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Neighbours newsletter
July 2013
Annual General Meeting
On Wednesday June 12th Neighbours held
it’s Annual General Meeting. The night
went very well and we had a great turn out.
Neighbours Newsletter
NEIGHBOURS
REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROUYN-NORANDA
During the AGM reports were given,
neighbours new website was presented
and elections for Board of Directors were
held.
Neighbours is pleased to say that three
members will be joining the board; Frances
Richardson, Wendy Nesteruk, and Tom
Brethour.
After the presentation a light snack was
given and members watched a slideshow
of events that happened throughout the
year.
Source: Written by Jessica Nesteruk
Inside this issue:
Neighbours New Website/Neighbours Picnic
3
Noranda School Student
5
Summer Activities in Rouyn-Noranda
7
Facts about Canada
9
Vacation Ideas
Note from Communications
Committee:
We are always looking for news
ideas for this newsletter! If you
have an interesting topic you
would like to share with our
membership, please let the
office know!
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Supporting the English Community
Noranda School BBQ– Face Painting with Neighbours
On Friday, June 21st Noranda School held its
annual “End of the Year BBQ”. A lot of parents,
students, teachers, and family members showed
up for this wonderful day. It was a very sunny day
and volunteers helped out with the end of the year
activities. Inside students played bingo and
outside students and teacher played dunk tank
and they were also able to get there face painting
by Neighbours!!!
Nathalie and Jessica were very busying painting
butterflies, hearts, soccer balls, batman, and so
much more onto the faces of all the kids.
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Source: Written by Jessica Nesteruk
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Neighbours New Website
Have you been on our new website? If not, you should come and check it out. Our new website has
a lot of information. Just on the homepage you have a slideshow, the next health bulletin, the next
newsletter, the new English movie, and the upcoming activity will be displayed. You even have a link
to our Facebook page. Here’s the link to our new website: www.neighbours-rouyn-noranda.ca
On the homepage you will see many categories, when you click on one, you will have a list of
sub-categories. There’s a lot of information you can find like; contact information, partners, funders,
library, activities, and much more. You even have a section in French!!!
Pictures
To the left you have a picture
of the homepage. Which
includes;
categories,
slideshow, latest newsletter
and health bulletin, next
weeks English movie, and
the next upcoming activity.
To the right is shows you
what happens when you click
on a categories. A list of
sub-categories will appear.
Source: Written by Jessica Nesteruk
Neighbours Picnic!!!
Come and join us for a fun afternoon at Fort Témiscamingue on Saturday
August 24th, 2013
Fort Témiscamingue has a lot of fun stuff to do; they have a very nice beach, picnic area, enchanted
forest, audiovisual projectors with 30 different subjects, and a gift shop!!!
We will be leaving Neighbours, by Maheux bus at 9:30am and leaving Fort Témiscamingue at
3:00pm. It’s an approximate hour and a half ride.
Neighbours will be providing pizza and drinks!! Please call the office if you are interested in coming.
If whether permits we can go swimming in the beach, so please bring swimwear, towels, and
sunscreen.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the office at 819-762-0082 or e-mail us at
[email protected]
Source: Written by Jessica Nesteruk
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QCGN– Québec Community Groups Network
CRTC decision on CBC license renewal good news for English-speaking
Quebecers
MONTREAL, May 29, 2013 – The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) and the
English-Language Arts Network (ELAN) are pleased with the CRTC’s decision regarding the licence
renewal of CBC that added some new conditions that will benefit Quebec as a region and Quebec’s
English-speaking community as an official language minority.
“This week’s decision demonstrates that the CRTC has been listening and the decision will have
positive impacts for English-speaking Quebec and other official language minority communities
across Canada,” said QCGN President Dan Lamoureux. “This is excellent news for
English-speaking Quebecers.”
Under the new licence conditions, CBC Montreal must produce at least 14 hours of local
programming, starting September 1, 2013, explains Guy Rodgers, Executive Director of ELAN. At
least one of these hours must be non-news programming, restoring local content that has not
existed since 2009. Ten per cent of its English television development budget must now be allocated
to independent producers in Quebec. Conditions also force CBC to consult with Official Language
Minority Communities, something the public broadcaster has already begun in Quebec.
