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2018 Number Two February 6 to March 6, 2018

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In This Issue:• Queen of the Festival Winners – page 14

• January 2018 Climate Comment – page 16• 2018 SOK Forum Updates – page 20

• BPDS & St Ed’s News – page 28

Submitted by Tara StantonIt was bright, colourful and full of

energy - those were some of the words used to describe the recent production of Alice in Wonderland presented by the BPDS Drama Department earlier in January. Students from grades 2-12 took the stage to mount a ‘Junior’ version of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale. The 42 cast members, 23 crew members and a plethora of parents all contributed to another exceptional production for our drama department. The show was presented to three sold-out audiences as they performed two evening shows and one matinee.

This year’s production was supported by a Musical Theatre class of secondary students, who, under the direction of Tara Stanton, were instrumental in preparing many of the technical aspects of the show,

BPDS Drama Department ‘Zips’

Through Alice in Wonderland:

Performs to Sold Out Crowds

Submitted by Branch 290 Executive Committee

Photo: Tobermory Legion Br 290 President Doug Smith (right) presents a thank-you plaque to Matt, Olivia and Kristin Buckley for their generous donation of the beer cooler this past summer. The old one decided to conk out on the July long weekend and the Buckleys came to the rescue!

The Legion and Ladies Auxiliary would also like to thank the Buckleys for donating all the breakfast food for our most recent Sunday brunch. We had 83 people out to join us on January 21st!

Photo Credit: Dameon Wall

Photo L-R: Actors Stacey Thompson, Caileigh McNamara, Jasmine Brough and Daniella Connolly bring Lewis Carroll’s classic tale to life on the BPDS stage during one of their sold out performances of Alice in Wonderland.

By Marianne WoodDon’t miss the annual Tobermory

Winter Carnival at the Tobermory Community Centre, February 17th, featuring a jam packed day of events for the entire family.

New details are emerging daily:

• Face Painting by the Ice Queen and a Balloon Artist from 9-11 am.

• Join the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club on a guided snowshoe hike. Meet at 10 am at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre.

• Entertainment by the Marvelous Magician.

•Cardboard Boat (Toboggan) Races.

And......don’t forget the FOOD! Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will be served!

Tobermory Winter Carnival February 17th: Delicious Food and

Fun-Filled Day for All AgesMany generous businesses have

stepped forward to support this fun community event. Adventure the Bruce Inn, Blue Bay Motel, Blue Heron Company, Crowsnest Pub, Powerhouse Brewing Co, Tobermory Brewing Company & Grill, Divers Den, REMAX Grey Bruce Darlene James, Handley Electric and Reader’s Haven are some of the 2018 community sponsors. The carnival couldn’t happen without their donations.

If you would like to help support this local family fun day, just send an email to [email protected]

Follow the Tobermory Winter Carnival facebook page for updated information and event times.

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such as designing, sketching and painting the set pieces, designing, collecting and creating costumes and props, and building set pieces and elements for the production such as platforms and rabbit holes. A crew of dedicated students also volunteered their time to learn about lighting design and go through the process of hanging, cabling, focusing and programming 30 different lights in order to make the show look as magical as it did. Some of the technical highlights of the production included a caterpillar costume that was able to transform into a butterfly on stage, a backdrop that was able to ‘magically’ transform from tree to rabbit hole to enchanted forest to the Queen of Hearts castle and back again, a beautiful Cheshire cat’s head, an enormous magnifying glass, and an ‘ocean of tears’!

The Drama Department began preparations for this production at the end of June, and rehearsals ran twice a week for three months prior to the production. Many of the students in the cast and crew are now experienced actors and backstage crew, as some of them have been involved in as many as four productions at BPDS in one capacity or another. The process of preparing for productions such as these is long and detailed, and director Tara Stanton is grateful for the support she receives from the community and from parents, students and staff at BPDS. Without their dedication and commitment, it would be impossible to mount a large-scale production such as Alice. The opportunities that spring from these types of events are also special - some actors go on to perform in productions for outside organizations such as Sandcastle Theatre, Owen Sound Little Theatre, or participate in workshops and activities at the Stratford Theatre School. Alumni

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of the BPDS Drama Department have also gone on to study theatre at the post-secondary level. It takes a lot of courage to set foot on the stage, and participating in play productions often helps to promote confidence as well as public speaking, singing, and even some killer dance moves!

Photo Credit: Scott ParentPhoto: Following the final performance cast and crew of the BPDS production of Alice in Wonderland posed for a group photo with drama teacher and production organizer Tara Stanton.

The BPDS Drama Department will now take its usual break, and begin planning and preparations for our next production, which may take place in April of 2019. We would like to thank those of you who were able to attend the production for your continued support

of the BPDS Drama Department and our school. The arts are an incredibly important part of education, and by attending a BPDS production, you help to give arts education such as drama, dance and music the attention it truly deserves.

Photo Credit: Dameon WallPhoto L-R: ‘Small Alice’ Zenaïde Wall, (Payton Cawthorne - background) encounters the ‘Dodo Bird’, Thalassa Parent, and a crew of Rock Lobsters: Acadia Parent, Morgan Kerton-Moir, Cally Hayes, Mackenzie Zevenbergen, Payton Lisk, Paityn Handley, Annelise Helmond, and Marissa Mielhausen.

Submitted by Donna RoccaEven though the temps were a frosty

-30 outside the warmth of friendship and laughter kept everyone at the first annual RONA Bonspiel toasty! The proud winners of the first Bonspiel of the 2018 season were Kelly Thompson (skip), Donna Thompson, Sandy Walsh and Blaine Thompson. The mighty Thompson team cruised to victory in both of their games demonstrating both skill and sportsmanship!

A family team skipped by Chris Reimer-Catteau were second place winners with the Rob Nantais team a close

Mighty Thompson Team Takes the Win at Miller Lake Rona Bonspiel

Photo L-R: Rona representative Kathy Doidge with the winning team of Donna Thompson, Kelly Thompson, Sandy Walsh and Blaine Thompson.

third. The Bonspiel was a giant success and was filled with enthusiasm and much laughter. A big thank-you to the Miller Lake Rona for the sponsorship and prizes. Tiffany Robbins organized the tremendous day and was the chef extraodinaire for a magnificent lunch that was enjoyed by all,

Thank you to all who braved the weather with energy, enthusiasm and good will that made the day enjoyable for all. The Curling Club hopes that curlers come out on February 10th for the next Bonspiel sponsored by CRC construction. If you are interested please contact Katie at CRC Construction, 519-793-6240.

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Submitted by Brooklyn HewtonIt’s that time of year again and the

Biosphere Association is beginning to sell their amazing “Laura Secord” style easter eggs. Order forms will be placed at local businesses around the community as well, you will be able to order from Student Director Brooklyn Hewton, who can be contacted at [email protected] or 519-795-7230.

There are many options for the eggs

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Tobermory Legion Br 290: What Does Your Membership Mean?

Photo L-R: Heather Dadswell and daughter Isla with Joanne Lane from Tobermory Legion Br 290.

Photo L-R: Heather Dadswell and daughter Isla thank Rick and Joanne Lane from Tobermory Legion Br 290 for the delicious breakfast at the 1st of several scheduled Sunday Brunch events at the Tobermory Legion - next one January 21st!

Photo: The turn out was great at the 1st Sunday Brunch held at the Tobermory Legion Br 290.

Submitted by Branch 290 Executive CommitteeAs you may or may not know, the Royal Canadian Legion is

a Veteran organization with approximately 350,000 members and affiliates. The Legion is a non-profit, dues supported, fraternal organization with approximately 1,500 branches in Canada, United States, Germany and the Netherlands.

The Legion receives no financial assistance from any outside agency and membership is open to all Canadian citizens and Commonwealth subjects who subscribe to the purposes and objects of the organization.

Your early bird membership fee is $45.00 of which $34.87 goes to Dominion Command and $3.00 goes to our Provincial Command which leaves the Branch only just over $7.00 per member to help operate the branch.

The monies we obtain from meat draws, pull tickets and turkey raffles all go into a Donation account which must be donated to our community groups, which we are proud to do. Tobermory Legion Branch 290 donated more than $10,000 back into the community last year alone.

To operate the Branch costs money and we are always struggling to make ends meet. Our electricity and heating expense increases every year and we are working on events to raise more capital.

We are asking our members and non-members to consider a donation to the branch when they are doing their donation planning for the year. If you can donate we would be truly grateful.

Legion February Events:• Sunday Brunch:

-February 4th & 25th from 10am -1pm. Bar opens at 11 am.

• Karaoke nights will be February 9th and 23rd - the fun starts at 9pm.

• Our Executive meeting will be Tuesday February 13th at 2pm, Regular meeting at 3pm (Note: winter meeting times are in the afternoon).

• Ladies Auxiliary meeting on February 7th at 11am.

• Pot Luck Euchre will be Friday, February 23rd, meal at 5:30pm, games start at 7pm.

• Meat Draws are every Saturday at 4pm.

• Darts are every Thursday at 7pm.

• Ladies Auxiliary BINGO at the Tobermory Community Centre every Monday at 1pm.

Poster and Literary Competition Winners

Submitted by Kathryn Hauck

Zone judging for the Poster and Literary competition has been completed and Branch 290 would like to congratulate Rysen Mosiuk for placing second in the Primary Black and White Poster category. Congratulations Rysen! Great work to all of the participants.

Public Speaking Contest February 21st

Submitted by Kathryn HauckThe Tobermory

L e g i o n P u b l i c Speaking will be on February 21st at 6pm.

Please remember you can only pick one northern Legion to represent. If you are going to compete in Tobermory, please let Youth Coordinator Kathryn Hauck know by February 16th. Call 519-596-8322.

including dark or milk chocolate, as well as the option of rum in the dark chocolate eggs. And if that egg is for a gift there is an option for fancy wrapping or regular wrapping.

Eggs are $7.50 each or 3 for $20.00. For the first time in 5 years, we have had to increase the price of the eggs. They are still a bargain when compared to other hand crafted products that use a similar level of high quality ingredients. This low

price is due to generous contributions of our merchants and the volunteer efforts of many, many volunteers, but without your Easter Egg purchase their efforts will be in vain and we will not raise the money needed to support the important environmental projects of the Biosphere Association.

So be sure to get your egg orders in before it’s too late!

By Marianne WoodNancy Davis of the Handicraft House

on highway 6 just north of Wiarton is an avid animal lover. Since 2007 she has been coordinating a program with the Salvation Army foodbank to help feed local pets.

All through the month of March she is accepting donations of cat and dog food to benefit local pets in need (see ad page 16). Size matters; anyone who brings in a 4kg bag of cat food or a 10kg bag of dog

Handicraft House March Fundraiser Feeds Local Dogs & Cats

food for donation will receive 50% off all purchases (some exclusions apply).

In 2017 the March Sale netted just over 2,000 lbs of food and approximately $700 in cash. The cash is used to purchase more critter food when the donations run out.

“Thank you so much to all who participated – many of whom donated so much more than the minimum requested. Close to 500 critters are benefiting from your generosity” said Nancy.

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Submitted by John GreenhouseThe Perimeter Institute in Waterloo,

Ontario, is one of the world’s foremost institutions for study of theoretical physics. During the year they hold a series of very popular public lectures, given by eminent scientists but intended for the general public. In November a small group met in the auditorium at

Perimeter Institute Public Lecture To Be Shown Live at the

Park Visitor Centre February 7ththe Park Visitor Centre to see if we could successfully view the talk by Dr. Pauline Gagnon on “Improbable Feats and Useless Discoveries”, as a live webinar. It turned out we could; the quality of the transmission was good, and the lecturer outstanding in presenting her work with the Large Hadron Collider. Particle physics could probably not have been made more interesting! It was even possible to submit questions to the speaker via Twitter.

The Sources of Knowledge Forum with the help of Dan Simard at the National Park will live-stream the February 7th PI Public Lecture by Dr. Rob Moore from the National Accelerator Laboratory at Stanford University, entitled “A Material World: Building a Future from the Atoms Up”. Information on the talk and the speaker can be obtained from the Perimeter Institute website https://insidetheperimeter.ca/

Doors will open at 6:45PM for the 7PM screening. Admission is free. A flashlight can be useful for finding your car in the unlit parking lot after the show.

Submitted by Cathy Addison, MNBP Deputy Clerk

Each year, the kindness of our community of friends and donors inspires us in our mission to ensure that all children can have a wonderful Christmas season. Thanks to your generosity, children requiring some additional support, enjoyed laughter, play and joy this past Christmas!

Donations to the annual Toy Drive do not only serve to bring cheer to the kids and their families during the holiday season, but will provide many

NBP Fire Association’s Annual Toy Drive Assists Local Families In Need

with comfort and care in the months following.

Thank you to each and every organization, group, family, residential/cottage groups and individuals who donated to the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Association’s annual Toy Drive event this past holiday season. We’re encouraged by and thankful for your support!

What a caring community, we all are so fortunate to call the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula “home”!

Submitted by Jane GreenhouseThe Tobermory Yacht Club (TYC)

is delighted to announce that BOOM is back! TYC, in partnership with Summer House Park, is hosting a week-long sailing program for youth 8-14 years old. The program will be held at Miller Lake launching from the beach at Summer House Park the week of July 9-13.

Ontario Sailing Association, as the Provincial Sporting Body of Sailing, developed BOOM to promote all aspects of boating and sailing. The Ontario Sailing BOOM Mobile Sailing School travels to communities throughout Ontario with eight sailing dinghies and two instructors. This program was developed to make introductory and grassroots sailing programs more accessible to people across the province.

It has been four years since the TYC last offered this very popular program. Registration will fill up fast so please email [email protected] as soon as possible to apply. Pricing and registration details will be forwarded to you via email.

Tobermory Yacht Club and Summer House Park Announce The “BOOM” is Back!

Much of the business of our municipal council is mind-numbingly routine. For months on end, all the decisions will be so obvious (or so trivial) that there is not the faintest whiff of an argument.

It may get that way again someday, but during the last year and a half, Council has seen a lot of contentious issues and has made a lot of important decisions.

It began in the fall of 2016, when a renewal of the pre-existing waste management collection system was not available. MNBP quickly called for proposals and found that curbside pickup of all garbage and recycling at all properties was not only possible but quite economical. A significant number of people opposed this change, including Councillor Griffin Salen. Ultimately Council overrode the opposition and implemented the new system.

It has met all its targets — dramatically increasing waste diversion and dramatically reducing the volume of waste going to landfill. Despite this success, many rural and shoreline property owners are still indignant about losing their dumpsters.

Paid parking in Tobermory was implemented in May of 2017. It was proposed and heavily supported by

“Majority Rules” Is Hard When The System Is Based On Consensusratepayers as a means of funding i n f r a s t r u c t u r e a n d s e r v i c e s to accommodate tourists without increasing taxes. The parking revenues would be spent to build more public washrooms (and install porta-potties in the interim), install and service more garbage and recycling containers around the village, hire bylaw enforcement staff for the evening shift all summer and build more parking lots. The initial public meetings in 2016 were heavily attended by retired residents and lightly attended by the business community. Businesses were not pleased with the program as it rolled out, however, arguing that it would reduce the numbers of customers, especially in the shoulder seasons. Council installed an extra parking machine at the head of the harbour to eliminate line-ups and later agreed to end the program in mid-September. The parking revenues from 2017 exceeded targets and the new services worked smoothly (other than a few businesses being pestered by tourists wanting change for the meters).

The 2018 paid parking program was discussed at length at the Jan 22 Council Meeting. CAO Bill Jones introduced the issue and noted that Tobermory Chamber of Commerce wants paid parking to be limited to the period from Chi Cheemaun Weekend to Labour Day. They also want change machines installed beside the parking machines and all-day parking

restored to the lot at the Community Centre. Councillor Griffin Salen, who is Council’s rep on Tobermory Chamber of Commerce, stated that he fully supported the Chamber’s requests, especially the one about shortening the paid parking season.

Time-limited parking at the Community Centre was initially proposed at a 2016 public meeting concerning paid parking. That meeting was mainly attended by residents — people who use that parking lot on a regular basis while attending events at the Community Centre. Time-limited parking would ensure that there would always be space in the lot, even on busy summer days. Business owners see the lot as a place for their customers to park and feel that any limitations are bad for business. Chamber of Commerce staff found it inconvenient to have to tell everyone they needed to park elsewhere. But Council ruled on the side of the residents — 3-hour parking will continue for 2018.

Councillor Salen was also unable to sway the rest of Council on the other parking-related issues. Change machines are “incredibly cumbersome to maintain,” said CAO Jones. Four councillors favoured taking his advice. The same four were reluctant — for various reasons — to shorten the paid parking season.

Councillor Rob Rouse said he’d hate to lose the revenues from the May 24 weekend. CAO Jones stated that September revenues were excellent, well above expectations. Councillor Tom Boyle agreed with a long season, noting that you could always cut off early again, if that seemed appropriate. Councillor Salen pointed out that you can’t advertise “free shoulder season parking” if the decision is left to the last minute. The rest of Council seemed comfortable with that. The motion

passed with Councillor Salen voting against.

But then, looming on the horizon is the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw. Despite all the municipality’s efforts to publicize and reach out, the initial series of Public Meetings were attended mainly by year-round residents. Those attendees were well-informed on the issues and tended toward the long view — expressing concerns about short-term rentals, lax septic regulations and environmental degradation. Most of those participants had lived in NBP long enough to be comfortable with municipal government and its processes.

The resulting proposed CZB incorporated their concerns and suited the participants quite nicely.

Late in the process however, a group of (mostly) non-resident landowners got wind of the CZB proposal for the first time and freaked out. They were outraged by the shoreline mapping, outraged by the environmental restrictions and very distrustful of all government processes.

After several very shouty public meetings, most of the concerns have been addressed — the mapping is gone, septic regulations have been gutted and setbacks have been reduced.

But some resistance continues, most of it from people who believe that provincial regulations should not be baked into zoning bylaws, despite provincial legislation which requires it. At least two groups have retained lawyers. We’ll see how this unfolds.

If Council is unable to pass the CZB and the Official Plans it underpins, this messy process will begin again a year from now and stretch into 2020 or 2021. I hope that doesn’t happen. I am really tired of writing about it. I can only imagine how much Council and staff would like to be done with it.


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MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Milt McIver, Deputy Mayor Patricia Greig, Councillor Tom Boyle, Councillor Rob Rouse

MEMBERS ABSENT: Councillor Griffin Salen

STAFF PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer, Bill Jones; Clerk, Mary Lynn Standen; Administrative Assistant, Tessa Townson; Deputy Clerk, Cathy Addison; Senior Planner, Mr. Van Dorp; Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron; Treasurer, Teresa Shearer; Facilities Supervisor, Marshall Tigert

OTHERS PRESENT: Plan Mac Consultants, Mike Neumann, Primary Engineer; Plan Mac Consultants, Percy Fulford, Junior Marine Engineer; Georgette Henderson, Friendship Club

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Mayor McIver called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. and Council members were reminded to disclose any pecuniary interest that may arise during the course of the meeting.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Mayor McIver stated that Delegation #3 presentation on the agenda has been cancelled. It was also stated that Clerk Report C-17-69, found as #8 “Consideration of Agenda Items” is being withdrawn and both are to be rescheduled to the January 8, 2017 Council Meeting.

Moved by T. Boyle Resolution #37-01-2017 Seconded by R. Rouse

THAT the content of the agenda be approved, as amended. Carried

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

Deputy Mayor Greig questioned whether we were to state the reason for deferring Facilities Supervisor Report No. FS 17-11 found within Council Minutes No. 17-35. It was indicated that the reason for deferral would be updated within the minutes to indicate that there were references to a report that Council had not yet received.

Moved by T. Boyle Resolution #37-02-2017 Seconded by P. Greig

THAT the minutes of Special Council Meeting No. 17-34, November 27, 2017 and Council Meeting No. 17-35, November 27, 2017 be approved, as amended and circulated. Carried

PUBLIC MEETING1. Notice of Public Meeting

RE: Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment Proposed County Official Plan Amendment/ Proposed Consent to Sever Land

Harvey Forbes Livestock Ltd.

Part Lot 21, Concession 2, EBR (Eastnor)

52 Spry Road

Mayor McIver introduced Senior Planner for Bruce County Planning Department, Mr. Jack Van Dorp. Mr. Van Dorp stated that he will be presenting a brief report and afterwards Council may present questions, followed by public questions and comments.

Mr. Van Dorp stated that the report is regarding an application to sever a surplus farm dwelling and shed from a farm lot. He said that the farmer owns more than one farm, but only needs one farm house. The Planner said the surplus Farm Dwelling is found within the Official Plan. He continued to say that there will be a Public Meeting held on January 18th, 2018 in Walkerton regarding the OPA matter. He listed the by-law amendment requirements as: prohibit residential uses on the retained parcel, permit a reduced minimum lot area of 8 ha (95 ac) on the retained parcel, limit livestock to no more than 1.25 nutrient units per hectare, permit a reduced minimum lot area of 0.4 ha on the severed parcel, permit a reduced minimum lot frontage or 42.6 m on the severed parcel, and establish a 1.22 m setback from the shed to the west lot line. Mr. Van Dorp said that consent to sever the land has been submitted to the Bruce County Approval Authority. He expressed that he recommends for the amendment to be approved. Mayor McIver asked whether anyone from Council or the public wanted to speak on this matter. There were no public comments or questions.


THAT the zoning By-Law Amendment application Z-71-17.62 (Forbes) for the properties described as Concession 2 EBR Part Lot 21 (Eastnor) be approved and the necessary by-law be forwarded to Council for adoption. Carried

Municipality Of Northern Bruce Peninsula Council Meeting Minutes December 11, 2017Lion’s Head Friendship Club Wheelchair Accessibility and Repairs Requests DELEGATION

1. Charon McLay-Friendship Club Hall

RE: Request for wheelchair accessibility and numerous repair requests

Georgette Henderson spoke on behalf of the Friendship Club. She said that the Friendship Hall is a busy place with over 10,000 people crossing the threshold every year. She listed events that make the hall active. Ms. Henderson stated that they are requesting that the building be compliant with the Ontario Disability Act (AODA). She then continued to say that the entrance way is not accessible for wheelchairs, canes, and walkers. Other concerns listed were that the automatic door openers are placed incorrectly, and the automatic door opener located outside has never worked correctly since installation. Possible solutions brought forth by Ms. Henderson were a panic bar on the inside doors to improve safety, removal of thresholds at the front and entry doors, raising the entry floor to be flush with the main floor, and relocating the automatic handicap door buttons. Ms. Henderson expressed that the main concern is the entry access. She said that it is unsafe and there have been mishaps, as well as they do not want to have to wait for someone to break a hip before the issue is addressed. It was stated that the CBO (Chief Building Inspector), Wendy Elliott, and Fire Chief, Wilf Barnes have toured the building. Ms. Henderson asked that their requests be included in the 2018 budget.

