Township of Admaston/Bromley Second Monthly Meeting Thursday, June 15, 2017 @ 7:30 P.M

Township of Admaston/Bromley Second Monthly Meeting Thursday, June 15, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Moment of Silence

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

5. Minutes –

a) 5a Minutes of the June 1st, 2017 Council meeting

6. Delegation and Guests –

7. Planning and Economic Development Committee - Chair Bob Hall, Committee Member Kevin LeGris

8. Community Service Committee - Chair Kevin LeGris, Committee Member Bob Hall

9. Public Works Committee - Chair Robert Dick, Committee Member - All of Council

a) 9a Resolution to approve Roads Voucher dated June 9, 2017 b) 9b Report and Letter to the Honourable Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation re Changes to display Screens and Handheld devices Ontario Regulation 366-09

10. Budget and Finance and Human Resources - Chair Michael Donohue, All of Council

a) 10a Resolution to approve General Voucher dated June 9, 2017 b) 10b Resolution to approve Employment By-Law 2017-33

11. Protective Services - Chair Mike Quilty, Committee Member Robert Dick

a) 11a OPP information re: Ministry of Transportation notification regarding motor Vehicle collision reports and information b) 11b Response to the letter sent by Jamieson Dyer, regarding the expansion of reporting and future composition of Police Services Boards

12. County of Renfrew – Mayor Michael Donohue

13. By-Laws

➢ By-Law 2017-33 being a By-Law to regulate the appointment, duties & remuneration of staff

14. Notice of Motion

15. Old Business

16. New Business

17. Confirmatory By-Law

a) 17a By-Law No. 2017-34 to confirm proceedings of the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at the meeting held June 15, 2017

18. Question Period

19. In-Camera Session

20. Adjournment

PLEASE NOTE “Submissions received by the public, either orally or in writing may become part of the public record/package”.

Council Information

2017- June Admaston School Notes and Quotes County Communique MAY 2017 Ottawa Valley Business - June 6, 2017 AMO-Province Announces Emergency Services Changes CORPORATION OF TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

FIRST MONTHLY MEETING

Council met for their first monthly meeting at the Municipal Council Chambers on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 7:30 pm. Present were Mayor Michael Donohue, Deputy Mayor Robert Dick, Councillors Kevin LeGris, Mike Quilty and Bob Hall.

Staff members present were Clerk-Treasurer Annette Gilchrist, Deputy Clerk- Treasurer Bill Piasetzki and Public Works Superintendent Chris Kunopaski. From the press was Bruce McIntyre from the Eganville Leader.

Mayor Michael Donohue called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. followed with a moment of silence.

Resolution No. 01/06/17

Moved by Mike Quilty, seconded by Robert Dick

Be it resolved that Council accept the agenda for the regular Council meeting held June 1, 2017. “Carried“

The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 18, 2017, were provided to Council for approval and the following resolution was passed:

Resolution No. 02/06/17

Moved by Mike Quilty, seconded Robert Dick Be it resolved that Council accept the minutes of the regular Council meeting held on May 18, 2017. “Carried“

Planning and Economic Development Committee - Chair Bob Hall, Committee Member Kevin LeGris

The County of Renfrew Planning Activity Tracker for the month of March 2017 was reviewed by Council and accepted as information.

Community Service Committee Chair Kevin LeGris, Committee Member Bob Hall

The Minutes from the April 18, 2017 meeting of the Admaston/Bromley Public Library with Treasurer and Librarian’s Reports were reviewed by Council and accepted as information.

By-Law 2017-31 being a by-law to amend by-law 2017-01 appointing certain Township officers and committees was presented to Council and the following resolution was passed:

Resolution No. 03/06/17

Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall

Be it resolved that Council approves a By-Law to amend By-Law No 2017-01 appointing Kristine Selles as a new member to the Douglas Recreation Committee. “Carried“ Councillor LeGris reported on the Town of Renfrew Public meeting regarding recreation and the installation of a pool or second ice surface at Mateway Park. The options discussed ranged from a cost of $7 Million to $12 Million.

Public Works Committee – Chair Robert Dick, All of Council

Council reviewed a report regarding the Osceola landfill expansion application.

Upon consideration the following resolution was passed:

Resolution No. 04/06/17

Moved by Robert Dick, seconded by Mike Quilty

Be it resolved that Council authorize the withdrawal of the application for expansion of the Osceola Landfill Site and refund of the fees paid to date;

And further that staff is hereby directed to work with Jp2g to develop an application for an emergency extension. “Carried”

Public Works Superintendent Chris Kunopaski gave a power point presentation on the drainage improvements and repairs to Pucker Street.

Budget and Finance and Human Resources - Chair Michael Donohue, Committee Member - All of Council

Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Bill Piasetzki presented Council with the Cash Management Report for the period ended April 30th, 2017.

A report was reviewed outlining Council’s practice to cancel a summer meeting for holidays. Upon consideration the following resolution was passed:

Resolution No. 05/06/17

Moved by Mike Quilty, seconded by Robert Dick

BE IT RESOLVED that the July 20th, 2017 Council meeting be cancelled and that Staff prepare a Notice to be advertised in the local papers and on the Township website and social media sites. “Carried”

Protective Services – Chair Mike Quilty, Committee Member Robert Dick

The following minutes and reports were reviewed by Council and accepted as information:

 Minutes from the Police Services Board Meeting held April 25, 2017  Letter from Father P. Brady McNamara regarding speeding traffic on Highway 60 by the Church and School

Councillor Quilty reported that the Police Services Board discussed the letter from Father McNamara and the OPP enforcement of the speed limit as well as the 2017-2018 Ride grant of $8950.00 which was applied for through Inspector Colin Slight.

Councillor Quilty further reported that Collision Reports will now be kept in an electronic data base by MTO in Toronto. There will be a onetime fee of $250 and a cost of $14 per report. Robert Dick stated that the Fire Department requests reports 0 to 5 times per year and currently the cost is $45 per incident. By-Laws

Resolution No 06/06/17

Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall

THAT the By-Laws listed below dated June 1st, 2017 be enacted and passed:

 By-Law 2017-31 being a By-Law to amend By-Law 2017-01 appointing certain Township officers and committees “Carried”

Confirmatory By-Law

Resolution No 07/06/17

Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall That By-Law No. 2017-32, being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at the meeting held June 1, 2017 be now numbered, deemed read three times and passed. “Carried“ Resolution No. 08/06/17

Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall BE IT RESOLVED that the Thursday June 1, 2017 Admaston/Bromley Council meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m. “Carried“

______Mayor Clerk/ Treasurer

CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

By-Law No. 2017-33

Employment By-Law for the Township of Admaston/Bromley Employees

WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley deems it advisable to employ Township Staff under and subject to the provisions of a by-law;

AND WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Act empowers Council to pass such a by-law regulating the appointment, duties and remuneration of such staff;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley enacts as follows:

PART 1. Short Title

1.1 This by-law may be cited as the “Employment By-Law”.

PART 2 - Insurance and Health Benefits

2.1 Pension

The Employer shall authorize participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (“OMERS”) primary pension plan. All future full-time employees shall participate in OMERS. Subject to enrolment requirements, part-time employees may participate in OMERS if they qualify as set out in Section #C-2 in the Human Resources Policy.

2.2 The Employer shall provide a R.R.S.P. Pension Plan Program for current employees who do not wish to participate in the OMERS primary pension plan. Effective November 1, 2011, Municipal contributions will be equal to OMERS contribution rates for salaried employees and hourly rate wages based on a 40-hour workweek. The employee must match the employer’s contribution to the plan.

