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By Joanne Rodgers, Bruce Peninsula Press Nora Foster, a seventy-one year old resident at Golden Dawn Senior Citizen Home in Lion’s Head became the first person to be vaccinated for COVID-19 in Northern Bruce. On 15 January 2021, Grey Bruce Health Unit administered approximately 79 shots of the first dose of the Pfizer BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine to residents, staff and some essential caregivers. (See Media Release from Public Health Grey Bruce page 8). Bert Niehof, an essential caregiver received the vaccine along with his hundred year old mother. 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. Because EVs are with a free charger and up to $1,000 in simple (no muffler, catalytic converter, reimbursements for installation. A Level transmission, timing belt, or fuel injector) Two charger is one with an output of 240 the maintenance cost is far lower. No oil volts, allowing the vehicle to charge to full changes are needed, and when charged over about seven hours. 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! 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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. FirewooD for sale Call�Tony�•�Fully�Insured 519.596.2989 519.372.8O48

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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. pines on the south side of Little Tub Harbour. page 18 Postmaster for Lion’s Head is 12 February John Francis of the Bruce Peninsula 2021. She started as Postmaster on 5 Press remembers fondly his time dealing September 2000. with Shearer, saying “Dropping off On 29 January, to celebrate her newspapers at Lion’s Head Post Office upcoming retirement, Canada Post staff was the nicest 5 minutes of the day. A and colleagues treated her to flowers couple of times when I was way behind and balloons. She says it was a perfect schedule, she stayed late to take the send-off, however she had to wait for her papers so I wouldn’t have to come back birthday two days later to have her cake. in the morning.“ Starting at Canada Post in July 1985 Shearer says even if it is cliche, she as a part-time assistant, she has enjoyed is looking forward to spending time with the routine, all the job activities and her three grandchildren and doing her particularly enjoyed talking to customers. hobbies. The Bruce Peninsula Press #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 page 4 OPINION PUBLISHER’S Business Licensing — COLUMN Crucial Economic Development Tool or Boondoggle? By John Francis Is business licensing a crucial part your boat out and go away. “How did day called for 40 km/hr NE winds. Bruce Economic Development is a complex of our future or just one more pointless these businesses get to the front of the Anchor and Blue Heron had cancelled issue in Northern Bruce Peninsula. boondoggle regulation? Is it an answer in line on TripAdvisor?” I asked my media- all their sailings despite the extreme Everybody’s in favour of it, of course, but search of a question? savvy friend. “Probably Search Engine seaworthiness of their vessels. when it comes to defining it, well that’s a A social media savvy friend recently Optimization,” he answered. The small boat with its load of much tougher question. suggested I take a look at TripAdvisor’s These business models don’t do divers went out anyway and capsized Economic Development underpins a Tobermory pages. He wondered if our much for our economy, do they? Is there offshore from the Grotto, dumping all the lot of the discussions at MNBP Council. local tourism sector might need to up its anything we can or should do in response? divers’ gear into deep water. This wasn’t The proposed regulation of Short-Term game a bit. Or should we just improve our Search the tragedy it might have been — all the Accommodations is a case in point. What Depending on how you come at it — Engine Optimization and let things slide? passengers were wearing wetsuits so they just swam to shore. But that’s not the would define a “good” STA as opposed to and TripAdvisor is a labyrinth — you can Is this a real problem or an imaginary point — tragedy was averted by good luck a “bad” STA? One of the criteria would be: find a lot of things about Tobermory, many one? rather than good planning. how much income and employment does of them totally wrong. On July 22, 2018, a tiny dive charter it generate for people who live in MNBP? But one thing stood out — a page business launched its small vessel at the Transport Canada washed their hands of the incident. “Based on the Another concept has been mentioned entitled “things to do at Tobermory” began boat launch in Tobermory, picked up its with two businesses I had never heard of. SCUBA diving passengers and headed a few times recently at MNBP Council Continued on next page Meetings — Business Licensing. Is it One of them offers “Personalized Tours” of for the Grotto. The weather forecast that desirable (or even possible) for MNBP Flowerpot Island, including transportation to regulate who is allowed to conduct to and from Toronto. The second listing business in our community? offers “Boat Tours of Fathom Five National Marine Park”. A picture with the listing Letter: Thank You To The National Why would we care? The answer shows a tiny, inflatable boat. The business might be “Economic Development”. model would appear to be: drive to Do we want businesses in our Tobermory pulling your boat; launch the Park For Being Open This Winter community to have bricks-and-mortar boat at Tobermory boat launch, paying the premises that pay taxes? Do we want $12 launch fee; pick up your passengers It’s been such a pleasure this last We have an annual pass (you can businesses to hire local residents and at the boat launch; take them out for the month to walk and snowshoe on the trails purchase a day pass or some of you spend money in our community? day then drop off the passengers, pull at the Bruce Peninsula National Park, both may be grandfathered in). I encourage at the Winter Camping area and those residents to purchase an annual pass, radiating from Head of Trails. which makes it easy to access the many The roads and parking lots are special places throughout the year. Letter: Tourism Continues During Lockdown plowed, the pathways have been groomed Perhaps some time in the near future for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. we can advocate for a ‘resident’ pass; a Dear Editor. knowing that they’re arriving from a It’s so quiet and beautiful with lots of nod to those of us who live, work and During a recent visit into town for heavily infected area. I guess it must be little nature vignettes to observe, like owl contribute to our community and hope to supplies, I couldn’t help but notice tourists tempting to collect some extra cash during feather markings on snow and the getaway enjoy the benefits. the middle of winter when during a normal still walking around and actually shopping tracks of a squirrel or rabbit. Noreen Steinacher at our local grocer. year you may be sitting empty. If I’m wrong where are these visitors spending This past Thursday our government the night? I’m quite certain they’re not mandated a provincial lockdown! camping. “Essential travel only”. Yet, there seems Letter: Rethinking the Lion’s Head too many that continue to make our small Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for village a vacation destination during these making some extra money, but when it trying times. puts my family, our town and all of our Lighthouse Construction brave front line workers at needless risk, We’ve lived here for a few years a big line must be drawn. Too bad about now and I rarely have anything to the damage being complain about, let alone send a letter to I do realize some visitors are probably day trippers, but most definitely not all, caused to the Lion’s a newspaper, but this, I consider a serious Head Lighthouse by issue for all of us up here. by the sheer amount of supplies that are being purchased. the recent storms. My wife is a front line essential This will be a worker in Tobermory so this flagrant Also, I had heard a B&B in Owen continuing challenge breaking of the law has really hit home Sound was charged $5,000.00 earlier this to resolve. with me. week for ignoring this provincial directive, so maybe a good idea to begin canceling Perhaps I’m not sure who though is more some of those pending reservations. the local framers to blame. The visitors themselves or the and engineers cottage owners that rent them space I’m not sure what could be done at should rethink the this point, but I feel that if an OPP officer construction, similar stood in town on a Saturday the sheer to what exists on amount of $750 fines he would hand out many coastlines in would make it very worthwhile. Or dare I Britain (see photo Correction say it, follow them to where they’re staying attached). and fine the STA owners as well. 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Ph 1992 eail inotoberorypressco The Bruce Peninsula Press #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 page 5 Publisher’s Column Continued from previous page Do we want STAs that are operated Letter: Climate Action Committee strictly as investments, tenants in and vessel’s length, gross tonnage, function out on a daily basis with no supervision and operating environment, two different or control by the owner? certificates could apply to the operator of Statement Misleading the vessel: Do we want people driving van-loads I was pleased to learn (Joanne therefore warming and therefore climate or busloads of people up here, dropping Rodgers’ report in the January Press) that change. However, sufficient action by us · If there are six or less passengers on them off at our special places with packed board, the Marine Personnel Regulations the Local Climate Action Committee is to reduce the addition side of the equation lunches and then picking them up at the now an established fact. However, I must and increase the removal side could require the operator to hold a Pleasure Craft end of the day, leaving nothing behind question Chair Mike Campbell’s claim that even make it possible to return the CO2 Operator Card. except garbage and latrine sites? “.... there is no turning back the clock. The concentration back to its pre-industrial · If there are more than six passengers on Do we want people running carbon dioxide that is in the atmosphere level. board, the Marine Personnel Regulations unregulated commercial boat tours from require the operator to hold a Small Vessel now will always be there and ...... cannot With the will to do it, therefore, it is our boat launches? Can we fix this by be rolled back by any action we take.” Operator Proficiency training certificate.” charging (a whole lot) more than $12 to possible. Electric vehicles; solar panels “The department is in contact with launch a commercial boat? I believe that this is a seriously (what if they became mandatory for every misleading and pessimistic viewpoint new-build roof!), hydro, tidal and wind the vessel operator and is gathering Or can we simply refuse to licence because the concentration of carbon turbines etc. information on the circumstances of this the businesses unless they contribute to incident. Transport Canada will take our Economic Development? dioxide in the atmosphere is in fact a two Notice, I didn’t include nuclear ... appropriate action should any violations of way, dynamic one: certainly it is being the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 be found...” For my money, Business Licencing added in various ways, most recently and Locally, nationally and globally is going to be an important part of our overwhelmingly by human action, but it is though. Which gets us back to Business future; the sooner we get on it, the better. Licencing. also continuously being removed - think So go for it, Climate Action absorption by trees (otherwise why plant Committee: every bit helps and small more) and solution in water bodies to be contributions by many aware individuals removed as carbonate minerals (example can contribute more than one major, More Questions Than Answers? limestone)... government declaration. The trouble today is that the additions In hope, outweighing the removals, create a Tony Barton, condition of increasing concentration and Important Facts on Vaccines Sky Lake, SBP Submitted by Dr George Harpur and there are at least five already in fairly Like pretty much everything else widespread use. The technologies used around Covid-19 there are way more in these vaccines are quite variable and Climate Comment for January 2021 questions than answers when it comes to whether there will be distinct advantages the subject of vaccines. That said, there to one particular vaccine over another, are, several important facts we do know. particularly with regard to their activity against emerging strains and/or the ease Another Warm January with which they can be adjusted to modify When will it be available? their coverage, are things that are being Submitted by Bill Caulfeild-Browne Tobermory continues to lead a First the vaccine will be available up closely monitored but will not be known for Where are the minus twenties we charmed life for snowfall. Despite here through the clinic in the same fashion some time. One thing is certain, the speed used to get? In the early days of my several predictions of doom, the major that the annual flu clinic process follows, with which we can react and respond to weather station we could count on days off-lake storms have struck areas south with plenty of notice, widely publicised. this, and future threats, has been greatly -20C or colder in each of January, of us. Precipitation was just 22 mm When, is obviously at the mercy of supply, accelerated by the experience gained in February and March. Since then we’ve in terms of water. The normal is 55 and while no one can give a firm date until the past 12 months and is continuing to generally had only one month each year mm. The driest we’ve had was in 2011 the manufacturers and agencies in control accelerate. getting that cold - and in several years it (10 mm) and the wettest in 2013 (148 sort out their problems, it is most likely to Unfortunately progress in this field never got that frigid at all. 2020 was one mm). Winds were a bit light for winter be available for all who have the wisdom to will not be hastened by the great wastage of those years and so far 2021 is following with an average of 11.3 kms/hr and a apply for it before the end of July. Blaming of warm air and printer’s ink being suit. Our mean for the last month was 3.7C maximum gust of 52 kms/hr. Government for delays won’t produce the engaged in by political bodies of all stripes above the long-term record. Sunshine was abundant - product faster and wastes time and energy the world over. Some things just take probably the sunniest January I best put to other uses. The first three weeks were careful persistent attention to detail and unseasonably warm with the mercury have recorded. We had ten days of patience to do safely. hovering between -6.6C and +3.2C. On the full sunshine and only five with none Which vaccine would be best? 4th and 5th it didn’t get below freezing. at all. This is counter-intuitive - one Assuming you have checked that you So what to do? By the 21st the mean temperature was a usually associates sunny days with are not allergic to any of the components, whopping 6.6C above normal but reversion cold northern high pressure areas but Well remember the rocking chair. the best one is the one you are offered to the mean started with a -9.2 on the 22nd it just wasn’t that cold! Worry, no matter how hard you work at soonest. Comparisons of all the vaccines and a -12.6 recording on the 23rd. The it will get you nowhere. Just wait for the Thank you Mother Nature - let’s that have been approved to date shows coldest we got was just -13.7C on the 28th. vaccine and when the chance comes, repeat in February. that all have similar effectiveness in the take it. While you’re waiting adhere to the trials. All have caused the same miniscule current practices, they’re tried and true. If number of significant reactions as a you doubt the value of distancing, wearing SMALL HOME BUILDING percentage of doses given, and all give rise Construction a mask, quarantine and hunkering down to a variety of minor side effects such as & Renovation CUSTOM ADDITIONS close to home, just compare the figures sore arms and headache that are really for countries like Taiwan & New Zealand just an indication that they are evoking DECKS, GARAGES with the rest of the world. the desired response. QUALITY WORKMANSHIP Speaking of vaccines and the disease OUT BUILDINGS The most concerning side effect to and disability they can prevent, the clinic ICENSED NSURED ARPENTERS any of the vaccines is the assumption that, L & I C SIDING, RENOVATIONS still has flu vaccine available. Have you “I’m immune, I don’t need a mask, hand had yours? Get it now – you need at least washing or distancing any more”. 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This is one of the reasons why Please email your resume to: Chocolates it is important for everyone to continue social distancing and wearing masks [email protected] Cards in appropriate circumstances, whether vaccinated or not, so as to avoid catching th and spreading the infection in the event Closed February 15 for Family Day you develop a mild symptomless case. None of us wants to go about spreading Open Monday to Saturday 8am-6pm Closed Sundays this virus, unaware of the hazard we pose. At the present time there are in MASKS ARE MANDATORY excess of 80 different vaccines undergoing development in trials around the world LITTLE TUB HARBOUR TOBERMORY 519-596-2380 page 6 #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 The Bruce Peninsula Press Trek With Llamas at Forty Hills Ranch in Support of Lion’s Head Foodbank

By Jasmine Brough, 2020 that the llamas arrived. Since then, Those under 12 years of age are allowed on the support from the community Bruce Peninsula Press Mary and Keith have been busy training to hike, but the llama must be led by an during the pandemic. “I have been Have you ever wished you could go their llamas for trekking on their 11 kms adult. This is available for a discounted overwhelmed by the financial support of on a hike with a llama? of hiking trails. rate of $20. The Lion’s Head & District Food Bank over the past year. Our community is Well, now is your chance! The Forty Hills Ranch has Trails are well kept and the hikes established pandemic safety protocols are guided by Mary and Keith to ensure always very supportive of identified From February 9th - 23rd The in order to keep everyone safe. They ask hikers know their way and have no needs but 2020 was a year of extreme Forty Hills Ranch will be offering llama that interested parties are in the same problems with their llama. If community generosity!” Darlene expressed how trekking, with all proceeds going to the family bubble. Groups with a minimum members aren’t interested in hiking but appreciative they are of small businesses Lion’s Head Food Bank. of two and maximum of four people can would still like to visit the llamas and like the Forty Hills Ranch, finding creative Mary and Keith Fowler own and each walk with their own llama. This alpacas and donate to the food bank, ways to raise money for the Food Bank. operate The Forty Hills Ranch, with makes it easy to socially distance as the that is also available for a discounted Llama trekking in support of the their 5 llamas and 3 alpacas. Their llamas are about 6 feet long. rate. “We’d like to offer people from the Lion’s Head Food Bank will run February love of llamas began when they first Masks will be required while the community a chance to come out and 9 - 23 inclusive. After February 23rd the went trekking themselves. The llamas’ llamas are being prepped and handed off experience this and give back to the Ranch will revert to regular operations. gentle attitude, sweet disposition and to their hiker. Participants can choose community by donating to the Food Check out The Forty Hills Ranch on athleticism won their hearts. In 2017 they a one hour trek for $70 or a two hour Bank,” says Mary. their facebook page for more information began their dream by starting to build trek for $100. Children must be over the Darlene Myles, volunteer coordinator and to book your hiking time. the Forty Hills Ranch. It wasn’t until July age of 12 to trek with their own llama. of the Lion’s Head Food Bank, remarked [email protected] The Meeting Place Joins Cross-Canada Network That Uses Healthy Food As A Tool For Social Change

Submitted by Michelle total to more than 300 across Canada food programs that support dignity and partners have worked flat-out trying Watson, and beyond. health for people living on low incomes. to meet the basic need for food in their Food Security Facilitator, Good Food Organizations are CFCC provides resources to support communities. We hope to soon get back The Meeting Place Tobermory diverse — they include health centres, this development, such as training, to the heart of our work — bringing manuals, grants, and knowledge sharing people together to grow, cook, share, and Tobermory, ON February 3, 2021 – food banks, community gardening opportunities. advocate for good food. The Meeting Place is thrilled to announce organizations, and children’s food skills At the same time, it has joined Community Food Centres and nutrition programs. Organizations When an organization When an Canada’s Good Food Organizations (GFO) join the network based on a set of shared joins the GFO network, they the pandemic has brought network. It is one of 147 organizations “good food principles,” which speak to add their voice to a broad organization a new sense of urgency joining the network in 2021, bringing the their commitment to develop grassroots national movement fighting joins the GFO for us to work together to for action on poverty — the network, they truly address poverty. This underlying root cause of food add their voice to requires policies that ensure insecurity. This means more a broad national all Canadians have enough organizations calling for movement income to meet their basic Cape Chin Bed & Breakfast / progressive income policies fighting for needs.” and social programs that action on poverty Micro-Farm Builds Skating Rink ensure people can live with — the underlying About Community dignity, health, and choice. root cause of The Meeting Place offers food insecurity. Food Centres community programs that bring people together around Canada food; to share knowledge, skills, recipes, The Good Food Organizations and to deepen the understanding of how program is offered by Community Food income inequality affects us all, not just Centres Canada (CFCC). Since 2012, those who are experiencing poverty or low Community Food Centres Canada has income living conditions. We believe in been working with partners to build food as a tool for social change and as a and support vibrant places in low- measure of community well-being. income communities that build health, During the pandemic, the network belonging, and social justice through the has focused on supporting communities power of food. to access healthy food and connect with Find out more at www.cfccanada.ca. each other safely. Kathryn Scharf, Chief For more information on The Meeting Programs Officer at Community Food Place Tobermory and the Good to Go Centres Canada, explains: program visit tobermorymeetingplace. “For the better part of a year, our com

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Valentine’s Day Has Arrived at the Great Canadian Dollar Store! We Have Valentine ♥ Greeting Cards ♥ Gift Bags Photo: The 25 x 50 ft rink in Cape Chin is being made available to Bruce Peninsula locals. Call ahead to reserve your spot. The entrance to the rink ♥ Licenced Valentines for the Kids (shown here) is between the picnic tables. ♥ Decorations ♥ Candy By Marianne Wood Some hockey pucks, skates for young Teresa, Craig and Ally from Cape kids on boots, and other limited skates are ♥ Craft Supplies ♥ Mugs Chin Bed and Breakfast and Micro-Farm available upon request. You may need to are opening up their 25’ x 50’ skating rink shovel off the rink. to the Bruce Peninsula community. To reserve your spot call 519- Families or social groups (in their 795-7200 or send a message to bubbles) following Covid guidelines and [email protected] with your from the Bruce Peninsula are welcome. name, contact info and how many people The rink is “use at your own risk” and will will be skating. DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE FOLLOW OUR PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES be open from 9am until 9pm. People must Donations are appreciated but not TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE. LIMIT OF PEOPLE, FOLLOW THE ARROWS, call or email in advance to reserve their 1 necessary. KEEP 2 METRE DISTANCE & MASKS REQUIRED to 1 1/2 hour time slot. For more information on Cape Chin No pets, smoking, or glass items, and B&B and Cape Chin Micro-Farm visit: participants must ensure they take their www.capechinbb.ca 564 Berford St., Wiarton garbage with them. 519-534-1390 www.capechinmicrofarm.com Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm | Closed Sunday The Bruce Peninsula Press #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 page 7 BPHS Foundation Hooked on Health Lottery SOLD OUT!

