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The roads within the Ferguson Forest Centre are temporarily closed to public vehicles until further notice.

This includes Veterans Way, Anniversary Way and Honour Way. Physical barriers and signs have been put up at the road access points on County Roads 44 and 43. Those exempted include private landowners, tree farm employees, Municipal and emergency services.

The trails and roads continue to remain open to the public for walking and cycling, so long as physical distance is maintained.

Parking for trail access is available on the trailhead lots along County Road 44 and at the North Grenville Municipal Centre.

There has been a significant increase in vehicle traffic at the Ferguson Forest Centre, resulting in challenges for the tree farm operations, including concerns for the safety of workers to be able to maintain proper physical distancing.

As such, the Municipality of North Grenville, working in collaboration with the Ferguson Forest Centre, decided to close the roads.

The Ferguson Tree Nursery continues to operate at this time. The Ontario Provincial orders have declared tree farms an essential service, and fall under Agriculture and Food production.

The Municipality asks that the public respect the road closures and not drive their vehicles in the Ferguson Forest Centre at this time.

When the roads re-open, visitors will find new speed limits have been imposed on FFC roads. The Municipality will be posting new speed signs at the entrance to the Ferguson Forest Centre (FFC) to officially designated the area as a 40km/hr zone.

Director of Public Works Karen Dunlop said that concern had been raised by both

by FFC employees and members of the public about the speed limit on the municipally maintained roads in the Centre. The current speed signs say the speed limit is 45km/ hr, however Director Dunlop says the speed limit is not enforceable because the lands were considered private and under control of the Ministry when it was originally posted.

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ficially setting the speed limit within the FFC at 40km/hr was a good idea, especially with the increased use of the Centre in the Spring and Summer months. A gateway signage approach will be taken, and speed limit signs will be posted at both entrances to the FFC at Anniversary Way and County Road 43 and Veterans way and County Road 44. The new signs will cost the municipality about $150 each combined with in-house installation costs. Director Dunlop says the signs should be up within the next two weeks. “With this measure we are making [the speed limit] crystal clear to the public,” Mayor Nancy Peckford said.

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Health experts say the Covid-19 outbreak has likely peaked in Ontario

The Ontario government released updated COVID-19 modelling, which shows that the enhanced public health measures, including staying home and physically distancing from each other, are working to contain the spread of the virus and flatten the curve. However, the Chief Medical Officer of Health says emergency measures must remain in place to continue reducing the number of cases and deaths.

"The modelling clearly demonstrates that we are making progress in our fight against this deadly virus.

That's due to the actions of all Ontarians, those who are staying home and practising physical distancing, and to the heroic efforts of our frontline health care workers," said Premier Doug Ford. "But COVID-19 continues to be a clear and present danger, especially to our seniors and most vulnerable citizens. That is why we must continue to follow the advice of our Chief Medical Officer of Health and stay the course in order to keep people safe and healthy."

Key highlights from the modelling update include: The wave of new community spread cases of COVID-19 in Ontario appears to have peaked. Outbreaks in

long-term care and congregate settings continue to be a major concern. Concerted actions are underway to protect vulnerable people in these settings. Ontario is now trending toward a best case scenario rather than a worst case scenario and has significantly improved its standing as compared to March modelling.

The province has avoided a significant surge in cases. Total cumulative cases are forecast to be substantially lower than worst case or even moderate case scenarios projected by previous models. While several hundred new cases are identified daily in Ontario, hospitals across the province have not been overwhelmed by the COVID-19 outbreak as a result of capacity planning and the public health measures currently in place.

The rate of growth day-overday is declining.

To further reduce the number of cases and deaths, it remains critical that Ontarians continue to adhere to public health measures, including staying home and practicing physical distancing if they must go out for essential reasons only.

"The information released today shows early but unmistakable signs that

will track on a different path," said Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of LongTerm Care. "We will continue to take aggressive action to support our most vulnerable residents and their caregivers."

All Ontarians need to stay home unless absolutely necessary for essential trips, such as accessing health care services, groceries, picking up prescriptions or supporting vulnerable community members with meeting essential needs. If you must leave your home, go alone and stay at least two metres apart from others.

Ontario has made improvements to its COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool by expanding its symptom list, addressing the most high risk individuals, and making it more accessible and responsive. Take these everyday steps to reduce exposure to COVID-19 and protect your health: wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer; sneeze and cough into your sleeve; avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth; avoid contact with people who are sick; stay home if you are sick.

our efforts are working," said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. "These numbers are not an accident. They are the result of months of planning and collective action to stop the spread of COVID-19 and flatten the curve. However, in order for these projections to become reality, each of us must continue to stay home as much possible and practise physical distancing."

To enhance protections for residents and staff in long-term care homes, last week Ontario launched the COVID-19 Action Plan: Long-Term Care Homes.

This action plan will ensure the implementation of critical new measures to prevent further outbreaks and deaths from COVID-19 in long-term care homes.

These measures include enhancing and expanding testing for symptomatic and asymptomatic contacts of confirmed cases; providing public health and infection control expertise; and redeploying staff from hospitals and home and community care to support the long-term care home workforce.

"The new province-wide modelling data are encouraging, but we know that long-term care homes and other congregate settings

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The Subterranean Isolationist Homesick/ Homeschooling Blues: Part II

by Peter Johnson, Upper Oxford Mills Greetings North Gremlins. I don't know how much longer we will be able to do this (read a local paper)... hopefully many more. You see, now is a tough time for everyone---small businesses are especially hard hit...and newspapers in particular.

I was listening to a program on the venerable CBC and the point was being made that, at this time, with so much time on our hands, people are reading newspapers more than before - but newspapers are failing... going out of business. Some will not be able to start up again when this is over.

Large national papers are finding that this is a tough time. Now, with the impact on the economy and businesses unable to buy advertising, their main source of revenue is drying up. If it is tough for the big papers, imagine the squeeze here in

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Again, I did. It was not a big thing for me, but it was for them and the animals in their care.

This is a time when we all need to stick together and help each, in every part of our community. These people are not asking for help for themselves - they are too altruistic for that - they are asking for our assistance to support the things that they provide to our community... so I ask you, 'How can you not?'

I should emphasize here that the owners of the NGTimes have not spoken to me about this...they are people of high standards and unquestionable taste - which means they try to avoid talking to me; they likely find it confusing and tiring. But I believe that this community newspaper is an 'essential' service that they provide, so I encourage everyone who can, to help out. Okay, now on to something a bit more

'levitating'.

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If you are worried about the coronavirus, rest assured the pharmaceutical companies are working around the clock to find the most profitable cure. Prince Charles has been diagnosed with the coronavirus...which proves that it is heir-born.

A politician was once asked about his attitude toward whiskey. "If you mean the demon drink that poisons the mind, pollutes the body, desecrates family life, and inflames sinners, then I'm against it. But if you mean the elixir of a New Year's toast, the shield against winter chill, the taxable potion that puts needed funds into public coffers to comfort little crippled children, then I'm for it. This is my position, and I will not compromise."

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Back in 2008, a reporter asked Trump's business press aide, 'Who do you think will win the presidency?' He said quickly, 'Obama.' When asked why, he replied, 'Has anyone run a race against a Kenyan and won?'

Be well everyone...let's remain strong, let's all work together to get through this so we can continue to be a strong community on the other side.

But, before you go...

(Just as a point of clarification; for both Part I & II of the Subterranean Homesick...articles, the items are/ were presented solely for the readers' amusement and are/ were in no way intended to infer that I am a professional humorist who is solely responsible for their creation.

They are anonymous items that have been gleaned from various sources, available to all, throughout the internet.

I am merely the aggregator-the Shop Vac if you will, who has vacuumed them up and shook them out on the page. I thought that this was understood, but apparently, it was in need of some clarification. So please, do not send me contributions/ attributions/donations for that which is not mine.

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by Hilary Thomson Mayor reminds residents to “stay the course”: Director of Emergency and Protective Services, John Okum, updated council last week on what bylaw has been doing to enforce COVID-19 provincial orders. Director Okum said that since council gave bylaw the authority to address contraventions to the provincial order, they have responded to about 60 occurrences that varied in severity. Some were addressed through education, while others needed OPP intervention. “Overall there is very good compliance,” Director Okum told council.

Mayor Peckford said that, although North Grenville has a low number of reported cases, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville as a whole have been particularly hard hit, mostly due to outbreaks in long term care homes. “The vigilance that we all need to demonstrate as residents in fighting COVID-19 must remain,” she said. “We must stay the course on this one.”

Council receives updated water and wastewater study: Staff presented council with the Municipality’s updated water and wastewater financial plan at the special meeting last week. As part of the 2019 budget, council approved a study, carried out by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., to look at the water and wastewater cost for service, rate review, and Financial Plan. The Financial Plan is one of the requirements for maintaining a municipal drinking water license under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and looked at the period from 2020 through to 2031.

