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The irony and opportunity of healthcare fundraising

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When Alanis Morrisette’s Jagged Little Pill came out in 1995, its fourth single, “Íronic” climbed the charts to become the artist’s biggest hit. Hotly debated since the single reached smash-hit status, is whether or not the situations featured in the song are ironic, or just (like rain on your wedding day) unfortunate.

To avoid the same mistake in this month’s column, I double-checked the MerriamWebster Dictionary and confirmed irony’s meaning as “an incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or expected result…”.

So, what does irony have to do with healthcare fundraising? Well, the very concept supporting Canada’s system – universal healthcare – can make fundraising harder. If healthcare in Canada is universally covered, why would we need to fundraise? Don’t our taxes pay for hospitals, equipment, and services?

Thanks to the idea of universal healthcare, most of us expect healthcare costs to be covered by government funds. But reality doesn’t match our expectations since government funding doesn’t cover all medical equipment at our hospitals.

At CCH, the Ontario Government funds over 80% of all costs; however, the hospital must cover remaining expenses to serve local patients. Parking fees, cafeteria proceeds and other revenue, like private room fees, go towards these expenses. The rest must be supported by community fundraising.

Local donors have contributed an impressive array of equipment at CCH that would not exist if we relied on government funding alone. Ontario hospitals that can’t raise their own funds may wait months or years to provide extra services falling outside of government provisions. So, supporters of

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CORNWALL, Ontario - Mississauga based Bedford Properties and Estates Ltd. issued eviction notices to approximately 100 tenants living at Cumberland Gardens on Cumberland St. in Cornwall on Saturday, Feb. 26.

“You may be aware that the building has been in disrepair for many years,” reads the eviction letter sent to all tenants. “Therefore, we have no choice but to terminate your lease effective June 30, 2022. Attached you will see the appropriate N9 and N13 form issued by the Landlord Tenant Board.”

Residents living in Cumberland Gardens were shocked and upset at the news they received Saturday. Social media in Cornwall was soon flooded with messages from those looking for support and direction on what to do next.

Seaway News spoke to some of the tenants living in Cumberland Gardens.

“It is still hard to talk about,” said Madison Bennett, who has lived in a four-bedroom apartment in Cumberland Gardens since 2020. “I just think of the residents who have lived here for 20 years and have raised their families here.”

Bennett explained that from her perspective, the buildings at Cumberland Gardens were not in such a state of disrepair as to require the eviction of tenants. She explained that in fact, her apartment had brand new

floors put in when she moved in in 2020.

Bennett expressed concerns over whether tenants living in Cumberland Gardens will be able to find new homes to rent. She said that after a quick search on Sunday, she found 74 units available for rent in Cornwall.

“They are going to have to pay so much more for a place for their families,” she said.

“This isn’t right.”

Bennett said that she and her family would be moving out of Cumberland Gardens as soon as possible.

“I don’t feel comfortable living in a place with a landlord that would do this to so many people,” she said.

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Choosing a walk-in bathtub

A walk-in bathtub can reduce your risk of falling and make your personal hygiene routine easier to manage. Here’s what you need to do to choose the right model.

Determine your needs There are many different types of walk-in bathtubs. To narrow down your choices, you must first determine if you require a model that’s wheelchair accessible, has a low edge or allows you to sit or lie down. In addition, the width of the door and the direction it opens, either in or out, should be key considerations.

Consider size and comfort When choosing a walk-in tub, it’s important to think about the size and shape of your bathroom. The dimensions of the available space will allow you to determine which models will work best. In any case, measuring your bathroom will prevent you from purchasing a bathtub that doesn’t fit.

Select the required accessories In addition to the tub itself, you may want to consider installing your bathtub with water jets, mobility aids, a retractable bench, a quick-drain system, a non-slip coating or an anti-scald valve.

Lastly, don’t be afraid to ask a bathtub retailer for recommendations. After reviewing your needs, they’ll be able to suggest a model that

YOUR CCHF CHECKUP

AMY GILLESPIE CORNWALL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

our Hospital Foundation truly help us make local healthcare better.

One way community members support CCHF is through monthly donations. For the donor, monthly giving is convenient and rewarding. For our charity, these donations provide a more predictable revenue stream, and reduced administration since monthly gifts are often automated.

Some benefits to monthly giving include: • The ability to set a charitable budget and watch your gift grow over time – it’s far less painful to give $10 a month than to spend $120 at Christmas, but it helps the charity all the same.

• The convenience of one charitable receipt combining all donations for the year, received ahead of tax season.

• A proactive approach to help with unsolicited asks. There are so many worthy charities, it can be hard to decline any. Having a ready answer like “I’ve budgeted X amount for charities and have already committed my gifts for the year,” can be useful to manage your budget.

Be proactive. Find out about the charities you support. Pick the causes that really resonate with you. And if you can, consider monthly donations. To become one of our monthly donors, please visit www. cornwallhospitalfoundation.ca

CCH celebrates anniversary of chemotherapy clinic It was February 2016 when dignitaries and project stakeholders cut the ribbon to open the new Chemotherapy Clinic located on the fifth floor of Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH). For the first time ever, local cancer patients no longer needed to travel outside of Cornwall to receive chemotherapy treatments. Pictured is local cancer patient Sylvie Rzadkowski receiving chemotherapy treatment at CCH, posing for a photo with nurses Ashley Schulte (left) and Jennifer Hurtubise (right) on February 16, 2022. Sylvie gives a “thumbs up” as her next chemotherapy treatment in two weeks will be her last. Submitted photo.

Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Cornwall gets new Executive Director NICK SEEBRUCH

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Pierre-Luc Byham, directeur exécutif de Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Cornwall.

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“I think that the relationship is as fulfilling for the Big as it is for the Little.”