Media Release for a fleet of defibrillators and transport community’s efforts to fund essential the overwhelming response from the January 21, 2020 – Bruce Peninsula monitors for both Peninsula hospitals. medical equipment for the Wiarton Hospital. community that has led to the Hooked on Health Services Foundation Board and This will ensure that our healthcare We rely on fundraising to keep these tools Health Lottery being sold out this year! Staff are thrilled to announce that their professionals are equipped with modern up-to-date and we are thankful for the THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!” annual Hooked on Health Lottery has medical equipment to best help patients tremendous community support reflected BPHSF would like to applaud the sold out! Hooked on Health is an annual experiencing a cardiac emergency.” by this year’s successful Hooked on Health efforts of so many of our community winter lottery which raises funds for new Very uniquely, all of the cash prizing lottery.” members who support their hospital by or replacement medical equipment for the is provided by the South Bruce Peninsula Dr. VanderStelt of the Peninsula participating in fundraising events like Wiarton & Lion’s Head Hospitals. Family Health Organization, located in Family Health Team, echoed Dr. Grigg’s Hooked on Health. There is very little BPHSF Executive Director, April Patry Wiarton, and the Peninsula Family Health sentiment saying “as both health care government funding provided for medical shared “we are just so incredibly impressed Team located in Lion’s Head. workers and users of our local health equipment & technology, and facility and grateful for our community’s response Dr. Grigg shared that “the Wiarton care system, we are more then happy to upgrades. That being said, the support of and participation in this year’s Hooked on docs (of Grey Bruce Health Services and support the community effort to raise our local communities plays a critical role Health lottery. The success of this fundraiser the South Bruce Peninsula Family Health funds for important medical equipment. in the quality of health care that we have completes our campaign to raise $138,000 Organization) are happy to support our I feel so grateful and also energized by come to expect here, close to home. A SPARK Project Story: From Home-grown Ideas to CD4SG 2020

Submitted by Rachel McLay residents looking for affordable housing. Around this time a year ago during This process followed a Design- the winter of 2019/2020, small groups of Thinking methodology (empathize, define, volunteer seasonal workers and community ideate, prototype, test). As it evolves, the members from Tobermory, ON had begun to SPARK project continues to apply this sit down to identify needs for the seasonal methodology to all of our creative ideas to workforce. Later in the winter, a group use as a guide for understanding needs and of local entrepreneurs gathered in Lion’s for developing effective solutions. Head to discuss what was needed to help Now, the SPARK project is wrapping entrepreneurs thrive, as well as creative up its second year and we are still going ways to meet needs and grow ideas. strong towards our goal of building Importantly, this process involved engaging resources and generating assets or social in discussion amongst one another and capital to improve the lives of seasonal with local businesses, services and local workers, local entrepreneurs and their governments to integrate their grounded families. experience and expertise. No doubt a contributor to this After 4 months together, these working momentum was the opportunity for the groups conceptualized 5 to 7 creative ideas SPARK project to participate in Creative that would address various social and Day for Social Good (CD4SG) this past Photo: A collage of our creative team on the day of the CD4SG event during economic needs of seasonal workers and November 2020. This unique opportunity their ‘virtual’ creative process to design materials for the SPARK project. local entrepreneurs. Despite the pandemic, for not-for-profit organizations to receive the SPARK project team was able to put customized design resources is an annual these ideas into prototypes and continue to event hosted by Capacity Canada. Leading and shared our vision for engaging visuals. may have noticed the logo already in refine the details through conversation with up to this amazing event, our project This was especially apparent when we use with articles in the Press - now our seasonal workers, community members, representatives (Noreen Steinacher, received the final products from CD4SG full SPARK project webpage has officially been local businesses, entrepreneurs and Tanya Early and Rachel McLay) and the of creative talent, including the 5 posters launched on the TMP website. Be sure to community services. creative team, including Conestoga College for each of our main initiatives based on keep an eye out for a future display of the Two of the more developed prototypes students, met virtually and underwent the Tamarack Institute’s ‘Plan on a Page’ initiative posters too. were brought out to the community great preparation. Our team enjoyed the design, a SPARK logo, a SPARK banner We celebrate this great milestone for feedback where both support and interaction with so many students eager for digital and print use, and a webpage for the SPARK project and thank CD4SG suggestions were kindly received. These to learn about rural life and what our dedicated to the SPARK project for The and Capacity Canada for their wonderful included a proposal for E-bikes for affordable community ‘looked like’. The creative team Meeting Place website. contribution of creative work! We also thank transportation, and a long-term rental did an exceptional job of communicating The SPARK project team intends our project funder, Bruce County Strategic accommodation inventory to contribute ‘at a distance’ and clarifying information to to use these graphic materials to inspire Community Initiatives Fund. to reducing the housing shortage among ensure they understood the SPARK project and encourage the community to get Visit tobermorymeetingplace.com to involved with the project and its initiatives view the new SPARK project webpage and in whatever capacity they can offer. You Lion’s Head Hospital Auxiliary graphics. Poinsettia Sale A Success Submitted by Nancy Lajoie, A heartfelt thanks to everyone who Lion’s Head Hospital Auxiliary Member made this fundraiser a success. In a year when fundraising is at its lowest, every It was a year of changes. The Lion’s dollar helps to support our hospital. Head Hospital Auxiliary was no exception. With the arrival of Covid-19, we instantly It takes several auxiliary members to Elegant went from freedom to lock down and our make this happen and I would like to thank activities were curtailed. The Auxiliary’s the people who stepped up to help. My co- fund raisers had to be put on hold until we convenor, Linda Holden, was there by my had time to consider what could be done side as it often took two heads to get the Three-Sided within the confines of Covid-19. With some job done. Donna Rocca, Judith Friend and adjustments, the poinsettia sale went on. Larry Lajoie were up and ready to help on Along with complying with the regulations the day of delivery as the truck arrived at of our public health regarding Covid 19, the hall at 7:30am. Once ready for pickup, Fire View we had to search out a new location for Penny Hosken joined Linda and I to assist delivery and pickup. our customers to get 225 poinsettias and 60 potted greenery out to their cars. As always our community stepped up to support their hospital. Our sales Again, I wish to thank everyone who www were almost twice what they were the year supported our sale. Wishing everyone a before and so many people left the Rotary happy, healthy 2021. Hall with cheerful, bright plants for the holiday season. Discover Your Best Gifts What: Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Volunteer Training Program

