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Canada Day bash returns to Petrie Island

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star

It’s been three years since Orléans residents have been able to celebrate Canada Day on Petrie Island.

For the past two years, the celebrations have been restricted to individual neighbourhoods and makeshift fireworks displays.

You have to go back to July 1, 2019, when Kiwanis East Ottawa Est last held the Canada Day festivities on the island. The service club began hosting it’s O’ Canada celebration in 2017, one year after organizers of the Greater Orléans Canada Celebration called it a day after holding events on the island for 12 straight years.

A number of the popular activities will be The O’ Canada Day celebration is returning to Petrie Island on back this year including the Kid Zone, the SaturdayJuly1forthefirsttimeinthreeyears.FILEPHOTO Beachside BBQ and Beer Tent, a full slate of live entertainment starting at 2 p.m. with the

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local band Heart and Mines featuring Orléans city councillor Matt Luloff on electric guitar and vocals, and, of course, the largest fireworks display in the east end.

Best of all – the non-stop activities are completely free. There will also be a free shuttle service from the Trim Road parn-and-ride.

One of the unique attractions this year is a cultural area featuring storytelling by members of the Métis community and demonstrations.

The opening ceremonies, including a massive birthday cake, will be held at 1 p.m.

Besides Heart and Mines, the main stage entertainment will also include Bollywood musician and dancer Kuljit Sodhi; Afro Beat and hip-hop artist Wise Ayangana; and performances by musicians from both the Orléans School of Rock and the Markham School of Rock. The proceedings will wrap up with the band Garden Variety.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Canadian Blood Services opens plasma donation centre at Place d’Orléans

ORLÉANS – The Canadian Blood Services agency has opened a plasma donation centre at Place d’Orléans as part of its efforts to get 100,000 new blood and plasma donors across Canada. Plasma donors are vital links in Canada’s Lifeline and the need for plasma is rising – primarily because the number of conditions that can be treated with medications made from plasma is growing. Canadian Blood Services is increasing the amount of plasma it collects across the country to meet patients’ needs in Canada today and into the future. Plasma donor centres, such as the one located at the east side of Place d’Orléans next to Marks, are helping to meet that need. To make an appointment, visit blood.ca and click on the BOOK NOW button.

Orléans teen places second in 3000-metre steeplechase at provincial championships

ORLÉANS – Orléans teenager Elizabeth Vroom, 17, has followed up her record-setting gold medal performance in the 2000-metre steeplechase at the provincial high school track and field championships earlier this month with a silver medal run in the much longer 3000-metre steeplechase at the Ontario Open Championships on June 11. Vroom completed the race in 10:38.23, which is the sixth fastest time all-time among Ottawa Lions Track & Field Club members and the second fastest time among juniors under the age of 20. It’s the first time that Vroom has competed at the longer distance.

Navan Lions golf tourney raises $4K for Make-A-Wish

ORLÉANS – The Navan Lions Club raised $4,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation during their annual charity golf tournament held June 10 at the Bearbrook Golf Club.

Everyone involved was thrilled to be back at the annual event which had to be canceled the last two years due to the pandemic. The recent severe windstorm that destroyed thousands of trees in the area on May 21, also put the tournament in jeopardy, but the Bearbrook staff managed to get the course ready in time for the event. The money raised will be used to help wishes come true for children suffering from critical illness.

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Queenswood United Church development faces opposition

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star Plans to build 31 rental units next to the Queenswood United Church on Kennedy Lane East in Queenswood Heights is being met with opposition from some area residents.

The development project is part of the United Church of Canada’s efforts to create mixed-income housing units on its

properties across the country. Their aim is to build homes for 34,000 people over the next 15 years through a subsidiary called Kindred Works, starting with the Queenswood United Church site.

The rental units will not only provide affordable housing for people, they will also provide the church with a much-needed revenue source and allow it to remain viable in the community.

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Without the added income the project will provide, the church could be forced to close and the land sold to outside developers.