Superintendent of Environmental Services, Mike Finlay, told council that the largest cost to the municipality relating to the water and wastewater system will be the creation of a new well and pump at a cost of $5 million. He said that based on projected growth in the Municipality, it is estimated that the new well will be needed as of 2024. Superintendent Finlay believes it is likely that the Municipality will have to borrow money to complete this project, or figure out a way to finance it through development charges.

The water rates review study, which was supposed to be part of this report, has been postponed until staff is able to get more input from the public. Superintendent Finlay says the report has to comply with their legislative obligation, and that it is staff’s intention to bring it back to council and the public at a later date. Mayor Peckford said that after speaking with Director of Public Works, Karen Dunlop, the Municipality is hoping to be able to do a full water rate review, with public consultation later this year.

Municipality supports vendors selling bag tags: The Municipality will be supporting businesses who are selling bag tags by ensuring they are able to recoup the cost of selling the tags through a POS system. The bag tag program was brought up again at the council meeting last week, as some residents have expressed concern about being able to access the bag tags if they are self isolating. All members of council agreed that it would not be prudent to suspend the bag tag program, as the Municipality depends on the revenue to offset waste management costs. “It is not just impractical, but imprudent, at this time,” Mayor Peckford said.

There are retailers in the Municipality who are selling bag tags and are also willing to deliver them as part of grocery or food orders. B&H Grocer and the Independent are long-time vendors of bag tags, and a few local restaurants, including Mr. Mozzarella in Kemptville and Paul’s Bistro in Oxford Station, have also agreed to sell them. Council has agreed to compensate businesses who sell the bag tags with 2% commission per transaction to make sure they are not losing money through debit/credit card fees. The hope is that this will entice more businesses in the community to become bag tag vendors.

Council also directed staff to continue working on a system whereby residents can either phone in or order bag tags online, and have them delivered to their house by mail. A service fee of $0.25 would apply to online orders; however, the Municipality would cover the cost of postage. Bag tags are also available through the Salvation Army and the Knights of Columbus, both are operating food banks.

PROPERTY DAMAGE On April 15, 2020 shortly after 7:00 a.m. Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a report of damage to a door of a business on Ryans Well Drive in the Municipality of North Grenville, Ontario. The culprits appear to have been interrupted while attempting to gain access to the building during the night.

BREAK AND ENTER On April 17, 2020 around 7:00 a.m. OPP officers received a report of a break and enter to two outbuildings on County Road 18, North Grenville. Members were advised that around 1:30 a.m., a locked outbuilding was entered into and numerous items equating to approximately $8,000 were stolen. Some of the items taken of value were several Mastercraft and Snap On ratchets, two snowmobiles and motorcycles helmets, a BMW Garmin GPS for a motorcycle and a Husqvarna Robot mower valued at more than $4000.

IMPAIRED DRIVER On April 18, 2020 at around 10:00 p.m. an officer from the Grenville County Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling east bound on County Road 43, North Grenville. Members of the OPP spoke with the driver and an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized at the scene. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

A male, aged 45, from North Grenville, was arrested and charged with; Operation while Prohibited Criminal Code s.320.18(1)(a) Operation while impaired alcohol and drugs Criminal Code s.320.14(1)(b) Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) Criminal Code s.320.14(1)(b) The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on June 26, 2020.

If you have any information on the above investigations or any other please contact Grenville OPP on 1-888310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don't go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

Council shows support for victims of NS shooting

by Hilary Thomson The Municipality of North Grenville lowered their flags to half mast last week to recognize the many lives lost in the Nova Scotia shooting over the previous weekend. Several council members have connections to the province, including Councillor Kristin Strackerjan, who has many friends who live close to where the shooting occurred. “It’s unbelievably horrific and dramatic and sad,” she said. “They’ll weather the storm, but it’s going to be a tough ride.”

Councillor Strackerjan, Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman, and Councillor John Barclay all paid tribute to Nova Scotia at the council meeting last week by wearing the province’s tartan.

“Our hearts are with Nova Scotia this evening,” Mayor Nancy Peckford said.

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Extension to subdivision in Kemptville approved

by Hilary Thomson North Grenville council has approved an extension of draft plan approval for a new urban subdivision in Kemptville’s downtown core. The subdivision, between Jack Street and Joseph Street in Kemptville, is a proposed development consisting of 14 single family detached dwellings on full municipal services. The project received draft plan approval from the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville in 2013 and has since received three extensions. Director of Planning and Development, Phil Gerrard, said the extensions were needed due to the owner’s lack of funding to continue the project.

Director Gerrard says that the property now has a new owner who is interested in moving forward with the project this year. He recommended to council that they approve the extension, as he sees it as a positive development for Kemptville’s downtown. “It is a good project,” he said at the meeting. “It just needed the financial wherewithal to get started.”

Mayor Peckford noted at the meeting that she remembers there being some contention about the development from the community when it was first approved in 2013. She asked whether there would be a chance for further community input, especially since it has been so long since the subdivision first received draft plan approval. “It is important that we balance concerns and consideration of residents, while still taking into consideration what has already be greenlit,” she said.

Director Gerrard said that, while the period for public consultation is over, the final subdivision agreement will be brought to council, at which time the public can be briefed on the finer details of the project.

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by David Shanahan There are times when I despair of people. Not all people, of course, though that may have to be further analysed. No, there are many people who seem to really enjoy embracing the most outlandish theories and aren’t happy unless they have something to proclaim about on social media, or, in some cases, outside Queen’s Park.

Does anyone see the irony of people shouting that covid-19 is a media or government conspiracy, while wearing a protective face mask? Those people demanding “freedom”and crying out that “the cure is wosre than the cause” (that is how one sign spelled “worse”), seem to think that 811 people dead in Ontario from this “hoax”, are all part of a huge conspiracy to take away our freedom. Some people brought their children to the rally, carrying signs like: “Save our children No more poisen” (their spelling of poison, not mine).

It may not be an irrelevant thing to point out that

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at least one of the protesters was wearing a Make America Great Again hat.

Was this just a case of Canadians wishing they were Americans? Wishing that the great orange idiot who recommends injecting disinfectant into your body was in charge here too? One sign in Toronto said: “The US is, has opening! Why haven’t we?”

People were yelling at CBC personnel: “CBC lies!” In yet another sad copycat idea, the protesters were blaming the media, one sign stating clearly; “The media are lying to you”.

When I mentioned a few weeks ago that Trump had called covid-19 “a hoax”, I got a comment that could have been straight from Trump’s Twitter feed, saying, among other things: “You are FAKE NEWS!”. A chip off the old blockhead. I sent him the link to the video clip where Trump says it is a hoax, but I haven’t heard back from him since. He, like so many other Trump supporters here and in the U.S. probably thinks I, personally, doctored the video to make it seem that Trump made the stupid statement.

you with the TV and put you in a trance – on killing you.”

This is the same man who declared that the murder of twenty children at Sandy Hook elementary school in 2012 was a hoax, and that the grieving parents were actors, paid by the anti-gun lobby and government deep state.

The sad fact is that conspiracies propagate even faster than a virus at times like this, or even in regular times. It was the same in the past, whenever there was a pandemic, or even a local epidemic: people would appear claiming all kinds of dark plots and suggesting various kinds of deadly or harmless “cures”. There have been conspiracies about how the world was actually being run by a secret cabal, whether Illuminati or Masons, or a small group of the super-rich. There have always been the other, “they”, as in the Alex Jones quote above, “they” are trying to kill you, “they” are inventing covid-19 to keep you home and destroy the economy.

Why? Who are they?

When Trump was elected, quite a few Canadians thought he was the best thing

to ever happen in politics, and wished we could have one of our own. I had hoped that, once he was given time to expose himself as the major moron and idiot he is, his support here would disappear. The protests at Queen’s Park show I was mistaken.

But as long as he is influencing Canadians this way, putting our lives in jeopardy, we need to watch the way he and others twist the facts and shout out the lies. Fact: more than 50,000 Americans dead. Fact: almost 2,500 Canadians dead. Fact: more than 200,000 deaths worldwide. Is that a hoax, or a conspiracy to trample on our rights? A quarter of the deaths are Americans. That is no example for copycats in Canada.

Our numbers in the United Counties are low, and that is because we keep to guidelines on physical distancing and staying at home. Yes, it can get boring. Cabin fever is a real thing, and children and all living things need fresh air and exercise. Be wise, be careful, be strong. This is our time to rise to the challenge.

But this, too, will pass.

We shall overcome.

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Alcohol use increases during COVID-19 pandemic Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit According to a NANOS poll commissioned by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use, Canadians self-reported an increase in alcohol use while spending additional time at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Particularly those under the age of 54; 25% of Canadians aged 35–54 and 21% of Canadians aged 18–34 have increased their consumption of alcohol.

