“Major leap forward” for Internet service
and thousands of businesses across the 11
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option in 2012 to upgrade to the new 4G
in Eastern Ontario. For more information
counties and two single-tier municipalities
network.
The Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus,
about the Caucus visit www.eowc.org.
At the same time, EOWC’s work on an
as part of its $170 million regional
ultra
high-speed,
fibre
optic
broadband project, has awarded a contract
telecommunications grid for Eastern Ontario
to Barrett Xplore Inc. to provide immediate
New office improves access
is continuing on schedule.
and more affordable broadband access via
The announcement, said J. Murray Jones,
satellite to residents across eastern Ontario.
into a long-term care home. The CCAC plans,
Chair of the EOWC Inc., “is a major step
Barrett Xplore Inc. is offering residents
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coordinates and ensures the delivery of a
an up to 1.5 Mbps package for $69.99 per
forward in the creation of our new ultra
H AWKESBURY
full-range of in home and community-based
month with an upfront one-time cost as low
high-speed broadband network we call
services to support clients and their
as $99 depending on contract length.
EORN (Eastern Ontario Regional Network).
caregivers. In addition, the CCAC provides
The new Champlain Community Care
Residents will benefit from new
The availability of affordable high-speed
clients with information and connects clients
Access Centre branch office in Hawkesbury
technologies as the Barrett network evolves.
internet services via satellite has been one of
to alternate sources of care in the community.
is a boon for the region, the organization
Starting in 2012, Barrett’s new 4G network
our key goals; particularly for those homes
says.
will be available in the EOWC region. This
and businesses where the only other option
“The opening of this new office is an
network will use high-throughput satellites
was dial-up. We think the monthly savings
Keon new
important milestone for the Champlain
that will be capable of speeds up to 25 Mbps,
of some $50.00 combined with the $199.00
CCAC because it helps us solidify our
and will offer even better value for end-
reduction in upfront costs means good value
presence in this vibrant community,” said
for everyone.”
consumers. Xplornet satellite customers who
health
Gilles Lanteigne, CEO of the CCAC. “Thanks
sign up for this new offer will have the
John Maduri, CEO of Barrett Xplore, says:
to the support of our staff and collaboration
“With this first EOWC broadband
with the area hospitals, service providers
deployment, the wait for affordable
and community support agencies, we are
broadband for many eastern Ontarians is
agency chair
helping our clients live independently for as
over.”
long as possible. We’re also reducing the
“With the new lower prices and reduced
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number of emergency room visits and
up-front costs for new customers we think
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helping clients live healthier lives with
that there will be significant interest across
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dignity and compassion.”
the region. There is nothing more exciting to
The CCAC branch office is located at 119
us than to work with local agencies that are
Famous cardiac surgeon Dr. Wilbert
Main St., Suite 101. The new location offers
committed to making affordable rural
Keon has been named the new chair of
3,780 square feet of office space, wheelchair
broadband a reality. The Wardens in Eastern
the Champlain Local Health Integration
accessibility and convenient parking.
Ontario deserve tremendous credit for what
Network, which serves eastern Ontario.
“Not only does this new branch office
they have accomplished,” says Maduri.
<te “Dr. Keon is legendary for his
make us more visible in Hawkesbury, but it
“This is an exciting day for us,” said
pioneering work as a heart surgeon,” says
also makes us more accessible to our clients,
Afin de souligner le jour de la Famille le lundi 21 février 2011, le Service des loisirs et de la Ville de Hawkes- bury invite la population à participer aux activités sportives offertes au complexe sportif Robert Hartley.
Prescott-Russell Warden Jean-Yves Lalonde.
LHIN chief executive officer Alex Munter.
their families, our future clients and all of
“Working with Barrett Xplore to launch these
“What may be less well known is his focus
our community partners,” said Champlain
satellite services helps us ensure that
on preventing illness before it happens,
CCAC Board Chair Lynn Graham. “By
residents and businesses who live and work
addressing issues like poverty and linking
establishing a physical presence in the areas
in our communities, especially those in the
services better together for the benefit of
that we serve, we are able to provide greater
most rural areas, will get access to high
patients. I’ve worked with him in the past
access to community care and build stronger
speed internet at more affordable prices,
on these issues and look forward to working
relationships.”
which is vital for our local economy.”
with him in future to implement the
Said Glengarry-Prescott-Russell M.P.P.