Where: Online, at home When: Winter registration open now Your Store For All Seasons Cost: Free to registered Volunteers Bruce Peninsula Hospice is looking for volunteers. There are many ways you can help according to your For Today’s Lifestyle interests, comfort and skills. You will be enrolled in a free, online, hospice volunteer training program to help you understand the many issues people face at the end of life. Join our team of local people helping local people and discover your best gifts. OWEN SOUND (SPRINGMOUNT) HWY. 6 & 21 CURBSIDE To learn more please contact Bruce Peninsula Hospice at: 519-371-2963 www.thefyreplace.com PICK UP & 519.534.1260 Ext. 5612 Open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm DELIVERY [email protected] | www.bphospice.ca AVAILABLE 369 Mary Street, Wiarton, N0H 2T0 Saturday 9am to 1pm page 8 #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 The Bruce Peninsula Press Grey Bruce Health Unit Announces First COVID-19 Vaccinations in Grey/Bruce Media Release also being administered to Nora Foster, Bruce today and January 15, 2021 – A ninety-three a seventy-one year old resident at Golden began vaccinations year old resident of Maple View Long- Dawn Senior Citizen Home in Lion’s Head. to residents in Long- Term Care Residence in Owen Sound is Residents, staff and essential caregivers Term Care homes the first Grey County resident to receive received the vaccine. As well as Golden across the region. the COVID-19 vaccination. Eleonore Dawn and Maple View, some vaccine was The vaccine plan for Kueber was given the first dose of the also administered at Georgian Heights Grey and Bruce will Pfizer BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine this Long-Term Care Centre in Owen Sound. ensure those most at morning by Public Health Nurse Lisa The Grey Bruce Health Unit took risk are first in line Lambkin. As that vaccine was being given, delivery of the first of two small shipments to get the vaccine. the first vaccine in Bruce County was of the vaccine allocated to the Grey A second shipment of vaccine will be arriving the week of January 25, 2021. The quantity of each shipment is small, with the first shipment 200 doses, and the second shipment will contain approximately 800 Photo: Dr. Ian Arra stands beside a vaccine cryogenic doses of vaccine. freezer. The order by which people will receive the vaccine is vaccine is more generally available and based on the Ministry of Health COVID-19 the process being used for community vaccine prioritization plan. As more immunization clinics. Please do not call vaccine arrives in Grey Bruce, the vaccine the Health Unit to ask when you will will continue to be delivered based on the receive your vaccine. provincial plan. “This is the first as we launch an The rollout of vaccine to subsequent effort to vaccinate the most amount of priority lists and to the general public people in the shortest amount of time,” will depend on vaccine availability. Dates, says Grey Bruce’s Top Doctor, Dr. Ian times and locations will be coordinated Arra. “The vaccine is the key to ending with relevant stakeholders. According to this pandemic both locally and globally. It the Provincial plan, the process will take will take time, but this is the first step on Photo: Eleonore Kueber was given the first dose of the Pfizer BioNtech several months. The public will be advised that journey back to a sense of normalcy COVID-19 vaccine in Grey County by Public Health Nurse Lisa Lambkin. through all media channels when the again.” Grey Bruce Health Unit Confirms First Death Related To Covid-19 Media Release family and loved ones of the gentleman to help stop the spread of COVID-19: and then use Ontario’s Self-Assessment January 30, 2021 who passed away. Unfortunately, the news · Wash hands frequently Tool to see if you need to seek further – The Grey Bruce Health of this death only highlights the need for care. If you need further assistance, call · Watch distance (ideally 6ft) Unit has been notified everyone to take this virus very seriously. TeleHealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 of a death related to It requires our collective actions to stem · Wear face covering correctly or your health care provider. If you or the spread of this virus. Please, stay at someone you know is experiencing severe COVID-19. The individual, a male resident · Avoid Crowds, and of Grey Bruce in his 60s, died this home and stay safe.” Stated Dr. Ian Arra, symptoms, call 911 immediately. afternoon. He had been in isolation in Medical Officer of Health. · Arrange for outdoor activities instead of indoors whenever possible We continue to encourage you to hospital since early January. All close contacts with this case have connect with trusted sources for information As of today, there are 642 confirmed been reviewed by public health. If you think you may have COVID-19 on COVID-19, including canada.ca/ symptoms or have been in close contact cases of COVID-19 in Grey Bruce. Remember to take these precaution coronavirus, publichealthgreybruce and with someone who has it, first self-isolate covid-19.ontario.ca “I offer my sincere condolences to the Opioid Overdose Alert: Four Reported Overdoses in Five Days Media Release The Overdose Prevention Line is a January 30, 2021 – Over vital phone service for people that are using the past five days, there have drugs alone. It is a service that allows users been at least four reported to call so that they can be safe while using opioid overdoses in Owen alone. An operator will stay on the line with Sound. There have been no the user while the drug is used. In the event fatalities reported from this current surge that the user becomes unresponsive, the of overdoses. Overdose Prevention Line operator will call People that use drugs are at significant 911 to make sure that help arrives. risk of overdose due to the highly toxic If you know of a toxic drug, please drug Fentanyl and/or Carfentanil found report it by calling 211. The operator will in the local street drug supply. People fill out a form and it will then go to Public must assume that any and all drugs Health to alert the community. purchased on the street contain Fentanyl Naloxone and safe drug use equipment or Carfentanil. is available at the Grey Bruce Health Unit, We urge people that use drugs to do Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm, and so as safely as possible by following some through our participating sites. Call the Harm Reduction strategies: Health Unit for details, or call 211. NICOLETTA JENSEN, B.A., LLB Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public -Avoid using alone. When using with For additional Addiction Services: someone else, avoid using at the same time. Call the OVERDOSE PREVENTION LINE · ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600 at 1-888-853-8542 if you must use alone · Withdrawal Management/RAAM Clinic Nicoletta Jensen and her law clerk, Susan Barker, (Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic) -Avoid mixing different drugs. Mixing are available in Sauble Beach, twelve months drugs, including alcohol, increases the risk 519-376-5666 of overdose. · G&B House 519-376-9495 of the year, to assist clients. -Go slow. Use smaller amounts and do test · Ontario Addiction Treatment Centre 519- doses to check the strength of the drug. 371-0007 -Know your tolerance. If using after a · CMHA Grey Bruce Mental Health and Wheelchair accessible. period of not using – use less. Addiction Services 519-371-3642 Home and nursing home visits performed. -Get overdose prevention training and · Mental Health Crisis Line Grey Bruce carrying a Naloxone kit. 1-877-470-5200 Parking available on site at no charge. Overdose is a medical emergency. Call · Overdose Prevention Line: 1-888-853- Serving the area since 1989. 911 or go to the Emergency Department. 8542 The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose ·https://www.publichealthgreybruce. Act provides protection from simple on.ca/Your-Health/Harm-Reduction 15 -2nd Ave. N. Sauble Beach, Ontario N0H 2G0 possession charges when calling 911 for · If unsure – call 211 an overdose. Ph. 519 422-2122 Fx. 519 422-2488 The Bruce Peninsula Press #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 page 9 Access Thousands of Digital Newspapers and Magazines with Your Library Card Media Release Patrons can choose from publications sources” says Brooke McLean, Director brucecounty.on.ca and you can register January 27, 2021 – Stay informed across 25 categories like business, of Library Services. “Bruce County Public online and have instant access to eBooks, with the latest news from trusted sources science, design, and more, with unlimited Library is pleased to provide cardholders eAudiobooks, and all of the library’s online and stay entertained with the most downloads. Publications can be translated with unlimited access to reliable news from resources. popular magazines with the online in up to 18 languages, shared to social around the world.” All 17 branches of the Bruce County services PressReader, now available with networks, commented on, saved to read Start reading today by visiting Public Library are open for Curbside Pickup your Bruce County Public Library card. later, and PressReader has a feature that PressReader.com or by downloading the only. A focus on safety of staff and patrons PressReader gives cardholders unlimited allows users to listen to content read to PressReader app and logging in with your continues to be the Library’s top priority. access to thousands of newspapers and them out loud. library card and PIN. Not currently a To learn more about the Library please visit magazines from around the world using “Now more than ever it is essential cardmember of Bruce County Public their website at library.brucecounty.on.ca their computer or mobile device. to have access to reputable information Library? No problem! Visit getacard. or contact your local branch. Owen Sound’s Tom Thomson Art Gallery Announces Digital Portal Media Release While we are all facing the challenges Owen Sound, January 21, 2021 – wrought on us by the pandemic, we The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is thrilled know that art has never been more to announce the launch of its Digital important – to lift us and to inspire Portal. This digital portal is a free all- us. Take a virtual walk through of our access location for The TOM’s online exhibitions, try an art activity, reach out programming. This portal hosts virtual and connect with us. The TOM is here tours of exhibitions, education activities, for you.” – Aidan Ware, Director and and much more, allowing people to Chief Curator, Tom Thomson Art Gallery “visit” The TOM from home! To access the portal visit: www. “This new digital portal is an tomthomsonartgallery.wixsite.com/ incredible new tool for sharing the digitalportal Gallery’s impressive art collection, For more information, please exhibitions, and programming with an contact Hillary Weppler, Visitor even larger audience. I look forward to Services and Membership Coordinator, virtually touring The TOM from home!” [email protected], 519-376- – Mayor Ian Boddy. 1932 x. 223, or visit www.tomthomson. “We are so proud to bring the Tom org Thomson Art Gallery to your home! Photo: A screen capture of the virtual tour on the Tom Thomson Digital Portal. NII Explore Introduces Lesson Plans To Support Virtual And In-Class STEM Learning Media Release The Nuclear Innovation Institute and is a champion for opportunities that positive change in their communities and January 22, 2021 (Port Elgin, Ontario) (NII) seeks to accelerate the pace of help students embrace new knowledge the world. Learn more at nii.ca. – With Ontario’s changing mix of remote and innovation in Canada’s energy industry and gain the tools they will need to make in-person learning this winter, the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) has launched a full catalogue of free STEM lesson plans to support teachers and homeschooling caregivers. Wiarton Home A Division of Focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) topics, Home the lessons align with curriculum goals hardware for grades two to eight. Each lesson is building centre complete with learning goals, step-by-step instructions, and video components from NII Explore staff—and can be delivered remotely WIARTON as well as during in-class instruction. “These lessons explore the idea that science is everywhere,” said Phillip Craig, Director of NII Explore. “As a teacher HAPPY FAMILY DAY WEEKEND! myself—and virtual camp director of NII’s Best Ever Summer Camp in 2020, which was delivered entirely remotely—I recognize the challenge of keeping students engaged during online instruction.” INSTOCK: Phillip added: “These lessons help introduce students to science topics using Vinyl Plank, Laminate materials found in their own homes, which allows children’s natural curiosity to be the & Engineered Flooring main motivator for learning.” Some of the lesson plans available include: ALL ON • Investigating movement and force with popsicle stick catapults SALE NOW! • Recognizing patterns and sequencing with Morse Code necklaces • Observing local wildlife with juice carton Prices range from birdfeeders • Exploring properties of liquids and solids $1.39 to $5.99 with homemade lava lamps “The STEM skills students learn early in life will shape the next generation of Call Karen or Peggy innovators, entrepreneurs and everyone who needs the tools to succeed in the 21st Your flooring consultants century world,” said Bruce Wallace, NII’s President and CEO. “NII is proud to offer these lessons to local rural teachers in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties as well as We will help you nd to educators across the province.” the right ooring for Parents and educators can browse and download the lessons by visiting nii.ca/ explore and join the conversation by tagging your home! @NIIExplore in their Instagram posts showcasing their young learners in action! For questions about the lessons, th please reach out to NII Explore staff at We are closed Family Day Monday February 15 [email protected]. NII Explore is a program dedicated to delivering enhanced educational 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Closed Sundays opportunities for school-aged children to learn, experiment, discover and create. NII Explore’s educational programming offers Located on Hwy. #6 1km south of Wiarton Home Building Centre a range of learning styles that connects students to the best teaching and knowledge Phone: 519-534-5599 Fax: 519-534-3836 available. page 10 #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 The Bruce Peninsula Press Bruce Peninsula OPP Report: Fatal Snowmobile Crash On Northern Bruce Peninsula Media Release GREY BRUCE OPP SPOT to be managing an amazing group of (NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, Officers and civilians at the Grey Bruce ON) - On January 28, 2021 at 4:44 p.m. LIGHT ON NEW DETACHMENT OPP. These people really care about the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police COMMANDER communities that we serve.” (OPP) responded to a snowmobile crash (CHATSWORTH, ON) - The Grey on Forest Road, near Cape Chin Road Bruce Detachment of the Ontario GREY BRUCE OPP WELCOMES North, in Northern Bruce Peninsula. An Provincial Police (OPP) welcomes Acting/ operator of a yellow and black snowmobile NEW OFFICER Inspector Debra ANDERSON to her new was involved in the collision. (CHATSWORTH, ON) - In October of role. OPP officers were assisted at the 2020, the Grey Bruce Detachment of the On February 1, 2021, the Grey Bruce scene by Bruce County Paramedics Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) welcomed Detachment of the Ontario Provincial and Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire a new recruit to the counties. Police welcomed a new Detachment Department. OPP Technical Collision Provincial Constable Drew Bean Commander. Debra Anderson is a 34- Investigators attended to assist with the is originally from London, Ontario. He year veteran of policing. She served with investigation. graduated from Humber College as a Canadian Armed Forces as a military Funeral Director. Drew worked in funeral The 58 year old driver was pronounced police officer based in Halifax and Camp deceased at the scene. The deceased has services for the past ten years, before Borden. She also served at the municipal transitioning to a career in policing. been identified as a male from Hamilton, level with the Fergus Police Service and at ON. the provincial level with Wellington County Drew has volunteered with Big Grey Bruce OPP continue to OPP before accepting a Staff Sergeant Brothers & Big Sisters for many years and investigate the circumstances surrounding position in Grey Bruce in December of enjoys fishing, camping and spending time the collision. 2019. with his family. Anyone with information that can Anderson is excited to continue PC Bean looks forward to getting assist Grey Bruce OPP can call 1-888- working with the Police Service Boards, to know the residents in the various Photo: Provincial Constable Drew 310-1122. Should you wish to remain the Municipalities and the citizens of Grey communities that we serve. Bean. anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at and Bruce Peninsula. 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure “I’m happy to continue serving web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may Grey County and the Bruce Peninsula be eligible to receive a cash reward of up communities in this new role. I am proud Life Around Tobermory United… to $2,000. From The Desk Of The Lazy Theologian GREY BRUCE OPP REMIND SNOWMOBILE RIDERS TO A Year of Pandemic - STAY ON THE TRAILS (SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) - What Have We Learned? The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have received several complaints Submitted by Brad Inglis ways of working together to provide from snowmobile clubs and landowners, No pancake supper, no Ash services online. On February 17th there regarding numerous snowmobiles riding Wednesday service, no Lenten lunches will be an Ash Wednesday service online off trails and trespassing on private and if Jesus doesn’t see his shadow, we at 7pm. Watch Facebook and my weekly property. might be in for forty days of rain! It’s hard barrage of emails for more details. If you Anyone caught riding a snowmobile to believe we have almost been in this want to join our email list, just send me a off of the designated trails and roadways virtual holding pattern for a year. What note and we are happy to add you. It isn’t may be charged with trespassing. This is have we learned? That even a pandemic a life sentence and you can always get off also extremely dangerous as there could won’t keep the visitors away. That we it for a small fee. Our plan is to also have be farm implements, fences, open water are stronger than we think and good a brief weekly Lenten reflection hosted by and other dangers beneath the snow. handwashing, masking up and keeping various churches for you to access online. Again, watch for details. Please stay on the trails. a distance does help us stay safe. People still have a generosity of spirit and just Our goal after the provincial lockdown Please ride safe and sober. because they have a mask on – doesn’t is to return to regular in person services Grey Bruce OPP will continue mean they aren’t smiling and the squint of following our established protocol. This is snowmobile patrols on the trails and their eyes tells us this. Modern technology totally dependent upon how seriously we roadways this winter in South Bruce and conveniences aren’t the monsters as a Province choose to follow the covid Peninsula and throughout Grey and Bruce Photo: Grey Bruce OPP new we thought they were – the good old procedures and reduce our number of counties. Detachment Commander Debra telephone, computers, Zoom, Youtube, cases. Fingers crossed, we are heading in ANDERSON. Netflix, social media in general and even the right direction. We still won’t be able tried and true Canada Post have been to hug the Easter Bunny or share our eggs life-savers to keep us connected with the – but we just might manage to gather at a outside world – I think you can even get distance by April 4th and celebrate Easter wine delivered! Sunday in some capacity. In The Garden: Hints From A Mrs. Gardener So what happens as we move into Do you have something interesting year two? The livelihood of our business you have been watching online? Maybe a owners and their staff is really important concert series or environmental/nature – we need to support them. Safe and program, workout routine? Don’t forget Every Houseplant Has a Story affordable housing is a real issue and we to share it with friends. Consider starting need to continue to address this so that your own email chain – compile a list Submitted by Joan Regan people can actually live and retire here of like-minded people and share a new It’s February already, hoping all our family and friends are staying put and year-round and work with the various recipe each week, or a book that you have staying safe. How this world has changed in a year. Missing our family and friends businesses and be in community. If we particularly enjoyed and give your review, so, so much... and oh those hugs. thought we had to be brave before, we will what about a Netflix recommendation? need to be even braver this year as we take Staying in touch will be the key to our However, I do love our little old house on the corner so don’t mind the “stay put”. the vaccine, maintain our handwashing success and covid has been a great excuse Getting into the spring cleaning thing early – reflecting on so many things. Almost practices, masking and distancing, and for avoiding those who you don’t like – everything here is old including us. It is decorated in what I call “Early Attic” and find a way to be out in the world. We can’t there is always a silver lining! everything has a story. My Grandma’s desk, Pete’s Grandpa’s chair, and on and on, live in isolation and fear forever. everywhere I look there is a story. The middle of this house dates back to 1918, so Brad Inglis is the minister at seems fitting to have it full of old things I guess. As we head into the season of Lent, Tobermory United Church. He can be I am thrilled to say that churches on the reached at [email protected] Looking around I start to realise that so many of my indoor plants also have their peninsula continue to look for creative own stories. The Pothos and the Philodendrons all come from plants I purchased at www.tobermoryunited.ca Woolworth’s downtown Hamilton when we were first married, coming 60 yrs ago now. The Spider Plant from way back when Macramé was all the rage in the seventies. The Sansevieria (Snake Plant) was from plants from my Mom and Pete’s Mom’s plants; one started to look tired last year but with some TLC it is fine now and sending out new shoots. I completely lost the Philodendron, but thanks to our Niece Allison (who I had PENINSULA PHARMACY given cuttingsPeninsula to) she is back Pharmacy and thriving. Awill couple be of closedlarge Corn Family Plants that Day. have called this house their home for years and a newer favorite Chinese Evergreens . Quite a few newbies here as well that I have grown to love, a Xmas Cactus from Still looking to send a little love to family and friends? a friend, two beautiful Peace Lilies from Peacocks as well. All my indoor plants do keep me happy till the outdoor ones start to poke their We have cards and treats for Valentine’s Day in stock heads out come Spring. They have all had a wipe down, their soil stirred and topped up, and they too are waiting for Spring, just like we are. Wishing you a safe and happy Family Day Till then, happy indoor gardening. Keep Safe, Peninsula Pharmacy will be closed Joni Monday February 15th [email protected] 519 596 2389 519-793-3200 76 Main St., Lion’s Head The Bruce Peninsula Press #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 page 11 Municipality Of Northern Bruce Peninsula Council Meeting (Electronic) December 21, 2020 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Milt McIver, Mayor McIver noted that the portable Councillor Myles: Yes fee is based on tonnages and subject to Deputy Mayor Debbie Myles (via Zoom), washrooms appear to be tidy, clean, and fluctuation; however, the other costs are Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, connected to water and sewer. fixed. Mayor McIver: Yes Councillor James Mielhausen, Councillor Kent Wilkens stated that there would Moved by L. Golden Resolution #47-04- Megan Myles be four portable washrooms located at The Clerk announced that the motion 2020 Seconded by D. Myles was carried. STAFF PRESENT: Peggy Van Mierlo- the pump station at the south side of THAT Council receives Public Works West, Chief Administrative Officer, Cathy the Tobermory Harbour, one unit near Carried Department Report PW 20-57 as it relates Addison, Clerk, Tessa Swanton, Deputy Mike Lees, two at the Community Centre to the Waste and Recycling Collection Clerk, Teresa Shearer, Treasurer, Carol parking lot and two at the Legion parking 2. Public Works Manager Report No. PW 20-57 and Waste and Recycling Containers Hopkins, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Ryan lot. Contracts; Deska, Community Services Manager, Councillor Golden commented that Troy Cameron, Public Works Manager RE: Waste and Recycling Collection AND THAT Council authorizes a three- the portable washroom units are not year (2021-2023) extension of the OTHERS PRESENT: Kent Wilkens, accessible, and accessibility should be and Waste and Recycling Containers contract with Waste Management of Tobermory Chamber of Commerce, Luiza considered at some point in the process. Canada Corporation which includes a Adsett, Waste Management She also noted that better signage is A brief discussion ensued between 4% escalator for each additional year of NOTE: Some members of Council and needed for the municipal washrooms as Council, Troy Cameron, and Luiza Adsett the curbside collection contract and a 3% staff were present in the council chamber they are undersigned. from Waste Management regarding the escalator for each additional year of the and the meeting was held via zoom, an Mayor McIver informed Kent Wilkens that transition to compressed natural gas containers contract. (CNG) fuel resulting in a reduction of electronic platform, for members of the municipal staff will review the proposals. The Clerk proceeded to call and record public to attend. costs, an increase in pickups since 2017 Councillor Golden mentioned that likely due to extended stays of cottagers, the votes of Council: NOTE: In the absence of the ability to vote municipal staff will be cleaning the and the increase in recycling and waste Councillor Golden: Yes by a show of hands, in accordance with proposed portable washrooms and budget collection tonnages. By-law No. 2018-73, Section 2(dd), Council implications will be considered. Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Councillor Myles questioned if there will votes will be recorded for resolutions Kent Wilkens stated that purchasing the Councillor Myles: Yes presented at electronic Council meetings. be a cost increase to the Municipality portable washrooms is a good project to if collections increase more then 3-4%. Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST utilize funds generated from paid parking Luiza Adsett indicated that there has Mayor McIver: Yes AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF in Tobermory. He also commented on the been a 15% increase in waste collection Mayor McIver called the meeting to need to improve signage for municipal and 18% increase in curbside recycling The Clerk announced that the motion order at 1:00 p.m. Council members facilities. Kent Wilkens discussed placing collection. She noted that waste and was carried. a kiosk at the Tobermory Harbour were reminded to disclose any pecuniary recycling being placed in containers at Carried interest and the general nature thereof for information services at a cost of depots has decreased. Luiza Adsett stated that may arise during the meeting. approximately $10,000, making parking that converting the trucks to CNG fuel will 3. Chief Building Official Report No. at the harbour pedestrian friendly, result in cost savings and two additional BD 20-33 Councillor Mielhausen declared a conflict reducing the speed limit from the start trucks will service the Municipality. Luiza of interest with respect to Agenda Item of Bay Street to the Princess Hotel to confirmed that the recycling processing Continued on next page #12 as he is the owner of the land being 20 kilometres per hour, and improving severed. signage on the one-way street from the Deputy Mayor Myles declared a conflict Cenotaph to the LCBO. of interest with respect to Closed Session In response to a query from Councillor regarding a Former Administration Staff Golden, Kent Wilkens indicated that member – Accounts Receivable Clerk. the Tobermory and District Chamber of PENINSULA Commerce is interested in operating the P APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Ferndale Information Centre for the 2021 A Mayor McIver advised that Council will be season. moving into Closed Session at 3:00 p.m. Kent Wilkens confirmed that the four APPLIANCES and will return to the Regular Council portable washroom units to be placed at meeting following Closed Session if there the south side of the harbour would be the are outstanding agenda items to be priority for 2021, followed by units near addressed. Mike Lees and the Tobermory Community 3 PIECE KITCHEN Moved by L. Golden Resolution #47-01- Centre. SUITE 2020 Seconded M. Myles Councillor Myles questioned if $ PACKAGE a permanent washroom facility was 3099 THAT the content of the agenda be DEAL considered including price estimates. plus applicable taxes approved, as printed. ® Kent Wilkens stated that a permanent Maytag The Clerk proceeded to call and record the structure was not considered as it is Electric Range votes of Council: planned that the portable washrooms Shatter-Resistant Cook Top Stove Councillor Golden: Yes will be ready for the upcoming season to address their pressing need. YMER6600FZ Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Community Services Manager, Ryan • Stainless Steel Councillor Myles: Yes Deska, informed that approval from the • 5.30 cu. ft. • Precision Cooking™ System Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) will be required to place portable • Adjustable Self Cleaning Mayor McIver: Yes • Storage Drawer washrooms at the south side of the ® harbour; however, approval may be easier Maytag The Clerk announced that the motion Bottom Freezer was carried. as the structures are moveable. He noted Drawer that as per discussions with the Tourism Refrigerator ® Carried Advisory Board, a permanent solution Maytag can be investigated while the portable MBR1957FEZ Stainless Steel ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES washrooms are in place for the upcoming • Stainless Steal Dual Power Filtration season. • 19 cu. ft. Dishwasher RE: Council Meeting No. 20-46, December • LED lighting 7, 2020 MDB4949SKZ Mayor McIver thanked Kent Wilkens • Spill-Catcher™ • Stainless Steel Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #47- for his presentation on behalf of the Adjustable Glass • Full Stainless Steel Tub Tobermory and District Chamber of 02-2020 Seconded by D. Myles Shelves • PowerBlast® Cycle Commerce and advised that staff will • Stainless Steal Handles THAT the minutes of Council Meeting No. review financial and other implications of • Increased Upper Rack Height 20-46, December 7, 2020 be approved as • 50 dBA the portable washrooms and report back printed and circulated. to Council. The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council: CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ENERGY STAR® REBATE Councillor Golden: Yes ITEMS Councillor Mielhausen: Yes 1. Public Works Manager Report No. E ective Immediately PW 20-55 Councillor Myles: Yes Up to 25% o on applicable appliances Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes RE: North Shore Road Request or maximum of $500 Mayor McIver: Yes for Repairs on Privately-owned Section The Clerk announced that the motion FREE DELIVERY ON THE BRUCE PENINSULA was carried. Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron, noted that a precedent may be set if Carried the Municipality performs work on the Large selection of TVs and Appliances in stock! PUBLIC MEETING road. He recommended that staff contact Visit us on at www.facebook.com/patv.ca the requestor and offer an in-kind There is no Public Meeting for Council contribution. Council agreed with this Meeting No. 20-47, December 21, 2020. approach. West side of Hwy. #6 at Ferndale 519-793-4444 DELEGATION Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #47- ® Registered Trade-mark of Whirlpool Canada Inc. 03-2020 Seconded by M. Myles Delegation- Kent Wilkens, Tobermory Chamber of Commerce THAT Council receives Public Works Now selling Single Sets Department Report PW 20-55 as start at RE: Budget and Proposal for information as it relates to a request Portable Washrooms in the for Municipal assistance to repair the Canadian made privately-owned section of North Shore $199 Tobermory Area Road. Box Springs and Mattresses Mayor McIver welcomed Kent Wilkens to the meeting via Zoom. Kent Wilkens The Clerk proceeded to call and record presented a proposal from the Tobermory the votes of Council: YLES Call for and District Chamber of Commerce Councillor Golden: Yes to place portable washrooms around Information Councillor Mielhausen: Yes 519-793-4444 Tobermory. MINI STORAGE page 12 #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 The Bruce Peninsula Press MNBP COUNCIL MINUTES Covid-19 restrictions. 20-31 regarding the 2021 insurance Municipality: Northern Bruce Peninsula Dec 21, 2020 Moved by M. Myles Resolution #47-07- renewal; and Roll Number: 410966000302500 cont’d from previous page 2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen THAT Council accepts the proposal Mayor McIver asked the Clerk to contact THAT Council receives Community from AON Risk Solutions for the 2021 the Nature Conservancy of Canada and Services report CS 20-55, Fee Reduction Municipal Insurance in the amount of invite a speaker to attend an upcoming $260,860, excluding taxes. RE: No Demand for Services Site for Holiday Ice Rental, as information; Council meeting as a delegation. The Treasurer was directed to prepare a report AND THAT Council approve a 50% The Clerk proceeded to call and record the Plan Control Agreement regarding tax exempt properties. reduction in ice rental fees during the votes of Council: Owner: Krista Louise McBay 2020 holiday season, December 23, 2020 Councillor Golden: Yes Moved by M. Myles Resolution #47-12- - January 1, 2021. 2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen Part Lot 13 Concession 12 EBR Eastnor Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Part 15, R171; Northern Bruce Peninsula The Clerk proceeded to call and record the THAT Council directs staff to submit Councillor Myles: Yes 297 Rush Cove Road votes of Council: to the County of Bruce Planning and Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Economic Development Department, the Assessment Roll No. 4109 620 009 11216 Councillor Golden: Yes Mayor McIver: Yes Municipality’s position of no objection to Property Identifier Number (PIN): 33121- Councillor Mielhausen: Yes a severance submitted by the agent, Esme The Clerk announced that the motion 0298 (LT) Councillor Myles: Yes Batten, on behalf of the applicant, Nature was carried. Conservancy of Canada, and the owner, Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #47- Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Andrea Jennifer Booth & John Hugh 05-2020 Seconded by L. Golden Carried Mayor McIver: Yes McCullum, for property legally described THAT Council approves the negotiation 9. Clerk Report No. C 20-58 as Concession 5 EBR Lot 24 Part Lot 25 and registration of a No Demand for The Clerk announced that the motion (Lindsay), Concession 6 EBR Lot 23 to Services Site Plan Control Agreement was carried. RE: Zoning By-law Amendment 25 (Lindsay) Municipality of Northern requested by Krista Louise McBay, owner Carried Owner: Celtic Sports and Arts Camp (Tim Bruce Peninsula. It is the intention of of the property legally described as; Part Matheson the application to sever and separate the Lot 13 Concession 12 EBR Eastnor Part 6. Bylaw Enforcement Officer Report 40.47 ha original township lot which is Part of Farm Lot 14 West Bury Road, 15, R171; Northern Bruce Peninsula No. MLEO 20-16 to be obtained by the NCC, as the lots RP 3R8963 Part 4 (Not Yet Assigned, and located at 297 Rush Cove Road, have merged on title through common Matheson Drive) and Part of Farm Lot Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. RE: Paid Parking Machines – 2021 ownership. Capital Expenditure 14 West Bury Road, RP 3R8963 Part 3 Councillor Golden: Yes (Not Yet Assigned, Matheson Drive) – THAT Council approves the imposition Council questioned if locations for the of conditions of granting of consent as Councillor Mielhausen: Yes St. Edmunds, Municipality of Northern parking machines in the Lion’s Head Bruce Peninsula Bruce County File No. follows: Councillor Myles: Yes area have been determined. The option Z-16-14.68 of installing parking machines with QR 1. That the owner enters into an Agreement Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes (Quick Response) codes as a cell phone Roll No. 410968000413215 and with the Municipality, if deemed necessary by the Municipality, to satisfy all the Mayor McIver: Yes payment solution was discussed. The 410968000413200 Bylaw Enforcement Officer emphasized requirements, financial or otherwise of The Clerk announced that the motion Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #47- the Municipality, which may include, the need to purchase the machines as 11-2020 Seconded by M. Myles was carried. soon as possible to be delivered for the but shall not be limited to, the provision Carried start of the 2021 season. THAT Council supports the passage of of parkland (or cash-in-lieu of land), By-law No. 2021-03, being a by-law to roads, installation of services, facilities, 4. Manager of Community Services Mayor McIver asked the Bylaw Enforcement amend the Municipality of Northern Bruce drainage and the timing and payment of Report No. CS 20-54 Officer to prepare a report depicting the Peninsula Comprehensive Zoning By-law a development charge. parking machine locations and a cost No. 2002-54, as amended, as it relates 2. That a Reference Plan (survey that is RE: Northern Bruce Peninsula comparison of parking machines where to properties legally described as Part of payment is made using a QR code versus registered) be completed and a digital copy Housing Taskforce Councillor Farm Lot 14 West Bury Road, RP 3R8963 and hard copy filed with the Municipal Appointee coin and credit cards. The report was Part 4 (Not Yet Assigned, Matheson deferred to the January 11, 2021 Council Clerk and a digital copy and hard copy Drive) and Part of Farm Lot 14 West be filed with the Approval Authority, or Council agreed to appoint Councillor meeting as additional information was Bury Road, RP 3R8963 Part 3 (Not Yet Golden to the Northern Bruce Peninsula requested. an exemption from the Reference Plan be Assigned, Matheson Drive) – St. Edmunds, received from the Approval Authority. Housing Taskforce as a Council Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. representative. Moved by M. Myles Resolution #47-08- 2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen The amendment is required to rezone the 3. That the Municipality provide written Councillor Myles mentioned the subject land from “R2-x Resort Residential confirmation to the Approval Authority importance of Zoning By-law changes, a THAT Council receives By-law Enforcement Special” and “EH Environmental Hazard” that the municipal conditions as imposed more focused approach and questioned if Officer Report MLEO 20-16 as information to “R2-2021-03-a/c/d Resort Residential herein have been fulfilled. the taskforce must be a formal committee regarding the purchase of paid parking Special and EH Environmental Hazard” machines for Lion’s Head; and 4. That, pursuant to Section 53(42) of the of Council. and from “R2-y Resort Residential Special” Planning Act, the ‘Certificate of Consent’ and “EH Environmental Hazard” to “R2- Ryan Deska stated that the consultant THAT Council approves the purchase be affixed to the deed within one year of ten (10) DG7 Parking Meters in the b/e/f/g” R2 Resort Residential Special of the giving of the Notice of Decision. will prepare the business plan, identify and “EH Environmental Hazard”. housing needs from statistics and amount of $117,170.00 plus HST from (Note: Section 53(43) of the Planning Act) determine models that the Municipality Precise Parklink for delivery in April of AND THAT Council will consider passage requires that the transaction approved by can explore. He said that the committee 2021. of By-law No. 2021-03 at its regular this consent must be carried out within will assist the consultant (who will be The Clerk proceeded to call and record the meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021. two years of the issuance of the certificate (ie. Stamping of the deed). selected by a request for proposals (RFP) votes of Council: The Clerk proceeded to call and record the process) in understanding housing issues Councillor Golden: Yes votes of Council: 5. That the applicant pays the applicable specific to Northern Bruce Peninsula. County of Bruce consent certification fee Ryan Deska explained that a benefit Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Councillor Golden: Yes at the time of certification of the deeds. of developing a housing project at this Councillor Myles: Yes Councillor Mielhausen: Yes time is that the Municipality can act The Clerk proceeded to call and record the quickly when funding becomes available Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Councillor Myles: Yes votes of Council: from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Mayor McIver: Yes Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Councillor Golden: Yes Corporation (CMHC). The Clerk announced that the motion was Mayor McIver: Yes Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Mayor McIver referred to a report from deferred. Bruce County regarding attainable The Clerk announced that the motion Councillor Myles: Yes housing. Deferred was carried. Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #47- 7. Bylaw Enforcement Officer Report Carried Mayor McIver: Yes 06-2020 Seconded by L. Golden No. MLEO 20-17 10. Clerk Report No. C 20-59 The Clerk announced that the motion THAT Council receives Community RE: Being a By-law to Prohibit RE: Owner: Andrea Jennifer Booth was carried. Services report CS 20-54, Northern Bruce Carried Peninsula Housing Taskforce Councillor and Regulate Nuisance within the & John Hugh McCullum Appointee. Municipality of Northern Bruce Applicant: Nature Conservancy of Canada 11. Clerk Report No. C 20-60 THAT Council approve the formation of Peninsula (NCC) RE: Routine Disclosure Policy the Northern Bruce Peninsula Housing Moved by D. Myles Resolution #47-09- Agent: Esme Batten, Program Manager Taskforce as an Ad Hoc Committee of 2020 Seconded by L. Golden (NCC) Cathy Addison, Clerk, indicated that Council. recent Freedom of Information training THAT Council receives and approves File No.:B2020-055 (Consent) sparked the need for a Routine Disclosure AND THAT Council appoint Councillor MLEO Report # 20-17 a Report as it Legal Description: Policy. She said that the policy can act Golden as Council’s representative on relates to the By-law to Prohibit Nuisance as a guideline for staff to utilize when the Northern Bruce Peninsula Housing within the Municipality of Northern Bruce Concession 5 EBR Lot 24 Part Lot 25 information is requested. Taskforce. Peninsula, and; (Lindsay) Moved by L. Golden Resolution #47-13- The Clerk proceeded to call and record the THAT Council will consider the passage of Municipality: Northern Bruce Peninsula 2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen votes of Council: revised By-law No. 2020-108. Roll Number: 410966000237600 THAT Council receives Clerk’s Report C Councillor Golden: Yes The Clerk proceeded to call and record the Concession 6 EBR Lot 23 To 25 Continued on next page Councillor Mielhausen: Yes votes of Council: Councillor Golden: Yes Councillor Myles: Yes Services Provided on behalf of Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Mayor McIver: Yes Councillor Myles: Yes The Clerk announced that the motion Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes was carried. Mayor McIver: Yes The Wiarton Location: 010175 Berford Street South Carried The Clerk announced that the motion 5. Manager of Community Services was carried. CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS Report No. CS 20-55 Carried CLOSED: Monday February 15th - Friday February 19th RE: Fee Reduction for Holiday Ice 8. Treasurer Report No. TR 20-31 rd Rental RE: 2021 Insurance Renewal REOPENING: Tuesday February 23 10:00 a.m. Council discussed how the upcoming Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #47- Tuesday - Wednesday: 10a.m.–1p.m., 2–5p.m. provincial Covid-19 lockdown will affect 10-2020 Seconded by M. Myles ice rentals. Council agreed to move Thursday - Friday: 10a.m.–1p.m., 2–4p.m. forward with the recommendation pending THAT Council receives Treasurer’s Report CLOSED: Saturday, Sunday, Monday The Bruce Peninsula Press #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 page 13

