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Ward 5 News
Councillor Guy Félio met with his constituents last evening at the Clarence Creek
arena. Included on the agenda... the proposed Clarence Creek Park; questions from the floor and the upcoming municipal
budget.
(Report to follow...)
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Papanack Park Zoo
Owner, former employee at odds over animal treatment |
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(Thursday, October 11, 2012) Claims of animal neglect at thePapanack Park Zoo, just south of
Wendover, have spilled onto Facebook, with accusations and counter-accusations between
a former employee and the owner... Read more...
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Eastern Ontario Health Unit
Food inspection reports finally available online |
 (The Review - Wednesday, October 10, 2012) After more than three years of promises
and setbacks, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit's (EOHU) online disclosure system for restaurant reports is finally
up and running.
As of last week, the EOHU began making restaurant reports available to the public on its website www.eohu.ca. Read more... |
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Ontario government clears the way
Pharmacists in Ontario can give flu shots and renew non-narcotic prescriptions |
 Pharmacists now have authority to prescribe drugs to help people stop
smoking and will be able to start giving flu shots when this season's campaign begins October 22. Story/Video...
See related item, right hand column... "Free
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Toyota recalls 7.4 million vehicles for faulty window switch
About 240,000 vehicles affected in Canada |
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Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 7.43 million vehicles worldwide over a faulty power-window switch
— the latest, massive quality woes for Japan's top automaker. The voluntary recall, announced Wednesday, affects
more than a dozen models produced from 2005 through 2010.
Toyota Canada said about 240,000 vehicles were being recalled in Canada. Read more...
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Thanksgiving weekend:
Over 700 tickets issued during traffic safety blitz |
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Hundreds of drivers were nabbed during a traffic safety crackdown over the long weekend. Ottawa
police were among forces across the country that took part in Operation Impact, a national program aimed at curbing
aggressive driving, lack of seatbelt use, distracted driving and drinking and driving. Story/Video...
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Cumberland Village:
Small amphibious plane crashes near ferry |
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(Tuesday, October 3, 2012) The small amphibious plane that went down hard near the Cumberland
Ferry dock this week hardly drew attention until it was transported by flatbed along Highway 174. Read more...
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$50K reward: For info in woman’s hit and run death in Fournier
OPP canvass for info in 2011 hit-and-run death |
 Ontario Provincial Police will again be canvassing residents
for information in the 2011 hit-and-run death of Jessica Godin in Fournier. The 18-year-old was found on Sept.
24 last year in a ditch on Du Parc Street in Nation Township.
$50K reward still offered for information that leads to arrest in 18-year-old Jessica Godin's death. Read more... |
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Cumberland Village - Lions
Maple Hall
Cumberland Lions install barrier free access ramp |
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(Click on pic to englarge.)
(Cumberland Village, Ontario, Tuesday, September 25, 2012) The Cumberland  Lions Club have just installed a barrier free access ramp and automatic
door opener at the rear of their Maple Hall on Old Montreal Road in Cumberland Village. The renovations will make
it easier for people with disabilities and mobility challenges to access the building whether by wheelchairs or
any other assisted devices. Read
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Beef products recall expanded exponentially
Navan business included in list |
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A number of products listed in the latest XL Foods beef recall including lean ground beef,
bottom round roast, top round roast, beef stew, sirloin tip, and eye of round roast, and beef bones, were all sold
at Lavergne Western Beef Incorporated located on Navan Road. Read more...
Shoppers leave T&T Supermarket, one of several stores in Ottawa where beef has been recalled
UPDATES:
- Expanded beef recall affects several Ottawa supermarkets. Read more...
- XL Foods says problems fixed at plant. Read more...
- SEE chart for safe internal cooking temperatures. Read more...
- Limited operations approved for XL beef plant. Read more...
- Head of XL Foods slaughtering plant apologizes. Read more...
ORIGINAL STORY:
( CBC News - Monday, Sept. 17, 2012) The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has ordered a recall of ground beef products
sold across Canada at Costco, Walmart, Safeway and Calahoo Meats stores, because it may be contaminated with E.
coli bacteria.
| NOTE: Since the original recall was put out, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency
has "expanded the health hazard alert". Visit their site for XL Foods - List of Recalled Products
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Most of the products, from XL Food in Alberta, were distributed in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan,
Manitoba and Ontario but the Costco products were sold right across Canada under the Kirkland Signature brand.
CFIA food recall manager Garfield Balsom says products from other retailers should be checked
because smaller stores may have bought items wholesale from larger retailers such as Costco and repackaged them.
