Town of / Ville De Penetanguishene Council Information Package

Town of / Ville de Penetanguishene

Council Information Package August 30 - September 6 2018

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Received No. (dd-mm-yy) Media Type From Subject Page 1 28-Jun-18 Letter County of Simcoe Trails Connecting Communities Program 2018 2 2 04-Jul-18 Letter Ministry of Transportation Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (OMCC) Program 3 3 13-Jul-18 Letter Ministry of the Environment Drinking Water System Inspection Report - Payette & Lepage Drive 4 4 26-Jul-18 Letter MPP Jill Dunlop Skilled Trades 48 5 08-Aug-18 Letter County of Simcoe Adoption of the Town of Penetanguishene's Official Plan 52 6 13-Aug-18 Minutes Community School Alliance Minutes of the Community School Alliance AGM 53 7 14-Aug-18 Letter Quinto M. Annibale Queen's Court Appeal 63 8 29-Aug-18 Letter Ministry of Community Safety Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) 64 9 30-Aug-18 Newsletter AMO Weekly Newsletter - August 30, 2018 65 10 31-Aug-18 Release County of Simcoe County to build regional services hub in Orillia 67 11 31-Aug-18 Release County of Simcoe Electronics collection coming to Simcoe County curbs 69 12 31-Aug-18 Newsletter EDCNS Economic Development Office Report 71 13 01-Sep-18 Newsletter Heart of Georgian Bay September Newsletter 72 14 06-Sep-18 Newsletter AMO Weekly Newsletter - September 6, 2018 75 15 16 17 18 19 20

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June 28, 2018 (By Email Only)

Sherry Desjardins Director of Recreation & Community Services 10 Robert Street West Penetanguishene, Ontario L9M 2G2

RE: Status of Funding Application Trails Connecting Communities Program 2018 Town of Penetanguishene Cycling Strategy

Dear Ms. Desjardins,

The County of Simcoe is committed to connecting its communities through active transportation and trail infrastructure. Since 2009, the County has dedicated funding in the form of the Trails Connecting Communities Program (TCCP) to assist local municipalities in the development of active transportation and recreational trail opportunities. As part of this commitment, the County looks to build upon first-hand local knowledge by partnering with its member municipalities to fund infrastructure projects that will enhance our communities.

We are advising you that the County of Simcoe is unable to provide funding assistance to the Town of Penetanguishene from the Trails Connecting Communities Program for the Cycling Strategy project. We have received a high level of participation for the 2018 TCCP and as a result, other applications fulfilled more eligibility criteria as set out the TCCP Information Sheet. While we are unable to provide monetary assistance to this important project this year, we look forward to remaining updated on its progress and staff remain available to provide any input that you feel may assist with the project. We thank you for your efforts to encourage active transportation within the Town and look forward to working with you in the future. Should you have any questions or require clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 705-726-9300 extension 1002 or email [email protected].

Sincerely, The Corporation of the County of Simcoe

Nathan Westendorp, MCIP,-RPP Manager of Development ec. Jeff Lees Town of Penetanguishene (By Email Only) Jessica Sheard-Dunlop, County of Simcoe (By Email Only) Ministry of Ministere des ('� Transportation Transports

Transportation Policy Branch Direction des politiques du transport ° t?ontario 777 Bay Street, 30th Floor 777, rue Bay, 30 etage Toronto, Ontario Toronto (Ontario) M7A 2J8 M7A 2J8 Tel: 416 585-7628 Tel.: 416 585-7628 Fax: 416 585-7204 T elec. : 416 585-7204

July 4, 2018

Dear valued stakeholder,

Ontario has cancelled the cap and trade program. Given that the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (OMCC) program is funded through cap and trade proceeds, this program is now cancelled and no furtherfunding will be issued.

Although no further funding will be issued under this program, you may continue to use any OMCC funding that was received prior to March 31, 2018 to implement the commuter cycling projects identified in your Transfer Payment Agreement.

Please note that all of the terms and conditions laid out in the Agreement remain in effect, including the requirement to complete all OMCC-funded projects by December 30, 2020, and to provide annual financial reports, usage reports, implementation reports, and a final report in the manner prescribed in the Agreement.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for participating in the OMCC program. We look forward to working with you as you continue to implement the commuter cycling projects that are being supported by this program.

Sincerely, edq Director (A) Transportation Policy Branch

Orders and Notices Paper Feuilleton et Avis No. 10 No 10 1st Session 1re session 42nd Parliament 42e législature Thursday Jeudi

July 26, 2018 26 juillet 2018

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ PUBLIC AFFAIRES D’INTÉRÊT PUBLIC ÉMANANT BUSINESS DES DÉPUTÉS (Precedence in accordance with Standing (Ordre de priorité conforme à l’article 98 b) du Order 98(b)). Règlement.) Ballot Item Number 1 – To be debated today. Private Members’ Notice of Motion Number 4 Avis de motion numéro 4 émanant d’une députée Ms. Dunlop – That, in the opinion of this House, the Government of Ontario should identify and execute all the required actions to create an environment and training process that will expedite the creation of sufficient skilled trades people to make skilled labour a competitive advantage for Ontario and meet the requirements of a growing and vibrant economy in Ontario.

Skilled trades

The Acting Speaker (Mr. Percy Hatfield): We will deal first with ballot item number 1, standing in the name of Ms. Dunlop.

Ms. Dunlop has moved private members’ notice of motion number 4. Is it the pleasure of the House that the motion carry? Carried.