Mayor McIver said that it is an important facility and they will have the Facilities Supervisor, Marshall Tigert, take a look at the concerns. Afterwards he will make a report to Council and include costs that address the issues. Mayor McIver indicated that the report would be introduced in the New Year, likely the first Council Meeting in January, 2018. Ms. Henderson said that they should have come with requests sooner. Councillor Rouse questioned whether they could supply a temporary wooden ramp to use while other work is being planned. Mr. Jones mentioned that they will have to take a look. It was stated that the thresholds are aluminum.

Mr. Bill McLees had some thoughts on the issue. He said that with a capacity of 100 people and one access door poses an issue, and the access is not wheelchair accessible, along with the bathrooms. Ms. Henderson reiterated that the main concern is the entrances and exits of the building.

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RE: Tobermory and Lion’s Head Harbour Assessments

Mike Neumann introduced himself and Junior Marine Engineer, Percy Fulford. He explained that Plan Mac Engineering was retained by the Municipality to complete an engineering assessment for the harbours in Tobermory and Lion’s Head, and their job was to address operational issues associated with the harbours. Mr. Neumann then displayed an aerial photograph of Little Tub Harbour in Tobermory. He then reviewed the operational assessment.

Little Tub Harbour - TobermoryMr. Fulford explained the operational assessment in more detail. He stated that they determined the reconfiguration of Little Tub’s floating docks; he mentioned the alley dock towards the south and how it was confined between the dock and the walkway. He then touched on the structural loading review. Mr. Fulford said that such stems from the nature of the boats in the harbour including boat tours, sightseeing, and diving. He said that, with multiple people boarding onto one boat at

the same time, they needed to determine if that was an issue with the floating docks. The third item he addressed was the maximum vessel size, and this was discussed based on boat size increasing.

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In regards to maximum vessel size recommendat ions, Mr. Neumann displayed a table representing vessel types, maximum length of the vessel, maximum weight of the vessel, and maximum draft of the vessel. Vessel types consisted of powerboat, sailboat, and sport fishing boat.

Lion’s Head Marina HarbourThe presenters then proceeded to speak on the next harbour, the Lion’s Head Marina. An aerial photograph was displayed. Mr. Neumann stated that they looked at the maximum vessel size, the breakwater issue, the lighthouse deterioration, and parking facilities. Mr. Fulford then introduced the operational assessment points. He spoke on the reconfiguration of the marina’s floating dock system to accommodate commercial and non-commercial vessels. He stated that there are no commercial boats in the harbour right now. The next point was the maximum vessel size. Mr. Fulford said that in Tobermory most large boats are parked length wise along the docks; however in the Lion’s Head Harbour they are on finger docks and if they extend beyond that then it limits the length of the channel for other boats’ manoeuverability. The breakwater wall was said to be doing well, but with the high water levels the fill underneath is getting washed out making the harbour stones crumble and come out of place. Mr. Fulford then said that the lighthouse is sitting on a large concrete slab, which is rotating and shifting creating a gap difference. The final point was the parking. He stated that there are many activities taking place in the marina area, such as the kayakers, and sight seers. He said that this puts a strain on the parking for the use of boaters.

Maximum vessel size was addressed by Mr. Neumann. He said that they carried out an analysis and the vessel size should be limited to the length of the slip’s finger dock. He said that Mr. Fulford had mentioned that the breakwater has been pulled apart, and storms will only worsen creating more strain. Recommendations for the breakwater wall were as follows: a taller breakwater, longer breakwater, and constructing the breakwater further east. The presenters addressed the recommendations. They recommended that the breakwater be addressed as first priority. Photos were displayed representing outcomes from storms on the Lion’s Head Harbour. A diagram of the wave amplitudes was also shown.

Lion’s Head LighthouseThe lighthouse was the next discussion. Two photos were shown of the gap in the concrete where it is being pulled apart. The presenters recommended that the concrete slab be rebuilt. Parking facilities came with recommendations from the presenters as well. They stated that the existing facility has 80 parking spots, 67 regular spots, 3 accessible parking spots, and 10 large spots for trailers. In order to satisfy demand, they stated that there should be 163 parking spots, being an increase to 128 regular spots, 5 accessible spots, and 30 large spots for trailers.

Mr. Jones said that Council can come back with recommendations on the harbours. He also said that Tobermory has implemented additional spots for commercial vessels and addressed dock length this year. He also stated that until the break wall is addressed at the Lion’s

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Head Habour, there should not be any other improvements made. Councillor Boyle spoke on the parking availability in Lion’s Head on Sylvia Street.

Mayor McIver asked about the break wall. Mr. Fulford said that moving the break wall farther east would increase the amount of docks in the harbour. He also spoke on the wave amplitudes and the funnel from Georgian Bay. He added that the solution is to try and limit the size of the waves.

Mr. Neumann stated that a detailed design would be the next step. He also recommended that a pedestrian walkway be constructed for safety due to tourist traffic. Mayor McIver was concerned with closing the harbour off from “flushing out”. Mr. Neumann said that the design review would address those factors. Messrs. Jones and Tigert discussed the process, addressing the impacts on the harbour, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Deputy Mayor Greig stated that the configuration of the harbour changed in the year 2000 when more docks were added. Mr. Fulford said that the parking facility would be adequate if there was not demands for other attractions, and the goal is to accommodate that need. Mr. Jones said that parking beyond the harbour area would be necessary, and also that it is up to Council how they want to address this potential project. He also said that the report lays out information that they already knew, but it is good to have it reaffirmed. Regarding the additional parking, Mr. Jones said that there is the option of public meetings to receive input. Deputy Mayor Greig expressed that it is good to see that commercial areas are a possibility. Mr. Jones said that, in the New Year, they will have reports and a budget presented. Councillor Rouse asked about boats in the harbour bigger than the finger docks can handle, and what would happen if one were to show up in a storm. There was a public comment from the Harbour Master who said that they would be put on the fuel dock. It was also discussed that there is a need for a parking space for every boat. Mr. Jones finished the discussion by telling the presenters that the report was very useable, easy to understand, and he is pleased with the outcome. Mayor McIver thanked Messrs. Neumann and Fulford for their work.

3. Mr. W. Donald Scott- Cuesta Planning Consultants Inc., and Mrs. Shirley Johnstone

RE: Request to alter conditions (Johnstone B-84-16.68)

Delegation #3 in regards to Mr. W. Donald Scott- Cuesta Planning Consultants Inc., and Ms. Shirley Johnstone- Request to alter conditions (Johnstone B-84-16.68), was cancelled.

CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS1. Planning Report- Amanda Herbert

RE: Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment

Z-71-17.62 (Forbes)

See Public Meeting #1 for the resolution for Planning Report- Amanda Herbert, in regards to the Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment- Z-71-17.62 (Forbes)

2. Public Works Department Report- No. PW 17-31 RE: Wood Chipper, Tender PW 2017-07

Moved by P. Greig Resolution # 37-04-2017 Seconded by R. Rouse

THAT Council, pending discussions and comments from today’s review, approves the purchase of a 2016 Bandit 150 XP diesel demonstration unit from Nortrax Canada Incorporated in the amount of $47,386.00, excluding HST. Carried

3. Fire Department Report No. FC 17-20

RE: Information and Updates for November, 2017

Moved by R. Rouse Resolution # 37-05-2017 Seconded by T. Boyle

THAT Council receives the Fire Chief’s Report FC 17-20, Fire Department activities for the month of November, 2017. Carried

4. Building Department Report No. BD 17-20

RE: November 2017 Building Report


THAT Council receives Chief Building Official Report No. BD 17-20, relating to the November 2017 Building Report, as information. Carried

5. Treasury Department Report No. TR 17-29

RE: Municipal Funding RequestsMoved by T. Boyle Resolution # 37-07-2017 Seconded by P. Greig

THAT Council receive Treasurer’s Report TR 17-29 regarding the 2018 Municipal Funding requests; and

THAT Council approves the Municipal Funding requests and facility rental fee waivers as presented at today’s meeting; and

THAT Council authorizes the approved funds to be dispersed to the various groups prior to passing of the 2018 budget. Carried

6. Clerks Department Report No. C 17-66

RE: Procedural By-lawMoved by R. Rouse Resolution # 37-08-2017 Seconded by P. Greig

THAT, in recognition of legislated changes to the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, resultant from Bill 68, Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act, 2017, Council authorizes the passage of By-law No. 2018-01, being a by-law to govern the calling, place and proceedings of Municipal Council and to repeal all former by-laws related thereto;

AND THAT consideration of passage of By-law No. 2018-01 be addressed by Council at its regular meeting on Monday, January 8, 2018. Carried


RE: Establishment of a Code of Conduct for Members of CouncilMoved by R. Rouse Resolution # 37-07-2017 Seconded by T. Boyle

THAT Council supports the enactment of By-law No. 2018-04, being a by-law to establish a Code of Conduct for the

Members of Council, at its regular meeting on Monday, January 22, 2018. Carried


RE: Request for Delegation- December 11, 2017

Shirley Johnstone/Cuesta Planning Consultants Inc.

Consent File No. B-84-16.68- Roll Nos. 680-6-007/010

Hidden Valley Road

THAT Council defers Clerks Department Report No. C 17-69 as it relates to

Request for Delegation- December 11, 2017- Shirley Johnstone/Cuesta Planning Consultants Inc.- Consent File No. B-84-16.68- Roll Nos. 680-6-007/010- Hidden Valley Road until the Council Meeting on January 8th, 2018.

9. Accounts Payable

RE: November 2017 Voucher


THAT Council approves Accounts Payable Voucher No. 11, November, 2017 in the amount of $1,163,752.85. Carried

OTHER BUSINESS

There was no “other business” for Council Meeting No. 17-37, December 11, 2017.

CORRESPONDENCEMoved by R. Rouse Resolution # 37-09-2017 Seconded by T. Boyle

1. Cecile Myles- Thank-you and Donation from the Lion’s Head Farmers Market- noted and filed

2. Cheri Hofstrand - Graduate of AMCTO’s Diploma in Municipal Administration- Mayor McIver expressed congratulations to Cheri Hofstrand for her accomplishments. He thanked her for taking the initiative to take the courses and complete her diploma. Deputy Mayor Greig requested that, at some point, for Municipal staff to present what staff are undertaking to advance their qualifications. Councillor Rouse said that when staff advance their qualifications they are also advancing the Municipality.

3. Bruce County Public Library- Certificate to be presented to the Bruce County Public Library at the 2018 annual Ontario Library Association Super Conference in Toronto- noted and filed

4. Minutes from Tobermory & District Chamber of Commerce- Directors Meeting- October 13, 2017- noted and filed

5. 2018 Healthy Communities Conference- Creating Partnerships for Wellbeing- May 8- May 9, 2017- noted and filed

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THAT the correspondence be received for information, as printed and circulated. Carried

READING OF BY-LAWS2017-76 BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND


BY-LAW NO. 2002-54, AS AMENDED, BEING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA AS IT RELATES TO THE REMOVAL OF THE HOLDING (H) ZONE PROVISION- LOT 24, PLAN 633, (EASTNOR), MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA

2017-80 BEING A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, IN RIGHT OF CANADA, REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS

2017-84 BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA HELD MONDAY,

DECEMBER 11, 2017


THAT the following listed by-law be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading and enacted: Carried

CLOSED SESSIONMoved by T. Boyle Resolution #37-11-2017 Seconded by P. Greig

THAT Council move into closed meeting at 2:10 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of The Municipal Act, 2001, S.O, 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: b) personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board members (Municipal Staffing), and e) litigation or potential litigation

including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the Municipality or local board (Tobermory Harbour). Carried

R E C O N V E N E F R O M “ C L O S E D SESSION” TO RESUME COUNCIL MEETING

Moved by R. Rouse Resolution #37-12-2017 Seconded by T. Boyle

THAT Council reconvene from Closed Session and Resume the Council meeting at 2:50 p.m. Carried

ADJOURNMENT

Moved by R. Rouse Resolution #38-13-2017 Seconded by P. Greig

THAT the meeting adjourns at 2:51 p.m. Carried

MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Milt McIver, Deputy Mayor Patricia Greig, Councillor Tom Boyle, Councillor Griffin Salen (arrived at 9:20 a.m.), Councillor Rob Rouse (arrived at 11:06 a.m.)

STAFF PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer, Bill Jones; Deputy Clerk, Cathy Addison; Treasurer, Teresa Shearer; Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron; Facilities Manager, Marshall Tigert; Administrative Assistant, Tessa Townson


Mayor McIver called the meeting to order at 9:14 a.m. and Council members were reminded to disclose any pecuniary interest that may arise during the course of the meeting.



THAT the content of the agenda be approved as presented. Carried


There were no “Minutes” for adoption for Special Council Meeting No. 17-38, December 18, 2017.

PUBLIC MEETING

There was no “Public Meeting” for Special Council Meeting No. 17-38, December 18, 2017.

DELEGATION

There was no “Delegation” for Special Council Meeting No. 17-38, December 18, 2017.

CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS


RE: Request for Public Input 2018 BudgetIt was noted that six (6) additional requests for budget funding have been recently received.

Mayor McIver opened the floor for discussion. Council began speaking on the “comments” section of the report.

More/better/brighter lighting in Lion’s Head Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron, said that street lighting is an issue in which money has been set aside and they have an RFP (Request for Proposal). He said that he has heard requests for dark sky compliant lighting and requests for brighter lighting which have generated conflicting interests. Mr. Cameron, in a reply to Deputy Mayor Greig, said that

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the RFP was reviewed by staff and some members of the Dark Sky Association. He added that the purpose of street lighting is safety.

Mayor McIver asked about the lighting in Wiarton. Mr. Cameron stated that there are different structures that occupy different technologies and head structures, which is why they believed it was best for a proposal rather than a tender.

Conversation ensued regarding the lighting in Wiarton versus NBP (Northern Bruce Peninsula). Mayor McIver said that lighting that appears yellow is dimmer and what the Municipality currently operates. Mr. Cameron stated that the yellow lighting is less intense and the lighting that is blue is more intense and less dark sky compliant. They also brought up the placement of the light head.

At 9:20 a.m. Councillor Salen arrived at the meeting.

Councillor Boyle explained that LED technology is changing, the LED is being modernized, there is always lighting that is more compliant, and he hesitates that spending all of the money at once on lighting on one type of fixture would be a good idea. He stated that phasing the lighting in and receiving feedback would be a better solution and he is in favour of less lighting.

Mr. Cameron asked whether Council would prefer a phased-in solution.

Deputy Mayor Greig brought up that she has heard from the public that at the intersection of Highway 6 and Pike Bay Road there is difficulty seeing the street light and often times it is easy to miss the turn onto the road.

Councillor Salen questioned whether funding would apply if Council chose the phased-in solution. Mr. Cameron said he would do research on a phased in approach.

Deputy Mayor Greig said that the Highway 6 lighting should be done sooner than later due to the presence of the winter season.

Mr. Cameron said that changing the position of the head of the light may be the solution for some roads, but it may be hard to see due to the position of the pole.

Mayor McIver asked where in Lion’s Head they need better lighting. Mr. Cameron said in subdivisions. He mentioned that there are more people walking around, and that he heard from a public comment.

Mayor McIver said that it is important to remember that the lighting is for safety purposes. He agreed with Councillor Boyle’s idea to phase-in the lighting.

Deputy Mayor Greig said that it may be

cost efficient in the long-run to phase-in the lighting and determine what is working well, rather than using the funding opportunity and purchasing lighting and finding out it was not the best option.

Mr. Cameron expressed that readjustment of the lighting head could be done as per location.

Marshall Tigert, Facilities Manager, arrived at the meeting at 9:29 a.m.

Councillor Boyle said that suppliers have received the message and they phased-in brighter lighting for cheaper.

Mr. Cameron said that he has done research about park areas using solar lighting. He also said that Councillor Boyle is correct that suppliers are producing the bluer lights and they are selling for less money. He noted that is likely a supply and demand effect.

In regards to budgeting, Mr. Jones said that the budget would be $1,500 per light. Mr. Cameron said that he would like to speak to a technician and see the costing per light, as he is unsure of spacing requirements.

Lighting in Ferndale Mayor McIver said that there would need to be a discussion with the MTO (Ministry

of Transportation Ontario) if more lights were to be added in Ferndale.

Treasurer, Teresa Shearer, said that lighting in Stokes Bay was looked after by the community.

Deputy Mayor Greig asked whether there was a map that showed the lights in the Municipality. Mr. Cameron said that he was provided a detailed map from the last company.

Mr. Cameron said that he has heard a request for lighting in Big Tub.

Mayor McIver said that Mr. Cameron will have a report prepared for budget time including costs. It was said that the RFP would be put out after the budget. Mr. Cameron said he will do research and determine cost per light for areas in Lion’s Head, Big Tub Road, Pike Bay intersection at Highway 6, and Ferndale Road.

Dog Park in Lion’s Head areaDeputy Mayor Greig expressed that there may be a need for a dog park.

Mr. Jones asked where the park would be located. Mr. Cameron said that the ball diamond is used for dogs often. Deputy Mayor Greig said that she does not want it isolated.


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Council directed staff to find a possible dog park location in Lion’s Head and report back to Council.

Dog scoop bag boxes at various locations (similar to other programs in other towns)

Mr. Jones said it would be for convenience.

Councillor Salen said that would be another task for staff.

Councillor Boyle said that dog parks are important for social interaction purposes and bringing the community together. He said he is in favour of a dog park.

Councillor Salen brought up the location behind the arena for a dog park.

Mr. Jones mentioned that 2018 would be a planning year for a dog park in Lion’s Head, if indicated by Council.

Conversation began on the Farmers Market in Lion’s Head and further discussion is needed.

Ball Diamond in FerndaleBall Diamond in Ferndale turned around to allow better utilization of Info Centre washrooms and park

Councillor Boyle said that the diamond would need to be torn up completely.

Council agreed that it should not be placed at high priority.

Mr. Tigert stated that costs were approaching $50,000 for this project when there was a previous investigation.

Request from Bruce Trail Conservancy for washroom facilities at 3 locations: Borchardt Road/ Devil’s Monument, Dyer’s Bay Municipal Parking Area, 40 Hills Road/ White Bluff Parking

Council spoke of road allowances for the locations.

Mayor McIver said that they should consider supporting Bruce Trail for this project.

Deputy Mayor Greig said that hikers would benefit from knowing there is a washroom facility at the trail.

Councillor Boyle left the meeting at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Cameron said their request for $1,500 is too low. Mr. Jones said that $1,500 is the quote from AJ Arps.

Deputy Mayor Greig suggested including the Lion’s Head Promotion Group’s portable washroom facility request for McCurdy Drive with this request.

Councillor Boyle returned to the meeting at 10:03 a.m.

It was noted funds were requested from Bruce County and the Chief Administrative Officer will investigate further.

Moved by P. Greig Resolution #38-02-2017 Seconded by T. Boyle

THAT Council receives Treasurer’s Report TR 17-31 as information regarding requests for public input in the 2018 Budget process. Carried


RE: 2017 Capital ProjectsWebsite Upgrades—Budgeted $25,000—Actual $8,857

Council said that the new website will be going live on January 10th, 2018. A preview of the website is scheduled for the afternoon Council meeting on December 18, 2017.

Computer Upgrades—Budgeted $20,000—Actual $9,364

Mr. Jones said that laptops have decreased in price. He informed Council that “tough books” are laptops that can be used by those working in the field and cost around $4,000 a laptop. He noted the Municipality purchases the type of technology for the user to ensure the person is comfortable using it.

Building Renovations—Budget $83,000—Actual $5,435

It was said that the tender does not include the office equipment and electrical modifications.

Timeline for completion was said to be February, 2018.

Sound System and Video Streaming

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Council—Budget $13,500—Actual $0

Mr. Jones said that an architect will come in and talk on the sound system and video streaming project with Council.

Live streams for Council Meetings occurs in Saugeen Shores and Kincardine.

Mr. Jones stated that the project would not be ready for the new term of Council.

Rescue Truck—Budget Amendment- $75,650—Financed by Fire Reserve

Mr. Jones stated that the department is very pleased with the latest fire truck.

Parking Machines—Budget $70,000-$92,066

Mayor McIver stated they were over budget.

Emergency Planning- Highway Fire Rating Sign

Mr. Jones stated the project would be over budget and funds were transferred to accommodate additional fees for installation issues.

Bridge Construction—Budget $350,000—Actual $23,025

Mr. Cameron expressed that they have the winter months to prepare for the Heron Point Bridge construction, but the challenge is keeping the access open. He stated they are in the investigation stages for access but the preliminary work has been done.

Mr. Cameron said that the option of doing half of the bridge first and other half second would be double the price and more difficult. He said there are 3 full-time residents across the bridge and 19 residents altogether, including seasonal.

Start to completion was said to be 3 months.

It was mentioned that property owners have not been notified as of yet. Deputy Mayor Greig said that communicating with the land owners is a priority.

Mr. Cameron said that one Public Meeting should take place.

Patrol/GPS Upgrades—Budget $20,000—Actual $0

Mr. Cameron expressed that if they are upgrading then staff will consider multiple options. He noted that the technology shows when plows are on the road and when roads are sanded.

Mr. Jones left the meeting at 10:20 a.m.

Deputy Mayor Greig brought up expanding the system to include the fire department and emergency planning. Mr. Cameron said that the system is now based through a radio system that runs on real time and is good for safety.

Mr. Jones returned to the meeting at 10:23 a.m.

Mr. Cameron said that the system will store information and download when it falls back into cell service, because the new systems are based on cellphone service. He noted that it is cheaper than a radio based system but requires a monthly fee. He revealed that they need to upgrade to meet modern technology. He said that they could track the plows and see where they are located.

Mr. Jones stated that $40,000 would not cover the costs for the system.

Mr. Jones said that interoperability would be discussed with Public Works, Fire and perhaps Parks Canada.

Streetlights

Previous discussion was noted.

Mayor McIver called a break at 10:32 a.m.

The meeting reconvened at 10:42 a.m.

Water and Sewer

Mr. Cameron indicated that most project items have been purchased or will be by the end of the year, 2017. He stated that $120,000 would be for water capital items.

Mrs. Shearer said that some money from the reserve and around $78,000 was funded by the Clean Water and Waste Water Fund.