2.3 Insurance and Health Benefits

The Employer shall provide Life Insurance Coverage, Long Term Disability and a Health Benefit Program. The employer shall pay the premiums.

Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Long Term Disability Extended Health Care Plan Dental Insurance

2.4 Vision Care – Eye exams, surgery, glasses and contact lenses provided by a licensed optometrist to a maximum of $200.00 per calendar year per family for full time employees, their spouses and children as defined in the Explanation of Common Insurance Terms under the Township Group Benefit Program.

PART 3 - Paid Holidays

3.1 Thirteen paid holidays shall be provided. Specific days are outlined in the Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual. PART 4 - Other Allowances

4.1 Car Allowance

Mileage shall be granted to those employees who are required to have a vehicle and use it routinely in the performance of their duties. For the use of cars authorized by the employee’s supervisor, employees will receive $0.50 per km. for the first 5,000 km. and $0.45 cents per km. for all additional km. per calendar year effective January 1, 2008.

4.2 Uniform and Safety Footwear Allowance

Employees who are required by nature of their job to wear uniforms and/or safety footwear on a regular basis shall be reimbursed for the following upon presentation of invoices:

i) One pair of safety footwear per year up to a maximum of $200.00. ii) One pair of safety coveralls or safety coat per year. iii) Additional Safety Wear and Clothing per year up to a maximum of $200.00. iii) All other safety apparel requirements will require Council approval.

PART 5 – Rates of Pay

5.1 Schedule “A” – Salary Grid and Classifications

5.2 The insurance health benefits and pension program is provided to all full- time employees. All permanent part-time employees will receive an additional 14.1% of their pay in lieu of benefits (5.9% if participating in the Pension Plan).

PART 6 - Enforcement and General

6.1. Matters pertaining to working conditions and employment are also set out in the Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual. The manual should be referred to for additional information about the employment conditions contained in the by-law.

6.2 The Budget Finance & Human Resources Committee shall recommend any other amendments to this by-law to Township Council in the form of a replacement by-law.

6.3 The Clerk-Treasurer shall be responsible for the administration of this by- law and will be accountable to the Council for its enforcement.

6.4 This by-law shall not be interpreted to contradict or violate any statute or regulation of the Province of Ontario.

6.5 By-Law No. 2013-12 and 2015-22 are hereby repealed.

6.6 This by-law shall come into force and be effective on July 1st, 2017

Read a first and second time this 15th day of June 2017

Read a third time and finally passed this 15th day of June 2017

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

BY-LAW No. 2017-34

A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY AT THE MEETING HELD June 15th, 2017

WHEREAS Subsection 5(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, provides that the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by its Council;

AND WHEREAS Subsection 5(3) of the said Municipal Act provides that the powers of every Council are to be exercised by by-law;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and desirable that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law;

THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley enacts as follows:

1. That the actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 15th day of June 2017 and in respect of each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at its said meetings, is, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other body is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law.

2. That the Head of Council and proper officers of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain appropriate approvals where required, except where otherwise provided, and to affix the Corporate Seal of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley to all such documents.

3. That this By-Law shall come into force and take effect upon the passing thereof.

READ a first and second time this 15th day of June 2017

READ a third time and finally passed this 15th day of June 2017

______Mayor Clerk-Treasurer

ADMASTON SCHOOL'S NOTES & QUOTES

Our mission at Admaston Public School is to provide, through an innovative and community effort, an environment that prepares each student to become a life-long learner while reaching their intellectual, social and emotional potential.

Gayle Bishop, Superintendent Date: June 2, 2017 Catherine McGregor, Principal

DATES TO REMEMBER June 7 Bike Rodeo - OPP A Note from Mrs. McGregor… June 13 Gr. 1-2 class – Ma-Te-Way Park 10:30 – 2:00 with Community Living Our character focus for June is Honesty. Gr. 3 – SS#2 Heritage School House Children learn to make honest choices by June 15 Renfrew Track Meet June 16 Father’s Day BBQ following the example of adults, who June 20 JK/SK and Grade 3 Class Trip – Museum of choose to tell the truth and who reward

History the truth with hugs and praise. It is June 21 National Aboriginal Day – Gr. 5-6 – Pembroke Marina always best to be honest when someone is June 22 Gr. 1 – Gr. 2 - Class Trip – Museum of Nature unkind or something is unsafe. Children

June 23 PIZZA DAY – Beach Day need to learn to look after their June 26 Report Cards Sent Home – Gr. 6 Celebration belonging and to always ask to borrow or June 27 Kindergarten Celebration – 2:10 p.m.

June 28 End of Year Celebration – 2:10 p.m. use another person’s belongings. In

June 29 Last Day of School closing think about the words of Michel Canada 150 events – Renfrew Gr. 4-5-6 De Montaigne, “Honesty is a question of Play Day – JK – Grade 3 right and wrong, not a matter of policy.” June 30 P.A. Day Sept. 5 FIRST Day of School

SCHOOL COUNCIL NOTES:

We wish to thank members of our school Be KIND & TRUE council, Sabrina Clemmer, Alana Peer, Tammy in all you Stokes and Angela Field, for their leadership and

commitment to our council. Our next meeting Do & Say, th will be September 19 at 6:30pm. We are that’s the always pleased to welcome new people to our council. 2017-2018 is an ELECTION ADMASTON way! year.

ANAPHYLAXIS REMINDER This is an important reminder that Admaston P.S. makes every effort to be a nut-free school. Trace contamination can occur when even the oils from a nut product are touched by a child with an allergy. A SMALL AMOUNT OF EITHER OF THESE CAN BE LETHAL. We ask that you ensure your child’s lunches and snacks, including baked goods, are completely nut-free. Thank you, in advance, for helping us keep our children safe.

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ADMASTON SCHOOL'S NOTES & QUOTES

Gayle Bishop, Superintendent Date: June 2, 2017 Catherine McGregor, Principal

Grade 4, 5, & 6 Trip to Ottawa May 8th Wow, what a day! This trip was an example of the truth that everything happens for a reason (weird weather, flooding, and last minute plan changes). The children enjoyed learning at Parliament Hill and the War Museum. Special thanks to Mrs. Martin, Ms. Rosien, Miss Boese, and the volunteers.

RCDSB E-LIBRARY (http://rcdsb.lib.overdrive.com)

To access the eBook collection, students browse the secure website site for particular titles, borrow with their same RCDSB username and password and enjoy on any computer, tablet, smartphone or eReader device. Happy Reading!!

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ADMASTON SCHOOL'S NOTES & QUOTES

Gayle Bishop, Superintendent Date: June 2, 2017 Catherine McGregor, Principal

Family-School Team: Ways to keep number skills over the summer

Two, four, six, eight, now it’s time to estimate —before you put a stack of folded towels on the shelf or fill a bowl with peaches, ask your child to estimate how many will fit; then count afterward to compare. What does a hundred look like? –start making collections of things (rubber bands, watermelon seeds...) Grocery Math—get out the advertisements announcing sales and have your child look at the specials on fruit and determine how to spend $10.00 Cook up the math game—cook with your child— estimate how many tomatoes will be needed to double the recipe for sauce; if you put 10 slices of mushroom on pizza, ask your child to put on twice as many olive slices; how much is that? Measure the distance—get out a map that indicates distance in kilometers, measure the distance

between two locations (Renfrew & Ottawa; Renfrew & Toronto)-which is greater?