Feelings of stress, boredom, along with changes to daily and weekly routines were cited as the top reasons for this increase. Other contributing conditions were loneliness related to physical distancing measures, and having more alcohol in the home due to purchasing larger amounts and stockpiling.

“COVID-19 has changed our usual routines and led to a time of uncertainty. With

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this, comes an opportunity to rethink some of our habits and ways of coping,” says Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Paula Stewart. “Think about healthy ways to spend your time and to connect with people that increase your sense of well-being.”

The BounceBack program may help: bouncebackontario.ca. This free program, for ages 15 and up, helps to develop coping techniques to overcome challenges and regain positive mental health.

Here are some tips to reduce potential harms associated with alcohol use: • If you choose to drink, use Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines to decrease the risk associated with alcohol use drinking no more than: 10 drinks/week for women, with no more than 2 drinks/day most days; 15 drinks/week for

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men, with no more than 3 drinks/day most days Pace yourself. Have no more than one standard drink per hour. For every drink of alcohol, have one non-alcoholic drink.

Do not drink when: driving a vehicle or using machinery and tools; taking medicine or other drugs that interact with alcohol; doing any kind of dangerous physical activity; or responsible for the safety of others.

Alcohol can affect the healthy growth of the baby so avoid alcohol use if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant; Plan non-drinking days every week to avoid developing a habit.

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Darn, now I put that thought out there, some of the gullible would run with it and take it as an admission of guilt.

Then there is the theory that covid-19 is caused by electromagnetic waves from 5G towers, something which has absolutely no grounds in science, other than science fiction. As a direct result of these conspiracy postings on social media, more than fifty 5G towers have been set on fire in the United Kingdom alone, thereby interfering with health workers in nearby hospitals.

Others say it is because we vaccinate against other diseases, like measles or mumps. Believe it or not and what’s not to believe anymore? - people are already saying that, should an anti-covid-19 vaccine be produced, they would refuse to take it. Fair enough: that is their choice in a free society.

But don’t make that decision on the word of people like Alex Jones, the alt-right radio host who tells people that “This is the plan, folks. They plan – if they’ve fluoridated you and vaccinated you and stunned you and mesmerized

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Geronimo - an act of faith in the community

by Scott Godwin As of Friday, April 24, Geronimo Coffee House is open for business. When we arrived in town, we coasted in on a daydream and hoped hard work and the unwavering support of this community would cultivate the vision we had. Worst case scenario didn’t really include a global pandemic. After weeks of deliberation and planning, and determining what we could do to operate safely, we realized time isn’t on the side of any small business right now, more importantly the ones here in North Grenville. With that in mind, we have worked with Public Health and have done our best to create an environment where we hope everyone feels welcome and safe. This has been a rocky road, but Luc and I have no regrets. We belong here, and we want this to work.

This café belongs to the town, we just operate it. We promise to keep everyone’s health and safety our top priority; but, maybe more than that, we want to be a shelter from the storm.

We’re all in this together and, honestly, our doors would not have opened if we had not received the welcome we have and the support we continue to get from fellow businesses, council and the community.

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If you need to stay home right now, please do. If you are able to safely leave home and grab a coffee, a bite to eat, or even just a few moments of conversation….we’re here, standing strong now with the other business on Kemptville’s main street who lead the way throughout all of this. Thank you to everyone who has come out so far; and for those who need to give it a little more time, we can’t wait to see you when you are ready.

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(one meatless option) Monday May 4 1- Tuna steak with bell peppers, Proscuitto and tomato. Riz basquaise.

2- Spinach and gruyère quiche, AAAA salad (asparagus, avocado & artichoke) on a bed of Arugula Tuesday May 5, 1-Chicken breast, mushroom sauce, egg noodles.

2- Spanish asparagus tortilla, orange and fennel salad Wednesday May 6, 1- Buck wheat crêpes stuffed with ham, asparagus & cheese sauce, Stuffed potato Brittany style 2- Roasted asparagus, bell peppers&mushroom tagliatelle, Red leaf and radicchio salad.

Thursday May 7, 1- Pork loin roast with caramelized onions, sweet carrots and olive oil mash potatoes.

2- Stuffed eggplant , tahini sauce, couscous salad Friday May 8, 1-Beer braised beef, red cabbage, Buttery mash potatoes.

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Food! Food! Food!

By Connie Lamble I have observed that jokes are the funniest when they hit close to home. I recently read a particularly funny one on Facebook “The buttons on my jeans appear to be social distancing from one another.”

With so much time at home, cooking has become a favourite pastime for our

family. Although yes, it does seem to be a universal custom to celebrate special occasions with food, this year at Easter, in four days we prepared and consumed a ham AND a turkey AND a full-on brunch; normally it would be only one of those three.

Last week, my 15-yearold daughter, Stella, had a

great idea to spice up our food lives: an International Cuisine cook-off! (Aside from eating too much, we have also been watching too many cooking shows!)

Stella started the week off with Enchiladas and Spanish rice – she even made home-made corn tortillas for the enchiladas.

This would prove hard to

compete with. My Mom, Winnie, (who luckily lives in the same house in the event you were wondering about distancing) followed up with a family favourite that we dubbed “Canadian”, hamburger mixed with Velveta, baked in crusty bread, served with garden salad, yum! My contribution was Italian:

Our innovative community steps up

by Jane Adams APR, Communications Lead, WDMH In small communities like ours, you just need to ask for help and people step up.

And sometimes, you don’t even have to ask! Over the past few weeks, the WDMH team has been amazed by the incredible generosity of our neighbours. Everything from donations of personal protective equipment, to gifts of food, to messages of support.

And we’ve also watched as local innovators got to work.

Take Sheldon and Dianne Shane for example. They are sign makers near Crysler who have changed things up to create the raw materials for face and goggle shields.

Sheldon purchased the plastic from Germany and then converted the machine usually used for vinyl signs into a cutting factory.

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face shields every hour. So far, we’ve made more than 1,000 face shields and 1,000 goggle shields and I have enough plastic to make 3,500 more,” he says. “Instead of sitting around and doing nothing, we can keep going and help out.”

From there, the raw materials move on to Glen Haven Farms in Morewood. Tom and Janet MacGregor’s machinery building has turned into an assembly plant as Tom’s sister Joan Davis leads a group of volunteers to add elastic and foam supports to the shields. What an incredible team!

Amanda Brownrigg lives in Moose Creek and her sister Kim Taylor is a nurse at WDMH. Amanda and her husband Norman Caissie are also printing face shields and have donated just over 100.

“We did a lot of research to

find the right materials,’ she says. “It’s nice to help.”

Then there’s Fiona Bremner from Greely. Fiona has donated about 350 ear protector straps made using a 3D printer. The straps are more comfortable and protect the ears of front-line workers.

It’s a family affair with her husband Jody Everitt and children Alex and Calum joining in. She also reached out to the Ottawa Makers PPE group to help. “It’s nice to be able to do something,” says Fiona. “WDMH is our local hospital where we go for care and we’re always happy to help.”

We also want to thank the many businesses and restaurants who have donated food for front-line workers. From suppers delivered by Cedar Glen Golf Course and Louis’s Restaurant to coffee, donuts and popcorn, you are truly nourishing our souls.

Tim Hortons franchise owner Robert St. Denis sums things up: “We wanted to show our sincerest appreciation to all of the staff and doctors at WDMH during this challenging time. Thank you for everything you are doing to keep our community safe.”

“These are just some of the many, many people who are helping us keep patients, staff and physicians safe,” says Cholly Boland, CEO. “We can’t list you all, but please know how grateful

pasta with Alfredo sauce, prosciuto and baby green peas, served with asparagus and garlic bread. My husband, Ross, went German with Wiener Schnitzel accompanied with beets cooked in balsamic vinegar and mashed potatoes with gravy. My son, Eric, will be closing out the week tonight with American:

Pogos, fries and coleslaw – all homemade (except the wieners in the Pogos.)

We are planning to repeat our International Cuisine cook off next week, but with a new twist – the recipes have to come from the Weight Watchers cookbooks!

Health staff redirected to long-term care

On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is introducing new and amending some emergency orders under subsection 7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to better support Ontario's long-term care homes and deafblind community. The orders would allow for the redeployment of staff to ensure they can work where they are needed most during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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we are.”

For more details on our needs, please visit www. wdmh.on.ca/PPEdonations. If you are able to donate one of the items listed, please contact Chris Barkley at WDMH by emailing cbarkley@wdmh. on.ca to make arrangements.

If you do not have any PPE to donate, but would still like to help, please consider making a gift to the WDMH Foundation’s General Equipment Fund. The government does not fund medical equipment purchases, so these gifts help our community now and in the future. Visit www.wdmhfoundation.ca/onlinegiving.