Landfills Mr. Cameron said that he is not sure if “capping” should be put into the capital budget. He stated that it is a continuous operational task.

He then said that the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change presents the Municipality with their draft generated from the Municipality’s proposal. He said that it is in the final stages of full approval for the Eastnor Landfill Site.

Mayor McIver asked about the life expectancy for the St. Edmund’s landfill. Mr. Cameron replied that there is 7 years left, the volume coming in has reduced, and they are prolonging the landfill right now. He expressed that they wish to move the footprint to the north.

Deputy Mayor Greig asked about the grid up stage they are at with the landfill. Mr. Cameron said that they are looking at opportunities to save airspace with compactors and they are starting to see density increase. He said that there is an extra cost for the compactors. He said that he estimates the new approval will last 35 years.

Mayor McIver asked about the concept of reclamation. Mr. Cameron said that larger landfills generally do that.

L i o n ’ s H e a d D a y c a r e W i n d o w Replacement—Budget $5,000—Actual $0

Mr. Tigert said that windows are being replaced and they replace a few a year. He said that last year they replaced some with mechanical issues.

Playground Updates—Budget $12,000—Actual $6,769

Mr. Tigert said that the updates are ongoing every year, there are many wood structures, and minor fixes and maintenance.

It was noted that there are 6 playgrounds in the Municipality.

Mr. Tigert expressed that there is some maintenance required at the tennis court in Lion’s Head regarding trimming of tree roots.

It was said that exercise machines could be considered with the new proposed dog park in Lion’s Head.

Tobermory Library—Exterior Repairs—Budget $7,500—Actual $0

Mr. Tigert said that maintenance on the siding as well as caulking on the windows has taken place. Mr. Jones stated that The Meeting Place has been painted and the worker did a great job.

F e r n d a l e I n f o r m a t i o n C e n t r e —Renovations—Budget $7,500—Actual $0

They spoke on the air conditioning in the building as well as the window installed into the OPP office area.

Museum—Heater Installation—Budget $3,500—Actual $0

Mr. Tigert expressed that the furnace in the museum cannot be repaired and would require a complete replacement. Councillor Boyle mentioned the water supply as an issue. They conversed on the topic of the water supply and potential solutions and challenges. It was suggested drill well estimates be considered in the 2018 budget figures.

Councillor Rouse entered the meeting at 11:06 a.m.

Rotary Hall Renovations—Budget $200,000--$71,631

Mr. Jones stated that they are making it known to contractors that the project will be going out to tender. He said that he has heard of another contractor that is interested who did not bid last time. He also stated that he has requested to have the Trillium grant be extended. Mr. Jones said that they are working to have this tender better structured.

L ion ’s Head L ibrary Upgrades—Accessibility—Budget $10,000—Actual $0

Mr. Tigert spoke on the difficulty clearing snow and the ramp to the building.

Cathy Addison indicated the accessibility issue will be added to the 2018 budget negotiations.

Community Development—Hay Bay Road/Hwy 6 Parking—Budget $20,000—Actual $0

Council did not require further discussion on this topic.

Stokes River Drain—Budget $50,000—Actual $0



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Mr. Cameron stated that they are planning to have the Municipal Drain superintendent attend Council as a delegation in the New Year for the Stokes River drain and the Swan Lake drain.

The attached budget tables were then displayed. Mrs. Shearer stated that they budget again for projects and any surplus is put into the capital reserve. Deputy Mayor Greig brought up the topic of a Five Year Capital Plan and whether that was an option to exercise. Mr. Jones replied that they would need to set aside such as a dedicated project. He continued to say that it is difficult to prioritize projects over one another and requires many meetings to do so. Deputy Mayor Greig expressed that an overall plan “shows a level of planning and accountability to ourselves and the public”. Mayor McIver mentioned that there are variations every year. Councillor Rouse mentioned a Long-term Capital Planning Committee. Deputy Mayor Greig said that it is not always portrayed to the community

that they are responsible budgeters.

Deputy Mayor Greig noted that the Asset Management Plan (AMP) has not been presented to Council, yet. Mr. Jones stated that it is based on the lifecycle concept rather than condition. He noted that it relays deficiencies and outlines assets by department. Mayor McIver expressed that AMP does not present a true picture. Mrs. Shearer stated that the assessment is age-based. Councillor Boyle said that a Five Year Forecast would not be very valuable. Deputy Mayor Greig mentioned that recreation and tourism would demonstrate the greatest amount of change. Mr. Jones stated that Council will discuss this further during budget time.

Deputy Mayor Gre ig s ta ted that demonstrating ways in which budget decisions are made will benefit all property owners. Mayor McIver expressed that not every property owner will use every service provided, however, the services are needed to others and that is why they are important.

Moved by G. Salen Resolution # 38-03-2017

Seconded by P. Greig THAT Council receives Treasurer’s Report 17-32 as information regarding the Capital Projects budgeted for 2017 and their current status. Carried

OTHER BUSINESSMayor McIver complimented staff for the services they provide.

Mayor McIver stated that they receive very little input on the budget process.

Councillor Rouse expressed that the metal shop in BPDS (Bruce Peninsula District School) should be fixed up and become useable to the students. He noted that with the shortage of those working in the trades, it is very important to have that space available.

CORRESPONDENCE

There was no “Correspondence” for Special Council Meeting No. 17-38, December 18, 2017.

READING OF BY-LAWS2017-85 BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM

THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2017

Moved by G. Salen Resolution #38-04-2017 Seconded by R. Rouse


CLOSED SESSION

There is no “Closed Session” for Special Council Meeting No. 17-38, December 18, 2017.

RECONVENE FROM “CLOSED SESSION” TO RESUME COUNCIL MEETING

There is no “Closed Session” for Special Council Meeting No. 17-38, December 18, 2017.

ADJOURNMENT


THAT the meeting adjourns at 11:44 a.m. Carried

MNBP COUNCIL MINUTES Dec 18/17 SPECIAL cont’d from previous page

MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Milt McIver, Deputy Mayor Patricia Greig, Councillor Tom Boyle, Councillor Griffin Salen, Councillor Rob Rouse

STAFF PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer, Bill Jones; Deputy Clerk, Cathy Addison; Administrative Assistant, Tessa Townson; Treasurer, Teresa Shearer; Facilities Supervisor, Marshall Tigert; Public Works Manager, Troy Cameron; Senior Planner, Jakob Van Dorp; Public Works Administrative Assistant, Kiersten Thompson

OTHERS PRESENT: Wayne Eichenberger, Barrow Bay Property Owners Association; Paul Richardson, Staff Sergeant, OPP; Noreen Steinacher, Tobermory Meeting Place


Mayor McIver called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. and Council members were reminded to disclose any pecuniary interest that may arise during the course of the meeting.





Re: Council Meeting No. 17-36, December 2, 2017

Moved by G. Salen Resolution #39-02-2017 Seconded by T. Boyle

THAT the minutes of Council Meeting No. 17-36, December 2, 2017, be approved as printed and circulated. Carried

PUBLIC MEETING

There was no “Public Meeting” for Council Meeting No. 17-39, December 18, 2017.

DELEGATION

Municipality Of Northern Bruce Peninsula Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2017Barrow Bay Channel Breakwall Repairs1. Barrow Bay Property Owners Association - Wayne Eichenberger

RE: Brief overview of the Breakwall Repair Project Financial Overview

Northern Bruce Communities that will benefit from this project

Mayor McIver welcomed Mr. Eichenberger to the meeting. Mr. Eichenberger stated that he is representing the Barrow Bay Property Owners Association (BBPOA) and they are seeking financial assistance for the Barrow Bay channel breakwall repairs.

Mr. Eichenberger said that the channel is a naturally occurring outlet, a passageway for marine traffic and water flows from the channel into Georgian Bay. He stated

that, in the 1950’s, the breakwall was built by the Association to prevent stones from filling in the channel. He displayed a photo when the breakwall was built and a map of the area. He outlined the history of the breakwall. Mr. Eichenberger said that today there are 108 member of the BBPOA. He expressed that they have invested $40,000.00 in maintenance for the channel, and in the 1990’s, there was a substantial project that took place to replace armour stone on the breakwall.

He then displayed a photo of the breakwall from May 2016 showing the accumulation of stones built up from the waves and the wind. Mr. Eichenberger displayed a photo of stone deposits from the spring of 2016 and another photo of from the fall of 2017 was then displayed.

Regarding actions taken by the BBPOA, Mr. Eichenberger said that they have

undertaken local fundraising activities such as the picnic, bottle drive and general donations. He expressed that they use local contractors whenever possible.

Mr. Eichenberger stated that the breakwall project benefits property owners in Barrow Bay, Jackson’s Cove, Hope Bay and Lion’s Head. He continued to express that now is the time to invest in the breakwall and they are asking residents in the area to contribute to permanently fix the waterway. He mentioned that the harbour is a harbour of safe refuge”, possesses a Navigable Waterway Designation under the Navigation Protection Act and benefits those who participate in the annual Bruce Peninsula Multi-Sport event. He stated that the project will be a significant investment while noting that the breakwall is currently a safety hazard.



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MNBP COUNCIL MINUTES Dec 18/17 cont’d from previous pageMr. Eichenberger confirmed that there are other potential sources of funding that the BBPOA has looked into including the Federal Gas Tax Fund, Social Infrastructure and provincial funding. He then stated the BBPOA is requesting funding for only $50,000.00 as the total project cost of the project is $75,000.00 with the Association currently allocating $25,000.00 for this project.

Deputy Mayor Greig inquired on the proposed start time of the project. Mr. Eichenberger replied that there is a window of opportunity in 2018 which he needs to determine based on fishery restrictions.

Mayor McIver then thanked Mr. Eichenberger for coming to the meeting and stated that , during the budget process in the new year, Council will determine if they can be of assistance.

Meeting Place Community Park Development2. Noreen Steinacher- Tobermory Meeting Place

RE: Update on The Meeting Place Community Park development, activities and work to be completed in 2018

Mayor McIver welcomed and introduced Noreen Steinacher. Mrs. Steinacher expressed that her intent is to give an update on the Community Park in Tobermory. She stated that the park has been in progress for four (4) years. She outlined that she will speak of activities that have taken place in the park, construction and operations of 2017, the utilization of the park and the park priorities for 2018.

A brief history of the park was presented by Mrs. Steinacher. She stated that the park began in 2014, it is volunteer and community driven multi-use/recreational space intended to provide a free youth recreation area while encouraging intergenerational activities. She indicated that the park is supported by the Municipality and the majority of funding comes from the community and grants. She also mentioned that there has been well over $100,000.00 dollars invested to date into the community park.

Ms. Steinacher displayed a site map configured in 2016 of the Tobermory Meeting Place Community Park noting that most components shown on the map have been completed. She elaborated saying that the dog park has yet to be completed but more could have been done with more volunteers. She expressed that they are in need of support and want to incorporate unified signage.

The Community Gardens was the next topic that Ms. Steinacher addressed. She said that it is well utilized and there are seven (7) raised beds including a pumpkin patch. She stated that there is a network of three (3) gardens at St. Edmund’s Public School and the daycare. There was a photo displayed of the daycare children using the garden, and she noted that the garden is used for both education and leisure purposes. She said that they are looking to add fruit trees which are not costly.

Ms. Steinacher said that the dog park is in progress, is a large endeavour, and Nancy McAfee has been leading the project. She revealed that the perimeter of the dog park has been mapped. She then proceeded to read a letter that Nancy McAfee sent. The letter’s content consisted of the following:

expected to be completed in the spring of 2018

contractor has been hired

no estimate for the project completion

support from the Municipality would be appreciated

fencing has been purchased through fundraising

land has been prepared

remaining labour costs will be for installing proper fencing

grants for dog parks are difficult to find

other cities’ primary contributors for dog park funding have been the community, businesses and the local government.

Ms. Steinacher stated that in 2016/2017 there were picnic tables installed along with benches and bike racks. A photo of the bike racks and the tables was displayed.

She noted that, in 2017, components added included a “U-shaped” access path

with funds being transferred from the Bike Path Committee to the Tobermory Meeting Place. A photo of the access paths was displayed.

Mrs. Steinacher described the 2018 plans noting that they include walking trails, a forest loops, dog park fencing and gate(s) installation, unified signage, landscaping and construction of a covered pavilion. She expanded saying that erection of signage in 3-4 areas of the park will create a sense of unity for the park as a whole. She said that she wants signage for various areas to explain the use of the features, such as the fitness equipment, community garden, skate and dog parks. She requested that Jenna McGuire be hired to make the signs as she has experience and is willing. The costing for the signs was said to be around $4,000.00 for basic signage and $8,000.00 for unified signage.

Ms. Steinacher requested $25,000.00 be used towards unified signage, dog park fencing installation and landscaping. She said that they have used all of the money from three (3) other grants and if they receive further grants then they would utilize those funds before the Municipality’s contribution. She finished her presentation by saying that they do not want to lose motivation and interest in the project and are enthusiastic to complete the park.

Mayor McIver asked about the fencing going out to tender. Ms. Steinacher said that it has not gone out to tender and they likely have to remove some improperly installed work. Mr. Jones stated that as long as the group has shown proof they have received three quotes then there is no need for any further initiative from staff unless Council directs staff to take a more active role in the project. Mrs. Steinacher stated that Ivan Smith has taken on the role of project manager and gets quotes, when needed. Mrs. Steinacher said that any funding from the Municipality would be appreciated and put to good use.

Deputy Mayor Greig complimented the work that has been done at the Community Park and stated that Council should be supporting it. Mayor McIver also thanked the volunteers for the work they have been doing.

Mayor McIver thanked Ms. Steinacher for a very informative presentation and the group of volunteers who assist with this great project.

OPP Report Jan-Aug 20173. Paul Richardson - OPP

RE: January-August 2017 Council Report

Staff Sergeant, Paul Richardson, (Interim Detachment Commander) stated that the report he is discussing covers a six (6) month period and he hopes to come back to the Municipality in the New Year with a full year in review.

Staffing reports were discussed by Staff Sergeant Richardson. He stated that Constable Kate Rubinstein-Gilbert will be going back to a platoon after serving four (4) years as the Community Safety and Media Officer with the Bruce Peninsula Detachment. He stated that Constable Adam Belanger will be taking over these new duties. Staff Sergeant Jim Millson served through the summer months and thanks to him was noted. Sergeant Jason Woods has completed an assignment and returned to platoon. Sergeant Richardson also said that Constable Charles Dickey has accepted a transfer to the BP Detachment. He also stated that Constable Murray Whitney had indicated his intention to retire on October 30th, 2017.

He then displayed a table depicting the Recoverable Expenses and Monthly Calls for Service for January-August 2017. Staff Sergeant Richardson commented on the 2017 Provincial Traffic Safety Campaigns noting that during eight (8) days of targeted enforcement on the highway, there were 90 charges laid. During the Fall Seatbelt Campaign there were five (5) stunt drivers charged in one (1) day.

Staff Sergeant Richardson spoke about the Motor Vehicle Collisions table highlighting the fatal collision on August 26, 2017. He moved onto the topic of the Auxiliary Unit and stated that they are supportive, experienced and the community is fortunate to have them.

Staff Sergeant Richardson stated that the plan moving forward is to engage services and produce a more concentrated effort for enforcement on Highway 6. He said that they want Council to have confidence that the OPP will be developing resources in relation to enforcing Highway 6 traffic.

Mayor McIver commented on the term

“inattentive driving”, to which Staff Sergeant Richardson said that it could mean texting and driving, speaking on the phone or just not being focused. Mayor McIver then asked about the eight day campaign. Staff Sergeant Richardson indicated that it was an informal focus on traffic through the Highway Safety Division and within eight (8) days they laid ninety charges. This occurred during the August/September timeframe. He expanded and said that the summer season is expanding and September of 2017 was just as busy as August of 2017. Councillor Rouse was curious if the statement that Highway 6 had the highest number of stunt driving incidents in the Province. Staff Sergeant Richardson was unsure if that statement was true, but said he was surprised that there were five (5) stunt driving charges within one (1) day on the highway.

Mayor McIver thanked Staff Sergeant Richardson for his report.

CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS1. Planning Report - Jakob Van Dorp

RE: New Comprehensive Zoning By-lawMayor McIver introduced Mr. Jakob Van Dorp. Mr. Van Dorp stated that there was a Public Meeting held on December 2, 2017 that provided information to Council as well as feedback on certain matters. He said that the direction was for Council to receive and review this feedback today and provide instruction on said matters that Council wishes to address in the proposed Zoning By-law.

M r . V a n D o r p r e a d a l o u d t h e recommendations listed in the Planning Report. He emphasized the notion that if changes made are declared to be “minor” by Council then the changes would not require further consultation.

Deputy Mayor Greig requested to have time allotted during an upcoming meeting to discuss the Official Plan.

The Planner outlined the progress of the Environmental Hazard Assessments. He stated that the final reviews will be incorporated into the final by-law. He added that there is only one site visit remaining and great progress has been made. Agency comments from the Niagara Escarpment Commission were attached as Appendix C to the Planning Report. He stated that the new Niagara Escarpment Plan provides visual impact assessments which could be a consideration for site plan control. The Planner expressed that he is concerned about the above noted NEC concept. Mr. Van Dorp stated that staff identified to the Chief Building Official (CBO) where regulations overlap between Municipal zoning and Development Control (DC) regulations which will be screened and determined whether the Municipal zoning or the DC regulations apply.

The Planner stated that changes have been made in relation to public comments. He noted that Appendix A contains a

Review of Public Comments and Appendix B contains some outstanding items to be addressed.

Mayor McIver commented on the statement “lot areas for development on private septic systems have been increased”. Council and the Planner undertook a conversation regarding nitrate studies, groundwater studies for the Lion’s Head area, setbacks, provisions for private guest cabins and secondary suites and sewer connection.

Appendix A was introduced by Mr. Van Dorp. He revealed that they had heard on December 2, 2017 from one presenter who stated several municipalities have not approved their Zoning By-laws to move forward. He then said that he had requested further information on this statement from the presenter and has not received a response. He then explained that he reached out to the municipalities that were listed and spoke to staff in the Building, Clerk or Planning Department. He noted that he learned, during those conversations, that not one of the by-laws were “put off” for political purposes. He then revealed some reasons why the by-laws were “put off”, such as, multiple changes to the Planning Act and more mapping scheduled to occur. The Planner then said that:

Ausauble Bayfield is a Conservation Authority and not a municipality

North Shore Erie is not a municipality

Longpoint is not a municipality

Elgin is a County jurisdiction (under the Municipal Act)

Augusta has a water course setback of 50 meters

Goulbourn is in the process of mapping natural heritage features

Deputy Mayor Greig requested to be informed of the validity of the numbers presented at the December 2, 2017 meeting regarding the 175 properties covered by EH (Environmental Hazard). Mr. Van Dorp said that the slides presented by the individual at the December 2, 2017 meeting were not up to date with the new mapping changes. The Deputy Mayor and the Planner agreed that the focus is not on numbers but on identifying hazards.

Councillor Boyle spoke on the implications of the Source Water Protection Plan. Mayor McIver asked about the designation of EH, to which Mr. Van Dorp replied that the designation can come from flooding risks, steep slopes, closeness to a watercourse, wet areas, etc. He said that low areas are determined by elevation. Councillor Rouse stated that the EH can be mitigated. Councillor Rouse asked the Planner about an instance that he has heard of regarding the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) that conducted a site visit without making an attempt to contact the owner and did not end up contacting the owner during the visit. Councillor Rouse also brought up concerns in regards to Big Tub Road in Tobermory. He stated that he does not believe that there should be rezoning based on someone else’s concerns and who are not the property owner. Mr. Van



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Councillor Salen left the meeting at 2:27 p.m.

Deputy Mayor Greig commented on the site visit comment Councillor Rouse introduced. She said that she is worried about credibility and does not like hearing comments of such a nature. Mr. Van Dorp said that he in unaware of any other instances of this nature occurring and will take that up with the GSCA and request them to bring an explanation to Council.

Councillor Salen returned to the meeting at 2:29 p.m.

Conversation presented by Mr. Van Dorp on Appendix B was noted as follows:

Councillor Salen indicated to leave special provisions where they are presently in the by-law rather than moving them to the back of the document.

3.6.7 - Shipping Containers: Council directed for the request for shipping containers to be stacked two high be permitted in the new by-law. This change was directed to be “minor”. Shipping containers require a building permit.

3.8.1 - Provisions for Dwelling, Accessory Apartment: Council directed that adding the term “Treatment Unit” in the advanced table be determined to be “minor”.

3.1 - Home Industry: Council directed to delete parking requirements and refer to Section 3.26.3. Conversation ensued regarding the size of parking spaces and the amount of public who drive trucks and vans. Messrs. Jones and Van Dorp explained that the proposed sizes are the same as parking in Town of South Bruce Peninsula and further that, Northern Bruce Peninsula has the biggest parking spaces in Bruce County.

3.20 - Lakes Rivers and Drains: Council directed changes to be considered “minor”. Changes included adding a note and fixing a numbering correction.

3.39 - Prohibited Uses in All Zones: Council directed the change of adding back in a clause that was not intended to be deleted to be “minor”.

4.2 - Zone Symbols: Updating a minor clerical error in relation to this provision was determined to be “minor”.

4.7.4 - More Than 1 Zone on a Lot: Text was deleted from this provision due to the reference not being applicable as a result of the deletion of the mapping of the 100 Year Flood Elevation. Council directed this change to be “minor”.

5.3 - Watercourse etc. setbacks: “Protection” was replaced with “hazard”. Council directed this change to be “minor”.

6.1 - RU1 Zone Provisions: “wildlife sanctuaries” and “conservation areas” were added to this section. This change was declared “minor”.


7.1, 10.1, 15.1 - Scope: The final list of Hamlets for the Hamlet Residential zone needs to be confirmed. This was classified to be a “minor” change.

7.3 - R1/HR Provisions semidetached dwelling: A correction in the square footage conversions was said to be “minor”.

Lakewood Subdivision: To establish a minimum lot area of 0.42 hectares. Council directed this change to be “minor”.

7.7 - R2 Special Provisions: To lift the holding zone provision. This change was said to be “minor”.

R2/EH Special Provisions: To move the Greenough Harbour subdivision shoreline from EH-2002-43 Special into R2-2002-43b Special and this change was declared to be “minor”.

R2 Zone - Island Development Provisions: To retain provisions, re-number, change the minimum floor area from “ground” to “gross” and replace “high water mark” with “100 year flood elevation”. This change was determined to be “minor” by Council.