Mother’s Day Social

May 12th Admaston welcomed moms, grandmas, aunties, and other special people in our children’s

lives to our annual social. The weather was fantastic and the cakes were delicious. Val O’Leary,

visiting from Alberta, was the lucky winner of the loomed throw. Thanks to everyone for making this

social such a success!!

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ADMASTON SCHOOL'S NOTES & QUOTES

Gayle Bishop, Superintendent Date: June 2, 2017 Catherine McGregor, Principal

Musical

Admaston Public School presented two performances of “The Adventures of Captain Starblaster!” May 17 at noon and 7pm. The

audience was captivated by the performers. Special gratitude to Mrs. Martin for her time and efforts directing this musical, as well as Mme Rattray, students and volunteers for their work on the

backdrop and props.

A note from Mrs. Martin: Here is to another fun filled and very

successful musical season!!! It was an absolute pleasure to work with this very dedicated group of actors and actresses! They made it look so easy! Thanks to the families for their support and the

staff for letting me do it and taking up the gym! Thanks Mme Rattray for the help with props! Can't wait to do it again but maybe after a little rest first!!!

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ADMASTON SCHOOL'S NOTES & QUOTES

Gayle Bishop, Superintendent Date: June 2, 2017 Catherine McGregor, Principal

Looking for Your Help

CHRISTMAS MARKET Heads Up

When you are tidying up and have items you want to donate, think about our Christmas Market we’ll be holding in December 2017. We particularly need small items that will fit in a shoe box for gifts for dad, mom, brother, and, sister. Last year’s market was a great success; we just need to collect more gifts for dads, brothers, grandfathers. We’d really like you to hold onto these items and donate them in NOVEMBER (we’ll put the notice in the newsletter) our 2017 Christmas Market. Thanks!!

TRACK MEET: May 18th

Everything combined to make for a fantastic track meet: the weather was wonderful, the athletes tried their best and enjoyed themselves, and the adults worked seamlessly so that the day went like clockwork.

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ADMASTON SCHOOL'S NOTES & QUOTES

Gayle Bishop, Superintendent Date: June 2, 2017 Catherine McGregor, Principal

School Council Looking for Nominations

ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE MEMBERS  Parents/guardians will run without declaring a position.  All executive positions shall be decided at the first meeting of the new executive members.  Unless all executive members of the SCHOOL COUNCIL are new, the position of Chair and Treasurer shall be decided from a list of executive that sat on the previous SCHOOL COUNCIL – this is to ensure continuity.  Elections shall be held at the September annual general meeting. [Sept. 19/17]  The SCHOOL COUNCIL will post advance notice of the election. The call for nominations should be posted within the school, inserted into the Schools monthly newsletter or made available for as wide a distribution as possible.  A formal written declaration of candidacy/nomination must be submitted to the school’s administration office, one week prior to the election held at the September meeting. All declarations will be collated by the Chair and Principal.  All candidates, if number more than the available open positions, should be prepared to make up to a 5 minutes presentation at the September meeting.  Open Parent/Guardian positions shall be filled by candidate(s) who has (have) the most votes through a secret ballot vote at the September meeting.  Parents/Guardians shall be elected by the Parents/Guardians of students enrolled in the school.  If there is not more or equal number of candidates for open positions, those candidates shall be acclaimed as an executive member of the SCHOOL COUNCIL.  If there are not enough candidates for open positions, then the current sitting executive of the SCHOOL COUNCIL may appoint a qualified person to fill that position.

The chair of the SCHOOL COUNCIL shall be a member who is also a parent

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ADMASTON SCHOOL'S NOTES & QUOTES

Gayle Bishop, Superintendent Date: June 2, 2017 Catherine McGregor, Principal

Renfrew Children’s/Youth Chorus

May 15th the Admaston foyer was filled with the sounds of choral music as the Admaston school community joined to enjoy the Renfrew Children’s/Youth Chorus, under the direction of Jessica Belanger. This is a multi-school, award-winning choir for children from Grade 4 and up. Follow on twitter.com/rcychorus for updates and more information.

Before and After School Program Thank you to parents who completed the Before and After School Program Survey. We have collected all the responses from our school and at this time there is not sufficient interest in running a Before and After School Program for the 2017-2018 academic school year. We will be gathering more information next Spring in the hopes of having more interested families.

For those families in need of before and after child care, please access the following website for a possible child care placement in your local community. http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/_documents/childcare/ChildCareDirectory.pdf

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ADMASTON SCHOOL'S NOTES & QUOTES

Gayle Bishop, Superintendent Date: June 2, 2017 Catherine McGregor, Principal

1600 & Relays

May 25th our school gathered to complete the 1600 and relay races. The weather cooperated (not too cold...not too windy...a wee drop or two of rain), and every runner tried their best. Thanks to our team for all of their efforts with this activity.

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ADMASTON SCHOOL'S NOTES & QUOTES

Gayle Bishop, Superintendent Date: June 2, 2017 Catherine McGregor, Principal

RCDSB Vision for Positive Mental Health & Well-Being To promote and support the mental health and well-being of all individuals in the school community through caring relationships and resources that nurture the development of healthy minds, compassionate hearts & resilience. What is Mental Health? Mental health is the capacity to think, feel and act in ways that allow one to enjoy life and deal with the challenges faced. (Public Health Agency of Canada).

Where to Get Support/Services for Student Mental Health at School: Talk to the Principal, Vice Principal, Guidance Counsellor or School Support Counsellor at your school about school and community resources. We are here to help.

Mental health challenges impact children and adults. Early intervention at all ages is Important. Crisis Lines are available 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week to provide confidential support and service information to all students, parents and staff. Call 1-877-377-7775 for the Crisis Line for Eastern Ontario for support for children, youth and families. Call 1-866-996-0991 for the Crisis Line to access adults mental health services (suitable for 16 yrs/older).

Strategy for June: Share Ideas & Try New Things Thank you for supporting Mental Health Week activities during the month of May. There are many great activities happening in RCDSB school communities. This month we are pleased to feature Central Public School, Opeongo High School & Highview Public School for sharing their ideas and trying new things. Continue the conversation into the month of June and through the summer holidays by taking time each day to share your ideas and try new things to support positive mental health and well-being. Imagine the possibilities if we all put our minds together daily to focus on strategies for well-being. Science shows what you focus on grows. So, let’s keep it going….. We wish you well!

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ADMASTON SCHOOL'S NOTES & QUOTES

Gayle Bishop, Superintendent Date: June 2, 2017 Catherine McGregor, Principal

Take 10 Take time to listen to music Breathe

Colour a mandala Journal or talk about 1-3 things you Walk and get in touch with your liked about today. senses: What do you hear, see, feel and smell.

This teepee gets used a lot and is a "zen zone" or quiet At Opeongo High School, a day of mindfulness was space for Kinders to have a place to take a peaceful break organized by students for students. Congratulations to at Central Public School in Renfrew. In the teepee there are the Den leaders, dedicated school staff and Renfrew cushions, a pair of noise reducing headphones, colouring County Youth Network for all their hard work! books, crayons, and books about yoga and emotions.

Highview Public School shared many activities that provide a menu of ideas for others to try:

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ADMASTON SCHOOL'S NOTES & QUOTES

Gayle Bishop, Superintendent Date: June 2, 2017 Catherine McGregor, Principal

Grade 4-5-6s @ Carleton U. May 26

Tchoukball

Ultimate

Soccer

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ADMASTON SCHOOL'S NOTES & QUOTES

Gayle Bishop, Superintendent Date: June 2, 2017 Catherine McGregor, Principal

A SPECIAL FRIDAY VISITOR

Friday, May 26th, Mr. Pino Buffone, our Director, visited Admaston. In the kindergarten he got to see a tornado in a jar. In the Grade 1 class he saw children personalizing butterflies. In the Grade 3 class he listened while the children consolidated their learning about root hairs on plants. While in the Grade ½ class, he listened as the children explained their arrays. Finally, at the end of the day, Mr. Buffone helped Mrs. McGregor with bus dismissal. Welcome to the Admaston Family, Mr. Buffone!! The welcome mat is out and our door is always open for your return visit.

