For 45 years, the Dundas Manor Long-Term Care Home in Winchester has helped to keep families together - even though they are living apart due to health challenges. It is the only long-term care home in Dundas County and is an essential part of our local healthcare system. Now, it’s time for a new Dundas Manor.

Magic happens at Dundas Manor every day. With your help, the magic will continue in a brand-new home.

Dundas Manor inspires happiness and joy. But our building does not.

Dundas Manor is a place of joy and happiness, jokes, prayers, and peace. It is filled with activities, books, exercise, music, and balloon fights. Life at Dundas Manor is all about living – with care and compassion. From venturing out to local fairs to a toe-tapping fiddler in the living room, there is always something happening.

Today, Dundas Manor is warm and cozy – but also crowded and dated. It was built in 1978 for 60 residents. While 38 beds were added over the years, no other areas were expanded. The dining space is so limited that some residents literally eat their meals in the hallway. Staff members work in offices that used to be closets. Two people can barely pass by one another in the narrow hallways. The building is deteriorating. It’s time for a brand new, larger, safe, and comfortable home.

The new Dundas Manor will have four resident home areas, called Homesteads. Each one will have a wonderful gathering space as well as beautiful outdoor gardens nearby. Hallway dining will be a thing of the past as there will be four large, bright dining rooms with enough space for everyone. Rooms in the new home will have only one or two residents – and everyone will have a window.

Current and future residents – and our local communities – rely on Dundas Manor to provide 24/7 care, 365 days a year. We are ready to keep caring for them in a new, safe Dundas Manor. They deserve nothing less.

We’re on our way. Join the dream!

We are a community that looks out for each other. We push cars out of snowbanks in the winter. Lend a hand fixing a lawn mower. Buy coffee for the person in line behind us. Offer support in times of need. Coming together to build the new Dundas Manor is no different.

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The estimated cost of the new building is $63 million. The provincial government is providing approximately $45 million. Our campaign goal is $18 million. And we’re well on our way! To date, more than $11.1 million has been donated by our generous community.

Can you help? There are many ways you can give to turn this dream into a reality. There are also many ways that you can be recognized for your generous gift.

For all the details, please visit www.dundasmanordream.ca or contact the WDMH Foundation team at 613-774-2422 ext. 6162 or 6169. Please join us and help build the new Dundas Manor. Thank you!

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It’s a Fantastic time to consider home renovations that are energy efficient, because you can cash in on Federal and Provincial Government Rebates!! Upgrading your home to be more energy efficient means you'll enjoy lower utility bills while happily contributing to a greener and more sustainable future. The best part? The government is eager to lend a hand with various home efficiency rebates that make these improvements even more accessible.

What HVAC rebates are available in Ontario for 2023?

⦁ The Canada Greener Homes Grant
⦁ The Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+)

R.B. Heating ClimateCare can help get you started towards a maximum combined rebate of $10,000 (plus $600 for home energy audit reimbursements).

What HVAC retrofits are eligible for rebates?

⦁ ENERGY STAR® certified Air Source and Geothermal Heat pumps -- with these homeowners can reduce their energy consumption by up to 70 percent.

⦁ Switching from Oil to Heat Pump -- Switching to an electric air source heat pump can lead to significant savings on heating bills and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program is offered to select households as part of the Greener Homes Grant.

⦁ Installing Smart, or programmable, thermostats to schedule optimized temperature adjustments -- scheduling optimized temperature adjustments for different times of the day can help you save money on energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint.

⦁ Some homeowners may also qualify for additional retrofits such as insulation and weatherproofing – these can boost the energy efficiency of your home and improve the overall performance of your HVAC system.

How do I apply for these home efficiency rebates?

Completing a home energy audit to obtain a quote for the recommended improvements is required. Specific eligible improvements vary by program and home type, so it's essential to consult with a certified energy advisor to determine which energy-efficient upgrades will qualify for funding.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to save thousands on energy-efficient home upgrades. Having the right energy advisor in your corner can make a big difference.

R.B. Heating ClimateCare can help you navigate available rebates to save thousands on home comfort upgrades! Contact the HVAC experts at:

R.B. Heating ClimateCare
www.rbheating.com
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturdays by appointments Only
Emergency Service available after hours & weekends.
PHONE: 343-309-9726

Facebook: www.facebook.com/RBHeating

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TD Bank Group (TD) launches the TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples, a new scholarship program tailored specifically for students from the Indigenous community, managed by AFOA Canada. TD understands the unique challenges and systemic barriers we face as Indigenous Peoples. Which is why we have worked closely with TD to customize a scholarship program focused on the needs of students from the Indigenous community. 

