Vision 2026 01 14

"$56"-*5 4r/&84

WATER TOWER REPAIRS CONTINUE

ANIL JHALLI anil.jhalli@eap.on.ca

Impacts on water The City of Clarence-Rockland said that residents will see reduced water service due to the ongoing repairs. Some areas could see more reduced pressure than others. The City is asking residents to reduce their water consumption whenever possible.

The City said the scope of the work is larger than initially anticipated as repairs are NPSFTJHOJàDBOU/PUJNFUBCMFPOXIFOUIF work will be completed was given. The City originally announced on Oct. 16 UIBUOFDFTTBSZXPSLPOUIF3PDLMBOE8BUFS Tower was scheduled to begin on Oct. 27

and be done by Christmas.

What is being done The work in progress on the Rockland Tower includes interior cleaning, repairs and painting; repair of the interior and exterior of the base; relocation of cables and repairs to the staircase and repairs to the roof.

The City of Clarence-Rockland has an- nounced that repairs on the Rockland Water Tower are taking longer than expected.

55M OLG JACKPOT WON BY SOMEONE IN UCPR

ANIL JHALLI anil.jhalli@eap.on.ca

Someone living in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is $55 million richer thanks to a winning lottery ticket. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corpo- ration (OLG) announced that one person residing in the UCPR is in possession of a ticket and can claim a $55 million Lotto Max jackpot. The $55 million win comes just over a week after someone in London, Ontario claimed the $80 million Lotto Max jackpot, marking back-to-back wins in the province. This is the first jackpot win of 2026.

/PPUIFSEFUBJMTXFSFQSPWJEFEPOXIFSF exactly in the UCPR the winning ticket was purchased. The UCPR includes municipali- ties such as Alfred -Plantagenet, Casselman, Champlain Township, Clarence-Rockland, Someone in the UCPR has an unclaimed Lotto Max ticket worth $55 million. (Pixaby) )BXLFTCVSZ &BTU)BXLFTCVSZ 5IF/BUJPO  and Russell. OLG also revealed a ticket sold in Ajax, 0OUXPOB &ODPSFQSJ[F Since Lotto Max launched in 2009,

Ontario players have won more than $9.5 billion, including 119 jackpot wins and 993 .BYNJMMJPOTQSJ[FTBDSPTTUIFQSPWJODF Lotto Max tickets cost $5 per play, with draws held every Tuesday and Friday.

Conseil d’administration Appel de candidatures Joignez-vous au conseil d’administration de SCS

Board of Directors Call for Nomination Join our SCS board of directors We are a person-centered organization serving the needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities Service Coordination Support (SCS) is the initial contact for people who have a developmental disability or children with autism in Ottawa and the Eastern Region (Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Prescott Russell and Renfrew). We help people find available resources in the community that are needed to assist them in their daily lives. We empower families/individuals to make informed choices about the supports they seek. SCS is a not-for-profit bilingual organization managed by a volunteer board of directors.

Nous sommes une organisation centrée sur la personne qui répond aux besoins des enfants et des adultes ayant une déficience intellectuelle Service Coordination Soutien (SCS) est le point de contact initial pour les personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle ou pour les enfants ayant un trouble du spectre de l’autisme à Ottawa et dans la région de l’Est (comtés de Stormont, Dundas et Glengarry, de Prescott Russell et de Renfrew). Nous aidons ces personnes à trouver les ressources disponibles dans la collectivité dont elles ont besoin pour les aider dans leurs vies quotidiennes. Nous donnons aux familles et aux personnes les moyens de faire des choix éclairés concernant les services qu’elles souhaitent obtenir. SCS est un organisme bilingue à but non lucratif géré par un conseil d’administration composé de bénévoles. Nous sommes à la recherche de bénévoles de la région d’Ottawa et la région de l’Est. Les candidats idéaux possèdent une expérience démontrée en gouvernance et en fonctions liées à un conseil d’administration, font preuve d’un solide leadership et possèdent une expertise dans des • Technologies de l’information; • Leadership communautaire; • Connaissance du secteur des services aux personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle. • Ressources humaines; Nous sommes déterminés à constituer un conseil d’administration qui reflète la diversité des communautés que nous souhaitons servir. Nous encourageons particulièrement les candidatures de personnes bilingues, d’Autochtones, ainsi que d’autres groupes issus de la diversité, car ces perspectives sont essentielles à nos valeurs. Présentez votre candidature d’ici le 16 février 2026 ici : scsonline.ca/candidature Veuillez inclure : • Une lettre de présentation de deux pages mettant en évidence vos domaines d’expertise ainsi que la contribution que vous souhaitez apporter au conseil d’administration. • Votre curriculum vitæ • Le formulaire sur les domaines d’expertise et d’expérience et le formulaire sur les compétences et les capacités, tous deux accessibles ici : scsonline.ca/candidature domaines tels que les suivants : • Relations gouvernementales; • Finances; • Marketing; • Relations publiques;

We are seeking volunteers from within the Ottawa and Eastern Region. Ideal candidates have demonstrated experience with board duties and governance issues and exhibit strong leadership and expertise in areas such as:

• Government relations • Finance • Marketing • Public relations • IT • Community leader • Developmental services sector knowledge • Human resources

We are committed to building a board that reflects the diverse communities we wish to serve. We especially welcome applicants from individuals who are bilingual, identify as Indigenous, and other diverse populations, as these perspectives are essential to our values.

Apply by February 16, 2026 here: scsonline.ca/nomination

Please include: • A two-page cover letter highlighting your area(s) of expertise and the contribution you would like to make to the board. • Your resume • The areas of expertise and experience form, and the skills and capability form, both located here: scsonline.ca/nomination

For more information at www.scsonline.ca

Pour plus d’informations , visitez www.scsonline.ca

Made with FlippingBook interactive PDF creator