This
past Saturday morning the Georgian Bay Leaders held their fourth public meeting
of the year on the low water level in Georgian Bay. Approximately 200 people
attended to hear an update on the state of the Bay and the status of the
Leader’s initiative. Attendees were informed that the water level continues to
hover near the low water extreme. And while the initiative has made some progress
through meetings with the provincial PC and NDP caucuses, the Premier has still
not made time for us on her agenda. The meeting with federal Minister Baird has
just been postponed due to his attendance at the funeral of past Prime Minister
Thatcher.
With
cottage season fast approaching many more people will soon see the evidence of
the water’s decline. Progress in getting action from senior government has not
been as fast as we had hoped. That said, your Leaders remain optimistic that we
will receive assistance from senior government this year to help our affected businesses
and residents.
*****
Georgian
Bay aside, it should be a fairly quiet week in the Town.
On
Wednesday April 17th the Police Service Board will meet at 4:00 pm
at the Town to advance their budget. Part of the meeting, including the budget discussion,
will be closed to the public. As you may recall, the Town passed most of its
2013 budget in January except for the police budget because it was still under
review by the Board. The Town would like to receive the budget by May so that
it can be factored into the final tax statements being prepared in June.
Friday
the 19th the Town gets a jump on celebrating National Volunteer Week
(April 21-27) with a volunteer appreciation breakfast for our GBGH hospital
volunteers. The Trillium Foundation will make a cheque presentation for
heritage at 11:00 am at MCC. Then at 1:00 pm the Huronia Incubator group will
gather at the Town to continue their efforts in bringing a business incubator to
our area. While many are unfamiliar with
the concept of a business incubator, it is an essential part of guiding young entrepreneurs
in growing new businesses - a major pillar in bringing jobs to our area.
And
lastly, this Sunday April 21st at 11:30 am, the Ontario Youth
Volunteer group is hosting a “Change the World” event at the County
Museum. You are invited to come and get involved
in the many activities being planned to make our entire world a better place. (More
like Midland)
Gord
McKay
Be
part of Midland’s Year of Getting Involved - 2013.
No comments:
Post a Comment