"It's important that students from Indigenous communities have equitable access to education. The TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples aims to help provide students from Indigenous communities with the financial freedom and stability to explore the benefit of a post-secondary education and work education. I am thrilled to see this program launch and look forward to continuing our relationship with AFOA Canada." – Doris Bear, Vice President, Indigenous Banking, TD Bank Group 

The scholarship program will provide 25 successful applicants with $15k annually (with a maximum of $60k across 4 years) to be put towards tuition costs and living expenses for the duration of their studies. Additionally, recipients will be offered an internship opportunity with TD to gain valuable work experience aligned to their career aspirations. Internship opportunities will be available for students throughout their time as a recipient. 

“The new TD Scholarship program will be transformational in the lives of the Indigenous students” says Terry Goodtrack, President and CEO, AFOA Canada. “It will set them up for success in achieving their academic goals and chosen career path” 

Scholarships are available for First Nations, Métis and Inuit who are members / citizens of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit community. You must be a permanent resident of Canada and have applied for or are currently enrolled in a full-time, minimum 2-year program with an approved post-secondary institution in Canada. 

Applications will open Friday, November 18, 2022, at 4:30pm ET, and must be submitted by no later than January 16, 2023, at 5:00pm ET. For complete information about the program, please visit: www.afoa.ca/td. 

Background: 

AFOA Canada 

AFOA Canada, founded in 1999, strives towards their mandate to help Indigenous Peoples better manage and govern their communities and organizations through a focus on enhancing management, finance and 

governance practices and skills. It is the only organization in Canada that focuses on the capacity development and day-to-day needs of those Indigenous professionals who are working in all areas of management, finance, band administration, leadership, and program management—We are Building a Community of Professionals. 

TD Bank Group 

At TD, we recognize there is more work to be done on our collective journey towards Truth and Reconciliation. Supporting community initiatives that promote a connection to the land, enhance financial education, and foster a sense of belonging is important. We believe society is stronger when we work together and that we can help be a catalyst for dialogue to bring people, communities, and cultures together. 

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Premier Doug Ford says Ontarians should continue to be cautious, especially this Easter weekend.

Ford says COVID-19 wastewater testing levels have peaked and are slowly going down, which was confirmed by the Science Advisory Table in the new modeling that came out later Thursday.

The table’s new data also shows that Ontario may see a slight uptick in virus-related hospitalizations and intensive care admission, but officials say those numbers will be well below those seen during the fifth wave. 

[caption id="attachment_32603" align="alignleft" width="300"] Page 8 from Ontario's Updated COVID-19 Modelling From Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table April 14, 2022[/caption]

Asked about Chief Medical Officer Dr. Moore’s comments on rethinking mask mandates in transit, hospitals, and long-term care homes, Ford says he has no problem with reinstating the mandate if that is the recommendation from Dr. Moore. 

“I encourage everyone to be cautious when you are in a crowded room. Yes, put your mask on, but the reason we aren’t going into lockdowns is because of the protocols, capacity and infrastructure that we've put in place.” Ford says.

Dr. Moore also mentioned on Monday he expects ICU admissions to go up to 600 even though wastewater levels are improving. Asked if the province could handle that number, Ford says if we need to maximize bed capacity, Ontario can boost its capacity to as high as 3,000 beds.

***With files from Mo Fahim

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is absolutely right that more and more people start calling Russia’s war on Ukraine a genocide. 

He says he agrees with U.S. President Biden that there are official processes around determinations of the act. Trudeau says the use of targeted attacks against civilians, hospitals, maternity wards, and train stations filled with people fleeing is nothing short of crimes against humanity.

“The deliberate use of sexual violence against the Ukrainian population as a way of creating horrific scenes. The way that they are attacking Ukrainian identity and culture these are all things that are war crimes,” Trudeau says.

Trudeau says these are all things that Vladimir Putin is responsible for, adding that’s why Canada was one of the first countries to move forward at the International Criminal Court to hold the Russian invader responsible.

He says the federal government is also dispatching RCMP investigators to make sure that the full truth is known and that Putin and his “cronies” be held fully to account.

***With files from Mo Fahim

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The country’s Chief Public Health Officer is urging all Canadians to help lessen the blow of COVID-19’s sixth wave by getting boosted.

Dr. Theresa Tam says we need to be prepared for a B.A.2 variant-led resurgence of the virus in the fall and winter.