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ADMASTON SCHOOL'S NOTES & QUOTES

Gayle Bishop, Superintendent Date: June 2, 2017 Catherine McGregor, Principal

Bike Rodeo – June 7th Bikes can be delivered to Admaston Public School from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – June 6th Bikes can be picked up from Admaston Public School from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – June 7th

Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium (RCJTC) Log into the “Parent Portal” by visiting our Website (www.onthebus.ca) after August 21st to confirm the 2017-2018 school year or at any time throughout the regular school year to confirm your child’s bus information. If you haven’t yet subscribed to receive email notifications for cancellations and delays or timing or bus # changes, we encourage you to do so by visiting our website and signing up at any time. Over the course of the summer and throughout the school year if you need to make a change to your child’s addressing or transportation details (your home, your sitter, custody change, etc.) please contact your school (before the end of June) or the RCDSB board office at (613)735-0151 (during the summer months). If you know of someone who has just moved into the area over the summer months have them contact the school or the RCDSB board office as soon as possible to register for school and transportation.

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ADMASTON SCHOOL'S NOTES & QUOTES

Gayle Bishop, Superintendent Date: June 2, 2017 Catherine McGregor, Principal

Healthy Kids Community Challenge Day at Opeongo High School

Students in Grade 4-5 from Admaston P.S. and St. Mike’s School in Douglas took part in the Healthy Kids Community Challenge Day at Opeongo High School on Wednesday, May 31st.

Thanks to the Township of Admaston/Bromley for co-ordinating and covering the costs for our students to participate in a very exciting day.

The students enjoyed their day (bugs?? – not so much). They practiced building a fire, knot tying, identifying insects, using compasses and hiking. They also enjoyed field play and a BBQ lunch.

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Council Communiqué

County Council Review MAY 2017

COUNCIL INITIATIVES

County Council Stands Up Against Violence County Council Adopted By‐Law 52‐17 A By‐law for the Execution of Contract No. PWC‐2017‐01 Rehabilitation of At the May session of County Council, a delegation from County Road 1 (River Road). Bernadette McCann House appeared in chambers to ask for the support of councilors in their ‘Stand Up Against Violence’ County Council Adopted By‐Law 53‐17 A By‐law for the Execution of Contract No. PWC‐2017‐02 campaign. The campaign was brought to chambers by Councillor Rehabilitation of County Road 21 (Beachburg Road). Kim Love, and she gave a brief introduction of the initiative and then asked Council and staff to join together for a group photo in County Council Adopted By‐Law 54‐17 A By‐law for the support of the initiative. Execution of Contract No. PWC‐2017‐05 Rehabilitation of County Road 51 (Pembroke Street West & Petawawa Boulevard)

County Council Adopted By‐Law 55‐17 A By‐law for the Execution of Contract No. PWC‐2017‐06 Rehabilitation of County Road 26 (Doran Road).

County Council Adopted By‐law 56‐17 A By‐law Authorizing the County of Renfrew to Enter into a Confidentiality Agreement with the Canadian National (CN) Railway Company.

County Council Adopted By‐law 57‐17 A By‐law to Enter into a Lease with Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation at 450 O’Brien Road, Renfrew, Ontario for a Five‐Year Period from August 1, 2017 until July 31, 2022.

County Council Adopted By‐law 58‐17 A By‐law to Enter into a Lease with Ontario Works at 450 O’Brien Road, Renfrew, Ontario for a Five‐Year Period from September 1, 2017 until August 31, 2022.

County Council Adopted By‐law 59‐17 A By‐law to Enter into a Lease with Renfrew County Housing Corporation at 450 O’Brien Road, Renfrew, Ontario for a Five‐Year Period from September The campaign encourages the community to participate in the 1, 2017 until August 31, 2022. Stand Up Against Violence photo campaign challenge. Community members can have their photo taken by an agency County Council Adopted By‐law 60‐17 A By‐law to Amend representative and pictures have appeared on the website, By‐Law 58‐09 ‐ Corporate Policies and Facebook and with several media outlets. In addition, Procedures for Child Care Services for the County of Renfrew. individuals and groups have made their own signs and sent “selfies” to the agency. Bernadette McCann House says that County Council Adopted By-law 61-17 A By-Law to Appoint the more than 500 people from across Renfrew County have County Committees for the Ensuing Year or Until Their participated, including families, sports teams, businesses, non- Successors are Appointed. profits, health professionals and churches. Their goal is to reach 1,000 people photographed in support of the campaign. For more information, contact: 9 International Drive, Pembroke, Ontario Erin Norris, a volunteer and Public Education Coordinator at Bernadette McCann House says, “If you believe violence is not K8A 6W5, 613-735-7288 [email protected] acceptable in our community, please stand up.”

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By: Jennifer Layman that determine pay by quantity or [email protected] quality of production and other factors (sex and employment sta- The Ontario government tus do not qualify as exceptions has announced its intention to to this requirement). Changes introduce proposed legislation, would take effect April 1, 2018. the Fair Workplaces, Better Temp Agencies Jobs Act, 2017. The legislative Temporary Help Agency (THA) proposals include broad rang- employees (assignment workers) ing amendments to Ontario’s are paid equally to permanent Employment Standards Act and employees of the THA client Labour Relations Act. when performing the same job. Here are some of the highlights Changes would take effect April of the proposed legislation: 1, 2018. Minimum Wage Increases Students Minimum Wage (hourly) Students who regularly work Today - $11.40 more than three hours are paid October 1, 2017 - $11.60 October 1, 2017 - $58.00 Employment Standards for at least three hours even if January 1, 2018 - $14.00 January 1, 2018 - $70.00 The proposed legislation would they work less than three hours. January 1, 2019 - $15.00 January 1, 2019 - $75.00 ensure that casual, part-time, Changes would take effect Janu- Students Under 18 (hourly) Hunting/Fishing Guides (hourly) temporary and seasonal employ- ary 1, 2019. Work during school or summer Working 5+ hours per day ees are paid equally to full-time Independent Contractors Today - $10.70 Today - $113.95 employees when performing the The proposed legislation October 1, 2017 - $10.90 October 1, 2017 - $116.00 same job for the same employer. would prohibit employers from January 1, 2018 - $13.15 January 1, 2018 - $140.00 Employees could request a “misclassifying” employees as January 1, 2019 - $14.10 January 1, 2019 - $150.00 review of their wages if they independent contractors. In the Liquor Servers (hourly) Homeworkers (hourly) believe that they are not receiv- event of a dispute, the employer Today - $9.90 Employees doing paid work at ing equal wages to full-time would be responsible for proving October 1, 2017 - $10.10 home for employers employees. Exceptions to the that the individual is not an em- January 1, 2018 - $12.20 Today - $12.55 requirement for equal wages are ployee. If passed, this proposal January 1, 2019 - $13.05 October 1, 2017 - $12.80 permitted where a wage dif- would come into force on Royal Hunting/Fishing Guides (hourly) January 1, 2018 - $15.40 ference is based on: a seniority Assent. Working five hours/day or less January 1, 2019 - $16.50 system, a merit system, systems Today - $56.95 Continued on Page 3 101 Things To Do in the Valley JULY-AUGUST ISSUE Deadline: June 12th | Publishes: June 15th | $25 per listing Promoting events at the end of June, the months of July and August, and into September. This issue covers graduation, Canada Day, the August long weekend and back to school. Plus, it’s your Canada 150 edition! $25 per listing | 5 listings for $100 | Phone: 613-732-7774 | [email protected] June 6, 2017 Ottawa Valley Business Page 2

