Cornwall Seaway News December 28, 2022 Edition

As 2022 comes to a close, I am grateful for the opportunity to reflect back on the year and to look forward to what 2023 will bring.

Overall, 2022 was a good year for the City of Cornwall. The annual Year in Review was filled with good news stories. These include new businesses opening, existing businesses expanding, significant investments, and significant milestones to touch on a few areas. The Year in Review can now be read online on the Choose Cornwall website.

The major event for Council this year was the election, but there were other significant achievements. The beginning of the year saw Council approve the newly revised zoning by-law. We also saw the presentation and approval of the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan, along with the findings of the Mayor’s Housing Task Force. On the medical side, the City successfully recruited two more doctors through our medical recruitment programs. Meanwhile on the economic development side, the City sold the majority of the

remaining land in the business park, which will result in millions of dollars in new investments. This includes the proposed Great Wolf Lodge which will forever change the landscape of the City and Eastern Ontario once completed.

We will be starting 2023 with a number of challenges. The City will be hiring for a new CAO, a role which is critical to the operation of the City. We remain short staffed across the Corporation, and we also need to repair and rebuild our relationships with our unionized employees. Coupled with these internal challenges, are a number of external ones including inflation, the housing crisis, and doctor shortages.

So, where do we go from here? The CAO hiring process should be completed by March. I will be looking to engage with our unions to have productive dialogue on how to improve our relationship. The affordable housing project on McConnell will be ready for occupancy by June. The project on Pitt Street

Have a safe and joyous holiday season

Lachlan McDonald

3 Minutes with the Mayor

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH GLENGARRY

Now that the holidays are here it gives us time to reflect on the year we’ve had and to look forward to 2023. This time of year brings happiness, joy and a focus on family, friends

and loved ones sharing time together. I am continually in awe of the compassion and generosity of the residents of South Glengarry who make our community a special place to live.

Many thanks to the volunteers who made all 3 South Glengarry Santa Claus parades possible and all who attended to help with holiday spirit; all 3 events were fantastic. It has been a privilege to attend functions in the last few weeks as Mayor and to witness the

4 tips for eating well as you get older

Food occupies an essential place in your daily life, regardless of age. As you get older, changes in your body make it more important than ever to get the necessary nutrients. Here are some proven tips to help you ensure your body gets what it needs.

1. Drink regularly

The sensation of thirst diminishes with age. Therefore, keeping yourself well hydrated at all times is critical. Frequent small sips can help. In addition, consuming soups and fluid-rich foods like cucumber and melon, can quench your thirst while aiding digestion.

2. Enjoy your meal in good company

When you eat with friends and loved ones, you consume more and enjoy your food more fully. Social interactions make mealtime more exciting. This sense of pleasure can help you consume more of the nutrients your body needs.

3. Eat at regular times

As much as possible, establish set hours for eating your three daily meals and try to resist any loss of appetite. If your portions are on the small side, have a few healthy snacks between meals.

4.

Enhance your meals

Improve the flavour of your food by experimenting

with herbs and spices. You’ll give your tastebuds a treat and learn to appreciate new aromas. Be careful with meals that are very fatty, salty or sweet. Eating well gives you more energy, reduces your risk of injury and helps you preserve your autonomy and maintain good general health. To ensure you’re getting the food you need, visit a seniors’ community centre, try out a food delivery service or ask your loved ones for help. Do whatever it takes to make your mealtimes simple and enjoyable.

North will break ground in the first part of the year. I have already started some dialogue with partners about homelessness in the City and possible solutions. I plan to strike a task force to provide both short term and long term solutions. I also plan to strike a task force to review our medical recruitment and medical scholarship programs.

I am looking forward to working closely with Akwesasne on the Portlands project and believe that we will have a productive relationship moving forward. I am also looking forward to working closely with the Counties of SDG, and South Glengarry and South Stormont in particular, to build upon our existing partnerships, and looking forward as we establish new ones. When we work together, all of us will succeed together.

There are many other challenges the City needs to focus on which I hope to tackle with Council in the coming term. Unfortunately, I was not able to touch on them all here. In closing, I hope that everyone has a Merry

enjoyment of people and groups.

I offer my appreciation and thanks to our community for your continued collaboration, engagement, and support. I am proud to be your Mayor of South Glengarry.

As the New Year approaches and we roll into winter I am asking that residents work with us this season so that staff can provide services effectively and efficiently.

The Township employees work diligently to keep roads, sidewalks and facilities clear

during snowfall events. The Infrastructure Department strives to provide residents and taxpayers with quality services.

To Council and staff, it’s a pleasure to serve alongside you. Thank you for your dedication, commitment, and service to the residents of South Glengarry.

In closing, on behalf of everyone at the Township office we wish you a safe and joyous holiday season.

Follow the Evidence!

During the night of Sept. 19, 1910, a couple in Chicago Illinois, awoke and were immediately suspicious. Clarence Hiller went to investigate and soon after his wife heard a scuffle, followed by the sound of tumbling down the stairs. Two gunshots followed and then the front door slammed. She then went to investigate and found her husband Clarence dying at the bottom of the stairs. Police arrested a suspect, Thomas Jennings, a convicted burglar less than a mile away. His left arm was injured and he had a gun in his pocket. They needed more evidence to convict Jennings, so they scoured the Hiller home, and soon realized that the burglar/killer had entered through the kitchen window. Outside that window detectives discovered, imprinted in some fresh white paint which Clarence had applied the day before, four clear fingerprints from someone’s left hand. Now fingermarks were just coming into use in 1910, but to date, no one had ever been convicted of a crime based on fingerprint evidence. The judge eventually allowed it and history was made. Jennings was found guilty. Today, we are quite familiar with the premise for fingerprints and how unique they are to each person. You just touch an object and you will deposit a mark that can be

retrieved, even decades later and entered into court as reliable evidence!

Another type of evidence, similar to fingerprints, can establish with astounding accuracy that indeed Jesus Christ was the Messiah and Saviour predicted to come into the world as history records over 2000 years ago. Our belief is that Jesus of Nazareth, born of Mary, was the One who fulfilled all the predictions made for the Messiah, written hundreds of years before his birth! He was the only one in history to fit the prophetic fingerprints, which may number over 350.

The odds that Jesus could have fulfilled even 8 of these Old Testament messianic prophecies was: one in one hundred million billion. Mathematician Peter W. Stoner has calculated the possibility of one man, Jesus of Nazareth fulfilling even 48 is a number beyond comprehension: 1:10157

We suggest that evidence can only be ignored with great difficulty! This Christmas, the Good News of the Gospel is truly intellectually convincing and satisfying.