10.2 - Hamlet Commercial Zone Provisions: “Laundromat” was deleted and “child care” was added and this change was deemed to be “minor”.

13.3 - C1 zone provisions: A change in the footnote was said to be “minor”.

16.3, 17.3 - ACM and RCM zone provisions: A note being added to this section was said to be “minor”.

17.3 - RCM zone provisions: To delete “salvage yard” from permitted uses. This change was directed to be “minor”.

23.4 - EH Zone Provisions: The text “or straight line projection of the side lot line” to the “minimum Dock Setback from Side Lot Line” was added and this change was “minor”.

Various Schedules - EH Limits: The GSCA is undertaking some outstanding reviews to be included in the new by-law. This change was directed to be “minor”.

Schedule 15 - Pike Bay: special provisions for Mill Point and portions of Baywatch Drive/Makela Road to be HR-d.

Schedule 37: R1 zoning to be maintained at 52 Elgin Street and noted as a “minor” change by Council.

Schedule 9: A reference correction was stated to be “minor”.

Schedule 10: Redundant special provisions being deleted was directed by Council to be a “minor” change.

Mr. Van Dorp requested Council’s permission to add two (2) pieces of additional correspondence that he recently received. Council granted permission and a five (5) minute break was conducted at 2:50 p.m. to print and distribute copies of the latest correspondence.

Council reconvened at 3:00 p.m.

Mr. Van Dorp spoke on the correspondence request from Barbara Ottewell, Richard Ottewell and Nancy Robson regarding the language used for reconstruction of non-complying structures. The Planner stated that he will check with staff to see

if the language can be altered to be less challenging to understand. He noted that reconstruction would require meeting elevation requirements.

A request from Darryl Robins regarding the outdated standards of a sewage disposal system was introduced. Mr. Van Dorp informed Council that the comment was fair and there will be a simpler definition inserted in order to remain current. An objection to new lot areas was also presented as a request from Darryl Robins. Mr. Van Dorp stated that he does not recommend a change based on this request.

Mr. Van Dorp presented a comment from Brent Robins regarding “Environmental Protection” being presented in the text as well as a footnote regarding the expansion on septic systems. The Planner stated that the goal is to avoid premature development on septic systems. Councillor Rouse spoke of the topic of sewage systems and said that he does not agree with the provision that if you are in a commercial zone and cannot connect to a sewer then you cannot operate. He stated that he understands that if the sewer is available to connect but does not agree with the limitations if the sewer connection is unavailable.

Laura Swanson requested that all units be kept consistent throughout the document. This will be corrected. This change was noted to be “minor”.

All changes were directed to be “minor” by Council. Deputy Mayor Greig requested more time to discuss the Official Plan. Mayor McIver requested to view a site plan control by-law. Deputy Mayor Greig requested the opportunity to view a clean document along with further discussion regarding EH (Environmental Hazard) and EP (Environmental Protection) zones. She requested a staff report explaining the reasoning behind the EP zone. Mayor McIver stated that he is in favour of the EP zone rather than EH. The

Mayor and Deputy Mayor spoke about the credibility the mapping process to Council. Councillor Boyle expressed that he believes the by-law document should be published and amended as needed. He stated that if the by-law addresses 99% of development without problems, then it should be passed.

Mr. Van Dorp ensured Council that the CBO has the authority to determine whether the PSW or EH boundary is accurate and may issue a building permit when appropriate.

Mr. Van Dorp was asked to bring forward a draft for Council to review before the passage of the by-law, a summary report from the GSCA of changes and a report summarizing EH and EP. Mr. Jones informed Mr. Van Dorp to bring these pieces to Council at the end of January 2018 or early February 2018.

Moved by P. Greig Resolution #39-03-2017 Seconded by R. Rouse

THAT Council receive this report as information;

THAT Council provide direction regarding matters outlined in Appendix B;

Council determined that changes outlined in Appendix B and arising from additional public comments reviewed in the meeting are ‘minor’ and do not require further consultation;

AND Council directed staff to prepare a by-law with the changes as directed, a proposed site plan control by-law and a final report for a future Council meeting. Carried

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✔ Bed Bugs✔ Cottage Watch

Mosquito and Black Fly Control for outdoor weddings, parties, etc. Plus Many Other Pests

Deputy Mayor Greig requested that Council have further discussion regarding parking at the Lion’s Head Marina. She also stated that she would like to see specific recommendations listed and brought forward for Council to consider.


THAT Counci l receives Faci l i t ies Supervisor Report FS-17-12, 2017 Year End Report - Lion’s Head Marina and Lion’s Head Beach Park Campground, as information;

AND THAT Council supports the Lion’s Head Marina/Harbour policy handbook recommendations

AND THAT only the changes to the Lion’s Head Campground as proposed (seasonal and transient) be supported. Carried

3. Treasury Department ReportNo. TR 17-30

RE: Audit Planning Report

Moved by P. Greig Resolution #39-05-2017 Seconded by R. Rouse

That Council receives the Audit Planning Report from BDO Canada LLP that contains their engagement letter and outlines their plans for completing the 2017 external audit. Carried


RE: Establishment of the Office of Integrity Commissioner and Complaint Process regarding Elected OfficialsMoved by G. Salen Resolution #39-06-2017 Seconded by T. Boyle

THAT Council supports the passage of By-law No. 2018-03, being a by-law to establish the office of Integrity Commissioner and a complaint process regarding elected officials of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, at its regular meeting on Monday, January 22, 2018;

AND THAT Mr. Harold Elston be appointed as the Integrity Commissioner for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula;

AND THAT the County be advised accordingly. Carried

Small cell-master license agreement with Bell Mobility Inc.5. Clerks Department Report No. C 17-70

RE: By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a small cell-master license agreement with Bell Mobility Inc.


THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a small cell- master license agreement with Bell Mobility Inc. for the installation of small cell telecommunications equipment (outdoor micro cell antennas and indoor pico cell antennas) in Tobermory at Fire Station #10 and the Harbour Washroom and Shower Building and in Lion’s Head at the Community Centre/Arena and the Rotary Hall;’

AND THAT By-law No. 2018-05, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a small cell-master license agreement with Bell Mobility Inc., be presented for consideration of passage at the regular Council meeting on Monday, January 22, 2018. Carried


RE: 2018 Municipal Election Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Election Procedure ManualMoved by P. Greig Resolution #39-08-2017 Seconded by T. Boyle

THAT Council receives the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula Election Procedure Manual for the 2018 Municipal Election as information. Carried


RE: By-law No. 2018-06- Being a by-law to appoint Harold G. Elston as the Integrity Commissioner for the Municipality of Northern Bruce PeninsulaMoved by R. Rouse Resolution #39-09-2017 Seconded by P. Greig

THAT Council, in keeping with the following:

1. Clerk Report C 17-67- By-law No. 2018-04 - Establishment of a Code of Conduct for Members of Council


2. Clerk Report C 17-68- By-law No. 2018-03 - Establishment of the Office of Integrity Commissioner and Complaint Process regarding Elected Officials authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign and execute an Agreement with Harold G. Elston as the Integrity Commissioner for the Municipality;

AND THAT By-law No. 2018-06, being a by-law to appoint Harold G. Elston as the Integrity Commissioner for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, be presented for consideration of passage at the regular Council meeting on Monday, January 22, 2018. Carried


RE: Walk through the WebsitePublic Works Assistant Kiersten Thompson presented to Council an overview of the upcoming website that is scheduled to launch on January 10, 2018. She informed Council of the following new headings: Events, Community Calendar, Live, Play, Invest, Municipal Services, and the Parks and Facilities module and further that the NBP Staff Team worked together at updating the content and moving it in stages to the new site.

Mayor McIver and Mr. Jones thanked Mary Lynn Standen, Clerk Kiersten Thompson, Public Works Administrative Assistant, Charlotte Martindale, Accounts Payable/Receptionist, Cheri Hofstrand, Accounts Receivable and Tessa Townson, Administrative Assistant, for their continuous work on the new website.


THAT Council interactively views the new Municipal website as an information piece at this time. Carried

9. Corporation of the City of Clarence-Rockland

RE: Adoption of Bill 160, Strengthening Quality and Accountability for Patients Act, 2017

Moved by T. Boyle Resolution #39-11-2017 Seconded by G. Salen

THAT Council receives Corporation of the City of Clarence-Rockland- RE:

Adoption of Bill 160, Strengthening Quality and Accountability for Patients Act, 2017, as information. Carried

OTHER BUSINESS Deputy Mayor Greig mentioned she would appreciate having farm assessment added to the commercial assessment presentation from MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) in early 2018.

Councillor Boyle asked about the Greenough Harbour report coming forward in regards to the status of the road assumption.

CORRESPONDENCE1. Fran Schaffer- Petition to have roads in Bradley Harbour tarred and chipped- noted and filed

2. Doug Reycraft- Community Schools Alliance- multiple recommendations for

consideration- noted and filed

3. Dianne Thomson- Peninsula Action Committee for Education- multiple recommendations for consideration including timeframe, consultation, and infrastructure- noted and filed

4. Monica Hawkins- Municipality of East Ferris- exemption of the two-way radio- noted and filed

5. Multi- Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group- Agenda- December 14, 2017- noted and filed

6. Bill Walker, MPP- Minister Hoskins refuses to say if he will appear before Public Inquiry into Long-Term Care- noted and filed


THAT the Correspondence be received for information, as printed and circulated. Carried

READING OF BY-LAWSCouncillor Rouse suggested reviewing cash in lieu of parking fees. In addition, Mayor McIver requested that harbour rates be reviewed in 2018. Mr. Jones stated that the Fees and Charges By-law can be amended at any time.

2017-73 BEING A BY-LAW TO SET FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA

2017-86 BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM

THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2017



CLOSED SESSION


THAT Council move into closed session at 4:33 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 (2) of The Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended, for the following reasons: f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege including communications that are necessary for that purpose (Lot 52, Plan 488). Carried


Moved by R. Rouse Resolution #39-15-2017 Seconded by G. Salen

THAT Council reconvene from Closed Session and resume the Council meeting. Carried

ADJOURNMENT

Moved by R. Rouse Resolution #39-16-2017 Seconded by G. Salen


MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Milt McIver, Deputy Mayor Patricia Greig, Councillor Tom Boyle, Councillor Griffin Salen, Councillor Rob Rouse

STAFF PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer, Bill Jones; Clerk, Mary Lynn Standen; Deputy Clerk, Cathy Addison; Administrative Assistant, Tessa Townson; Treasurer, Teresa Shearer; Fire Chief, Wilf Barnes; Chief Building Official, Wendy Elliott; Facilities Supervisor, Marshall Tigert

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTERESTMayor McIver called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and Council members were reminded to disclose any pecuniary interest that may arise during the course of the meeting.

Councillor Salen indicated a conflict of interest with respect to Delegation #2.





Re: Council Meeting No.17-39, December 18, 2017; Special Council Meeting No.

Municipality Of Northern Bruce Peninsula Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2018

17-38, December 18, 2017; and Council Meeting No. 17-37, December 11, 2017

Mrs. Standen stated that Council Meeting No. 17-38 will be clarified to state “Special Council Meeting No. 17-38”.

Deputy Mayor Greig stated that, found within the minutes from the Special Council Meeting No.17-38, Page 4 on December 18, 2017 regarding the 2018 budget, video streaming was also discussed and should be added to the minutes.

She then said that found within the December 18, 2017 Council Meeting No. 17-39, Page 5, it should be clarified that Elgin is a County jurisdiction (under the Municipal Act).

Mrs. Standen indicated that the minutes would be amended as requested.


THAT the minutes of Council Meeting No. 17-39, December 18, 2017; Special Council Meeting No. 17-38, December 18, 2017; and Council Meeting No. 17-37, December 11, 2017 be approved as amended. Carried

PUBLIC MEETING

There was no “Public Meeting” for Council Meeting No. 18-01, January 8, 2018.



DELEGATION

1. Mr. W. Donald Scott and Ms. Shirley Johnstone RE: Request for Council to alter its suggestions for conditions of consent to Ms. Johnstone’s application

Delegation #1, Mr. W. Donald Scott and Ms. Shirley Johnstone- RE: Request for Council to alter its suggestions for conditions of consent to Ms. Johnstone’s application was cancelled.

Mr. Salen took his place at the delegation table.

2. Griffin Salen RE: 2017 Helicopter Operations Overview 2018- 2022 Airport lease requests and changes to flight operations as per Aviotec Consultants report

Mr. Salen introduced his topic of delegation as “Blue Heron Tours helicopter and lease request”. He stated that the year 2017 was a pilot year for the operations at the Tobermory Airport beginning May 20, 2017 and ending on September 13, 2017. Mr. Salen said that they sold tickets out of two locations: downtown Tobermory out of the former Mermaid’s Secret location as well as at the airport. He commented that it was no secret that there were community concerns. He indicated the outcome of 2017 operations saw over 300 flights and positive feedback from the public was it was up and running.

Mr. Salen then addressed community concerns. He stated that there were many concerns brought forward regarding the noise level and disturbance of helicopter tours in the area of Tobermory. Mr. Salen informed Council that there were 150 concerns noted at the first Public Meeting regarding the airport. He then mentioned that he has received positive comments since then about the low amounts of noise generated. The “Dunks Bay noise issue” was said to be improved by Mr. Salen working with the community amidst friendly and civil communications.

Mr. Salen then addressed the 2017 flight operations. He stated that takeoff took place perpendicular to the runway due to the wind direction and house located across the street. He then said that 1000 feet to 1500 feet was the general elevation of tour flights. Tour altitude above islands was said to be 700 feet and 1000 feet to 1500 feet above the mainland. Mr. Salen expressed that the start of the season included a flight pattern of a circle of Tobermory, which allowed both sides of the helicopter to view the sites, however as the season progressed the tours were then conducted with one straight pass over Tobermory to reduce noise impacts even further.

Mr. Salen said it would be no issue to comply with Aviotec’s recommendations. Mr. Salen stated that Aviotec recommended climbing to 1,000 feet above ground level while still on the Airport property. He indicated that Aviotec’s recommendation is feasible; however, it is not the safest option noting that the safest takeoff departure would include a combination of altitude and airspeed to allow the pilot to accommodate a possible need for an emergency landing. Mr. Salen expressed that they will consistently attempt to gain altitude as quickly as possible, but it may not always be 1,000 feet above the Airport property. He also noted that helicopters can climb 500-1,000 feet per minute. He then displayed a graph representing the Recommended Takeoff Profile. The graph depicted “Kots Indicated Air Speed” found on the “x” axis and “Feet Above Ground Level” as shown on the “y” axis.

Regarding the arrivals recommendations, Mr. Salen stated that there will be few problems following the recommendations.

Mr. Salen then showed a photo map titled “Aerodrome Assessment—Proposed Helicopter Tour Flight Pattern”. He pointed out to Council the flight pattern in the case of an engine failure and the consultant’s recommended flight pattern. He also stated that they attempted to avoid the Dunk’s Bay community.

Mr. Salen stated that, in regards to circuit heights for 2018 operations, they will conduct flights 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL) as much as possible. He expressed that they most often fly between 1,100 feet AGL and 1,500 feet AGL; however, cloud and

weather conditions can result in lower flying altitudes. Mr. Salen also said that in 2018 they will conduct flights over the mainland as often as possible. He indicated that in 2017 they varied circuit routes as much as possible and plan to follow that concept in 2018 operations. He noted that they try to avoid flying over the exact same route.

Mr. Salen discussed the hours of operation. He stated that flights that took off after 1800 hours (6:00 p.m.) were generally due to weather related issues based on missed flights earlier in the day or flights likely to be missed the following day. Mr. Salen clarified that the norm of flights taking place after 1800 hours, as stated in the report from Aviotec, is, in fact, not the norm. He then stated that moving forward they would like a flight to be allowed after 1800 hours as there were many requests for sunset flights during 2017.

The concept of moving the loading/unloading and fueling zone away from the parking lot was said by Mr. Salen not to be an issue as he has an idea to move this to the adjacent corner thereby allowing people to walk around the outside perimeter. Mr. Salen displayed a aerial photo of the airport and proceeded to point out the possible location for the loading/unloading and fueling zone.

Mr. Salen then introduced the requests moving forward as: securing a five (5) year lease of the Tobermory Airport starting May, 2018; exclusivity of helicopter tour operations out of the Tobermory Airport; and a possible management agreement of the Tobermory Airport, similar to Sky Trails managing the Airport in 2002. Mr. Salen asked for some direction from Council. He also stated that they have full-time staff throughout the day, details need to be generated and direction is requested.

Deputy Mayor Gre i g r eques t ed documentation of the people who have commented saying that the flights are less intrusive. Mr. Salen stated that he can get that information if requested. Mr. Salen also stated that Blue Heron Tours has information regarding support from those in the Dunk’s Bay area. Councillor Boyle requested interval documentation to which Mr. Salen indicated he has the documentation.

Deputy Mayor Greig asked Mr. Jones about the final report from the consultant. Mr. Jones stated that he would like to see the report by the end of February, 2018 for Council’s review in early March. He also said that if the direction from Council is to enter into an agreement then that would take place in April, 2018. Mr. Jones told Council that the report will be similar to the Aviotec presentation and Council has the information they need to determine if there is interest in this matter. He added that the report will discuss operations and it will be up to Council to determine the term. Mr. Jones then said that Council’s comfort level should be determined so that staff can begin preparing a draft agreement and they can discuss this further at the next Council Meeting on January 22, 2018. Deputy Mayor Greig stated that she would like to discuss this matter at the first meeting in February, 2018. Councillor Boyle expressed that there may be some advantage in waiting for the report for further discussion.

Mr. Salen requested some direction so that he can determine operations for 2018 as he must secure a machine and licenses. Council understood his request. Mr. Jones proposed providing some topics for Council to consider at the January 22, 2018 meeting to determine if there is an interest or not. The Deputy Mayor noted that she will be attending the ROMA conference on January 22, 2018. Councillor Boyle responded that Council will receive the CAO Report on this topic, as information, on January 22, 2018 and this was agreed.

Councillor Rouse brought forward the idea of establishing a management committee for the Airport to look at short and long-term plans in concert with the community. He mentioned putting a committee together to address neighbourhood issues before this matter moves forward and a decision is made. Mr. Jones stated that establishing a committee for the Tobermory Airport is not mandatory as the Airport is not regulated noting that it would be virtually impossible to appoint a committee by April or May due to the establishment of Terms of Reference, advertising, recruitment and selection processes. Mr. Jones was asked to address the Committee in his report to Council.

CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS1. Fire Department Report- No. FC 18-01

RE: Year End Report Summary from the Office of the Fire Marshall- 2017


THAT Council receives the Fire Chief’s Report FC 18-01, as information, regarding the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire & Emergency Services year-end report summary from the Office of the Fire Marshall – 2017. Carried

2. Fire Department Report- No. FC 18-02

RE: Information and Updates for December, 2017

Moved by T. Boyle Resolution #01-04-2018 Seconded by G. Salen

THAT Council receives the Fire Chief’s Report FC 18-02, Fire Department activities for the month of December, 2017. Carried

3. Deputy Clerk Report- No. DC 18-01

RE: Emergency Management Program By-law Update


THAT Council receives Deputy Clerk Report DC 18-01 as information with respect to an updated Emergency Management Program By-law; and

THAT Council, pending discussions and comments from today’s review, recommends that By-law No. 2018-07, as presented, be approved at the January 8, 2018, Council meeting. Carried

4. Clerks Department Report- No. C 18-02

RE: Surplus Land for Sale- NBPSL #0001-17

Parts 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, Plan 3R-150

Moved by P. Greig Resolution #01-06-2018 Seconded by G. Salen

THAT Council declines an Agreement of Purchase and Sale from Edward Hayes in the amount of Six Thousand, Five Hundred and Forty-three ($6,543.00) Dollars for the property legally described as Parts 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17, Plan 3R-150. Carried

5. Ad Hoc Museum Committee Minutes- No. 17-09, November 9, 2017


THAT Council does hereby adopt the Ad Hoc Museum Committee report dated November 9, 2017, as circulated, and approves all actions contained therein. Carried

OTHER BUSINESS It was discussed for Deputy Mayor Greig to contact Mr. Van Dorp prior to his report being presented during the Council Meeting on January 22, 2018, in relation to the following: the format and style of the reports, making the reports easier to understand, and mapping questions. Deputy Mayor Greig also stated that she has questions for the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) concerning the mapping they have produced for the proposed Comprehensive Zoning By-law and that the GSCA should attend Council to have a discussion. The Deputy Mayor commented that the content is relatively okay and the intent is right. The CAO noted that the Planner’s upcoming report will contain the components as directed by Council at its December 18, 2017 meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE1. Bruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation- The Hospital Campaign- Update- noted and filed

2. Rob Cummings- Bruce Peninsula District School (BPDS) Renovation Update Report-Council directed Mr. Jones to contact Mr. Cummings to determine if there is more information available regarding the BPDS demolition/renovation. Discussion ensued with respect to Mr. Cumming’s reply and Councillor Rouse spoke to the proposed renovations regarding the importance surrounding the restoration of the metal shop.

3. Tobermory Trail Race Weekend Committee- Thank you for support- noted and filed

4. Emergency Management Ontario- NBP Live Mock Exercise- Tour Tragedy- noted and filed

5. Trevor Hebert- Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command- request to purchase an advertisement in the 5th Annual Military Service Recognition Book- Council directed the advertisement purchase to be

MNBP COUNCIL MINUTES Jan 8/18 cont’d from previous page


$4999month1


added to the budget and approved for 2018.

6. Wendy Elliott, Chief Building Official- Completion of the Managing and Leading in a Municipal Environment Certificate- Mayor McIver congratulated Mrs. Elliott on her certificate through the Loyalists program. Mrs. Elliott revealed to Council the components of her program including various sessions and the program duration.

7. MPAC- 2017 Year-End Assessment Report for the 2018 Tax Year- noted and filed

8. Ministry of Finance- update on the legislation that will regulate cannabis in July of 2018- noted and filed

9. Ministry of Agriculture- Agriculture Drainage Infrastructure Program- noted and filed

10. Abundant Solar Energy Inc.- 500- kW Ground Mount Solar Array Contract Awarded-It was noted that the map

accompanying the notification form did not show a structure existing on the land adjacent to 230 Cemetery Road. Mrs. Elliott stated that if the base of the solar panel is greater than ten (10) square metres, then a permit is required to be issued. Councillor Boyle mentioned driveway permits being issued for the subject lands.

11. Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services- A Message from Deputy Minister Matthew Torigian on the Expansion of the Ontario Naloxone Program-noted and filed

12. Ministry of Municipal Affairs- Update on Bill 59- noted and filed

13. Safe Communities Bruce Peninsula- October 2017 Minutes- noted and filed

14. The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg- Tenanted Farm Tax- noted and filed

15. The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg- Provincial Flood Insurance Program-noted and filed

16. The Corporation of the Town of

Amherstburg- On-Call Provisions in Bill 148- noted and filed

17. The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg- Negative Impacts of Bill 148- noted and filed

18. Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group- 10 Approved Minutes of MMWTWG of October 12, 2017- noted and filed

19. MOECC- Proposed Amendments to a regulation under the Clean Water Act and establish a new regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act have been posted on the Environmental Registry- noted and filed


THAT the Correspondence be received for information, as printed and circulated. Carried

READING OF BY-LAWS2 0 1 8 - 0 1 B E I N G A B Y - L A W T O GOVERN THE CALLING, PLACE AND PROCEEDINGS OF MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AND TO REPEAL ALL FORMER BY-LAWS RELATED THERETO

2018-02 BEING A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AN INTERIM TAX FOR THE YEAR 2018

2 0 1 8 - 0 7 B E I N G A B Y - L A W T O F O R M U L A T E A N E M E R G E N C Y MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE

PROTECTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROPERTY AND TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC STABILITY AND A DISASTER RESILIENT COMMUNITY FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA

2018-08 BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018

Moved by P. Greig Resolution #01-09-2018 Seconded by G. Salen


CLOSED SESSION

There was no “Closed Session” for Council Meeting No. 18-01, January 8, 2018.


There is no “Closed Session” for Council Meeting No. 18-01, January 8, 2018.

ADJOURNMENT



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Photo Credit: Mary Lynn Standen Photo (L-R): Madalynn Perrault, First Princess, representing Shear Style Studio, Mariah Schneidmiller, Second Princess, representing Rankin River Trading Co. and Morgan Clark, 2018 Queen of the Festival and Miss Congeniality, representing Clark’s ATV and Marine Service. Morgan and Madalynn are both students at Bruce Peninsula District School.Congratulations Ladies!

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Submitted by Isla Carmichael,

Media CoordinatorThe ecosystem

o f L a k e H u r o n faces an uncertain future, concluded Jason Ritchie of the Min is t ry o f Natural Resources and Forestry in his dynamic talk to the Bruce Peninsula Environment Group in early January. Lake Huron is the fourth largest lake in the world and an international one at that; it is also one of the world’s most

complex bodies of water with an ecosystem quite different from other lakes.

Jason reviewed the transformation of the lake over the last 100 years to explain some of the changes in the lake’s ecosystem including its food web and approaches taken to preserve the lake’s fish species in the face of overwhelming challenges.

In the early 1900s, Lake Huron supported strong commercial fisheries in both Canada and the U.S. However, this level of fishing was not sustainable and harvests declined making native fish more vulnerable to invasive species.

In the 1940s, Lake Huron’s ecology faced a strong challenge following the invasion of the sea lamprey, rainbow smelt and alewife through the Welland Canal from the Atlantic Ocean. Over the next twenty years, lake trout, lake whitefish and lake herring populations were devastated while populations of alewife and smelt flourished without predators.

In the 1960s, Chinook salmon were introduced to control smelt and alewife populations. In the 70s, MNR began stocking the top predator, lake trout, but with little success. Diversity of the fish community was to be important keeping a balance between predator and prey fish.

By the 1980s, other invasive species - zebra and quagga mussels - had arrived, brought in by cargo ships. They are filter feeders, eating the plankton that feed small fish and concentrating nutrients at the bottom of the lake. The lake became clearer. But the reduction in plankton caused ripples throughout the food chain with a startling decrease in forage fish. Consequently, the overall fish population decreased over the next twenty years. Jason’s charts illustrated the rise in density of mussels in Lake Huron in the early 2000s.

As anglers know, the alewife population did decline leading to the collapse of the salmon fishery but other fish populations have grown. Without alewifes, walleye and lake trout have been able to flourish as have emerald shiners, bloaters and smallmouth bass. Jason finished on an upbeat note: native fish species, including lake sturgeon, now grow and thrive showing that the Lake Huron ecosystem continues to evolve.

For questions and enquiries, contact Jason Ritchie at [email protected].

For those interested in joining BPEG, meetings are held in Lion’s Head on the first Wednesday of the month. The next meeting of BPEG is on February 7th and the topic will be Sustainable Tourism.

BPEG January Meeting: Lake Huron – A Changing

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Photo L-R: Esme Batten, Vice Chair of BPEG and Jason Ritchie of the Ministry of Natural Resources at the recent BPEG meeting.

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Submitted by Amanda Stanger, Programs Coordinator

The Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association is dedicated to conservation, sustainable development and capacity building on the Northern Bruce Peninsula. As a part of our commitment we offer Pasture Meetings to the agricultural community. If you are a farmer or have a farmer in your family or are just generally interested in agricultural practices, please come out to our Pasture Meetings, which, are great opportunities to network, find solutions to common farming problems and hear about new, innovative and sustainable farming practices.

A short presentation on the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association’s Clover Frostseeding (Cover Crops) Project will take place at our February Pasture Meeting held which will be held on Thursday, February 22nd 2018 at the Municipal Office from 4:30PM – 7:30PM. The topic for this meeting is Soil Health. We will also have presentations from OMAFRA and Andrew Barrie speaking on Soil Strategy and soil health testing. Dinner will be provided. Please R.S.V.P to [email protected] or by text or call to 647-885-6998. Red Clover seed will also be available for pick up at this time. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

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A Short History of Changing Fish

Populations in Georgian Bay and Lake Huron

Submitted by Amanda StangerPrior to non-native fish introductions

such as Salmon stockings and ocean migrations, Lake Trout was the top predator in our local waters. Lake Trout preyed on cisco species (Lake Herring), which ate zooplankton.

Then, from 1920-1930 Lake Huron was invaded by rainbow smelt and alewives…mmmm Trout food.

Then, by 1950, the invasive sea lamprey and commercial fishing operations made such a historic impact on Lake Trout that it almost went extinct! With no top predator for the time being, alewives and smelt populations soared. Then, in the 1980’s, MNRF began salmon stocking.

By the early 1990’s as Salmon were depleting the Alewives and Smelt, invasive species began to have a huge impact on our fish. Zebra and Quagga Mussels, the Spiny Water Flea and the Round Goby formed massive colonies tapping key nutrients out of our waters.

Photo Credit: Amanda StangerPhoto: Phragmites interwoven amongst the native grasses at Gauley’s Bay, October 2017.

Image Credit: Amanda Stanger

15 years later these mussels have effectively cleaned the essential zooplankton out of the Lakes plummeting any hope for prey fish to sustain which in turn means a plummeting Salmon population. But, it’s not all bad news. As Alewives populations are down, Perch and Walleye populations are climbing again. Alewives prey on the young of Perch and Walleye so with their populations in decline we may see a rise in these native species. Fish on.

The Phragmites Fight Has Not Ceased

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The 2018 field season for Phragmites has not yet begun but the fight has not ceased. The Bruce Peninsula Biosphere is looking for local community heroes

(leaders) to assist with volunteer organization, Phragmites identification and control of the invasive species in their local areas. The time commitment for the community leaders is a minimum approximation 40 hours over the course of the 2018 summer season (June-Sept).

We welcome all communities to become involved in our invasive species management program and are looking for community leaders in areas such as: Eagle Harbour, Stokes Bay and Greenough Point, Oliphant, Oliphant Fishing Islands, Red Bay, Pike Bay, Rush Cove, Miller Lake, Howdenvale and Dorcas Bay.

Please contact Amanda Stanger at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering in the local control of invasive Phragmites and if you want to become a local community leader! It is in working together that we can eradicate invasive species on the Bruce Peninsula!

Submitted by Bill Caulfeild-BrowneOn the surface, January appeared

to be a “normal” month – meaning its mean temperature of -6.2C was right on the average for the last century or so. But averages can be deceiving.

The month started out where December left off, with bitterly cold temperatures as low as -20.7 (on the 6th). Then it warmed up to +5.4C on the 11th. A lot of snow disappeared, much to the relief of those concerned about the load on their roofs. Following that mini-thaw, the mercury plunged for a week of temperatures in the negative teens, ending as the mercury rose once again to positive territory on the 19th.

This time the air managed to stay above freezing for five days – a true January thaw. Unfortunately it ended with 31 mm. of rain, much of which subsequently froze, giving rise to treacherous conditions.

Climate Comment For January 2018: A Roller-Coaster Month

Then came freezing rain on the 23rd, making a bad situation worse. Even then, Mother Nature wasn’t finished with us, as temperatures rose yet again on the 26th for another brief thaw. It was as if January couldn’t decide whether it was the depths of winter or an early spring.

The highest the thermometer showed for the month was 5.8C on the 27th and the lowest was the -20.7C mentioned above. Precipitation was higher than the average of 56 mm. at 81 mm. Almost half of this came as rain or freezing rain.

The lake froze over as far as the eye could see overnight on the 13th, but by noon it had all drifted away on a south wind. It froze again on the 24th, and as I write this we have fast ice at least as far as the islands of our National Marine Park. I think this ice is here until spring. Wiarton Willie will confirm later today just when that will be!

Submitted by Joan ReganOK so this has nothing whatsoever

to do with gardening, but it is something I have tried and just had to share. I saw this on Facebook awhile ago and gave it a try. Our entire house is filled with what I call Early Attic. So when I saw this chemical free fix for old tired wood I just had to try it. All you need is a hair dryer, yup a hair dryer and some olive oil. Simply warm up the wood (not too hot though) on a flat surface, maybe one square foot at a time. Rub in half tsp of olive oil with your bare hands, massaging it in with your fingertips. The same goes with the legs on tables, chairs etc. Warm up then rub in oil. I have been doing all of the tables, chairs, shelves, picture frames, even rubbed the oil into all of my brass, drawer pulls, handles even, including my lamps. I did all of this before Christmas and I am astonished the way everything has taken on such a beautiful finish. Everything still looking good and my hands thanked me for the oil as well. And the best thing is that it is chemical free.

OK now let’s talk Gardens – Container Gardening for a change.

I have been growing herbs in containers for some time now, however they were out the back by my veggie garden. Not handy when you want some Basil or some Garlic Chives. What was I thinking putting them out there to begin with. So this morning while pulling up the blinds in the front room what is staring me in the face – 6 planters all in the perfect light to grow, ya you guessed it, my herbs. Ha! Just a few steps from my front door, how handy is that. So come spring these will be filled with the herbs that I use

In The Garden: Hints From A Mrs Gardener January Garden Dreaming

frequently and the rest will be going into the pots to go in the back garden to use as fillers. I tried that last year with success. Pete had made me some small stools that I put in the garden with herbs and Hostas on them and moved them around to take up empty spaces left by early bloomers like the Daffodils and the Lupines etc. I have been putting Chives in pots in the garden for years to keep the aphids away and they made good fillers as well. Much easier than using a big rock to take up an empty spot. If you use dark green pots they disappear in the garden. The older I get the more short cuts I look for. I already have them all planted in my head.

Speaking of the green pots, I have had six pots planted with small Hostas on a shelf by the East window. They have been there for years and I occasionally use them for parent plants. I take these down in the winter and just put them on the ground. Well suddenly I realized that they are all sitting on the shelf, frozen solid, no snow, no leaves, nothing to protect them and they’re frozen to the shelf. I completely forgot them there. So I am about to see just how tough some Hostas are (fingers crossed) but I do not hold up much hope for them.

Well it is a beautiful January day. The sun is shining on the snow, it is a pretty afternoon and I’m sitting here on the couch with a big brown dog taking up most of the room, listening to Neil and looking out the back window and January dreaming.

Happy Gardening,

Joni

[email protected] 519-596-2389


2018.Full time and seasonal positions will be available.

Des postes à plein temps et saisonniers seront à pourvoir.2018.

Marilyn ClarkLove Your Family

Happy 80th BirthdayJan 24

Submitted by John Greenhouse“The Great Lakes: unsalted and

shark free” reads a popular bumper sticker. Salt and sharks we may lack, but we do share with the Pacific rim the threat of tsunamis. Or more precisely in our case, “meteo-tsunamis”, caused by meteorological conditions rather than earthquakes.

The major seiche events on the Great Lakes are today classified as meteo-tsunamis. An earthquake beneath the ocean produces a tsunami by violently uplifting the water column above. This ocean bulge then radiates out as a wave with speeds as high as 1000 km/hr. A basic concept for the generation of a meteo-tsunami is a short, violent and localized change in pressure over the lake, such as occurs during thunderstorms or tornadoes. This abrupt pressure change raises (under lowered pressure) or depresses (under raised pressure) the water beneath it and the resulting bulge or trough propagates away from the source as a wave.

Because the speed that a tsunami travels increases with water depth, meteo-tsunamis on the Great Lakes move much slower (a few hundred km/hr) than their ocean counterparts. A strong meteo-tsunami event is also far weaker than

Tsunamis On The Bruce: Short, Violent & Localized Change In Pressure Over Lake Can Cause Meteo-Tsunamisa typical earthquake tsunami. In deep water offshore, one would hardly notice it passing beneath the boat. Nevertheless, the consequences of a meteo-tsunami can be devastating when it reaches the shore. Like surf, the wave speed decreases and the wave height increases as it meets the shallow water at the coast. On July 4, 1929, a 6m wave crashed over holiday beach-goers on a pier in Grand Haven. Ten people were pulled out into Lake Michigan and drowned. On May 27, 2012, a 2m wave hit the shoreline near Cleveland, Ohio, sweeping beach-goers off their feet and swamping boats in harbors. At 9 AM, June 26, 1954, on a clear sunny day, seven people were drowned when a 3m wave suddenly struck the shoreline near Chicago. A fast moving squall had moved over Lake Michigan from west to east before dawn that day, pummeling the eastern shore. The wave that later hit the Chicago waterfront came at them unannounced from the east, apparently returning back along the track of the earlier storm.

Here in Tobermory, on the late afternoon of June 8, 2011, Perry Smith noticed the water level in Little Tub Harbour suddenly rise 1-2 m. Because he

had seen this behavior before, he realized that the rise would be followed in a few minutes by an equally precipitous fall. He

and his staff ran to cut the lines of boats tied to the dock so that they could settle to the bottom rather than hang on the cables. Meanwhile, in Big Tub Harbour, Tracy Edwards was shocked to see the Sweepstakes apparently rise out of the water behind the dive boat she was captaining, a result of the

fast-dropping water levels. The rise-fall cycle of this meteo-tsunami event was repeated 2 to 3 times over roughly 7 minute intervals. These events are quite different from storm surges, where winds pile up water at one end of the lake for many hours or days at a time. They

are also quite distinct f rom the natura l “bathtub” rocking motions experienced by harbours and bays on our coast l ine. Bapt is t Harbour , for example, rocks continually with a 15-18 minute cycle.

The recent Tsunami alert along the coast of BC, and the fact that it was a false

“On the late afternoon of June

8, 2011, Perry Smith noticed the water level in Little Tub

Harbour suddenly rise 1-2 m.”

On July 4, 1929, a 6m wave crashed

over holiday beach-goers on a pier

in Grand Haven. Ten people were pulled out into

Lake Michigan and drowned.

alarm, demonstrates how difficult it is to predict these natural disasters. Knowing how a particular earthquake beneath the ocean floor will interact with the water above to produce a tsunami is a science in progress. Predicting a strong meteo-tsunami event has proved equally difficult. When the meteo-tsunami moves faster than the generating storm, or moves in a different direction, it can seem to appear on our coastline “out of the blue” as it did in Chicago. This is when these waves are most dangerous; there is no warning of their arrival. The size, the location, the intensity, and the speed and direction of travel of the storm all play into the possibility that it will produce a dangerous event, as do the bathymetric contours of the coastline where it arrives. But exactly how is hard to say, and false alarms soon numb us to the danger. That said, significant events such as the 2011 event in Tobermory are relatively rare, perhaps twice a decade. Smaller less obvious ones are observed at least once a year. Truly disastrous events such as 1929 Chicago are fortunately very rare.

All we can say is that before, during or shortly after violent storms over Lake Huron these events can occur on the Bruce Peninsula, and we should keep that in mind. And be grateful about the shark thing!

Submitted by Brian McHattieThe Men’s Breakfast is a group

of men who have been getting together for the past 20 years for breakfast and usually a guest speaker.

At the January 2018 Men’s Breakfast, Tobermory Maritime Association executive member and co-owner of Diver’s Den, Mike Marcotte shared his vision for bringing a Great Lakes ferry, the steamship Norisle home to Tobermory. Sadly, there is very little opportunity to sail the ship again given its years at anchor in Manitowaning – the ship is like most of us: without staying active, rust sets in, and parts can start coming off!

Bringing the Norisle Home Tobermory Maritime Association Speaks at January Men’s Breakfast

Mike explained that the ferry was originally built in Collingwood and was fitted out with Royal Canadian Navy corvette engines when the war ended before they were needed for warfare, and the Owen Sound Transportation Company stepped in. The 215’ Norisle plied the route between Tobermory and South Baymouth for 28 years until the Chi-Cheemaun took over in 1974. As many of you know, the Norisle served as a museum on Manitoulin since the 1970s through the good works of the local SS Norisle Steamship Society, and later under the ownership of the Municipality of Assigninack.

T h e T o b e r m o r y M a r i t i m e Association’s dream is to sink the ship in 120’ of water near Little Cove, adding another diving opportunity to our already stellar shipwreck inventory. Mike and his group have spent countless hours working through the various Municipal, Provincial

and Federal approval processes, and have consulted with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. Just when things seemed to be falling into place, the Steamship Society decided they wanted to keep the Norisle on Manitoulin and launched a $10M lawsuit against Assigninack, putting Mike’s whole plan into a significant holding pattern. The Maritime Association has demonstrated amazing dedication to the cause and we suspect that it is only a matter of time until their dream is fulfilled.

The next Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Tobermory Community Centre. Breakfast is served at 9, with coffee ready by 8. The speaker is Dr. Brian Taylor who will talk about colon cancer, early diagnosis, and treatment. Come join your neighbours for breakfast. For more information contact Rainer Hoffmann-Taylor (519-596-8359).

Submitted by Paul KastnerJune 10th is the deadline for

submissions to the Fifth Annual William Wilfred Campbell Poetry Contest, open for all resident poets of Grey or Bruce counties, and who are interested in submitting poems in hopes of winning one of three $500 cash prizes! The 10 finalists of the contest will read their poems as part of the program of the 5th Annual Wilfred Campbell Poetry Festival on Sunday, June 24, at the Meeting Place in Wiarton. The three winners will be announced and awarded their prizes.

The festival was held at the Owen Sound Tom Thomson Gallery last year.

The Festival began five years ago after the founding director, Paul Kastner, who grew up in Wiarton and whose mother, Anne Kastner, wrote the inscription on the Cairn, decided to bring the forgotten national poet to the attention of the town of Wiarton and its residents. Thanks to Cliff Bilyea, Festival Committee Member, June 1, Campbell’s birthday, was proclaimed by the Town of South Bruce Peninsula to be William Wilfred Campbell Day, and the Festival has been held in June ever since, in different venues in and around Wiarton. The 5th Annual Festival is returning to Wiarton this year.

Coming soon: updated rules and regulations about the contest, and the 2018 f es t i va l a t www.williamwilfredcampbellpoetryfestival.co

June 10th Deadline for 2018 William Wilfred Campbell

Poetry Festival Contest Submissions


MUNICIPALITY OFNORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE

MUNICIPALITY OF NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on February 22, 2018, at the Northern Bruce Peninsula Municipal Office, 56 Lindsay Road 5, Lion's Head Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Northern Bruce Peninsula Municipal Office, 56 Lindsay Road 5, Lion's Head.

DESCRIPTION OF LANDS:Roll No. 41 09 680 004 01419 0000; Corey Crescent; PIN 33103-0019(LT); Parcel 19-1 Section 3M161; Lot 19 Plan 3M161; Northern Bruce Peninsula; File No. 16-05Minimum Tender Amount: $9,045.69

Roll No. 41 09 680 004 01423 0000; Corey Crescent; PIN 33103-0023(LT); Parcel 23-1 Section 3M161; Lot 23 Plan 3M161; Northern Bruce Peninsula; File No. 16-06Minimum Tender Amount: $9,005.30

Roll No. 41 09 680 004 01427 0000; Corey Crescent; PIN 33103-0027(LT); Parcel 27-1 Section 3M161; Lot 27 Plan 3M161; Northern Bruce Peninsula; File No. 16-07Minimum Tender Amount: $9,488.89

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca

Or if no internet access available, contact:

Teresa Shearer, Treasurer/Tax CollectorThe Corporation of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

56 Lindsay Rd 5, R.R. #2Lion’s Head, ON

N0H 1W0519-793-3522 X 224

www.northbrucepeninsula.ca

FORM 6 / Municipal Act, 2001

Submitted by Jennifer

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Thursday, J a n u a r y 1 8 , t h e W o m e n ’ s Information N e t w o r k was pleased to present this month’s Luncheon s p e a k e r , Tobermory’s o w n S u e D a w s o n . Sue and her h u s b a n d , G e o f f , have been

SCUBA diving since 1984 and both qualified for Instructor Dive Status in 1987, which was coincidentally the year they purchased their home in Tobermory. It was back then that Sue and Geoff began to bring dive groups up to Tobermory to enhance their freshwater dive experiences exploring some of the 22 shipwrecks in the area. Sue gave us an overview of some of the most popular shipwrecks, 2 in Big Tub Harbour and several within and around our Fathom Five National Marine Park. Skill level for divers is of the utmost importance, as beneath the Tobermory waters lie various underwater geological features that pose hazards, as do the wrecks themselves. It’s amazing what we learn about people in the course of a couple hours ... in 1990, Sue and Geoff were married underwater while diving on Davis Reef in Islamorada, Florida Keys! Since 2011 they have lived permanently in their home in Tobermory.

Also making a repeat appearance on the WIN Luncheon programme this

January WIN Luncheon: The Sport Of Scuba Diving and

The Wrecks Of Tobermory

Photo: Sue Dawson of Tobermory speaks at the January WIN luncheon.

Submitted by Beverley Boswell, BPHSF Executive Director

It’s not too late if you act now! The draw is February 23rd!

Healthcare supporters won’t want to miss the chance to support their local hospitals in Lion’s Head and Wiarton.

Healthcare supporters won’t want to miss the chance to support their regional hospital in Owen Sound.