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Ongoing coverage
Is Rockland is on the radar for a casino?
(Started: August 2012) For some weeks now, word has been out that Rockland may be in  the running for a casino as the Ontario government wants to increase
the number of gaming places around the province. Follow some of the stories that we have accumulated, which mention
Rockland as a potential site for a casino. You can read about some of the opposition to a local casino, and view
links to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). Read more... |
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Health Tip: What would you do
if you saw someone who had an apparent heart attack (sudden cardiac arrest)? Would you know how to help? Watch
this video. It could help you to save someone's life. Click here...
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LETTERS... TO THE EDITOR
Patrick Meikle - Canaan Connexion
Rockland resident André Branchaud comments on the
3rd edition of the latest
T-Mousse Journal
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Your weekly smile
(We provide the occasional slice of humour...)
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Yesterday and today!
(Previous jokes)
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Quotable Quotes
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James I of Scotland: “Since word is thrall, and thought is free, Keep well thy tongue,
I counsel thee.”
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Away for the weekend? Miss our Weekender?
Check out our weekend web page |
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 Every weekend, on Saturdays and Sundays, we bring
you the week in review, along with a few features.
Check out the last weekend. Read
more...
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readers!!
We would like to remind our readers to beware of
"Phishing Attacks", e-mails asking you to click on an
internet link or provide your personal information.
Read more...
Thunderstorm Warning
We would like to remind our readers that during a lightning storm it is always a
good idea to unplug any hardware (routers, computers, DSL modems, wireless radios,
etc.) you have to avoid power surges damaging your equipment. Just turning it off
isn't enough; you should physically disconnect it from the outlet.
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EOHU
Free Flu Clinics Start Soon!
Starting on October 16, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) will begin holding
free seasonal flu immunization clinics throughout the five Eastern Counties. They
will include Bourget and Rockland.
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Closing your pool?
What you need to know
As summer draws to a close,
it’s time to prepare your backyard pool for winter. As most pool owners know, there
is a right way and a wrong
way to proceed, including following local bylaws.
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Miss our Weekender?
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Every weekend, on Saturdays and Sundays, we bring you the week in review, along with a few features.
- Paul Henderson and the hockey goal of the century
- Canada became the third nation in space 50 years ago
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The latest...
Honda Accords V6's from
model years 2003-2007
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Technology News
» Apple
unveils iPhone 5
» Apple
Releases iOS 6 faster
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SPORTS NEWS
Gatineau Olympiques sign ex-Ottawa 67's goalie Michael Nishi who played in Rockland
recently. More...
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Patrick's Blog
Remembering Neil Armstrong
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LETTERS...
TO THE EDITOR
Patrick Meikle
Canaan Connexion
Clarence-Rockland Ward 5 Councillor Guy Félio clarifies Agenda Item 15.7 permitting
"gun store" license. Read
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(Gatineau Airport is closer than Ottawa)
CBC's weather specialist Ian Black on Twitter
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Weekly Obituaries
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Every weekend we publish
the past week's local obituaries.
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From Brunet Funeral Home:
Hélène Pilon - 12 octobre 2012
Micheline Durand - 11 octobre 2012
Aurèle Lalonde - 7 octobre 2012
Laurette Hotte - 6 octobre 2012
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CUMBERLAND LIONS
Read the latest news from
the Cumberland Lions...
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Andy Williams
'Moon River' crooner
You can read about other well-known personalities who have recently left this mortal world, Click here...
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A Forest Hill resident asks:
"Is Hydro One reaping huge profits
with Smart Meter Use?" More...
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Cumberland
Farmers' market
The
Week Ahead
(Ottawa Citizen)
Check
out our
updated Events page
for much more!
Call us with
your event!
(613-833-0057)
or email us at:
editor@
canaanconnexion.ca
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What's happening on
Parliament Hill?
Check out this webcam - more...
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Have you seen us?
Tonks went missing in Rockland.
Denver went missing from Forest Hill, off Canaan Road
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Weekly recycle
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schedule here.
Cumberland residents
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Size limit on recycle containers. More...
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C-R Public Library
We try to keep up with the many activities and services provided by the Clarence-Rockland Public
Library. Read more...
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Cumberland Village News
Dale's Cemetery
Look up any headstone!
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Cameron and Highway 174
Traffic Cameras at 174/Trim and
Cameron Street at 174
(Go to the main list, and Click on the camera you want to see.)
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see our updates on Highway 174 information
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Click on the pic to
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Eel removed from man's rectum
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