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Ian Henderson Takes on New Role with the Colts
By Victoria Klassen
an Henderson began as Manager of Hockey and
IBusiness Operations for the Cornwall Colts in
August. His role with the Colts entails attaining new
sponsorships, player recruitment, and attending
league meetings, trades, and signings. He also
works with team personnel, volunteers, and overall
operations on both the business and hockey side of
the organization.
Henderson started in the Junior C league as a
coach and general manager (GM) for five seasons.
During that time, he won two GM of the Year
Awards and a division championship. He then
spent seven years with the Hawkesbury Hawks
as an assistant coach and GM, three seasons with
the Kanata Lasers as GM, and one season with the
Nepean Raiders as GM.
“I’m excited to be back in the rink. Last year with
Note from Our Provincial Representative
Stormont-Dundas-South
Glengarry MPP
Interview
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MPP Jim MacDonell
he three-step Reopening Ontario plan is largely achieving its goal
Tof gradually returning the province to a new sense of normalcy. At
the start of Step 1 on June 11, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit team had
administered approximately 133,000 doses, and we had just started to
vaccinate youth 12 to 17 years old. We are closing in on fully vaccinating
77 percent of eligible individuals. As the month concludes, we have
reached 20,641,600 shots, and 76 percent of Ontarians are fully vaccinated.
Despite this success, the Delta variant continues to be a wild card, posing
a threat to those who have not been fully vaccinated, including those with
restrictions and those under the age of 12 years old. In addition, a fourth
wave may force the cancellations of elective surgeries as health capacity
is taxed to the breaking point. As a result, under the recommendation of
the Ontario Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, our government
has placed a pause in exiting Step 3. This will give us more time to review
emerging data as we get more people fully vaccinated. As part of our
protections, we will implement another important anti-Delta measure on
September 7. Vaccination policies will take effect in all high-risk settings,
including hospitals, home and community care providers, and ambulance
workers. Policies are also required for: school boards, post-secondary
institutions, licensed retirement homes, women’s shelters, congregate
group homes and day programs for adults with developmental disabilities,
children’s treatment centres and other services for children with special
needs, and licensed children’s residential settings.
Mass vaccination clinics concluded on August 27. As a result, the
Eastern Ontario Health Unit has adjusted its vaccination rollout to make
it easier and faster. In their place, walk-in pop-up clinics, participating
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COVID was tough, so getting back to watching
live hockey, scouting, and building up the program
in a great hockey town will be fun,” Henderson
expressed.
Henderson grew up in Avonmore and played
minor hockey with the North Glengarry Stormont
(NGS) Minor Hockey Association and the
Seaway Valley Rapids AA programs. He recently
moved back to the area to Finch and has started
volunteering as a coach mentor with NGS Hockey.
Henderson also has some advice for those
aspiring to work in the business side of sports.
“Be patient, put in your time, and don’t try to start
at the top. You need to take the time to learn the
ins and outs of the game and all sides of it, so that
way when you get to the position you’re aspiring
towards, you are set up for success. The business
side of sports can be very rewarding, but it can also
Photo Submitted be a roller coaster!”
pharmacies, and health-care partners will be available. More information
is available at www.eohu.ca. To book or advance your appointment for
your first or second shot, please go to www.Ontario.ca/bookvaccine or
call 1-888-999-6488 if you have a red and white OHIP card or need
assistance.
Once we have graduated from Step 3, our province will enter a new
normal. Here are some of the key highlights of restrictions we could
look forward to being lifted: capacity limits in all sectors, limits for
social gatherings and organized public events, and requirements such
as active screening of customers and workers. A few measures will
remain in effect: face covering for indoor public spaces, with limited
exceptions, and passive screening, such as signage at entrances. In
addition, businesses and organizations will continue to collect contact
information. All sites will continue to comply with public health
instructions. Businesses must put in place a safety plan that meets public
health and workplace measures. For more information, visit Roadmap
to Reopen and www.eohu.ca.
Meanwhile, Step 3 did allow for some modified community events
our region is famous for, including the popular Williamstown Fair,
which I was happy to attend once again. The government wants to
ensure local festivals and events are successful in the future. As a
result, Minister Lisa MacLeod announced the government is doubling
the Reconnect Festival and Event Program to nearly $50 million. The
program is assisting three local attractions: the 2021 World Junior A
Hockey Challenge in Cornwall, the Cornwall Art Walk, and the Black
Creek Rodeo in North Dundas.
This past month saw the Ontario government make further
commitments to support the province’s municipalities. I was happy to
host over 20 delegations to make progress on a wide array of issues.
Municipal representatives know how vital provincial investments are to
deliver crucial services and programs, such as affordable housing and
high-speed internet, which we announced in August.
Please stay safe and enjoy the last long weekend of summer.
Regards,
Jim McDonell
MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry