Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence

To: Council Members Chief Administrative Officer, J. Sisson

Copy: Chief Librarian, C. Rodney Director of Culture & Recreation, L. Broere Director of Development Services, K. Horrigan Director of Economic Development, C. Kelley Fire Chief, M. Medley Municipal Engineer, R. Walton Human Resources Assistant, S. Keast Treasurer, C. Wakefield

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From: Lori McDonald, Clerk

Date: March 28, 2012

CIRCULATION:

Item # Description SECTION “A” – STAFF INFORMATION MEMOS: Memo from B. Taylor, Chair and Members of The Bracebridge Library Board and C. Rodney, A1 Library CEO on behalf of the Library Facility Working Group, dated March 20, 2012, regarding Library Facility Working Group update. SECTION “B” – GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Robert Cheetham, Fraserburg resident, dated March 9, 2012, regarding ATVs on B1 town roads. Letter from Hazel McCallion, Mayor of the City of Mississauga, dated March 12, 2012, regarding B2 City of Mississauga telecommunication tower / antenna facilities interim protocol. Letter from Chris D. Lewis, Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police, dated March 13, B3 2012, regarding municipal policing obligations. Letter from Mark Neelin, Chief of Police of the Barrie Police Service, dated March 14, 2012, B4 th regarding the 14 Annual Gala Ball and Silent Auction. Letter from Harold Anderson, Wood Lake resident, dated March 15, 2012, regarding ATVs on B5 rural roads. Letter from Allison J. Stuart, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief, Emergency Management B6 Ontario - Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, dated March 15, 2012, regarding the completion of the mandatory emergency management program elements. Member communication from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March B7 21, 2012, regarding special report on Ornge Air Ambulance and Related Services: potential impacts for municipal land ambulance services. Communication from Ontario Good Roads Association, dated March 21, 2012 – The Weekly B8 Detour. Member communication from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March B9 22, 2012, regarding New Feed-in Tariff (FIT) Program rules changed.

Item # Description Letter from Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines, dated March 23, B10 2012, regarding the divestment of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission. Letter from Lynn Dollin, Chair of the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection B11 Committee, dated March 26, 2012, regarding formal consultation on draft proposed source protection plan and explanatory document deadline – May 25, 2012. Member communication from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March B12 27, 2012, regarding Ontario’s Provincial and Municipal Budgets Must be Sustainable. Member communication from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), dated March B13 27, 2012, regarding The 2012 Provincial Budget. B14 Communication from the Bracebridge Sportsplex, dated April - June 2012 – At The Plex.

MEMORANDUM Bracebridge Public Library C. Rodney, Chief Executive Officer

TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council

FROM: B. Taylor, Chair and Members of the Bracebridge Library Board C. Rodney, Library CEO on behalf of the Library Facility Working Group

DATE: March 20, 2012

SUBJECT: Library Facility Working Group Update

On April 5 2011, Council ratified motion 11-GC-103 regarding the formation of a Library Facility Working Group as follows:

1. That in response to the letter dated March 9, 2011, from the Library Board Chair and CEO, the concept of the creation of a Bracebridge Public Library Facility Working Group be endorsed, consisting of Bracebridge Public Library Board Members: Pam Dunlop, Arlie Freer, Brian Slocum, and, Councillor Lori-Lynn Giaschi-Pacini.

2. That Councillor, S. Clement be appointed as an additional member of Town Council to serve on the Bracebridge Public Library Facility Working Group.

3. That John Sisson, CAO, be appointed as a staff resource to the Bracebridge Public Library Facility Working Group.

4. That the Bracebridge Public Library Facility Working Group report back to General Committee with analysis and recommendations related to possible expansion of the current, or construction of a new Library for the Town of Bracebridge.

The first meeting of this group was held on April 19, 2011. The primary goal of the Group is to gather information, develop recommendations and ensure that General Committee and Council are able to make informed decisions regarding the library facility for the Town.

To date, the Library Facility Group has discussed many issues regarding the potential expansion of the Bracebridge Public Library.

The Library Facility Group has begun the process of:

• Preparing an assessment of current operations, collections, fees, service requirements, technology requirements, potential partnerships, etc.;

• Gathering input from Library users, community organizations, staff and other interested parties;

• Preparing an assessment of trends associated with library development in Ontario and Library utilization; and

• Preparing an initial financial assessment of projected costs, locational alternatives, development timelines, formal needs assessment, staffing projections and related considerations.

- 1 - MEMORANDUM Bracebridge Public Library C. Rodney, Chief Executive Officer

In addition to specific Facility Working Group meetings, site visits have been conducted to other libraries in Ontario as follows:

• Midland Public Library - Midland (June, 2011); • Collingwood Public Library - Collingwood (November, 2011); • Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library - Owen Sound (November, 2011); and • Shelburne Public Library - Shelburne (November, 2011).

These facilities represent a variety of library building types including new construction and additions to heritage buildings. Photographs were taken during the tours and are available to be viewed by interested parties. Future tours are planned for the new Orillia Public Library and Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library.

The Library Facility Group has begun preparation of a report to General Committee which will include a description of the Bracebridge Public Library today and in the future, as well as library trends, best practices and economic impact. Library staff and the Facility Group have examined the Southern Ontario Library Services Workform for Estimating Space Requirements and this will appear as an appendix.

The Library Facility Group will continue to meet in 2012 and will focus on gathering feedback via a user survey and focus groups which will include members of the community in various age categories, community groups and partnerships e.g. Nipissing University and Georgian College.

The Library Facility Group looks forward to presenting a full report to General Committee upon completion later in 2012.

We are sorry to report the reSignation of Library Board member Pam Dunlop from the Facility Group, but we are appreciative of all the hard work she has contributed thus far.

Please feel free to contact me at (705) 645-4171 should you require any further information.

Bracebridge Public Library

- 2 - AT'Vs' should'p,eallowedon town roads We use approxiip,atelyfive Al'Vs '(Weare) seniors(who) average in age is going to be enforced. We are hoping and two golf carts to travel' around, 60 to 70 years old. that the town sees the value in these Fraserburg· in the late fall and' early , This fall the Opp closed uS down. machines, and passes a bylaw allowing spring, checking on properties that ar.e ;Travelling on, the, town roads, we are us access to the roads. dosed up and unattended all winter. breaking the law. . Our community needs this service. We took it on our own to form this "\F()r,the past six years we had no prob Robert Cheetham group. Our nickname is "Look Out." lans, but for whatever reason this law Bracebridge

Dear Barb.