Luke 2:11 reads: “Today in the town of David a saviour has been born. He is Christ the Lord!”

Pastor Jim

Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year.

MAYOR TOWNDALE

RESOLUTIONS (YUCK) IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE. How about a resolution to have more Fun and Socialize in 2023. Here’s your opportunity to dance the winter away with the GLENGARRY TARTANS Alexandria. Sundays January-April 2023. Easy Modern Square Dancing! New Beginners & Social Dance Group. You’re invited to learn a few steps & add some FUN to your New Year’s resolutions. JANUARY 8,2023 & JANUARY 15, 2023 OPEN HOUSE 2pm to 3pm - no cost/no obligation. La Fraternite, 49 St. Paul Street, Alexandria. Info: Marcelle 613-525-4835 or Carole 613931-1783. We dance for Fun, Fitness & Friendship & we are not professional dancers. Casual attire/comfy shoes. VAX required MASKS voluntary.

BINGO AT ANAF Mondays and Thursdays. Doors open at 10am. Bingo starts at 12pm. Bingos to resume on Mon. Jan. 9, 2023. Euchre to resume on Wed. Jan. 11, 2023.

CORNWALL NEWCOMERS CLUB welcomes women who have moved in the last 4 years to Cornwall and the SD&G Counties. Info: Henriette 613-330-9039.

IS SOMEONE’S DRINKING BOTHERING YOU? You are not alone. There is help and hope. Call 613-937-4880 or visit www. al-anon.org

MUSIC MATINEE & DINNER on Sun. Jan 15th 2-6 pm featuring the Hillbilly Highway. Cardinal Legion, 105 Legion Way, Cardinal. Tickets avail at the door. Info: Mariette 613-361-2214

BEREAVED FAMILIES of ONTARIOSOUTH EASTERN REGION. Open Support and Share Adult group sessions held monthly every 3rd Thursday at the Starbrite center located at 343 Pitt St. Info: 613-936-7470.

CORNWALL WESLEYAN CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10:00 am Kids Konnect ( Ages 4 -12 years ) Nursery available. Bible Studies resume January 5th, in person or via zoom. Info.613-936-9166 or cornwallwesleyan@gmail.com or www.cornwallwesleyanchurch.on.ca

SEAWAY WINDS CONCERT BAND invites musicians to join us. Rehearsals every Wednesday, 6:45pm to 8:45pm at The Salvation Army Community Church, 500 York Street. Info: Ralph Bough at 613-362-4881.

CORNWALL COMFORT QUILTS are handmade for and given to Cancer patients. Info: Nicole 613 935-5593, Janice 613 9361951. Email: Mcintyren58@hotmail.com.

SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER: will be held on the last Friday of the month except during December. The next fundraiser will be on Jan. 27th at Knights of Columbus, 205 Amelia St. (downstairs) from 11:30am-1 pm and 4-6:30 pm.

CORNWALL NEW HORIZONS BAND meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3:30 pm at St. Felix de Valois Church Hall. Info: Pat 613-931-1580 or email: gplem2904@ gmail.com or visit us on facebook.

SEAWAY TOASTMASTERS CLUB. Join us every second and fourth Tuesday, at the Cornwall Public Library, at 6:15pm. Meeting starts at 6:30 sharp. Info: Laura, 613 551 3252.

SEAWAY FIBROMYALGIA GROUP. Aqua Fitness Group, Cornwall Aquatic Center every Tues. & Fri. from 12-1pm. Info: Judy 613-330-0588 or Leona 613-931-2874.

GLENGARRY HISTORY SPEAKERS SERIES EVENT Wed., Jan. 4 at 7:30 pm. Upstairs at the Glengarry Sports Palace, 170 Macdonald Blvd., Alexandria. Glengarry History Speakers Series: Railway Telegraphy in the early 20th Century by Graeme Roy, vice president of Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR BOOKS AND ITEMS of a religious nature, visit “Catholic Information Centre” Mon.- Fri.10am-4pm 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, join us on Facebook, and email at cornwallareasupport@myeloma.ca.

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

LADIES AUXILLIARY BREAKFAST Sun., Jan 29 from 8-11:30 am at 105 Legion Way, Cardinal.

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

SEAWAY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB, 506 Pitt St open for all activities. Info: (613) 932-4969.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Fish and Chips. Every Friday from 4:30-6:30. Take out or eat in. Order: 613-933-2362.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB Bonville. Breakfast every Sunday 8-noon. Info: Roly 613-932-9396.

SEAWAY STRINGS is a group of fiddlers who meet every Wednesday afternoon from 1 - 3 pm at the Seaway Senior Citizens Club at 506 Pitt St. Info: Rick 613 932 2872.

THE MOCCASIN RAILROAD CLUB meets at 7 pm the first Wednesday of each month at the Centre Charles Emile Claude, 146B Chevrier Avenue. Modellers and rail enthusiasts. Info: John Kelly, 613 930-5646.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY Executive next meeting is Jan.4, 2023 at the Legion on Second St. Executive at 6:30 pm and General at 7 pm.

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB Country Music Night on Jan. 14th at the Lion’s Club in Bonville. Supper served at 6 pm. Info: Marland 613-936-3625

CORNWALL TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB Let’s Play Euchre Jan. 11 & 25 at 7 pm. Info Roly 613-932-9396.

NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL on Sat., Dec. 31 from 8pm-1am at Knights of Columbus Hall. Info: 613-932-7600.

CORNWALL WESLEYAN CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10 a.m. Upcoming: Sunday, Jan.1st New Years Day Service at 11:00 a.m. Info.936-9166 or cornwallwesleyan@gmail.com

CARDINAL LEGION New Year’s Levee Open House Jan.1st 12-3 pm at 105 Legion Way, Cardinal.

THE CORNWALL LEGION BRANCH 297 SENIORS OVER 60 CLUB Bid Euchre will be held on Thurs., Jan. 12th, 19th and 26th in the main hall, starting at 1 pm.

CORNWALL LEGION BRANCH 297 SENIORS OVER 60 CLUB next monthly luncheon, meeting and bingo will be held on Thurs. Jan. 5 starting at noon.

Cornwall hospital managing moderate respiratory virus surge

Hospital urges people to get vaccinated against influenza and be kind towards healthcare workers this holiday season.

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) continues to manage a moderate surge of patients suffering from respiratory illness this virus season, primarily influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and some COVID-19.

CCH is seeing more instances of younger children visiting the Emergency Department with symptoms of respiratory illness and being admitted with influenza or RSV.

Although CCH continues to see high patient volumes, there have been no service disruptions and the hospital has implemented various mitigation measures to address the surge, including action plans for paediatric patients arriving with symptoms of respiratory illness, and additional beds allocated specifically for paediatric patients.

