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October was Breast
Cancer Awareness and
Neighbours organized
an information session
about the most
commonly diagnosed
form of cancer among
Quebec Women.
The evening was held
on October 19th at the
Gouverneur. The guest
speaker was Jacque-
line Kingsburry from
the Canadian Cancer
Society with the help
o f A n n e -M a r i e
Guimont. Jacqueline
p r e s e n t e d t h e
i m p o r t a n c e o f
mammograms and
how to recognize
anomalies in the
breast. During the
b r e ak , membe r s
interacted, spoke and
asked questions about
the presentation. Also
for viewing were head
wear and wigs for
cancer patients and
Anne-Marie provided
information to anyone
interested. After the
short social break,
Jennifer relayed some
information about the
Quebec Breast Cancer
Screening Program.
The evening ended
with a story of a breast
cance r su rv ivo r ,
Suzanne Chevrier
opened up about her
illness, shared her
story, and answered
some questions.
For any inquiries
about breast health or
e a r l y d e t e c t i o n ,
contact the Cancer
information service at
1-888-939-3333.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Note from Newsletter Committee:
The newsletter committee is always looking for members
to supply articles they feel would be of
interest to our membership. If you would like to
contribute to this newsletter
please contact the office.
Holiday shopping tips 3
Canada’s most dynamic city 5
News from Noranda School 7
A Day of Remembrance 8
Consumer Product recalls 10
Being loyal to your employer 11
Up-coming Events 12
Inside this issue:
Neighbours Newsletter
NEIGHBOURS
REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROUYN-NORANDA
Neighbours Newsletter
November 2010
NEIGHBOURS NEWSLETTER
Financial abuse is the most
common form of elder abuse in
Canada. Financial abuse can
happen at any time. People who
are alone, lonely or in poor health
are more vulnerable. They may
find it harder to protect
themselves from demands for
money or other forms of financial
abuse, or from physical and
emotional abuse, which may
occur at the same time.
Financial abuse is often a pattern
rather than a single event,
happening over a long period of
time. The important thing about
protecting yourself from financial
abuse is to remember that your
money and property belong to
you. They are not your family’s
or anyone else’s.
What is financial abuse?
Financial abuse is the illegal or
unauthorized use of someone
else’s money or property. It
includes pressuring someone for
money or property.
Other examples of financial abuse
are harder to put a name to. These
include pressuring, forcing or
tricking you into:
• Lending or giving money,
property or possessions
• Selling or moving from
your home
• Making or changing your
will or power of attorney
• Signing legal or financial
documents that you don’t
understand
• Working for little or no
money, including caring for
children or grandchildren
• Making a purchase you
don’t want or need.
Who are the abusers?
Abusers are usually people who
have connections to you. They
can include your spouse, son or
daughter, other relative, friend,
neighbour or caregiver. They use
their connection to take advantage
of you and force you to do what
they want.
If you think you are experiencing
financial abuse, ask for help.
Ask your bank credit union, your
local seniors’ center, or even your
doctor where you can go for
advice and help. Or contact your
local police.
Tips and safeguards.
For major decisions involving
your home or other property, get
your own legal advice before
signing documents
Keep a record of money you give
away and note whether it is a loan
or a gift.
Make an effort to keep in touch
with a variety of friends and
family so you don't become
isolated.
For more information, visit
www.seniors.gc.ca or visit your local Service Canada
office.
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What every Senior Canadian should know about financial abuse
Albert Einstein is famous for his belief in daily 20-minute naps . . . so take
yourself off to the conference room for an Einstein nap and come back
smarter. Or try a Salvador Dali nap by holding your keys in your hand above
a plate on the floor; when you fall asleep, the keys will drop onto the plate
and wake you up. (The modern alternative -- setting your cell phone's alarm
for half an hour -- lacks so much artistic flair in comparison.)A brief
afternoon nap typically leaves people feeling more energized than if they
had tried to muddle through without sleeping. Studies have shown that the
brain is more active in people who nap than in those who don't sleep during the day. Finally, naps are
often essential for people trying to work through illness, injury or chemotherapy, even if they get
adequate sleep at night.
NEIGHBOURS NEWSLETTER
The holidays are fast approaching. Stores are putting out their most popular items and television commercials are bombarding you with the newest must-have.
Holiday shopping tends to be a stressful experience, but it should be an enjoyable event. Here are tips from www.suite101.com to make Christmas shopping more stress-free.