For the latest updates on COVID-19, please visit the Eastern Ontario Health Unit website at www.eohu.ca.

For the latest updates from WDMH, please visit www. wdmh.on.ca/coronavirus.

amending an emergency order to help ensure food security for some individuals and families during the pandemic.

"Our long-term care homes are under attack or at high risk of an attack from this deadly virus," said Premier Doug Ford. "That's why we are continually shoring up our defences and fortifying the iron ring of protection around these vulnerable seniors and staff. These new emergency orders will allow us to get even more boots on the ground in our long-term care homes, and ensure those with visual or hearing disabilities continue receiving the support they deserve."

The new and amended emergency orders being introduced will: Allow health service providers, including hospitals, to temporarily reassign frontline staff to provide services and supports in long-term care homes. This will help to quickly provide much-needed staffing support to long-term care homes while they continue to fight outbreaks.

They will provide staffing flexibility to service providers and employers in the intervenor services sector, which helps people who have a combined loss of hearing and vision. This will give employers the temporary authority to redirect staff to carry out essential tasks to support and protect people

who are deafblind. It will also ensure staffing measures are in place to allow for physical distancing.

The new measures will permit the use of allotment gardens and community gardens across the province.

These gardens are an essential source of fresh food for some individuals and families, including those who face food insecurity. Local medical officers of health will provide advice, recommendation and instructions that the gardens must meet in order to operate, such as physical distancing, and cleaning and disinfecting commonly used equipment and surfaces.

Intervenor services provide auditory and visual information to enable access to services, information and facilitate communication for people who are deafblind.

This helps them to participate in their communities, make informed decisions, achieve and/or maintain independence, take part in day-to-day activities, and safely navigate their physical environment.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are being provided for the government’s daily COVID-19 update press conferences, to help people who are deaf or hearing-impaired stay informed during the outbreak.

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At Bayfield Manor we have implemented all the directives from the Ministry and Health and Public Health including not permitting any family or other visitors, screening staff and residents twice a day, etc. And so far (as of Friday afternoon anyway) we have been successful in keeping the Covid virus out.

Many of the directives have made life more complicated for the staff, but our employees have been completely cooperative- their biggest concern is keeping the residents safe. For residents and families the last 6 weeks have no doubt been very difficult indeed. The separation alone is very hard. We have been making Skype available and many families have used this as a way to stay in touch. As well, we have many family members who come to the home and communicate to their loved ones through the window. Our staff has been providing their cell phones to residents if necessary so they can speak to each other.

For the most part we have received clear direction from the authorities and even if the directives change frequently, we have been able to follow them quickly and effectively. We have had great support from Southbridge and Extendicare, and the Leeds and Grenville Public Health office has been excellent in responding to any questions we have had.

We have all been working together as we always do at Bayfield. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Greg Leonard as our Medical Director who has been actively involved in developing contingency plans and provides excellent leadership for our 7 staff physicians

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Of course the people who deserve the most thanks are our unbelievable staff. We are so fortunate to have such skilled, dedicated and hard working people at Bayfield. They continue to provide excellent care calmly and patiently despite all the changes in routines and the anxiety that they, like all of us, feel in the face of the pandemic.

And of all the 130 employees we have only a handful have been unable to continue to work for personal reasons. They are all, in every department, nurses, PSWs, dietary staff, activity workers, housekeepers and laundry staff, committed and dedicated to keeping the Bayfield residents safe. Kemptville should be very proud of them.

And that makes all the community support we have received all the more important and appreciated.

Many thanks to all those who have contributed and to all those who keep us in their thoughts.

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DONATION AND APPRECIATION LIST BAYFIELD MANOR MARCH-APRIL COVID CRISIS 1. Bishops Mills Community - Brewed Awakenings treats and $400 donation.

2. Bishop Mills United Pentecostal Church- treats for staff 3. Old Dutch Foods, Scott Logan manager- treats for staff 4. Blair Hamilton, Home Hardware- hand sanitizer.

5. Nadine Pickard, Back in Motion Physiotherapy, 500 procedure masks.

6. The Hitchcock Family- laptop (for Skyping).

7. Brewed Awakenings- treats for staff.

8. Canadian Tire, Frank Hoffman manager, hand sanitizer 9. Lori Briggs, headbands 10. Maureen Harrison – pizza lunch 11. Steve and Carol Ann Clarke – Chinese for afternoon staff 12. Glenn and Ada Gorrie – lunch for staff, weekly baked goods 13. Cindy Lystiuk – subway lunch 14. Brian Madden – lunch from B&H Grocer for staff 15. Terry Kinch – face masks 16. Catherine McMullen – face masks and head bands 17. Anonymous “Fans of Bayfield”- lunch 18. Ronica Dawson – face masks 19. Cheryl Annand – knitted head bands 20. Sharon Moshonaus – head bands 21. Bill Hamilton and family-subway gift cards 22. Beach family-treats from Corner Store and More Several homemade mask donations 23. Guerin family-boxes of chocolates 24. B&H Grocer – donated goodies 25. Bongard family – pizza lunch 26. Mr. Mozzarella – donated pizza 27. Judy Messenger – weekly baked goods for staff 28. The Perry family and Kemptville Florist – donated flowers 29. The Virley family – donation towards the staff 30. There have been many donations of hand made masks often left at the front entrance and we thank you everyone.

We hope that we haven’t forgotten any family or community members.

We really appreciate all the wonderful support that we’ve received, it truly means a lot!!

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COVID-19

Information for North Grenville Residents A State of Emergency in North Grenville Still in Effect Our Collective Efforts are Working!

Make some NOISE for frontline workers on Mondays at 7:30 p.m.

The province announced that the curve is beginning to flatten with fewer new COVID-19 cases in Ontario. But we have to remain diligent as a community to avoid a new wave.

On Monday nights at 7:30 p.m., ring bells, clap your hands or bang pots and pans from your front porch to extend big THANKS to frontline healthcare workers, first responders, grocery store, retirement and nursing home staff and other essential employees who are keeping our community safe every day!

Thank you for helping to stop the spread of COVID-19:

Local Business Support #LoveNG

► Only go out if you need to. ► Keep a 2-metre physical distance. ► Do not gather in groups.

Show your support for our local business. Order online, pick up a take-out order, or purchase gift certificates.

For a full list of local businesses that remain open, visit www.LoveNG.ca.

Municipal Updates (as of April 24, 2020): Thanks for bearing with us as the North Grenville Municipal office remains closed to the public. For essential services and operations, or questions and inquiries, please email general@northgrenville.on.ca or call 613-258-9569.

2020 PITCH-IN Week - ‘Social Distancing Edition’ (April 19 - 26): Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s PITCH-IN Week event, and helped clean up litter and beautify North Grenville.

► Core Municipal operations continue: fire protection, water and wastewater services, waste management, building inspections and permits, bylaw services, road repair and facilities maintenance;

Think you may have COVID-19 Symptoms?

► The roads in Ferguson Forest Centre are temporarily closed to vehicle traffic. Pedestrians and cyclists can still access them. Parking is available at the Municipal Centre.

► A Self-Assessment Tool available at: www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus. ► Telehealth Ontario at: 1-866-797-0000 (24/7) the Health Unit at 1-800-660-5853 to be screened.

► North Grenville’s municipal parks and trails remain open as long as physical distancing is respected. Please be respectful so we don’t have to close them.

► Call your primary care provider.

The Municipality’s priority is the health and safety of our residents. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation.

► Boat Launches, playgrounds and other outdoor recreational amenities remain closed. ► Open-Air Burn Ban in effect throughout North Grenville to ensure our firefighters are focused on highpriority calls.

Emergency Preparedness Week May 3-9, 2020 As we collectively manage the COVID-19 global emergency, remember to remain vigilant by being prepared for other possible emergencies. It’s Emergency Preparedness Week May 3-9, 2020.

We’re in this

TOGETHER For up-to-date information visit: www.northgrenville.ca/coronavirus.

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Local Covid-19 update

by David Shanahan The Leeds Grenville Lanark District Health Unit [LGLDHU] has provided daily updates on the spread and containment of covid-19 in their area. On Saturday, April 24, there had been 285 lab confirmed cases of covid-19 in the area, a rise of 17 since the previous Monday. Of these, 6 cases were in the United Counties East region [UCLG East], which consists of North Grenville,

Merrickville-Wolford, Augusta, and EdwardsburghCardinal. Four cases were listed as recovered. This is the lowest number of cases in the LGLHU region.

The largest number of cases were in Lanark East (33, 11 recovered) and Lanark West (44, 13 recovered).

