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SUMMER / 2019 ON NEWS YOUR ONTARIO NORTHLAND EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER Metrolinx Welcomed Back to Remanufacturing and Repair Centre On August 7th, it was announced that Ontario The first coach which is already on-site, will be Northland and Metrolinx would form a strategic used as a prototype to ramp up the refurbishment alliance to refurbish bi-level passenger coaches program which is expected to be in full-swing next again at Ontario Northland’s Remanufacturing and year. Ontario Northland’s skilled and experienced Repair Centre in North Bay. employees will be overhauling and modernizing this equipment over the next few years. “I am absolutely thrilled,” says Corina Moore, President and CEO of Ontario Northland. “We “Working with Ontario Northland and the have been working on securing this opportunity for communities of Northern Ontario is always a many years. Together, we have won this business positive experience for our two teams,” said Phil through advocacy, quality of work Verster, President and CEO of Metrolinx. “This and competitiveness.” vehicle refurbishment is an important part of the growth of our future rail capacity.” - 1 - FACTS: • Ontario Northland works with over 3000+ suppliers and has a significant economic impact in Northern Ontario. • Ontario Northland and Metrolinx have introduced new connections to Muskoka and Pearson Airport in the past year. • Ontario Northland’s Remanufacturing and Repair Centre employs over 200 people. • Transportation customers from across North America rely on Ontario Northland for remanufacturing, repair, paint and overhaul services for passenger and freight cars, locomotives, wheel and truck work. Phil Verster, CEO of Metrolinx, Corina Moore, CEO of Ontario Northland and Vic Fedeli, Nipissing - MPP Mini Heritage Train Gets Makeover Over the Winter, our paint shop gave the fully accessible mini- train a fresh new paint job. The accessible mini-train is sporting proud Ontario Northland colours and is a tribute to the Polar Bear Express passenger train. The new paint scheme was unveiled in June at the Heritage Railway & Carousel Company in North Bay. This is the second paint job that Ontario Northland produced for this customer, the first train was the green and gold Ontario Northland heritage colours. The company welcomed 57,000 riders last summer which the corporation says they’re hoping to beat this year. - 2 - Polar Bear Express to be featured on AMI-tv! Accessible Media Inc.’s (AMI) recently climbed aboard the Polar Bear Express to film a segment for an upcoming television show Postcards from Northern Ontario. The documentary follows Alex Smyth as he goes on a sensory and descriptive tour of Cochrane, Moosonee and Moose Factory aboard the iconic Polar Bear Express. “I had a great time riding on the Polar Bear Express between Cochrane and Moosonee,” Alex says. “I really enjoyed the experience and having the opportunity to speak with passengers and hear their stories made the trip even better. I urge anyone thinking of taking a ride on the Polar Bear Express to do it, as there is no better way to witness the majesty of Ontario’s northern wilderness… and if that doesn’t capture their attention, maybe the delicious pizza subs will!” Postcards from Northern Ontario debuts Friday, August 30, at 7 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv. AMI-tv is the world’s first television network to broadcast all programs with open format described video for individuals who are blind or partially sighted and is broadcast daily into more than eight million Canadian homes as part of the basic digital cable package with most service providers. AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through accessible media, reflection and portrayal. In addition to barrier free facilities, Ontario Northland has many features to enhance accessibility on its rail passenger coaches and motor coaches such as braille, audio and visual announcements, accessible washrooms, wheelchair lifts and wheelchair tie-down areas. We have also created new policies that enhance and take into consideration passenger needs including emotional support dogs, scented products to name a few. