The new CT scanner at Campbellford Memorial Hospital, which will replace the existing 13-year-old CT scanner, will be more reliable and provide cleaner imaging allowing physicians to make more efficient diagnoses while reducing wait times and patient exposure to radiation. (Photo: Campbellford Memorial Hospital)
Decreasing both wait times and overall exposure to radiation are two projected benefits for patients once a new CT scanner is up and running at Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH), says the hospital’s diagnostic imaging manager.
The Municipality of Trent Hills hospital announced recently it will be installing the $1.4-million scanner in the coming weeks.
The new imaging device will replace the existing CT Scanner, which is now 13 years old and “at the end of its lifecycle,” CMH noted in a media release.
The new scanner is expected to be more reliable and provide cleaner imaging, allowing physicians to make more efficient diagnoses, said Colleen Smith, diagnostic imaging manager at CMH.
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“Our new CT scanner can operate up to 44 per cent quicker, meaning shorter scan times for patients and reduced radiation exposure,” Smith told kawarthaNOW.
“This will, in turn, lead to greater patient throughput, thereby helping to reduce wait times for CT scans. Additionally, the new scanner offers higher spatial resolution, which creates clearer images, allowing our physicians to detect even the subtlest abnormalities.”
To summarize, patients ultimately benefit from shorter wait times and quicker scans, while physicians receive better images, Smith said.
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A CT scanner is a powerful imaging device that allows CMH physicians the ability to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions without the need to send patients to a larger hospital.
“It really was a game-changer when we installed the current CT scanner 13 years ago,” Smith noted. “You typically don’t see this type of equipment in smaller hospitals, and it allows us to provide a level of care to our patients often not seen in communities of our size.”
The CMH Foundation committed to raising the entire $1.4 million needed for the replacement.
“It never ceases to amaze me how much support our community shows the hospital,” said Martha Hunt, CMH Foundation chair, in the media release. “2023 was a record-breaking year for community support of the hospital. We have raised just over 90 per cent of our fundraising goal, but with a last push are confident we will hit our target.”
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When asked about what that support means for the proposed hospital redevelopment, Hunt noted, “redevelopment is going to be the largest capital campaign our area has ever seen. It is going to be all-hands-on-deck, and the overwhelming success of our CT Scanner replacement campaign gives me every confidence that we’ll be able to deliver.”
CMH said work is underway to install the new CT scanner and it’s expected to be completed in early April. During this process, CT scans will not be available at CMH.
“An extended CT scan downtime procedure has been put in place, and arrangements with both Peterborough Regional Health Centre and Northumberland Hills Hospital (in Cobourg) have been made to ensure that patients requiring an urgent CT scan are able to get one at one of those facilities,” CMH noted.
The Netflix science fiction film "Spaceman" stars Adam Sandler as an astronaut who, six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth. Desperate to fix things with his wife, he is helped by a mysterious creature from the beginning of time he finds hiding in the bowels of his ship. cheduled for a limited theatrical release on February 23, the film debuts on Netflix on Friday, March 1st. (Photo: Netflix)
Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada. Here are a few highlights of what’s coming to Netflix in March.
Adam Sandler stars in the science fiction film Spaceman, which tells the story of an astronaut who, six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth. Desperate to fix things with his wife (Carey Mulligan), he is helped by a mysterious creature from the beginning of time (voiced by Paul Dano) he finds hiding in the bowels of his ship.
Directed by Johan Renck and based on the 2017 novel Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfar, the film also stars Kunal Nayyar, Lena Olin, and Isabella Rossellini. Scheduled for a limited theatrical release on February 23, the film debuts on Netflix on Friday, March 1st.
VIDEO: “Spaceman” trailer
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Guy Ritchie’s crime drama series The Gentlemen, based on his 2019 film of the same name, follows aristocratic Eddie Halstead (Theo James) who, after he inherits the family estate, discovers that it’s home to an enormous weed empire run by Bobby Glass (Ray Winstone) — who isn’t going anywhere. The eight-episode British series premieres on Netflix on Thursday, March 7th.
VIDEO: “The Gentlemen” trailer
Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things, Enola Holmes) stars in the fantasy film Damsel, which tells the story of a young woman who agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive. Originally scheduled to be released by Netflix in October but postponed due to the impact of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, it will premiere on Netflix on Friday, March 8th.
VIDEO: “Damsel” trailer
From the creators of Game of Thrones comes the science-fiction series 3 Body Problem, based on the novel trilogy of the same name by Chinese writer Liu Cixin. A young astrophysicist who saw her father brutally murdered during the Chinese Cultural Revolution is later conscripted by the military because of her scientific background and sent to a secret radar base in a remote region. Her fateful decision at that base reverberates through space and time to a present-day group of brilliant scientists. As the laws of nature unravel before their eyes, the five former colleagues reunite to confront the greatest threat in humanity’s history. The eight-episode series arrived on Netflix on Thursday, March 21st.
VIDEO: “3 Body Problem” trailer
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The biopic Shirley stars Regina King stars as Shirley Chisholm, the first Black congresswoman who made a trailblazing run for president of the United States in 1972. Directed by John Ridley, the film also stars Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christina Jackson, Dorian Crossmond Missick, Amirah Vann, André Holland, Terrence Howard and — in one of his final roles — the late Lance Reddick. Shirley debuts on Netflix on Friday, March 22nd.
VIDEO: “Shirley” trailer
The French thriller The Wages of Fear tells the story of an illicit crack team that has 24 hours to drive two truckloads of nitroglycerine across a desert laden with danger. The movie is a remake of the 1953 thriller film of the same name, based on the 1950 novel Le Salaire de la peur by Georges Arnaud, which was also adapted into the American 1977 thriller Sorcerer directed and produced by William Friedkin. The Wages of Fear premieres on Netflix on Thursday, March 29th.