The English-Language Arts Network has consistently argued that the Official Languages Act should
be an important factor in CRTC decisions, rather than the Broadcast Act alone. “We have no
problem obtaining content in the English language,” commented ELAN President Peter McGibbon.
“It is, however, increasingly difficult to receive quality information that is close to home. CBC, our
national broadcaster, has been restricted, due to shrinking budgets and decisions made in Toronto,
from providing regional reflection. This CRTC decision will enable CBC to increase production of
quality local programming.
“It is heartening to learn that the CRTC was listening to the message about the importance of CBC
for our development and vitality,” adds QCGN’s President Dan Lamoureux, noting that this
demonstrates the importance of effective advocacy on behalf of the community.
Lamoureux notes that the CBC has been consulting Quebec’s English-speaking minority community
via a series of stakeholders meetings organized through the QCGN. CBC’s Managing Director and
Program Managers have met with community groups in Quebec City in February and in Montreal in
April to discuss and facilitate the relationship between CBC and English-language groups working in
various regions and sectors of Quebec.
The CRTC will review Videotron’s licence conditions this summer and ELAN plans to argue that
Videotron must restore an English-language community channel using 2 per cent of fees from
English-speaking subscribers. “The CBC decision encourages us to expect that CRTC will closely
scrutinize Videotron’s responsibility toward its English-speaking audience,” concludes ELAN’s
President Peter McGibbon.
The English Language Arts Network (ELAN) represents the 8,000 artists living and working in
Quebec. The Quebec Community Groups Network (www.qcgn.ca) is a not-for-profit organization
bringing together 41 English-language community organizations across Quebec, including ELAN. Its
mission is to identify, explore and address strategic issues affecting the development and vitality of
English-speaking Quebec and to encourage dialogue and collaboration among its member
organizations, individuals, community groups, institutions and leaders.
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Source: http://www.qcgn.ca/news/2013/5/29/crtc-decision-on-cbc-license-renewal-good-news-for-english-s.html#.UaY8H9I-Yjw
Sarah Crepeau–
Concordia Film Festival
2013 Noranda School
Graduates
Sarah Crepeau made a short film called
“Nightmares”. She entered her short film at the
Concordia Film Festival– which is the festival
for the cinema department at Concordia
University.
On Friday, June 21st, 2013
four students from Noranda
School graduated from high
school!!!
She won “Best of the Fest” title for Animation.
The video can be viewed on YouTube by
using the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0oRjx9jQmo
Source: Sandra Crepeau
Neighbours would like to
congratulate; Ryan Caprio,
Alexandre Béland-Lemyre,
Alexandra Rivest, and Nick
Jason.
Neighbours presented
following students:
bursary’s
to
the
two
Ryan Caprio; was the recipient of the 2013
Neighbours Award for Bilingualism.
Alexandre Béland-Lemyre; was the recipient of the
2013 Neighbours Excellence in English Award.
Congratulations graduates!! Neighbours is wishing
you the best of luck in the future!!!!
Source: Written by Jessica Nesteruk
Michael HatfieldNoranda School Bursary
Michael Hatfield was chosen by
the nomination
committee as
the 2012 winner for a bursary.
Each year Neighbours will
choose up to three students
eligible to win a bursary to help
them with there post secondary
education.
Michael is currently enrolled in a Esthetician course
at the polymétier. Good Luck Michael!
Source: Written by Jessica Nesteruk
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Government do not call list
The National DO NOT CALL LIST (DNCL) gives consumers a choice about whether to receive
telemarketing's calls. The National DNCL Rules introduce new responsibilities for Canada’s
telemarketers.
If you are a consumer you can choose to reduce the number of telemarketing calls you receive by
registering your residential wireless, fax, or VoIP telephone number on the National DNCL and file a
complaint about telemarketing calls.