Healthcare supporters won’t want to miss the chance to win one of the fabulous

BPHSF: 2018 Hooked on Health Lottery – Win 1,000 CA$H!

Submitted by Jane Greenhouse, Secretary

The Friends of the Bruce District Parks Association have been very busy as we get ready for another summer season, but there is still time to enjoy the calm of the winter months.

Join us for a snowshoe hike to the Grotto on Saturday, February 10th. Meet and park at the Staff house, which is along the road to the Yurts, at 9:30am. After the snowshoe the Friends’ will be hosting a BBQ at the Staff house. If you have no time or inclination to snowshoe, then come for the BBQ.

The Friends are the hosts, in partnership with the National Park, of the 2018 Orchid Festival. This year it will be held on the weekend of June 1st to 3rd. We are excited to have Melissa McCormick from the Smithsonian Institute as our Saturday evening speaker. The theme for 2018 is “The Undercover Lives of Orchids” which builds on last year’s theme “Our Future Flies on The Wings of Pollinators”. “The Undercover Lives of Orchids” will

Friends of The Park News: Orchid Festival June 1-3

prizes of the Hooked on Health Lottery (M756781). On Friday, February 23rd, 2018, Bruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation will make the draws for the 18th Annual Hooked on Health Lottery! Purchase a ticket for only $10.00 for a chance to win one of these fabulous prizes...

• 1st Prize - $1000.00 Cash

• 2nd Prize – 128GB iPad Mini 4 ($549 Value) – Donated by Bruce Power

• 3rd Prize – “Awaken to Lion’s Head”

($495.00) - Donated by The Bluffs B & B, Bruce Peninsula Artists’ Co-op Gallery & Marydale’s

• 4th Prize – “Dream, Explore, Discover Tobermory” ($471.00) - Donated by Bruce Anchor Motel & Cruises, Peacock’s Foodland, Tobermory Princess Hotel Dining Room & The Sweet Shop

• 5th Prize – “Sauble Beach is Just a Smile Away” ($419.00) - Donated by Ascent Aerial Park, Giggles Arcade, BeaverTails Pastry & Dairy Queen

• 6th Prize – “Hockey Night” Limited Edition Print – Les Tait

Only 1,500 tickets are printed. Your chances are great, so if you are interested in assisting in raising funds for up-to-date medical equipment to keep our hospitals current, call us today at 519-534-5856. Help with the purchase of Patient Lifts, Cardiac Monitoring Systems and Anaesthesia Gas Machines which are just a few of this year’s capital priorities of Grey Bruce Health Services.

explore the ecosystems and the fungi needed for orchids to grow and flourish. Registration will open on March 15th www.orchidfest.ca

One of our long-standing projects is the maintenance and care of the Light Station buildings on Flowerpot Island! To help cover the costs of upkeep we started a Host Program in 1996 which gives volunteers an opportunity to stay at the Light Station. The two-story lighthouse keeper’s dwelling is now a museum and a small store, and the bungalow serves as the host’s accommodation. The hosts provide interpretation services for the many visitors to the site along with selling items from the store. The application form for the host program is being updated and will now be online. Until the web site is ready, email [email protected] if you want more information or are interested in applying to be hosts this season!

Hope to see you on Saturday the 10th of February for a snowshoe trip to the Grotto!

month was the stand-up team of “Taylor and Jones”. I suspect we may see a lot more of them in the months ahead. Thank you ladies; good chuckles and perfectly matched. Lunch was delicious as usual and provided by Sarah and her staff from the Green Door in Wiarton.

The next WIN Luncheon will be held at the Tobermory Community Centre on Thursday, February 15, 2018. Please note a minor time change: doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee, tea, and conversation, lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. followed immediately by our speaker, in order to accommodate the library movie screening at the Visitors Centre at 1:30 p.m. Please CONFIRM your attendance NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH by visiting our website: http://suegeoffdawson.wix.com/wintobermory or call: 519-596-2068 or 519-596-2217.

News ReleaseLarry Miller, Member of Parliament

for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, is pleased that Xplornet Communications Inc. has completed the construction of three new service towers on the Bruce Peninsula which will provide more residents with faster and more reliable internet service.

With the construction of new towers at their Barrow Bay, Spry, and Pike Bay locations, Xplornet will be able to significantly expand service to residents at these locations and in the surrounding area. Each new tower carries a frequency of 3.5 Ghz. This will provide residents with access to expanded LTE services, Xplornet’s latest fixed wireless technology, which will dramatically increase internet speed and reliability.

“Once again, I am very pleased to learn that Xplornet is continuing to make investments in providing high-speed and reliable internet services to rural residents,” said Miller. “These investments ensure that residents in rural and remote communities have access to the services that they need in an increasingly digital world.”

Those with questions about the expanded services should contact Xplornet at 1-866-841-6001

Xplornet Makes Further Enhancements to Local

Internet Services


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[email protected]

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Financial and Office ManagerThe Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association (www.bpba.ca) is registered charity with a mission to build community commitment and capacity for conservation and sustainable economic development, while achieving concrete restoration and stewardship goals. We have an opening for a part time financial and office manager, responsible for bookkeeping and finances, financial reporting and office management.

The position is a part time position, 20 hours/week, and will start as soon as feasible with compensation reflecting experience, education, and skills.

For more information or to apply, please contact Dr. Katherine McLeod, Executive Director [email protected]

Key Responsibilities:• Maintain financial accounting systems (Sage) with a focus on dedicated funds• Process accounts payable/receivables• Prepare receipts, pay invoices, submit HST rebates, complete payroll, and reconcile

bank accounts • Liaise with auditors and prepare for annual audit and complete taxes• Prepare financial reports as needed for internal use and for grant reports• Manage cash flow• Organize and coordinate office operations and procedures• Maintain administrative filing system (online and hardcopy)• Assist with human resources, including development of policies, maintaining

personnel records and contributing to employee orientation

Qualifications:• College or university certification in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration• Experience working in an administrative finance role• Understanding of accrual and deferred accounting in a nonprofit/charity

environment• Knowledge of CRA regulations related to charitable activities and charity operations• Experience using Sage and MS Office• Very detail oriented, ensuring accuracy of information• Ability and interest in developing an understanding of the objectives, deliverables

and allocated budgets of project grants

Submitted by Linda GodhueA recent media release from

the Grey Bruce Health Unit (see article below), stated that one in eight Canadian Households experienced food insecurity in 2014. Although that is a statistic from four years ago, more recent studies uphold that number. We know that Food Insecurity affects physical and mental health.

Being “Food Insecure” occurs when, after paying rent and utilities as well as other living expenses, there is not enough money to buy food. The media release also provides information from one of their survey tools called the “Nutritious Food Basket” stating that the average cost of feeding a family of four is $203.61 per week or $882.00 per month. Also, the Grey Bruce Health Unit and Grey Bruce Public Health published other

Tobermory Foodbank News – Why We Need Food Banks: 1 In 8 Canadian Households Face Food Insecurity

$794 $598Monthly Income Average Monthly Rent

(May or may not include heat/hydro)

$296Monthly Costfor Healthy food

Money left over forall other expenses

-$100statistics that show how easy it is to be “Food Insecure”. An example they give is for a Single Person receiving old age security and the guaranteed income supplement. They tell us that such a person would receive $1663.00 monthly income, paying approximately 43% for rent, 44% for heat, hydro, telephone, personal items as well as any clothing or vehicle expenses if they have one. That leaves only 13% for food. They give another example of a single person on Ontario Works that is literally left in a $100 deficit position for any other expenses after paying for rent or food.

The Tobermory Food Bank is one of 21 Food Banks in Grey

Bruce. As mentioned many times, the Tobermory Food Bank is so fortunate to have the tremendous support of individuals, Churches, Businesses and Organizations. The work to alleviate Food Insecurity issues continues on with the Food Bank, but only because of the community support.

The Meeting Place which houses the Food Bank, also helps to promote Food Security with their Community Kitchens Program that provides hands on ways to eat healthy in an economical way. The Community Gardens add to that effort.

The Tobermory Food Bank is always looking for volunteers. If you are interested or have any questions, please call Linda at 519-596-2333, or come out to our meeting the first Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m. at the Meeting Place in Tobermory.

Public Health Media ReleaseEach year Public Health units use

a survey tool, called the Nutritious Food Basket, to measure the cost of basic healthy eating in their local area. The 2017 results for Grey Bruce show that the average cost of feeding a family of four is $203.61 per week or $882.00 per month ($10,584.00 per year).

Twenty-one food banks, eighteen Good Food Box sites, seventy-two Ontario Student Nutrition Programs and many

Average Grey-Bruce Family of Four Needs $882/month For Nutritious Food other supports exist in Grey Bruce to combat food insecurity. But, these programs only offer temporary assistance; they do not address the root cause of the issue, poverty. After rent and other expenses, many households do not have enough money to buy food and they become “Food Insecure”. One in eight Canadian households, about 4 million people, experienced food insecurity in 2014.

Food insecurity affects individuals in

many ways. It is linked to higher rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mental health issues and poor oral health.

The long-term solution to food insecurity is found in policy and system changes that provide income-related solutions. A Basic Income Guarantee, similar to the Guaranteed Income Supplement for older adults, addresses the root cause of the issue by ensuring that all community members have access to a minimum income level. It preserves

the dignity of people and supports the basic right of food for individuals and families. The Ontario government has launched a three-year pilot project to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the Basic Income Guarantee.

The Board of Health for the Grey Bruce Health Unit supports the position that household food insecurity is a serious public health issue and that an income response is required to effectively address food insecurity.

Submitted by Kathryn HauckATTENTION ARTISTS! There are

three spaces on the wall at the Lion’s Head branch to display your artistic talents be that painting, quilting, weaving and/or stained glass to name a few. If you are interested, please contact Kathryn at either branch. Current Displayed Artist: Stuart Burgess.

Please note that all branches are closed on Family Day – February 19th.

Blind Date with a BookFrom February 1-14 come into

the library and check out a wrapped-up book!

WHAT IS HAPPENING Tobermory:• Always a Craft or Two! Every Saturday from 11:00am-1:00pm, enjoy creating with what we provide. All ages.

• Book Club on February 27th at 1:00pm - bring what you are reading and discuss with others!

• Movies at the Park from 1:30-3:30pm.

-February 1st – Stronger

-February 8th – Dunkirk

-February 22nd – Battle of the Sexes

-March 1st - Wonder

• Lunch and Learns start at 12:00 noon. Bring your lunch and be ready to learn and engage.

-February 6th – Dr. Nancy Hall discussing ways to cope with S.A.D.

Northern Library News – Bringing You News & Info For Lion’s Head And Tobermory Branches: February 1st - 14th Blind Date with a Book!

-February 15th – AT THE PARK VISITOR CENTRE AT 1:00pm Scarlett Janusas and the AVRO Arrow.

-February 20th – RBC’s Sonia B loodwor th d iscusses Fraud Prevention.

-February 27th – RBC’s Sonia Bloodworth discusses Retirement Income and Taxation.

WHAT IS HAPPENING Lion’s Head:• Songs and Stories Fridays from 10:00-10:45am – Singing songs and telling stories are building blocks to children’s growth and it’s fun! For ages 0-3 and their caregivers.

• February 2nd – Knitting Club starting at 2:00pm.

• Book Club on February 23rd starting at 2:00pm. BOOK: Where I Live Now by Sharon Butala.

• Matinee Movies starting at 2:00pm.

-February 1st – Breathe

-February 12th – Trip to Spain

-February 26th – Battle of the Sexes

-March 5th - Dunkirk

• Lunch and Learns start at 12:00 noon. Bring your lunch and be ready to learn and engage.

-February 9 – Monarch Butterflies.

-February 12 Dr. Nancy Hall will discuss S.A.D.

-February 16 – RBC’s Sonia Bloodworth

will discuss Estate Planning.

-February 23 – RBC’s Sonia Bloodworth will be discussing Power of Attorney.

A must read from your local librarian: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena.


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BRUCE PENINSULA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION

Bruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation369 Mary Street, Suite 101Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0 519-534-5856

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this May will look to the future of our area. A very critical part of that future will be how transportation and energy are supplied and used, both here and everywhere. To get some insights into the shape of the new technologies, SOK is hosting a transportation and energy trade show on Friday, May 4th, at the Tobermory Community Centre. Exhibitors will include electric vehicle companies and solar roof providers. This exhibition is free to the public.

The Friday trade show kicks off our tenth annual Forum. The theme for this year’s Forum is “Shaping the Future of the Saugeen Peninsula” and the event

runs from Friday, May 4th until Sunday, May 6th. This Forum ties together ideas and topics developed over the past several years where participants considered the past and present challenges facing the Bruce Peninsula. The term “Saugeen Peninsula” has been used in the title to remind participants that all our past, present and future actions are taking place in the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

Saturday morning’s sessions continue to develop the topic of transportation and energy with high interest presentations titled Powering Our Future, Developing a Renewable Strategy, and the Future of Transportation. The conclusion to these sessions will be an extended question and answer period in order to allow participants who wish to speak to have a chance to voice their thoughts.

The future of economic development is under discussion Saturday afternoon. The first speaker will outline how other communities similar to our own are being proactive in trying to shape their economies to achieve desirable outcomes. No doubt their experiences can help us to better understand our own situation. The next session deals with how some communities are focusing on niche cultural heritage tourism and how that might work on the Saugeen Peninsula. The afternoon sessions finish with an examination of some initiatives for economic development by First Nations in Canada.

As in the past, a keynote speaker following the locally sourced dinner is a highlight of the Forum. This year we are pleased to have David Phillips, Senior Climatologist for Environment Canada, as our keynote speaker. He will share some of his insights about the impact of climate change on Canada and the world.

Sunday morning’s sessions will further explore the impacts of climate change, however, now specifically dealing with our own area. These sessions look at both the perspectives of the Saugeen Peninsula but also of small towns in Ontario. A highlight for this morning will be the talk given by Dr. Scott Parker, Climate Change Ecologist with Parks Canada. The morning will conclude with a session hosted by Esme Batten on biodiversity futures. Esme is on the Board of Directors of Sources of Knowledge.

As usual, the Forum will include all the delightful elements that participants have come to expect, including a mini film festival, an art show, excursions, good snacks, displays, and plenty of social time with a cash bar.

Stay tuned to the Sources of Knowledge website at www.sourcesofknowledge.ca or our Facebook page for details about the program and registration.

Sources of Knowledge is a community based organization whose mandate is to share cultural and natural information about the Bruce Peninsula for the benefit of all.

2018 Sources Of Knowledge Forum To Feature Public Transportation and Energy Exhibition

OBITUARYSMOUT, David Malcolm - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our incredible Husband, brother, Step-Father and Uncle, David Malcolm Smout. David passed on December 6th, 2017 at Lion’s Head Hospital, following a lengthy illness at the age of 62. David was born on May 13, 1955 in Hamilton, Ontario. He was a graduate of John Diefenbaker, Secondary School in Hanover, Ontario. After high school, David lived in Toronto for about 15 years and worked at several different jobs, including Harbour Front and The Royal Ontario Museum, before

a car accident left him permanently disabled. David was passionate about his Spiritual Beliefs, Camping and Music. While living in Toronto, he was involved with many Folk Festivals and organized some Music Venues and Open Mics on the Bruce Peninsula. He fell in love with the Bruce Peninsula, specifically Tobermory, where he eventually purchased and restored his home. He leaves behind his Wife Kathy, his brother Michael Smout (Lucy) of St. Thomas, Ontario and sister Patty Carrothers of Sarnia, Ontario. Also survived by Step-Children Daniel Miller of Warren, Michigan and Katie Lui (Curtis) and Gus of Seattle, Washington, nephews Jason Smout, Darren Aljoe, Daniel Smout, and Devon Aljoe, and his beloved dog, Franklin. Pre-deceased by his parents Curtis and Mary, and sister Allison Anne. A Celebration of Life to follow at a later date.

APPLEFORD (nee Serré), Susanne - Suddenly on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 in Owen Sound, in her 77th year. Born in Ottawa, daughter of the late Mike Serré and Muriel Dervin, beloved wife of 55 years of Duncan and mother of Michele (Greg Pickios), Robert (Lynn Coady) and Amy (Nicholas Watson). A celebration of Susanne’s life will take place in the spring after a ceremony at Woodland Cemetery, Mount Forest. Donations to Grey-Bruce Alzheimer’s Society and messages of condolence may be made on-line at www.woodfuneralhome.ca

HOOEY, Nancy - Suddenly surrounded by the love of her family, at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound, on Thursday, January 11th, 2018. Nancy Jane Hooey (nee Smith), of Tobermory, at the age of 75 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Joe Hooey (2009). Loving mother of Tracy Johnson (Rob), of Tobermory, Patrick Hooey (Sally) and Shannon Hooey, both of London. Proud grandmother of Vanessa, Robyn (Bob), Micheal, Megan, Nikki, Allison, Presley, Adian and great-grandmother of Breyden and Bella. Dear sister of Helen Addison (Norm) and Don Smith, both of

Tobermory, David Smith (Sue), of Owen Sound, Doug Smith (Marie) and Heather Munn (Randy), both of Tobermory. Predeceased by her parents, Lyle and Denelda Smith and her daughter, Teresa Hooey. A Graveside Service for Nancy Hooey will be held in the spring at Dunk’s Bay Cemetery, Tobermory. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer Society of Grey Bruce, the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society as an expression of sympathy and may be made through the Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 – 14th Street West, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 3X8 (519-376-7492). Messages of condolence may be sent to the family on-line at www.woodfuneralhome.ca

RANSBURY, John Weston “Jack” – Passed away unexpectedly at his Wiarton home on Monday, January 15, 2018, at the age of 77 years. John leaves his loving wife Julie (nee Liesemer); devoted son, Paul and his wife Tara, of Queen Creek, Arizona; daughters, Jody and her husband Jamie Simkins, of Hepworth, and Sarah Sheasby, of Holland Centre; cherished grandchildren, Weston, Jackson, Lawson and Keelyn Ransbury, and Kristaina (husband Phil Morrill), Dakota Simkins and Owen Simkins; and treasured great-grandchildren, Mason, Emma, and Elijah. Forever missed by his brothers and sisters, Lorraine (late Jack

Costello), of Owen Sound, Donna (late Lloyd Taylor), of Fonthill, and Madelyn (Barney Hopkins) and Pat (Ron Williams), both of Tobermory; Julie’s brothers, Garry, Don and Rick Liesemer; Paul’s mom, Joyce Ransbury (nee Craigie); and his many cousins, nieces and nephews. Jack is predeceased by his parents, John and Dorothy. In accordance with Jack’s wishes, he will be cremated, and his family will host a private celebration of his life in his boyhood hometown of Tobermory this summer. He touched many lives as a chiropractor, confidant, healer, friend, and cherished loved one. Jack and his family ask for expressions of sympathy to be donations to the Participation Lodge (Holland Centre), or to the Down Syndrome Research Foundation, and can be made through the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, 814 Bruce Rd. 8, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com

OKE (Newby), Jane - After a long battle with Parkinson’s, Jane passed peacefully away at Rockwood Terrace in Durham on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Jane Oke of Tobermory and formerly of Sarnia, at the age of 80 years. Survived by her loving husband John and children Virginia (Tom) Eastman, Dan (Sally) Oke, Verna (Mike) Lafontaine and Lisa (Martin) Quenneville. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Jane’s Life was held at Tobermory United Church on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 1 p.m. A huge thank you to family and friends for all your loving help and support. Also heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Rockwood Terrace for all their dedicated support. Online condolences may be made at www.greybrucecremation.com.

BRAY, Russel Eric - peacefully with family by his side at Grey Bruce Health Services, Lion’s Head Sunday morning January 21, 2018. Eric Bray of Lion’s Head in his 73rd year. Cherished son of the late Maisie (Wiskin) and Russel Bray. Dear brother of Andy and Dave both of Lion’s Head. Friends were invited to share memories at the George Funeral Home, Lion’s Head Chapel, Lion’s Head on Wednesday January 24th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Spring interment Eastnor Cemetery, Lion’s Head. Expressions of remembrance to Lion’s Head Hospital would be appreciated. Messages of

condolence may be sent to the family through www.georgefuneralhome.com

PEACOCK, Barbara Anne - peacefully at Golden Dawn Nursing Home, Lion’s Head Thursday morning February 1, 2018. Barbara Peacock (nee Gardiner) of Tobermory in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Ron Peacock (2002). Dear mother of Rick and his wife Marlene of Tobermory. Special grandmother ‘Maw’ of Ricky (Sarah), Nathan (Rebecca), and Chad and great grandmother ‘Maw’ of Maiya and Finn. Dear sister of Jane Irwin and her husband Bob of Sauble Beach. Predeceased by parents Reg and Muriel Gardiner, daughter Marsha and sons David and Bradley and brother Bill Gardiner. Friends called at the Tobermory United Church

on Monday February 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The funeral service was conducted from the Church on Monday February 5th at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Brad Inglis officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound. Arrangements entrusted to the George Funeral Home, Lion’s Head Chapel, Lion’s Head. Expressions of remembrance to the Alzheimer Society, Tobermory Health Clinic or Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through www.georgefuneralhome.com

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ANNOUNCEMENTMale dog lost in the Tobermory area.

Here Boy !!THANK YOU

Thank you to all who stopped to check on me when my car broke down beside the road December 7th. It was a snowy, wet evening and so many took the time to see if I was alright. This reaffirmed for me how terrific people are who live on the Peninsula. Special thank you to Mike’s Towing and Chuck.

Beth BruinA great big thank you to everyone for your care and concern while I was in hospital and since returning home. Thanks to Dr. Thomas, Dr. Harpur, the nurses at Lion’s Head Hospital, Dr. Gladwell and the nurses on the Pediatric Unit in Owen Sound. The teddy bears on the wall and the TV in my room made the time pass more quickly! Thank you to the VON for home treatment. Thanks to my work crew for stepping up to cover my absence and Darlene’s co-workers for covering her shifts. A great big thank you to Waylon for keeping the fires burning at home and helping Ashley with chores. Thank you to my customers for your understanding and patience. Ashley went above and beyond to do so much snow blowing! The phone calls, emails and texts were greatly appreciated. Thanks to Pastor Chris and Patty for being with Darlene during my surgery and most of all for the many prayers for recovery from family, church family and friends.

