Advocacy

Based on the ROA, 2020 (O. REG 57/21) amendment, Onyx will be serving members and those in the community who qualify under the new guidelines.   Includes persons with: Mental health conditions, temporary or permanent, of any kind (inc. depression, stress, anxiety) Physical impairments Musculoskeletal injuries (injuries that affect muscles, tendons, joints, ligaments, bones, nerves and …

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January 18, 2021 (Letter & Video Link) While checking in on clients and members to see how they are holding up we found that overall people are “ok” but still express they’re struggling one way or another. This would be financial stress, online school frustrations, loneliness and not having the ability to interact with others, …

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Small Business Task Force… It has been a busy week with zoom meetings, working on issues facing small businesses in our region. Thank you Dave Cassidy and Chris Lewis for coming together with business owners and elected officials in our area. Thank you Doug Ford for the call in; being a part of our discussion.

December 14, 2020. (Social Media Write Up & Video Link) It’s time we as citizens start holding some of the council members and board of health accountable. It seems that searching out answers to valid questions is a task some are not willing to do. I will first point out that the elected members of …

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December 10, 2020. To Essex council members, This letter is in response to the restrictions put in place for the Windsor and Essex County region. There are a number of issues that are gravely concerning to our community. Upon reopening, small businesses have and continue to prove they have the means to protect their environment …

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November 26, 2020. (Letter & Video Link) I am writing this letter as a small business owner, hoping my words are read with the intention in which they are written. I will be mentioning thoughts, concerns, and some frustrations not only from myself, but also from numerous business owners, clients, and individuals in the community …

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