I enclosed a copy of the letter that I sent to the Newspaper Nov. 2011 after getting a warning to stay off the roads.

A ATV in our area lS mostly used as a working tool.

When my wife.Dianne trained in Fraserburg for the Boston Marathon in 2008 I used my ATV to drive behind her to warn her about on coming cars, guard her against a few nuisance dogs, carry extra water~. 6~!c-,' The ATV was the best choice for this job, running the shoulders to keep the traffic flowing, yelling at my wife CAR CAR. Try doing this with a car and four way f~~s going 4 or 5 hours. Fl..fo.5; Ii e I?..s We use our ATV for spring clean up,coffee cups etc. again the ATV is the best for this job.

This is the reason that I ask you for your help to bring this before Town Council.

Dianne finised the Boston Marathon in 2008, hard work and determination on her part she fulfilled her dream.

TOWNOF-SRACEBRIDGE\ DATE REC'O Yours truly 23\ Robert Cheetham Fraserburg. REC'O i--_-.-"...,...~~-~"""-="""""=.~~.-~=""""">".' ... w""""= I /<~

.11 II rz... 1 - /v tJ J,t . OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

March 12, 2012

Ms. Pat Vanini Executive Director Association of Municipalities of Ontario 200 University Avenue Suite 801 Toronto, Ontario M5H 3C6

Dear Ms. Vanini:

Re: City of Mississauga Telecommunication Tower/Antenna Facilities Interim Protocol

The Council of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga at its meeting on March 7, 2012, adopted the enclosed Resolution 00046-2012 with respect to the City of Mississauga's interim telecommunication tower/antenna facilities protocol.

I urge the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to work with the municipalities across the Province of Ontario and wireless service providers to request that Hydro One reconsider its moratorium on the location of telecommunication antennas on existing hydro infrastructures. In the interim I would ask that AMO officials meet with City of Mississauga staff to discuss the growing need to have Hydro One change its practice. To facilitate this meeting contact Timothy Lee, Planner, Planning and Building, (905) 615-3200, ext. 3205 or by email [email protected].

On behalf of the members of Council, I ask that serious consideration be given to the requests outlined in the enclosed Resolution.

I look forward to your favourable reply.

HA EL McCALLION, C.M., LL.D. MAYOR

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA 300 CITY CENTRE DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA, ON L58 3C1 TEL: 905-896-5555 FAX: 905-896-5879 [email protected] -2- cc: The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister of State (Agriculture) Mississauga MPs Mississauga MPPs Members of Council All Municipalities across the Province of Ontario Federation of Canadian Municipalities Matthew Milligan, Real Estate and Municipal Relations Advisor, Bell Mobility Inc. Tatyana Moro, Municipal Relations Specialist, Network Implementation, Rogers Wireless Karim Balbaa, Manager, Real Estate, Public Mobile Joseph Boutros, Network Deployment Projects & cost Control Manager, Wind Mobile Bill Reoch, Director, Real Estate, Mobilicity Joey Sayantharajah, Manager, Technology Strategy Property Management, Telus Ed Sajecki, Commissioner, Planning and Building

Ene. MISSISSAUGA

RESOLUTION 0046-2012 adopted by the Council of The Corporation of the City of Mississauga at its meeting on March 7, 2012

0046-2012 Moved by: Pat Saito Seconded by: Katie Mahoney

1. That the Report dated March 5,2012 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building entitled "City of Mississauga Telecommunication Tower/Antenna Facilities Protocol", be received for information.

2. That the revised "City of Mississauga Telecommunication Tower/Antenna Facilities Protocol" attached as Appendix 2 in the Report dated March 5, 2012, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building entitled "City of Mississauga Telecommunication Tower/Antenna Facilities Protocol", be adopted as an interim protocol.

3. That the Report dated March 5, 2012, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building entitled "City of Mississauga Telecommunication Tower/Antenna Facilities Protocol" and resolution of Council be circulated to all Mississauga wireless service providers, local Members of Parliament and Ratepayer Associations in Mississauga.

4. That a fee of $2,500.00 be approved for the processing and consultation required for Telecommunications Tower/Antenna Facilities Request Forms and that the necessary amendment to the City's Fees and Charges By-law be brought forward to Council for consideration.

5. That a fee of up to $4,000.00 plus 15% administration fee be approved for the purposes of retaining a consultant, when and if required, to assist with the review and conSUltation required for Telecommunication Tower/Antenna Facilities requests and that the necessary amendment to the City's fees and Charges By law be brought forward to Council for consideration.

6. That the Commissioner of Planning and Building report back on the effectiveness of the new process by December 31,2012.

Page 1 of2 7. That the City of Mississauga request that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) work with municipalities across the Province of Ontario and wireless service providers to request that Hydro One reconsider its moratorium on the location of telecommunication antennas on existing hydro infrastructure.

8. That the City of Mississauga staff meet with AMO officials as soon as possible in view of Mississauga's and other municipalities' growing need to have Hydro One change its practice; and that the local Members of Parliament and local Members of Provincial Parliament are asked to support this request by writing to AMO, the Province of Ontario and Hydro One.

9. That the City of Mississauga request that Industry Canada reconsider the exclusion criteria established in their document CPC-2-0-03, Section 6, to require proponents to consult with the Land Use Authority and the public for new telecommunication towers with a height of less than 15m (49.2ft.) above ground level.

Page 2 of2 Ontario Provincial Police o.P.P.• Police provinciale de I'Ontario ~ Chris D. Lewis Commissioner Le Commissaire File #: 614-00

March 13,2012

Mayors I Reeves OPP Policed Municipalities

Dear Mayor I Reeve:

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to deliver cost-effective and professional policing services to 322 municipalities within the Province of Ontario. Policing is a fundamental, locally delivered service that ensures a community's safety and harmony.