MNBP COUNCIL MINUTES 14. Minutes- Climate Action Committee- The Clerk announced that the motion Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Dec 21, 2020 Meeting No. 20-01, November 10, 2020 was carried. appoint the following: cont’d from previous page Council discussed the Climate Action Carried a) Corporate staff person (Name) Tessa Committee and how the free membership Swanton (Job Title) Deputy Clerk (Contact 15. Resolution- Climate Action 20-60 as information regarding a Routine to the Partners for Climate Protection number) 519-793-3522 X229 (Email Committee Disclosure Policy; and Program will provide resources to the address) [email protected] THAT By-law 2021-04, Being a By-law to committee. Councillor Myles stated that RE: Council Resolution to Join the b) Elected official (Name) Megan Establish a Routine Disclosure and Active the Committee is skilled, committed, and Myles (Job Title) Councillor (Contact busy researching and reviewing other FCM-ICLEI Partners for Climate Dissemination of Information Policy, be Protection Program number) 519-387-3663 (Email address) presented and considered for passage at Climate Change Plans. [email protected] the Council meeting on Monday, January Council appointed Councillor Megan Councillor Golden suggested that the to oversee implementation of the PCP 11, 2021. committee address the risk of forest fires Myles and Tessa Swanton, Deputy Clerk, as contacts for the Partners for Climate milestones and be the points of contact for The Clerk proceeded to call and record the as the Northern Bruce Peninsula has the PCP program within the municipality. votes of Council: many large parcels of conservation land Protection Program. that have grown into old forests. She noted Councillor Golden: Yes Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #47- that there may be an issue surrounding 17-2020 Seconded by M. Myles The Clerk proceeded to call and record the Councillor Mielhausen: Yes old growth forests, deadfall, high winds, votes of Council: and hot summers. WHEREAS The Federation of Canadian Councillor Myles: Yes Municipalities (FCM) and ICLEI–Local Councillor Golden: Yes Moved by L. Golden Resolution #47-16- Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Councillor Mielhausen: Yes 2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen Canada) have established the Partners Mayor McIver: Yes THAT Council does hereby adopt the for Climate Protection (PCP) program to Councillor Myles: Yes The Clerk announced that the motion Climate Action Committee Minutes dated provide a forum for municipal governments Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes was carried. November 10, 2020, as circulated, and to share their knowledge and experience approved all actions contained therein. with other municipal governments on how Mayor McIver: Yes Carried to reduce GHG emissions; THAT the Climate Action Committee The Clerk announced that the motion Having declared a conflict of interest, recommends that the Council of the WHEREAS over 350 municipal was carried. Councillor Mielhausen did not participate Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula governments across Canada representing Carried in the following portion of the meeting. joins the Partners for Climate Protection more than 65 per cent of the population 12. Clerk Report No. C 20-62 (PCP) program created by the Federation of have already committed to reducing 16. Resolution- Township of Matachewan Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and ICLEI- corporate and community GHG emissions RE: Zoning By-law Amendment Local Governments for Sustainability through the PCP program since its RE: Request for an extension to inception in 1994; apply for available grants for Owner: James Mielhausen (ICLEI Canada). WHEREAS the PCP program is based on municipalities Applicant: Dan Carey THAT the Climate Action Committee requests information from the Municipality a five-milestone framework that involves Moved by L. Golden Resolution #47-18- Agent: Jason McNamara of Northern Bruce Peninsula including completing a GHG inventory and forecast, 2020 Seconded by M. Myles setting a GHG reduction target, developing Part Lot 25, Concession 2, EBR, (Eastnor) energy consumption data on municipal buildings and fleet from the past two (2) a local action plan, implementing the plan, THAT Council supports Resolution #2020- Bruce Road 9 years and any other applicable energy and monitoring progress and reporting 267 from the Township of Matachewan uses. results; with respect to a request for an Bruce County File No. Z-66-19.62 extension to apply for available grants for Related Files Nos: NBP OPA-14-19.62 The Clerk proceeded to call and record the BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality municipalities. (LOPA) B-108-19.62 (Consent) votes of Council: of Northern Bruce Peninsula review the guidelines on PCP Member Benefits and The Clerk proceeded to call and record the Roll No. 4109 620 007 00501 Councillor Golden: Yes Responsibilities and then communicate to votes of Council: Moved by M. Myles Resolution #47-14- Councillor Mielhausen: Yes FCM and ICLEI Canada its participation Councillor Golden: Yes in the PCP program and its commitment 2020 Seconded by L. Golden Councillor Myles: Yes to achieving the milestones set out in the Councillor Mielhausen: Yes THAT Council supports the passage of Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes PCP five-milestone framework; Councillor Myles: Yes By-law No. 2021-05, being a by-law to Mayor McIver: Yes BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amend the Municipality of Northern Bruce Continued on page 20 Peninsula Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2002-54, as amended, as it relates to property legally described as Part Lot 25, Concession 2, EBR, (Eastnor), located on Bruce Road 9, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. The amendment is required to rezone the subject land from RU2 Restricted Rural to C2-05-2021 COMING SOON Hamlet Commercial Special (severed parcel) and RU2-05-2021 Restricted Rural Special (retained parcel). DR. PASQUALE (PAT) DURONIO AND THAT Council will consider passage of By-law No. 2021-05 at its regular meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021. GENERAL DENTISTRY FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council: Will be opening a dental office in Owen Sound in the spring of this year. Councillor Golden: Yes Councillor Mielhausen: In conflict Located at 1110 2nd Ave. E., Site 201 Councillor Myles: Yes Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes If you wish to pre-register as a patient please send a text Mayor McIver: Yes with your name and phone number to: The Clerk announced that the motion was carried. Carried Councillor Mielhausen resumed 519-596-1035 participation in the meeting at this time. 13. Chief Administrative Officer Report If you cannot send a text please call and leave a clear message No. CAO 20-56 RE: Organizational Review – Final with your name and phone number. Report This item was considered following the COMPARE OUR FEES completion of Closed Session at 4:28 p.m. and Council agreed to defer the report to the January 11, 2021 Council meeting. All fees discounted 10% or more Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #47- based on the Ontario Dental Association Fee Guide 15-2020 Seconded by L. Golden THAT Council receive CAO Report 20-56 titled Organizational Review, AND 2021 Ontario Dental Assoc. Our fee THAT, Council approves the attached recommendations regarding the fee guide Organizational Review, AND THAT, these recommendations be included within the 2021 budget deliberations. 1 Surface white lling on a molar $200 $180 The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council: 2 Surface white lling on a molar $250 $225 Councillor Golden: Yes Root canal on a front tooth (1 canal) $562 $500 Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Councillor Myles: Yes Root canal on a molar (3 canals) $940 $790 Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Upper complete denture (lab bill approx $517) $915 + lab $823 + lab Mayor McIver: Yes The Clerk announced that the motion was Porcelain cap/crown (lab bill approx $240) $864 + lab $750 + lab deferred. Deferred page 14 #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 The Bruce Peninsula Press T:5" Rotary Club of Northern Bruce Peninsula News Honey for Your Honey

Submitted by Jim Dilamarter Perhaps we should say, HONEY FOR YOUR SWEETHEART. Yes, we know that VALENTINE’S DAY is fast approaching and, if you are like me, you want to get something special for your ‘significant other’ and you just do not know what might ‘fit the bill’. Photo: Honey for your Honey is available by contacting MAY WE Rotarian Doug at 226-923-1604 to place your order and SUGGEST a jar arrange for pick up. of that ‘world famous’ honey from GEORGIAN BAY HONEY! Rotary, in a day of Leprechauns, shamrocks, and all partnership with Georgian Bay Honey, has things green. it available right in downtown Lion’s Head. • We will be helping the environment Yes, Past President Doug Embleton as there will be no mess going to the has an entire rack of honey from which to landfills. choose. There is regular honey, buckwheat • We can have some fun and honey, and creamed honey and they are all raise some money in a safe way for our very reasonably priced for 1kg jars. Doug SCHOLARSHIP FUND which provides will keep his stock full as we think this $4,500.00 or more to our local high school beats flowers, chocolates, or even diamond graduates. rings…. well, ok maybe not diamond rings but it will fit into your budget and WHO As you all probably realize, Rotary, for DOES NOT LOVE HONEY? It is by far the over half a century, has been supporting sweetest gift around!! our local school. We provide Scholarships at Graduation to support our students in Rotarian Doug asks you to call him furthering their education. This is a key at 226 923 1604 to place your order and project for our club annually. arrange a pick-up time. Pick up will be at his store located at 69 Main Street, Lion’s You probably also realize that, with A harmless Head. For your protection during these Covid-19 our fundraising projects have times, he offers ‘curb side’ service and, in been drastically reduced since March buying your ‘sweetheart’ some honey you 2020. We would normally raise enough are also helping Rotary help others. money with our Pancake Breakfast, our Bars, and a few other events to cover the Regular Georgian Bay Honey sells cost but, this past year, and probably this coffee break for $14.98/kg. Creamy honey sells for the coming year as well, our chances of being same amount and a bottle of Buckwheat able to operate all our Breakfasts and Bars Honey is only $19.98/kg. She/he will love does not look possible. We need to find a you forever if you give him/her this sweet fun and safe way to continue our service. T:15" treat and, if you are nice, she/he may even can do more share it with you! Rotary Continues to Meet by Zoom harm than Like most other groups, Church Boards, Service Clubs, and many businesses, our Rotary meetings are all being held by Zoom. They take place the first and third Tuesday of each month and you think. all Rotarians are welcome to participate. For information on participating send a message to our e-mail account at [email protected] and we will tell you Photo: Our first donated ‘door prize’ how to get on board. for our Green No Dinner Dinner. It is We still have lots to talk about a Velata Raclette Electric Grill (valued and are hoping that, once this Covid-19 around $150.00). Pandemic is under control, we can get back to work with our many activities Here is how it works: that people look forward to every year. Hopefully, we will be able to have our • You purchase a spot at our Green Pancake/Big Breakfasts at the Beach and No Dinner Dinner for $15.00 each by either support the many activities held in the sending an e-transfer for the number of Rotary Hall as we have done for so many spots you need to our treasurer at our years. Our local Rotary Club was formed email address [email protected] in 1954 here and has been supporting our clearly indicating your name, address, community ever since. and phone number. You can also send a cheque to our address: Rotary Club Cathryn Buckley, our club President of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Box 305, has kept us working and has done a great Lion’s Head, Ontario. Please remember to job at keeping our club together and as include your address and phone number. active as we can be throughout this time. We will always make sure we are doing • Each name is eligible for some nice things in a safe and responsible manner door prizes. We will be posting pictures on to look after our communities and our our Facebook page of the door prices as members’ health and safety. they come in. Remember to ‘like’ us on Facebook • You make your own dinner at at the Rotary Club of Northern Bruce home that night…corn beef and cabbage, Peninsula and keep up to date on steak, lobster, pork loin, salmon…. you ȓIEVEQEWOȅEWL]SYVLERHW happenings in our club. decide but make it wonderful and dress in GREEN! and physically distance to stop Rotary’s GREEN No Dinner • We will report the amount raised from the event and the winners of the XLIWTVIEHSJ(4:.)Ȧȟ Dinner door prizes on our Facebook page that We have exciting news to share!! The night and in the following issue of the Xå±ųĹĵŅųå±ƋŅĹƋ±ųĜŅţϱxÏŅƴĜÚěŏŀ Rotary Club of Northern Bruce Peninsula Bruce Peninsula Press. We will, of course, just decided to hold a GREEN No Dinner contact the winners when the door prizes Dinner to Celebrate SAINT PATRICK’S are drawn at 7:00 p.m. the evening of the DAY on Tuesday, March 17th. No Dinner Dinner. 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None 1 The Bruce Peninsula Press #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 page 15 Tobermory Legion Branch 290 News: Ukrainian Take Out Dinner SOLD OUT! Submitted by talking about undertaking this take out get tickets. For that we apologize, but at Pick up for the dinner is at the Elaine Sinha dinner, we had to decide on the number 150 tickets we are making 300 cabbage branch from 4:00 - 5:30 pm in the back As this is of tickets to be printed and that the rolls and for perogies 8x... whoa that’s a parking lot (37 Legion Street) and the being written we cooks could prepare a meal for. The lot of perogies! details have been worked out to keep are still in lockdown in the province with number decided on was 150, which is Happily all of the food is being traffic flowing and distance requirements the very real possibility that it could be a lot for Oksana Zhuravel and her mom prepared in a commercial kitchen, there in place. extended again. Everyone certainly hopes (Momma), along with help, to cook for will be a list of all ingredients posted on Once again, sorry to those who were not but that is for others to decide. but the number had to be set and 150 our website under Special Events and the left out, thank you to those who supported seemed reasonable. Well, thanks to the What is known though is the borscht, which can be eaten hot or cold, this event and bon appetit. great support of this community we sold will be fully cooked but served cold. It is Ukrainian Dinner is ready for pick up out and unfortunately have had to turn Visit our website: www. February 10. When the Executive was delicious like this, but equally delicious tobermorylegion.org or see us on Facebook. many people away who were hoping to when heated at home. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 202 Lion’s Head News: Veteran’s Organization Emergency Support Funding Received Submitted by Richard Smith, Bruce Grey Seniors’ 2. Sessions to Improve bone health, Your tax dollars support this micro President Branch 202 Lion’s Head cognition, quality of life and physical grant for Bruce Grey Seniors’ Centre Without Walls BGSCWWs through On behalf of the membership of function. (More information available at Centre Without Walls https://csep.ca/guidelines) the Ontario Ministry of Seniors and Branch 202 Lion’s Head, I would like Written by Sharron Colter Accessibility and the Older Adults Centres to wish everyone a very Happy and Safe 3. “If it is to be it is up to me!” (Rosalee Wishing everyone a happy healthy Associations of Ontario, OACAO. The New Year. Wysocki) We are responsible for our own Northern Bruce Peninsula Community 2021 as we work together to stay safe wellbeing. Participate to help keep yourself In December of last year Branch and stay well during the pandemic. I have Support Advisory Action Committee, safe, connected and well. Avoid feeling the NBPCSAAC has partnered with the Bruce 202 received $7,471.00 of funding described the Seniors’ Centre Without Walls winter blues, sad, lonely and alone. from the Federal Government under as a program open to all residents in Bruce Grey United Way to bring this program to the Veteran’s Organization Emergency Grey and on the Northern Bruce and South 4. Wellness is a state of mind not necessarily the Northern Bruce Peninsula. Support Funding. The amount of funding Bruce Peninsula. an absence of illness. ( Dr. Harpur) Phone in is toll free. Dial 1-877- Participate and improve your sense of was based on 7/12 of last year’s operating 806-9883. Listen for the prompt. Input The “Fun Seated Fitness” by Carolyn wellbeing. statement in the areas of insurance, Shannon from Niagara Falls is available the passcode 555617# on Mondays, utilities, administration, printing and either by phone or by zoom video, sponsored 5. The brain is a muscle. Let’s exercise Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:00 p.m. to communication costs. There were other by the Lion’s Head Legion Branch 202 it with laughter, deep breathing, moving, 1:45 p.m. Contact Sharron Colter at 519- expense areas like travel, wages and and the NBP Community Support Advisory talking, trivia games, thinking, questioning 793-3473 or [email protected] in you benefits that did not apply to our branch. and Action Committee, NBPCSAAC. and accepting. have any questions. The 7/12 figure was arrived at by Dominion Why has this program been Command based upon branch expenses from March to September, 2020. introduced to all residents? On January 11, MP Alex Ruff, The reasons for and benefits of the Constituency Assistant Cameron Bruce, SCWWs’ Program may be: Branch presidents in Zones C-3 and C-4 1. To invite your participation that (including me) who had received funding, may present a lower risk of mortality, and the Commanders of those zones held cardiovascular disease, hypertension, a virtual meeting in which all of us were type 2 diabetes, several cancers, anxiety, given an opportunity to thank MP Ruff depression, dementia, weight gain, adverse for his support in getting the branches blood lipid profile, falls and fall-related this funding, as well as to the federal injuries. (Research from Queens University, government for providing the funding. the Public Health Agency of Canada and Participaction.)

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Reporter’s Notebook: of Quebec, the Maritimes, Manitoba, There were at least 24 incidents of visitors but that a lockable gate (allowing access to Cape Chin South Alberta, British Columbia and, in spite engaging in this activity over the past year. emergency vehicles) kept the cars out and of the border~crossing ban, the states of Continued from page 3 We even sent the municipality a photo of a cement barrier reduced ATV traffic to Washington, Ohio and Michigan”. one such visitor loading the back of his near zero. They request a similar solution of signs clearly banning public access, Their conclusion, characteristically truck with stones. One visitor who was at 60 Carter Road. visitors continued to drive their vehicles droll and polite: “Clear signage, by itself, loading the bags of his ATV with stones They would also request a good deal onto the property, ignoring posted signage has proven to be an ineffective way of was reminded that he was breaking both of signage. They would like “clear signage and visiting the shoreline almost every regulating activity at the public access”. municipal and provincial laws in doing indicating: PUBLIC ACCESS PARKING day of the ban. The number of visitors Overnight camping happened so. He pointed out that there were no on the west side of Carter Road directly continued to increase throughout the frequently, despite clear signage forbidding signs posted stating such violations and south of the access, a wide shoulder month of April and into May. We were it. “One couple from Alberta were observed continued to do so. He was soon joined by that currently exists with space for 4 or astounded by the sheer number of early one morning outside their large a family member who joined him in loading 5 vehicles and signage on the gate that visitors...” recreational trailer taking their picture the bags of a second ATV with stones. You clearly states that littering, overnight will recall that we asked council last July At the height of season, “75 to 100 beside the NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING camping, fires, removal of shore stone to post signs clearly stating the laws about vehicles were accessing the property on a sign.” and dumping of waste on this property are removing shore stone and the fines for weekly basis”. But a lack of signage is even worse. violations of municipal and provincial law doing so. That did not happen.” with the appropriate fines listed. “According to license plates “Shoreline is disappearing,” the Robinsons The Robinsons point out that similar viewed on the property, visitors were write, “but it is not just because of rising Council will have similar — if less problems were occurring at the end of coming from the GTA, municipalities of lake levels. Over the years, vehicles have well articulated — issues at many other Carter Road, where it abuts White Bluff/ Kitchener, Guelph, Hamilton, Windsor been able to access this property and water accesses in MNBP. Smokey Head Provincial Nature Reserve and other parts of Ontario, the provinces remove shore stone from Cape Chin South. Mixed Results for Local Students During Pandemic On-Line Learning By Jasmine Brough, was excited to return back to in-person given. She acknowledged the assistance Board entirely online. However, doing Bruce Peninsula Press learning once again. parents had provided for their young her online teaching at school vs. at On December 26th Bruce Peninsula Like many students right now, children at home. “Of course teaching home has its differences. Just being District School and St. Edmunds Public Morgan Clark is trying to complete her final or learning online has its difficulties at school and getting that bit of social School were mandated to temporarily year in high school during a pandemic. but I definitely got some good interaction with students close along with every other school in things out of it too. I feel like makes a big difference. While Morgan described switching to online again “Of course Ontario due to the rise in pandemic as an “oh no” moment for her. Knowing the I got to know my students a at school, she also plays a numbers. Therefore online learning expectations are higher in grade 12, she little better.” teaching role in secondary student became a reality for students K-12. The was worried it would be harder for her to After 3 weeks of online or learning support which she was eager efficacy of computer learning from home get all her work done in her comfortable French instruction Martha online has its to get back to. Reflecting has had mixed results for teachers and and distracting home setting. “I try to set McLay was glad to be back at difficulties on her new online teaching students alike. myself short goals, like get this much done school on January 25th. Being but I definitely reality, Tara remarked about how she missed that personal For grade 11 student Marissa before lunch then work until this point in able to walk from classroom got some good the afternoon”. Morgan could admit she to classroom is a blessing connection she got to have Mielhausen, learning online was a things out of it with students in a classroom. relatively smooth transition – being tech was missing all those extracurriculars, after a few weeks of having to too. I feel like like being on a sports team, that she would jump around online. “As the Reflecting on a positive side of savvy was a big advantage for her when I got to know the pandemic she said “We are learning from home. However internet have liked to be a part of in her final year. weeks went on I learned a lot my students a “It’s a way to step back from school and about how to run the program so lucky to live here, the fact issues were a battle. “It’s a constant little better.” that we’ve got this beautiful battle of Wi-Fi between my siblings and force yourself to do something active. It’s and use my resources to do the whole experience of going on a bus or more interactive activities place where we can get outside I trying to do online school. Then my is pretty remarkable.” parents are trying to run their business on in cars to the games, it’s just a lot of fun.” online and really engage the that same internet connection.” Despite Morgan is hoping to pursue biology in her students in French games or songs.” Whether it’s teaching or learning broadband connection issues Marissa post-secondary studies this fall. Martha reflected on the challenges posed online, everyone is going to have a different was extremely positive about how she For some teachers, online learning by internet issues both in her home and approach and experience. Students’ felt her school year was going. She was came with learning of its own. In the process in many of her students’ households. participation in online education is very complimentary towards her teachers of trying to teach her senior kindergarten/ However Martha wrapped it up well in going to shape and define them and who she could tell were working so hard grade 1 class online, Connie Radbourne one relatable sentence, “We all had to their extremely technology-driven world. given the circumstances. Marissa spoke had to learn how to use the online teaching make the most of a tough situation”. In times like these it becomes important about how she wished she had gotten to platform. She knows that for students at Transitioning to teaching online in to stay positive and know that there will finish her Outers year with the annual this age learning online is more than just January didn’t cause a drastic change be a day when local schools can return trip to Algonquin.“Being an Outer and paying attention to the screen; it’s having a in Tara Stanton’s course delivery. Since to normal. However for the time being, going on those trips is a tradition not only device, knowing how to log on and knowing September Tara has been teaching we show admiration for those in the at school but within my family.” Marissa how to access the resources they are students across the Bluewater School education system making the best of it. Tax Preparation for 2021 at The Meeting Place Tobermory

Submitted by Jace Weir • Thursday at The Meeting Place of your landlord. Please also bring your or grandchildren in your care, their The Community Volunteer Income between 9:00 am and 10:00 am Notice of Assessment for 2019 and your information must be included (name, Tax Program (CVITP) provides free tax Other drop-off times will be by copy of your tax summary from 2019. DOB, SIN). preparation of your personal income appointment only. If you are a new client, your address as ATTENTION: If you have previous tax for qualified people. If you have a of December 31, 2020, your birth date, Please bring your current (2020) tax preparation experience, and you simple tax situation, and your income phone number and SIN. If you are a tax slips (T4’s, T5’s, etc.), your property would like to become a CVITP volunteer, is $35,000 or less for one person, up to couple, both tax returns must be done at tax bill (final) for 2020, or rent paid for please contact Jace Weir at 519-596- $45,000 for two people, plus $2,500 for the same time. If you have minor children the calendar year, including the name 2057 or [email protected]. each additional person (child), then you may qualify. Your tax situation is simple if you have no income, or if your income comes from any of these sources: -employment A Family Business -pension -benefits such as the Canada Pension Serving the Peninsula Plan, disability insurance, employment ® since 1907 insurance, and social assistance Your Hometown Advantage -registered retirement income funds (RRIFs) -support payments MEAT PRODUCE DELI BAKESHOP -scholarships, fellowships, bursaries or BBQ Cuts Available, Fruit/Vegetable Trays Rotisserie Chicken, Gluten Free Breads grants Fresh Whitefish, Organic Chicken Wings, Custom Cake Orders -interest (under $1,000) Call Ahead with Your Fruit/Vegetables Pre-made Requests sandwiches & Subs This year, tax preparation will begin Wednesday, March 3rd, at The Meeting Place, 20 Centennial Drive, CUSTOMERS: NOW HIRING FOR SPRING/SUMMER Tobermory. Karla Trudgen, Community One Customer Per Group/Family. Information and Resource Coordinator, Limit of 25 Customers in Store will be contacting clients from previous NOW HIRING A MEAT CUTTER, Full-Time Year Round. Please Follow Floor Arrows. Keep 2 tax years directly to coordinate the Health Benefits to be discussed with applicants upon request. drop-off of tax documents. Due to the Metre Distance. Wear a Mask pandemic, tax returns will be processed off site, and not in person. If you have CURBSIDE PICK UP: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday's not previously had your taxes prepared Please phone in advance to place an order. Or phone in to get our email address to email your orders in. by a tax volunteer at The Meeting Place, please contact Karla at 519-596-2313 to arrange an appropriate drop-off date. Closed Family Day Monday February 15th Drop-off times are as follows: OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | CLOSED SUNDAYS • Wednesday at The Meeting Place WATCH FOR OUR WEEKLY FLYER OR CHECK ONLINE AT WWW.FOODLAND.CA between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. 7 Webster St. Lion’s Head | 519-793-3415 | Follow us on Facebook The Bruce Peninsula Press #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 page 17 Friends of the Lion’s Head Library Distribute Books to Local Youth

Submitted by Donna Hambleton, 125 books were distributed to children Friends of the Lion’s Head Library from Lion’s Head and area! Friends of the Lion’s Head Library Friends recently made a donation to was certainly busy during the month of assist in funding a new take home activity December. With Covid restrictions in place program which will benefit children and we sadly missed giving books to children adults of all of Bruce County, Friends is after the Santa Claus parade. So instead, also supporting a monthly gift certificate books were taken to the Bruce Peninsula draw that was held at the end of December Family Centre and distributed to the 2020. Congratulations to December’s children by the staff. Also, children and lucky winners and good luck to those teen books were placed in the Christmas entering the draw over the next few food hampers provided by the Lion’s Head months. and District Food Bank. Overall more than We remain hopeful that our annual book sale will be on for this summer. Please save any books you may wish to donate and hold onto them at your home. As much as we appreciate your enthusiasm, books cannot be dropped off at the library due to lack of space. If you know of any space(s) that may be Photo: Children from Bruce Peninsula Family Centre display the books they available for storage received from Friends of the Lion’s Head Library. of books or you would like to volunteer space, please contact Donna Hambleton at hambleton1@ HOUSEHOLD AND eastlink.ca or 519-793-4612. SMALL BUSINESS Further book sale information will be PICK UP posted as soon as possible. AND DELIVERY Please be sure to check out the Pick up and delivery of library’s website almost any size parcel at http://library. brucecounty. from Owen Sound on.ca/ for further to Tobermory and information on what the Lion’s Head anywhere in between! Photo: Volunteers at the Lion’s Head and District Food Library has to offer. Bank prepare books to place in Christmas 2020 food 519-534-2506 | 519-793-4013 | [email protected] hampers. BRUCE PENINSULA REAL ESTATE TEAM

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Suggested Improvements cliff. The strip is Downtown Tobermory about 50 metres long Continued from page 3 and varies from 3 to 8 metres wide. Chamber President Kent Wilkens Wilkens suggests looks out on the head of Little Tub this would make an Harbour every day from his home/art amazing public area, gallery (Golden Gallery). He brought a suitable for benches, new suggestion to the Feb 4 Executive picnic tables and a Meeting: landscape two areas on the harbour-view railing south side of the harbour to create space you could lean for benches, picnic tables and places against. It could be to stand at a railing, overlooking the a wooden deck like harbour. the lookouts between This would offer a way to add Lee’s Fisheries and “awesome ambiance to the harbour the Grandview; and make use of unused areas without alternatively a stone interfering with parking or traffic”. wall could be built along the top of the There is a narrow triangle of land cliff to form a terrace between the cenotaph, the walkway and which could be Bay Street (see photo, page 3). Wilkens grassed or cobbled. pointed out that this area is currently Either way, it could occupied by invasive pine trees that give a couple of were originally planted as ornamental hundred people a shrubs but have grown into unpleasant, place to sit or stand spreading trees, crowding out people to just soak in the and other plants. Removing them would romance of the place. allow the area to be grassed or cobbled. With a few benches added it would Expect to hear become quite inviting. more about this idea as the winter wears On the north side of the walkway, on. there is a sloping area above the shoreline Photo: Aerial photo image of the head of Little Tub Harbour in Tobermory, showing locations of proposed improvements.