As we enter the holiday season and spend more time with children, family, and friends, CCH would like to remind local families of the importance of getting vaccinated against influenza, especially this year due to the surge of infections.

“Children, adults 65 years and older, and people living with certain chronic conditio ns are at increased risk of suffering from serious flu complications; and for many, the flu can be more dangerous than the common cold. Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others against flu and will help keep patients out of hospital,” explains Dr. Anastasios Boubalos, Chief of Staff at Cornwall

Hospital. “Seeing as flu season typically peaks in February and can continue into the spring, it is not too late to get your flu shot, and there is no better time than before the holidays,” adds Dr. Boubalos.

CCH would also like to remind the community that its Emergency Department has been extremely busy during this virus season. Please remember that patients are triaged based on the severity of their symptoms and the sickest patients are always seen first. We understand this may seem frustrating for those who have been waiting a long time for care, but the Emergency Department prioritizes life saving and urgent procedures. The hospital is devoted to ensuring that all patients will be seen by a physician, but there may be a wait time depending on the urgency.

“Many of our committed healthcare workers will be delivering care to our community over the holidays. We would ask that if you visit the hospital, including our Emergency Department, that you please be understanding, patient, kind and respectful with our staff and physicians,” urges Jeanette Despatie, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cornwall Hospital. “On behalf of CCH, I wish everyone in our community a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a safe and healthy New Year,” adds Despatie.

You can find your nearest flu vaccine clinic by visiting www.eohu.ca. More information on the Emergency Department at Cornwall Hospital can be found at www.cornwallhospital.ca/en/emergency.

fresh and confident over the holiday season, seven hairstylists volunteered their time and did 77 haircuts for individuals and families using Agapè services.

The idea for Free Haircut Day originally came from an Agapè Centre volunteer and St. Lawrence College student who also works at First Choice. From there, they organized the first one in the spring of 2022.

“I think we’ll do it every six months and I think we’ll do it again in the spring before it gets hot out,” said Agapè Centre Executive

volunteer, sharing that she had about four more volunteers willing to come than the space would allow.

“It feels so good to be able to give back to the community, especially with everything that has gone on with all of the sicknesses and COVID,” said Crowder, “We’re so glad that they invited us to come back and do this today. It feels good to look good, so they’re going to leave feeling amazing, but we get to leave here feeling even better. Its what we love to do and were so lucky and fortunate to have this opportunity.”

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You’re under pressure, and your finances are stressing you out. It’s not always easy to find balance in life. When you want a little solitude, there are plenty of people around you. When you find yourself alone, you’ll want friends for company.

This week, you’ll take the opportunity to make online and in-store returns or exchanges. You’ll also find some fantastic deals and won’t mind treating yourself to some well-deserved luxury.

If you’re on vacation, take the opportunity to do outdoor activities with family and friends. You desperately need to move your body. Even if you’re single, you’ll go on several outings that satisfy your

CANCER You’ll be confused and easily distracted at times. Your growing fatigue will catch up with you. Try to use your time off to rest and recharge. Perhaps you have too much to do.

LEO Let the good times roll! You’ll have several opportunities to celebrate and be invited to several parties. A large and demanding client base at work will make you feel overwhelmed. You’ll be pressed for time.

VIRGO Time is precious, and you can’t neglect any of your responsibilities. Your boss may ask you to return to work after taking time off. Your family will also demand your time and attention.

LIBRA A getaway or trip may get organized spontaneously. You’ll also be excited about the idea of learning something new. If that’s what you’re doing, you’ll take returning to school seriously.

SCORPIO You’ll feel emotional as you kick off the New Year. Both in your professional and personal life, new challenges will arise to mark a stimulating new beginning.

SAGITTARIUS Pay attention: you may have a misunderstanding with someone close to you, which could disrupt your daily life. You’ll have to tread lightly with some people who’ll make you feel like you’re walking on eggshells.

CAPRICORN You can no longer put off cleaning your home. The festivities are over, and it’s time to get to business. In your professional life, you’ll land your dream job after a colleague unexpectedly quits.

It’s an excellent time to learn how to care for and respect yourself. You’ll also discover what you’re passionate about in life and take the first steps toward more rewarding challenges.

Whether you have time off, you’ll spend the week with your family, or at least in your home. You could take advantage of the next few days to reconsider your decor and move some furniture around to

Stay Clear,

Safe this holiday season

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) reminds the public to stay safe this holiday season and obey all warning signs, fencing and booms near its hydroelectric stations and dams.

Changing water currents and flows near our stations mean when the ice starts to form, it will be thin and not safe for recreation. Even ice that looks safe may not be. If you’re enjoying the outdoors this holiday season, please remember to stay clear and stay safe. For more information about water safety, please visit: www.opg.com/watersafety Quick facts • OPG operates 66

hydroelectric stations and 241 dams on 24 Ontario river systems. • Despite continued warnings, some people disregard our signs and barriers, putting themselves at risk. • OPG works with Ontario Provincial Police to enforce these warnings and police could lay charges. Quote

“The holidays can be a great time to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends”, said Paul Seguin, OPG SVP, Renewable Generation. “But water levels can change quickly and without warning, making ice con ditions unpredictable and dangerous. Warning signs, safety booms, fences and barriers are there for your safety, no matter the season.”

Eric Duncan

3 Minutes with the MP

MP FOR STORMONT, DUNDAS & SOUTH GLENGARRY

After two and a half long years, thankfully, this year has seen a long overdue return to normal for the most part. Pandemic restrictions, virtual or cancelled events have meant countless lost opportunities to connect with you and hear what’s on your mind. Fortunately, with the return of fairs, festivals, and the local events we all enjoy, it was great to be back out in our wonderful community in person again.

Both in Ottawa and here at home, the pace has been quite busy. This fall, I was honoured to once again be appointed to the Conservative Leadership Team by our exciting new Leader, Pierre Poilievre, as the Caucus-Party Liaison. Throughout the fall parliamentary session, Conservatives, under Pierre’s leadership have been clear and consistent in our demands to the Liberal Government: no tax increases, cut wasteful spending and get inflation under control. With this message, Conservatives are building momentum across the country. Canadians are telling us that they want a new Prime Minister, and I agree.

My Conservative colleagues and I held the Trudeau Liberals to account on the issues affecting you, including and especially the cost-of-living crisis. We have

fought to make life more affordable for you and your family by opposing the tripling of the carbon tax and the tax on food and home heating.

In border communities like ours, the ArriveCan app was an expensive and unnecessary barrier that caused significant issues for countless local residents.