Of the 285 confirmed cases last Saturday, there had been 39 deaths in the LGLHU region, an increase of 2 over the previous Monday. 36 of

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The median age of cases remains at 77% from previous reports, and 66% of these were female. 4% of patients were under 19-years of age, 13% were between 20 and 44 years, 18% between 45 and 64 years, and 65% were aged over 65.

those deaths were in longterm care facilities. The total number of cases consisted of 116 (40%) in the community and health care workers, and 169 (60%) in long-term care or retirement residences. This was an increase of 5 in community/health care workers, and 12 in care homes, but the statistics show that none of these were in the UCLG East area. The care home deaths were in Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place and Missis-

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK May 3 - May 9, 2020 Emergency Preparedness Week is a Canada-wide initiative to increase awareness of individual & family preparedness.

The Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act requires all municipalities to have a plan that outlines how it will respond to emergencies within its jurisdiction. Please check your local municipality’s website for your local Emergency Plan.

KNOW THE RISKS As we collectively manage and recover from the COVID-19 global emergency, remember to remain vigilant by being prepared for other possible emergencies. It’s Emergency Preparedness Week.

Quinn Callander makes hundreds of ear guards for healthcare workers {Photo courtesy of Heather Roney]

This is an important part of being prepared during a natural disaster. Know the risks in your area & start to prepare. You should be aware of hazards that can trigger emergencies, such as bomb threats, chemical spills or infectious disease outbreaks.

Scouts Canada, one of the country’s leading youth organizations, launched Scouting at Home, a new initiative that encourages families and youth to stay connected and active while practicing physical distancing from others.

As children have been out of school for more than a month, families are continuing to seek ideas to participate in thoughtful, educational, and fun activities together that develop well-rounded skills – and of course, maintain safe physical distancing.

Each week, Scouts Canada is sharing a new list of tips and activities that are easy for Scouts and non-Scouts alike to put into play at home or online. The activities encompass Scouts Canada’s principles of learning by doing, ranging from community service to STEM, and are designed to encourage physical activity, curiosity, creativity, confidence, social connection and wellbeing.

Here are eight inspiring examples of communityfocused efforts Canadians can take on to help those in need.

Everyone can participate, engage with friends and family to join, and encourage others to help these efforts grow.

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WHAT DOES “SHELTER IN PLACE” MEAN? Get Inside, Stay Inside If local officials tell you to “stay put,” act quickly. Listen carefully to local radio/TV stations for instructions, because the exact directions will depend on the emergency. You should:

• Get inside. Bring your emergency supplies, & pets, if possible.

• Find a safe spot in this location. The spot depends on the

emergency, and stay put until officials say it is safe to leave.

For more information, visit emergency.cdc.gov/shelterinplace.asp

MAKE A PLAN It will help your family to have an emergency plan & know what to do in case of an emergency. Your family may not be together when an emergency occurs. Plan how to meet or how to contact one another & discuss what you would do in different situations.

To help fill out your home emergency plan, visit emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/beprepared/beprepar ed.html

BUILD A KIT In an emergency, you will need to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Your kit needs to be easy to carry & in a location that your family knows where it is. For items in an Emergency Kit, visit emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/beprepared/beprepar ed.html

USING TECHNOLOGY DURING A DISASTER • Use texting, email or social media to communicate.

• If you need to call, talk briefly to conserve phone battery.

• Unable to call? Wait 10 seconds before redialing to reduce network congestion. Remember cordless phones will not work in outages. Keep a corded phone in your home.

• Keep extra batteries or a charger for your mobile device.

• Keep your contact list updated.

ALERT READY In addition to TV & radio alerts, compatible mobile devices are able to receive emergency alert notifications from the Alert Ready system. Find out if your device is compatible at www.alertready.ca Note: If your phone is not compatible, you can subscribe to receive emergency alerts by email, SMS texts and social media. www.GetPrepared.ca

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to access resources to join in.

Produce Ear Guards for Healthcare Workers Maple Ridge Scout Quinn Callander responded to a request to make ear guards for local healthcare workers suffering from face mask pain.

With his 3D printer operating 24 hours a day, he has created hundreds of ear guards and delivered them to hospitals and senior care facilities in Vancouver, across Canada, in the United States and the United Kingdom. Demand for the ear guards is high and attracting global response, so anyone with a 3D printer is encouraged to join Quinn’s initiative by accessing the template. Each costs nine cents to make. Scouts Canada is helping distribute thousands of donated ear guards.

Create Care Packages for At-Risk Communities Canadians with no official residence or living in shelters are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 as they have limited opportunities to access facilities to wash their hands and are less able to practice physical distancing.

The most in-demand items right now are ones we normally take for granted such as toilet paper, soap, and cleaning supplies. If you have extra supplies, consider donating them to your local shelter.

Create Hand-Washing Stations To help encourage regular hand washing, Calgary Scout Troop 264 made simple hand wash stations using water buckets, tubes and soap dispensers at local construction sites. Hand-washing stations or hand sanitizer can also be placed on your front porch for delivery workers.

Purchase Groceries or Supplies for a Vulnerable Neighbour There is currently an unprecedented need at food banks across Canada. Help by donating or delivering food and supplies to a neighbour who may be unable to go to the grocery store or is

food insecure. You can also find others in need via the app NextDoor - just be sure to follow proper physical distancing procedures and wash hands before and after delivering supplies.

Create Thank You Cards for Healthcare Workers Scouts across Canada are creating handmade thank you cards as a way to show appreciation to the healthcare, frontline and essential service professionals who work tirelessly every day during the coronavirus pandemic to ensure our safety, wellbeing, and keep our cities running. Many provinces and organizations have initiatives for distributing these letters to hospitals and healthcare centres; or you can give a personalized card to the grocery clerk, fire station, your superintendent, or leave a card in the mailbox for your local postal worker.

Give Blood There is always a demand for life-saving blood and plasma donations. Canadian Blood Services has strict safety protocols in place.

Make an appointment and find out requirements to give at blood.ca.

Sew Masks N-95 and surgical masks are in high demand and short supply. Instead of purchasing a mask, make one for personal use and make extra for healthcare, nursing home and other critical workers too. The 392nd Muslim Scout Group are making masks for healthcare professionals using a pattern provided by Michael Garron Hospital Foundation.

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Uncovering the Facts on Face Coverings

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by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit The Government of Canada has recommended the use of face coverings when physical distancing (2m/6ft apart) is difficult to maintain, and has mandated that all air passengers use them during travel. With this in mind, now is a good time to uncover the facts on face coverings.

Knowing the facts will help you and your family make an informed decision about wearing a face covering during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Outside of air travel, wearing a face covering is a personal choice. A face covering is a nonmedical mask made of cloth that covers the nose and mouth. It should fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face and be secured with ties or ear loops. Here are some considerations: · Face coverings protect those around you by preventing your respiratory droplets from contaminating others or landing on surfaces. It is a way to cover your cough or sneeze. · Given recent evidence related to transmission from persons who are pre-symptomatic or have no symptoms, a face covering is another measure you can choose when keeping a distance is a challenge, such as on public transit/in taxis and in smaller grocery stores or pharmacies. · Remember, wearing one does not replace the need to continue with other public health measures, such as staying home as much as possible, avoiding close contact with others outside of your household and thorough and frequent hand hygiene practices. · Face coverings should not be placed on or used by: children under the age of two, anyone who has trouble breathing, or anyone who is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

When wearing a face covering, take the following precautions to protect yourself: • Wash your hands before putting it on & taking it off.

• Avoid touching your face covering while using it.

• Use your own face covering and do not share yours with others.

• Clean surfaces that your dirty face covering touches.

• Change it as soon as it gets damp or soiled. Cloth face coverings can be laundered with other items using a hot cycle, and then dried thoroughly.

Wear cloth face coverings only and keep the medical masks for our health care workers!

Remember the best protection is to stay home, practice physical distancing and wash hands often.

The Health Unit has staff answering COVID-19 related questions and concerns for the public from 8:30am to 4:30pm every day at 1-800-660-5853 extension 2499. Public Health Inspectors are also available to discuss environmental health concerns. You can also get more information about COVID-19 by visiting www.healthunit.org/coronavirus or by connecting with LGLHealthUnit on Facebook and Twitter.

Kemptville Live Music Festival 2020 cancelled It is with great dismay that the decision to cancel Kemptville Live Music Festival for July 2020 has been made.

This has not been an easy decision, but in light of the COVID-19 state of emergency and out of concern for the safety of all of our patrons, volunteers, artists, vendors and subcontractors, it is the correct decision for Kemptville Live Music Festival and the community, our health system and the emergency service workers who support us with such loyalty.

The Kemptville Live Music Festival team appreciates the professionalism and dedication of our artists through this uncertain time. We look forward to working with them when the time is right again.

Refunds and ticket carry-over options will be available in early May. Current ticket holders will be contacted directly by email.