Whether delivered by the OPP on a Section 10 Police Services Act (PSA) contract or Section 5.1 PSA non-contract basis, or by a municipal police service, policing is an expensive service to provide. We recognize that municipalities are concerned about the rising cost of policing services and are pleased that our policing costs continue to compare very favourably with other police services in Ontario.

As you are aware, the OPP is mandated to deliver policing services on a cost recovery basis. Municipal policing costs invoiced back to municipalities account for about one-third of the OPP's overall budget. Due to the impOliance of the work conducted by the Contract Policing Section of the Business and Financial Services Bureau, an internal review was recently undeliaken of the Section's structure and responsibilities.

Through this review it was determined that a stand-alone Bureau would best suppOli the demands and challenges of our municipal policing obligations. As a result, it is my pleasure to advise that, effective March 19,2012, the Contract Policing Section will become the Municipal Policing Bureau. FUliher, Superintendent R.A. (Rick) Philbin has been selected to fill the position of Commander of this new Bureau. During his 24-year career with the OPP, Superintendent Philbin has held various positions, including his current role as Director of Corporate Communications and Executive Services and his previous position as Commander of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment. He is looking forward to accepting his new responsibilities and to working with you in matters of mutual interest.

As always, local operational matters should be discussed with your Detachment Commander. For any other municipal policing matters, please feel free to contact Superintendent Philbin at telephone number (705) 329-6200.

Ikaj 777 Memorial Avenue 777 avenue Memorial Orillia, Ontario Orillia, Ontario L3V 7V3 L3V7V3 Telephone: (705) 329-6199 Telephone (705) 329-6199 Facsimile: (705) 329-6195 Telecopieur (705) 329-6195 29 Sperling Drive Mark Nee li n BARRIE POLICE SERVICE Barrie, Ontar io L4M 6K9 Chief Of Poli ce

Bru ce E. Ca rl son Telephone (705) 725-7025 Deputy Chief committed to Fax: (705) 728-2396 e-mail: [email protected] e.on. ca our community Website: www.police. barri e.on. ca

March 14, 201 2

Mayor Graydon SMITH & Councillors T own of Bracebridge 1000 Taylor Court Bracebridge, ON P1 L 1 R6

Dear Mayor SMITH & Councillors:

The Barrie Police Service and the City of Barrie, in conjunction with Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka will be hosting the 14th Annual Gala Ball and Silent Auction on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Holiday Inn, Barrie, Ontario.

2012 marks the 25th Anniversary of Crime Stoppers in our area and we are pleased to co- host this event and to celebrate Crime Stoppers years of success.

Please "save the date", More information will be forwarded to you in the near future.

Sincerely,

~~ , MARK NEELIN Chief of Police Bracebridge-A TVs-2012-03-1S.doc Page 1 of 1

HAROLD ANDERSON 2261 BETHNAL GREEN RD., OAKVILLE, ON. CANADA, L6J 5J8 PHONE/FAX (905) 844-0632 e-mail: [email protected]

date: 2012-03-15 TOWN OF BRACEBRIDGE to: Town of Bracebridge 1000 Taylor Ct Rd., DATE Bracebridge, ON P1L1R1 2 2

Dear Mayor Smith and Bracebridge Town Council.

I view with great alarm and distaste the current considerations of the town to allow ATVs to use all rural Muskoka roads, and excluding the "downtown core".

I have a cottage on Wood Lake, (Fox Point Rd.). In the summer we have a problem with ATVs, motorcycles and mini bikes, running up and down our road, and I am very much opposed to it. My understanding is that at present this traffic is largely illegal. If it becomes legal, it will surely increase. My wife and I are adamantly opposed to any move that would increase this traffic.

A major and related issue to this is the fact that most of this ATV, motorcycle and mini bike traffic is breaking at least some of the following requirements:

Uninsured vehicle Unlicensed vehicle Under-age driver. Speed limits. Noise bylaws.

A lot of the traffic is the same incredibly noisy vehicles being driven back and forth over a few miles of local roads. The underage drivers seem to have no fear of going over blind hills or around blind corners at above the legal speed limit and far above the common sense safe speed. Apart from the annoyance factor, somebody is eventually going to get killed.

Encouraging the OPP. to set up traps on some of our busier roads on a busy weekend would do wonders to discourage this traffic. Unfortunately this is something that private citizens can not do well, as much of this traffic originates from a small number of cottages or homes in the area. Attempts by private citizens to do something about this traffic it results in bad neighbour relations and in some cases vandalism.

Yours truly,

Harold Anderson

1 Ministry of ComnllUlity Safety Ministel'e de la Secm·ite communautail'e and Correctional Services et des Set'vices correction nels Emergency Management Ontario Gesti on des situations d'urgence Ontario 77 Wellesley Street West 77, rue Wellesley Ouest Box 222 C.P. 222 Toronto ON M7A IN3 Toronto ON M7A IN3 Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Bureau du sous-ministre adjoint et chef

Telephone/Telephone (416) 314-3723 Facsimile/ Teiecopieur (416) 314-3758 E-mail [email protected]

March 15, 201 2

Mayo r Graydon Smith Town of Bracebridge 1000 Taylor Court Bracebridge, ON P1 L 1 R6

Dear Mayor Smith:

I am writing to congratulate your municipality for completing the mandatory emergency management program elements required under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) and Ontario Regulation 380/04 for 2011.

Your Council and staff are to be commended on this accomplishment, particularly during a year in which all levels of government have confronted significant challenges. am comforted that we share the same commitment to public safety. As a direct result of your efforts, the residents of your municipality are better prepared.

I wish you, your colleagues and your municipality the best for 2012.

Sincerely, ~'--~

Alli son J. Stuart Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief

c. Community Emergency Management Coordinator Sector Field Officer Deputy Chief Joy McLeod TO THE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION OF THE CLERK AND COUNCIL

March 21, 2012

Office of the Auditor General of Ontario Releases Special Report on Ornge Air Ambulance and Related Services: Potential Impacts for Municipal Land Ambulance Services

In 2005, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) announced that it was appointing a not for-profit corporation, Ornge, to become responsible for all air ambulance operations. In the 2010-2011 fiscal year, Ornge was responsible for the transport of more than 19,000 patients, medical teams and organs for transplant. More than 90% of these are "inter-facility" transfers of patients between health-care facilities. Ornge received $150 million in ministry funding in the 2010-2011 fiscal year.