Byham also stated that he was going to be working on building relationships between BBBS Cornwall and other community organizations.

BBBS Cornwall also hopes to return to its annual fundraising campaigns, some of which have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ongoing now until March 4 is the annual Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser.

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CORNWALL, Ontario - Big Brothers/ Big Sisters (BBBS) Cornwall has hired a new Executive Director, Pierre-Luc Byham. Byham started in his new job the week of Feb. 14, replacing former Executive Director Ron Graham who left the position earlier this year to pursue other opportunities.

Byham, a native of Vankleek Hill, went to high school in Hawkesbury and graduated from the University of Ottawa with a BA with Honours in Communications and a minor in History. Currently, Byham is half-way through a course for a Management certificate from Ottawa U. For 10 years from 2011 to 2021 Byham worked as the Executive Director of the Hawkesbury General Hospital Foundation.

After a brief stint working at a bank, Byham applied for and was hired by BBBS Cornwall.

“I missed the mission and the work of the non-profit sector,” Byham said. “It feels good to know that you are making a difference in the community.”

Byham, while never having been a Big or Little Brother himself, is excited to lead this organization and said that his main focus is finding more people to volunteer as Bigs for their program.

“COVID related isolation has been really tough on kids and we’ve seen the difference having a Big in their lives can make,” he said.

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Renovictions

I write this letter out of solidarity with the families and seniors at Cumberland Gardens who were served notice this weekend that they will be losing their homes to renovictions. I am writing to urge all who read this letter to use their voices to advocate on behalf of these tenants, and others in our region and community, who are being preyed upon by profiteering companies like Bedford Properties; this company is evicting several hundred people in Cumberland Gardens complex under the pretext that these units require massive renovations.

The reality is, they, and companies like them, are notorious for committing these evictions, doing basic repairs, and relisting the units at huge increases. Two minutes on Google showed me several news articles where Bedford’s practices have been occurring across southern Ontario, and have even been addressed in the Ontario legislature.

Our community members are just the latest victims. At a time when rents are skyrocketing and the supply of new housing, and affordable housing, is extremely limited, this is a recipe for extreme housing insecurity, unsafe living conditions, and homelessness. The

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I am so angry, sad and horrified about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and I am worried he’ll move on to attacking Lithuania and the other Baltics. Lithuanians know too well what living under Russian domination felt like as they endured it from 1940 to 1990. I saw it first hand in 1989 when I first visited my Dad’s birthplace. I saw his sadness at not being able to freely visit his family and homeland. My Lithuanian cousins told me stories about how hard it had been even if their parents did their best to shield them. There were food lines for insufficient food, lack of simple

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newest housing project in Cornwall will do little to fill the void in affordable housing if landlord corporations are continued to be allowed to buy up properties and evict the entire community with little pretext or proof of required renovations.

While the local legal aid office scrambles to support those most affected by this and earlier renovictions in our community, we the citizens must use our voices to help. Write to our MPP Mr McDonell, write to the city council, and write to the ministry of municipal affairs and housing and MPP Steve Clark.

Urge them to advocate for diligence at the landlord and tenant council over renovictions.

Urge them to pass requirements in the legislature to ensure flipping housing complexes requires more consideration of the tenants.

The people of Cumberland Gardens deserve better from our leaders. They deserve safe housing and secure housing. We all do….if the Ford government and current councilors are incapable of ensuring we have safe housing….their jobs and positions of political power shouldn’t be safe.

Kelsey Catherine Schmitz, Crysler, Ontario

commodities we take forgranted, fear of speaking or dissenting in any way, my uncle sent to Siberia for 8 years, accused of being a dissident, police brutality, etc. The trucker convoy should go to Ukraine right now and learn what a real lack of freedom looks like! I hope and pray peace-lovers everywhere, including in Russia, will fight with all our hearts and might to stop aggression of every kind...gender-based, racial, religious, cultural, political, economic, etc. We can all do our part.

Frances Ilgunas, Maxville, Ontario

Claude McIntosh Dear Editor, I think his comments are condescending to the peaceful protesters in Ottawa and that he should apologize. He is also feeding the public with misinformation about the monument cause it was totally respected and we have proof of that on social media. If he is going to

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.

support vaccines then have him show us the scientific proof that it really works and that no future harm will come to people. Not the first time Mr. McIntosh shows arrogance and makes condescending comments.

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Spiritual support Dear Editor, For All concerned. In these days of mass confusion, frustration and heart ache the most vulnerable are in need of you attention. Those dealing with eminent death, sickness, depression, related to this Pandemic.

Those for gotten. The sick. The Spiritual needs of all wanting and needing support are being denied their right to Clergy in hospital and nursing homes etc. It’s is crazy that we all can mask and get groceries or take out food but those needing their right to Sacrament of the sick and Spiritual care are denied. Our own hospitals that allow, now, do

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to their own decision making processes allow COVID + staff to come in to work. But Priests and Ministers are denied to enter even the vaccinated ones, are not able to bring splice to their parishioners. Shame on CCH and all hospitals and nursing homes that refuse to allow patients their right to God. There WILL be a day when all decision makers will be held accountable. It is time to be God Fearing Caring Canadians. God bless those sick suffering children of God. And may God have Mercy on those road blocking Minister of His Peace.

Darlene Brabant, Cornwall, Ontario

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After two years of global learning disruption, the Ontario Government announced the highest investment in public education in its history to support students’ learning recovery and mental health support. Ontario’s Learning Recovery Action Plan is a five-point plan to

strengthen learning recovery in reading and math, anchored by the largest provincial investment in tutoring supports, summer learning and mental health. The government outlined investments that will bridge learning gaps, support academic success, and focus on overall mental health and wellness. The $26.6 billion plan includes a $683.9 million increase in Grants for Student Needs (GSN) funding, and $90 million in total mental health investments, representing a 420 percent increase in funding since 2017-18. To help students recover from the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, $175 million is being invested to expand access to free publicly funded tutoring in small groups after

school, during school, on weekends and over the summer. This province-wide program will start in April and continue until December 31, 2022, to ensure students can catch up.

