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He says it was a Photo Credit: Jasmine Brough, Bruce Peninsula Press fairly painless experience for both him and Forty Hills Ranch Llama Trekking in Support of Local Foodbank his mother. He was told to wait 15 minutes after being immunized to ensure he did Photo: The Forty Hills Ranch owners Keith and Mary Fowler with llamas (L-R) Skittles and Jazzy and alpaca Mr. not have an allergic reaction. A day later Gibbs. From February 9th - 23rd Forty Hills Ranch is offering llama trekking with all proceeds going to the Lion’s he reported that he felt a slight soreness Head Food Bank. Turn to page 6 for the full story. Continued on next page The Meeting Place Joins Cross-Canada Network Biosphere’s New EV Chargers That Uses Healthy Food As A Tool For Social Change Support North Bruce Tourist Operators and Reduce Carbon Emissions Submitted by Caeli Mazara Electric vehicle sales are soaring The Bruce Peninsula Biosphere globally, even in the wake of a downturn Association is excited to announce a plan in sales of traditional vehicles. Here in funded by the M.H. Brigham Association Ontario, there are over 45,000 EVs on the to outfit the Northern Bruce Peninsula road. They are an appealing choice not with fifty Level Two electric vehicle only for their environmental benefit -- an (EV) chargers this spring. The program EV releases about 98% less CO2 than an will supply interested hotels, motels, internal combustion vehicle -- but also campgrounds, and bed and breakfasts for their operating cost. 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Continued on page 30 In This Issue: $1.50 (plus tax) • Climate Comment Jan 2021 – page 5 ISSN 1495-2696 • Bruce Peninsula OPP Report – page 10 • NBP Rotary Club News – page 14 Photo: Tobermory Meeting Place (TMP) Staff and Board members (L-R) Michelle • Lion’s Head & Tobermory Legion News – page 15 9 771495 269609 Watson, Noreen Steinacher, Terry Heffernan and Karla Trudgen are excited about TMP’s 2021 designation as a Good Food Organization and first pick Tobermory Press Hours - Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. up date for Good To Go Meal Kits. * PLEASE NOTE MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER OFFICE* Turn to page 6 for the full story. The deadline for our next issue (#3/21) is March 3, printing March 9/21. OVER 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS! McNair WE DELIVER! 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He stated that he appreciated be available in approximately 3 weeks. as New Chief Administrative Officer the flawless process and professionalism She says “We will continue to mask and of the Grey Bruce Health Unit. social distance until further direction from By John Francis A Public Notice from the Municipality Barbara Sterling, Administrator of Public Health.” of Arran-Elderslie dated January 28, 2021 reads: “CAO, Bill Jones is leaving Arran- Elderslie to become the CAO for South Bruce Peninsula. Mr Jones stated “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Arran-Elderslie. The staff, Council and ratepayers have been amazing to work with. I have been offered an incredible opportunity to work in the community where I have lived and raised a family for over 23 years.” Mr Jones also noted “With the changes to the Corporate structure recently approved by Council, coupled with the highly skilled staff that work for the Municipality, Arran- Elderslie is well equipped to address any current and future needs of its residents and business community.” BPP File Photo Although the Council of Arran- Photo: Former MNBP CAO Bill Jones Elderslie is saddened by Bill Jones moving in his office at Municipality of Northern on to a new opportunity, we are thankful for his leadership at Arran-Elderslie and wish Bruce Peninsula, January, 2020. him well. To keep all the exciting initiatives currently underway on track, Council before leaving in 2007 to take on the Public is moving quickly with the recruitment Works job at Saugeen Shores. A statement Photo Supplied by Grey Bruce Health Unit process for Mr Jones’ replacement. Mr from Mayor Janet Jackson says “He lives here so he knows our community and our Photographer Brooke Tomsett Jones will remain at Arran-Elderslie as the CAO until March 28, 2021.” slate of projects. He’s the perfect guy for Photo: Golden Dawn resident Nora Foster becomes the first person to be the job and he will hit the ground running. Council, staff and residents at South vaccinated for COVID-19 in Northern Bruce. Our staff is thrilled as they’ve missed him Bruce Peninsula (SBP) are delighted terribly since he left us many years ago.” to have Bill Jones returning to their community. Jones worked at SBP as Bill Jones served as CAO of Northern Public Works Manager for many years Bruce Peninsula from 2010 to 2020. MCARTHUR TREE REMOVAL Now�offering�mini�excavator�services. Clearing�of�building�sites�&�hydro�lines. Tree�stump�removal. 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Choice of Garden, Greek or Ceaser 2 Entrees Beef Tenderloin Medallions in a mushroom wine sauce Served with rice and vegetables 2 Dessert Wishing everyone a wonderful Family Day from our family to yours The Kritikos family Call 519-596-8282 to place your order Open Daily Friday - Tuesday 12 - 6pm Closed Wednesday and Thursday s rr TM The Bruce Peninsula Press #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 page 3 Lori Ann Shearer Retires After 20 Reporter’s Notebook: Cape Chin South Years as Lion’s Head Postmaster Residents Want Their Privacy Back By John Francis imagine the level of anxiety and frustration Municipality of Northern Bruce this crisis must have caused you in your Peninsula’s February 8, 2020 Meeting efforts to control the problems across the will begin with a delegation/petition from entire municipality. We deeply appreciate Barry and Sue Robinson of Cape Chin the efforts of members of council and South. They will ask — extremely politely officials in Bylaw, Public Works and if their supporting materials are any Fire Departments in dealing with these indication — that MNBP do something, problems.” (ANYTHING) to resolve the constant “Visitors to the public access at Cape inappropriate activity at the municipal Chin South began arriving in March of property at 60 Carter Road. 2020 at the start of the pandemic. In spite Their brief begins: “We cannot Continued on page 16 Improvements Suggested for Downtown Tobermory By John Francis Tobermory Chamber of Commerce is keenly aware of the need to improve the visitor and resident experience in Tobermory’s downtown. 2020’s overcrowding illustrated the need to find something more for Photo: After 35 years with Canada Post, the last 20 years as Postmaster at people to do. Tobermory Lion’s Head, Lori Ann Shearer’s last official day is February 12th. needs to find ways for more people to be occupied pleasantly. By Joanne Rodgers, Dealing with her staff was the easy part, Photo credit: Kent Wilkens Bruce Peninsula Press she says, they are all well trained and Photo: Crunchy needles cover ground under invasive Continued on Lori Ann Shearer’s last official day as performed their jobs admirably.