With growing public and media concerns related to Ornge's finances, the Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care in December 2011 asked the Auditor General of Ontario to investigate the public dollars being spent at Ornge.

On March 21, 2012, the Auditor General released his report and made the following recommendations to the Ontario Legislature. His five recommendations are:

1. Ensure the amount paid for air ambulance and related services are reasonable. MOHL TC should consider renegotiating Ornge's performance agreement, determine if amounts paid to Ornge are reasonable and establish measureable performance indicators for air and land ambulance services.

2. MOHL TC should conduct a formal program evaluation that includes assessing current total demand for critical care land ambulance transports, the optimal number of land ambulances required by Ornge to operate, the capacity for municipal land ambulances to take on transport services, and explore whether there are other more cost effective services than the current model while ensuring safe patient transport.

3. Ornge should work more efficiently by choosing the most cost effective aircraft associated with flight distance, work with MOHL TC to link dispatch to land ambulance system run by MOHLTC and municipalities, review number of times a patient may need to be accompanied by hospital staff rather than Ornge paramedics, and report the number of cancelled and declined calls by the main reasons.

4. To ensure response times to be assessed against performance standards and reasonableness, Ornge should record all key times in call handling process with trends and variances investigated. MOHLTC should expand the service agreement performance requirements to include indicators on response times.

5. To ensure the safe provision of air ambulance services, MOHLTC should conduct unannounced service reviews of air ambulance service providers and its dispatch communications centre, and clarify which complaints, incidents and resulting investigations Ornge must forward to the Ministry. Ornge should track systematic issues and follow up and continue to review quality assessment evaluation measures to reflect good patient care.

As land ambulance services are cost-shared between the province and Ontario's municipalities and many of the above recommendations may have implications to those services and related dispatch, AMO will continue to represent the interests of its membership as these recommendations are implemented and will provide updates as available.

AMO Contact: Matthew Wilson, Senior Policy Advisor, email: [email protected]. (416) 971-9856 ext. 323

PLEASE NOTE AMO Breaking News will be broadcast to the member municipality's council, administrator and clerk. Recipients of the AMO broadcasts are free to redistribute the AMO broadcasts to other municipal staff as required. We have decided to not add other staff to these broadcast lists in order to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the management of our various broadcast lists.

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New Feed-in Tariff (FIT) Program Rules Changed

Today, the Honourable Chris Bentley, Minister of the Energy, announced the results of the review of the Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program. He said that the Province is committed to moving ahead with its clean energy program.

AMO believes that some of today's announced changes are a step in the right direction. The following synopsis provides an overview of the five strategic areas of recommendation that relate to the municipal sector along with analysis of how each addressed AMO's recommendations.

1. Clean Energy Generation

The review recommends maintaining the Long-Term Energy Plan's commitment to 10,700 MW of non hydro renewable energy generation by 2015, and adds that all procurement should be re-examined at the end of 2013 when the Province expects to meet this goal.

AMO is neither for nor against anyone particular type of generation as we believe a broad portfolio of supply options mitigates the risk of dependence on anyone fuel supply, but we are supportive of less GHG intense fuel sources. This portfolio should also be complimentary in terms of supplying base, intermediate and peak demands. We do maintain, however, that any potential hosts should have a say in the type of generation planned in their community. Any new generation should be the best available technology and should make use of all available energy types including thermal energy.

2. Streamline Processes and Create Jobs

The review recommends moving to a three-stream approval process whereby:

I. Exemption

• microFIT solar projects remain exempt from Renewable Energy Approval (REA) regulations.

II. Self-Screening

• Bio-energy and small scale solar projects will be eligible to use the Ministry of the Environment's Self-Screening Registry the Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR), which is currently limited to heating and standby power systems. This will reduce processing times from 18-24 months to 2-3 months.

III. Full Environmental Approvals including REA Regulations

• The REA process still applies to large-scale projects. The Province has committed to improving the form to take municipal feedback into more account and streamline approvals.

The Province is not expanding the list of projects that are exempt from the approvals process. Fast tracking more benign bioenergy and small-scale solar projects by allowing them to utilize EASR makes sense as does improving the service times of the REA-applicable projects.

3. Encourage Greater Community and Aboriginal Participation

The Province will reserve a minimum of 10% of the remaining FIT contract capacity for projects with significant (greater than 50% equity) community participation. The new program will also prioritize large and small FIT applications using a point-system (see table below) that will award additional points to projects that have significant local involvement. The Ministry will also ask the Community Power Fund manager how to improve take-up from community groups.

Local Community with 15% 3 minimum e uit Aboriginal with 15% minimum 3 equity Academic Sector and Long-term 2 Care Facilities with 15%

2 Project Readiness 2 Water or Bioener y projects

These changes will mean projects that have municipal or community groups as partners receive higher ratings and a better chance of moving forward than those that lack support. This should have the effect of gravitating green energy projects toward communities that support them.

AMO hopes these changes will also strengthen the municipal consultation process for green energy projects. We are disappointed to hear that the Province will not move forward on the promised Municipal Renewable Energy Program (MREP).

4. Improve Municipal Engagement

Solar ground-mount projects will be prohibited in residential and prime agricultural lands (Classes 1, 2, 3, organic, and mixed) and only allowed as a secondary use in commercial and industrial areas. New large FIT projects will require a contract launch meeting with the municipality to facilitate early discussion, share information and define expectations. The Province is also committing to improving the resources available and outreach made to the municipal and other sectors on how the approval process works and opportunities available as project developers.

AMO is pleased that ground-mount solar projects will no longer be allowed in residential and prime agricultural areas as this will address several unintended negative consequences to local land use planning present in Fit 1.0. AMO has long advocated early and consistent consultations with municipalities as a way to arrive at the best outcome for all parties. The Province is not requiring but rather encouraging developers to have a meeting before submitting an application. A contract launch meeting should result in commercial developers deploying engagement and partnership best practices that enhance community benefits. AMO is also encouraged that the Province is committing to dOing a better job communicating and educating municipalities, developers, investors, and the general public on the municipal consultation process and all other renewable energy approval processes.