To remove a residential, wireless, fax, or VoIP telephone number from the National DO NOT CALL
LIST (DNCL), you must call the National DNCL Service Line from the number you wish to remove it
at:
1-866-580-DNCL (1-866-580-3625)
If you are calling from a TTY device, call:
188-DNCL-TTY (1-888-362-5889)
Source: http://www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca
STREET NUMBERS:
The City of Rouyn-Noranda would like to remind all owners that it is
required to display the street number of the property clearly and where it
will be visible. The city of Rouyn-Noranda is calling this an “Emergency”
and needs to be done as soon as possible.
Emergency services such as fire department, police officer, and ambulance drivers need to clearly
see the street number to quickly get to the right place.
Delivery services and utilities (cable, phone, electricity, gas, etc) need street numbers.
The law states “The street number must be affixed to the front of the house, a well lit area, and
visible from the street at all times.
Source: Ville de Rouyn-Noranda Press Release e-letter
HIGH INTERNET:
According to the Institute of Statistics Canada, Rouyn-Noranda is where the
proportion of internet subscribers and households with high speed internet is
highest. 98% of Rouyn-Noranda is connected to the internet.
Source: Ville de Rouyn-Noranda Press Release e-letter
Office Closed
Please take note that the office will be closed on
Monday, August 5th, 2013
Have a great Weekend!!!
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Summer Activities in Rouyn-Noranda!!!
Beauce Carnival!
Sidewalk Sale!!!
The carnival is back in town!! Come
out and enjoy rides, games, and some
cotton candy and candy apples!!
The City of Rouyn-Noranda is holding its 30th
sidewalk sale. Starting Wednesday, July 24th
to Saturday, July 27th. Come on down to
Perreault street and avenue Principale.
Schedule: Wednesday: July 17th 6pm to 11pm
Source: http://www.ville.rouyn-noranda.ca/fr/calendrier/
Thursday: July 18th 1pm to 11pm
Friday: July 19th 1pm to 11pm
Marché Public
Saturday: July 20th 12:30pm to 11pm
On every Sunday of the Month of July the
Marché Public will be held near City Hall.
Come and see all the fresh produce that will
be available. Source: http://www.ville.rouyn-noranda.ca/fr/calendrier/
Sunday: July 21st 12:30pm to 11pm
Source: http://www.ville.rouyn-noranda.ca/fr/calendrier/
Osisko en Lumière
Osisko en Lumière is back in town for the 10th year. From August
9th to August 11th there will be performers, fireworks, and
activities for kids.
Friday August 9th
8:00pm: Kain
10:00pm: Fireworks presented by Télébec
10:30pm: Marianna’s Trench
Saturday August 10th
8:00pm: The Beatles Experience
10:00pm: Fireworks presented by Fonderie Horne
Saturday and Sunday Afternoon
12:00pm to 4:00pm
***Ride Plastique GPlus
***Inflatable Games (Socks mandatory)
***Games « Slide and Splash »
***Water Games (Bring Swimsuit)
***Make-up
***Animation
10:30pm: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo
Sunday August 11th
6:30pm: Mes Aieux
8:30pm: The Beach Boys
10:15pm: Fireworks IGA
Source: http://www.osiskoenlumiere.com/en
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Vacation Ideas!!!
July and that means vacation. Whether its for a couple days to a couples weeks it’s always fun to
make the most out of it. Here are some of the top ranked places to visit across Canada:
1.
CN TOWER: A visit to Toronto is never complete without visiting the world’s
tallest building, the CN tower. Standing at 553m about the ground the views of
Toronto and Lake Ontario are unbeatable. Take the elevator to the top and then
to the SkyPod, the worlds highest observation desk at 147 stories. In 1995, the
CN tower was classified as one the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Toronto, Ontario.
2.
ROCKY MOUNTAINS: The Rocky Mountains are an icon of Canada and an unparalleled sight
that is impressive in every way.
VIA Rail offers a train service from
Toronto-Winnipeg-Saskatoon-Edmonton to Jasper in the Rocky Mountains or from Vancouver
to Jasper. Jasper, Alberta.
3.