The Queenswood project will include a mix of three-storey townhouses and walk-up apartments, totaling 81 residential rental units of varying sizes from one to three bedrooms. Thirty-one per cent of the housing units would be “affordable,” as defined by the CMHC NHCF program, with rents set at 79 per cent of the average market rent, but first they must get the site rezoned from institutional to residential.

The site is privately owned and abuts Queenswood Ridge Park.

Opponents of the project are worried it will negatively impact the community by significantly increasing the amount of traffic and noise in the area. They also object to the loss of greenspace should the project be allowed to proceed.

They’ve suggested that the City buy or expropriate the church and adjoining land and then lease the building back to the church for $1.

Orléans Ward councillor Matt Luloff says the idea of expropriating a church is a non-

starter. There is also no interest on the part of the church to sell the land. For one thing, the project is part of a nation-wide initiative by the United Church of Canada. For another, even though the site is currently green space, it is privately owned, and private property laws are pretty clear.

The city could turn down the rezoning application, but it would almost certainly be appealed to the Ontario Local Planning Appeal Tribunal which almost always rules on the part of the property owner.

For his part, Luloff plans to raise the concerns to members of the planning committee which will decide on the rezoning application, some of which he shares. For instance, he wants the developer to ensure that any three-storey units are not immediately facing the neighbouring twostorey properties.

Luloff has asked planning staff to address as many of the concerns as possible in their report when the application is eventually brought to committee. If he’s not satisfied, he will pull delegated authority and force the site plan to go to committee for their scrutiny and public input.

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Canada strong With the COVID pandemic largely behind us, it’s about time we all join together to support those things that bind us together.

One of the most common refrains during the pandemic was that we were all in it together. This July 1 Canada Day celebration will give us the perfect opportunity to all celebrate together.

But before we can celebrate, we should acknowledge the sacrifices that were made by so many and the more than 41,600 Canadians who have died from Covid. I’m hoping the organizers of this year’s O’ Canada celebration on Petrie Island will take a moment to do so, even if it is just a minute of silence and reflection during the opening ceremonies. And then, let the party begin.

Hopefully, for just one day, we can forget about runaway gas prices, the debate over COVID vaccines, the brutal state of the travel industry and escalating inflation.

Let’s celebrate the fact that we still have one of the best health care systems in the world. Let’s celebrate all the health care workers who have stood on the front lines and manned the ramparts against COVID-19 for the past two years.

Let’s acknowledge and celebrate the work our teachers have done in continuing to educate our children through the never-ending cycle of in-person learning and virtual classrooms.

Let’s embrace all of the Canadian artists who were unable to do what they love for two years and couldn’t perform in front of a live audience.

Let’s celebrate each other – our friends and neighbours and even total strangers – because we all got through this together. Let’s put our differences aside, or better yet bury them all together. The COVID-19 pandemic divided families, pitted parents against their children and vice versa. Debates over COVID-19 restrictions and whether or not you should get vaccinated strained lifelong friendships and ended some altogether.

And let’s take a moment to acknowledge how much we missed those things that we had previously taken for granted and what the pandemic with its many restrictions had taken away from us for so long – things like festivals, picnics, visiting grandma’s house, going to a movie theatre, dining out at your favourite restaurant or playing your favourite sport.

The past two years have been brutal. It’s time to move on and into a wonderfully uncertain future. But first, let’s party Orléans.

Happy Canada Day everyone.

Local MP issues open invitation to Senior Strawberry Social

To all the fathers in Orléans, I hope you had a Locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables are availlovely Father’s Day on Sunday, surrounded by your able at the Orléans Farmers Market every Thursday loved ones. in the parking lot outside the Ray Friel Recreation On June 6, I had the great pleasure to welcome Complex on Tenth Line Road. and tour the brand new Plasma At this time of year, you can Donation Centre in Orléans! pick up your own strawberries This state-of-the-art facility at the Orléans Fruit Farm on is located at Place d’Orléans St. Joseph Blvd. beside Marks. Please visit Elsewhere, the Just Food blood.ca to learn how you can Community Farm is open on donate.

