le passé a été difficile pour nous tous. La pandémie a frappé les enfants très durement, mais nous ressentons tous des degrés d’isolement. C’est dans les moments d’incertitude que nous avons le plus besoin les uns des autres. Cela commence par la gentillesse - envers les autres, et envers nous-mêmes. La gentillesse nous relie et la Journée de chemise rose a pour but de nous rappeler de nous rassembler et de créer des moments de positivité. Ensemble, nous répandons la positivité et entamons la conversation sur les stratégies de lutte contre le harcèlement. Nos enfants ont besoin de se sentir soutenus. Se sentir en sécurité. Avoir un sentiment d’appartenance», a déclaré Jacquie Richards, directrice exécutive du Boys and Girls Club.

Chaque année, le Boys and Girls Club compte plus de 100 sponsors de la journée chemise rose et des organisations communautaires qui la soutiennent.

«Notre communauté adhère à la Journée de chemise rose et soutient les programmes du BGC», a déclaré Jacquie. «En tant que sponsor, les chemises roses sont données aux enfants de la communauté. Cette année, nous prévoyons que 500 chemises seront données aux jeunes de la communauté.»

Le Boys and Girls Club espère vendre 4000 chemises roses cette année, tout en faisant don de 100 % des recettes pour continuer à soutenir les initiatives de lutte contre le harcèlement du BGC, tout au long du mois dans tous ses établissements.

Pour plus d’informations sur la journée de chemise rose et les initiatives de lutte contre le harcèlement, visitez le site https:// www.bgccornwallsdg.com/ ou la page Facebook du Boys and Girls Club.

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