The Ontario government is calling on citizens 16 years of age and older to help their communities in times of crisis by joining Volunteer Corps Ontario. The new program will register, screen and train volunteers so Ontario is better prepared to mobilize volunteers and safely respond to emergencies, from public health crises to natural disasters.

We want to harness that Spirit by establishing Volunteer Corps Ontario to ensure we are prepared and ready to respond when the next emergency comes and requires everyday

heroes to once again stand tall and support each other. The new Volunteer Corps Ontario database will be made available to ministries, municipalities, First Nation communities and NGOs in need of emergency volunteers so they can respond quickly and consistently should an emergency arise. Ontarians can register online at volunteercorps.gov.on.ca.

Volunteers from all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to register. All volunteers would be required to take online foundational courses prior to deployment.

Finally, we are again following through on our promise to make life more affordable by eliminating the vehicle sticker renewal fees, saving $120 annually for drivers.

Ontario eliminating licence 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.

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National Cupcake Day Monday was National Cupcake day. National Cupcake Day is organized by the Ontario SPCA in support of participating SPCAs, humane societies and rescue groups across Canada, National Cupcake Day has been held annually since 2012, raising over $4.1 million to date. As of Feb. 28, 2022, the SPCA has raised $85,478.75 of their $100,00 goal.

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SeawaY communitY eventS

DO YOU LIKE TO SING? The Cornwall Centennial Choir invites you PHARMACIE toPHARMACY join them on Monday evenings at 7 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Cornwall Centre Road. You must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask. Let’s sing to encourage Spring!

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 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). (613) 933-5099.

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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THE CORNWALL CHAPTER OF THE ONTARIO HEALTH COALITION invites supporters of public healthcare to attend a meeting Sun., March 6 at 11 am in the McEwen Room of the Benson Centre. The meeting will plan a major Summit to be held April 9. For information call Elaine at 613 330 3117 or elainemacdonald11@gmail. com.

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 MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT: If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Myeloma and would like to connect with others for support and encouragement, please join “Cornwall Area Myeloma Support Group” on Facebook, and email Mary Brink at cornwallareasupport@myeloma.ca. We plan to hold virtual support meetings every second month.

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ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS at ANAF Bingo on Mondays & Thursdays at 12 noon. Doors open at 10 am. Covid rules will apply. Face mask & vaccination papers mandatory. First come first serve (70 people max). No reservations.

ST. LAWRENCE SENIORS euchre will be restarting on Wed., March 16 at 9:30 am. Please register on Mon., March 14th to keep your spot. Call Sylvia at 613-936-6060. Covid rules apply.

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CORNWALL SUNRISE ROTARY virtual spring trivia April 1, at 7:00.

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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 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 613-9327557 to learn more.

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There is help and hope. Call 613937-4880 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.

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CORNWALL NEW HORIZONS BAND holding classes and band rehearsals at Saint-Félix-de-Valois Church Hall.

Mondays - beginners (but can play).

Tuesday – Intermediate. Thursday – Band. For more info or if you want to learn to play, call Raymond Lacroix at 613-360-1817.

SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER: will be held on the last Friday of the month March 25th at Knights of Columbus, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) from 11:30am-1 pm and 4-6:30 pm.

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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.

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THE CORNWALL LEGION BRANCH 297 SENIORS OVER 60 CLUB monthly meeting March 3, lunch will be served, followed with the meeting and bingo.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB Bonville. Breakfast ever y Sunday 8-noon. Contact Roly for info: 613-932-9396.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 297 St. Patrick’s Day Party, March 17 from 3-10 pm. Corned beef & cabbage $12. Guinness Irish Stew $8.

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TRI-COUNTY COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION Jamming & Dance Sat., March 5 from 3-5 pm, 5-7 pm supper (tickets sold out), 7-11 pm.

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Cornwall’s housing issue once again became top of mind this weekend when the residents of the 100 units at Cumberland Gardens received notices of eviction.

The landlord of the proper ty, Mississauga based Bedford Properties and Estates Ltd. said that it was their intention to renovate all of the units.

Bedford purchased the property at the end of last year, and likely hope to increase their profits on the property by reselling it or by increasing rents. I don’t necessarily blame Bedford for doing this.

We live in a capitalist country, they are a business, and they are trying to maximize their profits. They are not doing anything illegal on first glance, although it might be a little heartless for the people who live there.

What the situation at Cumberland Gardens truly represents is how urgent the housing issue in Cornwall truly is right now.

Nearly 100 residential units will be

taken off the market for the duration of the renovations and those living there will need to find alternative accommodations. A quick search on Kijiji shows that there are less than 100 residential units currently on the rental market. The price for a two-bedroom apartment is roughly $1,500 a month.

This summer, for the first time in my living memory and in the memory of others, homelessness became a visible problem in Cornwall.

We saw a small encampment of homeless individuals living on Cornwall’s waterfront.

I’ve seen individuals sleeping on sidewalks and sleeping on benches.

We had a one-day homelessness survey conducted that showed on that on one day in the Cornwall area in October of 2021 there were 77 people who identified themselves as being homeless.

We officially have a serious problem with housing in Cornwall and the surrounding area. There are not enough residential units available for rent, and the ones that are for rent are often not

affordable for people who are from Cornwall.

The City of Cornwall needs to consider drastic moves to deal with this problem and come up with creative solutions.