Conservatives were instrumental in exposing this $54 million dollar waste of money and highlighting the difficulties that Canadians were experiencing, resulting in the Liberals ultimately scrapping ArriveCan.

By now, it is obvious that this government is not immune to scandal and bad judgement. Their most recent attack on law-abiding, outdoor loving rural Canadians seeks to ban countless rifles and shotguns used for legitimate hunting purposes. Conservatives, and even some Liberal backbenchers, have been vocally opposed to this sneaky gun grab that will do nothing to slow the increasing crime rates in Canada. We will always be the voice of rural Canadians and fight back against this unjust ban on hunting rifles.

Looking ahead to the new year, the issues that we’ve raised in Parliament will continue to dominate the agenda. With the Liberals doubling down on unaffordable tax increases and inflation still out of control, 2023 looks to be a tough year for Canadian families and businesses.

Here at home, I will remain vocal about the priorities of our community and the kind, caring and generous people who live here

and deserve better from their federal government. In the counties, I’ve heard from farmers about the unfair fertilizer tariffs they are being forced to pay. Water levels in the St. Lawrence River need to be addressed. In Cornwall, I will continue to advocate for service and station improvements at the VIA Rail Station and hope to see

progress on the waterfront lands owned by Transport Canada.

As your voice in Ottawa, you can count on me to keep fighting for you, your family and our community.

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and all the best in 2023.

Eric Duncan, MP Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry

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We’re great at helping!

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The great thing about our city is that when the chips are down, we rise to the occasion.

Now look, this isn’t the first time we have used this space to extoll the virtues of our great community. In the past we have noted that when disaster strikes, Cornwall and area is there to help. When a house burns down, there’s typically a fundraiser scheduled before the smoke is cleared.

We’re good at helping. Our community houses refugees, we take care of our own and we do our best to make the holiday season happy. Do we ever.

If you took a ride down Water Street in Cornwall on December 21, you likely know exactly what we’re talking about. The annual Christmas Children’s Fund event took place, headquartered at the Cornwall Civic Complex. Throughout the day (and the evening) streams of vehicles filtered into the complex parking lot to drop off donations for needy

individuals.

This included everything from food for Christmas meals, to toys and gifts for young people.

The stream of traffic NEVER stopped.

Organizers noted that cars began lining up before sunrise. By mid-morning the length of vehicles on Montreal Road/Water Street stretched from Brookdale Avenue all the way to Marlborough.

That’s a distance of about two kilometres.

And it just kept coming.

Auxiliary police were called in to help shepherd motorists through the labyrinth at the complex – and everyone was smiling.

Dozens, maybe hundreds of black garbage bags were located in the salons at the complex, each one filled with toys and treats for children. An army of local volunteers worked from morning to night, ensuring that every needy family who showed up got an opportunity to bring something home.

To all their needs, especially at Christmas!

In last week’s column about the man soliciting for money, I started with, “I feel as if I’m walking through a mine field. With apprehension and caution, here I go.” Well, here I go again. The following is the gist of the conversation I had with a reader who shared his observations about what I wrote.

He started with, “I took a couple of days to reflect and reread your article. There are a number of sub plots within the short story, the irate man who belittled the individual as a lazy immigrant is one. We need immigrants in Canada, however only on our terms it seems.

“Secondly the kindness of the woman stranger who seems to have had an inkling of how difficult it must be to be a stranger in our land.”

“Thirdly Yubi’s conclusion to you “You go away and leave me alone.” If as you said Yubi is from Romania the vestiges of the dictators

Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu are still prominent in Romania that is to trust very few. He had to wonder at your offer which was quite generous as to what were the strings attached. Is he on some kind of social assistance which precludes him getting paid for work? Are you an agent of the state? Is he far enough away from his Romanian home that they will never know about his begging for money. Perhaps the picture could have alarmed him for fear of shame.”

“Did he see you take a picture of him?” To that concern, I explained to my reader that it was taken from a considerable distance, with a telephoto lens, just as I do when shooting a vigilant, easily put to flight bird.

I was then given his last comment on what I had written. “Once again, I think the story has meaning for this upcoming Holy Season Joseph and Mary became refugees to escape the depraved Herod. We Canadians stem from

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Are you surprised by any of this? You shouldn’t be. We do Christmas right, here in Cornwall and area.

There was even a car service for those in need who could not arrange, or afford, transportation to the complex to pick up their Christmas supplies. A small group of volunteers from the Kinsmen Club ensured they got their holiday wares by delivering the items. For free.

Organizers admit that as many as 2,000 toys were handed out this year. That’s a lot of smiling faces on Christmas morning.

The annual Christmas Children’s Fund activities have been a staple in

our city since 1948. Next year will mark 75 years of giving. The operation at the complex almost has an assembly line or military quality to it. Perhaps that’s why the event was headquartered at the Cornwall Armoury for a time.

Despite all the challenges that come with organizing a multitude of people, places, food and toys, it’s clear the 74th edition of the Children’s Christmas Fund was completed without so much as a hiccup.

Congratulations to organizers, who nailed it once again this year.

We can’t wait for number 75.

immigrant families, except our Indigenous citizens. Our families have had decades perhaps centuries to become adjusted to an ever-evolving Canadian culture.”

“Many of our current immigrants come from war-torn countries where incredible brutality existed. They also came from countries where people starve continually. All of this to say it may take a generation of a family to leave the wounds of where they came from to be able to learn to trust the people of their new home, adapt both financially and emotionally to a new way of life. Our history tells us that we have been, and can be, a welcoming people and in the case of welcoming, not one-way fits all.”

I really appreciate any feedback I receive from my readers. That person’s observations were among the most perceptive I’ve ever received. If you have any observations to share with me, please do.

THAT MAY HAVE BEEN THE BEST AVAILABLE – When the exhausted couple appeared at the door of the Bethlehem Ritz Inn, all they got was the parking garage for donkeys. If we give to the needy the best of our ability, so be it. That’s what Charity demands, nothing more, nothing less.

(Photo by Nick Wolochatiuk)

Law put damper on new year’s festivities

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Ontario’s draconian liquor laws put a damper on New Year’s Eve celebrations in Cornwall as 1962 was was ushered in.

Since Dec. 31, 1961 fell on a Sunday, the first in almost a decade, that meant licensed establishments in Ontario remained closed. It was the last time the liquor act put a damper on New Year’s Eve celebrations in Ontario.

Turned out that the biggest public New Year’s bash was at the Capitol Theatre which featured ringing in the new year with a movie.

Across the river, in New York State, it was party time. The Standard-Freeholder carried ads for New Year’s Eve parties at Massena hotels.

Some licensed establishments in Cornwall replaced the traditional New Year’s Eve party with a New Year’s Day party.