Sundays during the month This week marks the beginof July and the Navan Little Marie-France Lalonde ning of graduation and I want Market on Navan Road is to take a moment to congratulate the 1,745 graduates also a popular destination for locally grown fruit from Orléans’ 10 high schools. and vegetable. This summer, don’t forget to buy local Graduations and proms are being held in person and encourage our precious small businesses. for most of our Grade 12 graduates. I am extremely Just a reminder to join me for my annual Senior proud of their achievements. They have accom- Strawberry Social on Saturday, June 25 at the Roy plished so much already and I know their future Hobbs Community Centre. We will have Bingo – Fred Sherwin, editor will be filled with success and fulfillment. I had the games from 11 a.m. to noon followed by the social privilege of sharing my best wishes on this milestone event to enjoy some fresh strawberries and desserts, with them through personally signed congratulatory while getting to know our neighbours. certificates. Congratulations, Class of 2022!

This is my last column before Canada Day, and I Another great initiative to help Ukrainian families am taking this opportunity to wish you all safe and Fredrick C. Sherwin, Editor & Publisher who arrived in Orléans thanks to the generosity of festive celebrations. fsherwin@orleansstar.ca host families took place on June 13. Thank you to This year, we will be gathering at Petrie Island to The Orléans Star is a bi-weekly publication distributed to 44,000 residences The Knights of Columbus and Soul Stone Sushi for celebrate our country’s 155th birthday. Please join in Blackburn Hamlet, Orléans and Navan. The newspaper is locally owned your leadership once again. your neighbours and fellow Orléans residents from and operated by Sherwin Publishing Inc., 745 Farmbrook Cres., Orléans, In Orléans, we are fortunate to have some amazing 11 a.m on July 1. I cannot wait to see you there.

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Commons Corner

Common courtesy just another victim of the COVID pandemic Besides the obvious human tragedies, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a massive amount of collateral damage. From higher inflation to supply chain issues that are still months away from being sorted out, the pandemic has wreaked havoc and chaos across the globe.

But here at home, it has become increasingly evident that common courtesy is just another victim of the two-year long pandemic.

At first I thought it was just me. I often hold the door open for people at my bank or when I go shopping, and pre-COVID I would often get the odd “thank you” in response.

Post-COVID? Crickets.

Before COVID, if you let another car make a left-hand turn in front of you, they would give you a wave or at least a nod in appreciation. Post COVID? Nothing.

Before COVID, having someone at honk you at a light was a fairly rare occurrence, at least in Orléans, and when it did happen it was usually preceded by a lengthy pause while they waited for you to do something.

Post-COVID people will honk at you in a nano-second if you’re not in motion as soon as the light turns green.

It’s nuts.

And like I said at first, I thought it was only

Up Front Fred Sherwin me and then I started sharing my observations with other people who have experienced an increasing amount of rudeness and obnoxious behavior since the COVID restrictions were lifted.

A friend of mine who used to hold the door open for people all the time says that since the pandemic, she very rarely gets a “thank you” in response anymore. On the occasions when the other person fails to acknowledge her act of common courtesy, she pipes up with a “You’re welcome.” To which she’s met with a dirty look or a simple “humph”.

At least she hasn’t let it discourage her and she still opens the door for people only not as often.

You would think that people would be happier, more grateful and a good deal more courteous towards others once the restrictions were lifted, but no dice.

It’s like all that pent-up anger and frustration at having been locked up and locked down during the pandemic has spilled over to its aftermath.

Common courtesy used to be a hallmark of Canadians in general and Ottawans in particular.

We are known the world over for being nice, easygoing, laid back individuals who are always quick to say thank you and help others for no other reason than because we could.

It’s also what has set us apart from our neighbours to the south for eons. Americans are known for being boorish, obnoxious, discourteous and inconsiderate. Not us.