Solutions like actively and aggressively buying real estate. If you are searching for a place to rent, you might notice that multiple entire homes are for rent in Cornwall. These properties are being bought up by large real estate companies from major cities. I know this because I know people who have been trying to buy houses in Cornwall, only to see those houses snatched up by corporations coming in with cash offers.

Companies are buying homes and putting them on the rental market for high prices, pushing the average cost of rent

up and up.

Cornwall as a city needs to get into this market. Buy some of these homes, rent them at affordable prices. Not only would this move be good for those who are in desperate need of housing but it is a good investment for the Cornwall taxpayer as well. There is not enough housing stock in Cornwall. It will still be years before the local housing bubble bursts.

The market hasn’t peaked yet and once it does, hopefully the crisis around the lack of housing will have passed and the city can then re-sell these real estate investments.

What do you think readers? How would you solve the lack of housing in the city?

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

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When I moved from Toronto to Eastern Ontario 1975, it took me a while to adjust.

Actually, quite a while.

The way local place names were spelled indicated that the education level of the Department of Highways sign makers was quite lacking. They got the name of one of the Big Three auto manufacturers and the village of Chrysler and the War of 1812 battle site so wrong!

Similarly, L’Original, the village the Ottawa River, upstream from Hawkesbury, was misspelled as L’Orignal. I assume it was named after one of the teachings of the Catholic Church, original sin.

Local pronunciations are as quirky as the spellings. When I heard of St. ‘Raffles’ church, I said to myself, “Why not St. ‘Bingo’ or St. ‘Lottery’ or St. ‘Auction’?” By the time I finally located it, the building was in ruins.

Pronunciation of family names puzzled me too. Only years later did I learn that our nextdoor neighbours, the ‘Krikkas’, were the Chrétiens. Benoit became ‘Ben-oyt’.

‘Wolochatiuk’ was too much of a tongue-twister for most.

As an aviation enthusiast, I soon located Cornwall Regional Airport (CYCC), but was intrigued that somewhere nearby there could be yet another airpor t, known as ‘Summerstown Airport’.

In Williamstown, family names seemed to be in short supply. Just about everyone was a Macdonald, or a McDonald, or McDonnell. I was hailed at the crossroads by a FedEx driver. Showing me a parcel, he asked, “Can you

help me? I’ve a delivery for these folks. Do you know where they live?”

I’m sure you can guess what the name was. Shrugging, I suggested, “Across the street there’s Alex’s store. He could probably give you directions.”

When the Seaway Project of late-1950s raised the river level above the Cornwall dam, it became possible to siphon water off at Long Sault into the South Branch of the Raisin River, which joins the main Raisin River immediately south of Williamstown.

This has increased the flow of the South Branch from a trickle all the way up to a ‘trickle plus a wee more trickle’. Some of the Williamstown locals were convinced that the Raisin would become a parallel Seaway, putting the sleepy village on the map.

Today, the South Branch is still a trickle.

Check it out: Brookdale, just south of the 401; Pitt St., a stone’s throw north of Tollgate;

TIGHT FIT! – If the rumoured “South Branch Raisin Seaway” had become a reality, the 730’ x 75’ freighters would have had difficulty transiting Bob MacDonald’s covered bridge.

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Boundary Rd., immediately south of Grants Corners.

I’m still adjusting to localisms, but I’ve tried to introduce some changes in local ways and lore through my classroom teaching and my ‘Dances With Words’ weekly soapbox.

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The day after the Ruskies started heaving rockets at the Ukraine, superstar Alex Ovechkin, the face of modern Russian shinny, came out of hiding to say he was against war. “No war,” he said. “Nyet.”

What he didn’t say was that his buddy Vlady Putin should call off his bloodhounds. He stick handled around questions about his close ties to the former KGB agent and his much publicized admiration of the Russian strongman.

Ovechkin said that he didn’t want to get involved in politics.

Not so. In the 2018 Russian presidential election, Ovechkin campaigned for Putin. He organized a support group called TeamPutin. The two have, for years, had a warm and fuzzy relationship. Even after Putin steam rolled Crimea in 2014.

The day after the invasion of the Ukraine, Ovechkin’s Instagram still had a photo of himself with his favourite ruthless dictator whom he campaigned for in the 2018 Russian presidential election.

He organized a support group called TeamPutin. They have a warm and fuzzy relationship. Yet, he said he doesn’t want to get involved in politics.

(Another member of the Putin Admiration Society is U.S. actor Steven Seagal who once called the Russian president “One of the great living world leaders.” Seagal holds an honourary Russian citizenship granted by Putin.)

As one New York hockey writer noted, Alex Ovechkin is playing both sides of the fence when it comes to the invasion and war in the Ukraine.

Depending on how this war plays out, with all the sanctions and everything, Ovechkin might have trouble getting a work visa to return to North America next

hockey season. He spends the off season in Russia, where his U.S. greenbacks (he earns $10 million a season with a personal wealth of $80M) go a lot farther than the ruble.

Ovechkin numbers make him a solid bet for hall of fame honours. And while his magnificent stats make him worthy, the support of a ruthless dictator, now the world’s most hated person, should keep him out. If they can keep Pete Rose out of the baseball hall for betting on games, embracing a murderous pal should lock the door.

Just a thought: Wouldn’t it be interesting if Grapes were still part of Hockey Night in Canada and offering his take on the Ovechkin-Putin mutual admiration society. Don’t think the hockey powers would have a big enough muzzle to restrain him. ___________________________________ HERE AND THERE: Has anybody filed a missing person’s report on Maxime Bernier, founder and leader of the upstart ultra-right wing People’s Party of Canada (PPC)? He was spotted at the start of the downtown Ottawa takeover, cheering on the participants, but then disappeared. ... Forget about Jean Charest as the next leader of the federal Conservatives.