CALGARY STAMPEDE AND RODEO: The annual Calgary Stampede features the famous
million dollar rodeo, world-famous chuckwagon races and spectacular evening grandstand
show. The city of Calgary comes alive during this unique event. Calgary, Alberta.
4.
CANADA’S PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS: Loosely modelled after the British houses of
Parliament, the Parliament Hill in Ottawa is the centre of Canada’s federal government. Centre
Block (main building) is free to visitor and it is possible to see the Commons and Senate.
Ottawa, Ontario.
5.
GRANVILLE ISLAND: One of the most popular tourist attractions in Canada. The parks,
restaurants, street entertainers, and markets are an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.
Vancouver, British Columbia.
6.
WEST EDMONTON MALL: The largest mall in the world and with no Provincial Sales Tax, the
West Edmonton Mall is a great location for shopping. With over 800 shops, restaurants, a huge
amusement park, ice rink, water park, putting golf, and submarine lake. Edmonton, Alberta.
7.
CANADA’S WONDERLAND: The most popular theme park in Canada. Canada’s Wonderland
has plenty of rollercoaster's, over 200 attraction, and a 20 acre water park. Toronto, Ontario.
8.
Peggy’s Cover: According to legend, Peggy’s Cover was named after the
only survivor of a schooner that ran aground and sank in 1800. A lighthouse
was built on this spot in 1868 and 100 years later the Sou’Wester Restaurant
opened. The lighthouse is one of the most photography buildings in Canada.
Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia.
9.
ALGONQUIN PROVINCIAL PARK: With over 7,725 square kilometres of forests, lakes, and
rivers, Algonquin Provincial park north of Toronto is the best way to escape into true Canadian
wilderness. Camping, fishing, kayaking and hiking are popular and great ways to experience
Canada for what Canada really is. Whitney, Ontario
10.
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES VILLAGE: Visit the Lucy Maud Montgomery house where the
owner wrote the famous books about Anne of Green Gables. The recreated village is nearby
and open to visitor to see what life used to be like in this fictional town. Cavendish, Prince
Edward Island.
Source; http://www.trailcanada.com/travel/things_to_do/top_10/
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Top 101 Continued & Fun Facts!!!
Anna Murray has won 24
Juno awards, making her a
record winning for the most
Juno’s rewarded to an
artist
The Montreal Canadians
won the Stanley Cup 24
times
Tim Horton’s was once
owned by Americans
&
Moncton has the Most
Tim Horton’s
The National Hockey League was
founded on November 26th,
1917 in Montréal, Quebec
Why is a 1$ called a
loonie? Because of the
Canadian Bird: The Loon
A gallon of maple syrup
weighs 11 pounds
The poppy is the symbol of
Remembrance Day
Niagara Falls is located on
the border on Ontario,
Canada and New York,
United States of America
The CN Tower was built in
1972 and 553.3 m high. In
1976 they finished the
tower making it the tallest
free-standing structure in
the world
“O Canada” was originally
written for St-John the
Baptist Day
Hydropower is the force of
energy of moving water
and is a clean renewable
energy source that doesn't
pollute the environment
Curling has been an
Olympic sport since 1998
Montreal is an island
In 1999 Terry Fox was
voted Canada’s Greatest
Hero in a national survey
More than 4,000,000
visitor’s travel to Banff
National Park every year
since 1996
Chateau Frontenac was
established in 1665
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Jean Chretien was the 20th
Prime Minister of Canada
Vancouver is ranked 3rd in
the world for “Best City to
Live in”
Source: http://www.101things.ca/
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Summer’s here….and so are the bugs!!!
Bugs sure can get very annoying when they start crawling and flying around in your house. Sure
there are many products you can buy, but are they safe for you and your family?
Here’s some homemade recipes to get those bugs out of your house!!!
ANTS:
Crush up some garlic and mix it in water. This can be used as a spray or leave in a bowl.
If you can locate where the ants are coming in from, grab a lemon and squeeze some lemon
juice in the holes or cracks, this should prevent them from making there way back in.
Mix equal parts of vinegar and water. Put in a spray bottle and spray around walls, windows,
and/or doors.