Motion agreed to. 26 JUILLET 2018 ASSEMBLÉE LÉGISLATIVE DE L’ONTARIO 383 “Raised the adult general minimum wage to $14 per Ms. Jill Dunlop: I move that, in the opinion of this hour and further raises it to a $15 minimum wage on House, the government of Ontario should identify and January 1, 2019, with annual adjustments by Ontario’s execute all the required actions to create an environment consumer price index; and training process that will expedite the creation of “Make it easier to join unions, especially for workers sufficient skilled tradespeople to make skilled labour a in the temporary help, home care, community services competitive advantage for Ontario and meet the require- and building services sectors; ments of a growing and vibrant economy in Ontario. “Make client companies responsible for workplace The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott): Ms. Dunlop has health and safety for temporary agency employees; moved private members’ notice of motion number 4. 1330 Pursuant to standing order 98, the member has 12 “Provide strong enforcement through the hiring of an minutes for her presentation. additional 175 employment standards officers; Ms. Jill Dunlop: It is an honour to rise and speak on the topic of creating good jobs in Ontario by revitalizing “Will ensure workers have modest improvements in skilled labour. I want to begin today’s discussion by the scheduling of their hours, including: explaining why this motion is important to Ontario and “—three hours’ pay when workers are expected to be why I am personally committed to working on this on call all day, but are not called into work; motion. “—three hours’ pay for any employee whose shift is This motion is important to Ontario because: (1) we cancelled with less than two days’ notice; and have an unprecedented, and growing, shortage of skilled “—the right to refuse shifts without penalty if the shift labour; (2) skilled labour jobs are good jobs; (3) skilled is scheduled with fewer than four days’ notice; labour careers have a negative stigma in Ontario; and (4) “We, the undersigned, petition the Legislative Assem- immediate action is required. bly of Ontario to honour these commitments, including I am committed to work hard on this motion because the $15 minimum wage and fairer scheduling rules set to my family has operated a successful skilled trades busi- take effect on January 1, 2019. We further call on the ness for over 60 years. I have relevant work experience assembly to take all necessary steps to enforce these laws and insights, and there is overwhelming support in and extend them to ensure no worker is left without Simcoe North and across Ontario. protection.” There is a major and growing shortage of skilled employees to create and/or grow businesses and industries in Ontario. A 2018 Globe and Mail article released the PUBLIC TRANSIT following statistics: “In the Canadian Tooling and Mr. Billy Pang: “To the Legislative Assembly of Machining Association 2017 Wage and Business Survey, Ontario: companies reported that 20% of their skilled workers are “Whereas the current bus service between Markham over the age of 54 and will be retiring in the next and Toronto by the TTC is too expensive due to double- decade.” And in Ontario, “a survey by the Ontario dipping. Passengers need to pay a double fare if crossing Skilled Trades Alliance reported that 41% of employers Steeles Avenue. At present, the three TTC routes serving would hire more people if they could find those with the Markham and Toronto are 68 Warden Avenue, 129 skills they needed. McCowan Avenue and 102D Markham Road. On the Additionally, our newly formed government of On- other hand, if travelling by YRT, only one single fare is tario is placing a priority on job creation and better jobs required. YRT route 24 Woodbine Avenue requires only to return Ontario to its role as the economic engine of one fare to commute between Markham and Toronto; Canada. “We request TTC to synchronize with YRT by As we execute our plan to make Ontario open for busi- collecting one single trip fare only; ness, we will need skilled labour to fill the jobs that a “We, the undersigned, petition the Legislative Assem- thriving economy will generate. Skilled labour jobs are bly of Ontario as follows: good jobs and provide a meaningful, financially sound “TTC to synchronize with YRT by collecting one and stable career path for many Ontarians, including single trip fare only.” young people, newcomers and individuals looking for a career change. Skilled trades careers provide diverse job I agree with this petition. opportunities, learn-as-you-earn opportunities, high job satisfaction and lucrative salaries. High levels of job satisfaction are reported by 90% of trade and technology PRIVATE MEMBERS’ professionals. The average annual salary of a full-time PUBLIC BUSINESS certified tradesperson in Ontario is over $57,000 a year. Many experienced tradespeople earn $80,000 or more per year. SKILLED TRADES There is a negative stigma surrounding skilled trades The Speaker (Hon. Ted Arnott): I’m pleased to workers, whereby people believe that skilled trades are recognize the member for Simcoe North. not a career to aspire to or be proud of. This stigma is 384 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO 26 JULY 2018 unique to North America, where the false perception is Additionally, our journeyperson-to-apprentice ratio deterring our youth from entering a promising profession. framework has been very constricting in Ontario. Other In Europe, a number of countries have prioritized skilled provinces have much more flexibility within this frame- trades within their education systems and are training a work and are providing better opportunities for appren- large number of skilled trade workers. For example, tices. We need to get to work on action plans now to Germany’s dual education system provides specialized address these concerns. vocational training and apprenticeship opportunities, Madam Speaker, I am committed to this motion be- which has kept the youth employment levels very high. cause my family has operated a successful skilled trades This, in part, has led two thirds of students from each business for over 60 years. In 1956, my grandparents school-leaving cohort to start a skilled trades apprentice- Glen and Marie Dunlop established Glen Dunlop Plumb- ship, while Canada has only 10% of its youth pursuing ing, Heating and Supplies Ltd. Glen and Marie initially the same career path. operated this company from their home in Coldwater, A 2017 report released by the Ontario Chamber of before eventually moving to a nearby shop in 1969. Commerce stated, “One of the most pervasive barriers to Glen Dunlop Plumbing, Heating and Supplies Ltd. attracting youth to the trades is the perception that the has, over time, hired nearly 200 people and continues to careers in the sector offer limited opportunities for operate in Coldwater, Ontario. In fact, my father, brother, learning, growth and social mobility.” uncle and cousins are plumbers, and my aunts work in This same report estimated that skilled trades will the retail plumbing store. This is one of the many small- account for 40% of new jobs created in the next decade; town Ontario success stories inspired by a career path in however, only 26% of youth between the ages of 13 and the skilled trades. We need to create more stories like this 24 are even contemplating a career in this field, and only one. 10% will actually pursue a skilled trades career. I have relevant work experience as a college teacher While there are many wonderful post-secondary and job placement specialist. I have worked extensively professions and career opportunities for those who do with students and businesses to align on-the-job experi- pursue university, there is a growing number of equally ences and career opportunities. I have grown to under- respectable and well-paying jobs for those who attend stand the many challenges faced by colleges, graduates colleges and trade schools. In spite of this, only 30% of and businesses. I will leverage my experience to assist in full-time students enrolled in secondary schools will go executing this motion. to college and 10% in apprenticeships, whereas 60% of Simcoe North’s support for this motion is unanimous. those same students will go on to university. During the election campaign, I met with representatives Madam Speaker, as our children enter high school and from a wide range of businesses, including a small con- begin to plan for their future careers, we need to be open- struction company owner, a hardware store entrepreneur, minded as parents and encourage the pursuit of a career the Weber Manufacturing president, a Magna divisional in the skilled trades. president and two general managers