VIDEO: “The Wages of Fear” trailer
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Also coming to Netflix Canada in March are seasons one to eight of Dexter (no release date specified), season seven of Somebody Feed Phil (Mar. 1), season four of the Canadian glassblowing competition series Blown Away (Mar. 8), season three of Young Royals (Mar. 11), seasons one to eight of Monk (Mar. 15), season two of Physical: 100 (Mar. 19), and season three of Is It Cake? (Mar. 29).
Theatrically released films coming to Netflix in March include Bridesmaids, The Cider House Rules, 1984’s Dune, Notting Hill, 2017’s It, and S.W.A.T. (all on Mar. 1), Burn After Reading (Mar. 6), The Girl with All the Gifts and October Sky (Mar. 10), The Nutty Professor (Mar. 14), Downsizing and Ford v. Ferrari (Mar. 15), Black Adam (Mar. 16), The Martian (Mar. 22), The Twilight Sage franchise (Mar. 29), Bad Moms (Mar. 30), and As Good as It Gets, Big Daddy, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Dope (all on Mar. 31).
VIDEO: New on Netflix Canada in March 2024
Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in March by date, along with what’s leaving.
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Coming in March (no release date specified)
Bad Dinosaurs (Netflix family) – A lovably mischievous Tyrannosaurus family explores their amazing prehistoric world while having slapstick fun with the silly dinosaurs who live there.
Dexter: Seasons 1-8
Friday, March 1
Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre (Netflix series) – In a race against time to avoid a dismal fate, traveler Saro returns to the Oyo Kingdom with orders to complete a nearly impossible task.
Blood & Water: Season 4 (Netflix series) – Puleng and Fiks try to move on during their senior year, but the past pits them against each other when they discover that they’re still being targeted.
Furies (Netflix series) – Seeking to avenge her father’s death, a young woman becomes entangled in the web of the Fury, peacekeeper of the Paris criminal underworld.
Maamla Legal Hai (Netflix series) – Chaos collides with the letter of the law at District Court Patparganj, where quirky employees work to uphold justice — but not without a few objections.
My Name Is Loh Kiwan (Netflix film) – After defecting from North Korea, Loh Kiwan struggles to obtain refugee status in Belgium, where he encounters a dejected woman who has lost all hope.
Somebody Feed Phil: Season 7 (Netflix series) – Globe-trotting gourmand Phil Rosenthal samples and savors culinary delights from Dubai, Edinburgh, Kyoto and more in this warmly humorous series.
Spaceman (Netflix film) – Six months into a solitary research mission to the edge of the solar system, an astronaut, Jakub (Adam Sandler), realizes that the marriage he left behind might not be waiting for him when he returns to Earth. Desperate to fix things with his wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), he is helped by a mysterious creature from the beginning of time he finds hiding in the bowels of his ship. Hanuš (voiced by Paul Dano) works with Jakub to make sense of what went wrong before it is too late. Directed by Johan Renck and based on the novel Spaceman of Bohemia, the film also stars Kunal Nayyar, Lena Olin, and Isabella Rossellini.
You Are Not Alone: Fighting the Wolf Pack (Netflix film) – Through key testimonies, this documentary looks at a gang rape that took place during the 2016 San Fermín festival and sparked protests worldwide.
The Art of War
Bridesmaids
The Cider House Rules
Dune (1984)
Geostorm
Grown Ups
Notting Hill
It (2017)
Premonition
The Ruins
S.W.A.T.
Strange but True
Sydney White
They/Them
The Ugly Truth
Underworld: Blood Wars
Sunday, March 3
The Netflix Slam (Netflix live event) – A live tennis exhibition match between the legend Rafael Nadal and the prodigy Carlos Alcaraz.
Monday, March 4
Hot Wheels Let’s Race (Netflix film) – Six young hopefuls at the Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage Racing Camp learn the skills they need to become the next generation of amazing racers.
Tuesday, March 5
Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda (Netflix comedy) – Award-winning comedian Hannah Gadsby hosts an extraordinary global comedy special. Curated by Gadsby, the show brings together a line-up of the world’s absolute funniest genderqueer comedians. Recorded at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace Theatre, the special features ALOK, Chloe Petts, DeAnne Smith, Asha Ward, Jes Tom, Mx. Dahlia Belle, and Krishna Istha.
Wednesday, March 6
Burn After Reading
Full Swing: Season 2 (Netflix documentary) – A shocking merger shakes up the golf world as the players prepare for the biennial Ryder Cup competition in Rome — and another tense year on the course.
The Program: Cons, Cults and Kidnapping (Netflix documentary) – Years after being sent to a disciplinary school, a woman still haunted by her experiences exposes the corruption and abuse of the troubled teen industry.
Supersex (IT) (Netflix series) – Inspired by true events, this is the story of how Rocco Siffredi escaped a humble life and emerged as the world’s greatest porn star.
Thursday, March 7
The Gentlemen (Netflix series) – When aristocratic Eddie inherits the family estate, he discovers that it’s home to an enormous weed empire — and its proprietors aren’t going anywhere.
I Am Woman
The Signal (DE) (Netflix series) – A missing astronaut sets her family on a frantic hunt for answers. But the more they uncover, the greater the threat becomes to them — and the world.
Friday, March 8
Blown Away: Season 4 (Netflix series) – Bigger, bolder, hotter. Ten glassblowers turn up the heat for a gruelling competition in North America’s largest hot shop for a chance to win a prize package worth $100,000.
Damsel (Netflix film) – A young woman’s marriage to a charming prince turns into a fierce fight for survival when she’s offered up as a sacrifice to a fire-breathing dragon.
Saturday, March 9
Queen of Tears (Netflix series) – The queen of department stores and the prince of supermarkets weather a marital crisis — until love miraculously begins to bloom again.
Sunday, March 10
The Girl with All the Gifts
October Sky
Monday, March 11
CoComelon: Season 10
Young Royals: Season 3 (Netflix series) – As Hillerska confronts the worst crisis in the school’s history, Wilhelm and Simon navigate heartbreaking revelations and final decisions.