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Good on Councillor Justin Towndale on putting forward a motion for the City of Cornwall to condemn the Russian war against Ukraine. It might seem like a small gesture coming from a municipality, but it is important to send the message to the community that the city stands with Ukraine and Ukrainian Canadians against this criminal attack on their homeland and freedom.

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According to UN Women, the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘’Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow’’, to recognize the contribution, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable future for all.

Seaway News asked prominent women in our community questions about their careers, and their inspirations.

Maureen Adams, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Cornwall, told Seaway News about a co-worker she worked with at Nissan.

“During my career at Nissa, there was a Director (Robin) at North American that continuously inspired me. She was very strategic and was able to influence her superiors and have an impact on our North American business operations. During my last trip to Los

Angeles, a group took me out for dinner and Robin ordered a Canadian beer in recognition of a Canadian colleague. As our discussion during the evening continued, you appreciate that she is a mother, wife, and daughter on top of a very demanding career. I would always want to aspire to be just like she was.”, said Adams to Seaway News.

Shawna Spowart, Chief of the Cornwall Police Service, told Seaway News about facing challenges in her career from being a woman.

“This is a very interesting question for me

because my answer to it over the years has changed. When I was younger, I think I was so focused on what I needed to do to prove myself that I didn’t worry about these kinds of challenges. I experienced every situation as a woman, through the lens of a woman. I didn’t know anything different. Looking back, I believe that as a woman, there were times when I was required to prove myself even more than others,” Spowart said. “I can see that now, but in a way I am glad that I didn’t let that interfere with my own learning and

progression. In my role as a community leader who is a woman, it’s important for me to ensure that the women of today work in an environment where they are treated with equality in terms of the respect and opportunities that they so deserve.”

Juliette Labossière, Executive Director, United Way/Centraide Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, told Seaway News about her career choice.

“I always knew I wanted to do work that would benefit others, advocate for the rights of those that don’t feel they have a voice and make the world a better place. Working for the UWC SDG allows me the privilege of being surrounded by passionate, community-minded individuals that inspire me daily to find better solutions to the complex issues that plague our community. I am one of the lucky ones that wakes up every morning and is excited by what challenges the day will hold and what possibilities will come from them. My work is a passion, a love letter to my community, not a chore,” she said.

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How to celebrate International Women’s Day International Women’s Day takes place every year on March 8. On this day, many organizations and companies around the world celebrate the role of women in society. Here are five ways you can mark this special occasion.

1. REFLECT ON THE HISTORY OF FEMINISM Take a moment to remember all the people who fought for societal change and helped advance women’s rights throughout history.

and family to help you come up with things you can do to make a lasting difference.

3. HIGHLIGHT THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF OTHERS Mark the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Celebrate the important steps that have been taken to create a more fair and just society.

2. BRAINSTORM WAYS TO TAKE ACTION Consider ways to help combat feminist issues like violence against women and gender inequality in the workplace. Ask your friends

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CORNWALL, Ontario – Tuesday, March 8 is International Women’s Day. Rurban Brewing is mixing up something special in partnership with groups that support women and diversity in the Cornwall community.

Rurban is brewing up a batch of Brave Noise beer. Brave Noise is not just a beer, but also a movement dedicated to calling out discrimination, harassment, and sexual assault in the brewing industry.

“It is about making sure that there is a safe place for everybody,” said Karen Rorabeck.

A hoppy flavoured pale ale, Rurban is

5. CHALLENGE DECISION MAKERS Call on elected officials and other influential people to join the fight for gender equality and take action to advance women’s rights.

In addition, you can look for initiatives in your community that promote the role of women in society and contribute to the feminist struggle.

Rurban brewing Brave Noise with community partners NICK SEEBRUCH

4. CHAMPION GENDER EQUALITY There are many ways you can make a difference for women. You can wear a purple ribbon, participate in feminist rallies or take action to fight for gender equality.

expecting this batch to be ready around March 23 or 24.

Proceeds from the sale of Brave Noise will go to support two local organizations, the Coalition for Unity Respect, Equality (CUREA), and Maison Baldwin House, a women’s shelter.

“We were really excited when we got the invite,” said Debbie Fortier, Executive Director of Maison Baldwin House.

Michele Allinotte of CUREA said that as a fan of craft beer, she was excited to be a part of the fundraiser, which she explained will make a significant impact for her organization.

“Every dollar counts,” she said.

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Women in politics: advice for getting started An increased presence of women in government has been associated with a number of benefits, from improved confidence in democratic institutions to greater public spending on health and education. Here’s some advice for women who want to get into politics.

FIND A CAUSE AND START LOCAL Reflect on the problems that affect your community and how you could fix them if you were in government. Even if you don’t run for office right away, identifying causes you care about will give you the drive you need to pursue a career in public

life. Additionally, this will help you identify where you should direct your efforts to have the most impact. Consider different levels of government, school boards or lobbying groups.

AVOID LINGERING ON THE SIDELINES You don’t have to wait until you’re the “perfect” candidate to run for public office.

If you have decent public speaking skills and a passion for making a positive difference in your community, you can have a GET TO KNOW THE PEOPLE AND THE PROCESS real impact. Besides, the best public serVolunteering for a political campaign or vants are those who continuously learn working for an elected official is a great from their constituents and colleagues. way to gain practical skills and learn the ropes. You’ll also have plenty of opportuni- Finally, women who are successful in polities to interact with people from all walks of tics don’t go it alone. Find a mentor, reach life, hear their concerns and familiarize out to family and friends for support, and yourself with the issues that matter most to get assistance from organizations that offer the community. training and advice.

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We thank all respondents, however due to volume we will only contact those selected for an interview.