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Welcome New Employees Since May 2019, 21 employees have joined us. Be sure to introduce yourself and personally welcome them to Ontario Northland! Austin Anglehart Sylvain Gagne Andrew Miles Justin Rodrigue Extra Gang Labourer Extra Gang Labourer Motor Coach Operator Extra Gang Labourer Englehart Englehart North Bay Englehart Daniel Beaulne Nicholas Hamilton Andre Ouellette Steve Salkeld Motor Coach Operator Extra Gang Labourer Extra Gang Labourer Extra Gang Labourer North Bay Englehart Englehart Englehart Stephen Burrows Martin Kmiecik Jarvis Peever Janice Soule Extra Gang Labourer Motor Coach Operator Electrician Motor Coach Operator Englehart North Bay Cochrane North Bay Monique Crispin Doug Liznick Chad Ranger Anthony Tverdal Extra Gang Labourer Extra Gang Labourer Carman – Freight Extra Gang Labourer Englehart Englehart North Bay Englehart Charles Daniel Andrew Mackfall Gerard Richard Xavier Wesley Carman – Freight Motor Coach Operator Motor Coach Operator Spare Warehouseman North Bay North Bay North Bay Moosonee Diana Frankowski Housekeeper Cochrane - 3 - 1 2 3 1. Dwayne Charland celebrates 25 Years Years of Service. Pictured with of Service Herb St. George Thank you to the 2. Robert Morin celebrates 35 Years of 4 employees and pensioners Service. Pictured with Corina Moore who attended the Long Service Award events in 3. Richard Turgeon celebrates 35 Englehart, Cochrane and Years of Service. Pictured with North Bay. Corina Moore To everyone who was 4. Michael Emmel celebrates 25 unable to attend we Years of Service. Pictured with congratulate you for Corina Moore reaching your 25 and 35 year milestone and thank 5. Lee Widdifield celebrates 25 5 you for your service. Years of Service. Pictured with 6 Corina Moore 6. Neil Smith celebrates 25 Years of Service. Pictured with Dave Lallier myPolicies Coming - September 2019 Corporate Services will be introducing a new software called myPolicies, an easy-to-use web based policy management application that standardizes the administration of policies and procedures. This will replace the paper-based policy binder. Policies and policy groupings will still be available for printing, however, adopting new technology offers a paperless policy management process that reduces costs, improves efficiencies and allows staff to easily access the most current version of policies. More details coming this Fall! - 4 - Diesel Shop Getting an Exterior Makeover Originally constructed in 1952, and an extension added Improve Safety: in 1979, the North Bay Diesel Shop is due for an exterior • Structural repairs to the exterior of the building to makeover. Most of the bricks and mortar of the building stabilize the structure are in their original state and have degraded over the • New lighting for better visibility years with water damage to the bricks, glass blocks, • New stairs with safer and improved design windows and doors. Over the last two years, the roof • Install of bollards and guardrails has been replaced and now is the time to replace the envelope (exterior) of the building. Create an improved workspace for all employees: • Air conditioning, improved windows, internal The work is scheduled to begin in 2019 and last four renovation years. Here is a list of some of the benefits the renovation will produce: This project is another example of different departments and teams within Ontario Northland coming together to Extend the life of the building: find solutions using the most efficient resources available. • The work will extend the building life span up to Members of the team included facilities/engineering, 25 years procurement, project management, marketing and finance. Save in energy consumption: • Weathertight shell will eliminate/ reduce energy dissipation (heat, fresh air) • Replacement of all exterior lighting with new LED lighting will reduce energy costs Best Wishes in Your Retirement Pensioner Last Position Location Len Brassard Locomotive Engineer Englehart Daniel Ciesla Engine Attendant Cochrane Brian Irwin Locomotive Engineer North Bay Jimmy Morrison Track Maintainer Cochrane Gavin Ranney Conductor North Bay Glen Saumier Motor Coach Operator Sudbury Dean Veley Track Maintainer Moose River Darwin Willard Track Maintainer Temagami - 5 - Ping with motor coach operator Tanny’s and her family, Tanika, Gigi, Ping and Chao - Denis Lafleur as he picks-up/drops- missing is son Aiden. off passengers travelling between Matheson and Timmins. Agency Feature: Tanny’s Convenience – Matheson Ontario Northland has 57 agency locations throughout the Tanny’s also uses the Bus Parcel Express service to Province. For Matheson residents, the Ontario Northland ship flower arrangements to customers all over northern agency is Tanny’s Convenience Store, Gift and Flower Ontario. Shop. When you pull up to Tanny’s you are greeted warmly by Ping and her husband Chao, daughters Gigi “Ontario Northland employees have become part of us, and Tanika, son Aiden or one of their employees who is we look forward to seeing them every day,” continues considered part of the family. Ping. “There is so much for customers