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Continued From Page 1 made between an employer and Paid Emergency Leave it easier to access first contract a union, the agreement would Personal emergency leave (PEL) arbitration. Unions would have Shift Scheduling prevail in place of some of these would apply to every business. access to employee lists and Employees would have the right new rules. Changes would come All employees would be en- certain contact information if it to request schedule or loca- into force on January 1, 2019. titled to 10 PEL days per year, can demonstrate support of 20 tion changes after having been Leaves including two paid PEL days. per cent of employees involved. employed for three months. Child death or a crime-related Changes would come into force Currently, the Labour Relations Employees who regularly work child disappearance would allow on January 1, 2018. Employers Act gives employees the right, more than three hours per day, for a 104 week leave. Family cannot request a sick note from under certain conditions, to but upon reporting to work are medical leave would increase to an employee taking PEL. return to work within six months given less than three hours, must 27 weeks in a one-year period. Claims Against Employers of the commencement of a law- be paid three hours at their regu- Changes would come into force Employees would no longer be ful strike. The proposed changes lar rate of pay. Employees can on January 1, 2018. required to contact their em- would remove the six-month refuse to accept shifts without Overtime Pay ployer before filing claim under limitation. repercussion if their employer Employees who hold more than the Employment Standards Act The province plans to hire up asks them to work with less than one position with an employer (ESA). Even if there is insuf- to 175 more Employment Stan- four days’ notice. If a shift is and who are working overtime ficient information from the dards Officers by 2020-21. cancelled within 48 hours of its must be paid at the rate for the claimant for an ESA claim, an Links To More Information start, employees must be paid position they are working during Employment Standards Officer For more information on the three hours at their regular rate the overtime period. Changes will be ordered to investigate. proposed changes, there are links of pay. come into force January 1, 2018. Changes would come into force on www.ovbusiness.com to the When employees are “on-call” Paid Vacation on January 1, 2018. In addition, Government of Ontario press and not called in to work, they Employees would be entitled to the names of employers issued a releases, reports and websites. must be paid three hours at their three weeks of paid vacation af- penalty will be published. regular rate of pay. This would ter five years of service with the Unions be required for each 24 hour same employer. Changes would Changes to the employment leg- period that employees are on- come into force on January 1, islation would make it easier for call. If a collective agreement is 2018. unions to be certified and make 2017 Economic Development Summit Designed for entrepreneurs, business professionals and elected leaders! Larry Smith holds his BA and MA from the Erik Lockhart is the Associate Director of Queen’s University of Waterloo. Specializing in forecasting Executive Decision Centre. He has led over 1,250 and the economics of innovation, he has worked sessions for groups undertaking strategic plans, with governments, financial institutions, community consultations and more. Clients professional associations, and companies include: Coca Cola, City of Ottawa, City of Calgary, developing new markets or new products. He is Economic Developer’s Council of Ontario, Imperial an Adjunct Associate Professor, Conrad Business, Oil, Ontario College of Teachers and more. Mr. Entrepreneurship and Technology Centre, Lockhart teaches in the Faculty of Commerce at University of Waterloo and Associate Professor, Queen's University and facilitates in the Queen's Economics, University of Waterloo. Executive and Public Executive Programmes. Wednesday, June 21, 2017 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | $25/person (includes lunch/refreshments) Eagle’s Nest at Eganville Arena (178 Jane Street, Eganville)

For more information contact Jackie Stott: Phone: 613-735-0091 [email protected] www.OttawaValleyEconomicDevelopment.com June 6, 2017 Ottawa Valley Business Page 4 County of Renfrew Construction Updates On The Move County Road 508 (Calabogie controlled by automated traffic Road) - Greater Madawaska signals. There is a restriction to Dr. Amanda Comeau Steve Perry The resurfacing of County Road the maximum vehicle width of Dr. Amanda Comeau is the Steve Perry is the new Chief Ex- 508 from Ferguson Road to 3.5 metres. newest family physician to join ecutive Officer of Carefor Health Black Donald Road will com- County Road 1 (Madawaska the Renfrew and Area Health & Community Services. Perry mence June 5th and will con- Street) - Town of Arnprior Services Village. Comeau is started with the Victorian Order tinue until the end of June. The The Town of Arnprior downtown from Stittsville and attended of Nurses in 1998 as the Finan- road will remain open to traffic core revitalization project is Western, University of Calgary cial Director and was promoted but will be reduced to one lane at ongoing. This project involves and University of Ottawa prior to Executive Director in 2002. times with minor delays. the reconstruction of several to settling in Renfrew. Comeau When VON merged with Care- County Road 58 (Round Lake downtown streets. Temporary hopes to have her practice open for, Perry became the Director Road) - KHR Township road and lane closures will be September 1st. of Operations, Pembroke-Ren- The rehabilitation of Round required on Madawaska Street Ottawa Valley Food Co-op frew County and has held that Lake Road from Highway 60 to and Daniel Street. Detours and Gregg Parsons, Cassie Ashton, position for 11 years. Carefor Tramore Road has commenced alternate routes will be in place. Sheila Selby, Bob Dobson, Dan is a charitable home health care and will continue until the end of County Road 2 (Daniel Street) McCarthy, Joanne McManus, leader and community support June. The road will remain open - Town of Arnprior and Chris Tanner comprise the services provider proudly serv- to traffic. Motorists can expect The Town of Arnprior has a new Board of Directors for the ing three communities: the City minor delays as traffic will be watermain replacement project Ottawa Valley Food Co-op. of Ottawa, Eastern Counties reduced to one lane at times. along Daniel Street between McCredie Family (encompassing Stormont, Dun- County Structure B120 (Clay- Charles Street and Michael The McCredie Family are the das & Glengarry and Prescott & bank Bridge) located on White Street. Two lanes of traffic will new owners of Norway Bay Golf Russell) and Pembroke-Renfrew Lake Road - McNab Braeside be maintained, although lane Club. The McCredie’s previously County. Construction work is ongo- widths will be reduced. Edey owned the golf course 10 years Édith Soucie ing at the Claybank Bridge Street is closed between Daniel ago. The club’s grand opening Édith Soucie has joined MRC and will continue until the end Street and John Street. Motorists was June 1. Pontiac as the Receptionist and of November. The bridge is can expect delays and slow mov- Sean Crozier License Bureau Clerk. She is a reduced to a single lane of traffic ing traffic. Sean Crozier has been hired as graduate of Centre de Formation the new Deputy Treasurer for the Professionnelle du Pontiac in ac- Township of Whitewater Region. counting and secretarial services, Crozier was previously the Vice and has 14 years of experience Get your message in front of President/Assistant General as an office clerk. Soucie joined Manager and Head Coach of the team on May 23, 2017. the business community by the Pembroke Lumber Kings. Peter Cudmore Previously he was the Deputy Peter Cudmore, a teacher from advertising with us. Clerk-Treasurer for the Town- Arnprior District High School ship of Admaston Bromley, and a has earned the Prime Minister’s staff accountant for MacKillican Award for teaching excellence. It’s worth a call to get connected. & Associates The award cited Cudmore’s Jamie Perry robotics course that created the Jaimie Perry is the new Director sandbox; a hands on learning Ottawa Valley of Education for the Renfrew tool, which is only one out of a County Catholic District School few hundred in existence around Board. Perry comes to the role the world. BUSINESS having been the Superintendent Hector Clouthier [email protected] | Phone: 613-732-7774 of Educational Services for the Hector Clouthier, former MP for past 10 years with the Board. Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, He started in the school system is now an author. Clouthier re- as a teacher at St. Joseph’s High leased his book, “Give ‘em Hec” School in Renfrew in 1998 and this past weekend in Pembroke worked his way into administra- and Petawawa. The autobiogra- tion from there. Perry replaces phy details his life in and out of Michele Arbour this fall. politics. Sheila Durand Sheila Durand has submitted her Do you have people news? Send resignation as CEO of the Pet- it to: [email protected] awawa Public Library. Durand’s resignation is effective as of June 23, 2017. Durand joined the library in July 2015. June 6, 2017 Ottawa Valley Business Page 5 Business News Around The Valley