Tuesday, March 12
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir: Season 4
Steve Treviño: Simple Man (Netflix comedy) – A new stand-up special from comedian Steve Treviño.
Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War (Netflix documentary) – With firsthand accounts and access to prominent figures around the world, this comprehensive docuseries explores the Cold War and its aftermath.
Wednesday, March 13
Bandits (Netflix series) – Is ingenuity and a pinch of good luck enough to save this band of thieves with an improvised plan?
Thursday, March 14
24 Hours with Gaspar (Netflix film) – With only 24 hours left to live, a private investigator follows a trail of confounding clues to uncover the disappearance of his childhood friend.
Art of Love (Netflix film) – After learning that the art thief she has been chasing is her ex-lover, an officer working for Interpol concocts a plan to catch him red-handed.
Girls5eva: Season 3 (Netflix series) – Girls5eva kick off their Returnity Tour and meet new friends, fans and foes on the road as they navigate their way back to the big time.
The Nutty Professor
Red Ollero: Mabuhay Is A Lie (Netflix comedy) – In his first major stand-up special, irreverent comedian Red Ollero takes aim at fast food, awkward sex and the trouble with being not-quite-famous.
Friday, March 15
Chicken Nugget (Netflix series) – A woman steps into an odd machine and becomes… a chicken nugget?! Now, it’s up to her father and admirer to embark on a zany quest to bring her back.
Downsizing
Ford v. Ferrari
Irish Wish (Netflix film) – Maddie’s dream guy is days away from marrying her best friend when she makes a wish on an ancient stone in Ireland — and wakes up as his bride-to-be.
Iron Reign (Netflix series) – Joaquín Manchado rules his drug empire from Barcelona’s seaport with an iron fist — until a new shipment sends business and family spiraling.
Marshall
Monk: Seasons 1-8
Murder Mubarak (Netflix film) – When a gym trainer is murdered at an elite Delhi club, a wily investigator unravels the sordid secrets of its ultrarich members to find the killer.
The Nut Job
The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare (Netflix documentary) – The true crime docuseries, “The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare,” delves into one of France’s biggest judicial tragedies. In the early 2000s, in northern France, the young Judge Burgaud is in charge of investigating accusations of pedophilia in a family. But the case becomes increasingly complex as the investigation moves ahead when other inhabitants of the town appear also to be involved. Between accusations and counter-accusations, the legal machine entangles.
Saturday, March 16
Black Adam
Monday, March 18
Young Royals: Season 3 (Netflix series, new episode) – As Hillerska confronts the worst crisis in the school’s history, Wilhelm and Simon navigate heartbreaking revelations and final decisions.
Young Royals Forever (Netflix documentary) – From casting to the final take, this special shows how the cast and crew of “Young Royals” bring Wilhelm and Simon’s heartwarming journey to life.
Tuesday, March 19
Brian Simpson: Live from the Mothership (Netflix comedy) – The debut one-hour stand-up special from comedian Brian Simpson. This groundbreaking special marks the first-ever comedy special to be shot at Joe Rogan’s club, The Comedy Mothership, in Austin, TX. Brian Simpson brings a fresh and unparalleled perspective to the stage. With a background as a foster child and Marine Corps veteran, Simpson’s life experiences have shaped his rugged comedic style, resulting in a rare combination of authenticity, wit and relatability. Simpson’s ability to channel his unique journey into a refreshingly original point of view sets him apart as one of the most exciting and original voices in comedy today.
Forever Queens: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Our showbiz queens take the stage once again with three new divas, a new song and a brand new performance. But the drama? That hasn’t changed one bit.
Physical: 100: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Returning with 100 new contestants to claim the honor of the ultimate physique, this fiery global competition takes the challenges to new heights.
Thursday, March 21
3 Body Problem (Netflix series) – Across continents and decades, five brilliant friends make earth-shattering discoveries as the laws of science unravel and an existential threat emerges.
Friday, March 22
Buying Beverly Hills: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Family drama, luxury listings, and fierce competition in the LA market set the stage for this new season of Buying Beverly Hills. This real estate occu-soap follows top agents from Mauricio Umansky’s The Agency, including his daughters Farrah, Alexia and Sophia as they navigate the high stakes world of luxury real estate, relationships, and friendships.
The Casagrandes Movie (Netflix film) – A family vacation to Mexico stirs up mythical mayhem in this feature-length animated comedy based on the hit series “The Casagrandes.”
El Paseo 7
The Martian
On The Line
Shirley (Netflix film) – Shirley tells the story of the first Black congresswoman and political icon, Shirley Chisholm, and her 1972 trailblazing run for U.S. president. Academy Award winner Regina King stars as the political icon in this rousing drama.
Monday, March 25
Gabby’s Dollhouse: Season 9 (Netflix film) – With a pinch on her left and a pinch on her right, Gabby shrinks down for more kitty adventures in her super-cool dollhouse. Come and play along!
Tuesday, March 26
Dave Attell: Hot Cross Buns (Netflix comedy) – A new stand-up comedy special from Dave Attell.
Wednesday, March 27
The Believers (Netflix series) – When their startup goes deep into debt, three entrepreneurs run a risky scam from a Buddhist temple to pay back a massive loan before time runs out.
No Pressure (Netflix film)
Rest In Peace (AR) (Netflix film) – Jorge faces mounting financial strain and decaying health. In a twist of fate, he might be able to safeguard his family. The cost? His absence — forever.
Testament: The Story of Moses (Netflix documentary) – This illuminating docudrama series chronicles Moses’ remarkable life as a prince, prophet and more with insights from theologians and historians.
Friday, March 29
The Beautiful Game (Netflix film) – A team of English football players heads to Rome for the annual Homeless World Cup in this feel-good drama starring Bill Nighy and Micheal Ward.
Heart of the Hunter (Netflix film) – A retired assassin is pulled back into action when his friend uncovers a dangerous conspiracy at the heart of the South African government.