“All across Canada, it doesn't matter where you are, it's very likely that the Omicron variant, the B.A.2 sub-lineage, is spreading quite widely in your community. So it doesn't matter where you are in Canada right now I would advise getting that booster shot and masking and improving ventilation.” Tam says.

Tam says as Ramadan continues, and with Passover, Easter, and other long weekend celebrations and opportunities to gather approach, Canadians should keep doing their best to protect each other.

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The province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is now advising the public to keep their “well-fitting” masks on just a bit longer. 

In his first public appearance in about a month, Dr. Kieran Moore strongly encouraged Ontarians to keep a three-ply face mask on in all indoor public settings. 

Moore confirmed the province is in  its sixth wave of the pandemic and will be for a while, “This wave is not settling until the middle or end of May.” He added that masks, staying up to date with vaccinations, and, most recently, antivirals will be our best bet to get through this wave. Moore also says extending mask mandates in transit, hospitals and nursing homes are the focus of discussions at Queen’s Park, adding that the decision will be ultimately up to the Premier once existing mandates expire on April 27th.

Ontario is also expanding eligibility for COVID-19 antiviral treatments and PCR testing to more high-risk individuals.

Dr. Moore says effective immediately, four high-risk groups of Ontarians can get tested and assessed for antiviral treatments, like Paxlovid. Those include immunocompromised people aged 18 and over, Ontarians 70 and over, those 60 and over with fewer than three vaccine doses, and those 18 and over with fewer than three vaccine doses and at least one risk condition.

Moore adds that starting Tuesday (April 12th) the province will be expanding antiviral dispensing locations to include participating pharmacies across the province. You can find a list of pharmacies that are dispensing Paxlovid at Ontario.ca/antivirals starting Wednesday, April 13.

Moore says the province is also working to prioritize groups that may be at increased risk due to other health-related factors and barriers to health care including First Nation, Inuit, and Métis individuals, Black individuals, and members of other racialized communities.

***With files from Mo Fahim

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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh credited his party for the Liberal's pledge for universal dental care in Thursday’s budget.

That was a major pillar in the NDP’s supply and confidence agreement with the minority Liberals, meant to prop up the Liberals on budgets and confidence votes through to the next election in 2025.

But, in a tweet, Singh says he is disappointed in the Liberal's failure to tackle the climate crisis and to fund healthcare. He says he will hold the Trudeau government accountable.

Interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen says this budget is an NDP budget and is funded by Canadians suffering from inflation.  She says Canadians need a break and they “didn’t get one today from the NDP-Liberal budget.”

Today, the NDP used our power to secure major progress on Dental Care and housing.

But, we're disappointed by the Liberal govts failure to tackle the climate crisis and to fund healthcare.

We will hold them accountable - because we know the Conservatives won’t.

— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) April 7, 2022

Canadians need a break and they didn’t get one from the NDP-Liberal budget today. pic.twitter.com/9EGv7oGgIa

— Candice Bergen (@CandiceBergenMP) April 7, 2022

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Housing affordability is a major cornerstone of today’s federal budget. To tackle the out-priced housing market the feds will set aside $10 billion over five years.

The plan includes setting up tax-free savings accounts for first-time homebuyers.

It will also make it illegal for foreign nationals to buy up inventory. That’s in order to free up inventory in the tight housing market.

As part of the housing affordability plan, municipalities will be able to access $4 billion over five years to build new housing.

To help people facing housing affordability issues the government is proposing a one-time $500 payment. No specific details were given as to when that would be available.

Also included in today’s budget is $8 billion in defence spending over five years.

In order to pay for some of these new programs, the government will levy a 16.5-percent corporate income tax on the country’s big banks and insurers which have seen record profits during the pandemic. That's up from the current 15-percent.

Over $5 billion is earmarked, also over five years, for universal dental care which will begin this year for children under 12, but there is no mention of pharmacare in this budget.

As part of Budget 2022, there is $4.3 billion earmarked over seven years to improve Indigenous housing across the country. There is already $20 billion set aside for the First Nations Child and Family Services once a settlement agreement is reached. Of that, $2 billion will be used for the needs of Indigenous children. Over seven years government spending on improving Indigenous housing will be $6.3 billion.

In order to tackle climate change, the federal budget proposes $3 billion to make zero-emission vehicles more affordable for Canadians and incentives for the development of clean technologies as well as carbon capture and storage to reduce emissions.

The country’s deficit is expected to be $113 billion in 2021-22, that’s down from the prior estimate of $144 billion and is projected to decline year over year to $8.4 billion in 2026-2027.