Just wasn’t the same.

DECEMBER 1961: Cornwall’s first chiropractic clinic was established at 123 Amelia St. by J. P. Beaumont. In those days, chiropractors were shunned by the medical community and were not allowed to call themselves doctors. ... Shirley’s Restaurant, 44 Second St. W., had Christmas dinner – turkey with cranberry sauce or prime rib roast – for $1.75. ... Cornwall’s biggest jewellery heist was pulled off by thieves who police determined used a master key to gain entry through the front door of Warren’s Jewellers, 12 Second St. E., after the store closed for the weekend on Saturday evening. They made off with $20,000 worth of diamond rings and watches. Police said it was the work of professionals. ... Cornwall service club members delivered 528 Christmas food baskets to needy local families. ... Construction of the new St. Columban’s Hall, to replace the old hall on Pitt Street, was nearing

completion. Cost of the hall, paid by the parish, was $500,000. ... Cornwall Collegiate Raiders lost in the semi-final round of the prestigious Carleton University Invitational Basketball Tournament. They were eliminated 48-46 by Toronto St. Michael’s who went on to win the tournament. Cornwall’s John Morgan had 22 points and finished the tournament with 44 points, second best in the tournament. ... Bob Kilger and Ron Branchaud each had two goals as Cornwall Refrigeration Royals downed Morrisburg Orfuns 4-1 in a Cornwall Junior Hockey League game at the Water Street Arena.

Hey, Hamilton Bulldogs. Check out the Ed Lumley Arena.

The Ontario Hockey League team is looking for a temporary home for the next two seasons.

The OntarioFirst Centre (formerly the Copps Arena) is shutting down after the current hockey season for major renovations that are expected to take two hockey seasons to complete. It’s a complete rebuild.

So, after receiving the “eviction” notice two weeks ago, team owner Michael Andlauer started shopping for a temporary home for his club.

When he caught wind of the situation in Hamilton, Cornwall Mayor Justin Towndale let the Bulldogs know that Cornwall has a great facility which was showcased during the World Junior A Hockey Challenge.

A move to Cornwall is, at best, a long shot but there is nothing wrong with putting out the welcome mat.

The Bulldogs intend to return to Hamilton when the rink is rejuvenated and no doubt want to stay close to home and their fan base. Brantford and Burlington are possibilities, given they are a short distance (by Southern standards) from Hamilton.

HERE AND THERE: Team U.S.A. which won the World Junior A Challenge in Cornwall last week had a line-up with five players drafted by National Hockey League teams. One of the five is Sam Rinzel of the United States

StampBlankz launch at Cline House Gallery

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Fifty-four-year-old Stacey Case has worked in the screenprinting and design industry for thirty years. Eight months ago, he moved to Cornwall from Hamilton and decided to pick up an old hobby – and launch a new product – StampBlankz.

“I used to work in an art supply store, and I had the idea for blank rubber stamps. Then I forgot about it, and I moved on with my life,” he explains, “I wanted to start carving rubber stamps again after 30 years. So, I went and looked for blank rubber stamps and they still didn’t exist.”

Case contacted a woodworker friend and started making his own blanks. People asked for them and he shared some, asking himself why no one had made these before. People were really enjoying them so he

contacted an art supply store in Brockville called Medium Effort, where he teaches screenprinting, and asked if they wanted to stock them.

They said yes.

Soon after, Stacey went to Toronto and did another sales pitch, stocking StampBlankz in three more stores. At that point, he knew he was on to something. Case has applied to appear on Season 18 of Dragon’s Den for financial support and help from the Dragons for his product.

StampBlankz come in three different sizes of rubber stamps to carve. Made right here in Cornwall, they have contoured wood handles made from reclaimed Canadian red oak. Sold in screenprinted and stamped cardboard boxes, each features four StampBlankz in three different sizes.

On December 17th, Case hosted a

(Junior) Hockey League Waterloo Black Hawks. The 6-foot-4 defenceman was drafted in the first round (25th overall) by the Chicago Blackhawks last June. He will play for the University of Minnesota next season. ... A total of 120 scouts (NHL, college and major junior) took in the tournament. ... TSN analyst Craig Button, who provided colour commentary for the Sunday television broadcasts, noted he was a frequent visitor to the Ed Lumley Arena as a youngster living in Montreal, tagging along with his father, an NHL scout, to watch the Royals. ... Great line by another member of the TSN crew who said Royals’ history dripped from the girders of the Lumley Arena. ... Had to chuckle when the TSN play-by-play announcer mentioned that ex-Royal defenceman Jim Kyte is the only “legally blind” player to play in the NHL. Think he meant “legally deaf”. The comment conjured up an image of Kyte playing with a white hockey stick and wearing a tinted visor.

THIS AND THAT: Further proof that there is life after political death: Patrick Brown, former Ontario Conservative leader, is mayor of Brampton. He still bears the scars from being stabbed in the back by his own party and a media smear job. Former Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca has re-invented himself as mayor of Vaughan. Oh yes. Then there is former NDP provincial leader Andrea Horwath who is the new mayor of Hamilton.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a year-end television interview that he has no plans to retire. When you think of it, he has spent most of his life living in public housing. (He grew up at 24 Sussex).

TRIVIA: In 1948, the Cornwall Golds coached by this future mayor of Cornwall won the Canadian Intermediate Women’s Basketball championship.

TRIVIA ANSWER: Frosty the Snowman’s nose was made from a button.

QUOTED: “Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up late on New Year’s Eve. Middle age is when you’re forced to.”

—Bill Vaughan

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Open Letter to the Mayor and City Council of Cornwall:

We are the presidents of each of the unions representing municipal employees across the City of Cornwall. We come together to express our frustration with City of Cornwall’s continuous and intentional obstruction of efforts to resolve workplace issues without resorting to expensive arbitration. We are unaware of any responsible municipality in Ontario that has a labour relations policy that sends all issues to costly arbitration. This attitude by Cornwall City managers is neither responsible management of taxpayer’s money, nor a constructive approach to dispute resolution. Morale across the entire City has reached a new low.

Together we call upon the new mayor and new city council to intervene to find practical solutions to these ongoing problems. The City cannot abandon its responsibilities to the public and its workforce by simply refusing to address workplace issues. We urge the mayor and council to speak with us for the purpose of renewing our labour-management relationships, with a commitment to good faith efforts to resolve issues locally.

On behalf of Cornwall’s Municipal Workers: Cornwall Professional Fire Fighters Association

Amalgamated Transit Workers Union Loc. 946

Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 5734 (Paramedics)

Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 234 (Outside Workers)

Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3251 (Inside Workers)

December 12, 2022

Amanda Paelieps, (paramedics) Matt Levac, ATU Scott Cain, CUPE 234 Caleb Roach, CUPE 3251 Jason Crites, CPFFA 849

product launch at Cline House Gallery where families could try out StampBlankz for themselves.