Is It Cake?: Season 3 (Netflix series) – With more stunning cakes and more shocking fakes, the competition is bigger than ever as bakers fool celebrity judges with their delicious deceptions.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Twilight
The Wages of Fear (Netflix film) – In order to prevent a deadly explosion, an illicit crack team has 24 hours to drive two truckloads of nitroglycerine across a desert laden with danger.
Taking place on February 26, 2024, Cupcake Day is a national fundraiser for animals in need. Along with fundraising efforts organized by the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, local businesses, organizations, and individuals are hosting their own bake sales in support of local animal shelters and rescues. (Photo: Ontario SPCA and Humane Society)
Save up your calories this week because the sweetest fundraisers are coming to your town, with bake sales being held in support of animals in need as part of Cupcake Day on Monday, February 26th.
The Tully Team of Realtors at the Bowes & Cock’s Limited Brokerage in Peterborough is kicking the national day off and inspiring others this week by presenting a cheque of close to $1,250 to the Peterborough Humane Society, which agents raised at a cupcake sale last Tuesday (February 13).
While the cheque is no small amount, it’s not the only National Cupcake Day ‘paw-ty’ happening across the region. Along with efforts by the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society to help organize fundraisers with a goal of raising $70,000, the day has also become an opportunity for businesses, organizations, and individuals to host their own bake sales to make direct donations to their local shelters.
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“We’re friends with humane societies and rescues right across Canada and we’re all collaborating individually and celebrating puppies, kittens, cats, and dogs with Cupcake Day,” says Judi Cannon, executive director of the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes.
“Bakers and enthusiasts are busy doing individual bake sales — bringing cupcakes to hockey games, work, school, or anywhere — and collecting funds to bring into their registered humane societies or rescues.”
On Monday, the team at the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes will be putting on a tasty spread, inviting bakers to drop off the sweet treats between 9 and 11 a.m. The sale will continue until 4 p.m., inviting community members to come in, purchase some cupcakes, and tour the shelter.
Ahead of Cupcake Day on February 26, 2024, the Tully Team of Realtors at the Bowes & Cock’s Limited Brokerage in Peterborough has already raised $1,250 for the Peterborough Humane Society. (Photo: Bowes & Cock’s Limited Brokerage)
The initiative is already spreading the goodwill in the community, as participating neighbourhood businesses in Lakefield encouraged The Chocolate Rabbit to take part and start whipping up their own home-baked cupcakes.
“I thought it would be something fun and different to get involved in and I’m a huge animal lover,” says Kristine Webster, The Chocolate Rabbit’s marketing merchandising manager. “It’s such a wonderful initiative.”
On Saturday, February 24th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or until supplies last), chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with a buttercream frosting will be available at all three The Chocolate Rabbit locations in Peterborough’s East City, Lakefield, and Bancroft. Sweet tooths are encouraged to pre-order their cupcakes online, either individually or in packs of six, or drop in to any location.
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“We wanted to give the option where people could buy more if they wanted to share, but then still have an option if they wanted to buy just one,” says Webster. “Especially in our areas, where people are walking by with their dogs or their families on a Saturday.”
For those who may still be fighting a sugar hangover from Valentine’s Day, The Chocolate Rabbit provides the opportunity online to donate directly to the cause without making a cupcake purchase. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
“Being in three different locations, I didn’t want to select just one,” says Webster, referring to which animal shelters to support. “We did Ontario as a whole so all three of our stores that are in different communities can participate and the funds can be allocated to the areas in Ontario that need it the most.”
All three of The Chocolate Rabbit’s locations in Lakefield, Peterborough, and Bancroft will be selling chocolate and vanilla cupcakes topped with a buttercream frosting on February 26, 2024, with all proceeds going to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. The cupcakes are available through pre-order or drop-in while supplies last. (Photo: The Chocolate Rabbit)
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According to the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes, Cupcake Day is a ‘purr-fect’ time for the fundraisers as local animal shelters, often depending on donations, are continuing to face an increasing number of animal surrenders.
“Right across Canada, there’s been an unprecedented amount of requests for services,” says Cannon. “People and families are having a hard time staying together with their animals. With housing insecurity and costs in food and living, it’s really affecting the animals in our community.”
Cannon notes that funds from Cupcake Day fundraisers can go even beyond care for the animals, by providing supports to local pet owners by funding medical costs and running the society’s pet pantry — a service that is becoming more and more necessary.
“When families are having a hard time making ends meet, we have a pet pantry that they can come to and we’ll give them some dog food or cat food — whatever is needed — to help them through the month,” says Cannon. “That way we’re supporting people and pets staying together.”
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In addition to fundraisers at the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes and The Chocolate Rabbit, other organizations and businesses across the region are participating in Cupcake Day.
In Cobourg, the Northumberland Humane Society is encouraging businesses to indulge in a whole week of sweet treats, promoting several events including a bake sale happening at Port Hope’s Lakeridge Chrysler on Monday, February 26th and Paulmac’s Pet Food Campbellford’s commitment to donate all proceeds from every sweet treat purchased on Thursday, February 29th.
In Peterborough, the Champlain Animal Hospital will be selling homemade cupcakes from February 26 to March 1, with an ambitious goal of beating the $400 donation they made last year to the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society. Those looking for other events and participating organizations in the region are encouraged to search for #CupcakeDay on social media.
Peterborough’s Champlain Animal Hospital will be selling homemade cupcakes between February 26 and March 21, 2024 in support of the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society. (Photo: Champlain Animal Hospital)
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“It’s fun because we’re not quite sure who’s doing what,” says Cannon. “It’s just these magical fairies across Kawartha Lakes who decide to pick up on social media and say, ‘hey we want to bake, and bring the funds in.’ We anticipate a lot of support which is always the case in our community.”
Cannon notes that there are also lots of “fairies” in house at the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes who will be sharing their baking skills in competition with one another next week — and she’s already readying herself for the responsibility of being the taste-taster.
As for Webster, now that she’s discovered the initiative, she’s already plotting next year’s event when she has more planning time in advance of Cupcake Day.