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The successful candidate will have practical knowledge of industry rules, common electrical utility practices and regulations (such as but not limited to the OEB, CEC, and EUSA). Candidates will have a working understanding of the electrical distribution utility environment, with a solid foundation of power systems and distribution system planning. This will be in addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Database management.

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Michael Hurley, President of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions and First VicePresident of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario spoke on Ontario’s current problems with hospital capacity, and the disadvantages of moving towards a privatized healthcare system.

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HOUDE, Madeleine (Major) - Peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She was 86. Loving wife of Rhéal Houde. Cherished mother of Pierre Houde, Joanne Fortier and Anne Charbonneau (Dan). Sadly missed by her grandchildren Stéphanie, Roxanne and Liana. Madeleine will also be remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Hector and Yvette (Lortie) Major and her brothers Jean-Guy Major (late Françoise) and Hubert Major (Raymonde). Funeral arrangements entrusted to the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall. Friends and family are requested to assemble at St. Felix de Valois Church for Funeral Mass on Saturday May 28, 2022 at 10am. Attendance will be controlled and those attending are required to wear a mask and maintain social distance. Rite of Committal to follow at Cimetière Sacré Coeur, Alexandria. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Hospice Cornwall would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be left at www.mjohnsullivanfuneralhome.com

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Peacefully on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 with her family by her side at 73 years of age. Loving wife of Michael Moyer. Cherished mother of Michelle Matos (Nelson). Sadly missed by her 2 grandchildren, Michael and Noah. Loving sister of Diane Harris (Curtis) and Patrick Krusto.

Predeceased by her parents, James and Sylvia (Guaglaino) Krusto and her brother James Krusto. Linda will be remembered by all her many friends near and far. Linda was a proud Tim Hortons franchisee for over 20 years.

You would often see her working hard at the Eastcourt Mall Location in Cornwall. She was involved in helping raise money for Hospice Cornwall and the Children’s Treatment Centre. Linda always wanted to better her community by being a part of several campaigns such as Timbit Sports, Smile Cookie and Tim Hortons’s Children’s Foundation Camp Day. She always served with a smile and put others first. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall. Funeral Mass will be held at a later date in May. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation or Children’s Treatment Centre would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be left at www. mjohnsullivanfuneralhome.com

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Loving wife of Harold Hart peacefully passed away at home with her devoted husband of 33 years by her side. Cherished and beloved mother and Gramma of Bruce Lindsay (Michelle), Daniel, Ryan and Jordan; Stefanie Lindsay (Andrew), Taylor; Jennifer Lindsay, Kale and Jayden.

Caring step-mom and Gramma to Tom Hart, Christopher and Catherine; Christine Johansen, Kyle; and Heather DesOrmeaux (Denis), Lisa, Emily and Karlie. Helen will be greatly missed by her loving sister Margaret Harwood (predeceased by Victor) and fondly remembered by two great step-grandchildren and all of her nieces and nephews from near and far.

Helen was born in Cornwall, Ontario, and is predeceased by her parents, John and Martha (Norwood) Taylor. Helen’s travels took her around the world where her kind and gentle strength will be remembered by her HART, Helen family and lifelong friends.

Patricia (Taylor) Visitation will be held on Wednesday March 9, 2022 from 6pm-8pm at July 3, 1933 - February 19, 2022 the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from City Hall) Cornwall. Attendance will be controlled and those attending are required to wear a mask and maintain social distance. Family and friends are requested to assemble at Knox St. Paul’s United Church, 800 Twelfth Street East, Cornwall on Tuesday March 15, 2022 at 11am for a Memorial Service. Donations can be made to Knox-St. Paul’s United Church by mail, at 800 12th St. E., Cornwall, ON K6H 3B5 or by e-transfer to: office@ knoxstpauls.ca Question: Who is this in honor of Answer: Helen Hart M. JOHN The family is grateful for the assistance support and care she received from SULLIVAN the home support team from Bayshore and Paramed. Please share your memories and condolences at www.mjohnsullivanfuneralhome.com 613-938-1039

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Brunet, Robert – On Saturday, February 26, 2022. He was 80.

Loving husband of 41 years of the late Joyce Sullivan. Loving father of Chantal Comtois and Robert Brunet Jr. Loving Papi to granddaughter Joëlle. He is also survived by his; loving companion of 16 years Dorothy “Cookie” Henault, stepdaughter Diane, step grandchildren Jean-Marc, Alexandra, Eric, his sister Therese and many nieces, nephews and friends at the Lancaster Camping Park.

Robert was a long time Commander with the Nativity Guards.

Predeceased by his parents, Omer and Rachel (Bissonnette) Brunet and his siblings, Gerard, Emile and Jean-Claude.

Cremation services entrusted to the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall. Celebration of life will take place in the spring. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.

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WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Crystal Poggemoeller, 32, of South Glengarry was arrested on February 26th, 2022 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged on February 8th, 2022, the woman failed to attend court for a fail to attend for fingerprints offence and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On February 26th, 2022, she was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and released to appear in court on May 3rd, 2022.

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Grand Frères/ Grandes Soeurs Cornwall a un nouveau directeur exécutif

BY NICK SEEBRUCH TRADUIT PAR NICK LAURIN CORNWALL, Ontario - Les Grands Frères et Grandes Soeurs (GFGS) de Cornwall ont embauché un nouveau directeur général, Pierre-Luc Byham. M. Byham a pris ses fonctions la semaine du 14 février, en remplacement de l’ancien directeur général, Ron Graham, qui a quitté son poste plus tôt cette année pour poursuivre d’autres activités.

Byham, originaire de Vankleek Hill, a fréquenté l’école secondaire à Hawkesbury et a obtenu un baccalauréat spécialisé en communications et une mineure en histoire de l’Université d’Ottawa. Il est actuellement à mi-chemin d’un cours pour un certificat en gestion de l’Université d’Ottawa.