Local Business the town also pioneered a new and no more than five hours. Best In Canada Downtown Accessibility Incen- There will be a message board Tech Dick Plummer Marine in Pem- tive Grant. The grant will create set up east of Calabogie Road for App: HipChat broke was recently awarded the greater inclusion for patrons and advanced notification during the Cost: Free (Basic Version) 2016 National Achievement employees, and is a key ele- temporary closures. If there are Available: iOS, Android, Award which recognized them ment in Arnprior’s accessibility any questions or concerns please Windows, Mac as Canada’s largest dealer. The agenda. contact Bonnechere Excavating local dealership was first among RMFEO Welcomes Inc. At: 613-312-0040. Stop losing momentum with more than 800 dealers across the South Algonquin Fentanyl Sessions reply-to-all wars and buried country. The Rural Mayors Forum of Information sessions are being emails. HipChat gives you group 9.5% Tax Increase in GM Eastern Ontario has accepted the held in Deep River, Pembroke chat, 1-to-1 messaging, file shar- The Township of Greater Mada- Township of South Algonquin and Arnprior to discuss fentanyl ing, and powerful integrations waska has approved a tax levy as a member of the organization. and the increased risk of over- with your favorite tools. increase of 9.5 per cent for 2017. The municipality had expressed dose in Renfrew County. The With HipChat, you can quickly More than half the increase (5.1 an interest in being part of the sessions are open to the public. connect directly with the person per cent) is to cover policing. organization. The resolution was All sessions start (doors open) you need, regardless of where The budget reflects a reduction passed in mid-May. at 6:30pm with presentations at they are. Enterprise chat pro- of costs in general government Natural Health 7:00pm. Information booths are vides real-time communication, and recreation. Centre Earns $50,000 also available. The Deep River and with HipChat, you can chat Arnprior Earns Award The Natural Health Centre session is June 13th at Mack- seamlessly from desktop and The David C. Onley Award for in Barry’s Bay has earned a enzie Community School, the mobile. leadership in accessibility was $50,000 grant through the En- Pembroke session is June 14th HipChat integrations feeds created in 2014 to recognize abling Accessibility Fund (EAF). at Jeanne-Lajoie (in French) and you information from third-party Ontarians who have demon- The money will go towards the the June 15th session is in Arn- tools that you use every day. You strated an outstanding commit- construction of an accessible prior at Arnprior District High won’t miss a beat, and you won’t ment to improving accessibility basement entrance to the Centre, School. have to juggle a bunch of other for people with disabilities. This a barrier-free washroom, and au- Brewery Wins apps to monitor your business or year’s award recipients included tomatic door openers throughout Innovation Award your project. the Town of Arnprior. Over the the building. Whitewater Brewing Company Key Features: past four years, accessibility New Store Opening In was recently presented the 2017 - Unlimited group chat rooms has driven many upgrades and Downtown Pembroke Business Innovation Award dur- - Unlimited 1-to-1 chats design decisions that have taken True Zinnia has opened in The ing Algonquin College’s third - File sharing, with the ability to place in the Town of Arnprior. Mews in Downtown Pembroke. annual Spring Business Leader- view over 35 file types Significant accessibility enhance- The store offers handmade bath ship Conference. The Whitewa- - Secure guest access ments can be seen at municipal and body products that are eco- ter Brewing Company has been - Searchable chat history facilities and public spaces friendly. They also carry yoga in operation since 2012 and is - Secure and private throughout the town, which re- wear. The store’s grand open- one of the fastest growing craft - Email and push notifications so sults in a community with fewer ing is June 9th from 9:30am to breweries in Ontario. you stay in the know while on barriers and more inclusivity. 12:30pm. The business is owned Civitan Celebrates 60 Years the go Recently, the town undertook an by Jessica Lavergne. The Pembroke Civitan Club is - Connect to HipChat cloud ambitious two-year downtown Highway 17 Closure celebrating their 60th anniver- or your company’s self-hosted revitalization project focused on There will be a temporary sary. The club has donated $7.1 HipChat server enhanced accessibility measures closure of Highway 17 at the million to causes during its six for both the public and private Campbell Drive east bound lane decade history. See more at: realms. To persuade businesses off ramp for June 7-8, 2017. www.hipchat.com to become more accessible, Ramp closures will be short term Continued on Page 6 Just try us. You might be surprised.