from local marinas. A skilled trades survey conducted by the Ontario Every person I talked to identified a shortage of well- College of Trades in 2016 collected data pertaining to educated and well-trained skilled tradespeople as a key how Ontario parents view the skilled trades. Of the obstacle to sustaining or growing their business. parents who participated in the survey, only 38% Additionally, everyone acknowledged that the short- reported that they had spoken with their child about age is getting worse and that immediate action needs to pursuing a career in the skilled trades. be identified and executed. These meetings and conversa- Our youth deserve to be presented with as many career tions reinforced that this issue is impacting all trades- options as possible, and the skilled trades should be at the people in a wide variety of skilled-trades-related top of that list. Replacing the negative stigma around businesses. I believe that business and industry must also skilled trades and representing skilled trades as a viable accept the challenges of developing sufficient skilled and respectable career path is a critical step. tradespeople to make skilled labour a competitive advan- This motion requires immediate action. Positive tage for Ontario and meet the requirements of a growing actions will require time for the education and training and vibrant economy in Ontario. process to demonstrate positive results. Madam Speaker, in my riding we are fortunate that a Further, the 2016 annual report of the Auditor General number of businesses have come together as the Eco- indicated that only 50% of the people who start an nomic Development Corporation of North Simcoe and apprenticeship in Ontario will actually complete their are collaborating and sharing plans. The EDCNS has program. partnered with the townships of Tay and Tiny, the towns 1340 of Midland and Penetanguishene and the county of The current apprenticeship program in Ontario has Simcoe. become outdated and overly complex. To become an In addition to supporting agribusiness, tourism and apprentice, an interested candidate must go through a health care, the EDCNS has grown advanced manufac- very complicated application process. The process is turing and skilled trades in Simcoe North. This team has tedious, as it features a tremendous amount of wait times, brainstormed a number of positive and influential solu- forms to complete and fees to pay. tions to aid with the shortage of skilled labour. Their 26 JUILLET 2018 ASSEMBLÉE LÉGISLATIVE DE L’ONTARIO 385 actions include an incubator program for automation for people, but not me, because I worked underground. We primary school students, building relationships with high didn’t have either one. The point is, the employers were schools to promote trades among students and their subsidized. What that did was it allowed the employer to parents, and forming a multi-program partnership with hire us in order to do our apprenticeships. Why? Because Georgian College. Along with their slogan, “Blue Collar we were of value as labourers, but we were not as much Cool,” they are working to promote skilled trades to our of value when it came to the electrical work. We tended youth. to do the pulling of the cables, installing cable trays, I would like to acknowledge those EDCNS board helping the journeymen do whatever it was they were members in the gallery today who have driven from doing. We didn’t have the experience to really be as Simcoe North to show their support for this motion: the valuable as what the employer needed. I’m not saying township of Tiny mayor, George Cornell; and Brent there was no value to the labour we did, because I think Graham. what I did was quite good. But the point is, those subsid- Madam Speaker and members of this House, I believe ies were what really encouraged employers to hire the our government’s role in education, training, colleges and apprentice. job creation requires us to assume leadership in the If we are serious in this province—and I think we need creation of sufficient skilled tradespeople to make skilled to be; and I want to commend the member for bringing labour a competitive advantage for Ontario and to meet this motion forward—I think we need to revisit this the requirements of a growing and vibrant economy. I whole issue of a wage subsidy for employers to be able to look forward to your feedback and support for my hire apprentices, because what we end up with in the end motion. are skilled tradespeople who are of value not only to the The Acting Speaker (Ms. Jennifer K. French): employer, but they’re of value to our economy. Let’s face Further debate? I recognize the member from Timmins. it, having plumbers and electricians and mechanics and Mr. Gilles Bisson: I haven’t had a chance to con- welders and carpenters and all of the other skilled trades gratulate you on your ascendancy to the chair, as they that are out there in our economy is of value to us as a say—I will use the right word. society because we have the people that we need to do I want to start off by saying that we will be supporting the jobs that have to be done, because contractors and this motion, but I want to put a couple of things on the employers are able to get the qualified people that they record that concern me with regard to any agenda by have. To me, a wage subsidy was a good way of encour- Conservatives, and specifically the Ford Conservatives, aging employers to hire apprentices. when it comes to apprenticeships. The difficulty I’m having with where the government First of all, just to be clear, I served an apprenticeship. may be going—and this is what I want to put on the I’m an electrician by trade, so I’ve gone through the record. The response by employers because there is no system. I speak as someone who has gone through it— longer any subsidy is, “Change the ratio.” Let me explain what some of our concerns are both as apprentices and as that one. There is a 1:1 ratio in the electrical trade. That journeymen afterward, and as business owners who have means that for every electrician you have, you’re allowed to run those businesses where the electricians are hired. to have one apprentice. You can actually have more than It used to be, at least when I was hired in the trade, that if you’re a contractor with only one or two electri- that the employer got a form of subsidy from the cians; you’re allowed more apprentices as a ratio in that provincial government. It might have been a split thing case. But for the larger employers, it’s a 1:1 ratio. The with the federal government. I don’t know; I wasn’t the logic behind that is that it allows the journeyman to be one to make up that program. I was an apprentice at the coupled with an apprentice and for that apprentice to be time; I was not a legislator. That’s why the employers trained by a qualified electrician. were keen on hiring apprentices. If you hired apprentices The difficulty if you eliminate the ratio is the follow- during the first term, before you went to your basics in ing—and this is what I experienced in mining: Back in your first year or year and a half, you got a subsidy that the day, as it is today, with mining, there is no ratio, was X. Then, after the person came back and before they because we’re not part of the construction trades. We’re went to their intermediate stage of going to college, they the maintenance side. We’re the people who fix big got a little bit less. Then, when they finally got between equipment, big hoists and various types of large equip- intermediate and advanced it was dropped a bit again. ment, in the process of mining and milling. The point is that the employers were encouraged to take 1350 on apprentices by way of providing a wage subsidy. So when they hired, they hired at more than a 1:1 Because the employer has a legitimate issue: “I need to ratio. Where I ended up working at the time, the have somebody who is able to do the job.” If you’re McIntyre mine owned by the Noranda group had prob- hiring an apprentice who has no experience—and that’s ably around, I would say, five to seven apprentices per what happens when you start an apprenticeship, you have journeyman. That is really a bad idea on all kinds of no experience. Your journeyman sends you for a left- levels, and let me explain to you why. handed monkey wrench. They send you for a bucket of They would send us out on the job site underground— steam. They pull all the jokes on you—and I’m just already a dangerous environment because you are work- saying some of the ones they might have done to other ing in a confined space underground. There are all kinds County of Simcoe Main Line (705) 726-9300 COVN7YOF \ Planning Department Toll Free (866) 893-9300 1110 Highway 26, Fax (705) 727-4276 SlMCÔE_\ PLANNING f