“The StampBlankz launch was a total success! I found a store in Cornwall - Life’s Little Pleasures - and they’re carrying our sample boxes, plus carving tools and stamp pads! And art teachers inquired about bulk orders for their classrooms. Families tried out stamps and made lots of purchases. I’m a lucky man, thanks everyone!” he shared.

Stacey also teaches screenprinting at Cline House Gallery and may expand his classes to places like Alexandria and Vankleek Hill.

“I think printing is amazing. Like duplication, photocopiers, rubber stamps, I love all this stuff so if I can share the knowledge that I’ve acquired in the last 30 years of working in the business, I will.”

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On the menu this week: East End Eats FOODIES OF CORNWALL & SDG:

Cold Platter Catering

If you’re willing to branch out from the East Court Mall area, Cold Platter Catering is a versatile hidden gem in the East End. Many people know of their catering, but what some don’t know is that owner Brenda Lee Legault makes amazing soups and sandwiches with homemade bread from Monday to Friday

“The plan is to continue to grow. We don’t necessarily have to be the biggest, but we want to be the best in terms of what we have to offer,” said Gilles, who eventually left trucking to help Brenda run Cold Platter Catering.

Gilles now manages the company logistics like ordering and inventory, as well as a branch of Cold Platter Catering, called Reliable Tent Rentals, where tents can be set up for events up to 200 people. Brenda does most of the cooking with help from her brother Richard Lanois and sister Darlene Guindon.

A few of their specialties are weddings, funerals, and corporate events. Cold Platter Catering also prepares meals for seniors on Fridays for delivery or pick up. They make everything homemade and pride themselves on using high quality ingredients like St. Alberts cheese.

Different kinds of catering they offer include hot buffet, exquisite plate, cold plat ters, and charcuterie (mini for individuals and trays for groups). They also offer a hot buffet restaurant style that can be dropped off in big pans. Brenda enjoys adding unique details, i.e., turning cucumber slices into little flowers for her charcuterie boards.

here so we can serve the community,” she added.

The Legault family also likes giving back to the community. Once a year the couple picks a non-profit or charity in the city and does a fundraising BBQ with DJ entertainment. This year their BBQ benefited the Agape Centre, in 2020 it was the Boys and Girls Club.

Fat Bastard Burrito

If you’re a burrito fan, I suggest you run –not walk – to Fat Bastard Burrito! After some anticipation and delays due to COVID,

Patel told Seaway News that his partners own multiple locations of the Fat Bastard franchise in Ottawa and Kingston. They are now part-owners of the Cornwall location.

When asked why he chose to open this franchise in Cornwall, Patel explained, “The food itself. There are plenty of Mexican based franchises out there in the market but here we cook everything in house.”

He shared that he first tried Fat Bastard Burrito Co. in Kingston and Toronto.

“I don’t want to use any names of the big guys, but other franchises have the food premade or precooked. It’s just warmed up and served to the customers whereas here we cook everything in house were – just about to cook the ground beef as you see,” he said, pointing out the kitchen.

Boustan has served authentic Lebanese food in downtown Montreal since 1986. Now they have over 50 locations in Quebec and are expanding into other areas, like

“I wanted to get out of trucking, so I decided to do some catering part time and see how it goes,” she explained, “I was doing it on the weekend on my time off at home for family and friends and it just started growing from there.”

After Brenda’s catering company grew, they had to find a commercial space. They moved into a place in St. Andrews for about 8 months before finding current location on Campbell Street just over three years ago.

When asked about her recipes and how she got into cooking, Brenda shared, “Well, my mother was a soup lady. She made soup every day for us, and we were five in the family. It’s just out of my head, I say, “What am I going to make today?’ and I throw it all together, from scratch with the spices and everything. Some people come here just for my soups.”

“In the new year I’m going to be hiring a chef to help because me doing all the cooking. Alone I can only do so much, and it keeps growing. We want cold platter catering to be top notch so we’re going to get some help in

“With things getting expensive I thought Cornwall was a great opportunity,” he said, “I feel like this is going to be the new Hamilton. Hamilton is in the GTA, it’s close to Toronto and everything is right there. We have Ottawa which is the capital of the country just one hour away and Montreal is 50 minutes. Looking to the future and considering current circumstances I think this is the best spot.”

Customer favorites include their chicken pita, deliciously seasoned beef shawarma, and kebabs. Boustan also offer a wide array of vegetarian specials.

Owner Rahman Khalilur and his partners (including family) also run three Boustan restaurants in Montreal. Khalilur, who has been in Cornwall for three years, and moved here from his hometown of Montreal for his children’s education.

“People are very happy, and I am happy. So, far the response is good,” he told Seaway News.

Although he is busy with the store now, Rahman shared that since moving to Cornwall he has enjoyed the waterfront and fishing.

Becoming bird friendly

Angela Parker Eco Update

SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT COORDINATOR

CITY OF CORNWALL

Did you know there are three billion fewer birds in North America today than 50 years ago? Much of this loss has been caused by human activities such as window and car collisions, habitat removal, and predation by domestic cats. The ongoing biodiversity crisis in Canada has caused a loss of more than 29% of North American bird species, most greatly affecting the backyard birds that people have come to know and love such as sparrows and juncos. To address local biodiversity loss, the City of Cornwall and local community groups are working together to become a certified Bird Friendly City.

Nature Canada’s Bird Friendly Certification Program was developed to provide cities

with clear standards which reflect what they need to do to make their communities safer for birds. Recommended actions include the protection and restoration of natural habitat, increased climate resiliency, and improved community outreach and education.

To take the first step towards certification, the City of Cornwall, Raisin Region Conservation Authority, River Institute, and Cornwall Birding Club have assembled a “Bird Team” to promote a safer urban environment for birds. The Bird Team hopes to achieve entry-level Bird Friendly City certification in 2023 and will strive for higher levels over time as more bird-friendly initiatives take place throughout the community.

If you are interested in helping Cornwall become a Bird Friendly City, email aparker@ cornwall.ca. For more information on the Bird Friendly City certification program, check out naturecanada.ca.

Le BSEO avise de la sévérité de la grippe pour les jeunes enfants

La hausse des hospitalisations se poursuivant, le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO) avise les résidents de la sévérité des infections de grippe parmi les jeunes enfants et revient sur l’importance du vaccin antigrippal pour les protéger de la maladie.