Murvin Myles A SPECIAL NOTE

OF THANKSI would like to thank the awesome teams (Doctors, Nurses and staff) at the Tobermory Clinic and Lion’s Head Hospital for all of their wonderful care and support to both David and myself, during his lengthy illness. A special thank you to Dr. Alison Appelton, who went above and beyond her call of duty on many occassions. Her love and support will never be forgotten. Thank you to the EMT Team as well. I would also like to thank some very special people, who without their undying friendship, support and assistance, I am not sure how I would have made it through this journey: Brian and Fina Osborne of Lion’s Head, and Robert and Charlotte Edhouse and their children of Tobermory. Thank you also for the support from the local churches in Tobermory (especially Pastor Mike Quesnel and his family) and the Church Family at Bethel Church in Lion’s Head. And as not to forget anyone, my appreciation to all those who phoned, sent cards and letters, hugs and prayers.

Sincerely, Kathy SmoutIN MEMORY

Bridge, Stanley- February 2, 2017 Bridge, Robert - March 13, 2007We often think of days gone by,

when we were all together. Gone from our home but not from our hearts.

Love always, Your wife, and mother, Agnes,

and family.In Memory of our Son In Law

Murray McArthur January 12, 2016

As time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near. Sadly missed along lifes way,

Quietly remembered every day.Darlene & the Late Charlie Shaw

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HELP WANTEDBruce Anchor Motel & Cruises in Tobermory, ON, has the following positions available for the 2018 season: Housekeepers, Front Desk Clerks, Captains, First Mates, Deckhands/Tour Guides, Ticket Agents, and Shuttle Bus Drivers. Please email resume to [email protected]

Della Rocca Pizzeria is now hiring fo r the 2018 summer season . I’m looking for - Managers (must have experience), Line / prep cooks (experience is +++), and dish pit/ general labour positions. Applicants should be friendly, committed, hard working, hygienic and punctual. Full / part time hours are available, excellent wages and work environment! Please emai l Laurenv_20@out look.com with a resume for more information.The Blue Heron Company is seeking energetic individuals for the 2018 season in the following positions: Housekeepers, Retail Sales Associates, Ticket Sales Associates, Parking Lot Attendants, Bus Drivers and Ground Maintenance Personal. Top Wages Paid. Accommodations available. Please submit resumes to [email protected] wanted, construct ion, general labourer, farm help. Must have own transportation. Call Tony @ 519-375-6595 or email [email protected] CONCRETE is looking for concrete form setters and labourers for upcoming season starting in April. Must have own transportation. Call 519-793-3447 or email - [email protected] Harbourview Restaurant is looking for people to fill positions for the May - October 2018 season. This is a fun & fast pace environment. Must be eager and energetic, great team atmosphere and willing to train. Housing available. Kitchen & wait staff positions available. For info please phone 1-519-596-8262 Noelle or email to [email protected] for a new job? Join our team at PeacockVilla. Full Time/Part Time Reservation/Office positions available April - October. Knowledge of WebRez an asset. Prove your eagerness to learn and excel to supervisor position. Top wages $16 -$20/hour with experience level. Forward your resume to [email protected]’s Family Camp is hiring a full time seasonal employee for a cleaning/general maintenance position. Applicants need to have competent customer service skills, be hardworking and adaptable. Start May and finish Labour Day Monday with possible extension to end of October. Be able to work approximately 40 hrs/wk including weekends and holidays. Accommodations available. Email [email protected] for more information. The Blue Heron Company is seeking three talented Operations Managers. Operations Managers will oversee the day to day procedures of the company with a wil l ingness to help out in all divisions as needed. Please submit a l l resumes to [email protected]

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REGULAR MEETINGS

MONDAY Christ Church Anglican Church Women, Main St., Lion’s Head, Anglican

Parish Hall, Lion’s Head, (1st Mon.) 2pmChiropractic Health Talk, Lion’s Head Chiropractic Clinic, 2 Helen St., 6pmTobermory Health Services Auxiliary, Dr.’s Residence behind Tobermory

Health Clinic, (1st Mon. of Apr., June, Sept. & Dec.) 7pmAlateen Meetings, Salvation Army, Wiarton, 7:30pm NA Meetings, Nochomowin (Healing Waters), St. Mary’s Parish Hall,

Lighthouse Rd. Cape Croker, 8pmTUESDAY

Women’s Ministries Sewing Group, Bethel Church, Lion’s Head, (2nd Tues., Not July or Aug.) 9:30am-2pm

Tobermory Food Bank Meeting, The Meeting Place, (1st Tues. each month) 1pm

Tobermory Food Bank, The Meeting Place, For emergencies outside of regular hours call 519-375-7010 or 519-596-2333. 1-3pm

Lion’s Head Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Swan Lake Legion, Pot Luck Noon, Meeting (2nd Tues.) 1:30pm

Book Club, Wiarton Library, (3rd Tues. not July & Aug.) 2pm Tobermory Legion General Meeting, Legion, (2nd Tues. Not July & Aug.)

2pm Tobermory Friends of the Library, Tobermory Library (Last Tues. of Jan/

Mar/Apr/June/Sept/Nov) 2:30pmTobermory Legion Executive Meeting, Legion, (2nd Tues. Not July &

Aug.) 3pm Weight Watchers, United Church, Lion’s Head, all welcome, 5pmHappy Harbour Club, Tobermory Community Centre, Meeting: (1st Tues:

not July & Aug.), doors open 6:30pm; Potluck Dinner, (3rd Tues: Apr., May, June, Sept., Oct., Nov.) doors open 5pm, supper 6pm

The Rotary Club of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Rotary Hall, Main St. Lion’s Head, 6:30pm

S.B.P. ATV Club, Sauble Community Centre, (3rd Tues.) 7:30pmWiarton Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Wiarton Legion, (2nd Tues. Not July or

Aug.) 7:30pmWEDNESDAY

Food Bank, Revival Centre, Ferndale 10am-1pmBruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation, Foundation Office, 369

Mary St., Wiarton, (Last Wed.) 10amTobermory Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Tobermory Legion, (First Wed.) 11amHappy Harbour Club Games, Tobermory Community Centre; 12:30 - 3:30pmTop of the Bruce Wood Carvers, Tobermory Community Centre, 12:30 - 3:30pmBruce Peninsula Society Of Artists, Anglican Parish Hall, Lion’s Head (4th

Wed.) 1:30pmBruce Peninsula Tourist Association Board Meeting & Mingle, Ferndale

Park & Information Centre meeting room (3rd Wed.) 2-4pm Tobermory Snowmobile Club, Drs. Residence behind Tobermory Clinic,

7pm (3rd Wed. of Oct. - Apr. ONLY)Bruce Peninsula Environment Group (BPEG), Anglican Parish Hall, 55

Main Street, Lion’s Head (1st Wed.) 7:30pmLions Club, Swan Lake Legion, 6:30pm (2nd & 4th Wed. - Not July or Aug.)Lioness Club, Swan Lake Legion, (1st Wed. -Not July or Aug.) 8pm

THURSDAYLion’s Head Legion Meetings Swan Lake Legion Executive 1:15pm;

General 2pm (1st Thurs.) Friendship Club, Lion’s Head, Business Meeting 1:30pm (4th Thurs.,

Sept. - June)Lion’s Head Hospital Auxiliary, Hospital Board Room, Lion’s Head, 1:30pm

(1st Thurs. - Not Jan.)Bruce Peninsula Safe Communities Committee (BPSCC), Bruce

Peninsula OPP detachment in Wiarton, (1st Thurs. of each month, except Jul. and Aug.) 3:30pm

Wiarton Rotary Club, Royal Canadian Legion, Berford St. Wiarton, 6pm1st Chi-Cheemaun Beavers, Light & Life Community Chapel Tobermory,

6:15-7:30pm (not July & Aug.)Wiarton Legion Executive, Wiarton Legion 7pm (1st Thurs.) Central Bruce SnoDrifters, Call 519-793-6685 for location, 7pm (3rd Thurs.)Wiarton Legion Membership General Meeting, Wiarton Legion 7:30pm,

(2nd Thurs. -Not Jan/Feb)Al-Anon Meeting, St. Johns United Church, Wiarton 7:30pmBarrow Bay & District Sports Fishing Association, Rotary Hall, Lion’s

Head, 7:30pm (1st Thurs. Apr. - Oct.)Friends of Bill W, Bethel Church, Lion’s Head, 8pmAl-Anon Meeting, Bethel Missionary Church, Lion’s Head, 8pmStokes Bay Community Centre, Monthly meeting 8pm (4th Thurs. except

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Wiarton Friends of the Library, Ross Whicher Centre (corner of William & Brown St.), Wiarton, 9:30am (2nd Fri.)

Food Bank, Revival Centre, Ferndale 10am-1pmBook Club, Lion’s Head Library, 2pm (Last Fri.)

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FUN & GAMES & THINGS TO DOClubs, Organizations, Groups, etc. call us TODAY with corrections or additions to the Information CentreMONDAY

Coffee Club, Tobermory Community Centre, 8:15-10:15amNia, Lion’s Head, call 519-793-4687 for details 10am & 7pmV.O.N. SMART Fitness, Friendship Hall, Lion’s Head, 10-11amTai Chi, Tobermory United Church, $10/class, contact 519-596-8003, 10am-noonHub Youth Centre, Lion’s Head, 11:30-12:30pmTobermory Quilters, Light & Life Chapel, Tobermory, 519-596-8332, new members

welcome 1-3pm (except 2nd Mon. each month: 10am-3pm)Bid Euchre, Friendship Club, Lion’s Head 1pmBook Circle, Tobermory United Church, all welcome 1pm, Tobermory Bridge Club, Legion Hall, Rear Entrance, 1pm CANCELLED UNTIL APRILBook Club, Tobermory Library, 1pmSacred Book Circle, Tobermory United Church, All are welcome 1pmLadies' Auxiliary Bingo, Tobermory Legion, Everyone Welcome, 1pmDarts, Lion’s Head Legion, Swan Lake, Everyone Welcome, 1pmDrum Circle, Lion’s Head United Church, 1:30-2:30pm. All welcome Senior Exercise and Fall Prevention, Maadookii Senior’s Complex,

Neyaashiinigmiing, call 519-534-0373 for more information or to register, 2-3pmFriends Meetings, Tobermory Library, 2:30pm Wiarton Legion Ladies Auxiliary Euchre, Wiarton Legion, 7pmEuchre, Pike Bay Community Centre 7:30pmCurling, Skip's Choice, Wiarton Curling Club, 7:30pmRyusei Karate Do, Bruce Peninsula District School, all ages 7-8pm; adults 8-9pmCo-Ed Indoor Soccer, Wiarton High School, Ages 16+, FREE. Phone 519-793-

4311 for more info 7:30-9pmTUESDAY

Yoga, Tobermory United Church, drop-ins welcome, 9:30amCurling, Women's, Wiarton Curling Club, 9:30am Ontario Early Years, Early Learning Playgroup, United Church, Lion's Head, 10-

11:30amHub Youth Centre, Lion’s Head 11:30am-12:30pmDrumming, United Church, Tobermory 1pmBid Euchre, Friendship Club, Lion’s Head 1pmDominoes and More, Seniors Common room, Tobermory, 1pmLion’s Head Bridge Club, Friendship Club beside Lion’s Head Arena, We will teach

you bridge, 1pm. Chair Yoga, Anglican Church, Lion’s Head, Contact Nina 519-270-4905, 2-3pmHatha Flow Yoga, Anglican Church 55 Main St., Lion’s Head, Contact Nina 519-

270-4905, 6:30pmOpen Mic, The Meeting Place, Tobermory, all are welcome, (1st Tues. each

month) 7-9pmBadminton for Adults, BPDS Lion’s Head, 7-9pmCurling, Men's, Wiarton Curling Club, 7:30pm

WEDNESDAY Coffee Club, Tobermory Community Centre, 8:15-10:15amCoffee Connection, Seniors Connect, 90 Main St. Lion’s Head, 10am-12pmHub Youth Centre, Lion’s Head, 11:30-12:30pmNia, Tobermory United Church, call 519-793-4687 to register, drop-ins welcome, 11:30amTobermory Muses, Creative Writing Group, Tobermory United Church, “Are you a

Wannabe Writer?” - Contact: Ferelith @ (519) 596-8359, 1st Wed. every month except July/Aug. & Dec., 1:30-5pm

The Northern Bruce Truth and Reconciliation Group, Tobermory United Church, All are welcome, 2nd & 4th Wed. each month, 2-4pm

Jamboree, Wiarton Legion, 2-5pmKidszone, Lion’s Head, (ages 6-12) 3:15 - 5pmLego Club, Tobermory Library, 3:30-4:30pmYouth Ministry Program, Pentecostal Country Church, Ferndale, 3:30pmTai Chi, Free, no experience necessary, Lion’s Head Beach Pavilion in July &

August, otherwise contact 519-793-4415, 4:30-6:30pmCommunity Basketball, Bruce Peninsula District School Gym, 13 years and up, 7pmCurling, Women's, Wiarton Curling Club, 7pmTai Chi, Tobermory United Church, $10/class, contact 519-596-8003, 7-9pmSports Night, St. Edmund’s School on Centennial Drive,for adults and older teens

at no cost. No registration needed; just come out., 7-9pm Stokes Bay Euchre, Stokes Bay Community Centre, 8pm

THURSDAYHatha Flow Yoga, Anglican Church 55 Main St., Lion’s Head, Contact Nina 519-

270-4905, 9:30amBible Study, Bradley Davis Building, Tobermory, 10-11:30amV.O.N. SMART Fitness, Friendship Hall, Lion’s Head, 10-11amSenior Exercise and Fall Prevention, Maadookii Senior’s Complex, call 519-534-

0373 for more information or to register, 10:30-11:30amRural Curling Fun League, Wiarton Curling Club, contact Marj at 519-534-5632 for

more info, no experience necessary, 10:30-12pmChair Yoga, Anglican Church, Lion’s Head, Contact Nina 519-270-4905 11am-12pmHub Youth Centre, Lion’s Head, 11:30-12:30pmDarts & Cards, Lion’s Head Legion, Swan Lake, Everyone Welcome, 1pmTobermory Bridge Club, Tobermory United Church, 1pm CANCELLED UNTIL APRILOntario Early Years, Early Learning Playgroup, Wiarton Early Years Centre, some

events require pre-registration. Email [email protected] or call 519-534-5550, 1:30-3pm

Curling, Mixed Doubles, Wiarton Curling Club, 1:30pm & 7:30pmSOAR, Tobermory Meeting Place, open to children in Senior Kindergarten to Grade

3. Registration is required, 3:10–4:30pmHub Youth, Lion’s Head, grade 6 up, 3:15-6pmBadminton for Adults, BPDS Lion’s Head, 7-9pmDarts, Tobermory Legion, Everyone Welcome, 7pm

FRIDAY Coffee Club, Tobermory Community Centre, 8:15-10:15amNia, Lion’s Head, call 519-793-4687 for details, 10amCoffee with Brad, Tobermory United Church, all welcome, 10amStory Time, Lion’s Head Library, 10-10:45amBible Study, Tobermory United Church, all welcome, 1pmHub Youth Centre, Lion’s Head, 11:30-12:30pm & 7-11pmDuplicate Bridge, Lion’s Head Friendship Club, please bring a partner, 1pmBid Euchre, Friendship Club, Lion’s Head, 1pmSongs and Stories, Lion’s Head Library, ages 0-3 with their caregiver, 10-10:45amCurling, Mixed, Wiarton Curling Club, 1:30pm and 7pm and/or 8:30pmKnitting Club, Lion’s Head Library, 2pm (first Fri. each month)T.G.I.F. (Try Games It’s Friday), Tobermory & Lion’s Head Library, 3-4:30pmHub Drop in, Lion’s Head, dinner provided, all ages, 3:15-9pmYouth Ministry Program, Pentecostal Country Church, Ferndale, 3:30pmMake & Take Crafts, Tobermory Library, 11am-1pmLego, Tobermory Library, 3:30-4:30pmEuchre, Lion’s Head Legion, Swan Lake, 7:30pmOpen AA Meeting, Maadookii Centre, Cape Croker, 8pmKaraoke, Wiarton Legion, 9pm-1am

SATURDAYAlways a Craft or Two, Lion's Head Library & Tobermory Library, 11am-1pmMeat Draw & Fun Times, Tobermory Legion, 4-6pmLive Music & Dancing, Wiarton Legion, 2-5pm

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SPECIAL EVENTSDoes Your Group Have An Event Coming Up? Call us before Feb. 28, 2018 to be included in the next Press.

Thursday February 1 - Wednesday February 14Blind Date with a Book; Lion's Head & Tobermory Library; Come to the library and

check out a wrapped-up book!Tuesday February 6

Lunch & Learn - Coping with S.A.D.; Tobermory Library; speaker Dr. Nancy Hall; Bring your lunch and be ready to learn and engage; 12-1pm

Community Kitchens Back to Basics - The Foods We Love; Tobermory Community Centre; Hands on cooking experience, no cost, but a good will donation is appreciated; Space is limited, call ahead to reserve, 519-596-2313 or email [email protected]; 12-2:30pm

Open Mic; The Meeting Place, Tobermory; come out to perform or just to enjoy; all ages welcome; 7-9pmWednesday February 7

Bruce Peninsula Environmental Group Meeting - Limits to Acceptable Change; Lion's Head Rotary Hall, 59 Main St.; 7:30pm

Perimeter Institute Public Lecture Series - A Material World: Building a Future From the Atoms Up; Park Visitor Centre, Tobermory; Hosted by Sources of Knowledge; 6:45pm

BPEG Meeting - How Much is Too Much? Using Limits of Acceptable Change for Managing Local Tourism; Anglican Parish Hall, 55 Main St, Lion's Head; 7:30pmThursday February 8

Movies at the Park - Dunkirk; Parks Visitor Centre, Tobermory; 1:30pmFriday February 9

Lunch & Learn - Monarch Butterflies; Lion's Head Library; Bring your lunch and be ready to learn and engage; 12-1pm

Karaoke; Tobermory Legion; 9pmSaturday February 10

Friends of the Bruce District Parks Association (FBDPA) - Snowshoe the Grotto; meet at Cyprus Lake Staff House; 9:30am

FBDPA - BBQ; Cyprus Lake Staff House; 12:30pmMonday February 12

Lunch & Learn - Coping with S.A.D.; Lion's Head Library; speaker Dr. Nancy Hall; Bring your lunch and be ready to learn and engage; 12-1pm

Matinee Movies - Trip to Spain; Lion's Head Library; 2pmTuesday February 13

Annual Pancake Supper; Tobermory Community Centre, hosted by Tobermory United Church; Admission by Donation; see ad pg 2; 5-7pmWednesday February 14

Ash Wednesday Service; Tobermory United Church; 10amThursday February 15

Lunch & Learn - The Avro Arrow; Parks Visitor Centre, Tobermory; speaker Scarlett Janusas; Bring your lunch and be ready to learn and engage; 1pm

WIN Luncheon; Tobermory Community Centre; for further information and to confirm your attendance (by Sunday Feb. 11), please visit our website: http://suegeoffdawson.wix.com/wintobermory or call: 519-596-2068 or 519-596-2217; Doors open 10:30am, Lunch 11:30amFriday February 16

Lunch & Learn - Estate Planning; Lion's Head Library; speaker Sonia Bloodworth; Bring your lunch and be ready to learn and engage; 12-1pmSaturday February 17

Peninsula Bruce Trail Snowshoe - Burnt Point Loop; meet at Park Visitor Centre, Tobermory; 10am

Tobermory Winter Carnival; Tobermory Community Centre; see ad pg 3Tuesday February 20

Lunch & Learn - Fraud Prevention; Tobermory Library; speaker Sonia Bloodworth; Bring your lunch and be ready to learn and engage; 12-1pmWednesday February 21

Legion Public Speaking; Tobermory Legion; 6pmThursday February 22

Movies at the Park - Battle of the Sexes; Parks Visitor Centre, Tobermory; 1:30pmBPBA: Pasture Meeting; Municipal Office, 56 Lindsay Rd 5, Lion's Head; Presentations

from OMAFRA and Andrew Barrie on Soil Strategy and Soil Health Testing; Dinner provided; RSVP to [email protected] or 647-885-6998; 4:30-7:30pmFriday February 23

Lunch & Learn - Power of Attorney; Lion's Head Library; speaker Sonia Bloodworth; Bring your lunch and be ready to learn and engage; 12-1pm

Community Kitchens Back to Basics - The Foods We Love; Tobermory Community Centre; Hands on cooking experience, no cost, but a good will donation is appreciated; Space is limited, call ahead to reserve, 519-596-2313 or email [email protected]; 12-2:30pm

Pot Luck Tea & Dessert; Tobermory United Church; sweets, tea & coffee 1pmLion's Head Book Club; Lion's Head Library; Where I Live Now by Sharon Butala; 2pmPot Luck Euchre; Tobermory Legion; 5:30pm, games at 7pmKaraoke; Tobermory Legion; 9pm

Saturday February 24The Men's Breakfast; Tobermory Comunity Centre; Guest Speaker Brian Taylor, on

Colon Cancer Earyl Diagnosis & Treatement; Additional information on the breakfast can be obtained by contacting Rainer at 519-596-8359 or [email protected]; coffee ready 8am, breakfast at 9amSunday February 25

Brunch; Tobermory Legion; 10am-1pm, bar opens 11amMonday February 26

Matinee Movies - Battle of the Sexes; Lion's Head Library; 2pmTuesday February 27

Lunch & Learn - Retirement Income & Taxation; Tobermory Library; speaker Sonia Bloodworth; Bring your lunch and be ready to learn and engage; 12-1pm

Tobermory Book Club; Tobermory Library; Bring what you are reading to discuss with others; 1pmThursday March 1

Movies at the Park - Wonder; Parks Visitor Centre, Tobermory; 1:30pmMonday March 5

Matinee Movies - Dunkirk; Lion's Head Library; 2pmTuesday March 6

Community Kitchens Back to Basics - The Foods We Love; Tobermory Community Centre; Hands on cooking experience, no cost, but a good will donation is appreciated; Space is limited, call ahead to reserve, 519-596-2313 or email [email protected]; Noon-2:30pm

MUNICIPALITY OF

NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULAOffice Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

56 Lindsay Road 5, R. R. #2, Lion’s Head, Ontario N0H 1W0Telephone: 519-793-3522 • Fax: 519-793-3823

Website: www.northbrucepeninsula.caMUNICIPALITY OFNORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA

PUBLIC NOTICES

.2018 SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is seeking students, preferably post secondary, for summer positions, who are enthusiastic, motivated, responsible and customer service oriented, to fill the following positions available in 2018:

A valid Class G Driver’s Licence, with a clean driver’s abstract, is required for the positions denoted with an asterisk (*).