August 8, 2018 VIA EMAIL ONLY

Town of Penetanguishene 10 rue Robert St. West/oust, PO/CP Box 5009 Penetanguishene, ON L9M 2G2

Attention: Ms. Andréa Betty, RPP, MCIP Director of Planning and Community Development

Re: Adoption of the Town of Penetanguishene's Official Plan By-law No. 2018-49 Town of Penetanguishene County File No. PT-OP-1801

This letter is to confirm that the record of adoption compiled by the Town of Penetanguishene for the comprehensive Official Plan was received by the County of Simcoe on July 24, 2018. The County received staff's sworn declaration and supporting material under clauses 17 (15) (a) and (b) on August 3, 2018. County Planning staff have undertaken our review and are satisfied that it is a complete Official Plan record package as per Section 17(31) of the Planning Act and for the purposes of section 7 of Ontario Regulation 543/06. Therefore, the County has deemed the Official Plan record package complete as of August 3, 2018. County Planning staff will proceed with its review and processing of the proposed official plan and supporting documentation.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact Kristin Pechkovsky, Senior Policy Advisor at 705-726-9300 x.1986 or email [email protected].

Sincerely, The ratio County of Simcoe

David Parks, MCIP RPP Director of Planning, Development and Tourism

ce. Stacey Cooper, Clerk, Town of Penetanguishene Kristin D. Pechkovsky, Senior Policy Advisor, County of Simcoe Nathan Westendorp, Manager of Development, County of Simcoe

Page 1 of 1 Community Schools Alliance Annual General Meeting Ontario Room, The Westin Ottawa August 13, 2018

Attendance

Alan Barfoot, Georgian Bluffs Denis Doyle, Frontenac Islands Mike Hentz, Dutton Dunwich Stephanie Jaworski, South Glengarry Marcus Ryan, Zorra Twp. Carol Lowry, Temagami Biff Lowery, Temagami Paul McQueen, Grey Highlands Stewart Halliday, Grey Highlands Bob Pringle, Chatsworth Twp Dave Merrill, Malahide Elgin Jim Jenkins, Malahide Elgin Aina DeViet, Middlesex Centre Steven Harvey, Middlesex Centre Brian Ropp, North Middlesex Frank Berze, Middlesex Centre Kevin Eccles, West Grey Marcel Meyer, Thames Centre Jim Collard, Niagara-on-the-Lake Karen Aranha, Southwest Middlesex Doug Reycraft, Chair

1. Chair Doug Reycraft called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone in attendance.

2. Chairs Report: Chair Doug Reycraft submits the following as his 2018 activities report.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHAIR August 19, 2018

The past two years have been the most eventful, and I would humbly suggest, the most successful in the nine-year history of the Community Schools Alliance. The spring ‘engagement’ process announced by former education minister Mitzie Hunter on March 6, 2017 launched a series of ten facilitated public meetings in May in various centres across the province. Several of those meetings were attended by members of our executive committee. The input from parents, students, communities, school boards and municipalities finally convinced the ministry and minister that the existing Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline (PARG), introduced in March, 2015, was adversely affecting rural and northern communities. On June 28 of last year, Minister Hunter announced a moratorium on school closures and released a discussion paper “Plan to Strengthen Rural and Northern Education”. She also announced a new Rural and Northern Education Fund (RNEF) of $20 million “dedicated to school boards to enhance education for students in rural and Northern communities”.

During the 2017 AMO conference, Alliance executive members joined an Oxford County delegation in a meeting with Minister Hunter. Following a cordial and constructive meeting, an informal follow-up meeting in a hallway with Alexi White and Chris Martin of the minister’s staff established a working relationship that proved productive throughout the PARG review. A conference call in September arranged by vice-chair Marcus Ryan with the two staff members provided the Alliance with some details and a proposed schedule for the two-phase consultation that was being designed by the ministry. We also learned of the ministry’s plan to establish a Reference Group of representatives of school boards, municipal organizations and other groups including the Community Schools Alliance. Both the CSA chair and Jim Collard (representing OSUM) were appointed to the Reference Group. It also included Professor William Irwin of Huron College of Western University who has been doing research under a contract with the Alliance focused on the impact of school closures on communities. The Reference Group met twice for full-day discussions in November and February and the Community Schools Alliance participated in both discussions.

The first phase of the ministry’s review of the PARG – and the Community Planning and Partnership Guideline – opened on October 12 of last year and closed on December 12. The Executive Committee used a two-hour conference call and follow-up emails to draft a response that consisted of 19 recommendations and was submitted prior to the December deadline. Those recommendations are listed here:

 The current Pupil Accommodation Review (PAR) timeframe should be extended beyond the minimum five months and the minimum number of public meetings should revert to the four that were required by the previous PARG.

 The minimum modified PAR timeline of three months should be eliminated.

 An impacted municipal council should be invited to appoint a representative to be a member of an Accommodation Review Committee (ARC).

 An ARC should have the option of extending the timeframe and the number of meetings if a new closure recommendation is added during the accommodation review process.

 At least three accommodation options (a recommended option, an alternative option and a status quo option) should be included in the initial staff report.

 The initial staff report must include how the options will impact the school board budget, student programming and achievement, student well-being and the impact on the community and the local economy.

 School boards should invite elected municipal representatives and municipal staff to a meeting to discuss the initial staff report with school board trustees and staff.

 A school board’s capital plan must list all families of schools planned to be recommended for accommodation reviews during the upcoming five-year period.

 A school board’s capital plan must be part of the agenda for meetings with municipalities required by the Community Planning and Partnerships Guideline (CPPG).

 Meetings required by the CPPG should permit two-way sharing of capital plans to facilitate integrated community planning.

 Meetings required by the CPPG should permit elected municipal officials to communicate directly with school board trustees.

 The Ministry of Municipal Affairs should be encouraged to require each single and upper tier municipal government to establish a Municipal School Advisory Committee to serve as a liaison between the municipality and the school boards with schools within the municipal boundary.

 Municipalities and school boards should be encouraged to establish community hubs in underutilized schools before the schools are closed.

 The provincial regulation on the disposition of surplus property (Regulation #444) should be amended to permit municipalities to purchase school buildings before they are closed and lease the space needed for education back to the school board.

 The provincial regulation on the disposition of surplus property (Regulation #444) should be amended to permit municipalities to purchase school buildings at a price based on the property’s Fair Market Value as an institutional use.

 A model of school ownership that would have a school established in leased space in a building owned by a municipality and subject to a proper asset management plan should be developed by the ministry.

 The Ministry of Education should continue to enhance the annual capital funding in the Joint-Use Seed Funding Program to provide a greater incentive for coterminous school boards to establish joint-use schools, particularly in rural and northern Ontario.

 The Rural and Northern Education Fund (RNEF) should become a permanent component of the Grant for Student Needs and should be enhanced with funds saved through the reduction in top-up funding.

 Lastly, while not part of this review, it is our position that the physical size of school boards in rural Ontario and the North is too large to permit effective democratic governance and should be reduced to create a larger number of boards with each representing a smaller jurisdiction.

During the first phase of the ministry’s consultation, the Community Schools Alliance took advantage of two opportunities to draw attention to the review and the Alliance’s response. On November 11, the chair participated on a panel at the annual conference of People for Education in Toronto. On November 25, he was part of a panel at a Rural Education Symposium at Embro in Oxford County. Vice-chair Marcus Ryan was a key organizer of the symposium and it’s notable that two members of Minister Hunter’s staff attended the symposium and were active participants in roundtable discussions.