Bien que la grippe soit une maladie saisonnière répandue, contrairement au rhume, elle peut causer des symptômes graves et des complications. Présentement, les hôpitaux de la région voient un plus grand nombre de cas de grippe et du virus respiratoire syncytial (VRS) que de COVID-19, tant chez les enfants que les adultes. Les enfants de moins de 5 ans sont particulièrement à risque de complications graves en raison de leur système immunitaire en développement et de petites voies respiratoires, et les hôpitaux pédiatriques de la région connaissent des vagues d’hospitalisations critiques dont la plupart consistent de cas de grippe et du VRS.

Le vaccin antigrippal est la meilleure protection contre la grippe. Il est fortement recommandé à tous ceux qui courent des risques élevés de complications, surtout aux enfants de 6 mois à 5 ans. Le vaccin antigrippal est disponible sans frais à tous ceux qui sont âgés 6 mois et plus et qui vivent, travaillent ou fréquentent l’école en Ontario.

Les bébés de moins de 6 mois ne sont pas assez vieux pour recevoir le vaccin antigrippal et sont à risques encore plus grands de complications et de maladie grave exigeant l’hospitalisation. Si vous avez un jeune enfant dans votre vie, il vous est recommandé de vous faire vacciner puisque cela peut aider à

le protéger de la grippe que vous pourriez lui transmettre.

« Les enfants ont généralement été épargnés par les effets plus graves de la COVID-19, mais la grippe est différente. Malheureusement, la grippe peut s’avérer très dangereuse pour les enfants, et elle est particulièrement sévère cette année en plus d’être arrivée plus tôt que d’habitude », déclare le Dr Paul Roumeliotis, Médecin hygiéniste du BSEO. « Prendre rendez-vous pour vous faire vacciner ainsi que votre enfant, est une des meilleures choses à faire pour veiller à sa santé et prévenir son hospitalisation. »

D’autres moyens de prévenir la propagation de la maladie sont de porter un masque dans les lieux publics intérieurs bondés, se laver souvent les mains à l’eau savonneuse ou au nettoyant pour les mains, désinfecter les endroits touchés souvent, éternuer et tousser dans votre coude ou votre manche, et rester à la maison si vous êtes malade.

Si votre enfant présente des symptômes ou une maladie sévère de la grippe, consultez immédiatement le médecin, incluant vous présenter à l’urgence de l’hôpital local.

Le vaccin antigrippal est disponible présentement dans les pharmacies participantes et chez les fournisseurs de soins de santé. Le BSEO offre également l’immunisation contre la grippe dans ses bureaux aux enfants de moins de 5 ans et aux membres de leur foyer, sur rendez-vous seulement. Pour en savoir plus sur la grippe et le vaccin antigrippal, consultez BSEO.ca.

L’Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital ouvre un centre d’évaluation clinique des maladies respiratoires à Alexandria

L’Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) et le Bureau de santé de l’est de l’Ontario (BSEO) annoncent l’ouverture d’un centre d’évaluation clinique des maladies respiratoires à Alexandria pour dépister, évaluer et soigner les enfants et les adultes qui présentent des symptômes de maladies respiratoires tels que le rhume, la grippe, la COVID-19, le virus respiratoire syncytial (VRS) et d’autres maladies respiratoires virales.

Les gens devraient se présenter au centre d’évaluation clinique advenant qu’eux-mêmes ou des enfants sous leurs soins :

• N’ont pas de fournisseur de soins primaires

• Présentent des symptômes qui s’aggravent ou qui ne s’améliorent pas exigeant des soins médicaux

• Ont reçu comme instruction d’un professionnel de la santé de se présenter dans un centre d’évaluation clinique

• Sont à risque élevé de devenir très malades de la COVID-19 et sont admissibles à un dépistage et un traitement de la COVID-19

Le centre d’évaluation clinique de l’HGMH ouvrira ses portes le jeudi 15 décembre et sera exploité sur rendez-vous les lundis, les jeudis et les vendredis de 8h à 16h. Les rendez-vous sont disponibles en ligne à www. hgmh.on.ca/clinic ou en appelant au 613525-2222, poste 4177 en cas de difficulté avec le système de prise de rendez-vous en ligne. Les rendez-vous seront accordés dans les 24 heures suivant la demande de consultation et le centre d’évaluation sera ouvert pendant la période des Fêtes jusqu’à ce que la vague actuelle de maladies respiratoires se calme.

Pour laisser des rendez-vous disponibles à ceux qui en ont le plus besoin, notamment les gens qui n’ont pas de fournisseur de soins primaires, on encourage les individus qui ont un médecin de famille, de le consulter d’abord. Celui-ci ou l’infirmière praticienne pourront vous conseiller sur les soins à vous prodiguer vous-même ou à votre enfant à la maison. Ils pourront également vous voir en personne ou virtuellement au besoin. Selon vos symptômes, votre fournisseur de soins primaires peut aussi vous demander de vous présenter au centre d’évaluation clinique.

Quand vous présenter à l’urgence au lieu du centre d’évaluation clinique

Le but du centre d’évaluation clinique est d’alléger la pression sur les urgences des hôpitaux et permettre aux individus présentant des symptômes de maladie respiratoire d’être vus plus rapidement. Cependant, si vous ou votre enfant présentez l’un ou l’autre des symptômes sévères ci-dessous, appelez le 911 immédiatement ou rendez-vous à l’urgence :

Pour l’adulte :

• Souffle court

• Douleur thoracique

• Perte de conscience

• Confusion

Pour l’enfant :

• Fait de gros efforts pour respirer (la partie inférieure de la poitrine rentre plus que la normale lorsque l’enfant respire, les narines se dilatent, l’enfant geigne)

• Peau bleutée

• Incapable d’allaiter ou de boire

• Très somnolent ou difficile à réveiller

• Urine moins que d’habitude

• Fait une fièvre avec éruption cutanée

• Convulsions

• Fièvre chez un bébé de moins de 3 mois

Un service afin d’aborder les besoins résultant de la vague actuelle de maladies respiratoires

« La hausse actuelle du nombre de personnes atteintes du rhume, de la grippe, de la COVID-19, du virus respiratoire syncytial (VRS) et d’autres maladies respiratoires virales exerce une pression sans précédent sur notre système de santé », déclare le Dr Paul Roumeliotis, Médecin hygiéniste du BSEO. « Je suis convaincu que le centre d’évaluation clinique de l’HGMH permettra aux résidents de Cornwall et des cinq comtés d’obtenir plus rapidement les soins dont ils ont besoin, tout en réduisant la pression sur les services d’urgence de notre région. »