The Kemptville Live Music Festival team has already begun preparing for the 2021 Kemptville Live Music Festival! We will miss you all this summer. Please stay safe and healthy so that we can make some live music together in 2021!

Please remember to continue supporting our artists by enjoying their music, engaging in their new online concert streams and, if you have the means, by shopping their online merchandise stores.

Thank you to our sponsors, our loyal patrons and our community for your understanding and support. We will see you again soon!

Merrick Preparatory School reacts for COVID-19

by Hilary Thomson As a school with many international students, Merrick Preparatory School has been extremely proactive in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Headmaster Kevin Farrell says that, as per government mandate, the school is closed until further notice. Prior to closing the school, all the students had already left on March break and had been placed in safe accommodations with the knowledge of their parents. When the federal government announced the likelihood of many international flights being cancelled in the coming weeks, Kevin says they urged parents to bring their children home. “We wanted students to get on a plane before they were locked in Canada,” he says.

Most students were on their way home by March 22. Those who could not return home, for financial reasons or due to risk they would get stuck in another country, have been placed in local homestays, where they will be able to practice social distancing and stay safe. “The community has come together to support our school and students,” Kevin says.

Some families came to Canada from overseas to visit their children during March break.

In those cases, the school told them not to come to Merrickville and, instead, they arranged transportation for their children to meet them outside the community. “We are working very hard to make sure we are not contributing to the spread of the virus. We have done everything humanly possible to safeguard our community, staff and region.”

While the health and safety of their students and staff is their primary concern, Kevin says they are also focused on ensuring that students can continue their education. As of Monday, March 30, an online learning platform has been available to all students so they can continue their studies from anywhere in the world. “All students will be in class virtually,” Kevin says.

“As far as student academics, it is business as usual.”

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by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville Ok, folks: time to get a bit more ambitious. This week’s offering is a super-duper Cajun Meat Loaf. It is delicious and a lot of fun to make. Ground pork is usually very lean, inexpensive and a great substitute for beef. You can accompany Cajun Meat Loaf with a side of mashed potatoes made with cream cheese and garlic and sprinkled with paprika (tasty and colourful).

You can also select whatever other favourite veggie you want to have with it; as you know, meat loaf goes well with darn near anything. So here goes.

Cajun Meat Loaf

Ingredients 2 pounds ground pork 2 large eggs ½ cup of tomato juice ¼ cup of catsup A dash each of Worcestershire Sauce and liquid smoke ¼ cup Pommery mustard (or any other grainy mustard) A dash of lemon juice ½ cup Panko crumbs ½ cup salsa ½ cup Chorizo sausage, chopped finely ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated 1 medium size onion chopped finely ½ cup mushrooms, sliced 1 pound of bacon Paprika Process Mix the ground pork, eggs, tomato juice, catsup, Worcestershire Sauce, liquid smoke, salsa, Panko crumbs, mushrooms, onions and catsup together by hand Spread evenly about an inch thick on a sheet of waxed paper (if the mixture is too thin add a bit more Panko and remix); then, sprinkle the sausage bits and grated cheese on top; starting at one end, roll up into a log and place on or in a greased pan Place a basket weave of bacon over the entire surface Baste with Pommery mustard cut with a bit of lemon juice Sprinkle with paprika and bake at 350 degrees for about an hour Serve by carving a ¼ pound slice for each person along with the sides you’ve chosen All the best to y’all and please keep in touch at pcormier@ranaprocess.com!

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Last Saturday, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, issued the following statement on Ontario Parks operations in response to COVID-19: "In order to keep Ontarians safe during this COVID-19 outbreak, our government is extending the closure of Ontario's provincial parks and conservation reserves to May 31, 2020. This includes car camping, back country camping, roofed accommodations, day use opportunities, access points and all public buildings.

Provincial parks and conservation reserves will continue to remain fully closed to all recreational activities.

Reservations for arrivals up to, and including, any further closure extension date will be automatically cancelled and reservation holders will receive a full refund with no penalty. We are also providing penalty-free refunds to reservation holders who wish to change or cancel their 2020 camping reservation, regardless of arrival date.

Please continue to visit OntarioParks.com and Ontario Parks social media channels for the most up-to-date information.

We understand this extension may impact many Ontarians' plans during the month of May. However, the health and well-being of Ontarians is our government's number one priority.

Although we are making progress to stop the spread, the virus has not yet been contained. As a result, all but essential service workers must continue to stay at home and practice physical distancing."

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Greenfield’s Johnstown plant helping meet hand sanitizer demand

Ottawa area businesses joining in battling covid-19

The Greenfield Global plant in Johnstown has received Health Canada approval to supply their new Technical Grade Alcohol to Canadian companies making hand sanitizers, helping bolster Ontario’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, says Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark.

“I’m so pleased that Health Canada has given Greenfield Global the green light. According to Statistics Canada, demand for hand sanitizer has risen over 700%, year over year. The fact that this is the first such approval in Canada is an indication of the quality product that their dedicated employees make right here in our riding,” said MPP Clark. “I want to personally thank Greenfield Global for their passionate commitment to meet the incredible national demand for the alcohol that goes into hand sanitizers. It is urgently required by our health-care heroes and everyone on the frontlines in the battle against the virus.”

“Steve Clark supported Greenfield Global in its efforts to seek federal approval by taking the lead in securing a strong endorsement by the Ontario government. It is yet another indication of the close working relationship between the Ontario and federal governments as they work together to combat the national threat of COVID-19,” said Greenfield Global CEO & President, Howard Field.

Steve Clark said the community has always been able to rely on Greenfield Global Johnstown and its local employees to be strong supporters of community initiatives and fundraisers.

Now they are helping all of Canada.

“This is just the latest example of Greenfield showing their Ontario Spirit and going the extra mile by stepping up in a time of need,” he said.

by Rebecca Bozzato, Office of the Honourable Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade “Since we launched Ontario Together on March 21, more than 17,000 offers of supplies, services, and production capacity have been submitted by the Ontario business community to fight COVID-19.

We’ve been working tirelessly to rapidly assess and implement these submissions and more that continue to pour in to help our health system and front line workers.

There have been a number of businesses and organizations in the Ottawa are that have stepped up to the plate to do their part in the fight against COVID-19.

Mayor Watson did a great job teaming up with Harley Finkelstein, COO of Shopify to fundraise for the Ottawa Food Bank.

Spartan Bioscience, a cutting-edge firm based in Ottawa has had its cube testing devices approved

by Health Canada, which are now being sought out around the world for their efficacy. Ontario has placed an order for 900,000 units over the next 9 to 12 months.

Jordan Harding and his girlfriend have transformed their Ottawa condo into a mini hand sanitizer factory, and have given away over 500 bottles to nurses, doctors, and therapists. Jordan is doing the bottling while the North of 7 Distillery run by a friend of is doing the production. You can sign up at handsan.ca.

D-Squared Construction, based in Greely, is donating $25,000 to businesses and people in need.

Impacto in Belleville has re-tooled to make face masks, and delivered 250 of those masks to Quinte Health Care in late March.

The service of others in times of need reflects the very best of the Ontario Spirit, and our businesses continue to step up at a critical time to lend a hand.

These leads have been converted into nearly $90 million in purchases of critical supplies and equipment such as gloves, face masks, and hand sanitizer bottles to support our hero

Highlights from UCDSB Trustees Meeting

Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, April 22, for their regular Board of Trustees meeting. Trustees and senior staff joined the meeting by teleconference to ensure social distancing, however full audio was broadcasted live.

2020-2021 Preliminary Budget Surplus/Deficit Analysis: Staff presented trustees with a preliminary analysis of 2020-2021 budget figures, projecting a surplus/deficit range between a $1.2 million deficit and a surplus of $2.8 million.

The initial projection is based on 2019-20 Grants for Student Needs funding, as well as other assumptions such as secondary funding based on a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Key considerations that could impact the final number include: changes to student enrolment, potential financial impacts of ongoing labour negotiations, economic conditions, Special Incidence Portion funding, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board liability, and the 2020-21 Grants for Student Needs.

Ongoing UCDSB Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: Staff updated trustees on board efforts to manage the impact of COVID-19 on our system. Efforts have included: the publication of weekly learning activities and resources to supplement lessons and activities from classroom teachers; and an ongoing program to lend more than 3,000 board computers and other devices to families needing them for distant learning.

Other measures have included: clear, concise communication with the public; ongoing coordination with local public health agencies; distributing personal protective equipment supplies from our board to two local hospitals; and the opening of four emergency childcare centres at UCDSB schools to serve children of front-line workers.