“I already have a folder of recipes ready for next year,” she says. “Hopefully, we can have some really cool campfire designs for out Bancroft location, and we’re looking at getting chocolate moulds that are smaller so we can have a little piece of our Swiss chocolate on top.”
Peterborough guitarist and singer Nicholas Campbell is embarking on a tour across Ontario in March and early April 2024, including a show at the Market Hall on April 13, to promote his second album "Gonna Have A Ball Tonight." Unlike his first album which featured western swing and classic country songs, the new album is more influenced by the sound of 1950s rock 'n' roll. (Photo courtesy of Nicholas Campbell)
Can a young body be home to an old soul? While the two seem incompatible, that isn’t only possible — in relatively rare instances, it’s also a refreshing reality. Even better still, there are local examples of the combination at play.
Long before Peterborough’s Nicholas Campbell picked up a guitar for the first time, there was young Jimmy Bowskill, whose insatiable love of the blues brought him from Bailieboro to Peterborough stages, his guitar standing taller than his then boyish frame.
Campbell, 19, has followed a similar trajectory, his genre of choice being rockabilly — a style of rock ‘n’ roll that dates back to the early 1950s, blending country with rhythm and blues. Within a year of taking up guitar at age 10, Campbell was gigging, taking lessons from Peterborough guitarist Emily Burgess along the way. To say he learned well is putting it mildly.
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On Friday, March 1st at Toronto’s famed Dakota Tavern, backed by his band The Two Metre Cheaters — Rob Foreman on stand-up bass and Matt Greco on drums — Campbell will launch an 11-date tour release of the trio’s second album, Gonna Have A Ball Tonight.
Most fittingly, the tour will wrap up Saturday, April 13th at Peterborough’s Market Hall. Tickets to the 8 p.m. show, with Blue Hazel guesting, cost $35 at the box office and online at www.markethall.org.
The new album, which features the singles “Here Alone,” “I’m Sorry,” and “Prisoner” (featuring Melissa Payne), comes just two years after the band’s debut disc Livin’ And Other Western Ideas.
VIDEO: Nicholas Campbell & The Two Metre Cheaters at Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern
While that first album featured the predominant elements of rockabilly, western swing, and honkytonk, Campbell says the new collection, recorded by James McKenty, is anchored by a more “hardcore” rock feel.
“The first album was kind of a thrown together project during COVID,” recalls Campbell. “We were sitting around and said ‘Let’s have some fun and make an album.’ I don’t want to say it was a test run, but it was a really good first-go.”
“This album, I wanted it be specifically (recorded) live off the floor — here’s the lineup of songs, specifically in this order. With the first record, we were just kind of flying by the seat of our pants, like ‘Here’s nine songs that I’ve written, let’s record them.’ This one I was kind of conceptually writing for an album.”
“The first album was western and country heavy … a lot of western swing and classic country stuff. With this one I was really trying to capture the energy of authentic 1950s (rock ‘n’ roll) records.”
“Gonna Have A Ball Tonight” is Peterborough musician Nicholas Campbell’s second album. (Photo: Mary Zita Payne)
Not hurting matters in the least are the album contributions of the aforementioned Payne and Bowskill as well as and Shai ‘Cookie’ Peer. Such support, says Campbell, is a most welcome byproduct of the Peterborough music community that he’s “grateful” to be a part of.
“Having connections and being part of a music scene that’s so supportive is wild,” says Campbell, who has returned the favour on more than a few occasions, most recently at Burgess’ release of her new album Arrow at Erben.
“Seeing how someone else does a CD release and how they put together their show helps me. You learn how to do things right.”
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Gonna Have A Ball Tonight
Track listing:
1. Here Alone
2. Hot Rod Daddy
3. Shoulda Woulda Coulda
4. Prisoner
5. Gonna Have A Ball Tonight
6. Doll Face Baby
7. I’m Sorry
8. What They’ll Never Know
9. Train Done Gone
Produced by Nicholas Campbell and James McKenty
Engineered and mixed by James McKenty
Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering
The new album continues a post-COVID momentum for Campbell that’s still building.
Before Christmas, along with others, he joined Blue Rodeo on stage at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Earlier last year, he received the Peterborough Folk Festival’s Emerging Artist Award — a distinction he shared with Irish Millie, another local musician whose star is rising. In the meantime, live performances have been plentiful, winning Campbell more followers of the genre of music that he has loved since day one.
“I have so many younger folks coming out to shows and they’re like ‘What do you call this music? Is it country? Is it rock?’ I like to broaden it and put it all under the roots umbrella, but rockabilly specifically is really a niche. I put my all into making it as authentic as I can.”
Reflecting on when the music first took hold, Campbell says “getting a couple of shows under my belt” only increased his passion for both the music and performing.
“By the time I was in like grade seven or eight, I was dead set on being a musician. I was like ‘I’m really going to dive into it and be a worker.’ I’ve been fortunate to have since picked up other instruments and broadened my musical versatility, playing bass and pedal steel, which has created opportunities to play with others.”
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Making the ride all the sweeter for Campbell is that he’s taking it alongside Foreman and Greco.
“Back in April 2020, just as COVID happened, we were sitting around, not doing anything,” recalls Campbell. “So one day my folks called Matt, Rob, and Brandon Humphrey (who co-wrote three songs on the new album) and said ‘Come sit in the driveway and play.'”
“We were getting into it and having a ball. I think it was Rob who said ‘Look at us … we’re the two metre cheaters’ (a reference to COVID distancing guidance). I thought that was clever. When the time to be able to play shows again came around, I didn’t like being called just by my name. It’s the band too. So we became the Two Metre Cheaters.”
Thrilled to be playing again in front of audiences, Campbell says he considers himself “pretty lucky. Not everybody gets to do this.”
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Meanwhile, for those worried that success might go to this youngster’s head, well, cast that worry aside — there’s no ego here worth noting.