Photo: What is the view like now on the south side of Little Tub Harbour in Tobermory? Photo: What would the view be like from a clifftop terrace?

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Photo: South side of Tobermory’s Little Tub Harbour – trees along the edge of the low cliff are native cedars; the spreading trees behind them are invasive “ornamental” pines. Neighbouring landowner Kent Wilkens suggests removing the invasive pines and putting in benches (right hand part of photo) and a terrace or deck along the cliff edge (centre and left portion of photo). We’re working to ensure small businesses can keep employing people and serving their communities now and when COVID-19 HOFSTRANDL T CONTRACTING D. is behind us.

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Photo: Brothers Mason and Ashten Sherman with their bird houses. Proceeds from2020 the bird Was house Goingsales went toTo the Be An Excellent Year Lion’s Head & District Foodbank. Way to go guys! Published by Tobermory Press Inc. Tourism andthe COVID-19 perfect vacation destination and By John Francis travellers will choose NBP instead of Miller Lake Resident Sews and Donates Over going on airplanes and cruises to exotic 1,500 Cloth Face Masks To Community “It appeared that 2020 was going destinations.’ to be an excellent year. Bookings and Marydale Ashcroft runs two stores deposits in January and February were in Lion’s Head: The Dandy Lion gift shop ahead of last year,” said Wilfred Laman and Aunt Donkey’s Toys and Games. of Lion’s Head Beach Motel. Since then, She serves a different clientele — mainly “the phones have stopped ringing and to locals and cottagers — and hopes to be date we have lost over 200 reservations “partially open” for curbside pickup and from March through August. 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MNBP COUNCIL MINUTES Councillor Myles: Yes Committee Minutes- March 27, 2020- at 3:00 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 of Dec 21, 2020 Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Noted and filed The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: b) personal Mayor McIver: Yes 10. Todd Smith, Minister of Children, cont’d from page 13 Community and Social Services- Release matters about an identifiable individual The Clerk announced that the motion of Building a Strong Foundation for including Municipal or local board Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes was carried. Success, Reducing Poverty in Ontario members and d) labour relations or employee negotiations (Organization Mayor McIver: Yes Carried (2020-2025) - Noted and filed Review and Former Administration Staff The Clerk announced that the motion 11. Rural Ontario Municipal Association- member – Accounts Receivable Clerk). was carried. OTHER BUSINESS ROMA Annual Conference- Staff and The Clerk proceeded to call and record Councillor Golden asked the CAO to Council to review Carried the votes of Council: consult with Parks Canada regarding Moved by L. Golden Resolution #47-25- 17. Resolution- Grey Sauble the Municipality’s requirement for all 2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen Councillor Golden: Yes Conservation Parks Canada awarded RFPs to obtain a Councillor Mielhausen: Yes business license with the Municipality, THAT the correspondence items #2 and RE: Provincial Bill 229- Protect, when implemented. #4-11 be received for information, as Councillor Myles: Yes printed, and circulated. Support and Recover from The Clerk suggested postponing Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), The Clerk proceeded to call and record Volunteer Recognition Day to the fall of Mayor McIver: Yes 2020 (Deferred from December 2021 due to the votes of Council: Councillor Golden: Yes The Clerk announced that the motion 7, 2020 Council meeting) COVID-19. The format of the event will was carried. Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #47- be discussed in the future pending Councillor Mielhausen: Yes COVID-19 guidelines. Carried 19-2020 Seconded by L. Golden Councillor Myles: Yes The CAO advised that municipal RECONVENE FROM “CLOSED SESSION” THAT Council receives the attached Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes TO RESUME COUNCIL MEETING resolution, as information. COVID-19 communications will recommence as the Province has issued Mayor McIver: Yes Moved by L. Golden Resolution #47-28- The Clerk proceeded to call and record a lockdown starting on December 26, The Clerk announced that the motion 2020 Seconded by M. Myles the votes of Council: 2020. Council mentioned the concept of was carried. THAT Council reconvenes from Closed Councillor Golden: Yes staying at your primary residence during the lockdown. Carried Session at 4:27 p.m. and resumes the Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Council meeting. Councillor Myles: Yes CORRESPONDENCE READING OF BY-LAWS The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council: Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes 1. Elizabeth Thorn- Bruce Peninsula Moved by M. Myles Resolution #47-26- Biosphere Association- Funding for 2020 Seconded by D. Myles Councillor Golden: Yes Mayor McIver: Yes Bayside Astronomy Program THAT the following listed by-law be given Councillor Mielhausen: Yes The Clerk announced that the motion Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #47- 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading and enacted: was carried. Councillor Myles: Yes 23-2020 Seconded by L. Golden 2020-107 BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT Carried THAT Council approves a $2,000 THE COMMUNITY SAFETY & WELL- Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes 18. Resolution- Town of Carleton Community Grant to the Bruce BEING PLAN WITH THE COUNTY Mayor McIver: Yes Place Peninsula Biosphere Association to OF BRUCE, COUNTY OF GREY assist in funding the Bayside Astronomy AND PARTICIPATING LOWER TIER The Clerk announced that the motion RE: Request that the Government Program. MUNICIPALITIES, INCLUDING THE was carried. MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE Carried of Ontario prioritize children The Clerk proceeded to call and record PENINSULA and childcare as part of its post the votes of Council: Mayor McIver advised that Council 2020-108 BEING A BY-LAW TO pandemic recovery plan and Councillor Golden: Yes had been provided an overview on the PROHIBIT AND REGULATE PUBLIC Organizational Review report from Ward provide increased funding to Councillor Mielhausen: Yes NUISANCE WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY & Uptigrove Consulting and Human OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA childcare providers Councillor Myles: Yes Resources and staff was given direction 2020-112 BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND with respect to a human resources Moved by M. Myles Resolution #47-20- Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes 2020 Seconded by L. Golden BY-LAW NO. 2002-54, AS AMENDED, matter pertaining to a former staff Mayor McIver: Yes BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING member. THAT Council supports Resolution The Clerk announced that the motion BY-LAW FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF Due to technical difficulties, Council #1-132-10 from the Town of Carleton NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA AS Place with respect to a request that was carried. was unable to resume the open Zoom IT RELATES TO THE REMOVAL OF meeting to adjourn following Closed the Government of Ontario prioritize Carried THE HOLDING (H) ZONE PROVISION children and childcare as part of its post Session. 2. Elaine Blau- Turnaround Parking and – PART LOT 44 CONCESSION 5 WBR pandemic recovery plan and provide ST. EDMUNDS AS IN R400503 AND increased funding to childcare providers. Safety- The CAO will present a report ADJOURNMENT on outstanding parking areas at the PART 1 3R580 T/W R400503 EXCEPT The Clerk proceeded to call and record PART 1 3R3008; NORTHERN BRUCE Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #47- January 11, 2021 Council meeting, such 29-2020 Seconded by M. Myles the votes of Council: as Grant Watson Drive, McCurdy Drive, PENINSULA 10 BOBS HARBOUR ROAD Big Tub Road and Sandy Beach. (ST. EDMUNDS), MUNICIPALITY OF THAT the meeting adjourns at 4:29 p.m. Councillor Golden: Yes NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA Councillor Mielhausen: Yes 3. Mayor Michael Vandersteen- Great The Clerk proceeded to call and record Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative 2020-114 BEING A BY-LAW TO the votes of Council: Councillor Myles: Yes CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #47- THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION Councillor Golden: Yes Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes 24-2020 Seconded by L. Golden OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Mayor McIver: Yes THAT Council supports the Great Lakes BRUCE PENINSULA HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020 Councillor Myles: Yes The Clerk announced that the motion and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative as per was carried. a letter from Mayor Michael Vandersteen The Clerk proceeded to call and record Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes dated December 14, 2020. the votes of Council: Carried Mayor McIver: Yes The Clerk proceeded to call and record Councillor Golden: Yes The Clerk announced that the motion 19. Resolution- Hamilton City Council the votes of Council: Councillor Mielhausen: Yes was carried. RE: Request for an Interim Cap Councillor Golden: Yes Councillor Myles: Yes Carried on Gas Plant and Greenhouse Gas Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Pollution Councillor Myles: Yes Mayor McIver: Yes Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #47- Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes 21-2020 Seconded by L. Golden The Clerk announced that the motion Mayor McIver: Yes was carried. THAT Council receives the attached resolution, as information. The Clerk announced that the motion Carried was carried. The Clerk proceeded to call and record Mayor McIver advised that Council was Carried moving into closed meeting pursuant to the votes of Council: ® and Section 239 of The Municipal Act, 2001, Offering Quality Parts Councillor Golden: Yes 4. General (Ret’d) Rick Hillier- COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force- Noted as amended, for the following reasons: Professional Service Councillor Mielhausen: Yes and filed b) personal matters about an identifiable to all makes of individual including Municipal or local Councillor Myles: Yes 5. AMO Communications- AMO Policy board members and d) labour relations ATV’s, Marine Engines Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Update- Initial Vaccination Approach AG or employee negotiations (Organizational & Snowmobiles Annual Report, Wetland Conservation Mayor McIver: Yes Review and Former Administration Staff Program- Noted and filed member – Accounts Receivable Clerk). Certified Marine & Small Engine Technician The Clerk announced that the motion 6. ISEO Community Engagement- With over 30 years experience! was carried. Regional Electricity Forum- January 20, CLOSED SESSION Carried 2021- Noted and filed Moved by L. Golden Resolution #47-27- We can help you with your ATV & Snowmobiling needs. 20. Resolution- Municipality of 7. Grey County- Grey Bruce Local 2020 Seconded by M. Myles Southwest Middlesex Immigration Partnership Partner THAT Council move into closed meeting Helmets, gloves, balaclavas, grip warmers, Council- batteries, belts, sliders, spark plugs, etc.. RE: Drainage Matters CN Rail November 4, Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #47- 2020- Noted 22-2020 Seconded by M. Myles and filed THAT Council supports Resolution 8. Public Health #2020-274 from the Municipality of Grey Bruce Southwest Middlesex with respect Media Release- to drainage matters regarding the COVID-19 WINTER HOURS Canadian National Railway (CN Rail). and Children’s Playdates BY CHANCE OR APPOINTMENT The Clerk proceeded to call and record & Birthday the votes of Council: Celebrations- 141 Burma Road 6 km straight west of Ferndale Councillor Golden: Yes Noted and filed Councillor Mielhausen: Yes 9. Source 519-793-6464 Protection [email protected] The Bruce Peninsula Press #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 page 21 Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula SPECIAL Council Meeting (Electronic) January 11, 2021 – Budget Draft #1

Members Present: Mayor Milt McIver, for a lounge area be needed in 2021; however, some will Airport: remain in certain locations Deputy Mayor Debbie Myles (via Zoom/ Cathy Addison returned to the meeting in person), Councillor Laurie (Smokey) • Staff is proposing to eliminate the Airport at 9:58 a.m. • Potential for an outdoor ice rink in Golden, Councillor James Mielhausen, Manager position Tobermory for recreational use; the ice Councillor Megan Myles • Proposing a $70,000 self-serve fueling Lion’s Head Doctor’s Clinic: rink could be in the ball diamond and Staff Present: Peggy Van Mierlo-West, station • There was no discussion on the Lion’s would cost approximately $60,000 or more; further investigation is required Chief Administrative Officer, Cathy • Blue Heron Tours has indicated that they Head Doctor’s Clinic Addison, Clerk, Tessa Swanton, Deputy will not be operating in 2021 • The outdoor ice rink could be rented Clerk, Troy Cameron, Public Works Tobermory Medical Services or purchased; community groups/ • Building a storage building on site to Manager, Wendy Elliott, Chief Building Building: organizations could get involved Official free up space in the hanger for additional planes • A building condition assessment is a Tobermory Community Centre: Others Present: Nil valuable tool and is included in the 2021 • Consider allocating funds for the pilot’s • $20,000.00 is budgeted for venting and Note: Some members of Council and staff Budget lounge repairs at the Airport elsewhere, air circulation were present in the council chamber such as for a lounge at the Lion’s Head • Use information from the Asset and the meeting was held via zoom, an Harbour or to fund committees Management Plan, building condition • The Tobermory Information Centre is electronic platform, for members of the assessment and usage data to make reviewing a separate door entry at this public to attend. • The Community Services Manager can decisions time comment on funds that would be required Note: In the absence of the ability to vote to do some work to the Airport lounge The Meeting Place: • A grant application has been submitted by a show of hands, in accordance with for upgrades to the kitchen and staff are By-law No. 2018-73, Section 2(dd), Council • Use the Strategic Plan to guide projects • The heat pump needs replaced awaiting notice of approval votes will be recorded for resolutions Tobermory Harbour: • The building is not well insulated and Lion’s Head Campground: presented at electronic Council meetings. is used often • Operating revenues have decreased in • Darryl Robins was working on the Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and 2020 (due to COVID-19) • Hydro is expensive at the facility General Nature Thereof sewage system and staff are awaiting • Fuel sales and transient wharfage were • Work towards combining the daycare requirements from the Ministry prior to Due to technical difficulties regarding lower in 2020 than previous years and school in Tobermory; then the making improvements Wi-Fi interruptions, there was a delay in daycare building could be sold or utilized • Council will review and approve the calling the meeting to order. • The Tobermory Harbour does not differently generate as much revenue as the Lion’s scope of the request for proposals (RFP) Mayor McIver called the meeting to Head Harbour • Funds are being allocated to buildings for the Waterfront Master Plan order at 9:21 a.m. Council members that are in rough shape were reminded to disclose any pecuniary • The Community Services Manager will • The campground was overcrowded in interest and the general nature thereof consider operating costs when preparing • Additional funding from the Jumpstart 2020 that may arise during the meeting. an overview of the harbours in the future program may be available for capital improvements within the daycare itself Arena: • Work towards the harbours being self- excluding an administration space Approval of the Agenda sufficient • There was no discussion on the Arena Deputy Mayor Myles entered the meeting Moved by M. Myles Resolution #01-01- • Staff will be working with the Department Tobermory and Lion’s Head Library: 2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen in-person at 10:15 a.m. of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in regard • There was no discussion on the THAT the content of the agenda be to a solution for wharf conditions on the • The Bluewater District School Board Tobermory and Lion’s Head Library approved as printed. south side of the harbour would have to apply for funding from the Jumpstart program if the intention was Ferndale Information Centre: The Clerk proceeded to call and record the Lion’s Head Harbour: to utilize funding for the St. Edmunds votes of Council: • Facilities staff provide snow removal if • Planning for a kayak launch/kayak dock Public School an event is scheduled Councillor Golden Yes at the Lion’s Head Harbour and purchase Parks & Recreation: Councillor Mielhausen Yes a kayak rack that holds eight kayaks St. Edmunds Museum: • The fencing was effective in the summer • There was no discussion on the St. Councillor Megan Myles Yes • Consider charging a fee for kayak months as part of the Goose Management launches Edmunds Museum Deputy Mayor Myles Yes Plan; however, the geese were excessive in • Determine if the kayak launch will be the fall of 2020 Rotary Hall: Mayor McIver Yes utilized as launching off the shore is • Continue the Goose Management Plan • The Community Services Manager The Clerk announced that the motion popular into the fall months to save the Lion’s has prepared a report for Council this was carried. • If paid parking is implemented, only Head Harbour afternoon regarding work to be completed Carried charge for parking once • Consider investing in a new fence and at the Rotary Hall, such as insulation Adoption of the Minutes • Residents park for free and boaters are implementing an additional measure to • Additional signage needed overall; grants provided a parking pass control the geese next season There are no Minutes to adopt for Special are available for signage beautification Council Meeting No. 21-01, January 11, • Installed boards on the lighthouse as • Investigate how other areas are handling • Apply for funding for Wi-Fi in downtown 2021. a temporary fix; discussed hiring an similar situations regarding geese Tobermory through the Rural Economic engineer to advise how to protect the Public Meeting • Improve landscaping around the Lion’s Development (RED) fund; add the RED lighthouse from stones hitting the sides Head Harbour; investigate how this would funds to the 2021 Budget There is no Public Meeting for Special • Consider hiring an engineer to study the affect geese (attract or deter?) • Invest some funds to assist the NpCoWork Council Meeting No. 20-45, November whole area including the beach, harbour 25, 2020. • Approximately $14,000.00 in savings space and lighthouse is possible if the portable washrooms are Delegation • Staff will begin working on the docks in placed in Tobermory as per a delegation MNR House: There is no Delegation for Special Council the spring request from the Tobermory and District • The County owns the MNR house Chamber of Commerce building Meeting No. 20-45, November 25, 2020. • Work/improvements are needed for the walkway from the beach to the harbour • Some portable washrooms were placed Consideration of Agenda as it is a well-used area in response to COVID-19 and may not Continued on next page Items As a result of a hydro interruption, Deputy 1. Treasurer Report No. 21-01 Mayor Myles lost connection at this time. Cathy Addison left the meeting at 9:56 Re: 2021 Budget- Draft #1 a.m. Mayor McIver introduced the 2021 Budget • The Community Services Manager has and discussion was outlined as follows for Golden Dawn met with boaters and discussed their ideas each department: Senior Citizen Home Bruce Peninsula SEEKING PART TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM Family Centre Working 2-3 days per week, the Administrative Assistant will provide telephone reception support to our facility and administrative support to our The Bruce Peninsula Family Centre in Lion's Head is Management team. looking for a RECE, ECE student or person with Our preferred candidate will have: experience working in childcare. • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an o ce support role This position is a Part-time/Support position • Ability to handle sensitive and condential information • Customer service focus experience, ideally in a LTC environment • Excellent verbal & written communication skills Spring/Summer Season is also coming soon enough • Strong computer aptitude including MS O ce products and we will also be hiring; To apply, please forward your cover letter and resume to the attention of Send in your resumes ASAP Gerry Myles via email at [email protected] Deadline for applications is February 19, 2021. Interested in becoming an integral part of the community? We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates Send resume to [email protected] selected for interviews will be contacted. page 22 #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 The Bruce Peninsula Press