Student Trustee Report: Student Trustee Colten Kelford reported on the results of recent Student Trustee Elections for the 2020-21 school year. In accordance to changes to the Education Act, and under a new process recently adopted by trustees and the Student Senate, two student trustees were elected. Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute student Tain Hughes and Tagwi Secondary School student Jordan Evans will be the new student representatives at the UCDSB Board of Trustees, and co-chair Student Senate meetings. Hughes and Evans will begin their Term of Office on August 1. Under the revised governance system for the Student Senate, a Student Senate representative from the Board’s Indigenous Student Leadership (iLead) program, will be in attendance at each Senate meeting.

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frontline workers, and we’re just getting started.

To support the development of proposals submitted by businesses and individuals through the Ontario Together web portal and help businesses retool their operations, our government launched the $50 million Ontario Together Fund. All submissions received through the portal are being reviewed and prioritized to focus on solutions that can respond to where the need is greatest and can be implemented quickly.

While our government continues to pursue and exhaust every avenue available to secure the PPE needed to fight COVID-19, these efforts are focused on Ontario moving towards greater self-sufficiency on vital supplies that will keep us well equipped now and into the future.”

Is COVID-19 Hitting Rural Employment harder? from the Rural Ontario Institute Early data suggest the reverse. According to statistician Ray D. Bollman, the percent decline in urban employment from February to March 2020 was about double the percent decline in rural employment. Caution is advised in reading too much into this one set of results, since month-to-month data from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) includes variability because it is a sample and there is also variability from month to month due to the seasonality of jobs.

Forthcoming data related to the March to April changes will be more meaningful and help further assess whether COVID-19 related lower rural declines in employment remain the case. We know that rural employment is more concentrated in goods production sectors than is the urban economy and such sectors may have been more likely to be deemed essential.

Dr. Bollman will continue to monitor and report on the LFS during the COVID-19 era.

Ray D. Bollman is the author of the Focus on Rural Ontario fact sheet series for ROI and a Research Associate with the Rural Development Institute at Brandon University and Professional Associate with the Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development at Memorial University.

A MESSAGE FROM THE NORTH GRENVILLE POLICE SERVICES BOARD & THE OPP

Criminals Prey on Your Fear During Uncertain Times Recognize, Reject and Report Fraud As COVID-19 continues to spread across Ontario and Canada, fraudsters are taking advantage of citizens’ fear during uncertain times. Fraudsters are exploiting this pandemic to facilitate fraud through cybercrime and other means to obtain your personal information.

A list of identified COVID-19/Coronavirus-related scams is available at the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website here: www. antifraudcentre.ca If you are the victim of a scam, report it to the OPP at www.opp.ca/reporting and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre www. antifraudcentre.ca

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Ontario adds measures to protect long-term care homes The Ontario government is making progress on the implementation of the COVID-19 Action Plan for Protecting Long-Term Care Homes to help stop and contain the spread of COVID-19 in the province's long-term care homes. The government has introduced more aggressive testing, screening, and surveillance, deployed specialized teams from hospitals, public health and the home care sector, recruited additional frontline staff, and increased personal protective equipment.

"Within 48 hours of launching our Action Plan, we sent in reinforcements to further protect our most vulnerable seniors and those who care for them in our long-term care homes," said Premier Ford. "Today, we are making progress against this ruthless disease, but I want to emphasize that every option is on the table to get our long-term care homes what they need to stop the spread. That is why we intend to make a formal request for assistance from the federal government."

Since the Action Plan was announced, the government has worked swiftly and decisively to provide targeted, on-theground support to long-term care homes through the following measures: Assisting 20 long-term care homes, which were previously experiencing outbreaks, to become now outbreak-free.

Increasing testing on both symptomatic and asymptomatic staff and residents. To date, approximately 11,600 tests have been completed amongst residents in long-term care. Setting up a 24/7 Long-Term Care COVID-19 Response Team, which has already helped more than 30 homes by putting in place infection control protocols, resolving staffing issues, and fulfilling personal protective equipment needs.

Launching 31 Infection Prevention and Control interventions, which are currently in progress, with six assessments already completed. Continuing to identify critical 24-, 48-, and 72-hour help that homes need by matching qualified people and volunteers who can help with duties, including nursing support and cleaning.

Responding to every escalated request for personal protective equipment from long-term care homes within 24 hours through the following measures: A four-step process is in place to ensure an optimized regional distribution and redistribution when supplies are urgently needed. Critical supply needs are escalated for provincial action.

Daily distribution of supply from provincial warehouses to regional sites. Daily monitoring of and reporting against performance target of 100 per cent of critical need requests being shipped within 24 hours.

Working with hospitals across the province to deploy additional staffing and infection prevention controls in long-term care homes: To further support ongoing efforts to fight COVID-19 in Ontario's long-term care homes, the federal government has offered resources that could include personnel and other supports from Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada and Canadian Armed Forces. This support would be deployed to five priority long-term care homes as one element of the government's robust Action Plan. The Ontario government will be making a formal request to access those extra reinforcements today.

"We must continue to act swiftly and decisively to keep our loved ones in long-term care safe, as well as their caregivers," said Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care. "Our long-term care homes continue to be the front-lines of this pandemic and we must continue to work around the clock to assist all our dedicated staff during this crisis."

Heather Anne Delsey August 2, 1958 – April 14, 2020

DELSEY, Heather Anne – age 61, of St. John’s Newfoundland (formerly of Ontario and Nova Scotia) passed away at home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late John Delsey and Carol (Morehouse) Welch and stepdaughter of the late William (Bill) Welch.

Heather was a graduate of Islands Consolidated School in Freeport, NS; CompuCollege School of Business in Halifax, NS; and Algonquin College in Ottawa, ON. She had many jobs over the years, most recently at Abbot Point of Care, Siemens Healthineers, and Rimtech, all in Ottawa ON, after which she retired to Newfoundland.

She loved camping, beachcombing to collect stones and glass for lovely crafts, and her painting. The latter was a newly discovered skill when she lived in Ontario, and she has left behind many beautiful paintings. She always had a beautiful flower garden. Singing along at jam sessions was one of her favourite activities. She often travelled to Westports of the World conventions with her mom and other relatives and friends; giving her even more opportunities to meet new people. She adored the Minions from the very first movie onward.

She spent many years organizing the Salvation Army Angel Tree program in Kemptville ON, annually helping to organize and classify the many donated toys and crafts for this organization, as well as taking turns manning the "kettles". She was a member of the Salvation Army Church in that town. She was known for her beautiful smile and her helpful and friendly nature. She was very kind and had many close friends.

She is survived by her fiancé Lloyd Naugle; mother Carol (Morehouse) Welch; sisters Joy (Vince) Stuart and Sandra (Yves) Couture; niece Samantha (Simon Beaucage) Couture; nephews Spencer Welch and Taylor (Noor) Welch; great-nephew Josh Beaucage; as well as a number of aunts and uncles, cousins, and her beloved dog Rex. She was predeceased by her father John Delsey; stepfather William (Bill) Welch; grandparents Norma and Sidney Morehouse, Arthur and Jean Delsey; and brother Michael (Tammy) Welch.

Cremation has taken place under the care of Carnell’s Funeral Home in St. John’s NL. Due to the pandemic situation at this time, arrangements for a celebration of her life will be announced at a later time.

Donations may be made to the Salvation Army in Kemptville, the Westport Baptist Church, or a charity of your choice.

She will be sadly missed by all, but forever in our hearts.

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Mitchell, Ann (nee Jones)

Ann’s vibrant and adventurous spirit was recently halted due to a short battle with lymphoma. She passed away peacefully at the Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Beloved wife and best friend of Ed Mitchell for 58 years. Loving mother of Kellie Mitchell and Derek Mitchell (Yasmin Fues). Cherished “Nani” of Evan and Cadie. Ann was immensely proud of her family and leaves nothing behind but beautiful memories. A special thank you to the staff at Queensway Carleton Hospital and Élisabeth Bruyère Hospice Palliative Care Unit for their care and compassion. A private burial will be held at Beechwood Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Ann’s memory may be made to the Bruyère Foundation.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435

Increased security patrolling North Grenville commercial area

With many local businesses being forced to temporarily close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Municipality has taken a proactive approach to making sure businesses are safe and secure during this difficult time.

The Municipality has retained the services of Shield Security to patrol the commercial areas of Kemptville during the declared State of Emergency. The Shield Security team will be wearing uniforms and patrolling the community in a Shield Security vehicle.

“We want to reassure residents and business leaders that our community remains very safe, and that these measures are intended to be preventative in nature,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford.

“We understand these are challenging times for local business owners, and recognize this is one small way we can respond to the needs of local businesses,” added Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman.