5. Reduce Price to Reflect Lower Costs

Prices will now be set when a contract is offered as opposed to when an application was submitted. Prices for solar projects were decreased by 20% on average and 15% for wind. Prices for water, biogas, biomass, and landfill gas remain unchanged. Moving forward, FIT prices will be reviewed each November and take effect January 1 the following year.

AMO had asked that projects not be negatively affected retroactively and that proponents and hosts be provided with greater notice of program rules and pricing changes. Having a scheduled price review will lead to greater certainty for investors and others involved. While not adding Energy from Waste (EFW) facilities is a missed opportunity, we are glad that the tariffs for biogas, biomass, and landfill gas were not lowered as this would have prevented such beneficial projects from moving forward. We look forward to reading the new FIT program rules to determine if municipal water reservoirs and parking lots are now deemed as roof-top facilities for the purpose of developing solar PV microFit and FIT projects.

AMO's submission to the review is available at www.amo.on.ca under Energy.

Contact: Scott Vokey, Energy Services Coordinator, [email protected] or 416-971-9856 ext. 357

Ministry of Northern Development Ministere du Developpement du and Mines Nord et des Mines

99 Wellesley Street West 99, rue Wellesley ouest Room 5630, Whitney Block Bureau 5630. Edifice Whitney Toronto ON M7A 1W3 Toronto ON M7A 1W3 Tel: 416·327-0633 Tel.: 416-327-0633 Fax: 416-327·0665 Teltk : 416-327·0665

March 23, 2012

His Worship Mayor Graydon Smith Town of Bracebridge 1000 Taylor Court Bracebridge, ON P1 L 1R6

Dear Mayor Smith:

Subject: Divestment of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission .__ _

I am writing to inform you that today, I have announced that the government has made a decision to divest all business lines of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC).

Since 2003 our government has worked hard to help the ONTC become viable and sustainable. No other government in recent memory has demonstrated such a strong commitment to this agency. However, despite best efforts, the ONTC has faced very challenging economic circumstances over the past decade with declining revenues, increased operating costs and stagnant passenger ridership. Within the current fiscal environment, government subsidies have reached an unsustainable level. This is one of the most difficult decisions we have had to make as government.

The divestment process will take time, and more details will be forthcoming in the weeks and months ahead. In the interim, ONTC's operations will continue and there are no immediate impacts on the job status of ONTC staff and management.

The decision to divest the ONTC is about ensuring limited public resources are available for services that matter most to northerners, including health care, education and northern priorities like the NOHFC and the Northern Highways Program. We have a duty to move in a new direction and find a way to provide these services while ensuring responsible use of limited tax dollars. All of ONTC's operations will be tendered for sale. The government has committed to ensuring the continuation of the Polar Bear Express train service between Cochrane and Moosonee as well as motor coach services to communities currently served only by the ONTC.

As part of this process, the ONTC Board has been dissolved and replaced with a new Board. The new Board will continue to be chaired by Ted Hargreaves, and I am . delighted that we will benefit from his years of expertise and dedication as we move forward. The new ONTC Board will focus on:

• Developing a new model to provide support for essential transportation services.

III Cancelling the Northlander train service and replacing it with bus service. • Tendering all assets of the corporation to the private sector.

I appreciate that this announcement will impact many people in Northeastem Ontario. I want to assure all communities, ONTC employees and those Northerners who use ONTC services, that our government will be fair, open and transparent as we proceed with this transition.

I wish to also emphasize that this decision allows the government to align commercial opportunities with the private sector to implement new and efficient business models that best serve the diversifying economy of Northeastern Ontario over the long term. The infrastructure and services currently provided by the ONTC will continue to be in demand, particularly by a thriving mining sector.

This process is about moving forward and offering an opportunity for the private sector to provide services in a manner that can stimulate local economies in the north, create jobs and provide viable transportation options. The McGuinty government is taking action to ensure that Northeastern Ontario benefits from a sustainable, effective transportation system.

Should you have questions about this decision, please contact Chris Green, Senior Policy Advisor in my office, at 416-327- 6761 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Rick Bartolucci, MPP, Sudbury Minister DRINKING WATER N SOUReE PROTECTIO ACT FOR CLEAN WATER "- South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region

March 26, 2012

Lori McDonald Clerk Bracebridge (Town of) 1000 Taylor Court Bracebridge, ON P1L 1R6

Formal Consultation on Draft Proposed Source Protection Plan and Explanatory Document Deadline - May 25, 2012 Pursuant to O.Reg.287/07 of the Clean Water Act, 2006

Dear Lori McDonald

We are writing to advise that public consultation on the draft proposed source protection plan and explanatory document has now begun. This is also an opportunity for implementing bodies to provide comments. The deadline for written comments is May 25,2012 at 4:30pm.

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If you submitted comments during the pre-consultation period that ended on January 13, 2012, thank you for those comments. To see the committee's response, please refer to the explanatory document enclosed with this letter.

It is important for you to review these documents and provide us with your written comments before the deadline of May 25, 2012.

Much the same way we held workshops during our pre-consultation period, we will be hosting a series of four Open Houses for members of the public. You are also welcome to attend these Open Houses to hear what the public has to say about the policies.

Monday, April 16, 2012, 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Braoklea Golf & Country Club, 8567 Highway 93, Midland

Thursday, April 19, 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Holiday Inn Express, 100 Pony Drive, Newmarket

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120 Bayview Parkway ' Newmarket, ON • L3Y 4X1 Tel: 800-465 -0437 or 905-895-1281 • Fax: 905-853-5881 • www.ourwatershed.ca P (l C 12

Saturday, April 21, 2012, 11am to 2pm at Liberty North, 100 Caplan Avenue, Barrie

Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Best Western Mariposa Inn, 400 Memorial Avenue, Grillia

Please RSVP your attendance by calling Susan Jagminas, Communications Specialist, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, at least one week in advance of the Open House. Her contact information is provided at the end of this letter.

If you need assistance with providing comments by the deadline of May 25, we would be happy to offer our guidance. Should you require further information or have any questions, please also contact Susan Jagminas, Communications Specialist, at the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority at 1-800-465-0437 or 905-895-1281, ext 264.