MNBP COUNCIL MINUTES the 2021 Budget • There has been some backlash from Councillor Golden Yes residents regarding the new process of Mayor McIver thanked Leo-Paul Frigault Councillor Mielhausen Yes Jan 11, 21 SPECIAL directing calls regarding missed collections from OCWA for his presentation on the and similar items to Waste Management; Councillor Megan Myles Yes cont’d from previous page 2021 Budget. the process is more efficient; quarterly Deputy Mayor Myles Yes • The agreement states that the building There was a break in the meeting at 12:08 reports will be provided to Public Works shall be kept in a habitable state or p.m. The Mayor informed that the meeting municipal staff from Waste Management Mayor McIver Yes demolished would reconvene following adjournment of regarding complaints The Clerk announced that the motion the Regular Council meeting scheduled to • Encourage the public to use the “report was carried. Community Development: begin at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon. a problem” feature on the website for Carried • The Music Series project is designed to The meeting reconvened at 1:49 p.m. complaints if they are unsatisfied after bring musicians to the Rotary Hall and speaking with Waste Management Other Business 911 Addressing: Tobermory Community Centre; attendees There was no Other Business for Special would pay a small ticket price to attend • There was no discussion on 911 Agriculture & Reforestation- Council Meeting No. 21-01, January 11, • The Music Series could include free Addressing Municipal Drains: 2021. concerts and community events Roads • Consider an information session Correspondence • Parks Canada Seabin Partnership; device • Grass mowing includes invasive species • Create a policy There is no Correspondence for Special aimed at filtering plastic that could be Council Meeting No. 21-01, January 11, used at the Tobermory Harbour spraying for phragmites • There has been an increase in requests for drainage cleanouts 2021. • Tobermory Daycare support; enter into • Asphalt has been moved from “capital” to a long-term funding agreement with the “maintenance” in the 2021 Budget • The Public Works Manager will consider Reading of By-Laws a discussion with local farmers and other daycares and the Tobermory and District • Gravel resurfacing has increased Moved by L. Golden Resolution #01-03- Chamber of Commerce Public Works Managers • Increases in the winter sand budget for 2021 Seconded by M. Myles • Council may want to discuss the materials Other discussion: THAT the following listed by-law be given sustainability of our daycares; fundraising • No funds have been allocated for certain 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading and enacted: may become more difficult in the future • Line painting is included in the budget for parking lots committees By-law No. 2021-07 • Water and taxes are charged to the Lion’s • Funds have not been included in the Head Family Centre • Safety devices and sign repairs require Being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings work 2021 Budget for The Housing Taskforce of the Special Council Meeting of the • The Parks and Recreation Mater Plan is Committee and consultant • The biggest project for 2021 is the Corporation of the Municipality of outdated and requires updating including • The Climate Action Committee was a public input session (using Bang the completion of the Isthmus Bay Road Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Monday, project asked to bring forward recommendations January 11, 2021 Table program) to Council for consideration • The environmental assessment and The Clerk proceeded to call and record the • Consider amalgamating the Waterfront • Choose fewer projects that can be Master Plan with the Parks and Recreation Stage 2 archaeological assessment are votes of Council: underway to be completed in 2021 with accomplished during the year Master Plan; the scope will be presented Councillor Golden Yes to Council for review public meetings to follow; a timeline • Next year’s Budget will include five-year should be received sometime next week plans Councillor Mielhausen Yes • The Rural Ontario Institute-Schools project still has $5,700 of funds to be • The Moore Street sidewalk from Bruce • The Public Works Manager was asked Councillor Megan Myles Yes Peninsula District School (BPDS) to the spent to gather some information on bridges Deputy Mayor Myles Yes hospital will be completed in 2021; cost and associated costs (a formal report is • The Asset Management Plan includes estimates are double what was anticipated prepared every two years) Mayor McIver Yes staff training and public consultation • Focus on allocating more funds to Moved by L. Golden Resolution #01-02- The Clerk announced that the motion • The Bang the Table program will be ready sidewalks 2021 Seconded by M. Myles was carried. to implement soon • All new sidewalk construction must meet THAT Council receives Draft #1 of the Carried accessibility standards Spruce the Bruce: 2021 Budget for the departments outlined Closed Session • The Public Works Manager was directed in this report; • There was no discussion on Spruce the There is no Closed Session for Special Bruce to prepare a report listing the highest AND THAT upon consideration of any priority sidewalks and roads projects to Council Meeting No. 21-01, January 11, comments or input received from the 2021. Streetscaping: be presented at the January 25, 2021 review, Council directs staff to make the Council meeting where discussion on • The retaining wall between The Sweet necessary revisions for Draft #2 to be Reconvene from “Closed Session” to the 1st draft of the 2021 Budget will be Shop and Tobermory Library is complete presented on February 8, 2021. Resume Council Meeting continued There was a break in the meeting at 11:24 The Clerk proceeded to call and record the There is no Closed Session for Special • A municipal road allowance will be a.m. votes of Council: registered on Hidden Valley Road for legal Continued on page 28 The meeting reconvened at 11:38 a.m. access to the closed McVicar Cemetery Mayor McIver welcomed Leo-Paul • Priority roads are listed on the Backlog Frigault to the meeting via Zoom. Leo- of Construction Needs chart It is with our sincere appreciation and hope, that gifts made to Paul Frigault presented the following to • Equipment has been included in the 2021 Council on behalf of Ontario Clean Water BRUCE PENINSULA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION Budget as several pieces of equipment will Agency (OCWA) regarding the Lakewood need to be repurchased in the next five in memory of a loved one, has provided some measure Sewer System, Tobermory Sewer System, years Lion’s Head Water System, and Other of comfort during a very difficult time. Water Systems. The spreadsheet titled • The future GIS/IT Coordinator could Memorial gifts assist in providing exceptional health care “6-year recommended capital/major assist with traffic count data right here, close to home. maintenance from 2021-2026” was • There is a 0.07% increase in the 2021 referenced. Budget for roads Bruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation • Sludge volume was not as high as • The roads budget will need to increase 369 Mary Street, Suite 101, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0 519-534-5856 anticipated (approximately half) at the in order to reduce the backlog and pay www.bphsfoundation.com Tobermory Lagoon for bridges • Had challenges with dissolved oxygen a • Increase the roads budget by 3-5% as few years ago the backlog is too high and unsustainable Downs & Son Funeral Home Ltd. • Purchased fire hydrants to add to the • Pinpoint roads on a map that are Lion’s Head distribution system susceptible to high impacts from severe • Put a hold on investing in small drinking storms and climate change AND water system • An agreement may be reached soon • Reviewed Lion’s Head Low Lift Station regarding Barrow Bay North Shore Road George Funeral Home Ltd. and Intake, Lion’s Head Water Treatment and it is a high priority Plant and Lion’s Head Water Distribution • Pros and cons of hiring additional roads System, staff versus hiring contractors • Want to add pressure tanks at the Tobermory Community Centre Streetlights: Caring • The Tobermory Primary Place Daycare • Backlog of streetlights to be repaired; a has an expensive small drinking water new contractor has been hired system • Less than 25% of municipal streetlights Compassionate • Reviewed the Little Tub Water Treatment are LED Plant • $25,000.00 is budgeted for new • Tobermory Wastewater; manhole streetlights in Pike Bay Respectful repairs—influent infiltration that comes Brenda Scott Steve Rogers from manholes that would require Waste Management – Collection Owner Managing Director maintenance and Landfills: • Budgeted $50,000.00 for a hydrant and • Increase in collection of recycling and Wiarton Lion’s Head Hepworth $30,000 for capital projects waste 430 Mary Street 71 Main Street 145 Queen St. West • OCWA has been looking at a Wastewater • Sell the front-load bins and purchase 519-534-0240 519-793-3115 519-935-2754 Master Servicing Plan; include funds in roll-off bins C lassi f i e d A d s

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Classified Ads: Obituaries: Up to 25 words - $15.00. Each additional word after 25 is 15 cents. Boxed ad no picture $75.00; with picture $100.00. Bold - 15 cents per word. Boxed ads are an additional $15.00. (up to 250 words, each additional word after is 15 cents). HELP WANTED HELP WANTED THANK YOU IN MEMORY Bruce Anchor Motel & Cruises in Tobermory, SweetWater Bay has openings for the 2021 Many thanks to all those kind & thoughtful Jack Tyndall – March 31, 1927 - Feb 17, 2020 ON, has the following positions available season in the positions of housekeeping, folks over the Christmas holidays for all the for the 2021 season: Cruises Manager, reception, prep cook and serving. Full lovely cards, calls, flowers and treats. So We’ll always remember that special smile, that Captains, First Mates, Deckhands/Tour time and part time positions are available. nice to be remembered, even a nice quilt. To caring heart, that warm embrace, you always Guides, Ticket Agents, Shuttle Bus Drivers, Send application to [email protected] my family, you’re great and thanks Judy & gave us. You being there for Mom and us, through good Housekeepers and Front Desk Clerks. Please Miller’s Family Camp is looking to fill 2 kids for all the nice food prepared. Thanks to email resume to [email protected] Peacock’s Grocery, Rick and his super staff. and bad times, no matter what. positions: summer student position and We’ll always remember you Dad The Blue Heron Company is seeking night security position for the 2021 season. Best wishes for a Happy and Safe 2021 to all, because they’ll never be another one hardworking energetic individuals for the The night security position is 35 hours a Bettie Adams week July and August, part time spring and to replace you in our hearts, and the following positions for the 2021 season: PS - again, I say thank you for all the lovely love we will always have for you. Housekeeper, Retail Sales Associate, Ticket fall. Summer student position is 30 hrs week flowers, cards and calls in the passing of my Sales Associate, Front Desk Associate, Bus beginning end of June to beginning of Sept. brother Oscar Gibbons who passed away in Time passes, Memories Driver, Parking Attendant, Island Personnel, Main responsibilities are cleaning, filling a beautiful retirement home. I thank the staff stay,Love Audrey & Family. Outdoor Maintenance Personnel, Boat Crew, wood box, and yard maintenance. For more who were so kind & thoughtful for his care and 150GT Captain and 150GT First Mate. Both full information email [email protected] to me as well. I will miss his visits on the phone. time and part time hours available. Top wages Tobermory Princess Hotel is looking for paid. Accommodations available. Please various positions for the 2021 season – To all, thank you, Bettie Adams “Happy Family Day” submit resumes to [email protected] Front desk clerk, housekeeping, 2021 season is on its way and Tobermory is the servers, kitchen staff, CLASSIFIED ADS from place to be! Escarpment Heights is looking sous chef, & line cook. Full time and part Contact Trudy at time positions available. Please email The Staff at the for full time & part time housekeepers to come 519-596-2658 join our team. Contact Megan at 519-377-1702 resume to info@tobermoryprincesshotel. com or call Tessie at 519-596-8282. or email us at [email protected] or Tobermory Press [email protected] The Tobermory Press will be closed McArthur Tree Removal is looking for full and SERVICES part time staff. Work available now. Experience to place your classified ad. Monday February 15th operating chainsaws and other equipment Dan’s Contracting - Over 30 years Up to 25 words for and we will reopen an asset. Must have valid G license. Salary experience. New cottages and homes. $15.00 + tax. Tuesday February 6th based on knowledge and experience. Email Additions and renovations. For more resume to [email protected] info or quotes call Dan at 519-592-5024. . OBITUARIES The Sweet Shop and Coffee Shop are looking Lion’s Head Massage for energetic, hardworking individuals 1 M o o r e S t r e e t , L i o n’s H e a d McCULLOUGH, David Manning peacefully with family by his side at Grey for the 2021 season! Positions available Registered Massage Therapist Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound Sunday morning January 10, 2021. include supervisors, baristas, cashiers Glenda Barber, RMT Dave McCullough of Miller Lake in his 72nd year. Cherished husband and ice cream scoopers. High paced and Call 519-379-5076 or and best friend of Rev. Sue McCullough (nee Terrett). Loved father fun work environment. Let’s make this www.GlendaBarber.com of Michael McCullough, Christopher (pre 1974) and step-father of the best summer yet! Send resumes to to book an appointment Michael Dennis (Emma), Patricia Dennis (Damien Steele) and Cherie [email protected] and apply today! Chabot (Leo). Adored grandfather of Amanda, Ashley, Nicholas, FOR RENT Michael Jr., Oliver and Sebastien and great grandfather of 4. Dear Tobermory Marine is looking for an THIS IS THE SIGN YOU’VE BEEN WAITING brother of Fran Wilson and Jim McCullough (Carol) and brother-in- apprentice marine mechanic, qualified law of Nancy Parker. Predeceased by parents Mildred (nee Bezeau) marine technician, detail person for FOR: Aunt Donkey’s is moving in with the Dandy Lion. Retail space available. May and Frank McCullough and brother Ted McCullough (pre 1982). Private spring. Please forward resumes to Jeff family arrangements entrusted to the George Funeral Home, Lion’s Head Krampien - Admin@tobermorymarine. 1st. 700 Sq. Ft. on Main Street in Lion’s Head. Contact: [email protected] Chapel, Lion’s Head. Expressions of remembrance to Christ Church com Top wages paid for the right person. Anglican, Lion’s Head or Chapman House Residential Hospice would be appreciated. Clark’s Marine & ATV Service is expanding THANK YOU Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through www.georgefuneralhome.com their team and seeks an experienced Licensed Marine Technician or Apprentice. There are not adequate words to express my SMITH: Peacefully, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia, on Monday, January 18, 2021, Robert This is an hourly seasonal position, full most heart-felt thanks for all the people who “Bob” Walker Smith, of Grand Bend, formerly of London and Tobermory, age 80. Beloved time from May 1st to October 31st, with have given of their time, their talents and their husband of Linda Ruth (Crozier) Smith. Loved father and father-in-law of Scott Smith of Port potential for additional hours in the shoulder loving support immediately before and after Alberni, B.C., Todd and Samantha Smith of London and step-father of Leanne Young and seasons. Please email or fax resume to: Dave’s death. To the ambulance crews who Brian Swim, William and Jun Evanson all of London, Andrea and John Milner of Markdale. [email protected] or 519-793-6464 faced such challenges in getting your job done Cherished grandpa of Jordynn Smith, Shan Evanson, Alex Evanson, Hayden Evanson and without injury to yourselves – thank you. You Mariah Milner. Dear brother-in-law of Monica and Bill Crozier of Nova Scotia. Remembered Year round, full time manager wanted! are a blessing to our community. To Dr. Williams by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Robert Stewart and Starting immediately. The Sweet Shop has and the ER nursing staff at Lion’s Head Hospital Jane Adele (Larin) Smith, brother Doug Smith. Bob worked for many years at Kelloggs in been making memories for over 40 years and – thank you for the swift care that you gave London. He loved his family and the time he spent in Tobermory in the summer and in Texas we want you to be part of our management Dave for the short time he was with you. To Dr. in the winter. At Bob’s request, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held team! We are growing and need a strong voice Young, the emergency room nursing staff, the at a later date, time and location to be announced. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry on our team that wants to join us in making The nursing staff (especially Becky) at the stroke Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) Sweet Shop a recognized brand. You have step down unit at the Owen Sound Hospital – to the Children’s Hospital, Huron Shores United Church, Grand Bend or a charity of your experience in the food and beverage industry thank you for your honesty, your compassion choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com and passion for good food made well. You are and your exceptional care for Dave and for me. an effective communicator and enthusiastic BRINKMAN, Dennis Lyall peacefully at Chapman House (Residential To Allen and Gisèle – thank you for getting me Hospice Grey Bruce) Thursday January 28, 2021. Dennis Brinkman team leader, honest and ethical. You have the home from Owen Sound safely and for helping enthusiasm and determination to see plans with the clean-up of the basement. To Brenda of Lion’s Head and formerly of London in his 78th year. Cherished through from conception to delivery. You have Scott and Steve Rogers at the George Funeral father of Debbie Brinkman and Chris Brinkman of Lion’s Head. Dear a strong background in food safety and have Home in Wiarton/Lion’s Head – thank you for brother of Lesley Brinkman of London and John (Elaine) Brinkman superior MS 365 skills. You can cost, forecast, the enormous amount of help you provided of Welland. Predeceased by parents Ann (nee Topolniski) and and manage budgets. Relevant degree or for me at a particularly tough time. To Carl Ernie Brinkman. Dennis will be forever missed by his furry friends certificate. Experience in HR preferred. $40- – thank you for being with me while I made Avalon and Alley. Drum on Dad. You will be forever missed and loved. $60,000 commensurate with experience. arrangements for Dave. To Russ Usher – thank Arrangements entrusted to the George Funeral Home, Lion’s Head Email [email protected]. Deadline to you for your swift response to an emergency Chapel, Lion’s Head. Expressions of remembrance to Chapman House submit applications February 19, 2021. of another kind. To my son, Mike – thank you (Residential Hospice Grey Bruce) would be appreciated. Messages of for coming to get Sophie so she would have condolence may be sent to the family through www.georgefuneralhome.com TOBERMORY WAVE ADVENTURES the love and attention she needs from you and is now recruiting staff for the 2021 summer her four-legged family. All of you have made SMITH, Clara peacefully with family by her side Wednesday afternoon season. We are a small, progressive tour this time of great sadness more bearable, and February 3, 2021. Clara Smith (nee Hellyer) of Lion’s Head in her 106th year. boat company that provide high quality, for that I give thanks and blessings to you all. She was raised in the Swan Lake area, daughter of the late Henry and educational and interactive tours along the “’tis better to have loved and lost than never Mary (Evens) Hellyer. She spent most of her life at her farm in Lindsay shores of Fathom Five Marine Park. On Township and the last few years had her own apartment in the Golden joining our 2021 team, you will be challenged to have loved at all” - Alfred Lord Tennyson Dawn Apartments in Lion’s Head. Beloved wife of the late Charles with an ever changing and stimulating work With love and gratitude, Smith (1975) and predeceased by her brothers William and Walter environment, which is fun and rewarding. Sue+ (McCullough) and family We are looking to fill the following positions: and sisters Venita Smith and Mary Williams. Dearly loved mother of 8 Office Assistant/Social Media Manager, children: Adelle Kyle of Lion’s Head, Mabel Krogh (Flemming pre 2004) must have great social skills and be tech The Bruce Peninsula Press of St. Catharines, Norma Brinkman (Gail) of Lion’s Head, Betty Crow savvy. Full and Part Time Boat Captains is published (Walter) of Alberta, Ted Smith (Leslea pre 2011), Roger Smith (Marion) of with preference given to <60 GT or higher, 20 times per year and delivered Nova Scotia, Marjorie Burley (Dave) of Stokes Bay and Ron Smith (Daphne) will also consider SVOP with experience. of Alberta. Cherished grandma of 17 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Missed free to every mailbox Boat Crew/Nature Guides with background in the by many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours. She enjoyed reading, sudoku, in Environmental Education or Adventure any puzzle from the newspapers, music and always enjoyed visits from her family. A graveside Tourism. All positions will require applicant Municipality of the Northern funeral service was conducted at the Eastnor Cemetery on Monday, February 8, 2021 at to have local accommodation. Training is Bruce Peninsula. 2:00 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the George Funeral Home, Lion’s Head Chapel Lion’s available for the right candidates. Please send Place your classified ad today. Head. Expressions of remembrance to Golden Dawn Nursing Home would be appreciated. resumes to [email protected] Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through www.georgefuneralhome.com page 24 #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 The Bruce Peninsula Press Service Directory & Information Centre

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See facebook.com/TMPTobermory for the full schedule. Custom Homes, Additions & Trivia Phone in  Mondays Feb. 15, Mar. 15, 22, 29; Fridays H Renovations thru March: 1–1:45pm IE ELL 1-877-806-9883, then input passcode 555617# RN YE Fun Seated Fitness   Mondays & Fridays 2–3pm E R Zoom by phone: 1-647-374-4685, ID 86980849744#, B CONTRACTING Passcode 987999# Zoom by video: Meeting ID 86980849744, Launch meeting, Passcode 987999 •sand •gravel•topsoil •bulldozing & backhoe Custom Builders on the Songs & Stories w/ Dr. Brian Taylor  Mondays Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8: 1–1:45pm •rockbreaking Bruce Peninsula 1-877-806-9883, then input passcode 555617# for over 20 years •licenced aerobic and standard Phone in  Speakers related to Health and Wellness, Wednesdays thru Feb. & Mar; Fridays Feb. 12, 19, 26: 1–1:45pm septic systems Call 519-793-3473 to register and receive more info. 1-877-806-9883, then input 555617# LION’S HEAD 519-793-3377 The Bruce Peninsula Press #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 page 25 Service Directory & Information Centre

SPECIAL EVENTS Does Your Group Have A Covid-Safe Event Coming Up? FILL THIS SPACE Call us before Mar. 3, 2020 to be included in the next Press. FOR AS LOW AS Tuesday February 9 – Tuesday February 23 $33.36* *call Trudy for details 519-596-2658 Llama Trekking; Forty Hills Ranch, 217 Forty Hills Rd, Lion's Head; PER ISSUE Lead a Llama on a hike! All proceeds to the Lion's Head Foodbank; Groups of 2-4 per llama, must be from same family bubble; Pandemic safety protocols in place, masks must be worn while llamas are prepped; Cost/person: 1hr trek $70, 2hrs $100, Children under 12 $20; Discounted Serving the Bruce Peninsula rate to visit llamas but not hike;  open 9am–6pm Wednesday February 10 BOYLE CONCRETE Ukrainian Take-Out Dinner; Hosted by the Tobermory Legion; $25 • Foundations • Floors PLUMBING& for a 2 person meal of a litre of Borscht, 2 Cabbage Rolls, 8 Potato/Cheese H H Perogies, Fried Bacon & Onion side; Advanced purchase required, Rick 519-793-3447 Sales • Service • Installation at 226-668-3156, or Elaine at 226-387-4231, info at tobermorylegion.org;  www.boyleconcrete.ca pick up orders 4–5:30pm Fax: 519-793-3015 519-793-3004 Thursday February 11 Dave Henderson Elder Abuse Prevention Online Information Session; Hosted by the Grey Bruce Elder Abuse Prevention with Elder Abuse DB SERVICES and HOME INSPECTIONS Licenced Plumber Prevention Ontario; 1 hour Zoom workshop presenting information & Home Inspections resources; Free; Register at www.vpgb.ca   WETT Certified Technician - wood burning appliances •Propane - Natural Gas Wednesday February 17 •Inspections and Installations E-Mail [email protected] Ash Wednesday Virtual Service; Tobermory Unted Church; •INSURANCE INSPECTIONS Search for Tobermory United Church on Facebook for details; 7pm Locally owned & operated 0in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 519.374.5748 519.534.5402 Friday February 26 [email protected] www.dbhome.ca Hooked On Health Lottery Draw; Annual draw hosted by Bruce Peninsula Health Services; four cash prizes from $300 – $1500, as well as an iPad; tickets $10, available now at select stores around the peninsula. bphsfoundation.com/pages/events/hooked_on_health.php for more info;  draw 2pm McNairs Firewood Tuesday March 17 GREEN No Dinner Dinner; Hosted by Rotary Club of NBP; Door prizes available; Make your own dinner at home and dress in GREEN; Tickets $15 Wood Available each, send eTransfer to [email protected] with your name, address, and phone number; watch facebook.com/LionsheadRotaryClub for more info;  Now CHURCH SERVICES 519-795-7730 “We Keep the Home Fires Burning” Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church,  bethelemc.ca, 18 Ferndale Rd, Lion's Head SUNDAY:  Virtual Service, 10:30am Light and Life Community Chapel,  lightandlifecommunitychapel.ca, BLUEWATER SALES LTD. or search Facebook for Light and Life Chapel, 7347 Hwy#6, Tobermory RV SUNDAY:  Virtual Service, 10:30am Sales Parts Service www.cr-c.ca Lutheran & Anglican Services,  laamb.ca 519-534-1604; www.bluewaterrv.ca check us out on facebook Lion's Head: Christ Church 55 Main St; Tobermory: 38 Big Tub Rd; [email protected] Cape Chin: 133 East Rd (519) 534-0014 Lonnie Bray SUNDAY:  Virtual Service, 10:30am Fax (519) 534-4058 Cell (519) 270-0533 Pentecostal Country Church, pentecostalcountrychurch.org, 1-800-225-7937 2627 Hwy#6, Lion's Head, 579-793-3443 210 Berford St, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0 SUNDAY:  Virtual Service, call for link, 10:30am Sand * Gravel * Topsoil Pike Bay & Lion's Head United Church,  search Facebook for Pike Excavating * Trucking Bay & Lion's Head United Church, Bulldozing 519-793-3312, 54 Main St, Lion's Head Driveway & Lot Preparation No Online services, will resume after lockdown is lifted. Contact for details FLOWERPOTS Foundation Excavation St. Mary's and the Missions,  stmarysandthemissions.ca, Licensed Septic System 54 Main St, Lion's Head, 519-376-0778; & PARKING LOTS Installation Tobermory: United Church (see addr. below); The history of Tobermory Neyaashiinigmiing: 20 Lighthouse Rd 4984 Highway 6, Miller Lake, ON N0H 1Z0 & St.Edmunds Township Office Phone: 519-795-7757 SATURDAY: St. Mark's - Lion's Head Virtual Service, 9:30am 1984-2014 Mike Cell: 226-668-5104  St. Thomas the Apostle - Tobermory Virtual Service, 11:30am Darryl Cell: 519-270-7092 SUNDAY:  St. Thomas Aquinas - Wiarton Virtual Service, 11am [email protected]  St. Mary's - Neyaashiinigmiing Virtual Service, 1pm Over 40 Years Local Experience Tobermory United Church, tobermoryunited.ca, 5 Brock St, Tobermory, 519-596-2394, [email protected] SUNDAY:  Virtual Service,  10:30am Marshall* LIBRARY HOURS $49.95 Open for Curbside Pickup and online events only. MIELHAUSEN See library.brucecounty.on.ca/locations for information. LTD. TOBERMORY 22 Bay St. 519-596-2446 ROOFING M T 10am W 10am T 12pm F 10am S 10am S Closed Closed Home: 519-596-2838 to 3pm to 3pm to 5:30pm to 2pm to 2pm LION’S HEAD 90 Main St. 519-793-3844 M 9:30pm T W 2pm T 10am F 9:30am S 10am S Cell: 519-379-8891 Closed Closed AVAILABLE NOW to 4:30pm to 5:30pm to 2pm to 4:30pm to 2pm at Specializing in WIARTON 578 Brown St. 519-534-2602 Tobermory Press Limited Lifetime Warranty Fiberglass Shingles M T 12am W 12am T 12am F 12am S 12am S 2pm Closed & Local Bookstores to 7pm to 6pm to 7pm to 6pm to 4pm to 5pm BP Certified Roofer BRUCE PENINSULA ADULT LEARNING CENTRE 519-596-2658 G.E.D., Computer Essential Skills, Upgrading [email protected] Free Estimates Fully Insured 576 EDWARD ST., WIARTON 519-534-4911 page 26 #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 The Bruce Peninsula Press Service Directory & Information Centre

ALL THINGS TREES STORES AND SERVICES Trees Pruned, Removed • Hedges Trimmed • Dump Runs SPECIAL HOURS AND OPERATIONS IN EFFECT Windows & Eavestroughs Cleaned • Winter Roof Shovelling IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Richard Bayly | Fully Insured 519-534-4160 |[email protected] With the opening of many retail and restaurant businesses, we are reducing this section to cover only essential services. Check with your favourite local businesses for their hours and limitations.