But now we are at risk of being lumped into the same boat.

My poor mother, who taught me the importance of being courteous and considerate of others, must be rolling over in her grave.

But we can not allow it to happen. We must NOT allow it to happen. It’s what makes us Canadian – that and our ability to complain about the weather during all four seasons, the government of the day no matter who’s in power and the state of our roads.

So what can we do about it? Well, for one thing, those of us who still appreciate

the importance of common courtesy in maintaining civil order and a caring and humane society must not let the actions of others deter us from continuing to be kind and courteous.

If anything, we need to step up our game.

We need to be kind and courteous every chance we get. We need to continue to let others make a left-hand turn, or merge in front of us even if we know that nine times out of 10 they will refuse to acknowledge our simple act of courtesy.

We need to continue to allow seniors to move ahead of us in line, or take our seat on the bus. And we have to keep holding the door open for others.

Perhaps, and I know this is a stretch, and just maybe our acts of kindness and common courtesy will rub off on to others.

Who knows, we may even start a postpandemic movement.

At the very least, we will make our parents proud and provide a shining example to our children, even though they likely won’t follow it.

Be a part of the solution and not the problem. Do not let yourselves be sucked into the darkness. Be a shining beacon of common courtesy and kindness. You will feel better for it.

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Proposed inflatable waterpark delayed until 2023

By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star A giant inflatable waterpark proposed for Petrie Island has been delayed a year in order to allow the private operator time to clear all the necessary regulatory hurdles which include: • negotiating and finalizing a License of Occupation; • securing Transport Canada approval; • completing the internal city circulation to inform the License of Occupation; • the submission of a site safety plan, traffic management plan and other requirements.

Splashifax Waterparks recently issued this statement on their Facebook page: “Splashifax Waterparks is excited about adding its exhilarating and playful water experience to Ottawa. While our teams have been working hard to open this summer, we’ve made the decision to target opening for 2023 instead.

“We’re using that extra time to continue getting staff trained, talking to the community, and completing the municipal approvals needed to bring jobs, family fun, and the amazing Splashifax experience here next year.”

The proposed waterpark will include up to a dozen inflatable elements all joined together in a sort of obstacle course, including a giant water slide and a trampoline It is not yet known where the waterpark would be located, but it is assumed it would be located on the north beach where the water is quite shallow.

The proposed waterpark has come under fire from both proponents of Petrie Island who feel it doesn’t suit the island’s ecological significance and detractors of Petrie Island who believe the Ottawa River is too polluted for a waterpark.

Splashifax and its supporters are quick to point out that Petrie Island has always been both an ecological and recreational site since it was developed into a public space more than 15 years ago, and studies that show the water around Petrie Island is perfectly safe on most days. The only exception is after a heavy rainfall, but that is the same for any municipal beach.

The name Splashifax comes from the company’s original waterpark which was located near Halifax, Nova Scotia last summer.

It has since been moved to nearby

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

A proposed inflatable waterpark at Petrie Island, like the one pictured above, has been put on hold for a year to allow the operators to clear all the necessary regulatory hurdles. PHOTO PPLI Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, where it will begin operations this year.

Individual tickets for the Bridgewater facility cost $38 per person for a two-hour session. Visitors must also purchase a pair

of “Grippy socks” for $5, which they must wear for their own safety when climbing over the slippery installation.

To get an idea of what Splashifax plans to bring to Petrie Island, visit splashifax.com.

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Summer the perfect opportunity to Recent events a reminder emergency shake off the COVID pandemic blues preparedness begins in the home Hello there. Is it just me, or does it feel like faces, both new and familiar. we are trying to make up for two summers We finally had our 10th annual Celebrate worth of missed community events and Summer event two weeks ago. Thank social interactions? you to everyone who came out, it was the Oh, that is exactly what we are doing, and biggest one yet! The donation box for the I couldn’t be happier.