On January 17, four days before the annual conference of the Rural Ontario Municipal Conference, a provincial cabinet shuffle saw Indira Naidoo-Harris replace Mitzie Hunter as Minister of Education. The Community School Alliance organized a panel presentation during the conference with Chair Reycraft, Vice-Chair Ryan and Katherine Sedgwick of Queensborough in Hastings County all providing presentations. Zorra Township had again requested a meeting with the Minister of Education and delegates were able to introduce themselves and some CSA executive members to the recently-appointed Minister Naidoo-Harris.

In early February, Minister Naidoo-Harris released a Draft Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline (PARG) and announced the second phase of the consultation. It included significant amendments to the 2015 version and feedback was invited with a March 23, 2018 deadline. The following are the significant changes in the February draft:

• 1. Initial Staff Report to have at least 3 options including status quo instead of “one or more”

• 2. Initial Staff Report to follow ministry-approved template (under development)

• 3. Each option in Initial Staff Report to address 4 impacts:  Student programming  Student well-being  School board resources  Local community

• 4. “Impact on the local community” to include consideration of local economy if at least one school eligible for RNEF

• 5. Minimum number of public meetings increased from 2 to 3

• 6. Final Staff Report must include secondary school student feedback

• 7. Extra public meeting within 20 business days if new school closure introduced in Final Staff Report

• 8. Within 5 days of trustee approval of review, notices sent to Head of affected councils and CAO with invitation to meeting

• 9. Minimum time between first and final of 3 or more public meetings increased from 40 to 60 business days

• 10. Modified review prohibited if one or more schools in review qualify for RNEF

• 11. New section to describe Administrative Review process and conditions

The Executive Committee again used a conference call and follow-up emails to develop a response to the draft. Here is our submission:

“We support the second paragraph of the preamble which reads in part “When a school board identifies a school that is projected to have long-term excess space, a school board would typically look at a number of options such as:

 moving attendance boundaries and programs to balance enrolment between over and underutilized schools;  offering to lease underutilized space within a school to a coterminous school board;  finding community partners who can pay the full cost of operating the underutilized space; and/or  decommissioning or demolishing a section of the school that is not required for student use to reduce operating costs.” We recommend that the Initial Staff Report described in Section VI of the draft must include a description of the actions taken on all four options listed above.

In Memorandum 2018:B02 to Directors of Education and Secretary/Treasurers of School Authorities, a section titled Initial Staff Report states that boards will be required to use a ministry-approved template and also states that “impact on extracurriculars, student transportation and school climate surveys could be considered for inclusion”.

We recommend that the template to be used to prepare the Initial Staff Report shall require that the impact on extracurriculars, student transportation and school climate surveys be included.

We believe that each municipal council within the attendance area of a school recommended for closure should have the opportunity to appoint a representative to the Accommodation Review Committee.

We recommend that the first sentence of the second paragraph in the segment of Section VII titled Membership be revised to read “Where established by a school board’s pupil accommodation review policy, representation from students and the broader community, including the municipal council(s) within the school’s attendance area, shall be invited.

We applaud the requirement of a meeting with municipalities as described in Section IX but are concerned that the draft is silent on the timing of the meeting. We believe it must occur early in the review process. We recommend that Section IX be amended to require that the meeting with municipalities be scheduled within 30 days of the Board of Trustees’ approval to undertake a pupil accommodation review, before the accommodation review committee is established and before the first public meeting.

We believe that the proceedings of any meeting(s) with municipalities should be reported to the Board of Trustees before they make a final decision regarding a pupil accommodation review.

We recommend that the segment of Section XI titled Final Staff Report be amended to require that the segment includes a report that summarizes the proceedings of any meeting(s) with municipalities.

We are very concerned with the timeline for the first public meeting. We believe that 30 business days between the Board of Trustees’ approval to conduct a pupil accommodation review and the first public meeting is not sufficient time to provide written notice to municipalities, establish an accommodation review committee and conduct an orientation session for the committee. We also feel, as indicated above, that the meeting with municipalities should occur before the first public meeting,

We recommend that Section XIII be amended to require that, beginning with the date of the Board of Trustees’ approval to conduct a pupil accommodation review, there must be no fewer than 60 days before the first public meeting is held.

We are pleased that the draft guideline requires that an economic impact assessment be completed and considered if a school proposed for closure is eligible to receive support from the Rural and Northern Education Fund (RNEF). We are also pleased that the Modified Pupil Accommodation Review may not be undertaken if one or more of the schools included in the review is RNEF-eligible. We regard these provisions as a departure from the one-size-fit-all approach of previous versions of the Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline and applaud them.”

On April 27, with very little fanfare, the ministry released the final revised version of the PARG. Here are the additional changes that the ministry made to the February draft:

• 1. “Options” changed to “scenarios”

• 2. Initial Staff Report still requires 3 scenarios but status quo not required

• 3. “Impact on local economy” to follow ministry-approved template (under development)

• 4. Notices and invitations to councils must go to single, lower, and upper-tiers

• 5. Council responses to Initial Staff Report must be included in Final Staff Report if submitted before final of 3 or more public meetings

• 6. Meeting for municipalities to discuss Initial Staff Report must happen before first of 3 or more public meetings

• 7. Minimum time between trustee approval of review and first of 3 or more public meetings increased from 30 to 40 days

• 8. Template for Initial Staff Report ‘likely’ to include impact on extra-curriculars, student transportation and school climate surveys

This year the Community Schools Alliance became a sponsor of the annual OSUM conference in Niagara Falls held May 2nd to 4th. A panel presentation similar to the one at the ROMA conference in January was made. On this occasion, however, we were able to provide a description of the final PARG.

Although the consultation on the PARG has concluded, the moratorium established on June 28, 2017 continues to be in force. The revised document references templates that school board administrations are required to use for the Initial Staff Report to the board and the Economic Impact Study required if at least one school eligible for the Rural and Northern Education Fund is included in a review. Those templates were to be developed in consultation with the Reference Group (of which both the chair and Jim Collard are members) over the summer and be made available this fall. However, there has been no communication with members of the Reference Group and we are waiting for some announcement from Minister Lisa Thompson. A meeting with Minister Thompson is scheduled for Tuesday morning during this AMO conference and it is hoped that the delegation may gain some information about the templates and the moratorium at that time.

The Executive Committee is generally pleased with the outcome of the review. We will continue to advocate for increases in the $20 million Rural and Northern Education Fund. However we see its use to determine which schools in a review make an economic impact study necessary as a major improvement. It represents a clear departure from the one-size- fits-all approach that has damaged the future of many rural and northern communities.