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Phone: 613-732-7774 | [email protected] ovjobs.ca June 6, 2017 Ottawa Valley Business Page 6 Business News Around The Valley Continued From Page 5 Seniors grant will provide the residence attached with a third Golden Age Club of Otter Lake floor. The price is $225,000. Renfrew Plans For Rec Centre with $9,480 for renovations. Conference In Pembroke The Town of Renfrew is consid- Hospice Raises $140K The Federated Women’s In- Book Club ering a new recreation centre at The 2017 Hike For Hospice in stitutes of Ontario (FWIAO) Ma-Te-Way Park. A one per cent Renfrew raised $140,254, more will be having their provincial tax increase would provide a than the 2016 total. The funds conference in Pembroke, June new rec centre with a second ice help keep hospice care free of 20-22, 2017. The event will be surface. A 5.6 per cent increase charge to those who need it. held at the Best Western. 2017 would result in a new rec centre AWE Yoga Moves Downtown celebrates 120 years of the with a pool. For a 6.8 per cent Downtown Pembroke has wel- Women’s Institute. FWIO has increase, the municipality would comed its second yoga studio approximately 3,500 members in get a new rec centre, second ice - AWE Yoga. The business is 270 branches across Ontario. pad and pool. As the current owned by Michelle Renaud and Close Vote rec centre will need $700,000 Erin Norris and is located at 24 A recorded vote at Lanark Coun- in improvements, and is not Pembroke Street West, Suite ty council had the slimmest of accessible, a new rec centre is a 201. This is the business’ first margins with respect to spraying priority for the municipality. permanent location. for Wild Parsnip. The Township More Funding For Hospitals LV Gives Away Trees of Tay Valley put forth a motion Local hospitals will benefit from In celebration of Canada’s 150th, requesting no spraying of Wild new provincial healthcare funds. the Township of Laurentian Parsnip on county roads within Pembroke Regional Hospital will Valley is giving away 150 maple Tay Valley. A vote at the county For Moms and Dads, it’s in- receive $1.1 million, followed tree saplings to residents that level had 54 votes in support of creasingly difficult and stressful by Renfrew Victoria Hospital want them. There is a limit of the motion and 52 votes against. to parent. Not only are children at $470,000. Arnprior Regional one sapling per family, and they Rail Trail Recommendation more comfortable with technol- Health gets $300,000 while St. are available to Laurentian Val- The Economic Development ogy than adults, they’re also get- Francis Memorial in Barry’s Bay ley residents on a first come, first Committee of Lanark County ting better at hiding behind it. As and Deep River and District will served basis. Mayor Steve Ben- has recommended to Lanark a result, kids are diving into all each receive $123,000. nett said that if there is a demand County Council that the Ottawa sorts of dangerous situations on- Pontiac Funding for the trees, the municipality Valley Recreation Trail be multi- line and parents aren’t equipped Municipalities in the Pontiac will order more. use, and include self-propelled to save them. have earned funding from federal Douglas Tavern For Sale transportation (ie: walking) In this book, tech expert Am- government programs. Through Royal LePage Team Realty along with horseback riding, ber Mac and Internet security ex- the Canada 150 Community - Kanata North has listed the snowmobiles, ATVs and side-by- pert Michael Bazzell provide the Infrastructure Fund, communi- Douglas Tavern for sale. The sides. Also, if a local municipal- ultimate handbook for parenting ties of Île-du-Grand-Calumet, listing notes that after 45 years, ity comes forward with bypass in today’s digital world. From Isle-aux-Allumettes, Portage-du- Terry and Evelyn McHale have solutions that they are prepared understanding social media con- Fort, Bryson and Shawville will decided to retire and sell the to support and fund, that County cerns to learning about tomor- have new playgrounds. The total building. It seats 189 patrons Council would consider such row’s technology trends; from funds for this program amount to with more on special occasions, initiatives. considering app risks to report- $63,495. 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Several news outlets are 2015 election, more than double servatives were defeated in 25 It’s A Fact reporting that the 2015 Cana- what registered in 2011, and out of 29 ridings, and . . . in the dian federal election may have many were funded by the Tides seats the Conservatives lost, our Recycling Facts been influenced by an anti- Foundation, an organization recommended candidate was the conservative, foreign organiza- based in New York that known winner 96 per cent of the time.” 80% tion. A report entitled: Elections in Canada for anti-oil campaigns. The Leadnow report also states, Percentage of all empties Canada Complaint Regarding Money was funneled through “We selected target ridings with returned to The Beer Store Foreign Influence in the 2015 Leadnow, a Canadian organiza- field teams run by paid Leadnow Canadian Election has been filed tion. 29 ridings were targeted. organizers.” each year. with Elections Canada. The basis According to an article in the Conservatives were targeted, 1.1 of the report is that third par- London Free Press, “A De- but the NDP and CUPE also Millions of tonnes of bever- ties worked to bypass spending cember 2015 Leadnow report, complained of Leadnow’s age alcohol containers that limits, which contravenes the Defeating Harper, discusses how tactics. The Commissioner of Canadian Elections Act. 114 effective its campaign was in the Elections Canada says an in- have been diverted from third parties registered during the 2015 general election. “The Con- vestigation should be launched. landfills since 2007. 8 Millions of tonnes of waste Regional Business News In Brief sent to Ontario landfills Social Enterprise Funding canola production through new in Fanshawe College improve- each year. The Ontario government is biotechnology. Researchers at ments, part of a $50 million 1,000 supporting social enterprises by the University of Guelph, in investment in all of Ontario’s Every additional 1,000 launching two programs to help collaboration with Benson Hill colleges. Approximately 83 per tonnes of recycled waste them access the capital, training Biosystems, are helping to create cent of Ontario college graduates generates seven new jobs. and expertise they need to grow elite canola varieties by provid- find work within six months of and scale up their businesses. ing access to beneficial genes graduating. 227,000 students are 555 The ONE Social Enterprise and gene combinations that are enrolled at Ontario’s 25 publicly Number of alcohol contain- Partnerships is designed to help not available through conven- assisted colleges. ers recycled every minute social enterprises access busi- tional crop breeding. The invest- Ontario Opioid Update in Ontario through the ness supports, including training, ment is $940,924 and it will 412 people died of opioid over- mentorship and business funda- increase canola production by 20 dose in the first six months of Ontario Deposit Return mentals. The Social Enterprise per cent. The annual economic 2016, compared with 371 during Program (ODRP). Demonstration Fund will provide benefit of canola in Ontario is the same time period in 2015. 400,000 funding to not-for-profit organi- $1.48 billion. An Interactive Opioid Tracker Tonnes of material diverted zations with expertise in support- Funding For Colleges has been created to help better from Ontario landfills with ing social enterprises. 2017 marks the 50th anniversary understand opioid overdoses, Canola Technology of Ontario’s college system. To 200 municipalities have free nal- the combined Beer Store The Ontario government is celebrate, the government of oxone kits and the province has and ODRP programs. supporting the improvement of Ontario invested $2.6 million de-listed high strength opioids. 446 Number of Beer Store locations in Ontario. The Community Living Speakers Bureau is 88% Looking for available for speaking engagements at Percentage return rate your community club, classroom, event on beer containers. or organizational meeting. Our speakers Speakers deliver their own, personal stories that 78% for your Percentage return rate on will leave you feeling inspired. wine and spirit containers. community There is no cost to book our speakers. 30 group We have experience with children and Brewers who own adults, and in groups of 10 to 60. The Beer Store. ? 7,000 Employees who work at The Beer Store.

Source: Recycling Council of Ontario To book a speaker contact Dillon Watts: Phone 613-735-0659 | [email protected] and The Government of Ontario www.facebook.com/CommunityLivingUpperOttawaValley | www.cluov.ca June 6, 2017 Ottawa Valley Business Page 8 Tender Results Around The Region