•Shutters •Draperies Northern Bruce Peninsula Landfill Sites •Cellular Shades Cassidy’s Carpentry + Services are open with restrictions. •Wood Blinds •Woven Woods See northbrucepeninsula.ca for more info Licenced Carpenter 226-974-0668 •Roman Shades •Window Film and more! [email protected] Lion’s Head INTERIOR EXTERIOR MNBP Office; Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm;  Office closed to Residential & Commercial public and drop box available outside front entrance door.(see ad page 27) FREE In-Home Consultation Need a mortgage? Hellyers Foodland; Open Monday–Saturday 8am–6pm; Closed “Expert Fit” Mon. Feb. 15; Curbside pickup Tues.–Thurs. Seniors Shopping Hour Measuring & 519-793-3921 Advice You Can Bank On! Installation 8-9am daily (see ad page 16) www.budgetblinds.com Shelia Hunter LCBO; Open Sunday 11am–6pm, Tuesday–Saturday 10am–6pm We carry the hottest styles and colours to fit your decor. Cell: 519-379-1040 Peninsula Pharmacy; Open Monday–Friday 9am–6pm, Closed Office: 519-793-6126 Sat. until Lockdown lifted;  (see ad page 10) Roadside Convenience Store & Gas Bar; Open 7 days a Alex Hepburn A.S.H. Excavating Owner/Operator week, 6am–8pm Over 10 years experience Royal Bank; Open Monday–Friday, 9:30am–4:30pm; RBC is putting the health and safety of clients and employees first. We ask • Dump truck & Equipment Float • Mini Ex & Track Skidsteer that you check the branch locator for the most current information prior Tyson • Licensed Septic Design & Installation to your visit. As always, the RBC Mobile App and online banking are • Landscaping, Driveways, Trenching, safe, easy and available 24/7. Site Prep, Backfilling, & Grading Scott's Home Hardware; Open Monday–Saturday 8am–4:30pm  FIREWOOD 20 Moore St. SNOW BLOWING Miller Lake Lion’s Head On, N0H 1W0 Rona Miller Lake; Open Monday–Friday 7:30am–5pm, Saturday 226-668-2681 [email protected] 519-596-2475 • 519-447-2401 8am–4pm  Wilson Home Building Centre; Open Monday–Friday 7:30am–5pm, Saturday 8am–4pm  HAYVEN NORTH AUTOCARE CENTRE Tobermory utomotie YOUR HOME RENOVATION SPECIALISTS Hoppy's;  Open Monday–Friday 8am–6pm (subject to change, erie eair see hours posted on door) Nationide Warranty Open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–6pm 705.305.6332 LCBO; [email protected] White’s Garage Peacocks Foodland;  Open Monday–Saturday, 8am–6pm; Main St. Lion’s Head Closed Mon. Feb. 15; Curbside pickup available (see ad page 5) www.hayvennorth.com www.facebook.com/HayvenNorth 1992 Ransbury's Pro Hardware; Open Monday–Saturday 9am–4pm Royal Bank; Tuesday & Friday, 10am–3:30pm; RBC is putting the 49 Main Street, Lion’s Head, ON health and safety of clients and employees first. We ask that you check the branch locator for the most current information prior to your visit. As always, the RBC Mobile App and online banking are safe, easy and available 24/7. Wiarton JOSEPH FILLION Mansfield Renovations Town of South Bruce Peninsula; Monday–Friday, 8:30am– Professional 519-374-3920 4:30pm; SBP Town Hall is allowing not allowing public entry at this Drywall & Taping Renovations & Interior Remodels time. Staff are available for essential business only, by telephone RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Windows/Doors & Exterior Finishing or email. Town Hall washrooms remain closed to the public. Wiarton New Builds | Decks & More Community Centre, Sauble Beach Community Centres and two Fire Contact us today for your FREE quote Stations remain closed to the public at this time. The landfill is open www.mansfieldrenovations.com Tues, Fri, and Sat, 8:30am–12noon and 1pm–5pm with the gates 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE closing 15 minutes before closing time. For info call 519-534-1400 or visit southbrucepeninsula.com and go to Town Hall/News and Notices. SERVING BRUCE PENINSULA & AREA Beer Store; Open Monday–Thursday 10am–6pm; Friday 10am– PRO FAST! 7pm; Saturday 10am–6pm; Sunday 12pm–5pm; Accepting empty bottle returns every day. Phone 519-592-5064 LCBO; Open Tuesday–Thursday 10am–6pm, Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 11am-6pm STOKES BAY Cell 519-982-5703 Lukas West (226) 668-0485 Peninsula Parcel; Pick ups and deliveries available Monday to [email protected] WEST CARPENTRY Friday, Bruce Peninsula to Owen Sound, call for more information Lukas West 519-534-2506. (226) 668-0485 | [email protected] Petro Canada Gas; Open Monday to Friday 6am–9pm, Saturday 7am–9pm, Sunday 8am–9pm Royal Bank; Open Monday to Friday, 9:30am–5pm; RBC is putting the health and safety of clients and employees first. We ask that you check the branch locator for the most current information prior to your Construction Harrington Plumbing visit. As always, the RBC Mobile App and online banking are safe, PROFESSIONAL BUILDING SOLUTIONS easy and available 24/7. • Pumps/New Wells CUSTOM HOMES Service Ontario Wiarton; Open Tuesday & Wednesday 10am– • Well Extensions & Maintenance RENOVATIONS for over 5pm, Thursday & Friday 10am–4pm, Closed 1–2pm daily; Closed DESIGN SERVICES 15 years • Water Treatment Mon. Feb. 15 to Fri. Feb. 19. (see ad page 12) Nathan Harrington MINI EX SERVICES • Pressure Systems Owner/Licensed Plumber & Well Contractor TD Bank; Open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm; TD is putting the MINI BIN RENTAL • Service 519-590-3112 health and safety of clients and employees first. We are dedicating the Wiarton, ON first hour to seniors, those who need extra assistance, and those with PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES greater health risks. We ask that you check the branch locator for the 226-459-0141 • Tobermory, Ontario most current information prior to your visit. As always, the TD Mobile [email protected] App and online banking are safe, easy and available 24/7. www.and-rodcontracting.com NOW OFFERING MINI EX SERVICES! • SERVICE TRENCHES • NATURAL LANDSCAPING / HARDSCAPING Bruce Peninsula Press Next issue... • DEMOLITION • SMALL EXCAVATING PROJECTS Deadline  Mar. 3 Printing  Mar. 9 A CUSTOM APPROACH TO YOUR PROJECT For a complete printing schedule see page 4 CALL 226-459-0141 Office Hours MUNICIPALITY OF Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 56 Lindsay Road 5, Lion’s Head NORTHERN BRUCE Ontario N0H 1W0 Telephone: 519-793-3522 Fax: 519-793-3823 MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA PENINSULA Website: www.northbrucepeninsula.ca PUBLIC NOTICES OFFICE CLOSURE LANDFILL SITES OPEN WINTER HOURS November 1 – March 31 The Municipal Office will be closed on February 15th, 2021 Eastnor Site – 1252 West Road: Monday – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in observance of Family Day Lindsay Site – 627 Ira Lake Road: Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. St. Edmunds – 71 McArthur Road: Wednesday – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MUNICIPAL OFFICE Cash will not be accepted at this time. Residents are encouraged to pay by debit/creditor account The Municipal Office continues to remain closed to the public. Staff will continue to conduct business remotely, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. CURBSIDE WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION to 4:30 p.m. Deliveries, mail, and applications may be submitted via the Starting January 11, 2021, Waste Management will begin servicing NBP with their compressed natural gas drop box located at the main entrance to the Municipal Office. Masks must (CNG) trucks. This change will affect pick-up times throughout the Municipality. To ensure your materials be worn when delivering items to the Municipal Office. are collected, please have items curbside no later than 8:00 a.m. Monday morning. Waste Management UPCOMING MEETINGS will be able tell customers exactly what time the driver was at the customers address to assist with missed garbage pickups, etc. All issues with curbside waste and recycling collection, including missed collections, Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021...... 9:00 a.m...... Climate Action Committee are to be directed to the contractor at 1-888-730-3344. Thursday, Feb 18, 2021...... 9:00 a.m...... Waste Management & Diversion Committee REPORTING A PROBLEM Please use the “Report a Problem” feature on the Municipal website to submit various types of complaints. Monday, Feb 22, 2021...... 1:00 p.m...... Regular Council Meeting The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is committed to providing excellent customer service. & Public Presentation Residents are encouraged to express their issues by completing and submitting a report form. Should this (Adopt Budget) issue be an emergency, please call 9-1-1. Tuesday, March 2, 2021...... 9:00 a.m...... Museum Committee Meeting Monday, March 8, 2021...... 1:00 p.m...... Regular Council Meeting HOUSING TASKFORCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED Tuesday, March 9, 2021...... 9:00 a.m...... Climate Action Committee The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is seeking community-minded individuals to serve on the Housing Taskforce ad hoc committee. The duration of this volunteer appointment is remainder of the Thursday, March 18, 2021.....9:00 a.m...... Waste Management 2018-2022 Council Term of Office. & Diversion Committee The Northern Bruce Peninsula Housing Taskforce Committee will consist of eight (8) community volunteer Monday, March 22, 2021...... 1:00 p.m...... Regular Council Meeting representatives. Committee Terms of Reference are available from the Clerk or online at A link to electronic Council meetings will be posted on the Municipal website prior to the www.northbrucepeninsula.ca under News and on the Committees page. Any Committee related regularly scheduled meeting (posted in both the Alert Box on the home page as well as questions may be directed to the Clerk at [email protected] under News and Public Notices). You will need to download the ZOOM app in advance Interested individuals are encouraged to view the Terms of Reference and then complete and submit the of the meeting. Committee meetings in person will only take place if COVID-19 Committee Application form no later than Friday, February 19, 2021 at 12:00 Noon. The Committee regulations allow for the meetings to occur. Application Form is available online. NOTICE OF INTENT TO PASS BY-LAW(S) MNBP COMMUNICATIONS The following by-law(s) will be tabled for consideration of passage by The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula now has an official Facebook page. Please check it out for Council at its regular meeting on Monday, February 22, 2021 in the any updated communications. The Municipality has also implemented a new engagement platform called Council Chambers at 56 Lindsay Road 5, Lion’s Head, Ontario: Let’s Talk NBP. Stay connected to our various projects at https://letstalknbp.ca/ By-law No. 2021-08 Being a By-law to govern the calling, place and AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBERS proceeding of Municipal Council and the conduct of its members and If you require immediate assistance with a Municipal water or sewer emergency, please call calling of the meetings of the Corporation of the Municipality of Northern (519) 372-3034. If you require assistance for a Municipal road hazard, by-law or livestock claim Bruce Peninsula and its Committees. emergency, please call 1-866-750-8219. By-law No. 2021-09 A By-Law to Regulate and Control the Movement and FIRE PERMITS time of Movement of Off-Road Vehicles [Also known as A.T.V. (S)] on any For your convenience, fire permits are available on-line at On the Municipal Highways or Road Allowances Under the Control of the Municipality of www.northbrucepeninsula.ca. home page, scroll to the flame symbol beside “fire permits.” From November 1st to March 31st, burning is Northern Bruce Peninsula. permitted during daylight hours. Fire permits are required to be renewed annually on January 1st. By-Law No. 2021-13 A By-law to Provide for Licencing, Regulate and Governing Owners and Drivers of Taxicabs, Motor or other Vehicles used 72 HOURS: IS YOUR FAMILY PREPARED? for Hire for Transportation of Passengers in the Municipality of Northern During an emergency it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. We remind residents to be Bruce Peninsula prepared and have their 72 Hour Kits. Your emergency survival kit should have everything you and your family would need to be safe and taken care of for at least three days immediately following an emergency. By-Law No. 2021-14 Being a By-law to Amend By-law No. 2002-54, as amended, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula as it relates to the removal of the Holding (H) PUBLIC NOTICE – WINTER PARKING REGULATIONS Zone Provision – Lindsay – Concession 4EBR Part Lot 3 RP 3R9799 Part Residents are reminded that parking is prohibited on any highway or boulevard from annually from 5, Municipality Northern Bruce Peninsula November 1 to April 30 of the following year between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. The following by-law(s) will be tabled for consideration of passage by INTERIM TAX BILLING Council at its regular meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021 in the Council Interim tax invoices will be distributed the first week of February. Interim Tax Billing for 2021 will have two (2) tax due dates: Chambers at 56 Lindsay Road 5, Lion’s Head, Ontario: Friday, February 28, 2021 Thursday, April 30, 2021 (NOTE: Property owners who have pre-authorized payments will have funds withdrawn on February 28, 2021 and April 30, 2021 A By law to amend the Municipality of Northern Bruce By-law No. 2021-10 for the interim billing.) Peninsula Comprehensive By-law 2002-54, as amended, Part Lot 35 Concession 5 EBR (Eastnor) North Bruce Peninsula, known as 239 2021 SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS Isthmus Bay Road. The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is seeking students, for summer positions, who are enthusiastic, The Request for Delegation form is available on the Municipal website. Please note that motivated, responsible and customer service oriented, to fill the following positions available in 2021: Requests for Delegation are on a first come, first serve basis. Position: Department: COVID-19 – STAY HOME ORDER Swimming Instructor (requires valid Red Parks & Facilities Cross, NLS Instructor, First Aid/CPR) Effective Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. the Ontario Assistant Swimming Instructor Parks & Facilities government announced a provincial stay-at-home order, which requires Administrative Assistant (May-August) Treasury everyone to remain at home with the exceptions of essential purposes, Parking Attendant (May-August) By-law Enforcement these include going to the grocery store, pharmacy, accessing health care Harbour Attendants (Student) Lion’s Head Parks & Facilities services, exercise or for essential work. Some particular measures which may be of interest include; Harbour Attendants (Student) Tobermory Parks & Facilities Parks & Facilities Assistant (2 positions) Parks & Facilities • Outdoor organized public gatherings and social gatherings are further Tobermory location restricted to a limit of five people with limited exceptions. Tourism Administrative Assistant Parks & Facilities Public Works Assistant Public Works • People are required to wear a mask or face covering in the indoor areas Museum Student Parks & Facilities of businesses or organizations that are open. Wearing a mask or face covering is now recommended outdoors when you cannot physically Job Description(s) can be viewed on the Municipal website. Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover distance more than two metres. letter and resume through the municipal website through Submitting an Online Application portal or by email at [email protected]. Deadline for applications is no later than Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 12:00pm • All non-essential retail stores, including hardware stores, alcohol retailers, and those offering curbside pickup or delivery, must open no The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula welcomes and encourages applications from people with earlier than 7 a.m. and close no later than 8 p.m. disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. • The restricted hours of operation do not apply to stores that primarily Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected sell food, pharmacies, gas stations, convenience stores, and restaurants pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, (MFIPPA), R.S.O. 1990, for takeout or delivery. c. M.56. The Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is an equal opportunity employer • Non-essential construction is further restricted, including below-grade committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. construction, exempting survey. REACH US The enhanced public health and workplace safety measures will be in Mayor Milt McIver [email protected] – (519) 592-3076 Deputy Mayor Debbie Myles [email protected] – (519) 795-7240 place until February 9, 2021 at which time these will be re-evaluated. Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden [email protected] – (519) 596-2614 All COVID-19 related information, Municipal and other agencies, is posted Councillor James Mielhausen [email protected] – (519) 378-8457 Councillor Megan Myles [email protected] – (519) 387-3663 on the COVID-19 webpage on the Municipal website. Municipal Website: www.northbrucepeninsula.ca page 28 #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 The Bruce Peninsula Press

MNBP COUNCIL MINUTES Adjournment votes of Council: Deputy Mayor Myles Yes Jan 11, 21 SPECIAL Moved by D. Myles Resolution #01-04- Councillor Golden Mayor McIver Yes 2020 Seconded by J. Mielhausen cont’d from page 22 Councillor Mielhausen Yes The Clerk announced that the motion THAT the meeting adjourns at 3:25 p.m. was carried. Council Meeting No. 21-01, January 11, Councillor Megan Myles Yes The Clerk proceeded to call and record the Carried 2021. Municipality Of Northern Bruce Peninsula Council Meeting (Electronic) January 11, 2021