Yours sincerely,

Lynn Dollin Chair, South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committee

120 Bayview Parkway. Newmarket, ON • L3Y 4X1 Tel: 800-465-0437 or 905-895-1281 • Fax: 905-853-5881 • www.ourwatershed.ca TO THE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION OF THE CLERK AND COUNCIL

Ontario's Provincial and Municipal Budgets Must be Sustainable

Toronto, Ontario, March 27,2012 - The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) appreciates the 2012 Ontario Budget's emphasis on addressing Provincial challenges in a way that respects municipal challenges, and the need to ensure that government services are affordable and sustainable over time.

"We knew this would be a tough budget," said AMO President Gary McNamara. "However, government spending must be sustainable over the long term to ensure that Ontario communities continue to benefit from effective policing and fire protection, health care services, education, social services and essential infrastructure. "

Importantly, the Ontario government remains committed to the uploading agreement it made in 2008. Through it, provincial social service and court security costs are being lifted from the municipal property tax base, so that this revenue can serve its intent, which is funding municipal programs and services.

Proposed changes to public pension plans would help to ensure that they are affordable, viable and realistic over the long term. Currently, all indications suggest that Ontario's public pension plans are in trouble. Our communities are counting on us to make sure that pension funds do not undermine our ability to deliver core government programs and services, and to invest in infrastructure.

The government has proposed to create legislation that would make interest arbitration "more transparent, accountable and efficient." This would appear to reflect concerns that have been raised by municipalities and echoed by the Drummond Commission.

The Province has indicated that the 10 Year Infrastructure Plan's allocation of $35 billion over three years for all public sector infrastructure will remain. We expect that this will help municipal governments, particularly with the most urgent needs. However, as the Premier indicated a month ago, the 2012 Budget does not capture the new funding for roads and bridges that he committed to at the 2011 AMO Conference.

About one third of the Drummond Commission's recommendations addressed programs or services that touch municipal government in some way. There is a strong desire among Ontario municipalities to work with the Ontario Government to identify prudent ways to reduce costs, improve service delivery and streamline roles and responsibilities. As we move forward, AMO will provide municipalities with ongoing analysis of the initiatives outlined in today's budget.

AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario and Canada's political system.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Pat Vanini, AMO Executive Director, 416-971-9856, ext. 316 or (416) 729-4394 Brian Lambie, AMO Media Contact, 416-729-5425

PLEASE NOTE AMO Media Advisorys will be broadcast to the member municipality's council, administrator and clerk. Recipients of the AMO broadcasts are free to redistribute the AMO broadcasts to other municipal staff as required. We have decided to not add other staff to these broadcast lists in order to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the management of our various broadcast lists.

The 2012 Provincial Budget

The 2012 Ontario Budget entitled, "Strong Action for Ontario" was delivered in the Legislature by the Honourable Dwight Duncan.

Of significance to municipalities and property taxpayers the Ontario government remains committed to the uploading agreement it made in 2008. Through it, provincial social service and court security costs are being lifted from the municipal property tax base. This has ensured that property tax dollars serve their purpose to fund municipal programs and services.

The budget contains some important changes for municipalities. Among them, proposed changes to public pension plans would help to ensure that they are affordable, viable and realistic over the long term. The government has proposed to create legislation that would make interest arbitration "more transparent, accountable and efficient." This would appear to reflect concerns that have been raised by municipalities and echoed by the Drummond Commission.

The Province has indicated that the 10 Year Infrastructure Pian's allocation of $35 billion over three years for all public sector infrastructure will remain. It is expected that this will help municipal governments, particularly those with the most urgent needs. However, as the Premier indicated a month ago, the 2012 Budget does not capture the new funding for roads and bridges that he committed to at the 2011 AMO Conference.

Many of the Drummond Commission's recommendations related to programs or services that touch upon municipal governments are contained in the budget.

Specific budget details are below:

Pensions

The government will reform the governance of public-sector defined benefit pension plans. Among other things, this includes the following:

where deficits exist, plans would be required to reduce future benefits before further increasing employer contributions; where employee contributions are currently less than employer contributions, increased employee contributions would also be available to address pension deficits; benefit reductions would involve future benefits only. Current retirees would not be affected; and where plan sponsors cannot agree on benefit reductions through negotiation, a new third- party dispute resolution process would be invoked.

Plans to reform pensions will also include the pooling of various plans to improve economies of scale and greater investment opportunities.

Interest Arbitration

The government is proposing legislation that will require arbitration decisions require written submissions by both parties, require written rationale by arbitrator when requested by a party, and where a decision is not delivered within one year, the Ontario Labour Relations Board would issue an award to both parties. In addition, the government will discuss, "with those employers with significant numbers of employees and a material impact on the Province's fiscal plan, and who have automatic access to arbitration, about additional tools they may need to live within their funding envelopes while protecting services." Collective Bargaining

The government will be moving towards greater centralization of bargaining in the Broader Public Sector. It is unclear what impact this will have for municipalities at this time.

Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund

The budget indicates that the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) will be phased down to $500 million by 2016. For 2013 and future years, this will represent a cut to the province's main transfer and equalization program for municipalities of approximately $25 million in each of the next four years. The government has also proposed reviewing the funding program, "within the program's identified envelope."

Infrastructure

The budget does not contain a dedicated municipal infrastructure fund for roads and bridges in this fiscal year as the Premier suggested at the ROMAlOGRA. Government infrastructure spending will total $35 billion from 2011-12 to 2014-15.

Provincial Offences Act

The government will be proposing measures to enhance the administration of justice and the collection of unpaid fines for municipalities. It is proposed this will include vehicle licence plate denial for those fines that remain unpaid and which relate to the operation of vehicles. This is consistent with a recent AMO's submission to the government on this issue. The Province will also pursue discussions with the federal government on the collection of unpaid fines against federal tax refunds.