Pendant 10 ans, de 2011 à 2021, Byham a travaillé comme directeur général de la Fondation de l’Hôpital général de Hawkesbury.

Après un bref passage dans une banque, Byham a postulé et a été embauché par GFGS Cornwall.

«La mission et le travail du secteur sans but lucratif me manquaient», a déclaré Byham. «Cela fait du bien de savoir que l’on fait une différence dans la communauté.»

Byham, bien qu’il n’ait jamais été lui-même un Grand ou un Petit Frère, est enthousiaste à l’idée de diriger cette organisation et a déclaré que son principal objectif est de trouver plus de personnes pour se porter volontaires comme Grand Frères pour leur programme.

«L’isolement lié au COVID a été très difficile pour les enfants et nous avons vu la différence que peut faire le fait d’avoir un Grand dans leur vie», a-t-il déclaré. «Je pense que la relation est aussi épanouissante pour le Grand que pour le Petit».

Byham a également déclaré qu’il allait travailler à l’établissement de relations entre les GFGS de Cornwall et d’autres organismes communautaires.

GFGS Cornwall espère également reprendre ses campagnes annuelles de collecte de fonds, dont certaines ont été suspendues en raison de la pandémie de COVID-19.

La collecte de fonds annuelle Tim Hortons Pierre-Luc Byham, directeur exécutif de Bowl for Kids Sake est en cours jusqu’au 4 Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Cornwall.

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Célébrez la Journée nationale des petits gâteaux aujourd’hui NICK LAURIN

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“Les calories ne comptent pas lorsque vous faites un don pour soutenir les animaux dans le besoin “, déclare Tracy McElman, directrice provinciale de la programmation communautaire et des services du centre animalier de la SPCA et de la Société protectrice des animaux de l’Ontario. “C’est le 10e anniversaire de la Journée nationale des cupcakes et nous espérons que vous vous joindrez à nous en vous laissant tenter par une sucrerie pour aider les animaux.”

Les recettes de la Journée nationale des cupcakes sont destinées aux soins urgents et à l’hébergement des animaux qui attendent

un foyer aimant. Faites de la Journée nationale du cupcake le jour le plus doux de l’année pour les animaux dans le besoin en vous inscrivant sur nationalcupcakeday.ca.

La Coalition ontarienne de la santé souligne les problèmes liés à la privatisation des soins de santé NICK LAURIN

CORNWALL, ON - La Coalition Ontarienne de la santé a tenu une présentation Zoom le mercredi 23 février afin de faire connaître sa campagne de lutte contre ce qu’elle perçoit comme une privatisation des soins de santé par le gouvernement provincial et pour des améliorations urgentes à apporter à notre système de santé public et sans but lucratif.

La présentation a commencé en montrant au public un clip de Christine Elliott, vicepremière ministre de l’Ontario, s’adressant à la presse au sujet de la privatisation.

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CORNWALL, ON - C’est aujourd’hui la Journée nationale des cupcakes™ et la SPCA et la Société protectrice des animaux de l’Ontario demandent aux gens d’aider les animaux dans le besoin.

La Journée nationale des cupcakes est organisée par la SPCA de l’Ontario pour soutenir les SPCA, les sociétés protectrices des animaux et les groupes de sauvetage participants à travers le Canada.La Journée nationale des cupcakes a lieu chaque année depuis 2012 et a permis de recueillir plus de 4,1 millions de dollars à ce jour.

En date du 28 février 2022, la SPCA a recueilli 85 478,75 $ de son objectif de 100 000 $.

La SPCA demande aux gens de soumettre leur concours de décoration de cupcakes et de collecter des fonds en ligne pour aider les animaux de leur communauté.

Les participants peuvent soit soumettre une photo de leur propre recette de cupcake, soit suivre la recette de cupcake à la nourriture du diable, offerte par Robin Hood, en visitant le site nationalcupcakeday.ca.

Si vous surveillez vos calories, participez au concours en préparant des petits gâteaux pour vos amis canins. Visitez le site nationalcupcakeday.ca pour obtenir la recette du gâteau pour chiot de Milk-Bone® - avec un glaçage à la patate douce !

Une autre façon de participer est d’appuyer une boulangerie locale en achetant un

pédiatriques, les dépistages du cancer, en nous assurant que nous pouvons élire des établissements de santé indépendants pour fonctionner et des hôpitaux privés», a déclaré Elliott.

Rainer Pethke, membre de la section de Cornwall de la Coalition Ontarienne de la santé, a parlé de son expérience personnelle face au système de santé de l’Ontario.

«Dans mon expérience personnelle, cela a été une dégradation importante pour ma mère de passer de soins sans but lucratif à des soins à but lucratif. Naturellement, le personnel est réduit au strict minimum, car il faut faire des profits», a déclaré Rainer Pethke.

Pour ma mère, cela signifie qu’ils appellent parfois en fin d’après-midi pour dire ``Je suis désolé, mais nous n’avons personne de disponible aujourd’hui``, alors qu’ils étaient censés être là pour le petit-déjeuner. Cela s’est produit consécutivement pendant un certain nombre de jours.»

Michael Hurley, président de l’Ontario Council of Hospital Unions et premier viceprésident du Syndicat canadien de la fonction

publique (SCFP) Ontario, a parlé des problèmes actuels de l’Ontario en matière de capacité hospitalière et des inconvénients de l’évolution vers un système de soins de santé privatisé.

«L’Ontario a un énorme problème de capacité en matière de soins de santé. Elle a le plus petit nombre d’hôpitaux et de personnel.