Gloucester Emergency Despite a massive Food Cupboard racked storm, a devastating fire, up $2,900, which goes a Tim and a lingering concern long way! It was such a Tierney great kick-off to summer. of viruses (both new and old), we have managed Now we get to look to keep the morale way forward to graduations, Beacon Hill-Cyrville Ward 11 up. They say ‘hard grand openings, comtimes bring people together’, and this has munity BBQs, movies in the park, summer rung so true to me recently. These shared camps and sports, a few renewed parks, experiences throughout the community a new community centre, Canada Day have brought out the best in so many people celebrations and much more! and it warms my heart to witness.

All this celebrating is much-deserved. I I am looking forward to having a ‘normal’ hope that all of you, who have been through summer this year. But, even if life throws so much these past few years, get some us curveballs, I know that our community sense of peace this summer. I am so proud to is prepared to face them with strength and be connected to this community, and know unity. We have a lot to be thankful for and to that we as councillors are happy to be here look forward to. to support our communities in any way that I know that my team and I will be out we can. in the community weekly for multiple Enjoy your summer. Until next time, occasions, and we look forward to seeing friends.

This year has seen its share of extreme emergencies. weather. January’s snowstorm, the recent In Ottawa, we are not strangers to extreme derecho, or the extreme heat that has already weather. We have bitterly cold winters with come to the city. record snowfalls; and our summers have When these events happen, it is important extreme heat, coupled with stifling humidity. that we are prepared and For many of us, these ready to respond. are manageable situaDuring May’s storm, tions, however for Laura I found myself caught Ottawa’s more vulnerable Dudas off-guard at home, residents, as well as whether it was the anyone who doesn’t take lack of battery packs the right precautions, it Innes Ward 2 for charging phones, can be life-threatening. or lanterns for lighting, it left me thinking On another note, with summer now about my own need to better prepare my officially underway, it is important to know family for the next emergency. the signs of heat-related illnesses such as All three levels of government offer heat stroke and dehydration. some fantastic resources and tips on being Ottawa Public Health provides residents prepared for unexpected emergencies. To with tools and tips on how to beat the heat help understand the risks in our area, create and stay safe during extreme heat. Visit a household emergency plan, and build an Ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-healthemergency kit, I would encourage you to topics/extreme-heat-and-humidity.aspx for check out: www.getprepared.gc.ca, as well more information. as the City of Ottawa website at Ottawa.ca/ Lastly, I want to wish everyone a safe and en/health-and-public-safety/emergency- happy Canada Day long weekend and an preparedness to find out more on how enjoyable summer shared with your loved to be prepared for and stay safe during ones.

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Petrie Island Canada Day schedule...

Happy Canada Day! Bonne fête Canada!

There will be a free shuttle service from Collège La Cité on Jeanne d’Arc Blvd. to the Petrie Island site. The shuttle service will begin at 11 a.m. The last shuttle will leave the island at 7 p.m.

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11 a.m.

Kids Zone opens; Shuttle service begins Food Concessions and Beer Tent open

12:30 a.m.

Metis Storytelling, Cultural Displays and Demonstrations

1 p.m.

Official Opening Ceremonies and Canada Day Cake

Orléans Licence Bureau

2 p.m.

Hearts & Mines featuring Orléans Coun. Matt Luloff

4 p.m.

Kuljit Sodhi Bollywood Musicianservicing and Dancer 46 –years in business, Orléans

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Providing health and licence renewal services.

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Wheelsport on Youville undergoes recent renovations STAR STAFF – After undergoing extensive renovations, Ottawa’s oldest and best motorcycle and ATV dealership is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a bigger and brighter showroom displaying dozens of bikes by Yamaha, Suzuki, CF Moto and KTM. Located at 1390 Youville Dr., Wheelsport is Canada’s first full-line KTM dealer which includes the KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas brands of adventure, off-road and motocross bikes.

They also carry the complete line of CF Moto bikes, starting with their 300NK entry level model up to their 650cc Adeventura and 700cc Sport bikes.