Service Delivery

The government will work with municipalities to achieve great efficiency in the delivery of public services. The Drummond Report spoke extensively to this issue. AMO's pre-budget submission signaled the municipal sector's willingness to pursue this shared objective. However, the budget also states the government will, "explore opportunities to provide more value for each dollar, including looking at what services could be delivered more efficiently and effectively by another entity, such as another level of government, a not-for-profit or a private-sector organization." AMO has argued that any such changes must benefit both the provincial and municipal taxpayer.

Social Assistance

The government will be acting on a number of the upcoming recommendations put forth by the Social Assistance Review Commissioners, Francis Lankin and Munir Sheikh. In an effort to create a more streamlined and efficient system that will reduce barriers to employment, the government has indicated its intention to integrate Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program employment services with Employment Ontario. It appears the government will also seek a more efficient administration and service delivery structure.

Additionally, the Community Start Up and Maintenance Benefit and Home Repair Benefit, currently available and administrated through social assistance will be moved into the Long Term Affordable Housing Strategy.

The government will move to cap health and non-health related discretionary benefits at $10 per case. Currently, health-related discretionary benefits are not capped while non-health related discretionary benefits are capped at $8.75 per case. Because these benefits are cost shared with municipalities, this change will require a revised funding arrangement between the province and municipalities.

AMO supports the government's efforts to develop a system of supports that is integrated, streamlined and responsive to local issues and capacities. While details on the integration of employment services and social assistance funding into housing services are not immediately available or the funding change to discretionary benefits, AMO expects that the government will adhere to its commitment to ensure municipalities will not assume additional costs or risks as service and funding systems are transformed. Additionally, it will be essential that clients will continue to have access to services and the quality of services needed to move in to employment.

Health Care

In an effort to reduce hospital associated costs, the government will increase investments in home care and community services by approximately 4% annually over three years ($526 million per year). A new Seniors Strategy will expand home care services and aim to improve care coordination. Investments in chronic care services will aim to reduce pressures on long term care as will increased funding for long term care by 2.8% in 2012-2013. The government also intends to provide long term home care operators greater flexibility within the current funding structure.

AMO has encouraged the government to move forward with a more robust and community based strategy. Expanding home care services is an important and welcomed move as is the potential for less administrative burdens in long term care. Demographic changes will require a more responsive system but also a system that has adequate levels of services and access to long term care beds.

Gaming Revenue for Municipalities

The government will be engaging in a discussion with municipalities that host gaming facilities on future revenue sharing and fee model.

Business Education Tax

The budget will temporarily freeze the Business Education Tax reduction plan starting in 2013. The government has indicated it will resume these rate reductions once the budget is balanced in 2017-18.

Economic Development Agencies

As previously announced, the Ontario, Northern Ontario and Eastern Ontario Development Corporations will be dissolved as part of its agency reduction strategy.

Ministry of Natural Resources

The Ministry will operate with fewer field offices and streamlining the permit, licences, and approvals process. This will include amendments to the Endangered Species Act. The government will also streamline the joint review and public consultations on the Greenbelt Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Plan and the Niagara Escarpment Plan.

OPP Data Entry

"The government is hiring 100 civilian staff for data-entry functions" currently completed by the Ontario Provincial Police. This change will, "enable the equivalent of up to 250 OPP officers to better use their time for front-line policing."

Ontario Northland

As previously announced by the government, the services of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission will be delivered in different ways. For example, the Northlander passenger rail service will be terminated and the existing bus service will be serviced by existing bus operators.

Water Taking Charges and Hazardous Waste Fees

A two phase review of the rates charged industrial water users will take place this year. In addition, the hazardous waste fee will be reviewed for the first time since 2002. This fee is paid by large producers of hazardous waste. AMO will continue provide member municipalities will additional information and budget analysis in the coming days.

AMO Contact: Matthew Wilson, Senior Policy Advisor, email: (416) 971-9856 ext. 323

TOWN OF The results are in… BRACEBRIDGE Winter Ultimate Challenge winners are: CULTURE AND Team Time with 1,664 hours! RECREATION Way to go Team Inch with 1429 hours logged DEPARTMENT and 375.25 inches lost! Congratulations to all who participated and to our coaches, Sue Brown and Mary Kuipers. INCLUDED IN THIS EDITION: Spring has sprung and with all of the new SUMMER flowers popping up so are new programs ULTIMATE at the Bracebridge Sportsplex: Climb Up and Win a Week of CHALLANGE Camp!

Toying around (10—14 yrs) NEW SPRING During any open climb from April—June, each Saturday May 5 9:00 am - 3:00 pm PROGRAMS climber receives a ballot to win a FREE week of our fantastic summer camp, up to a value Crafty kids (3-5 yrs) of $118.00! SPRING FLEA Saturday April 21 or Saturday May 12 MARKET 10:00 am - 11:00 am

CUSTOMER Trick Skipping (7+ yrs) APPRECIATION Thursdays starting Apr 19 5:30 - 6:30 pm (8 week program) DAY

Oh Baby Stroller Boot camp MEETING Tuesdays starting April 17 5:45 - 6:45 pm ROOM RENTAL (10 weeks) SPACE Snuggalates THE VALUE OF Sundays starting April 22 10:00 - 10:45 am (10 weeks) A PERSONAL TRAINER Looking for a great cardiovascular workout while having fun with friends? Bracebridge Sportsplex Ultimate Frisbee League is for you. FACILITY Thursday evenings from 7:30—8:30 pm starting June 14, 2012.Come out to try the sport that is refereed by the players using a code of conduct CLOSURES: known as “the spirit of the game”. We need volunteer team captains for April 6 each of our four co-ed teams of 12-14 players. Please contact the Bracebridge Sportsplex Front desk if you are interested in being a team April 9 captain, 705-645-3037.

May 21 Town of Bracebridge Culture and Recreation Department 705-645-3037 www.bracebridge.ca PAGE 2

REGISTRATION DATES: Why register my child for a recreation program?

Spring and summer  Students who participate in daily physical activity achieve registration (with the higher levels in reading, language and math and have better exception of camp) - started cardiovascular fitness March 20, 2012  Regular physical activity during childhood and youth functions to impede the development of several adult diseases  Physical activity is essential for preventing children from be- Summer Camp Registration coming obese Starts May 29, 2012!  Children’s play has a significant impact on problem solving ability.

