“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
broadbandproject, has awarded a contract
telecommunicationsgridforEasternOntario
toBarrettXploreInc.toprovideimmediate
New office improves access
is continuing on schedule.
andmore affordable broadband access via
Theannouncement,saidJ.MurrayJones,
satellitetoresidentsacrosseasternOntario.
intoalong-termcarehome.TheCCACplans,
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-rangeofinhomeandcommunity-based
monthwith 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(EasternOntarioRegionalNetwork).
caregivers. In addition, the CCAC provides
The new Champlain Community Care
Residents will benefit from new
The availability of affordable high-speed
clientswithinformationandconnectsclients
AccessCentrebranchofficeinHawkesbury
technologiesastheBarrettnetworkevolves.
internet services via satellite has been one of
toalternatesourcesofcareinthecommunity.
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
networkwillusehigh-throughputsatellites
was dial-up. We think the monthly savings
Keon new
important milestone for the Champlain
thatwillbecapableofspeedsupto25Mbps,
of some $50.00 combined with the $199.00
CCAC because it helps us solidify our
and will offer even better value for end-
reductioninupfrontcostsmeansgoodvalue
presence in this vibrant community,” said
for everyone.”
consumers.Xplornetsatellitecustomerswho
health
GillesLanteigne,CEOoftheCCAC.“Thanks
sign up for this new offer will have the
JohnMaduri,CEOofBarrettXplore,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
helpingourclientsliveindependentlyforas
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.”
theregion. Thereisnothingmoreexcitingto
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
broadbandareality. TheWardensinEastern
the Champlain Local Health Integration
accessibility and convenient parking.
Ontariodeservetremendouscreditforwhat
Network, which serves eastern Ontario.
“Not only does this new branch office
they have accomplished,” says Maduri.
make us more visible in Hawkesbury, but it “This is an exciting day for us,” said pioneering work as a heart surgeon,” says alsomakes usmore 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-RussellWardenJean-YvesLalonde. LHIN chief executive officer AlexMunter. their families, our future clients and all of “WorkingwithBarrettXploretolaunchthese “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 businesseswho live andwork 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 accesstocommunitycareandbuildstronger speed internet at more affordable prices, ontheseissuesandlookforwardtoworking 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)istheCaucus’newhigh-speed,high- effective,integratedregionalhealthsystem HORAIRE DES ACTIVITÉS pivotalrolebyhelpingpeoplefindtheirway capacity broadband network that will bring that is organized around the needs of the through Ontario’s health care system and high-speedInternetaccesstoanareaofmore people it serves.” connecting them with the highest quality than50,000squarekilometres,anareathatis There are 20 hospitals, 59 community 10 h-11 h 30 12 h-13 h15 13h30-16h PATIN LIBRE-FAMILLE care possible. I am pleased that families in aboutthesizeofNovaScotia. Satelliteisone supportagencies,62long-termcarehomes our area will have access to community- BAIGNADE LIBRE-ADULTE of the service options. and ten community health centres serving basedhealthcareservicesthankstothisnew The EOWC region extends from BAIGNADE LIBRE FAMILLE 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 PATIN LIBRE-FAMILLE “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 15h30-17h (glace n o 1) border,andnorththroughRenfrewCounty, HOCKEY LIBRE (12 ans et moins) HOCKEY LIBRE (13 ans et plus) care executive. He founded the University HawkesburyMayorRenéBerthiaume.“You but excludes the City of Ottawa. of Ottawa Heart Institute at the Ottawa make a significant difference in the lives of TheGovernmentsofCanadaandOntario 15 h 30-17 h (glace n o 2) Civic Hospital in 1976, a world-renowned manypeopleinthisarea–not justthosewho will jointly provide two-thirds of the total facility which now bears his name. He use your services, but their familymembers eligible costs of the project, to a maximum 19 h-20 h 30 acted as the Institute’s CEO for more than BAIGNADE LIBRE-FAMILLE 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 andhasbeennamedtotheOrderofCanada 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 servedmore than Network visit www.eorn.ca . and the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. 680clientsintheHawkesburyarealastyear. The Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus TheChamplainLocalHealthIntegration While more than 80 per cent of these clients Inc.representsmorethanonemillionpeople 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. CINÉMA • The coordination of in-home services, “ThewealthofexperiencethatDr.Keon such as nursing, physical therapy, bringstothisimportantpositionwillbenefit 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 HORAIRE DES ACTIVITÉS or injury, and for those who are living with care delivery in the region is in the best of Grenville (Qc) 819-242-3131 LAURENTIAN chronic illness or disability; hands with Dr. Keon’s leadership,” says • Support for people who want to avoid CINEMA Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (ice # 1) 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (ice #2) 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. PUBLIC SKATING -FAMILY hospitalization, or return home faster after Long-Term Care. ROY DUPUIS ALL MOVIE STARTING FRIDAY FEB. 11 PUBLIC SWIM-ADULT being in hospital, so they can recuperate in En français thecomfortandprivacyoftheirownhomes; PUBLIC SWIM-FAMILY L’INSTINCT DE LA MORT The road to inner peace • In-school services to children with PUBLIC SKATING-FAMILY disabilities to help them be full participants newsroom@eap.on.ca PICK-UP HOCKEY (12 yrs and under) PICK-UP HOCKEY (13 yrs and older) in school life; V ANKLEEK H ILL • Support to clients, families and caregivers as they transition from the VENDREDI ET SAMEDI À 7H30 DIM. ET SUR SEMAINE À 7H00 DIMANCHE MATINÉE AT 1H30 EN FRANÇAIS FILM QUEBECOIS community to long-term care; Meditationanditsabilitytohelpusfind •Informationandreferralstocommunity innerpeaceisthetopicofaspeechCatherine PUBLIC SWIM-FAMILY services. Eberdt will give February 12, at 7:30 p.m. at TheChamplainCommunityCareAccess Arbor Gallery, 36 Home Ave., Vankleek Centre (CCAC) is the second largest health Hill. Info : 613 636-2082 BIENVENUE À TOUS! WELCOME TO ALL! www.hawkesbury.ca service provider in the Champlain LHIN Forfurtherinformation,call613-678-5086 withabudgetofapproximately$182million orvisitwww.vankleekhill.ca/events.Eberdt and 660 staff. It serves more than 52,000 will speak about negative consequences of clients annually across our region. toomuch stress, how to deal with stress and The Champlain CCAC provides a single the benefits of meditation. “My years of www.cinemaclock.com Quebec Grenville FRI. AND SAT. AT 6:30 AND 8:30 SUNDAY AND WEEKDAY AT 7:00 SUNDAY MATINÉE AT 1H30 pointofaccesstohealthandpersonalsupport 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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