Ladies
and Gentlemen
Our old friend winter has returned once more. I see a lot
more excitement around the snowmobile shops but am still waiting for the joy of
shoveling your driveway to kick-in.
One of the first stories to hit the local media this year
was the impending public release of the 108 recommendations of the Geyer &
Associates report on Georgian Bay General Hospital. While I have yet to see the
report the media has indicated that it recommends some big changes affecting
our hospital’s services and personnel. This slow release of the report has led
to a lot of speculation about the long-term prospects for our hospital and our healthcare.
GBGH faces significant challenges. It will take a concerted
effort to fix them. A successful outcome will require the coordinated efforts
of an energized GBGH Board, doctors, hospital staff and the public. The GBGH Board will be hosting a number of
public meetings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on:
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January 21st -
Midland NSSRC
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January 25th - Penetanguishene Memorial Community Centre
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January 26th - Wyebridge Community Centre
- January
27th - Victoria Harbour Oakwood Community Centre
Please get engaged. Our hospital is too important to your
future and your community’s to leave it to others.
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Monday January the 18th will feature a series
of meetings starting with the Citizens Healthcare Steering Committee at 5:00 pm
at GBGH. A main item on the agenda will be the recent GBGH operational review,
mentioned above.
The Town had planned on having its first meeting with the
OPP to discuss costing this evening. The
OPP indicated they needed a bit more time to prepare so the meeting has been
postponed to a future date – yet to be announced. That said, you are invited at
7:00 pm to a presentation by Grant Thornton about the considerations facing
municipalities for the future of their PUCs. The meeting will be followed by a
closed discussion of Council on a personal matter.
A relatively quiet week meeting-wise until Thursday the
21st. From 9:00 am to 11:00 am you are invited to the
MCC for a presentation by our own Dr. Sue Lyons of Health Works Chiropractic on
the topic of Workplace and Employee Health.
The event is sponsored by NSCFDC. Please register in advance by calling
526-1371 x 113 or e-mail lirvine@nscfdc.on.ca .
At 10:00 am you may wish to attend our Midland Seniors Council regular meeting
in the NSSRC Boardroom
At 7:00 pm is the GBGH Board presentation of the Geyer
and Associates operational review of our hospital. The meeting is at the NSSRC.
On Friday I am at the County for the first Affordable
Housing Advisory committee meeting of 2016. Then at 11:00 am is a meeting not
seen in some time. The Midland Bay Landing (Waterfront Project Steering) Committee
will meet at the Town. No big announcement expected – just an update on where
we are.
Weekend
Saturday
6:00 pm - Robbie
Burns supper at the Legion. Check with the Midland Legion for tickets
8:00 pm - Native son
Neil LeFaive returns to Le Caron for an evening of music
Sunday
8:00 pm - The real
Rabbie Burns party at the MCC, a lively evening of Celtic music
Council Issues Update
Midland Bay Landing
The first status
meeting in some time takes place this week. It features an update on the Official
Plan Amendment process, recently recommended to Council
OPP
The first meeting has
been delayed at the request of the OPP. It will be rescheduled.
Downtown Health Centre
The County Committee
of the Whole approved the official rezoning by the Town of a portion of
Edgehill Park. The matter moves on to the OMB for an expected spring hearing.
*****
Three items in closing. The
fourth edition of our Best Butter Tart festival is taking shape for June, If
you want to track its progress please link to the new blog page www.ilovebuttertarts.com or you
can like the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bestbuttertart .
Winterfest
is coming up the weekend of February 5 - 6. If you want to get into the spirit
check out the new Winterfest Snow Day rap video -
The winter Farmers Market at the
Museum is a true hidden gem in our community. A great selection of top quality
produce from local farmers, fresh artisanal breads and at prices below what you
find in the chain stores. No imports here. That’s every Sunday from 9:00 am to
1:00 pm at the Huronia Museum.
Gord
McKay
Your
Year for Getting Aboard – Midlands on the Move - 2016
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