Don’t be disappointed, register early to ensure your spot. May 16 is National Lifejacket day! SUPERVISED PLAY AREA It won’t work if you don’t wear it! Wanting to workout and need someone to care for your little Using your lifejacket as a seat cushion, ones? Take advantage of out or stowing it away won’t help you if Supervised Play Area's NEW something goes wrong. Hours! Enter your Tuesday : name for a 9 am - 1:00 pm chance to win a 4:45 pm - 7:15 pm (NEW) personal floatation Wednesday : 10 am - 12:00 pm device (PFD) SUMMER ULTIMATE CHALLENGE 2012: Thursday : 9 am - 12:30 pm  Join us for the Ultimate Challenge and YOGA NEW explore health and fitness goals within the borders of the best country in the PASS world– CANADA YOUTH DANCES! Would you like to take advantage  Take a trip with your team to accumulate of our Yoga classes, but can’t kms and postcards; take on the special Bracebridge commit to a specific class each city challenges and get ready to race from Victoria, B.C to St. John’s, New- week? foundland. Sportsplex  The Challenge is free to join and a great Purchase a Yoga 10 - Pass, way to use your Bracebridge Sportsplex 6:30-10:00 pm which allows you to attend any 10 membership. Yoga classes or Yogafit classes.  With the purchase of any 10 or 25 pass April 20 or take advantage of the Pay as membership between June 23 and Au- you go fee of $12.75/class gust 31, 2012, receive over $20.00 in May 25 Bracebridge Sportplex coupons. Try out the different instructors,  Sign-up starts June 1st, 2012. styles and locations and get your  For more information ask to speak to bliss working for you. Fyonna or Trish

5th Annual Vertical Easter Egg Hunt - April 7, 2012 The Easter bunny has lots of eggs just waiting to be found all over the climbing wall. Ages 7 years and up. Join us from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Bracebridge Sportsplex Indoor Climbing Wall. AT THE PLEX Meeting Rooms PAGE 3

Did you know that there are meeting rooms available for rent at the Bracebridge Sportsplex and the Bracebridge Memorial Don’t miss these pool programs! Arena? Synchronized Swimming Why not take your next meeting somewhere different? Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm, starting April 19, 2012

 A variety of sized rooms at affordable prices Summer Levels 1-10  Catering available to be brought in Group Red Cross Swimming Lessons, starting  Friendly, courteous staff June 27, 2012  Clean, wheelchair accessible rooms Wednesday 4:30 or 5:00 pm  Plenty of FREE parking Swimming lessons for Homeschooled You can now get a sneak-peek online of town recreation Children. facilities that are available to rent. It’s a fast easy way to find Fit Swimming lessons into your academic day out what times are available to host a meeting, event or Thursdays starting at 3:15 pm, April 19, 2012 wedding or to find out what ice or pool time is available. www.bracebridge.ca

The value of a personal trainer

 A qualified personal trainer optimizes each exercise of your fitness program  A qualified personal trainer optimizes your time in every workout  A qualified personal trainer optimizes your energy with each Exercise

Take advantage of our qualified Personal trainers, an excellent way to develop new goals and obtain the extra support and motivation you need to be a better you. Weather you want to train on your own, or with a friend, personal training gives you the opportunity to Looking to further your Aquatic Training? make the most of your time. Your personal trainer will teach you how to safely and comforta- Check out these upcoming Aquatic Leadership Courses bly use all of the equipment available to you at the Bracebridge Sportsplex! Make a commitment Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course to yourself; get stronger, lose weight, develop May 11, 12 & 13 your core; and receive nutritional advice based on Canada’s Food Guide. Whatever your goal is Lifesaving Society Instructors your personal trainer will get you there. April 20, 21, & 22 Call today to set up an appointment that works for you. Examiner Standards Saturday June 2 1:30 - 5:30 pm Now Available!! Aquatic Personal Training: Advanced Instructors Our personal trainers will take your workout into Saturday June 2 9:00 am - 1:00 pm the pool so you can get the benefits of one on one support while enjoying the healing properties Visit the front desk to register now! of water.

Get the latest updates on programs, Town of Bracebridge, events and what’s happening in the @bbsportsplex world of healthy living right here in your Muskoka community. PAGE 4

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY! Wednesday April 4, 2012 As a member of the Bracebridge Sportsplex, you are an essential part of out thriving, social and vibrant facility. Join us Wed. April 4, for Customer Appreciation Day where we recognize your healthy contributions and provide some fun activities too!  Visit the baby animals in the lobby between 10:30 am - 12:00 pm  Earn free admission coupons to public swims  Create an Easter craft  Enjoy a healthy Snack after your workout  Free Handouts on recipes, activities and family fun  Try “Sparta-Crawl” Toddler boot camp, free after Parent and Tot Swim 11:00 - 11:15 am in the lobby

Families who play together, thrive together. Thank you for making us part of yours.

April Pools Days Is your child ready to spend April 25—27, 2012

a few hours at home alone? Join us for special guests, interactive displays, games and giveaways. Bid on the silent auction to raise funds for drowning prevention. Enter your name for a change to win a personal floatation device (PFD). Draw to be held May 17, 2012.

Annual Spring Flea Market Saturday April 28th

Calling all treasure seekers and At Home Alone Course bargain hunters!

Now’s your chance to buy, sell swap - anything April 28 or June 8 goes at a flea market! You’ll find wonderful, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm unique treasures and things you can’t find For children 10+ yrs of age cheaper anywhere else.

Please pre-register at the Tables still available - Fill out an application front desk and drop it off to our front desk.

Safe Kids Week Poison Safety Week - Out Of Sight and Locked Up Tight For all Canadians poising is the 4th leading cause of injury deaths and permanent disability. It is estimated that half of all poising exposures occur in children younger the 5 years old. Canadian children are at risk and most poisoning occur in the home. Fortunately poisonings are preventable with a few simple measures. Join us at the Bracebridge Sportsplex from May 28 to June 3rd for tips and information on keeping your child safe.

Did you know you Bracebridge Sportsplex membership includes the following?  2 FREE sessions of group swimming lessons for annual family or child memberships.  Free use of the climbing wall during open time slots  15% off general interest programs. Ask at the front desk for details!