Ladies and Gentlemen
Its summertime…and the living is easy.
The Town winds down a bit over the summer so News from the Town will be taking a bit of a break. If any major developments occur, though I will do my best to keep you informed.
On Monday July 5th the Town will hold a closed meeting at 6:00 pm at the NSSRC. That same evening the YMCA invites the community to celebrate young entrepreneurs in our community with a reception starting at 7:30 at the Employment Resource Centre on King St. at Elizabeth.
On Wednesday July 7th at 7:00 pm a Public Meeting will hear your views on the arrangement the Town made with the site developer to preserve the Drummond Wall. Then at approximately 7:10 pm is the PAC meeting (Speak at Discretion of Chair). A couple of interesting items;
- Mr. Baggio, owner of the old Manly St. School property at 384 Hugel, is seeking a zoning amendment to build 14 condominium units
- Our Planning Department will tell us about their plan to reassess the Town’s Employment Lands, especially those that are zoned Industrial.
On Thursday the 8th of July, is the opening of the Midland Area Reading Council’s new book store at 756 Yonge St. at 4;00 pm.
And on Saturday July 10th, two items for your calendar:
- The Midland Library Garden Tour takes place in a garden near you
- A citizens action group, AWARE, is meeting to discuss the upcoming election at 10:00 am at the Legion in Penetanguishene
This fall, you will be asked to go to elect a new Council for Midland. Take the time this summer to visit your neighbours and talk about what is working well and what needs to change. Then on October 25th, please get out and vote.
Gord McKay
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Saturday June 26, 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen
What a week for the Town. From the devastation and upset wrought by the tornado, to the remarkable response from fire, police, ambulance and other services from across southern Ontario to a sigh of relief when we learned that there were no fatalities or serious injuries. While the memory of the event will linger, Midland is recovering quickly. I hope you are all safe.
Your Town gets back to work on Monday June 28th with a closed meeting at 6:30 pm and then the regular Council meeting at 7:00 pm at the NSSRC (Deputation Only). A lengthy meeting including:
- Presentation of the Senior of the Year Award to Vern Sweeting (posthumously)
- Four deputations including
o affordable housing by Sharon Lapham
o an update on GBGH by Paul Heinrich
- A “Public Meeting” on new fees for the NSSRC programs
- Resolutions to have a second “Treasure Day” on October 2nd and a Town-wide garage sale weekend on July 17 and 18 (no permits required)
- With the demolition of Regent School well underway, the Town will receive a section of land at the end of Hannah St. for parkland
- A tender to pave the final section of the Tiffin Trail
While it is not on our agenda, the County presented its 2010 Strategic Plan to County Council this past week. It shows a very significant growth in debt financing from some $67 million in 2010 to over $200 million by 2015. The County will also see its credit rating drop as its debt level becomes 70% of its operating revenues. We Midlanders own our share of the County debt. I will see if I can get some further information brought to the Council table.
Get ready for Canada Day on Thursday July 1st. All sorts of activities at Little Lake Park starting at 11am. Check out the poster at. http://www.midland.ca/Community-Services/north-simcoe/SpecialEvents/index.htm. And yes, the fireworks are in Midland this year.
Gord McKay
What a week for the Town. From the devastation and upset wrought by the tornado, to the remarkable response from fire, police, ambulance and other services from across southern Ontario to a sigh of relief when we learned that there were no fatalities or serious injuries. While the memory of the event will linger, Midland is recovering quickly. I hope you are all safe.
Your Town gets back to work on Monday June 28th with a closed meeting at 6:30 pm and then the regular Council meeting at 7:00 pm at the NSSRC (Deputation Only). A lengthy meeting including:
- Presentation of the Senior of the Year Award to Vern Sweeting (posthumously)
- Four deputations including
o affordable housing by Sharon Lapham
o an update on GBGH by Paul Heinrich
- A “Public Meeting” on new fees for the NSSRC programs
- Resolutions to have a second “Treasure Day” on October 2nd and a Town-wide garage sale weekend on July 17 and 18 (no permits required)
- With the demolition of Regent School well underway, the Town will receive a section of land at the end of Hannah St. for parkland
- A tender to pave the final section of the Tiffin Trail
While it is not on our agenda, the County presented its 2010 Strategic Plan to County Council this past week. It shows a very significant growth in debt financing from some $67 million in 2010 to over $200 million by 2015. The County will also see its credit rating drop as its debt level becomes 70% of its operating revenues. We Midlanders own our share of the County debt. I will see if I can get some further information brought to the Council table.
Get ready for Canada Day on Thursday July 1st. All sorts of activities at Little Lake Park starting at 11am. Check out the poster at. http://www.midland.ca/Community-Services/north-simcoe/SpecialEvents/index.htm. And yes, the fireworks are in Midland this year.