Members Present: Mayor Milt McIver, Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Mayor McIver: Yes Councillor Myles: Yes Deputy Mayor Debbie Myles (joined at 1:03 Councillor Myles: Yes The Clerk announced that the motion Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes p.m.), Councillor Laurie (Smokey) Golden, was carried. Councillor James Mielhausen, Councillor Mayor McIver: Yes Mayor McIver: Yes Carried Megan Myles The Clerk announced that the motion The Clerk announced that the motion Staff Present: Peggy Van Mierlo-West, was carried. 4. Manager of Community Services was carried. Report No. CS 21-02 Chief Administrative Officer, Cathy Carried Carried Addison, Clerk, Tessa Swanton, Deputy Clerk, Teresa Shearer, Treasurer, Carol 2. Chief Building Official Report No. RE: RED Grant Applications 6. Treasurer Report No. TR 21-02 Hopkins, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Ryan BD 21-01 Ryan Deska, Manager of Community Re: 2021 Exempt Properties Deska, Community Services Manager, Services, confirmed that there are two Troy Cameron, Public Works Manager Re: Trailer Agreement separate applications for the Rural Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #02- Applicant/Owner: Rita Jesus Economic Development (RED) grant. One 08-2021 Seconded by L. Golden Others Present: Nil of the applications is for funds to better Plan M86 Lot 29 SEC M86 PCL; 29-1 THAT Council receives Treasurer’s Note: Some members of Council and staff insulate the Rotary Hall. Report TR21-02 regarding 2021 exempt were present in the council chamber 8 Fowlie Road Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #02- properties, as information. and the meeting was held via zoom, an 06-2021 Seconded by D. Myles electronic platform, for members of the Assessment Roll No. 41 09 620 001 26100 The Clerk proceeded to call and record the public to attend. Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #02- THAT Council receives Manager of votes of Council: 04-2021 Seconded by M. Myles Community Services report CS 21-02 Councillor Golden: Yes Note: In the absence of the ability to vote RED Grant Applications, as information. by a show of hands, in accordance with THAT Council recommends approval Councillor Mielhausen: Yes By-law No. 2018-73, Section 2(dd), Council of the Trailer Agreement requested by The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes will be recorded for resolutions the property owners, Rita Jesus, for the votes of Council: Councillor Myles: Yes presented at electronic Council meetings. property legally described as Plan M86 Councillor Golden: Yes Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Lot 29 SEC M86 PCL; 29-1; 8 Fowlie Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Mayor McIver: Yes General Nature Thereof Road (Assessment Roll No.41 09 620 001 26100), Municipality of Northern Bruce Councillor Myles: Yes The Clerk announced that the motion Mayor McIver called the meeting to order at Peninsula. was carried. 1:00 and Council members were reminded Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes to disclose any pecuniary interest and AND THAT the owners acknowledge that Carried the building being constructed will be Mayor McIver: Yes the general nature thereof that may arise 7. Clerk Report No. C 21-01 during the meeting. substantially completed and ready for The Clerk announced that the motion occupancy within one (1) year from date was carried. Re: Owner: 1653123 Ontario Ltd. of signing of the Trailer Agreement. Approval of the Agenda Carried c/o Wes Rydall Moved by M. Myles Resolution #02-01- The Clerk proceeded to call and record the votes of Council: 5. Bylaw Enforcement Officer Report Applicant: Doug McLay 2021 Seconded J. Mielhausen No. MLEO 20-16 Councillor Golden: Yes File Nos.: B-2020-113, B-2020-114055 THAT the content of the agenda be (Consents) and Z-2020-074 approved, as printed. Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Re: Paid Parking Machines – 2021 Capital Expenditure (Zoning) and C-2020-017 (County OPA) The Clerk proceeded to call and record the Councillor Myles: Yes votes of Council: Deputy Mayor Myles suggested that the Legal Description: Concession 5 EBR Part Mayor McIver: Yes machines be ordered in time for the Lot 35 RP:3R7860 Part 1(Eastnor) Councillor Golden: Yes The Clerk announced that the motion 2021 season and discussions regarding Municipality: Northern Bruce Peninsula Councillor Mielhausen: Yes was carried. locations can occur at a subsequent meeting. Roll Number: 410962000617800 Councillor Myles: Yes Carried The CAO confirmed that staff would Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #02- Mayor McIver: Yes 3. Manager of Community Services develop a reserves policy for funds 09-2021 Seconded by M. Myles Report No. CS 21-01 The Clerk announced that the motion generated from the parking machines in THAT Council directs staff to submit to the was carried. Re: Tobermory Public Washroom Lion’s Head. County of Bruce Planning and Economic Carried Upgrades Further discussion is required regarding Development Department, noting the the streets where the parking machines following Municipal comments; 1) Ensure Adoption of the Minutes Deputy Mayor Myles joined the meeting will be placed, interacting with businesses, there is no restrictions for maintenance or in-person at 1:03 p.m. using Bang the Table for public input, and easement of the municipal drain; 2) Septic Re: Council Meeting No. 20-47, December systems to be decommissioned, existing 21, 2020 Council discussed the proposed purchase the parking fees. of the modular washroom units. It shower house and toilets to be removed; to Moved by L. Golden Resolution #02-02- Moved by M. Myles Resolution #02-07- create two new residential lots on private was noted that some businesses in 2021 Seconded by D. Myles 2021 Seconded by J. Mielhausen Tobermory do not offer washrooms and services submitted by the applicant, Doug McLay, on behalf of the owner, 1653123 THAT the minutes of Council Meeting No. the Municipality should not be providing THAT Council receives By-law Enforcement washrooms on behalf of businesses. Officer Report MLEO 20-16 as information c/o Wes Rydall, for the property legally 20-47, December 21, 2020 be approved as described as Concession 5 EBR Part Lot printed and circulated. regarding the purchase of paid parking In response to a question from the Deputy machines for Lion’s Head; and 35 3R RP;3R7860 Part 1(Eastnor), 239 The Clerk proceeded to call and record the Mayor, the Manager of Community Isthmus Bay Road in the Municipality of votes of Council: Services advised that the base of the THAT Council approves the purchase Northern Bruce Peninsula. portable washrooms units would be of ten (10) DG7 Parking Meters in the Councillor Golden: Yes constructed to accommodate a more amount of $117,170.00 plus HST from THAT Council approves the imposition of conditions of granting of consent as Councillor Mielhausen: Yes permanent structure in the future. Ryan Precise Parklink for delivery in April of Deska noted that the units would be 2021. follows: Councillor Myles: Yes winterized. The Clerk proceeded to call and record the 1. That the owner enters into an Agreement Mayor McIver: Yes Councillor Myles suggested that the votes of Council: with the Municipality, if deemed necessary by the Municipality of Northern Bruce The Clerk announced that the motion portable washroom units be placed in Councillor Golden: Yes was carried. a few locations for next season as a Peninsula, to satisfy all the requirements, Councillor Mielhausen: Yes start. She mentioned the importance Continued on next page Carried of aesthetics as a tourist location and Public Meeting commented that the beautification grant could be a resource. There is no Public Meeting for Council Meeting No. 21-02, January 11, 2021. Ryan Deska advised that Parks and The Facilities staff could clean the washrooms. Delegation He noted that an additional summer There is no Delegation for Council Meeting student could be hired to assist in duties Bruce Peninsula Psinceress 1988 No. 21-02, January 11, 2021. for the 2021 season. The CAO noted that any new municipal CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA sewer connections would be an additional ITEMS capital cost. Did you Know... 1. Fire Chief Report No. FC 21-01 Moved by L. Golden Resolution #02-05- 2021 Seconded by M. Myles Re: Year End Report Summary THAT Council receives Manager of from the Office of the fire Marshal Community Services report CS 21-01 Graphic Design is included in the - 2020 Tobermory Public Washroom Upgrades, price of all our newspaper ads! Moved by M. Myles Resolution #02-03- as information; 2021 Seconded by L. Golden AND THAT Council approve the allocation THAT Council receives the Fire Chief’s of funds from the Tobermory Parking Report FC 21-01, as information, Reserve to purchase modular washroom Tell us what you want and we’ll make it happen regarding the Northern Bruce Peninsula units and install servicing, as outlined Fire & Emergency Services year-end below. For more information, contact us: report summary from the Office of the Fire Councillor Golden: Yes Marshal - 2020. Councillor Mielhausen: Yes The Clerk proceeded to call and record the Councillor Myles: Yes votes of Council: Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Councillor Golden: Yes The Bruce Peninsula Press #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 page 29

MNBP COUNCIL MINUTES Councillor Golden: Yes stream due to the impacts of COVID-19- Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Noted and filed Jan 11, 21 Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Councillor Myles: Yes 3. Ernie Hardeman, Minister of cont’d from previous page Councillor Myles: Yes Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs- Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Mayor McIver: Yes financial or otherwise of the Municipality, Program- Noted and filed which may include, but shall not be Mayor McIver: Yes The Clerk announced that the motion limited to, the provision of parkland (or 4. Municipal Innovation Council was carried. The Clerk announced that the motion Minutes- October 15, 2020- Noted and cash-in-lieu of land), roads, installation was carried. Carried of services, facilities, drainage and the filed timing and payment of a development Carried 5. Tourism Advisory Board Minutes- Having declared a conflict of interest, charge. 9. Resolution- Town of Kingsville November 20, 2020- Noted and filed Councillor Mielhausen did not participate in the following portion of 2. That a Reference Plan (survey that Re: Letter of Support for Small Moved by M. Myles Resolution #02-13- the meeting. is registered) be completed and a copy 2021 Seconded by L. Golden Businesses Moved by D. Myles Resolution #02-15- filed with the Municipal Clerk and a THAT the correspondence items #2-5 digital copy and hard copy be filed with Moved by L. Golden Resolution #02-11- be received for information as printed 2021 Seconded by L. Golden the Approval Authority, or an exemption 2021 Seconded by J. Mielhausen and circulated. THAT the following listed by-law be given from the Reference Plan be received from THAT Council receives the attached The Clerk proceeded to call and record 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading and enacted: the Approval Authority. resolution, as information. the votes of Council: 2021-05 Being a By-Law to Amend 3. That the Municipality provide written The Clerk proceeded to call and record Councillor Golden: Yes the Municipality of Northern Bruce confirmation to the Approval Authority the votes of Council: Peninsula By-Law No. 2002-54, as that the municipal conditions as Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Amended, for the Properties Described Councillor Golden: Yes imposed herein have been fulfilled. Councillor Myles: Yes as Part of Concession 2 EBR Part Lot Councillor Mielhausen: Yes 4. That, pursuant to Section 53(42) Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes 25 – Eastnor, Municipality of Northern of the Planning Act, the ‘Certificate of Councillor Myles: Yes Bruce Peninsula Mayor McIver: Yes Consent’ be affixed to the deed within Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes The Clerk proceeded to call and record one year of the giving of the Notice The Clerk announced that the motion the votes of Council: of Decision. (Note: Section 53(43) of Mayor McIver: Yes was carried. Councillor Golden: Yes the Planning Act) requires that the The Clerk announced that the motion Carried transaction approved by this consent was carried. Councillor Mielhausen: In conflict must be carried out within two years Reading of By-Laws of the issuance of the certificate (ie. Carried Councillor Myles: Yes Stamping of the deed). Councillor Mielhausen declared a Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Other Business conflict of interest with respect to By-law 5. That the applicant pays the applicable Councillor Golden suggested that the No. 2021-05 “because I am owner of the Mayor McIver: Yes County of Bruce consent certification fee short term accommodations process property to be severed”. The Clerk announced that the motion at the time of certification of the deeds. move forward so regulations can be in Moved by D. Myles Resolution #02-14- was carried. 6. That the Clerk of the Municipality place for the upcoming season. 2021 Seconded by M. Myles Carried provide written confirmation to the Approval Authority that zoning Correspondence THAT the following listed by-law be given Councillor Mielhausen resumed 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading and enacted: amendment Z-2020-074 is in force and Deputy Mayor Myles declared a conflict of participation in the meeting at this time. effect. interest with respect to Correspondence 2020-01 Being a By-Law to Set Fees and Closed Session 7. That the Clerk of the County of Bruce Item #1 “as the letter is written by my Charges for the Municipality of Northern husband”. Bruce Peninsula There is no Closed Session for Council provide written confirmation to the Meeting No. 21-02, January 11, 2021. Approval Authority that Official Plan 1. E.J. Ted Phillips- Lion’s Head Harbour 2021-02 Being a By-Law to Provide for amendment C-2020-017 is in force and Concerns- Forward to Manager of the Levy and Collection of an Interim Reconvene from Closed Session to effect. Community Services for review and Tax for the Year 2021 Resume Council Meeting noted and filed 8. That the applicant’s solicitor submits 2021-03 Being a By-Law to Amend There is no Closed Session for Council all deeds for certification for files Moved by J. Mielhausen Resolution #02- the Municipality of Northern Bruce Meeting No. 21-02, January 11, 2021. B-2020-113 and B-2020-114 to the 12-2021 Seconded by L. Golden Peninsula By-Law No. 2002-54, as Approval Authority at the same time, THAT the correspondence item #1 be Amended, for the Properties Described Adjournment and that the Approval Authority apply received for information as printed and as Part of Farm Lot 14 West Bury Road, Mayor McIver advised that Council would certification to all deeds consecutively. circulated. RP 3R8963 Part 4 (Not Yet Assigned, now be reconvening Special Council 9. That the owner provides written The Clerk proceeded to call and record Matheson Drive) and Part of Farm Lot Meeting No. 21-01 that commenced at 9:00 a.m. this morning. confirmation that: the votes of Council: 14 West Bury Road, RP 3R8963 Part 3 (Not Yet Assigned, Matheson Drive) – Councillor Golden: Yes Moved by D. Myles Resolution #02-16- a. An Archaeological Assessment by an St. Edmunds, Municipality of Northern 2021 Seconded by J. Mielhausen archaeologist licensed in the province Councillor Mielhausen: Yes Bruce Peninsula of Ontario has been completed and THAT the meeting adjourns at 1:43 p.m. confirmed by the appropriate Ministry Councillor Myles: Yes 2021-04 A By-Law to Establish a Routine Disclosure and Active Dissemination of The Clerk proceeded to call and record to have been accepted into the Ontario Deputy Mayor Myles: In conflict the votes of Council: Information Policy for the Municipality Public Register of Archaeological Mayor McIver: Yes Reports; and of Northern Bruce Peninsula Councillor Golden: Yes The Clerk announced that the motion 2021-06 Being a By-Law to Confirm Councillor Mielhausen: Yes b. That the recommendations of the was carried. archaeological assessment (if any) have the Proceedings of the Council of the Councillor Myles: Yes been implemented. Carried Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Held Monday, Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Deputy Mayor Myles resumed The Clerk proceeded to call and record January 11, 2021 Mayor McIver: Yes the votes of Council: participation in the meeting at this time. The Clerk proceeded to call and record The Clerk announced that the motion Councillor Golden: Yes 2. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing- Allocation of the votes of Council: was carried. Councillor Mielhausen: Yes $64,000 under the municipal operating Councillor Golden: Yes Carried Councillor Myles: Yes Deputy Mayor Myles: Yes Mayor McIver: Yes The Clerk announced that the motion was carried. Carried 8. Chief Administrative Officer Report No. CAO 21-01 Re: Organizational Review Peggy Van Mierlo-West, CAO, confirmed ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ that certain staff members can work Ants Spiders Wasps & Bees Mice & Rats Bed Bugs from home at times to conserve valuable office space. She stated that some ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ municipally-owned buildings could be Cluster Flies Earwigs Fleas Wood Roaches & Cockroaches renovated to create space for employees to work in other areas of the Municipality. ✔ Plus many other pests Moved by D. Myles Resolution #02-10- 2021 Seconded by M. Myles THAT Council receives the report titled Organizational review; Serving the Bruce Peninsula since 1989 AND THAT, Council approves the plan • Locally owned and operated • Open year round for implementation of the Organizational Review pending annual operational • Written Guarantee • Fully Licensed and Insured approval. The Clerk proceeded to call and record • Seniors Discounts • Unmarked Vehicles the votes of Council: • Yearly Maintenance Packages • Cottage Watch • Member of SPMAO, NPCA, CPCA & Bat Conservation International Owen Sound: 519-372-1373 Wiarton: 519-534-2533 No-charge Dial : 1-800-265-7122 page 30 #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 The Bruce Peninsula Press Biosphere’s New EV Program charge to those environmentally-minded Continued from page 1 visitors who drive an EV. Are you a tourism operator at home, the fuel cost is two thirds lower. Interested in receiving a free charger Consumer’s reports estimate the lifetime for your location? Learn more and fill cost of maintaining an EV is half the cost out a registration form on the Biosphere of an internal combustion vehicle. Association’s website: www.bpba.ca/ One of the biggest concerns for an EV ev-charger-program. The deadline for owner is where the next charge will come applications is March 1, 2021 and from. “Range anxiety” is becoming a thing chargers will be available at the end of of the past as more EV charging stations are March. Installation of the charger should installed across the province. EV owners be completed by July 1, 2021 in order to most often chose their accommodation receive the maximum reimbursement. based on the availability of a charge, but currently there are few chargers between Wiarton and Tobermory. On the opposite Photos: Electric Vehicles come at side of Georgian Bay, by contrast, chargers many price points, but all reduce are scattered all the way from Toronto to carbon emissions. Here are a few Sudbury. The Biosphere’s program will fill familiar community faces who own in the gaps on the Peninsula and provide EV’s.

Photo: Lion’s Head resident and owner of the Fitz Hostel, Councillor Megan Myles in her Chevrolet Volt.

Photo: A 2019 Jaguar i Pace BEV belonging to Tobermory resident Bill Photo: Mike Campbell with his Kia E Niro. Caulfeild-Browne. Pike Bay Christmas Bird Count Finds Record Numbers of Birds, Species Notes and data submitted Other unusual species included 3 Photo: There by Andrew Keaveney Common Grackles at a feeder and Hoary was a Hermit Redpoll. There were Record high numbers Thrush hanging Pike Bay CBC of only 5 species, including: Snowy Owl, around the head Northern Shrike and Lapland Longspur. The 7th annual Pike Bay Christmas of Tobermory’s Bird Count, held on Dec 29, recorded Observers noted record low numbers Little Tub Harbour record numbers of birds (2,682) and of 8 species including: Horned and in late January, record diversity of species (51, plus two Red-necked Grebes, Downy and Hairy observed by Don other species observed in “count week”). Woodpeckers, Bald Eagle, Golden-crowned The count also had a record high number Kinglet and American Goldfinch. and Gwenda of participants (20). Wilkes on the 26th Count Week Birds (not new to count) and photographed Two new species were observed included Common Merganser. (American Wigeon and Turkey Vulture). by Michael Butler Other unusual species included Gyrfalcon Every participant was able to on the 30th. This (2nd year in a row), Harlequin Duck and contribute something different and I’m species’ normal Evening Grosbeak (first records on Count very thankful to all for coming out and winter range Day), Red-winged Blackbird. enjoying our Bruce birds. extends north Record high numbers of 18 species You can see the full results of into Ohio and Photo Credit: Michael Butler were recorded, including: 531 Common all Christmas Bird Counts (this year’s Pennyslvania; it Redpolls, 13 Rough-legged Hawks, 8 and historical) on the Birds Canada or was not recorded on any of the peninsula’s Christmas Bird Counts. Snowy Owls, 4 Northern Shrikes, 12 Audubon websites. It’s relatively easy on Lapland Longspurs, 22 Pine Grosbeaks. the Audubon site (www.audubon.org) if Tobermory’s Christmas Bird Count was held on Dec 16; despite relatively Observers saw record low numbers you search “Christmas Bird Counts”. Note benign weather, the results (reported in last issue of BPP) were mildly of Golden-crowned Kinglets and no Brown that the Tobermory results are filed under disappointing. Observers on the Pike Bay Count had a lucky day on Dec 29 Creepers at all. “Bruce Peninsula National Park”. with a record number birds and a record number of species observed. Count Week Birds were Great Blue Heron and American Kestrel. Just missed on Count Week: Sandhill Crane (seen both before and after count DOUBLE SET • SINGLE SET week!), Sharp-shinned Hawk and Hooded Merganser. PICK ANY SIZE FOR ONE PRICE BOTH PIECES INCLUDED - MATTRESS & FOUNDATION 5th Annual Cape Chin CBC The Cape Chin count was held on Dec 30. Weather was a contributing factor • Non Flip ORTHOPEDIC DELUXE to the low totals this year. Northeast NON-FLIP MATTRESS SET winds gusting to 37 km/hr with snow, • 416 Double Tempered Bonnell Coil Q that turned to rain in the afternoon. Ick! With better weather we would likely have had similar record numbers to the Pike • Side Edge Guard Support Bay CBC although waterfowl are always difficult to come by on this count. • 1.5” High Density Foam $ An excellent turnout of participants for299 both pieces (20 plus several feeder watchers) recorded • 20 Year Manufacturer a quite average 36 species (41 species including Count Week). They observed a Construction Warranty below average 1215 total birds. [email protected] New species for the count were: Rough-legged Hawk, House Sparrow, and during Count Week, Northern Saw-whet OWEN SOUND PORT ELGIN WIARTON Owl, Northern Hawk-Owl, and Winter 762 2nd Ave. E. 574 Goderich St. 512 Berford St. Wren. Furniture Ltd. 519-371-2151 519-389-4454 519-534-3320 The Bruce Peninsula Press #2 February 9 to March 9, 2021 page 31 Chatham Author Releases 4th Book In Mystery Series Lethal Shot On Flowerpot: New Book Set In Tobermory Press Release This novel follows the popular feedback from those who were given Chatham author Kelly Young, first book in the series titled The Piper advance copies.” formerly of Kincardine, is releasing the Sniper, set in Kincardine, Ontario, which She said she is glad to continue fourth book in her Travel Writer Cozy was released in 2018, Urgent Quest at to showcase small towns in Ontario, Mystery series, titled Lethal Shot on Pumpkinfest, set in Port Elgin and released particular ones that she has come to Flowerpot, on January 21, 2021. It will be in 2019, and Christmas Tree Mystery, set know well during her time living in Bruce available in both e-book and paperback in a fictional Ontario town and released County. “Bruce County, and the province versions. in 2020. Just like the other books, this as a whole, has so many wonderful small one was written during the National Novel towns,” she said, “and I’m happy to Set in the village of Tobermory, Writing Month in November. Ontario, the novel follows the showcase them in my writing.” misadventures of travel writer Casey “I am always both excited and The book is published through Robertson, along with her husband and nervous,” Young said recently, “when I Kindle Direct Publishing and is available friends, as they are drawn yet again into a am featuring a real town as a setting for at Amazon. Libraries and book stores can mystery. This time, a murder hits close to a book; that I’ve done it justice.” order direct from KDP as they would for home while the group is touring Flowerpot She and her husband travelled to the any other book. Island for one of the main character’s work village in June for research purposes, she For more information please feel assignments. said, and as always, enjoyed their stay. free to contact Kelly at kyoung.author@ Photo Left: Lethal Shot on Flowerpot is She hopes that her affection for the area gmail.com or through her Facebook comes through in the pages she’s written. available in both e-book and paperback page at https://www.facebook.com/ versions by visiting Amazon.ca “I’m pleased with how the book kellyyoungauthor/. turned out, and it has received positive Registration Open for Free Elder Abuse Info Sessions Wiarton Rotary Club Media Release Prevention Ontario will introduce the issue Supports Local Cardiac Care Grey of elder abuse and its many forms. Submitted by April Bruce Elder According to Farmer, isolation is Abuse a risk factor for elder abuse and one of Patry, Executive Prevention is many that the pandemic has increased for Director, BPHSF partnering with seniors across Ontario. The Seniors Safety January 13, Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario to offer Line of Ontario – a 24/7, confidential and 2021 – Recently, the virtual information sessions about elder free resource that provides information, Wiarton Rotary Club abuse on February 11th and March 11th. referrals and support in over 150 languages presented Bruce The free information sessions will cover an for seniors experiencing abuse – has Peninsula Health introduction to the issue of elder abuse, experienced a 300% increase in calls Services Foundation with a cheque for signs and symptoms, and resources during the pandemic. $2,000.00, their available to support elders who have Participants will be able to ask contribution to experienced abuse. questions and request resources during the the Foundation’s “These workshops compliment the sessions. The presentation will be offered current drive to release of our elder abuse resource poster” twice and registration for each session is raise $138,000.00 said Jon Farmer, a member of Grey Bruce capped at one hundred participants. for the replacement of urgent cardiac Elder Abuse Prevention and coordinator “Elder abuse has always been care equipment for of Violence Prevention Grey Bruce. “The an issue but with increasing risks and posters collect information about the Wiarton & Lion’s higher reports of it during the pandemic, Head Hospitals. supports available but supports can only it’s important that our community has help when people recognize that they or a The funds the knowledge and tools we need to keep Photo L-R: Kathy Christie, Community Development loved one is experiencing abuse”. seniors safe”, Farmer added. were raised by the very successful Chair and Ron Balsom of the Wiarton Rotary Club The one hour workshops will be Registration is free and open now first round of the present April Patry, BPHSF Executive Director, with a presented over Zoom and include an through the Violence Prevention Grey Wiarton Rotary Wine cheque for $2,000.00. option for participants to call in by Bruce website (vpgb.ca) and Eventbrite. Survivor lottery. phone if they can’t participate by video. ca. The project is made possible by a Farmer will present the poster resource grant from the Community Foundation and a representative from Elder Abuse Grey Bruce. Mark McDade Sales Representative

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