**NOTE: Secondary school students are eligible for these positions.Please view the Job Description(s) on the Municipal website for a full explanation of the advertised position(s). Interested candidates are invited to submit the following:1) Cover Letter quoting the posting # (position applied for)2) Brief resume

no later than Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 12 Noon to:Mary Lynn Standen, Clerk

Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula 56 Lindsay Road 5

Lion’s Head, Ontario N0H 1W0 Telephone: (519) 793-3522, X229

Fax (519) 793-3823Email: [email protected]

The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please advise the Accessibility Coordinator if any accommodations needed to ensure your access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. Personal information will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment and is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Visit our website at www.northbrucepeninsula.ca

JOB POSTING – Seasonal Facilities Attendant , Level 4In accordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement, the position of Seasonal Facilities

Attendant, Level 4 is being posted internally and externally on February 1, 2018.This posting shall remain open for the required minimum period of ten (10) working

days. The posting will close on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.A job description is available at www.northbrucepeninsula.ca or at the Municipal office.

Interested candidates shall submit resumes as follows:Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

ATTENTION: Marshall Tigert, Facilities Supervisor56 Lindsay Road 5, Lion’s Head, Ontario N0H 1W0

PUBLIC WORKSLandfill Hours

(November 1 – April 30)Eastnor Site – 1252 West Road: Monday – 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and

Wednesday - 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. Lindsay Site – 627 Ira Lake Road: Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. St. Edmunds – 71 McArthur Road: Monday – 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. and

Wednesday – 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

BUILDINGResidents are reminded that Building Permits are required for all construction projects.

If, in doubt, please contact the Building Department at (519) 793-3522, X226.

CO ALARMS MANDATORY IN ALL HOMESThe Ontario Fire Code requires that carbon monoxide detectors be

placed/installed near all sleeping areas in residential homes and in the service rooms and adjacent sleeping areas in multi-residential units. Carbon monoxide

alarms can be hard wired, battery operated or plugged into the wall

BY-LAW ENFORCEMENTAll dog tags purchased will be lifetime tags with an associated cost of $30.00 for

spayed/neutered and/or $45.00 for unaltered. The new lifetime tags are available for sale at the Municipal Office, 56 Lindsay Road 5.

If you are experiencing a situation with by-law matters such as animal control, zoning, parking, camping, contact Carol Hopkins, By-law Enforcement Officer, at (519) 793-3522, X235 (Monday and Thursday only between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00

p.m.) or via email to [email protected]

PROPERTY FOR SALEFour (4) 3.1 Acres Building Lots on Lindsay Road 40

(specifically Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, Plan 3R-9844)300’ frontage X 460’ depth (each parcel)

A general information package is available at the Municipal Office or by calling (519) 793-3522, X229 or by visiting the Municipal website (under News, then select Public Notices)

CONTACT USHow to contact your Council members

By Email:[email protected]

[email protected]@[email protected]@northernbruce.ca

or by telephone:Mayor Milt McIver – (519) 592-3076

Deputy Mayor Patricia Greig – (519) 793-4961Councillor Tom Boyle – (519) 793-3654Councillor Rob Rouse - (519) 596-2690Councillor Griffin Salen – 519-270-3186

Municipal Website: www.northbrucepeninsula.ca

Municipal Office ClosureThe Municipal Office will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2018 in observance of Family Day. Upcoming MeetingsMonday, February 12, 2018.....9:00 a.m...... Special Council Meeting - First

Review of 2018 Municipal BudgetMonday, February 12, 2018.....1:00 p.m...... CouncilTuesday, February 13, 2018 ....9:00 a.m...... Ad Hoc Museum Committee at

Tobermory Meeting PlaceTuesday, February 20, 2018 ....1:00 p.m...... CouncilMonday, March 12, 2018 .........9:00 a.m...... Special Council Meeting - Second

Review of 2018 Municipal BudgetMonday, March 12, 2018 .........1:00 p.m...... CouncilMonday, March 26, 2018 .........1:00 p.m...... Council (including Public

Presentation of 2018 Municipal Budget)

NOTE: All meetings are held at Municipal Office unless specified otherwise.Notice Of Intent To Pass By-law(s)

The following by-law(s) will be tabled for consideration of passage by Council at its regular meeting on Monday, February 12, 2018 in the Council Chambers at 56 Lindsay Road 5, R. R. #2, Lion's Head, Ontario:By-law No. 2018-09Being a by-law to amend the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula By-law No. 2002-54, as amended, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula [Part Lot 21, Concession 2, EBR, (Eastnor) – 52 Spry Road]The following by-law(s) will be tabled for consideration of passage by Council at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in the Council Chambers at 56 Lindsay Road 5, Lion’s Head, Ontario:By-law No. 2018-12Being a by-law to amend the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula By-law No. 2002-54, as amended, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula [Part Unit 1, Plan D7, Part 1, Plan 3R-9240, (Lion’s Head) – 55 Hayes Drive]The following by-law(s) will be tabled for consideration of passage by Council at its regular meeting on Monday, March 12, 2018 in the Council Chambers at 56 Lindsay Road 5, Lion’s Head, Ontario: By-law No. 2018-15Being a by-law to regulate and control traffic and more particularly the parking, stopping or standing of vehicles and the use of Municipal parking lots within the Municipality of Northern Bruce PeninsulaAnyone wishing to view, discuss or provide written comments on any by-law (or agenda document) or submit Correspondence for the Council Agenda shall provide same to the Clerk no later than 12 Noon on the Wednesday preceding the Council meeting.

PLANNING SERVICESThe Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula and the Bruce County Planning Department are pleased to offer planning services for your convenience at the Municipal Office, 56 Lindsay Road 5, Lion’s Head, Ontario from 8:30 to 11:30

am. on the following dates: Tuesday, February 13, 2018Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Tuesday, March 13, 2018Tuesday, March 27, 2018

You are welcome to make an appointment or just drop in to discuss your minor variance, severance, rezoning, subdivision and/or Official Plan matters. Please

call the Planning Department at (519) 534-2092, X127PROPERTY FOR SALE

Four (4) 3.1 Acres Building Lots on Lindsay Road 40(specifically Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, Plan 3R-9844)

300’ frontage X 460’ depth (each parcel)A general information package is available at the Municipal Office or by calling

(519) 793-3522, X229 or by visiting the Municipal website.SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of certain lands and will be received until 3:00 p.m., local time, on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the Northern Bruce Peninsula Municipal Office, 56 Lindsay Road 5, Lion’s Head, Ontario. The tax sale notice and tax sale tender package are available on the

Municipal website, go to Invest, then Available Land and Buildings.MUNICIPAL WEBSITE

The Municipality is pleased to advise that the new Municipal website is live. We hope you find our new website helpful and easier to navigate. It is now as easy to use on your smartphone as your desktop. Take a tour and please tell us what you think.

EVENTS…did you know that viewers and event organizers can submit upcoming events for posting on the new website. Follow the prompts when you select

Community Calendar on the home page. INTERIM TAX BILLING

For your information, your Interim Tax Bill is in the mail with the due date being Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Any taxes-related queries should be directed to Cheryl Hewton, Tax Clerk, at [email protected] or (519) 793-3522,X223If you would prefer to receive your tax bill by email, please contact the Tax Clerk.

ANNUAL RECOGNITION DAYSunday, April 29, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

Tobermory Community CentreIt is that time of year again, time to recognize the dedication, enthusiasm and commitment of your group or organization’s volunteer(s). “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart.”You may recognize a member, an executive, a team, a team player, a coach, a parent, a group or a supporter, young or old—someone who deserves an expression of your appreciation. Local groups and organizations must advise the Clerk, in writing, of their recipient selection(s) no later than Friday, April 6, 2018 at 12 Noon. In addition, the name of the individual from your organization making the presentation is also required by the deadline. Each group will be allowed five (5) minutes at the Recognition Day ceremony to make the presentation to the selected recipient(s). The Municipality will present a certificate to each recipient; however, the group/organization is more than welcome to purchase a gift (plaque, flowers, etc.) which may be presented on behalf of the group/organization.Questions relating to Recognition Day may be directed to the Clerk, Mary Lynn Standen, by calling (519) 793-3522, X229 or via email to [email protected].

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The Meeting Place Tobermory: This Winter Has Something For Everyone

Photo: Terry Welton of Brand Communications working on a video project at The Meeting Place Tobermory

Photo: Young artist Bryaire Forbes painting at Youth Adventures at The Meeting Place, January 2018

Submitted by Jennifer Cuffe, Neda Sarbakhsh and Noreen SteinacherIt’s all about the Youth! Youth

Adventures is going all out in 2018! We started off in January with Mike Marcotte

coming in to give artistic guidance and tips to eager budding artists – thanks Mike; February 1 will be karaoke night; February 15th is an evening of drumming with Nick Ferrence and Lia Edgar;

and on March 1st, Sharon McComb will be hosting an exciting murder mys t e r y n i gh t ! Be sure to follow us on facebook f o r u p d a t e d information as we sometimes request RSVP for planning purposes. SOAR after school kids and helpers would l i k e t o t h a n k Summer Martin for all her help with the program this winter, and wish her the best as she moves off to another exciting adventure. We welcome ideas and peer leaders

for our youth programs, so if you have an idea or a skill to share, please call Jennifer @ 519-596-2313

On Wednesday , January 24th, we had Terry Welton of Brand Communications, Owen Sound, come up to Tobermory to help us with an exciting video project we have been planning for months. This video will showcase various programs available at TMP and will be used as an information tool to share with other rural communities. Thank you to all our supporters who came out and helped us with this project, we couldn’t have done it without you!

The Meeting Place has started blogging; maybe a little behind the frontrunners but there are so many interesting and informative community and social issues worth discussing. Our first blog posed the question, “Is the Minimum Wage Hike Good for Tobermory?” If you want to give this some thought, as we get closer to the ‘opening’ of the 2018 season, go to TMP blog at www.tobermorymeetingplace.com. Stay tuned for our next blog with a surprise contributor.

The popular Community Kitchens program will be starting Tuesday, February 6, noon to 2:30pm with our Back to Basics – The Foods We Love theme. You will enjoy cooking together, learning food prep tips and sampling the menu at all three sessions. There is usually enough for a take home meal too. Further dates include Friday, February 23 and Tuesday, March 6; all starting

Submitted by Brad InglisCan you smell it? If you can’t,

you soon will, as we start getting ready for the Annual Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 13th – 5 to 7 pm at the Tobermory Community Centre. Heather Munn and her team are busy planning and soon will be cooking up a storm for what is much more than just any old pancake supper. They empty the larder for this pancake extravaganza – homemade baked beans, deviled eggs, ham and Peacock’s custom made farmers sausage (with a side order of pancakes if you please). Supper is by donation and it’s a great mid February break from the winter weather; a chance to visit with friends and neighbours while enjoying some comfort food.

On Wednesday February 14th at 10:00 am, there will be a short contemplative Ash Wednesday service at Tobermory United to mark the beginning of Lent. Lent is early this year and as a result, so is Easter. In church land, Lent is a time for quiet reflection and creates room for self examination – how are we living our lives, what’s working, what isn’t, what would we like to do differently. These are questions that are important for us to ask regardless of our age and stage in life and regardless of whether you subscribe to any organized religion. With so many things going on in the world, the big questions are just as relevant here on our little peninsula. The current Me Too campaign affects all of us if we are going to have healthy and meaningful relationships and the Let’s Talk conversations remind us that mental health issues are important realities that need to be discussed. Like it or not, we can’t bury our heads any longer. The lid has been lifted, women have a story to tell and mental health issues are part of all of our stories.

It’s all about communication, acceptance and willingness to be engaged. And there is never a lack of opportunity for being out and about in Tobermory. Check out The Meeting Place web site and you will find monthly Open Mic evenings on the second Tuesday of the month and find out about their Community Kitchens and cooking opportunities. The Legion continues to be a hotbed of action with monthly potluck euchre and the weekly meat draw and bingo Monday afternoons. On Friday, February 23rd we are hosting a good old fashion pot luck tea and dessert party at the church starting at 1:00 pm…for no other reason than to have an excuse to gather, eat sweets and drink buckets of tea and coffee. Light and Life Community

Life Around Tobermory United… From The Desk Of The Lazy Theologian: Annual Pancake Supper February 13th

Chapel host a monthly pot luck supper and social night on the last Sunday of every month and this makes for some great family time. And the list goes on and on from movies at The Park, the Ladies WIN Lunch, Men’s Breakfast, Lunch and Learns at the Library….hmmmm who have I missed? But you get the picture, there are ways to be involved and live in community. It’s all about building safe, solid relationships as a group or one-on-one and in the end, we all thrive.

If you are struggling to find your place, talk to your doctor, don’t hide it from friends, share it with your minister, but most importantly keep talking and you will find your way. We may be a little spot on the map but the resources for wellness are at our fingertips and everything is possible.

Brad Inglis is the minister at Tobermory United Church. He can be reached at [email protected]

www.tobermoryunited.ca

at the same time and taking place at the Tobermory Community Centre kitchen. This is a p a r t n e r s h i p p r o g r a m t h i s year between The M e e t i n g P l a c e Tobermory and L i gh t and L i f e Chape l . P l ease c a l l i n t o The Meeting Place to register at 519-596-2313 or e-mail m e e t i n g p l a c e @amte l ecom.ne t . There is no cost and everyone is w e l c o m e . S t a y tuned for more information on a spec ia l Pers ian C o o k i n g c l a s s

planned for Friday, March 23rd.The Meeting Place is gearing up for

our spring fundraising concert on the second weekend in May, 2018 at the Tobermory Community Centre. This will be our third annual event and the community can look forward to another great live music concert. Some of you asked us for a ‘little more country’ this year, so we are putting the final plans together. Watch for more promotion.

Speaking of music, the January Open Mic gathered over 44 people on a cold winter night for a fun and interactive evening with great music. As well as hearing more young talent with all the musical accompaniment, the audience was treated to original prose paired with some related songs and another performance of slam poetry. Tuesday, February 6th at 7pm is this month’s Open Mic and there will be 2 more sessions on March 6th and April 3rd.

The Meeting Place volunteers, staff and resources are going full tilt this winter, putting on programs and activities right within our community. Keeping the parking lot open and the entrance way cleared of snow has been the biggest challenge of the month.


Submitted by Glenda ClarkeThe following is the fifth in a series

of articles about the history of Aboriginal people in the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) which covers the Saugeen/Bruce Peninsula and a large area to the south. I want to emphasize that the information in this and other articles, is based on general research. I am neither a historian, a scholar in this field or an Indigenous person.

This article will cover two very significant diplomatic agreements involving First Nations in Canada: the Royal Proclamation of 1763, and the Treaty of Niagara of 1764. These events followed the Treaty of Paris in 1763 when France ceded all of Canada to Britain, and the early months of Pontiac’s Rebellion, a backlash by First Nations who were very unhappy about the change in sovereignty (1).

“It was Pontiac’s revolt and a desire to pacify the Indians rather than a careful examination of the new problems of colonial government which produced the Royal Proclamation of 1763”. (2)

The Proclamation was issued by King George III of England. In part, it provided the framework for how the colonies ceded by France to Britain would be governed. It also laid down entirely new and equitable methods of dealing with the ‘Indians’. To appease the First Nations around the west of the Great Lakes, colonial settlement was prohibited west of a line along the headwaters of all the rivers draining into the Atlantic Ocean from the Allegheny Mountains. King George reserved [these] western lands to the “several nations or tribes of Indians” that were under his “protection”, as their exclusive “hunting grounds.” (2)

Saugeen/Bruce Peninsula Aboriginal History – The 1763 Royal Proclamation And The 1764 Treaty Of Niagara

“While the British officially served as administrators over the territory, tribal law dominated.” (1)

The Proclamation also set out a procedure whereby any First Nation, if they freely chose, could sell their land rights to properly authorized representatives of the British monarch. Treaty making with respect to land sales could take place only at some public meeting called especially for this purpose. This was to stop the widespread encroachment of settlement on Aboriginal land and maintain strong and peaceful relations. (3) (4)

The Proclamation has been labeled an “ Indian Magna Carta” or an “Indian Bill of Rights.” (2) (3) It remains a key component of the constitutional basis and current legal framework for modern treaties and land claims.

The First Nations were concerned that the wording of the Royal Proclamation was not clear about the autonomy and jurisdiction of First Nations. To address this concern, the 1764 Treaty of Niagara became the means by which the Proclamation was ratified by the First Nations. Over a period of one month Sir William Johnson, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, met individually with approximately twenty-four First Nations from as far east as Nova Scotia, as far west as the Great Plains, and as far north as Hudson Bay. Two Thousand First Nations leaders attended the treaty making gathering. (5)

Johnson adopted the First Nations traditional protocols and both parties made representations and promises

Photo: The Treaty of Niagara Covenant Chain Wampum Belt of 1764.Sourced by Toronto Reference Library Blog from Anishinabek News

Photo: The Two Row Wampum Treaty of AllianceCredit Doolittle Productions

through oral statements and belts of wampum to establish what was to be the basis of the relationship between the Crown and the First Nations in the newly acquired British land. “In the treaty negotiation process, eighty four separate wampum were passed between various parties.” The wampum exchanged became the record of the agreement. (5)

The treaty agreements represented the renewal of “a nation-to-nation relationship between settler and Indigenous Peoples... the Silver Covenant Chain of Friendship, a multination relationship in which no member gave up their sovereignty, was affirmed and extended into this part of the continent. (5) The Covenant Chain was first exchanged to establish an alliance between the Haudenosaunee and the Dutch in present Day New York in about 1613. The alliance was transferred to the French after the Dutch left the colonies, and then to the British. (6) (7) A central

element of the symbolic ‘chain’ was that it would need to be polished regularly, requiring regular meetings between the parties to ensure the promises were being kept. (5)

When Johnson had finished speaking, a Two Row Wampum belt was exchanged by the First Nations to reflect their understanding of the agreements made through the Covenant Chain and the words of the Royal Proclamation. The ‘Two Row’ wampum symbolizes “peace, friendship and respect” Two rows of purple beads symbolize “two paths or two vessels, traveling down the same river together. One, a birch bark canoe, will be for the Indian people, their laws, their customs and their ways. The other, a ship, will be for the white people and their laws, their customs, and their ways. We shall each travel the river together, side by side, but in our own boat. Neither of us will try to steer the others vessel.” (5)

The next article will describe the key events in the history of Aboriginal people in Canada such as the American Revolution and War of 1812 and the treaties that were negotiated in present day Ontario between 1764 and 1814.

Art ic le References avai lable at : ht tp ://brucepeninsulapress.com/2018/01/31/saugeen-bruce-peninsula-aboriginal-history-the-1763-royal-proclamation-and-the-1764-treaty-of-niagara-article-references/

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Editor’s Note: Students at St Edmunds Public School were recently asked what they thought about love. Their answers might just melt your heart.

Survey completed by Avrey Andress & Madisyn Munn

The JK/SK class:“Love is happy,” said Aria.

“Love is what you have,” said Julia.

“Love is peace,” said Izak.

Mairin said, “Love is something you give to somebody else.”

Finn thinks, “Love is cuddling with his mom.”

Gr.1/2/3 class:Bentley knows what love is, but wasn’t going to share it. Instead, Bentley said,

Photo Credit: Melissa StewartPhoto: St Ed’s Students enjoyed a December trip to the Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound for a performance of Charlie Brown’s Christmas.

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Junior Poem:1. Elizabeth Davies2. Daniella Connolly, Reagan Taylor3. Erica ThompsonJunior Essay:1. Rowan McKellar2. Paityn CullenIntermediate Poem:1. Alaina Reid2. Mason Arps, Morgan Clark3. Megan BelangerIntermediate Essay:1. Annelisa Helmond2. Annika Kate Quist3. Charlie EdgarSenior Poem:1. Caleb Marcella2. Chloe Mielhausen3. Jasime BroughPrimary Poster B&W:1. Lena Hofstrand2. Desmind Anderson3. Rysen MosiukPrimary Poster Colour:1. Gaege Robbins2. Morgan Kerton-Moir3. Lexi Pearl HewtonJunior Poster B&W:1. Paityn Cullen2. Gracey Williamson3. Lily WhittakerJunior Poster Colour:1. Samantha Hess2. Daniella Connolly3. Lillie Dowd

Bruce Peninsula District School & St Edmunds Public School News: Students Explain the Meaning of Love

Winners of the Lion’s Head Legion Br 202 Remembrance Day Contest

Photo Credit: Matthew PickettPhoto: Winners of the Lion’s Head Legion Br 202 Remembrance Day Contest (missing from photo are: Zackary Rodgers, Chloe Cameron, Caleb Marcella, Chloe Mielhausen, Rowan McKellar, Mason Arps, Jasmine Brough and Samantha Hess.

Photo Credit: Matthew PickettThe newly fallen snow is a gift for the BPDS ski team. Grade 7-12 skiers

represented BPDS at the Great Wolf Ski Classic at Sawmill Trails on January 15th.

This is a growing team that is made up of mostly new skate skiers. Much more news to follow as the team grows and learns. Go Panthers!

“It is family time.”

Miah thinks love is, “Family.”

Jacob thinks love is, “Friends.”

Mason thinks love is, “Family.”

Bella thinks love is, “Hugs and kisses.”

Avrey thinks love is, “Happiness and spending time with others.”

Mattias thinks love is, “Hugs.”

Shamus thinks love is, “Caring.”

The Staff at St. Edmund’s:“Sharing and caring,” said Mrs. Stewart.

Mrs. Mielhausen said, “Acceptance and Appreciation.”

And Ms. Cameron said, “Sharing your favourite food with the person you love.”

Intermediate Poster B&W:1. Annika Kate Quist 2. Alaina Reid3. Megan BelangerIntermediate Poster Colour:1. Sacha Oke2. Chloe Cameron3. Blake HellyerSenior Poster B&W:1. Zachary Rodgers

Winners of the Lion’s Head Legion Br 202 Remembrance Day Contest

Students Enjoy Trip to the Roxy TheatreSubmitted by Madisyn Munn and Avrey Andress

The 1/2/3 class went to the Roxy theatre in Owen Sound to see Charlie Brown’s Christmas. Instead of a bus, parent volunteers drove us. A big thanks to Danielle, Sarah, Mrs. Stewart and Miss. Kelly.

Mrs. Stewarts’ daughter was in the cast of Charlie Brown’s Christmas. It was about Charlie Brown. He was mad because he could not find the true meaning of Christmas and he got to direct a play and he found the true meaning of Christmas, which was that it was about giving instead of getting and spending time with friends and family.

It was a really good play and the children who did it were good actors. We would all enjoy going back to see another play.

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