In total, the budget proposes $60 billion in new spending.  Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland say this is a modest budget and deficits have to be reduced, particularly the deficit created by pandemic spending.  Freeland says it must and will be paid down.

The budget is expected to pass easily after the Liberals and NDP entered into an agreement that will see the NDP vote to prop up the minority Liberals.

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The Ontario government says anyone over 60 as well as First Nation, Metis, and Inuit people and their non-Indigenous household members over 18 can make an appointment starting Thursday through either the provincial booking system or with your health unit.

The government says the extra booster dose will provide an extra layer of protection against COVID variants.

“As we continue to live with COVID-19, we are using every tool available to manage this virus and reduce its impact on our hospitals and health system, including by expanding the use of booster doses,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Vaccines are our best defence against COVID-19 and its variants. Because of our exceptionally high vaccination rates and Ontario’s cautious approach, we currently have one of the lowest hospitalization rates in the country and have performed well throughout this pandemic when compared to other similar-sized provinces and states. I encourage everyone who’s eligible to get boosted as soon as you’re able.”

Fourth doses have been available for vulnerable populations in long-term care and retirement homes and other congregate settings since December 30^th.

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The minimum wage will go up to $15.50 an hour in the fall.  The last hike was in January when it was boosted to $15 an hour.

That means someone working 40 hours a week would see their annual income rise by over $1,768 and a liquor server $5,512 a year.  Students would also see a $0.50  an hour increase from $14.10 to $14.60.  The increase is tied to inflation which has spiked in recent months.

“For many Ontarians, wages haven’t kept up with the increasing cost of living, making it harder than ever to make ends meet,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Ontario’s workers are the best anywhere, and they will be at the forefront of building the province. They deserve to have more money in their pockets and the increase we’re announcing today is one more way we are delivering for our workers.”

If the government’s Working for Workers Act 2 is passed, the wage hike would also apply to digital platform workers for active hours worked.

• In October 2022, Ontario’s new minimum wage rates will be:
  • General: $15.50 per hour, a raise from $15 per hour
  • Students under 18: $14.60 per hour, a raise from $14.10 per hour
  • Hunting, fishing, and wilderness guides: $77.60 per day, a raise from $75, when working less than five consecutive hours in a day; and $155.25 per day, a raise from $150.05, when working five or more hours in a day
  • Homeworkers (those who do paid work out of their own homes for employers): $17.05 per hour, a raise from $16.50 per hour

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Ontarians will be able to bet, online, starting Monday.

iGaming Ontario, the provincially-regulated online gambling portal, is now live, with people being allowed to legally bet on sporting events and participate in online casinos.

Provincial officials say 25 companies have registered to offer their gambling online but not all are expected to begin operations immediately.

Ontario is the first province in the country to launch legal online betting.

The internet gaming sites going live in the legal market as of Monday are:

• 888casino.ca, 888poker.ca, 888sport.ca
• on.Bet365.ca
• Casino.on.BetMGM.ca, Poker.on.BetMGM.ca, Sports.on.BetMGM.ca
• BetRivers.ca
• Sportsbook.Caesars.com
• Coolbet.ca
• FanDuel.com/Canada
• LeoVegas.com
• PointsBet.ca
• Rivalry.com
• RoyalPanda.com
• theScore.bet
• on.Unibet.ca

“This is a monumental day that establishes Ontario as an international leader in online gaming” said Martha Otton, iGaming Ontario’s Executive Director. “After years of anticipation culminating in historic legislation followed by months of hard work by all stakeholders, we have reached today’s launch of a legal internet gaming market out from under its previous grey market standing.”

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WARNING: The following story contains details some readers may find disturbing.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged Friday’s apology from Pope Francis for the Catholic Church’s role in Canada’s residential school system.

Trudeau said the day is about survivors, “Today is about the Survivors, their families, and those who never came home. This week, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis leaders, Survivors, and youth travelled to the Vatican to continue urging the Catholic Church for an apology, which was an immense display of bravery and determination. This apology would not have happened without the Survivors who told their truths directly to one of the institutions responsible, and recounted and relived their painful memories.”

He said the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis have waited decades for the apology and for the Pope to “recognize the spiritual, cultural, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse their children endured while attending these residential schools.”

“Today's apology will resurface strong emotions of hurt and trauma for many. The government will continue to support Indigenous communities across the country with the funding and resources they need to continue to search for unmarked burial sites, uncover the truth of what happened at residential schools, and continue on their healing journey,” he said.

He has also called on the Pope to travel to Canada to apologize to fulfill the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action #58.