Gord McKay
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Saturday June 19, 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen
Spring is about wrapped up. Schools are ready to shut their doors. Tourists are again thinking of Georgian Bay. Get ready,
A quiet week in the Town.
- Library construction is now completed. Well worth a visit. The official ribbon cutting will take place in July.
- The two trial dog parks should be open this week. The one at Little lake is by the volley-ball courts, the other is at Tiffin Park. Your chance to take man’s best friend for a run.
- The skateboard park at Little Lake is slated to be refurbished this summer.
A few items for your calendar:
- The County has rescheduled its Waste Strategy meeting to Tuesday the 22nd at 1:30 pm at Midhurst
- Merchants, artists and those who just love a good time are setting out on mid-summer night’s cruise. June 22nd at 7:30. A fun evening of cruising and music on the Georgian Queen. Tickets still available.
- The Senior Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented at the NSSRC on Wednesday June 23rd at 1:00 pm
And lastly, the Town has followed up the Sundowner Road well issue with an extensive testing of area wells. Initial indications are that our water supply. both public and private. is in good shape. A report will be released by the Town shortly.
Gord McKay
Spring is about wrapped up. Schools are ready to shut their doors. Tourists are again thinking of Georgian Bay. Get ready,
A quiet week in the Town.
- Library construction is now completed. Well worth a visit. The official ribbon cutting will take place in July.
- The two trial dog parks should be open this week. The one at Little lake is by the volley-ball courts, the other is at Tiffin Park. Your chance to take man’s best friend for a run.
- The skateboard park at Little Lake is slated to be refurbished this summer.
A few items for your calendar:
- The County has rescheduled its Waste Strategy meeting to Tuesday the 22nd at 1:30 pm at Midhurst
- Merchants, artists and those who just love a good time are setting out on mid-summer night’s cruise. June 22nd at 7:30. A fun evening of cruising and music on the Georgian Queen. Tickets still available.
- The Senior Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented at the NSSRC on Wednesday June 23rd at 1:00 pm
And lastly, the Town has followed up the Sundowner Road well issue with an extensive testing of area wells. Initial indications are that our water supply. both public and private. is in good shape. A report will be released by the Town shortly.
Gord McKay
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Sunday June 6, 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen
Summer is just around the corner and the Town is looking as green and pretty as ever.
Tuesday June the 8th at 7:00 pm is the scheduled Heritage Committee meeting at the Midland Public Library. The meeting may be moved so if you are planning to attend, please call the Town office.
On Thursday June the 10th is a very important meeting for individuals who plan to run in the upcoming election. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will be at the NSSRC at 7:00 pm to describe the rules for nomination, campaign finances and candidate responsibilities. Your chance for an early look at who’s interested. All are welcome.
And Friday June 11th at 6:30 pm its Party on the Dock. This Rotary sponsored event has become a Midland “must attend”. Tickets available at HGR and Tripp’s Paint, as well as at the gate. Your chance to welcome in the summer season in style.
Gord McKay
Summer is just around the corner and the Town is looking as green and pretty as ever.
Tuesday June the 8th at 7:00 pm is the scheduled Heritage Committee meeting at the Midland Public Library. The meeting may be moved so if you are planning to attend, please call the Town office.
On Thursday June the 10th is a very important meeting for individuals who plan to run in the upcoming election. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will be at the NSSRC at 7:00 pm to describe the rules for nomination, campaign finances and candidate responsibilities. Your chance for an early look at who’s interested. All are welcome.
And Friday June 11th at 6:30 pm its Party on the Dock. This Rotary sponsored event has become a Midland “must attend”. Tickets available at HGR and Tripp’s Paint, as well as at the gate. Your chance to welcome in the summer season in style.
Gord McKay
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Sunday May 30, 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen
I was at the Farmer’s Market this morning and they were selling local radishes the size of eggs. With the summery weather we are having, everything is growing.
This week is Hunger Awareness week. Peter Thomas (Salvation Army) is inviting everyone to come out and see the reality faced by those in our community who live in poverty.
Visit the St. Vincent de Paul food bank - Tuesday June 1st at St. Margaret’s Church, 589 Hugel St.: 10 am -- 4 pm
Line-up for the “Hunger Awareness Buffet” on Wednesday June 2nd, 6:30 pm at Ste Marie. Your $35 cash only donation goes to help the Good Food Box.