Non seulement de toutes les provinces du Canada, mais de tous les pays de l’OCDE et de tous les pays à économie développée. En ce qui concerne les soins de longue durée, elle est l’avant-dernière province du pays en termes de capacité», a déclaré Michael Hurley.

Michael Hurley a également souligné qu’au cours de cette pandémie, 4000 résidents de l’Ontario sont morts dans des établissements de soins de longue durée, ce qui représente le plus grand nombre de décès liés aux soins de longue durée de tous les pays à économie développée.

Selon une étude publiée dans le journal de l’American Medical Association, réalisée par des chercheurs canadiens, le taux de mortalité était de deux pour cent plus élevé dans les

hôpitaux privés que dans les hôpitaux sans but lucratif.

Randy Robinson, directeur pour l’Ontario du Centre canadien de politiques alternatives, souligne le manque de financement des services publics de l’Ontario, par rapport aux autres provinces.

«En ce qui concerne les dépenses des programmes, l’Ontario dépense 2000$ de moins par personne, par an, que la moyenne des autres provinces», a déclaré Randy Robinson.

«Avec 15 millions d’Ontariens, nous devrions dépenser 30 milliards de dollars de plus juste pour être dans la moyenne et cela représenterait une augmentation des dépenses d’environ 18%.»

La Coalition ontarienne de la santé mène une campagne de sensibilisation de deux mois, du 9 avril au 2 juin.

Pour plus d’informations, consultez la page Facebook de la Coalition ontarienne de la santé, ou visitez le site https://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca/.

L’UCDSB rend les masques optionnels Les comtés de SDG étudient la possibilité d’installer des pour les élèves de maternelle caméras sur les bras d’arrêt de bus NICK LAURIN CORNWALL, ON - le 23 février 2022, l’Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) a voté pour rendre le mandat du masque optionnel pour les élèves de la maternelle.

En octobre dernier, à la suite des recommandations du Dr. Paul Roumeliotis et du Dr Paula Stewart, les commissaires de l’UCDSB ont voté en faveur de l’inclusion des élèves de la maternelle dans l’obligation de porter un masque dans les écoles, à compter du 1er novembre.

Le 23 février, le président John McAllister est revenu sur la notion d’octobre en présentant une nouvelle motion visant à rendre le mandat du masque optionnel pour les élèves de maternelle.

La présentation du Dr. Paul Roumeliotis et du Dr. Paula Stewart au conseil portait sur le mandat du masque dans les écoles.

L’Ontario a exigé le mandat du masque à l’intérieur pour les élèves de la première à la douzième année. Selon M. Roumeliotis, les élèves de la maternelle sont fortement encouragés à porter un masque, mais ne sont pas tenus de le

faire.

«Une étude récente de Santé publique Ontario montre que le port du masque a permis de réduire l’incidence des infections au COVID», a ajouté le Dr. Roumeliotis.

Dr. Roumeliotis a reçu des courriels des deux côtés de la médaille, en faveur du maintien du mandat du masque dans les écoles et de ceux qui veulent que le mandat de masque soit arrêté immédiatement.

«En pédiatrie, en santé publique et en médecine, notre objectif est de trouver un équilibre entre la protection de l’enfant entre les aspects positifs et négatifs», a déclaré Roumeliotis. «Et nous croyons et je crois toujours, que les avantages l’emportent sur les risques.

Pour moi, le masquage n’est certainement pas une intervention invasive», a-t-il ajouté.

Les conseillers ont voté en faveur de la motion visant à rendre le masquage optionnel pour les élèves de la maternelle. Cette motion est entrée en vigueur immédiatement, le jeudi 24 février.

BY PHILLIP BLANCHER, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, TRADUIT PAR NICK LAURIN CORNWALL - Les comtés de SD&G étudieront la possibilité d’installer des caméras d’arrêt sur les autobus scolaires à la suite d’un appel à l’action lancé par l’Upper Canada District School Board à la fin de l’année dernière.

Le conseiller Steven Byvelds (South Dundas) a déposé une motion demandant au département des transports des comtés d’examiner ce qui est nécessaire pour rendre obligatoire l’installation de caméras d’arrêt sur tous les autobus scolaires circulant dans SD&G. «Il s’agit d’une motion visant à faire bouger les choses», a déclaré M. Byvelds au conseil, ajoutant que lui et le conseil ont besoin de plus d’informations sur la législation.

M. Byvelds a brièvement évoqué un accident mortel survenu en 1990, lorsqu’un conducteur a dépassé un autobus arrêté sur l’autoroute A31 près de Williamsburg, tuant un élève qui traversait la route. L’un des enfants de M. Byvelds se trouvait dans le bus.

«Tout ce que nous pouvons faire pour ralentir ces conducteurs, les sensibiliser ou les faire payer pour un problème pour lequel ils devraient s’arrêter est quelque chose que nous devrions au moins envisager», a-t-il déclaré.

En décembre 2021, l’UCDSB a adopté une motion du conseiller William Macpherson demandant aux quatre gouvernements municipaux de niveau supérieur que le conseil dessert

d’exiger des caméras d’arrêt sur les autobus.

SD&G est la première municipalité de palier supérieur à répondre à cet appel. Le UCDSB est également présent dans les comtés de Lanark, Leeds-Grenville et Prescott-Russell.

La province a mis à jour légalisation pour permettre aux caméras d’arrêt sur les autobus d’être traitées de la même manière qu’une caméra de feu rouge à une intersection.

La mise à jour de la Loi sur les infractions provinciales exige que les municipalités de palier supérieur et de palier simple adoptent un règlement pour rendre obligatoires les caméras et traiter les amendes pour toute infraction.

Le conseil municipal a appuyé la motion à l’unanimité. Le personnel présentera un rapport au conseil plus tard cette année.

Cet article a été initialement rédigé et publié dans The Morrisburg Leader.

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