Dr. William Irwin of Huron College and his colleagues continue to conduct research on the impact of school closures in Ontario for the Community Schools Alliance. He is also teamed with Patricia Collins of Queens University to study the impact using the Limestone District School Board and the Thames Valley District School Board as their research sites. The latter project is the result of a $236,000 SSHRC grant. We look forward to a progress report on both projects.

Our ability to fund research and presentations and to support conferences like OSUM depends of the fees paid by our members. I thank the municipal councils and councillors who have supported us in the past and ask for their continued sponsorship.

I also want to acknowledge the continuing support of the Middlesex County council and its IT department who look after our web site. We also owe our gratitude to AMO who will be sending out renewal invoices on our behalf very soon and who look after our finances and to the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake for hosting our teleconferences.

Lastly I offer my gratitude to the members of our Executive Committee who have been generous with their time and advice as we worked through the most extensive and comprehension consultation on the accommodation review guideline undertaken in my memory.

Respectfully submitted,

Doug Reycraft Chair, Community Schools Alliance

3. Secretary Treasurers Report Moved by Carol Lowery, second by Alan Barfoot that the financial report as held by and distributed through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) be received:

4. Business Arising from the report Karen Aranha congratulated Doug on the successes of the CSA, reminded us that Boards of Education have work to do to catch up to the new direction of the Ministry of Education. Steve Harvey asked how our work will affect Rural and Northern schools by the removal of $200 Million from the provincial budget? Carol Lowery wants us to determine the future of Rural and Northern school funding. It was suggested that we have questions ready for the bear pit session of Amo.

Motion by Denis Doyle, second by Alan Barfoot to receive and action Doug’s report as necessary. 5. Moved by Marcus Ryan, second by Kevin Eccles to receive and adopt the following as elected to the CSA for the following 3 years That Alan Barfoot, Jim Collard, Trevor Bougie and Denis Doyle be acclaimed as members of the Executive Committee of the Community Schools Alliance and further that Stephanie Jaworski be appointed to the Executive conditional on her election to the municipal council of South Glengarry or her becoming an individual member of the CSA, whichever comes first and further that Cameron McWilliam of Dutton Dunwich be appointed to the Executive as his community is a member in good standing.

6. This concludes the business of the 2018 AGM, Chair Reycraft adjourned the meeting @ 5:45 pm.

Respectfully submitted.

James C. Collard Councillor, Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Your Worship Gerry Marshall Town of Penetanguishene P.O. Box 5009, 10 Robert Street W. Penetanguishene, ON L9M 2G2

Dear Mayor Marshall:

It is the responsibility of municipalities to ensure they are in compliance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA).

The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) has reviewed the documentation submitted by your Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) and has determined that your municipality was compliant with the EMCPA in 2017.

The safety of your citizens is important, and one way to ensure that safety is to ensure that your municipality is prepared in case of an emergency. You are to be congratulated on your municipality's efforts in achieving compliance in 2017.

I look forward to continuing to work with you to ensure your continued compliance in 2018.

If you have any questions or concerns about the compliance monitoring process, please contact your Emergency Management Field Officer.

Sincerely,

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In This Issue - Ontario municipalities lead the way with Digital & Electronic Signatures. - Announcing the 2019 Councillor Training Workshops. - Getting the most out of Facebook. - Managing trolls, negative comments & really angry people. - Grants still available for your Road & Sidewalk Assessments. - Aging infrastructure can hit people where they live. - Careers with Durham Region, Ottawa and Niagara Parks.

AMO Matters Earlier this year AMO put out a call for municipal volunteers to pilot a digital and electronic signature service to determine its viability in the sector. Discover how these municipalities have benefitted from the service and when you might expect a full service offering open to all Ontario municipalities.

Eye on Events The demanding arena for elected officials requires knowledge and skills and a way to keep current. AMO is here to help! For the new council term ahead AMO is pleased to offer three in-person training sessions: Municipal Leadership Essentials (November, 2018); As a Member of Council What You Need to Know (February/March, 2019) and Land Use Planning: Beyond the Basics (February/March, 2019). Learn more about the training program and register today! Don’t forget to check out our bundle and save discounts.

Facebook remains the dominant social media platform globally, but the channel itself is evolving and changing – will it impact your use of the channel? Join us September 12 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for a webinar that will help you understand how to leverage the platform to effectively engage your community, create compelling content, and measure your impact. Click here to register today.

Unfortunately, social media is not always used for good. Municipal staff and elected officials are regularly challenged by angry Facebook groups, harmful posts, and online ranting that often doesn’t go away easily. On October 10 AMO hosts a webinar that will help you move away from the emotion of the moment and make wise decisions to respond (or not) in a way that is helpful, not harmful. Drawing from true examples, you’ll get practical advice to maintain a positive reputation and come out ahead. Click here to register today.

LAS Grants are still available through FCM to help cover the cost of the LAS Road & Sidewalk Assessment service. Hurry - deadline for applications is October 23 at midnight. Contact Tanner to take advantage of this valuable service.

Recent studies show water main break rates have increased 27% over the last six years. Help your residents address their aging private infrastructure with an affordable third-party warranty offering from LAS and Service Line Warranties of Canada.

Careers Emergency Services Coordinator - Job ID 10646 - Region of Durham. Reports to Director of Emergency Management. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit the Region of Durham website and apply online directly to Job ID# 10646 no later than September 16, 2018.

Program Manager, Maintenance Planning - City of Ottawa / Gestionnaire de programme, Planification de l'entretien - Ville d'Ottawa. Department: Public Works & Environmental Services. Position Status: Full- time, Continuous. Closing date: September 10, 2018. Please apply online using the "Apply" button. If this is your first online application please refer to our resources on how to apply for jobs online.

Director, Cultural Stewardship - Niagara Parks. Reports to: Chief Operating Officer. A successful Police Information Check is required for the selected candidate. Applications for this position will be reviewed beginning September 12, 2018. Please visit Niagara Parks Careers to create a profile and submit your resume.

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County to build regional services hub in Orillia

Midhurst/August 30, 2018 – The County of Simcoe has completed a land acquisition agreement with Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) to purchase the closed Orillia District Collegiate and Vocational Institute (ODCVI) property for development of a future regional services hub.

Open Houses related to the project and future uses on the site will be held in 2019, in which the County will be seeking input on the design, amenities and potential community services to be offered at the site. Construction timelines, building design and services to be offered on the site will be determined through community needs and after public input is received.

Demolition of the aged buildings will commence immediately for public safety reasons. Investigation into the viability of utilizing or re-purposing the older infrastructure revealed that this option was not prudent or cost effective. The County and SCDSB have made arrangements to protect the existing student memorial arboretum on the property and the County will incorporate this area into future designs. The County is also working closely with the City of Orillia to complete the permit processes and future planning.