“My music conductor in high school put it in a really interesting way that I always come back to: Taylor Swift could be a really mediocre piano player but a fantastic person, whereas Herbie Hancock could be an insane professional jazz piano player but a totally nasty person with a huge ego. I admire Taylor Swift over Herbie Hancock.”
“I’m not the only guitar player out there, I know that. But I’m pretty confident. I like to think I know my worth, but I know everyone else’s worth as well. I’m not like ‘Nobody can touch me because I’m the best.’ I’m not the best. I just want to support everyone else.”
Peterborough musician Nicholas Campbell is on tour across Ontario in March and early April 2024 to promote his second album “Gonna Have A Ball Tonight”. (Photos: Mary Zita Payne)
Kawartha Gymnastics coach Nathan (left) gets a smile from two-year-old Mirha as she takes part in a new adaptive gymnastics program at the club. Looking on are Mirha's dad Mansoor and Five Counties Children's Centre recreation therapist Colleen Ristok. (Photo: Five Counties Children's Centre)
While the brand-new Kawartha Gymnastics location on Chemong Road in Peterborough is bright and spacious, the big smile on two-year-old Mirha’s face makes the setting even more effervescent.
Every month, Five Counties Children’s Centre provides a story about the work of the charitable organization. This month’s story is by Five Counties Communications Coordinator Bill Eekhof.
Mirha was born with a weakened right side as the result of a stroke and receives treatment at Five Counties Children’s Centre. Today, her therapy journey has taken her to Kawartha Gymnastics with her parents for an adaptive gymnastics program developed in partnership with the club and Five Counties.
“Mirha feels like she is playing. This isn’t forced. It’s natural and I think she enjoys that the most,” says her mom Sana, who appreciates that the adaptive gymnastics program challenges her daughter to use her weakened right side.
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The adaptive gymnastics program started last fall based on interest from families at Five Counties. Geared to young children with varying abilities, exceptionalities and sensory issues, the program introduces participants to gymnastics.
Using the floor, balance beams, trampolines, and other equipment, the program helps kids work on their motor skills, balance, strength, flexibility, and climbing. Classes are quieter, smaller, and tailored to a child’s needs. Parents also take part. In addition, the program allows participants to socialize, work on listening and communication skills, and take part in activities they might not otherwise be able to try.
“This is a perfect example of how partnerships can break down barriers to help more kids enjoy recreational opportunities,” says Colleen Ristok, a Five Counties therapist who coordinates the Centre’s Therapeutic Recreation program. “Many of our clients wanted to take part in gymnastics, but found existing programs didn’t meet their needs. We approached Kawartha Gymnastics last fall, and the club was wonderful in creating a dedicated class for our kids.”
Kawartha Gymnastics coach Nathan (right) helps two-year-old Mirha do a hip pullover on the uneven parallel bars, with an assist from her dad Mansoor. The new adaptive gymnastics program being offered by Kawartha Gymnastics encourages parent participation and gives kids with varying abilities, exceptionalities, and sensory issues an introduction to the sport. (Photo: Five Counties Children’s Centre)
Based on positive feedback, the adaptive gymnastics program is running again this winter and is open to all families in the community.
Nathan, a coach at Kawartha Gymnastics who supervises the adaptive gymnastics program, says it’s a joy to work with kids like Mirha.
“Everyone has got their own set of skills for this class, so it does make it different, but it is also a lot of fun,” he adds.
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Down the road, the Peterborough YMCA is making its own waves to break down barriers to sport. In this case, it’s the launch of an adaptive swim program called SPLASH geared to children of all abilities. This includes kids with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities, as well as kids with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse conditions.
“There is a gap in accessible swim programming in the community,” says Cindy Mytruk, the Y’s Manager of Partnerships and Inclusion. “There aren’t a lot of pools, and before SPLASH, private lessons were the main option for families. We felt that parents shouldn’t have to pay extra fees just because their children had a disability.”
Heads Up for Inclusion originally contacted the Peterborough Y with the idea to create an inclusive swim safety program, after the tragic drowning of a young autistic boy in Lindsay. Five Counties was also approached to join the conversation.
The Peterborough YMCA is making waves to break down barriers to sport. It recently launched its SPLASH adaptive swim program for participants with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities to fill a gap in accessible swim programming in the community. SPLASH has proven so popular, it is now being expanded to other YMCA branches in Ontario. (Photo: YMCA of Central East Ontario)
With input from Heads Up for Inclusion and Five Counties, the local Y developed the SPLASH adaptive swim program to help children with physical and cognitive disabilities, as well as neurodiverse conditions, learn essential aquatic safety skills. The tailored swimming program sees instructors work with the family to develop a flexible lesson plan that focuses on the unique goals of the child. The collaborative planning and relationship building has created a life-changing aquatics program, says Mytruk.
“The successes that we have seen through SPLASH have exceeded our expectations,” she notes. “Every session, we receive success stories that make our team so proud.”
After a successful pilot last year, SPLASH continues to be offered in Peterborough and is expanding to other Y locations in Ontario, including Belleville and Quinte West.
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Back at Five Counties, Ristok is grateful for the support of agencies like the Peterborough YMCA, Kawartha Gymnastics, and Heads Up For Inclusion.
“We’re blessed with any supportive community partners working to break down barriers so all kids can enjoy the benefits of recreational activities,” she says. “The power of play cannot be denied — nor can the power of partnerships to help make it happen.”
Martin Imbleau, president and CEO of VIA HFR, provided an update on the rapid passenger rail project between Quebec City and Toronto, which will use electric trains, during a speech at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitain Montreal on February 20, 2024. (Photo: CNW Group/VIA HFR)
The planned rapid passenger rail project between Quebec City and Toronto — which includes a stop in Peterborough — is going to be comparable to high-speed rail networks in Europe, according to the president and CEO of VIA HFR.
Martin Imbleau, who was hired last September to head the Crown corporation created in 2022 to oversee the project, spoke at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal on Tuesday (February 20).