Make a list
Just like Santa you should make a list which includes everyone that you think should receive a gift this year. It’s always a good idea to ask for your loved ones’ wish list. This ensures that you're getting people exactly what they want this Christmas.
Giving should be fun, but not everyone needs or expects a personal gift. And not everyone needs multiple or expensive gifts. Evaluate your list every year, and consider simply sending a thoughtful card or holiday note to casual acquaintances.
When you start your holiday shopping the most important step is to create a budget of how much you can afford. Even when you find an item you love, if it is out of your price range do not purchase it. Make a list of everything you would like to purchase and stick to it. Take your time to do price comparison and find the best prices.
Shop early
Start shopping early. Don’t wait for the last week before Christmas to buy your gifts. Many hot items such as video games, exclusive toys or types of clothing can quickly fly off the stores shelves. A good tip to remember is go shopping early during the day, avoid nights and weekends, especially closer to December 25th.
Shopping Online
Online shopping gives people the ability to pick up their favorite items without leaving their home. During the holiday season shoppers can take care of a great deal of their shopping errands in the comfort of their own house. This especially comes in handy when shopping crowds grow larger as December 25th draws closer. When shopping online be sure to allow for enough time for shipment and account for shipping fees for whatever you purchase.
This year, make holiday shopping a delightful experience, rather than a dreaded one. The holidays are all about giving after all.
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Holiday shopping
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The raging Grannies! Who are they?
They are older women, out in the streets promoting peace, justice, social and economic equality through song and humour.
The Raging Grannies provide a positive example of channelling rage and despair, and reveal older women’s playful energy. Fun, creativity and humour are often overlooked in protests and in social movement but the Grannies show the power of humour and imagination for effective education on public issues.
Grannies are best equipped to make public, corrupt things that have been hidden. The delights of grannying include; dressing like innocent little old ladies, writing songs from old favourites that skewer modern wrongs.
We are please to welcome one of the Grannies in Rouyn-Noranda, Mrs. Marguerite Bilodeau.
A Raging Granny is coming to Rouyn-Noranda!
Meet
Mrs Bilodeau
Listen to her
harp playing
November 28th, 2010
Gouverneur Hotel
2:00 pm
Presentation of a DVD,
Mrs. Bilodeau will sing and
play her harp!
place out of 179 cities in Canada that are the
best places to live. These numbers are also
supported by a study done by L’indice du
Bonheur, last April, where Rouyn-Noranda
placed seventh in the province as the
happiest place to live from 2006-2010.
In MoneySence’s analysis, Rouyn-Noranda
was depicted as a calm city where violence is
definitely unwelcome. Keeping these
numbers in mind, closer to home Rouyn-
Noranda ranks first in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.
The Chamber of Commerce of Rouyn-Noranda (CCIRN) is proud of the results obtained by the city.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) published its report on Can-ada’s most dynamic cities in entrepreneurship. In this study, the city of Rouyn-Noranda sits in the top 10 of the most dynamic cities at the pro-vincial level.
Therefore the CCIRN wishes to congratulate
the city of Rouyn-Noranda, among others, for a
healthy management. For more information on
the CCIRN, visit the following site:
www.ccirn.qc.ca
On the same note, the magazine MoneySence
confirms that Rouyn-Noranda sits at the 88
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Canada’s most dynamic cities!
Smoke Alarms: A sound you can live with
A nuisance alarm is when a smoke alarm accidently activates, generally due to cooking activities or
steam from the shower. Unfortunately, people often respond to nuisance alarm by removing the
battery from the alarm or shutting off the circuit breaker. This is a very bad idea! Not only is it
against the law in some provinces, it will leave your home and your family at serious risk if a fire
occurs.
The most common case of nuisance alarms is cooking. Therefore, the first step is to minimize the
problem at the source by keeping ovens and burners clean, and by turning down the time setting
on toasters. Using a range hood fan when cooking will also help to eliminate combustion particles
from the air.
Other solutions are to install smoke alarms with a pause feature. These alarms have a button
which, when pressed, silences the unit for several minutes. The alarm will then re-set itself
automatically.
Moving the smoke alarm to a different location will sometimes be the solution to frequent nuisance
alarms. If at all possible, avoid installing a smoke alarm in the cooking area. Another option is to
move the alarm from the ceiling to the wall. The alarm should be installed no less then 10 cm and
no more than 30 cm from the ceiling and should be located away from corners.