This project aligns with the County’s Strategic Asset Management Plan, 10-Year Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy, and the Simcoe County Positive Aging Strategy. It remains prudent to identify multi-benefit projects that align with the County’s long-term goals and objectives, and meet the growing service demands in the areas of affordable housing, long term care, paramedic services and other community service needs, including a positive aging framework. Recent County capital investments in these areas include:

 2010 – Development of a Joint Emergency Services Centre in Stayner  2011 – Redevelopment of a Bradford social and affordable housing complex  2013 - Redevelopment of Georgian Village  2016 - Development of the Alliston Paramedic Services Station  2016 - Development of the Beeton Paramedic Services Station  2016 – Redevelopment of Barrie social and affordable housing complex  2017 - Development of the Orillia Paramedic Services Station  Underway - Partnership with the City of Barrie to develop the Barrie-Simcoe Emergency Operations Centre  Underway - Development of the Collingwood Paramedic Services Station  Underway – Development of an affordable housing complex in Collingwood  Underway – Development of an affordable housing complex in Wasaga Beech  Underway – Redevelopment of Barr’s Motel in Barrie for affordable housing  Underway – Development of an affordable housing complex in Tay Township

County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.

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“County Council continues to make critical investments in our communities to ensure we can meet the current and future service demands and social infrastructure requirements of our growing region,” said Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall.

“Orillia Council is excited to see our longstanding partner, the County of Simcoe, take ownership of this important piece of property in Orillia. Further, I commend the County for protecting the student memorial arboretum. We look forward to seeing the County’s final development plans for the site following the public consultation process in 2019,” said City of Orillia Mayor Steve Clarke.

“We look forward to working with both the City of Orillia and our residents to redevelop this property into a community service hub that could address multiple areas of need in Orillia and the surrounding Townships, greatly benefitting residents for generations to come,” said Mark Aitken, Chief Administrative Officer, County of Simcoe.

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Electronics collection coming to Simcoe County curbs weeks of September 17 and 24

Midhurst/ August 27, 2018 – Simcoe County residents have a new option to recycle their old or unused electronics through a convenient curbside collection program that runs the weeks of September 17 and 24 across the region. The County’s audit data indicates that approximately 650,000 kgs. of electronics end up in curbside garbage collected each year. Many electronics are harmful to the environment when not recycled properly and the goal of this new program is to offer residents an easy solution to properly recycle common electronic items. “The County is constantly striving to enhance our services and programs and increase our diversion rate,” said Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall. “We’re pleased to introduce another innovative collection program that will assist Simcoe County residents in clearing out old electronics and help our environment with a simple and convenient recycling solution.” All Simcoe County households will receive one electronics collection, with half the County receiving pick-up September 17-21 (Zone 1) and the other half receiving pick-up September 24-28 (Zone 2). Visit www.simcoe.ca/electronicscollection or check out your Waste Calendar to determine your zone. An electronics collection bag will arrive through Canada Post by early September as part of the County’s Big News envelope. The mailer will also include a bag for our annual Battery Collection occurring November 5-9, 2018 and information about upcoming changes to our green bin program. Similar to other special collection programs, electronics pick-up does not necessarily coincide with your regular collection day. Place bags (sealed clear plastic bags will also be accepted) and larger loose items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Monday of your designated week. Acceptable items include:

 Computers  Monitors  Printers  Televisions  Cellular phones  Video gaming consoles  Small appliances (toasters, vacuums, kettles, electric mixers and coffee makers)  Personal care items (hair dryers, electric shavers and toothbrushes)  Cords and small corded power tools

Please delete all personal data from items placed at the curb. The County is not responsible for personal information contained on computer hard drives, motherboards or other electronic devices that may potentially store information. Electronic items collected will be processed at a local approved electronics recycling facility where they are sorted and recyclable materials are sent out for reuse. Visit www.simcoe.ca/electronicscollection for details. County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.

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Economic Development Office (EDO) Report Sharon Vegh, August 31, 2018

Objective: To Create Awareness of North Simcoe in the “Heart of Georgian Bay” resulting in Business Growth, Productivity, Innovation, Investment and Jobs BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION Prosperity Summit 2018 “Convergence of Healthcare with Manufacturing”  Success stories of North Simcoe’s innovative businesses continue to appear in Metroland Media’s Mirror. An introductory piece interviewing Roy Ellis, the EDCNS Chair, was followed by articles on Sean Desroches of Franke Kindred and Mark Losch of North Simcoe Tool. More articles highlighting North Simcoe’s manufacturing successes to come… All news articles are available on Simcoe.com and the newly designed EDCNS website (www.edcns.ca).

 The EDCNS Board of Directors is priming two local innovative manufacturers for investment and expansion, stay tuned!  Streit Manufacturing manufactured a vehicle for Loomis. EDCNS will issue a media release in September on an open house invitation.  Skilled Trades Talent Initiative 3.0 begins September 20, 2018 with a full page ad in the Mirror. INVESTMENT ATTRACTION PIPELINE  The medical device company from the GTA continues their investment strategy. Follow-up with businesses that were invited to Prosperity Summit 2018 is ongoing. MARKETING & COMMUNICATONS  Meetings and briefings delivered by the EDCNS Chair resulted in MPP Jill Dunlop presenting to the Ontario Legislature on the importance of skilled trades. EDCNS Board Directors attended the session. The official transcript is attached.  The 6.5 minute Prosperity Summit 2018 highlights reel has been created. The short and long video versions are on the EDCNS website.  Monthly visitation to the EDCNS website continues its steady climb at 89 % new visitors to the site in August 2018. September

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Meet Melissa New Blog Entries Your Guides to the HGB Doors Open Simcoe County August Events Enter to win the ultimate HGB prize pack with 400Eleven

Meet Melissa With our wonderful summer staff heading back to university, we would like to welcome Melissa Elsdon as she joins our team as our Part-Time Administrative Assistant. She offers years of experience being an ambassador for local food, strong organizational skills and problem-solving ability gained from coordinating outstanding events and running a successful farming and consulting business for almost 10 years. Melissa will be following up on ad sales for our Discovery Guide, so you can look forward to hearing from her soon GBay Life Blog Catch up on what our summer staff have been up to this summer by checking out the GBay Life Blog, written by Katie Lalonde, one of our Student Communications Coordinators. We will be visiting local attractions, festivals and more to report on all the fun things we do throughout the summer, that you can do too! Get a taste of what Katie has posted this month by reading the teasers below. Find it at www.gbay.ca/blog

A student watches the drum performance in the longhouse at the Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons celebration of National Indigenous People's Day.