The Municipality of North Grenville is also working with the OPP to ensure that every effort is being taken to protect the North Grenville business community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Henry Patton: Pioneer Missionary of St. James Parish achieved much in the Parish: the building of the first church in 1827, a second church, Christ Church in Burritt’s Rapids, in 1831 which has survived and continues to open its doors to worshippers. In 1837 he built the original Holy Trinity in Merrickville. Henry was a prominent member of the Board of Trustees that established and built the Kemptville Grammar School in 1843. The school was built on a lot offered by him from the lands owned by the Anglican Diocese.

British Parliamentary grants, the source of funding for the Church of England in British North America, were reduced in 1832 and ended in 1834.

In 1833, Henry Patton married Harriet Amelia Warner. Along with success came heartbreak, three of the Pattons’ infants and one toddler died: Elizabeth in 1834, Andrew in 1836, toddler William Henry in 1841, and James in 1842.

On August 17, 1844, Harriet Amelia Patton died.

Harriet and the four children are buried in St. James Cemetery.

It was time to move on. Henry Patton was a widower with an eight year-old son, Alfred, and a five year-old daughter, Elvira, when, in 1845, he was appointed to the Parish of Cornwall. Not yet forty, he had in nineteen years at St. James gained a wealth of experience.

He had learned his lessons well; he knew the hardships that faced a travelling missionary in a large isolated wilderness parish. He knew the challenges of supporting a family in any degree of comfort while living on a “wretched allowance”, a “miserable pittance”, and being expected to appear a gentleman of birth and education.

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by Doug MacDonald Henry Patton was born in Chelmsford, England, and was educated in England, in Upper Canada at the Cornwall Grammar School, and at the Theological Seminary, Chambly, Lower Canada. From 1821, there were occasional visits from Church of England clergy to Clothier’s Mill.

In 1825, Bishop C.J. Stewart, learning of a proposed church in Clothier’s Mill, promised to appoint a missionary. One year later, in 1826, the Church of England established the Pioneer Mission Parish of St. James in the wilderness between the Ottawa and the St. Lawrence, appointing Henry Patton, a youth of twenty, to the Parish. St. James Parish included the Townships of Wolford, Oxford, and South Gower and, north of the Rideau, the Townships of Marlborough and North Gower, a tract of land “forty miles in extent, and from sixteen to twenty-five miles in breadth” - with some seven preaching stations.

There were some families of means, and in Clothier’s Mill Squire William H. Bottum had granted to Lyman Clothier Sr., Trueman Hurd, and Abraham Beach three-fourths of an acre on North Main Street (now Clothier Street West) as the site for a church and burial ground. The earliest internments were Eli and Elias Hurd, who died January 4, 1825, eleven monthold twin sons of Abagail and Trueman Hurd.

In early 1827, Henry Patton, with his congregation, began excavating for the stone foundation on which a wood frame church was built. St. James became the first church in the village and in the territory. Patton was one of the most able of the early missionaries and he

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ried Georgiana Dodson and they had four children: Henry L., Merriall, Herbert Bethune, and Francis Lawrence. His career advanced as Rector of Cornwall, Rural Dean of Johnstown in 1849 and, in 1862, sole Archdeacon of the Diocese of Ontario (which then included what is now the Diocese of Ottawa).

Influential and respected, Patton was the “eyes” of the Bishop for the huge wedge of Upper Canada from Trenton and Deep River, east to the boundary of Lower Canada. He was an honourable and scrupulous man and an advocate for, and keeper of, the missionary conscience of the Diocese.

On April 30, 1874, Archdeacon Patton died.

In Kemptville, at a special Vestry in July, it was agreed to “make an earnest effort to obtain the funds required to erect a neat stone church to the honour of Almighty God and in memory of the late Venerable Archdeacon Patton”.

The 1827 St. James was, by the 1870's, too small for its congregation and the spire, damaged in a gale, was a safety hazard. On August 24, 1874, The Ottawa Free Press reported that John Stannage planned to build a new church “to be called the Archdeacon Patton Memorial Church”. As early as 1873, Stannage had commissioned William Tutin Thomas, one of the foremost architects in Canada, to design and construct a “little cathedral” in memory of the first Rector of the Parish. The Archdeacon Patton Memorial Church was built with funds raised by parishioners, Stannage’s contacts in England, and Patton’s friends and family.

On May 28, 1878, the cornerstone for the new church was laid. Both the handsome exterior of enduring cut limestone, and the simple beauty of the interior are a tribute to, and reminder of, the generations of faithful who’ve gone before us. As keepers of our past, we reflect on the heritage that is the Archdeacon Patton Memorial Church.

Someone asked if there is, among the magnificent stained glass windows, one dedicated to the first Rector of the Parish. There is not, for the St. James Anglican Church itself is the memorial to Henry Patton.

The Upper Canada District School Board rolled out phase one of the device distribution plan this week, which will put more than 1,900 laptops in the hands of secondary students and students with special education needs when complete.

All devices being loaned to students are Windows 10 laptops, which were already owned by the UCDSB. Each laptop had to be reconfigured for home use as they were previously set up for use at schools on the UCDSB network.

The UCDSB contacted families eligible for a device in this phase to arrange curbside-style pick-ups at our secondary schools. By the end of the week, 1,600 laptops will be delivered.

Device recipients were identified though a survey that was communicated to families in early April. The device distribution plan is following a priority sequence approach, addressing the needs of senior students, and students who were assigned special education tech devices prior to the school closures, as the first priority.

“It was important that we got devices into the hands of our secondary students that need it first, as the stakes are a bit higher for these students if they cannot participate in distance learning. We want our graduating students to be fully prepared for post-secondary school, or the world of work, next year. Providing a means for them to stay engaged in their schooling and complete their studies this year is an important step in that,” says Director of Education Stephen Sliwa. “Also, most courses at the secondary level have now moved into an online format using the provincial e-learning platform, which isn’t the case at the elementary level.”

The second phase of device distribution will incorporate locating and preparing additional devices for use by our elementary students, as well as investigating the Apple/Rogers partnership announced on April 17 by the Ministry of Education.

To accommodate elementary students that do not have access to a device or have no internet access, the school board has developed printed materials. Booklets that compile two weeks of activities for Kindergarten to Grade 3, Grade 4 to Grade 6, and Grade 7 and Grade 8 were mailed to approximately 1,000 students this week. These mailouts will continue for the duration of the school closure period for any student that requires them.

“Our mission is to prepare all students for a successful life, and all of our staff members are doing everything they can to help students stay connected to their learning,” says Chair John McAllister.

If families didn’t fill out the needs assessment survey, they can still do so. If they don’t have access to a device to fill out the survey, they can call 613-342-0435 (toll free 1-888-593-5556) to leave call back information. The survey is a tool to assess needs only, it doesn’t guarantee a device will be available.

Bell accelerating rural Internet rollout in response to COVID-19 Bell announced on April 23 that it has accelerated the rollout of its new Wireless Home Internet (WHI) service in rural Canada as part of its response to the COVID-19 crisis, and is on track to reach 137,000 more homes than originally planned by the end of this month.

"Bell's Wireless Home Internet program is dedicated to bringing full broadband Internet speeds to rural communities and other traditionally underserved locations.

And with WHI usage growing 40% over the last month, the COVID-19 crisis has clearly underscored the value of the service to customers in smaller communities," said Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of BCE Inc. and Bell Canada.

"With the scale of our operations and the depth of our team, Bell is a company uniquely positioned to lead the way in delivering high-speed Internet access to rural Canada. Our accelerated rollout to 137,000 additional rural households in 180 individual communities this month is both an immediate response to COVID-19 and part of our work to connect even more rural Canadians for generations to come."

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to help respond in these unprecedented times and we are thankful to Bell Canada for this initiative," said the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.

"We know that high-speed Internet access is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity for all Canadians. Our government is working hard, with the private sector, provinces, communities and Indigenous organizations, to make sure that rural Canadians have access to high speed Internet, no matter where they live."

The accelerated buildout announced today will bring new or enhanced broadband access to approximately 180 communities in Québec and Ontario, including agricultural regions, smaller towns and other rural locations.

"Now more than ever, we need to stay connected," said the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development. "I welcome Bell's leadership and the support it will offer Canadians in these challenging times. We will get through these trying times by taking care of our neighbours and staying together, apart. This announcement helps more Canadians do that."

"Bell's announcement is welcome news for rural Ontarians, especially given COVID-19 and the critical need for broadband so people can work, learn, and access services," said Allan Thompson, Chair of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA).

"ROMA and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario have been calling for solutions and we welcome this step in seeing more rural Ontarians connected."

Bell is ready to support customers facing financial challenges due to the COVID-19 situation while also waiving certain usage charges and providing free access to a wide range of news, family and entertainment channels on Bell TV: To help Canadians working from home or in isolation we are waiving overage fees for residential Internet customers across our Bell brands until June 30. For our wireless customers travelling abroad, Roam Better and pay per use roaming charges will be waived until April 30.

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