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Safety Digest - Edition 10/2010
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November 17th
Gouverneur
7:00 pm
Everyone Welcome
Our guest speakers:
Make your
Home
Safe & secure
Fire
Safety
Health &
Security
tips
NEIGHBOURS NEWSLETTER
Please Be Advised
Rouyn-Noranda’s Fire Safety Services Department will be commencing a campaign where
they will be taking a census of people in the Rouyn-Noranda area that are either living with
a disability or reduced mobility and that may have difficulties evacuating their home by their
own means in the event of an emergency situation. They will be sending information, as well
as the registration form, by mail to individuals that are known, therefore receiving services
within the Health Care System. All other individuals interested will be able to sign up for
this program by picking up a form in the different municipal service points. The information
collected remains strictly confidential and serves to help Emergency services, such as
firemen, provide the best possible support should you call upon them in an emergency.
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Rouyn-Noranda’s Fire Safety Services Department Census
The month of November is a busy month at school.
November 11th - Grades 4-6 and High School went to the Cenotaph for Remembrance Day
November 17th is Geordie production performing for elementary and High School
Elementary students have been preparing their public speech for the last few weeks, November 19th is the
finals for the Public Speaking
November 23rd is Parent interview night
November 25th and 26th the students have no school!
November 29th Raging Grannies performing for the elementary students
As you can see the students are hard at work before their Holiday break.
News from Noranda School
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A Day of Remembrance
Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. We honour those who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War (1939-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953), as well as those who have served since then. More than 1,500,000 Canadians have served our country in this way, and more than 100,000 have died. They gave their lives and their futures so that we may live in peace.
Why remember?Why remember?Why remember?Why remember?
We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of those one hundred thousand Canadian lives will be
meaningless. The meaning of their sacrifice rests with our collective national consciousness; our future is
their monument.— Heather Robertson, A Terrible Beauty, The Art of Canada at War. Toronto, Lorimer, 1977.
How do we remember?How do we remember?How do we remember?How do we remember?
On November 11, especially, but also throughout the year, we have the opportunity to remember the efforts of these special Canadians. In remembering, we pay homage to those who respond to their country's needs. On November 11, we pause for two minutes of silent tribute, and we attend commemorative ceremonies in memory of our war dead.
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Volunteering is the most fundamental act of citizenship and philanthropy in our society. It is
offering time, energy and skills of one's own free will. It is an extension of being a good neighbour,
transforming a collection of houses into a community, as people become involved in the
improvement of their surroundings and choose to help others.
People volunteer for a number of different reasons, ranging from a desire to learn new skills, have
fun or make a difference. Some are completely devoted to the cause, while others simply wish to do
their bit where they can.
At last year’s Gala de Reconnaissance, in Rouyn-Noranda, 129 organizations signed up for the event.
Which gives well over 400 volunteers being recognized at this special evening. The majority of
volunteers were 55+ followed by the 40 –55 years old.
Volunteering may be one of the most valuable experiences of your life. It's a double win: your
community or cause benefits from your work and you benefit from your experiences.
We believe it is now time for Neighbours to promote these feats by launching an Outstanding Patron
and Youth Award. From within our ranks we have people who have preformed compassionate and
arduous volunteer work; generously donating their skills and time for the English community.
As this is a new initiative, we are still in the planning and detailing stages. So if you are interested in
this project and would like to be on it’s committee, please call the office to let us know.
Celebrating volunteers - Neighbours Outstanding Patron Awards
NEIGHBOURS NEWSLETTER Page 9
December 31st 2010
At the Albert Hotel
(Best Western Centre-Ville)
Members: $5.00Members: $5.00Members: $5.00Members: $5.00
NonNonNonNon----members: price of meal (to be determined) members: price of meal (to be determined) members: price of meal (to be determined) members: price of meal (to be determined)
Tickets on sale November 25thTickets on sale November 25thTickets on sale November 25thTickets on sale November 25th
Join us in celebrating the coming of the Join us in celebrating the coming of the Join us in celebrating the coming of the Join us in celebrating the coming of the
New Year as the clock strikes midnight!!!New Year as the clock strikes midnight!!!New Year as the clock strikes midnight!!!New Year as the clock strikes midnight!!!
Product name
Trikes and Tough Trikes Toddler Tricycles
This recall involves Fisher-Price Trikes and Tough Trikes, which are tricycles intended for children 2 to 5 years of age.