« L’Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital connaît une augmentation du nombre de patients qui se présentent au service d’urgence pour des maladies respiratoires, tout comme de nombreux hôpitaux de la province. Leurs symptômes comprennent souvent de la fièvre, de la toux, un essoufflement et des maux de gorge, pour n’en nommer que quelques-uns. Cela entraîne des temps d’attente plus longs dans les services d’urgence de toute la région. Pour alléger les volumes des services d’urgence dans la région, l’HGMH ouvrira une clinique spécialement pour les patients présentant des symptômes légers à modérés de toux, de rhume, de grippe ou de COVID », a déclaré Robert Alldred-Hughes, président et chef de la direction de l’HGMH. « Les patients peuvent se prendre eux-mêmes un rendez-vous ou en prendre un pour toute leur famille via le portail de prise de rendez-vous en ligne afin d’être évalués par une infirmière et un médecin. Notre personnel continue de travailler avec diligence en première ligne des défis de santé actuels. Et cette clinique n’est qu’un moyen de plus pour notre équipe pour répondre à un besoin de nos communautés et nos partenaires du système de santé », a ajouté Alldred-Hughes.

Pour en savoir plus sur le centre d’évaluation clinique, appelez au 613-525-2222, poste 4177. Les rendez-vous peuvent être pris en ligne à www.hgmh.on.ca/clinic.

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Susan Atchison (nee McDonald) passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2022 at Cornwall Community Hospital at the age of 67. Beloved wife of Kevin Atchison. Loving mother of Krista (Joey) and grandmother of Ethan and Barrett. Sister of David (Mary) McDonald, Leonard McDonald, Jeffrey McDonald. Predeceased by her parents Allan J. (Bud) and Hilda (Hurley) McDonald and by her sister Laurie. In keeping with Susan’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place.

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Dozens of locals gathered on Saturday, November 26, 2022 to protest Bill 23 – the More Homes Built Faster Act, which is part of the Ontario government’s plan to build 1.5 million new homes by 2031. The protest took place in front of MPP Nolan Quinn’s constitu ency office at 120 Second Street West from 1 to 3pm.

Jacqueline Milner, environmentalist and for mer Green Party candidate, and Warren Brownlee, a retired schoolteacher, organized the protest – one of many that took place at MPP offices across the province this weekend.

“The rally has been organized to get people from the community together to let our MPP know that we’re concerned about Bill 23. We’re concerned about our farmlands, our wetlands… those are the portions of Bill 23 that we don’t like. We’re concerned for our families, our grandchildren, the children of the future. That’s why we’re here,” explained Milner.

In attendance were city councilors Elaine MacDonald and Sarah Good. John Towndrow, Chair and Secretary of Transition Cornwall+, was also present.

“It’s a pretty good turnout for an issue like this in Cornwall. Being a highly conservative riding when you have this kind of pushback it says something.” noted Towndrow.

Both Sarah Good and Elaine MacDonald took the megaphone that day to speak to the crowd about their disapproval of Bill 23 and the repercussions they believe it will have for the City of Cornwall and the province.

“I think that Bill 23 has been framed by the Ford government as being ‘BOLD’ but bold just means reckless and shortsighted,” said Good, Read the rest of this story on www. cornwallseawaynews.com

Anne-Marie was a long-time employee of the City of Cornwall, and within the Housing Division. She had a true passion for people and projects close to her heart. Social Housing was one of those passions, following the “Housing First” philosophy, where all people deserve housing, and that adequate housing is a primary need. That if people can focus on their family, their work, their education, and issues such as addictions or mental health can be better

addressed once their housing needs are met. Her many contributions to the local housing portfolio included her involvement in several new housing builds, both in Cornwall and the United Counties of SDG.

We are taking this opportunity, on National Housing Day, to pay tribute to Anne-Marie and her passion for housing. In the Spring, we will be planting a flowering tree on site of the new housing development which is both fitting and touching. She will not be forgotten.

Just want to say thanks to all the staff at The Cornwall Community Hospital in Cornwall for the care and attention I received after a recent operation there on December 15. Everyone from the person that admitted me to the Nurses and Surgical team that attended to me. Also the volunteers that assisted me with everything else. We are very fortunate to have a facility in Cornwall such as this. Considering the difficult times we are in now it’s truly remarkable how theses tireless individuals serve us. After all where would we be be without them. Hopefully our politicians can find a way to provide them with more help.

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NEWS FROM THE SQUARE

Did you know that Cornwall Square’s Food Court will be getting a much-needed makeover starting in the second week of January 2023? The drawing below is the architectural overview of the multi-phased

Did you know that in 2022, Cornwall Square held numerous events that allowed us the increase our links to various community-based groups to hold event at The square as well as to witness a growth in The Marketplace attendance from local and area artisans, crafters and entrepreneurs who were able to showcase and sell their creations within a retail setting. We also made it possible for third-party promoters to host events both big and small here at Cornwall Square. In 2023, we look forward to build upon the strides we made in 2022 and take this opportunity to thank all those groups who felt that The Square was a good venue for their event.

renovations to take place. The first phase is the construction of the new “Food Hall” entrance archway with most of the work taking place at night after the mall closes for business. More details to come as the project evolves.

Cornwall Square will be closed on New Year’s Day to allow for recuperating of the celebrations welcoming in the New Year. Cornwall Square will reopen its doors on January 2, 2023, as we all get back to our daily routines in a brand-new year. “HAPPY 2023 TO ALL”.

Remember, in 2023. Shop local, Shop indoors, Shop The Square, and support your local merchants that make up Cornwall’s retail sector.

Jan

$350 for Cornwall Hospice doing this project. Thank you!

and Barb, and thank you for creating such a wonderful shopping experience I thought I’d take this opportunity to address a few of the questions we are often asked. Yes Virginia, there really is a Rob McIntosh ! Rob is in almost every day, working at a pace that often exhausts the rest of us! He was born and raised in this business, started by his grandfather and great aunt, and there is little he doesn’t know about it. Interesting fact : what do Rob, Bob Dylan, and (Sir) Tom Jones have in common? They all reached the same milestone last year, and all are still working. Personally, I think Rob has held up much better!

Leo Doucet

Ascah wants to thank everyone who supported her fundraising project by giving $5.00 per hand painted coaster. She raised

Another local business opens …Jehan and her family have opened their second Sip & Scoop Canada location in Cornwall at the Cornwall Square (they have the best bubble tea!)

— R. Laframboise

Randy Gatza of the Salvation Army (second from the left) are (from left) Mike Dickson, Glengarrian staff; Vita Myron, owner, Glengarrian Pub; Charlotte Bruyere, Glengarrian staff and Myron Majooran, owner, Glengarrian Pub. Thanks to the many patrons who made this drive a success.