In his remarks Friday morning Pope Francis did commit to coming to Canada although no date was set.

The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of his or her Residential school experience or for those affected by these reports.  The 24-hour crisis line is available at 1-866-925-4419.

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It’s a historic day for Canada’s Indigenous, Metis, and Inuit People.

In their final audience with Pope Francis, the Pontiff apologized for the Catholic Church’s role in Canada’s residential school system.  Indigenous leaders have been at the Vatican for a week of meetings.

In his statement, the Pope said “I want to say to you with all my heart, I am very sorry.”

Before issuing the apology, the Pope made these remarks, “Listening to your voices I was able to enter into and be deeply grieved by the stories of the suffering, hardship, discrimination, and various forms of abuse that some of you experienced, particularly in the residential schools.  It’s chilling to think of determined efforts to instill a sense of inferiority, to rob people of their cultural identity, to sever their roots, and to consider all the personal and social efforts that this continues to entail. Unresolved traumas that have become intergenerational traumas.”

He said their stories made him feel both indignation and shame and said we must continue learning from past mistakes.  He asked for "God's forgiveness."

Pope Francis says he will also travel to Canada although no date has been set.

In the late 1800’s residential schools were set up by the Canadian government and most were run by the Catholic Church.  The intent was to remove Indigenous children from their families and replace their culture with Christian beliefs.  Attendance at the schools was mandatory.

Over the years thousands of children were abused and at least 4,000 deaths have been recorded but records are incomplete and missing.

In recent months, thousands of unmarked graves have been found at the sites of the former schools.

The last residential school closed in 1997.

The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of his or her Residential school experience or for those affected by these reports.  The 24-hour crisis line is available at 1-866-925-4419.

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The province has changed its mind about providing free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to the public.

Originally, the program that provided free test kits at grocery stores and pharmacies, was set to expire on April 8^th.

Wednesday afternoon a Ministry of Health spokesperson says Ontario will continue to provide the free tests to the general public until July 31^st.

They will also be provided to workplaces, schools, hospitals, long-term care, and retirement homes, and other congregate living settings.

On Wednesday members of the Green Party and NDP called on the Ford government to expand PCR testing for the virus with the Liberal House Leader saying a “sixth wave is upon us.”  PCR testing for the general public ended in December of last year.

Last week, Health Minister Christine Elliott said the province wouldn't return to widespread PCR testing unless there is a rapid surge in cases because rapid tests are widely available.

Wastewater testing across the province has shown an increase in COVID-19 infections as mask mandates have eased and other public health restrictions have been dropped.

Across the province, the number of people in the hospital with the virus has been slowly increasing in the past week.

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Ontario’s new childcare deal comes with special consideration for Early Childhood Educators (ECE). 

According to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the ten-dollar-a-day childcare deal includes a wage grid to support ECE’s and to create more jobs, especially in non-profit childcare centres. 

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said getting more ECE’s and paying them well is absolutely critical to high-quality childcare in Ontario.

Ford says “to be frank, they deserve more money and we’re going to work on that.”

Ford was asked about reports that the ECE’s minimum wage will be set at $18 an hour, which is seven dollars less than what industry organizations have been calling for. 

He said nothing is carved in stone, adding “We see inflation happening, people need more money to survive, put food on the table, to pay their rent. This also gives an opportunity for more people to get in the workforce. We're short 338,000 people to fill the existing jobs that are there.”

Ford says his government will work collaboratively with the stakeholders to reach a better wage.

***With files from Mo Fahim

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It’s official, Ontario has inked a deal with the feds for $10-a-day child care.

Parents with children under five will see a reduction in daycare costs of 50-percent by the end of this year until the $10-a-day in four years.

It includes before and after-school daycare for parents of four-and-five-year-olds.

A 25-percent savings will begin on April, 1st, representing an average savings immediately of $2,200 per child between April and September.

Rebates will be sent out in May and will be retroactive to April 1st.

Individual childcare operators will have to register with the province for the program and will then roll the rebate out to parents.

In December there will be a further 25-percent reduction which the federal government estimates will save families $6,000 this year per child.

The deal is worth $13.2 billion dollars over five years.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement Monday alongside Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

Trudeau says “We know kids deserve the best start in life. Parents, especially moms, shouldn’t have to choose between family and a career.”

The agreement also includes a provision to create 86,000 more daycare spaces by the end of 2026, but that number includes more than 15,000 spaces created since 2019.

Ontario is the last province and territory to sign the childcare agreement with the federal government.

***With files from Wendy Gray

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