SS Keewatin Tour National Indigenous People's Day 2018 The SS Keewatin's story begins in 1907, and we were lucky to travel back in time and take a tour of this magniﬁcent ship. Using the word magniﬁcent I'm not really quite sure where to begin seems like an understatement while reminiscing on because there is just so much I want to tell you our historical tour. I learned so much more than I all about this amazing day, but I will start by letting could have ever imagined about her on a 90-minute you know that I have never been to an event like Combination Tour. From funny anecdotes to the this before. Even though this area has an most haunted areas of the ship, our tour guide died extensive Indigenous culture I have never really not disapoint... experienced it for myself, so I was excited to see what was in store for the day... Read the full blog here. Read the full blog here.

Read More Blogs Page 1 of 3 Do you like antique hunting? Or maybe you want some farm fresh veggies? Your Guides To... Katie has posted some new guides to the Heart of Georgian Bay to cater to all kinds! Find the guide that tickles your fancy under the Explore tab on gbay.ca or click the links below

Rainy Day Guide History Buff's Guide Farms, Markets and Fresh Food Beach Lover's Guide Antique Shops, Art Stands, and Galleries

Sept. 29 10AM - 4PM: Doors Open Ontario in Simcoe County

Doors Open Ontario attracts visitors to unique heritage sites and cultural tourism experiences. Visitors are invited to discover ﬁrst-hand Ontario's hidden heritage treasures, some of which have never been open to the public. Simcoe County is one of the hundreds of participating regions. Come check out some of Simcoe County's fascinating history! For more information click here.

WHAT'S GOING ON? September Event Listings

Find more details on these events and more at www.gbay.ca/events

Marsh by Moonlight September 1, 2, 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 7 Experience the sights and sounds that paddling along our moonlit trail provides! After learning about the Marsh at night through hoots, chatter, coos, yips and howls relax by the ﬁre and enjoy a roasted snack and warm drink. Book today - this event usually sells out! For more details click here.

Saturday, September 8th The Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre is hosting their 18th Annual Pow Wow, featuring Native dancing, traditional crafts and foods, and much more. The event is held at Sainte-Marie Park. Click here for more details.

Sunday, September 16th Come out and support the Terry Fox Run in the Heart of Georgian Bay!Featuring a popular two- way route up and down Balm Beach Road from our base in Perkinsﬁeld Park, with different route options (2, 5, and 10km) with water stations and washrooms along the way! Free treats, KidZone, live music, silent auction and more available after the race! Click here for more details.

Sat. September 29th to Sun. September 30th Discover the exceptional talent of over 30 artists hidden within the Georgian Bay community, who invite visitors into their studios for this once a year event The Bay Studio Tour. Artists showcase their work and visitors can experience first hand their one of a kind creations. Inspired by the beauty and drama of their landscape, you may discover your treasure. Painting, sculpture, pottery, jewellery, photography, fire art, glasswork, woodwork, metalwork and mixed media will be displayed. Page 2 of 3 Hairspray finishes it's successful run at King's Wharf Theatre with its final two performances on Saturday September 1st, with a matinee and an evening show. Act fast and get your tickets today!

Click here to check ticket availability.

Kings & Queens of Country at King's Wharf Theatre runs from September 13 to September 30. It's a hand-clappin', foot-stompin', feel-good tribute to classic hits of early country music. It fuses elements of classic country, gospel, bluegrass- and a touch of comedy. Featuring some of country's greatest music pioneers; Johnny Cash, Hank WIlliams, WIllie Nelson, Conway Twitty, Charley Pride, Merle Haggard, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and more, this show is not one to miss! Click here for ticket availability and more information. WHAT'S GOING ON? at the Midland Cultural Centre

Are you planning a tourism festival or event?

If your event will draw visitors from outside the North Simcoe area, fill out an Event Submission Form at www.gbay.ca/events to have it appear in the monthly e-newsletter, on our website and on our social media feeds! Enter to win with 400Eleven! The ultimate Heart of Georgian Bay family prize pack:

Family pass to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons PLUS 4 fat bike rentals Family pass to Discovery Harbour Admission for 4 to Huronia Museum Click to Enter Membership to Martyrs’ Shrine 2 adult admissions to the S.S Keewatin (children 15 and under are free) PLUS Steak in a Drawer - a memoir written by the current Captain, who was a waiter onboard in the 60’s AND a copy of Murdoch Mysteries episode 701, which was ﬁlmed on board the S.S Keewatin

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In This Issue - Announcing the 2019 Councillor Training workshops. - Getting the most out of Facebook. - Managing trolls, negative comments & really angry people. - Media relations and social media orientation for new councils. - What to look for in natural gas retail contracts. - Upcoming LAS facility lighting webinar. - Rural Ontario Institute seeks partners for municipal internships. - Careers with Clarence-Rockland, York Region, Bruce County and Parry Sound.

Redbrick Communications is delivering media and social media training for elected officials and municipal Councils in late 2018 and 2019. Workshops for individuals will be available across Ontario, and Redbrick is booking in-house sessions.

LAS Have you ever had a knock at the door where an energy retailer offers you a “cheaper” rate? While the rate may indeed be attractive, there are a number of other things to consider before signing a natural gas retail contract.

LAS recently expanded its LED turnkey lighting service to include options for all of your municipal facilities. Join us for a FREE webinar on Tuesday September 11th at 1:00 pm to learn how an LED lighting upgrade can reduce energy usage and save your municipality money. Register today!

Municipal Wire* The Rural Ontario Institute is now accepting Expressions-of-Interest from prospective municipal partners. Leverage support to implement youth engagement strategies through municipal internships. Deadline to submit Expressions of Interest: November 16, 2018.

Careers Project Coordinator, Infrastructure and Planning Services / Coordonnateur(trice) de Projets Services d’infrastructure et aménagement du territoire - Cité de Clarence-Rockland / City of Clarence- Rockland Interested candidates are requested to submit their résumé marked “Employment offer, Project Coordinator” before 4:00 p.m., September 20th, 2018 to: Sophie Roussel, Human Resources, City of Clarence-Rockland, 1560 Laurier Street, Rockland, ON K4K 1P7, [email protected].

Program Manager, Urban Forestry #22864 - York Region. Reports to: Manager, Natural Heritage & Forestry. Department: Environmental Services, Environmental Promotion & Protection Branch. Location: Newmarket. Position status: Temporary, Full-time, approximately 24 months. Please apply online by September 13, 2018, quoting competition #22864.

Children's Services Manager - County of Bruce. Reports to Director, Human Services. Location: Walkerton. Applications are being accepted through the Employment Office website application process. Deadline for applications is midnight, 12:00 pm on September 24, 2018.

Clerk - Executive Assistant (EA) - Town of Parry Sound. Please submit by email only, your covering letter and resume in one document under the subject line “[your name] Clerk / EA Application”, by 9 AM on Tuesday, September 27, 2018 to: Rob Mens, CAO, Town of Parry Sound at [email protected].

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