• Hot Wheels Trike (model # 72633)
• Lil' Kawasaki Trike (model # 72642), Kawasaki Trike (model # 72792), and Kawasaki Tough Trike (model #B8775 and #N6021)
• Boys Tough Trike (model # 72643) and Girls Tough Trike (model # 72644)
• Barbie Free Spirit Trike (model # 72639), Barbie Tough Trike (model #B8776), and Barbie Tough Trike Princess Ride-On (model # M5727)
• Dora the Explorer Tough Trike (model # K6672), Diego Tough Trike (model # K6673 and #V4270)
• Thomas Tough Trike (model # T6209)
A child can strike, sit, or fall on the protruding ignition key, resulting in serious injury including genital bleeding.
Fisher-Price and the US CPSC have received 10 reports of incidents resulting in injury, where young girls fell on or against the key. Six of the incidents required medical attention.
Product Name
LED Outdoor Christmas Figures sold by Costco.
This recall involves the following LED outdoor Christmas figures sold by Costco:
• LED Lighted Horse (model number 910126)
• LED Lighted Buck (model number 910124)
• LED Lighted Feeding Doe (model number 910124)
• LED Lighted Sleigh (model number 910125)
• LED Lighted Lamp post (model number 910186)
The rectifier, which converts alternating current to direct current, on these LED-lighted outdoor figures may ignite, posing a risk of fire.
There have been two reports of fire involving the LED Lighted Horse.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled LED light figures and
return them to Costco for a full refund.
For more information, consumers may contact Costco Wholesale Customer Service at 1-800-463-3783, or by mail at:
Costco Whosale Canada Ltd.
415 West Hunt Club Road Ottawa, Ontario K2E 1C5
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Consumer Product recalls
Consumer product safety from Health Canada
The law in Quebec requires an employee
to be loyal towards his employer. This means that an employee must:
• be honest with his employer while he works for him
• use good judgment in his role as an employee
• put the interests of his employer
above his own
• Protect confidential information
The duty of loyalty is based on the idea that an employer should be able to trust
an employee both at work and outside the workplace.
An employee must respect his duty of loyalty regardless of the industry he
works in or position he has. However, if an employee has heavy responsibilities
within a company, such as a management position, his duty to be
loyal may be greater.
Here are some of the types of behaviour
that are considered disloyal to your employer:
• lying or being dishonest with your
employer
• stealing from your employer
• putting what is best for you before what is best for your employer
(also called “being in a conflict of interest”)
• misusing confidential information for your own benefit or to benefit
others
• intentionally damaging your
employer's reputation or harming his business
• spreading false information about
your employer
The consequences of not being loyal
can vary
For example, an employee might simply
receive a warning. He might also be sued and/or fired.
If you find yourself in this situation, it could be helpful to speak to a legal
professional.
For more information visit:
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Being loyal to your employer
NEIGHBOURS NEWSLETTER
Under the Highway Safety Code, all taxis and passenger vehicles registered in Québec must be equipped with tires specifically designed for winter driving from December 15 to March 15. This also applies to passenger vehicles for rent in Québec.
It is important to remember that in terms of road safety, winter tires have proven their worth. They ensure that the vehicle has better stability when braking, make it possible to stop in a shorter distance and help the driver to stay on course around bends.
Winter Tires
MISSION STATEMENT
Neighbours Regional Association of Rouyn-Noranda is a volunteer-based organiza-
tion who believe in a vital future for our community.
We serve the English-speaking population of the Rouyn Noranda area through facili-
tating information sharing, defending the right of access to service in English and
organizing social and cultural events.
We are committed to strengthening networks within the English and French speaking
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
To organize social and cultural events
To support community development initiatives
To encourage the development of leadership in the community
NEIGHBOURS REGIONAL ASSOCIAT ION OF ROUYN
-NORANDA
Up-Coming Events
Mailing address: PO Box 2277 Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
J9X 5A9 Location: 95 8th Street
Telephone: (819) 762-0882
Fax: (819) 762-0883
[email protected]@[email protected]@cablevision.qc.ca
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Remembrance DayRemembrance DayRemembrance DayRemembrance Day
December 7thDecember 7thDecember 7thDecember 7th
Board meetingBoard meetingBoard meetingBoard meeting
December 21stDecember 21stDecember 21stDecember 21st
First Day of WinterFirst Day of WinterFirst Day of WinterFirst Day of Winter
December 24thDecember 24thDecember 24thDecember 24th
Christmas EveChristmas EveChristmas EveChristmas Eve
December 25thDecember 25thDecember 25thDecember 25th
ChristmasChristmasChristmasChristmas
Special Days
November 17th
Home Safety Evening
November 28th
Raging Grannies
December 7th
Board Meeting
December 31st
New Year’s Eve Party
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