Described as the largest transportation infrastructure project in Canada since the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway over 60 years ago, the proposed high-frequency rail network will extend over nearly 1,000 kilometres of dedicated and electrified tracks, with stops in Quebec City, Trois-Rivières, Laval, Montreal, Ottawa, Peterborough, and Toronto.
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“This project will be transformative for both Quebec and Canada,” Imbleau said. “We will bring cities closer together and connect three capitals and the country’s two biggest cities.”
According to Imbleau, the project’s objective is to put in place a rapid rail service in the Quebec City-Toronto corridor with frequent and reliable departures comparable to European standards.
Imbleau added the tendering process is underway to select a private sector partner, with three international consortiums working on finalizing their applications. Submitted proposals will need to minimize travel times, including scenarios where trains will run at 200 kilometres per hour, as well as an alternative with no speed limit, allowing trains to go “as fast as possible.”
“We want to develop something that is fast, reliable, and frequent, comparable to European networks,” Imbleau said.
Europe’s high-speed rail network includes almost 4,000 kilometres of high-speed rail lines, with long-term plans to expand the network up to 7,000 kilometres. Several new high-speed lines are under construction with a design speed of 300 to 350 kilometres per hour, and several old lines are being upgraded to allow passenger trains to operate at 250 kilometres per hour.
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Imbleau noted Canada’s new rail network will provide a solution to traffic congestion on highways in the corridor, promote the development of intercity transport, and contribute to the decarbonization of the transport sector.
Imbleau visited Peterborough last November to speak at the annual Mayor’s Breakfast at the Peterborough Golf Country and Club.
“When I close my eyes and I see myself in 2040 and 2050, I just can’t imagine seeing millions more cars on congested costly highways,” Imbleau told the Peterborough audience. “We need to act now for the future generations. We need to develop a transportation service that Canadians will pick over driving that is the smarter, more eco-friendly choice.”
During his speech in Montreal, Imbleau said VIA HFR is also collaborating with Indigenous communities along the rail corridor.
“We want this project to be a true vehicle for economic reconciliation with First Nations,” he said. “We will work with Indigenous communities to integrate their participation and make them partners.”
The federal government will select a private sector partner to co-develop the project by the end of this year.
Someone in the Kawarthas Lakes area is Ontario’s newest multi-millionaire.
Kawarthas Lakes residents who play Lotto Max need to check their tickets for Tuesday’s draw (February 20).
OLG has issued a media release stating that a ticket for the $70 million jackpot was sold in the Kawartha Lakes area.
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“The winner will be revealed when they claim this life-changing windfall through the OLG Prize Centre,” states the release.
OLG reminds players that they can check their tickets from home on olg.ca, by using the OLG lottery app on their mobile device, signing up on the OLG website for winning number email alerts, or by calling 1-866-891-8946 (toll free).
The next Lotto Max jackpot is estimated at $18 million. The draw will be held on Friday (February 23).
A 20-year-old driver is facing charges after a single-vehicle collision that resulted while the driver and a passenger were attempting to have sex in the vehicle on Sunday night (February 18).
At around 9 p.m. on Sunday, Peterborough County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews responded to a report of a single-vehicle rollover on County Road 2 in Asphodel-Norwood Township.
Investigation revealed the driver and passenger were attempting sexual intercourse while the vehicle was in motion. The driver then stated they saw a deer in the roadway, causing the driver to steer off the road, crashing into a tree and then rolling over into a ditch.
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Due to the severity of the crash, Asphodel Fire & Rescue, Lindsay Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and ORNGE Air also responded to the scene. Both driver and passenger sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
During a conversation with the driver, officers detected the odour of alcohol on the driver’s breath.
As a result of the investigation, the 20-year-old driver was arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and blood alcohol above zero. Under Ontario’s zero tolerance law, any driver age 21 and under and novice drivers of any age cannot have any alcohol in their system while driving a vehicle.
The accused driver is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough at a later date.
Ahead of the curve, Dope Automation has become a global leader in the cannabis processing industry as Canada paves the way for other countries moving forward with cannabis legalization. The Peterborough-based company distributes high-end, eco-conscious equipment for all types of clients from small retailers to large producers. (Photo: Dope Automation)
A Peterborough-based distribution company of automated cannabis processing equipment has blazed a trail for itself as a global leader in the industry.
And yet, despite being valued for insight across continents, Dope Automation says it maintains the same commitment and hands-on service to clients that it had as a start-up navigating the brand new industry.
“We’re always interested in growing partnerships,” says COO Jessica Jaeger. “We’re interested in treating everyone as a partner for the long-term development of the relationship.”
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Jaeger runs the growing company alongside business partner and CEO Derek Chandler. With backgrounds in food and pharma equipment distribution, Jaeger and Chandler founded Dope Automation in 2016, getting ahead of the curve when cannabis legalization was still on the horizon in Canada.
“There was a big hole within actual products that were working with cannabis and ones that were just thrown into the market,” explains Jaeger. “We were seeing that there was a big gap in how to use that equipment for cannabis.”
Fuelled by that missing puzzle piece, Jaeger had no map to follow as she conducted her own research, looking into equipment that would work specifically within cannabis spaces while fitting to Canada’s restrictions.
“Health Canada has very stringent rules on cannabis,” she says. “But because we were already familiar with those rules, we were able to navigate which products we thought would complement the Canadian market.”
Dope Automation COO Jessica Jaeger (second from left) founded the company in 2016 to get ahead in the cannabis industry prior to legalization in Canada. With her background in food and pharma equipment distribution, she and her business partner CEO Derek Chandler (second from right) saw a gap in manufacturing products that were specifically designed for cannabis processing. (Photo: Dope Automation)
Distributing commercial grade, eco-conscious, and cutting-edge equipment for pre-roll production, precision milling and trimming, depositing, packaging, and labelling, Dope Automation works with everything from mom-and-pop retailers interested in small-scale machinery to bigger companies looking for entire production lines.
“Anyone can come to us and say what they are looking to do now and what they are looking to do in the future,” Jaeger says. “We mix and match the equipment and tell them how to use it depending on their needs.”