Participate in the “Poverty Game” where you learn how to live in poverty. Thursday June 3rd at the Salvation Army Food Bank, Dominion Ave. Choice of times are 1 - 2:30 pm or 3 - 4:30pm
Planning Advisory Committee (Speak at Discretion of Chair) meets on Wednesday June 2nd at 7:00 pm in the Bill Thompson Room of the NSSRC (Many Town meetings have moved to the NSSRC because of construction). A straight forward agenda including:
Amendments to the Midland Bay Estates Site Plan due to the designation of the Drummond Wall
The Town is getting more involved in the potential OMB hearing to determine the fate of the County’s Official Plan – (The Plan should help decide our future population and employment targets)
The County will offer organics and recyclables collection to all schools in the County in September 2010. (Another step towards Zero Waste)
This year’s edition of Doors Open Huronia starts on Friday June 4th with a reception at the Huronia Museum starting at 7:00 pm. Then on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm please tour our historic homes. Tours of our historic downtown will start at the “Swan” sculptor on the waterfront.
On Saturday June 5th at 11 am there will be a special Trail Opening ceremony on the waterfront trail behind the Captain’s Cove development (see map attached).
And lastly, the Town is continuing its testing program to better understand the scope of pollutants found in the Sundowner Road well. The Town will be testing private wells within half a kilometer of the Sundowner site. Results should be available before mid-June.
Gord McKay
I was at the Farmer’s Market this morning and they were selling local radishes the size of eggs. With the summery weather we are having, everything is growing.
This week is Hunger Awareness week. Peter Thomas (Salvation Army) is inviting everyone to come out and see the reality faced by those in our community who live in poverty.
Visit the St. Vincent de Paul food bank - Tuesday June 1st at St. Margaret’s Church, 589 Hugel St.: 10 am -- 4 pm
Line-up for the “Hunger Awareness Buffet” on Wednesday June 2nd, 6:30 pm at Ste Marie. Your $35 cash only donation goes to help the Good Food Box.
Participate in the “Poverty Game” where you learn how to live in poverty. Thursday June 3rd at the Salvation Army Food Bank, Dominion Ave. Choice of times are 1 - 2:30 pm or 3 - 4:30pm
Planning Advisory Committee (Speak at Discretion of Chair) meets on Wednesday June 2nd at 7:00 pm in the Bill Thompson Room of the NSSRC (Many Town meetings have moved to the NSSRC because of construction). A straight forward agenda including:
Amendments to the Midland Bay Estates Site Plan due to the designation of the Drummond Wall
The Town is getting more involved in the potential OMB hearing to determine the fate of the County’s Official Plan – (The Plan should help decide our future population and employment targets)
The County will offer organics and recyclables collection to all schools in the County in September 2010. (Another step towards Zero Waste)
This year’s edition of Doors Open Huronia starts on Friday June 4th with a reception at the Huronia Museum starting at 7:00 pm. Then on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm please tour our historic homes. Tours of our historic downtown will start at the “Swan” sculptor on the waterfront.
On Saturday June 5th at 11 am there will be a special Trail Opening ceremony on the waterfront trail behind the Captain’s Cove development (see map attached).
And lastly, the Town is continuing its testing program to better understand the scope of pollutants found in the Sundowner Road well. The Town will be testing private wells within half a kilometer of the Sundowner site. Results should be available before mid-June.
Gord McKay
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Sunday May 23, 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen
What a beautiful Victoria Day weekend. Sunday morning started with a visit to our new Midland Farmers Market. Fabulous. If you want the fun of wandering around outdoor stalls and having a choice of everything from organic lamb to a moisturizer made with honey, it’s the place to be. Every Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Bay Street west of King.
County Council starts its work at 9:00 am on Tuesday May 25th with a vote to revoke the Certificate of Approval for the Site 41 landfill. This vote may put an end to the Site 41 landfill once and for all
The Town begins its work at 7:00 pm on Tuesday May 25th with a Council meeting at the Town (Deputation Only). A fairly short agenda including:
- A deputation from Peter Ridout addressing affordable housing in Midland
- A flurry of petitions:
o Over 200 people signed to stop new curbs from limiting access to the Arch restaurant property
o Over 15 people petitioned to stop the sidewalk work on Manly St.
o Some 160 people expressed concern about new taxi meters proposed in a draft Town by-law
It is good to see so many citizens engaged in issues affecting our Town.
- Further discussion on whether to invite the Ministry of the Environment to address Council on leachate coming from the North Simcoe Transfer Station property
- And lastly, the contentious Procedural By-law will be tabled for a vote. This by-law in part seeks to restrict how long and how often your Councillors can speak to an issue.
And on the social calendar:
- Erin Chappelle and the Huronia Foundation for the Arts are hosting a Meet the Artists drop-in on Thursday May 27th at 7:00 at the Karma Market, Main Street Penetanguishene
- Walker Electric proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary Open House at their shop at 169 Bay St. between 1:00 and 5:00 pm on Friday May 28th.