The Eastern Ontario Regional Network
Champlain LHIN’s vision of creating an
Jean-Marc Lalonde: “The CCAC plays a
(EORN) is the Caucus’ new high-speed, high-
effective, integrated regional health system
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pivotal role by helping people find their way
capacity broadband network that will bring
that is organized around the needs of the
through Ontario’s health care system and
high-speed Internet access to an area of more
people it serves.”
connecting them with the highest quality
than 50,000 square kilometres, an area that is
There are 20 hospitals, 59 community
10 h-11 h 30 12 h-13 h15 13 h 30-16 h
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care possible. I am pleased that families in
about the size of Nova Scotia. Satellite is one
support agencies, 62 long-term care homes
our area will have access to community-
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of the service options.
and ten community health centres serving
based health care services thanks to this new
The EOWC region extends from
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residents of Champlain LHIN.
branch office.”
Northumberland County and the City of
Dr. Keon has led a distinguished career
14 h 00-15 h 30
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“I am inspired by the important work
Kawartha Lakes in the west to the Quebec
in medicine as a heart surgeon and health
done by the Champlain CCAC,” said
15 h 30-17 h (glace n o 1)
border, and north through Renfrew County,
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care executive. He founded the University
Hawkesbury Mayor René Berthiaume. “You
but excludes the City of Ottawa.
of Ottawa Heart Institute at the Ottawa
make a significant difference in the lives of
The Governments of Canada and Ontario
15 h 30-17 h (glace n o 2)
Civic Hospital in 1976, a world-renowned
many people in this area – not just those who
will jointly provide two-thirds of the total
facility which now bears his name. He
use your services, but their family members
eligible costs of the project, to a maximum
19 h-20 h 30
acted as the Institute’s CEO for more than
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too – and help make Hawkesbury a great
combined contribution of $110 million or
30 years until his retirement in 2004. Dr.
place to call home.”
$55 million each towards the $170 million
Keon was appointed to the Senate in 1990
About the Champlain CCAC
cost of EORN. For more details on the
and has been named to the Order of Canada
In order to celebrate the Family Day on Monday, February 21, 2011, the Recreation and Culture Services wish to invite the population to participate to the sports activities offered at the Robert Hartley Sports Complex.
The Champlain CCAC served more than
Network visit www.eorn.ca .
and the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.
680 clients in the Hawkesbury area last year.
The Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus
The Champlain Local Health Integration
While more than 80 per cent of these clients
Inc. represents more than one million people
Network ensures health services in the
were 65 years plus, the CCAC serves people
region are well organized, appropriately
of all ages, including children and youth.
funded and meet the needs of residents of
Services offered include:
all ages.
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• The coordination of in-home services,
“The wealth of experience that Dr. Keon
such as nursing, physical therapy,
brings to this important position will benefit
occupational therapy and personal support
the people and the health care sector in the
for people who are recovering from illness
Champlain LHIN. The direction of health
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or injury, and for those who are living with
care delivery in the region is in the best of
Grenville (Qc) 819-242-3131
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chronic illness or disability;
hands with Dr. Keon’s leadership,” says
• Support for people who want to avoid
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Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and
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hospitalization, or return home faster after
Long-Term Care.
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being in hospital, so they can recuperate in
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the comfort and privacy of their own homes;
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• In-school services to children with
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• Support to clients, families and
caregivers as they transition from the
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community to long-term care;
Meditation and its ability to help us find
• Information and referrals to community
inner peace is the topic of a speech Catherine
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services.
Eberdt will give February 12, at 7:30 p.m. at
The Champlain Community Care Access
Arbor Gallery, 36 Home Ave., Vankleek
Centre (CCAC) is the second largest health
Hill.
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service provider in the Champlain LHIN
For further information, call 613-678-5086
with a budget of approximately $182 million
or visit www.vankleekhill.ca/events. Eberdt
and 660 staff. It serves more than 52,000
will speak about negative consequences of
clients annually across our region.
too much stress, how to deal with stress and
The Champlain CCAC provides a single
the benefits of meditation. “My years of
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point of access to health and personal support
meditation have helped in my personal
services to help people live independently
relationships, my happiness and emotional
in their homes or to facilitate their transition
balance," she says.
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