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran, Wheelsport has the perfect motorcycle to suit your needs and abilities. They also buy and sell used motorcycles and ATVs and they carry a large selection of apparel and accessories on the newly renovated second floor.

Founded by Fred Kolman in 1972, Wheelsport was originally located at Blair and Montreal Road. When Fred’s son Jim took over in 2000, they moved the dealership

to its current location.

Besides motorcycles, Wheelsport also sells ATVs and side-by-sides by CF Moto Yamaha and Suzuki. In fact, that side of the business has experienced tremendous growth over the past couple of years.

Off-roading has become a highly popular past-time, especially during the pandemic when everyone had to social distance.

Another area of growth over the past five to 10 years has been in the female market.

Jim Kolman says the dealership has seen a significant increase in female customers.

“The number of women who have gotten into motorcycling has really grown, especially in Orléans,” says Kolman. “And they’re different than men. They’re a lot more detailoriented, so we have all the different colours and models and we make sure our inventory meets their tastes and preferences.”

Besides selling motorcycles and ATVs, Wheelsport also has a large parts and service department. In fact, they can service virtually any make and model. With eight technicians on staff, they can take care of your motorcycle, ATV or scooter in an efficient and timely manner, so you can get back to the power-

Happy Canada Day! On behalf of the board of directors, staffs and volunteers.

Thanks to recent renovations, the Wheelsport showroom has doub sizeallowingthemtodisplaytwiceasmanybikes.STAFFPHOTO sports activities you enjoy.

Last but by no means least, even though winter is the furthest thing from most people’s minds at this time of year, it’s good to know that Wheelsport carries the complete line of Ariens snowblowers. In fact, they

Happy Canada Day!

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were the very first Ariens dealer in Ottawa, dating back to the store’s earliest days, and they service everything they sell.

To find out more about Wheelsport visit their website at wheelsport.ca, or visit them on Facebook at facebook.com/wheelsport.ca.

IN MEMORIAM

COMMUNITY BILLBOARD THURSDAY, JUNE 23 ORLÉANS FARMER’S MARKET from 11 am to 4 pm in the parking lot at the Ray Friel Recreation Complex on Tenth Line Road featuring local food vendors and producers.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 HIP HOP SHUFFLE PARTY W/DJ KAM at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. Visit facebook.com/ StrayDogBrewingCompany for more info.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 CUMBERLAND FARMERS’ MARKET from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Arena, 1115 Dunning Rd. in Cumberland Village. The Cumberland Farmers’ Market features fresh vegetables, seasonal fruits, specialty foods,

homemade treats and a variety of artisan goods.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 ORLÉANS MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL from noon to 6 p.m. in Vista Park at 720 Vistapark Dr. Come enjoy BBQ hot dogs, face painting, music and dancing, crafts and much more.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 NAVAN COMMUNITY LUNCHEON from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Domaine Perrault winery. Hosted by the Country Moments Spa & Wellness Center, The Original Navan Market and Amanda Watson. Catered

by Meatings BBQ. This is a fundraising event to help raise money for an Outdoor Learning Space at Heritage Public School.

Social hour will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch

will be served at 12:30 p.m. Final words and raffle will take place at 2:30 p.m. For tickets email info@ countrymomentsspa.ca.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30 ORLÉANS FARMER’S MARKET from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at the Ray Friel Recreation Complex on Tenth Line Road featuring local food vendors and producers.

SUNDAY, JULY 2 JASON KOKKOVAS will be performing live at the Stray Dog Brewing Company. Admission is ‘pay-what-you-can’, but it is suggested that you give a $10 tip to the artist in lieu of admission.

The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.

For more info visit facebook.com/ StrayDogBrewingCompany.

Denise Lavalée (née Laroche), 95 Passed away on May 25, 2022 Gérard Tremblay, 96 Passed away on May 17, 2022 John Archibald MacKinnon, 90 Passed away on May 16, 2022

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