- The Kids Fishing Derby takes place at the Town Dock on Saturday May 29th starting at 9:00 am.
- Later that day, the Huronia Communities Foundation hosts its Philanthropic Awards dinner at 7:00 pm at NSSRC.
Gord McKay
What a beautiful Victoria Day weekend. Sunday morning started with a visit to our new Midland Farmers Market. Fabulous. If you want the fun of wandering around outdoor stalls and having a choice of everything from organic lamb to a moisturizer made with honey, it’s the place to be. Every Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Bay Street west of King.
County Council starts its work at 9:00 am on Tuesday May 25th with a vote to revoke the Certificate of Approval for the Site 41 landfill. This vote may put an end to the Site 41 landfill once and for all
The Town begins its work at 7:00 pm on Tuesday May 25th with a Council meeting at the Town (Deputation Only). A fairly short agenda including:
- A deputation from Peter Ridout addressing affordable housing in Midland
- A flurry of petitions:
o Over 200 people signed to stop new curbs from limiting access to the Arch restaurant property
o Over 15 people petitioned to stop the sidewalk work on Manly St.
o Some 160 people expressed concern about new taxi meters proposed in a draft Town by-law
It is good to see so many citizens engaged in issues affecting our Town.
- Further discussion on whether to invite the Ministry of the Environment to address Council on leachate coming from the North Simcoe Transfer Station property
- And lastly, the contentious Procedural By-law will be tabled for a vote. This by-law in part seeks to restrict how long and how often your Councillors can speak to an issue.
And on the social calendar:
- Erin Chappelle and the Huronia Foundation for the Arts are hosting a Meet the Artists drop-in on Thursday May 27th at 7:00 at the Karma Market, Main Street Penetanguishene
- Walker Electric proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary Open House at their shop at 169 Bay St. between 1:00 and 5:00 pm on Friday May 28th.
- The Kids Fishing Derby takes place at the Town Dock on Saturday May 29th starting at 9:00 am.
- Later that day, the Huronia Communities Foundation hosts its Philanthropic Awards dinner at 7:00 pm at NSSRC.
Gord McKay
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sunday May 16, 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen
Summer has returned and with it two of my favorite pastimes - mowing the lawn and digging dandelions. Well it beats shoveling snow.
A quiet week for the Town. If you drop by the Town offices you will see that they are making great progress on building the addition. Next month they will break into the existing Council chamber, so your Council will have to relocate to the NSSRC. Not sure whether we will still be on TV, so your summer may be quieter than usual.
Other groups are keeping the Town busy though:
On Monday the North Simcoe Communities Futures organization continues its work on Business Expansion and Retention with a meeting about local job skills and training
On Tuesday afternoon the Physician Recruitment organization thanks its volunteers with a reception at Ste. Marie
On Wednesday afternoon our Georgian College campus hosts an innovative event called “Thought Leadership”. Some 40 local business leaders will meet to discuss how Georgian can help invigorate the local economy.
On Thursday May 20th Community Living Huronia kicks off its Dreams to Reality campaign with a special exhibition at the Quest Gallery. Starting at 5:00 pm., it’s well worth visiting.
Many of you are have asked about the water test results at the Town’s Sundowner Road/Balm Beach Rd. location. Your best source of information is to call the Town at 526-4275. Water testing is continuing on private wells in the area. Those results are expected this week .I will let you know as soon as the Town releases any more information.
Gord McKay
Summer has returned and with it two of my favorite pastimes - mowing the lawn and digging dandelions. Well it beats shoveling snow.
A quiet week for the Town. If you drop by the Town offices you will see that they are making great progress on building the addition. Next month they will break into the existing Council chamber, so your Council will have to relocate to the NSSRC. Not sure whether we will still be on TV, so your summer may be quieter than usual.
Other groups are keeping the Town busy though:
On Monday the North Simcoe Communities Futures organization continues its work on Business Expansion and Retention with a meeting about local job skills and training
On Tuesday afternoon the Physician Recruitment organization thanks its volunteers with a reception at Ste. Marie
On Wednesday afternoon our Georgian College campus hosts an innovative event called “Thought Leadership”. Some 40 local business leaders will meet to discuss how Georgian can help invigorate the local economy.
On Thursday May 20th Community Living Huronia kicks off its Dreams to Reality campaign with a special exhibition at the Quest Gallery. Starting at 5:00 pm., it’s well worth visiting.
Many of you are have asked about the water test results at the Town’s Sundowner Road/Balm Beach Rd. location. Your best source of information is to call the Town at 526-4275. Water testing is continuing on private wells in the area. Those results are expected this week .I will let you know as soon as the Town releases any more information.
Gord McKay
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