EAR WINGS:
Take a container and put soya sauce with a small amount of water. Put the container near door
or window. This attracts the ear wings and prevents them from coming out.
FRUIT FLIES:
Fruit flies love wine. Buy a cheap bottle of wine and pour some into a bowel and add some
detergent to it.
FLYING INSECTS:
Mix equal parts of water, dishwashing liquid, and olive oil. Put in a spray bottle. When you find
a flying insect you can spray them and it will prevent them from flying.
ALL BUGS:
All bugs hate cucumbers!!! Cut up a few slices and put them where you see them, around
windows or doors.
Source: http://www.pinterest.com/slvg/homade-products-bus-sprays-cleaners-etc/
Homemade Recipes for bug repellant.
Herbal Insect Repellant:
White Vinegar Repellant:
2 1/2 teaspoon (any combination) of basil, Buy some plain white vinegar and put it into a
lemon, rosemary, cedar, or citronella.
spray bottle. Use as spray or rubbed onto skin
Few drops of peppermint essential oils and/or clothing.
(optional for scent)
1 cup of grain alcohol (example: vodka)
Did you know???
That plain white vinegar can also help with
*** Mix all ingredients. Can be used as a spray mosquito bites!
or dab a cotton ball into mixture and apply
Use cotton ball and dab some vinegar onto the
mosquito bite to take the sting out!
directly to exposed skin or on clothing.
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/publications/resources/2010/bugs-ff/?gclid
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School Taxes!
Over the last few weeks I have been asked numerous times why the school boards have decided to
increase school taxes. While it is true that we will be paying more in school taxes it’s not because of
decisions made by the school board but rather by cost cutting measures introduced by the provincial
government. Let me explain.
In 2007 Law 43 was introduced, it required the application of a reduction to the tax rate to limit the
school tax payable as a result of rising evaluations. The province granted school boards additional
assistance in the form of equalization payments to provide this reduction to the taxpayers so the
school board’s annual budget would not be affected.
In its latest budget the Government of Quebec decided to eliminate, over a period of three years, the
equalization payments that were being given to school boards under Law 43. Law 45 now being in
effect will result in:
Recuperating 50% of the reduction amount calculated in 2012-2013 to be removed in
2013-2014
2014-2015 the removal of 25% of the 2012-2013 amount
2015-2016 the 25% balance.
What does this mean for your school taxes?
The equalization payments can be seen on your school tax bill under the box marked “Annual
taxation”.
In
that
box
you
will
find
a
line
marked
“Reduction”.
The “Reduction” line is the line being impacted by these changes. That is the amount that is being
reduced by half this year, thereby increasing the school taxes payable. Again it’s not that the school
boards have increased taxation rates, it’s that the government will no longer be giving us the
equalization payments thereby eliminating the reduction that was being given. Couple this with the
increase in municipal evaluation that many of us continue to see and it can be easily understood
why this latest decision of the PQ government has many people talking.
Source: Written by Mitch Larivière WQSB commissioner
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NEIGHBOURS
MISSION STATEMENT
R E G I O N A L A S S O C I A T I ON OF R OU Y N
-NORANDA
Neighbours Regional Association of Rouyn-Noranda is a volunteer-based organiza-
Mailing address: PO Box 2277
tion who believe in a vital future for our community.
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
J9X 5A9
Location: 95 8th Street
We serve the English-speaking population of the Rouyn Noranda area through facilitating information sharing, defending the right of access to service in English and
Telephone: (819) 762-0882
Fax: (819) 762-0883
organizing social and cultural events.
We are committed to strengthening networks within the English and French speaking
[email protected]
population as well as encouraging community development initiatives .
Objectives:
To facilitate information sharing within the ESC of Rouyn Noranda area
To strengthen networks within English-speaking and French speaking community
To defend the rights of our members to access services in English
In partnership with:
To organize social and cultural events
To support community development initiatives
To encourage the development of leadership in the community
Popsicles
Camping
Sun
Swimming
Summer
Ice Cream
Fun
Freedom
Up-Coming Events
Reminisce
Family
Hot
Beach
Tanning
Happy Canada Day and
Have a wonderful
summer!!!