As a trailblazer in the market, Jaeger notes the early months were a “real learning curve” having to rely on clients to take a chance by trying their products at a time when the industry was so new to everyone involved.
“Clients would understand it was a mutual relationship to figure it out together,” Jaeger says, adding that she would go into the facilities to learn to use the equipment herself. “We were willing to get in on the ground level and really understand what’s going on with the equipment.”
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With the goal of working in partnership with clients, Dope Automation offers an independent service department with technicians who come into the space for installation and fixes, separately from the equipment manufacturers.
“We have a personal touch with our installation and are very hands-on to make sure you understand the equipment,” Jaeger says. “Clients might steer away from machines just because they’ve heard a service is not good, but we take that (issue) off the table. It’s doubling down on service, but also taking that out of the equation if that was holding a client back from purchase.”
After reaching a peak during the pandemic following the federal government’s legalization of cannabis in October 2018, the cannabis industry has taken a hit over the past couple years, with many retailers shutting down operations. While Jaeger can’t pinpoint one solid reason, she acknowledges the hesitancy of those who refuse to move to automation for the fear of replacing human jobs.
In response, she explains that the goal is always to make the production “more efficient to provide space to do other jobs.”
“We have seen a lot of these cannabis companies go under in the last few years and I think it’s partly because they needed to produce faster, and the technology or automation wasn’t there,” she says. “They just couldn’t navigate how to bring it in fast enough for what they needed. I wish they would have contacted us sooner.”
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Though Dope Automation is continuing to grow, having recently launched into the U.S. with a new office based in Miami, Florida, a large portion of their equipment is manufactured in Canada and they maintain a large customer base in this country, especially in Ontario.
While continuing to attend trade shows in Canada and the U.S., the company is also looking to dip more into the European market, picking up lines in the United Kingdom and recently working alongside Körber Technologies, a German developer of machinery in the tobacco and food industry.
As cannabis legalization starts to move forward in Europe, Dope Automation is getting more and more inquiries from similar companies across the globe.
“The funny thing is, Canada’s not known for being advanced in many areas — but for cannabis, Canada is where it’s at,” says Jaeger. “We’re legalized, so with cannabis we’re seen as being at the forefront of everything, especially with rules and regulations.”
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Despite Dope Automation’s growth and success, at the end of the day for Jaeger it’s still about the clients she gets to work with, and hearing stories from people of different “walks of life” continues to be her favourite parts of the job.
“One day, you meet people who just like to consume it, but then the next day, you’re meeting someone who had a child who had epilepsy and cannabis really (helped) them,” says Jaeger. “It’s really beautiful to hear everyone’s story and how they came into the industry. It’s all really fascinating.”
As Dope Automation continues launching in the U.S. and soon across Europe, Jaeger says she remains grateful for having been in the industry at its launch, giving Canada the reputation as being a leader.
“Change is always good. It’s good to be seeing all the evolution of it from the ground up. What else are you going to see happen like that from the ground up?”
Alderville First Nation Chief Taynar Simpson (second from left) with councillors (from left to right) Lisa McDonald, Dawn Marie Kelly, Nora Sawyer, and Jason Marsden. Alderville First Nation is governed by a Chief and four councillors who are elected every two years by ballot vote. (Photo: Alderville First Nation)
The chief of Alderville First Nation in Northumberland County says his main priority moving further into 2024 will be putting an end to the proposed federal bill, Bill C-53.
Taynar Simpson, Alderville First Nation’s chief, said this action is top of mind as he contemplates the months ahead for the Alderville First Nation community near Roseneath.
“For me, our top priority is to see the proposed federal Bill C-53 removed from parliamentary consideration,” Simpson told kawarthaNOW.
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“This is not an act respecting Indigenous rights. It will erode and potentially lead to the end of Indigenous territory and treaty rights in Canada. So for us, this is an existential threat to our very existence as Indigenous people,” Simpson said.
According to the federal government, the intent of Bill C-53 is to recognize certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, provide a framework for the implementation of treaties entered into by those Métis governments and the Government of Canada, and make consequential amendments to other acts.
In late 2023, Joanna Bernard — AFN’s interim national chief at the time — appeared before the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, calling on the Government of Canada to “immediately withdraw Bill C-53” and to establish a national consultation process with First Nations, an AFN media release noted.
“While the Government of Canada has stated that Bill C-53 will not adversely impact First Nations, it has failed to properly consult with First Nations and obtain the free, prior, and informed consent of First Nations rights holders in accordance with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,” the media release stated.
“We need to develop a respectful First Nations-led process that ensures all impacts of this legislation are thoroughly considered,” said Bernard.
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When Chief Simpson considers priorities that are geographically closer to home, he has a few other objectives in mind when asked what he hopes to accomplish this year for and with the Alderville community.
“We have a lot of exciting projects on the go right now,” Simpson said. “We will be opening a new elders’ residence this year. We are also in the planning stages of building a new administration office.”
Alderville’s current building is over a century old, and the community has outgrown the space, he noted.
“We also have several new housing projects on the go to meet the needs of our growing community. We are excited to be bringing back community events such as winter socials, the fishing derby, and our regatta which used to be an annual event.”
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kawarthaNOW asked the chief how Northumberland County as a government and the county’s residents can support Alderville’s objectives.
“The county has been receptive to our concerns,” Simpson said. “We feel that we can bring forward any issue for discussion. The local mayors have all reached out to Alderville to offer support wherever possible.”
“Individual residents can be strong allies of our nation,” he added. “We have seen a number of individuals step up to help our goals and strengthen our position. Everyone has their own set of skills and knowledge, and we welcome anyone who reaches out in a good way.”
When he envisions what would signify a successful year for him as chief, Simpson looks to the people of Alderville First Nations.
“To me, a successful year would be receiving the approval of our community on the new priorities and directions that leadership has undertaken,” he said. “I want to make sure that their priorities are my priorities. I also want to make sure that I have accomplished these endeavours to the very best of my ability.”
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