T-17-04 - Granular Materials - T-17-11 - One 2017 Two-Wheel 2017-16 - Supply & Installation 17-PW-005 - 2017 Pavement 2017. City of Pembroke. Drive One-Ton Truck with of Lockers and Locker Doors. Marking Program. G.P. Splinter Products - $38,850 Dump Box Renfrew County District Town of Smiths Falls. Do All Const. - $39,996.00 City of Pembroke. School Board. Awarded to Acculines & Signs RGT Clouthier - $42,075.00 Surgenor Chevrolet Buick GMC Arnprior District High School Inc. in the amount of $18,948.00. Eastway Contract - $49,855.05 Cadillac - $44,550.00 GRB Storage - $49,900.00 W.W. Siegel Sand- $53,900.00 Murphy Ford Sales - $44,179.00 Grand & Toy Ltd. - $50,286.00 Supply of Signs and Hardware. H & H Const. - $72,735.00 (rejected bid - major irregularity) Mitchell Division - $62,500.00 Town of Carleton Place. Awarded to G.P. Splinter. Awarded to Surgenor. Cobden Public School BMR - $4,180.89 GRB Storage - $32,565.00 Maximum Signs - $4,781.60 T-17-05 - Line Painting - 2017- Double Surface Treatment Grand & Toy Ltd. - $32,898.18 Mechanical Advert. - $4,859.17 18. City of Pembroke. Township of Whitewater Mitchell Division 10 – No bid Strada Sign Supply - $7,766.47 A1 Carp Marking -$44,937.04 Region. Fellowes High School Awarded to BMR. Acculines & Signs. - $48,007.80 Greenwood Pave - $230,576.50 GRB Storage - $10,875.00 O’Brien Marking - $91,616.50 Smiths Const. - $238,407.40 Grand & Toy Ltd. - $31,134.00 Line Painting. Town of Car- Awarded to A1 Carp Pavement. Awarded to Greenwood Paving. Mitchell Division - $20,900.00 leton Place. Mackenzie Community School A1 Carp Painting - $8,579.80 T-17-06 - Concrete Works - Road Rehabilitation for Snake GRB Storage - $11,625.00 Acculines - Bid rejected (re- 2017. City of Pembroke. River Line. Township of Grand & Toy Ltd. - $11,440.50 ceived after closing) H&H Const. - $151,431.72 Whitewater Region. Mitchell Division - $15,000.00 Awarded to A1 Carp Line Paint- Greenwood Pave - $152,751.40 B.R. Fulton Const. - $322,050.00 Arnprior, Cobden and Mack- ing. Awarded to H&H. RGT Clouthier - $367,590.13 enzie schools awarded to GRB H & H Const. - $ 360,461.55 Storage Systems in the amount Contract 17-PW-003- Milling T-17-07 - Asphalt Patching - Bonnechere Ex. - $ 376,755.55 of $94,090.00 plus tax. Fellowes of Asphalt, Hot Mix Paving 2017. City of Pembroke. Smiths Const. - $484,716.45 awarded to Mitchell Division 10 and Miscellaneous Concrete H&H Const. - $151,800.00 Awarded to B.R. Fulton. in the amount of $20,900.00. Works. Town of Smiths Falls. Greenwood Pave - $168,280.00 Awarded to Thomas Cavanagh Smiths Const. - $253,250.00 Road Rehabilitation for parts RFT #2017-20 - Supply & De- Construction in the amount of Inter City Paving - $305,700.00 of Cedar Haven, Hydro Bay livery of Interior and Exterior $96,551.27. Awarded to H&H. and Westross Roads. Township Doors and Hardware. Renfrew of Whitewater Region. County District School Board. PW2016-10 - Roadside Mow- T-17-08 - Asphalt Road Resur- B.R. Fulton Const. - $300,218.40 Fellowes High School ing. Township of Lanark facing - 2017. RGT Clouthier - $293,987.58 Merlin Door - $128,175.00 Highlands. City of Pembroke. Bonnechere Ex. - $356,082.90 Construction Distribution Net- Awarded to Lewis Farms in the H&H Const. - $310,489.43 H & H Const. - $390,277.54 work - $162,138.00 amount of $16.80 per swath ki- Greenwood Pave - $355,910.00 Smiths Const. - $405,672.56 Hardware Agency - $158,500.00 lometre for a total of $12,902.40 Smiths Const. - $417,720.50 Awarded to R.G.T. Clouthier. Champlain Discovery for one season. Inter City Paving - $507,866.00 Merlin Door - $46,500.00 Awarded to H&H. Road work for Turcotte Road Construction Distribution Net- Two 2017 Or 2018, Diesel, and part of Kohlsmith Road. work - $58,822.00 4X4, Dual Drive, Dual Stream, T-17-09 - Tree Trimming & Township of Whitewater. Hardware Agencies – $70,000.00 Waste/Recycling Collection Removal - Equipment Rental Tender was deferred. Palmer Rapids School Trucks. Tay Valley Township. & Labour – 2017. Merlin Door - $6,000.00 Only one bid was received. City of Pembroke. RFP - Operator for Last Duel Construction Distribution Net- Haul-All Equipment- Stittsville Tree - $21,246.39 Campground. Town of Perth. work - $7,273.00 $314,430.00. Tender was North Renfrew Tree - $22,089.20 Will not be awarded. Hardware Agencies - $4,400.00 cancelled. Ontario Line Clear - $25,068.40 Fellowes and Champlain schools Dagenais Tree - $26,447.50 KHR 02-2017 - Remove Old were awarded to Merlin Door Request For Quotation Woodsman Tree - $32,965.00 Asphalt and Replace With Hot Systems. Palmer Rapids school MV2017-06 - Painting Services Awarded to Stittsville Tree Mix Pave. Township of Killa- was awarded to Hardware Agen- (Paul J. Yakabuski Community Service. loe, Hagarty & Richards. cies. Centre). Township of Mada- Walsh Contracting - $310,185 waska Valley. T-17-10 - Sewer Inspection H&H Const. . - $270,377.27 Road Needs Study. Township Only one bid was received and Equipment. City of Pembroke. Smiths Const. - $289,393.00 of North Algona Wilberforce. was over budget. Tender was Only one bid was received. Greenwood Pave - $186,378.81 Awarded to McIntosh Perry in cancelled. Awarded to Trenchless Utility Awarded to Greenwood Paving. the amount of $38,760. Equipment in the amount of RFQ MV2017-05 - Painting $65,272.00. Surface Treatment - French 01-2017 - Asphalt Patching Services (Combermere Com- Line & Rosetta Road. Tender. Town of Renfrew. munity Centre). Township of RFP - Conlon Farm Garage Township of Lanark High- Awarded to GOA Paving in the Madawaska Valley. Project. Town of Perth. lands. amount of $137,100.00 for the Only one bid was received and Awarded to Whyte’s Mainte- Awarded to Greenwood Paving supply and application of asphalt was over budget. Tender was nance. in the amount of $32,4798.16. for 2017. cancelled. June 6, 2017 Ottawa Valley Business Page 9 Tender Results Continued

Restore Site at 8 Falaise Street. Construct Outdoor Shooting Defence Construction Canada. Range. Defence Construction Awarded to Do All Construction Canada. Awarded to Laurin & of Pembroke in the amount of Co. of Ottawa in the amount of Current Tenders $7,800.00. $2,783,000.00. TENDERS Tandem Axle Truck

Shingle Roof Replacement. Replace Catch Basins at 78 Close Cut Clearing REQUEST FOR Defence Construction Canada. Ypres Boulevard. ----- PROPOSALS Awarded to Design Envisions Defence Construction Canada. Winter Sand Corporation of Kingston in the Awarded to Do All Construction ----- Disaster Recovery Plan amount of $70,000.00. of Pembroke in the amount of Paving Works ----- $11,445.00. ----- Lakeshore Park Washrooms Reshingle Ortona Buildings. Granular A - Stafford Third Line ----- Defence Construction Canada. Request for Quotations ------Design and Contract Awarded to Dreessen Cardinal Legacy Cottage Plaques. Sandbag Pickup and Removal Administration Services - Architects Inc. of Ottawa in the Tay Valley Township. From Private Property Roofing and Siding Projects amount of $48,602.72. (Price per 100 plaques) ------Plastics & Signs - $30,655.00 Replacement of Engineering Services - Bridge UXO in Support of Running The Silver Shingle - $5,400.00 County Structure C104 Management Program Trail Phase 2. Awarded to the Silver Shingle. (Byers Creek Culverts) Defence Construction Canada. ----- FOR SALE Awarded to Gemtec Limited of Hot Mix Paving County Road 63 Fredericton in the amount of For full tender results, and (Stewartville Road) Sale of Land $21,715.10. tenders with results pending, ----- (Bonnechere Valley) please visit out website at: Flat Roof & HVAC ----- Supply and Install Silt Fence. www.ovbusiness.com Unit Replacement Sale of Land Defence Construction Canada. ----- (Drummond/North Elmsley) Awarded to H&H Construction Rehabilitation of Kippen Road, Inc. of Petawawa in the amount Deefield Drive and Lorlei Drive Tenders and results are posted of $30,290.11. ----- online at: www.ovbusiness.com 2017 Surface Treatment Program www.TravelOurBackyard.com (McNab/Braeside) A Note About Tenders: ----- Ottawa Valley Business con- Air Handling Unit Retrofit tacts municipalities once a week OTTAWA VALLEY & THE PONTIAC ----- for any active tenders they have

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