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Council Information Package
January 27 to January 31, 2020
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1 31-Jan-2020 Communications AMO AMO WatchFile - January 30, 2020
2 31-Jan-2020 Communications LAS Communications Commodity Newsletter Q4 2019
3 31-Jan-2020 Correspondence Town of Orangeville Resolution - Environmental Awareness and Action
4 31-Jan-2020 Correspondence Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services Ontario's next Poverty Reduction Strategy
5 31-Jan-2020 Memorandum K. Mealing, Cultural Development Coordinator Rural Economic Development (RED) Program
6 31-Jan-2020 Minutes Midland Business Improvement Area Meeting held on December 3, 2019
7 31-Jan-2020 News Release OPP News Portal OPP Investigating Three Recent Break and Enters in Midland
8 31-Jan-2020 News Release OPP News Portal OPP R.I.D.E. Checks in North Simcoe Remove Three Impaired Drivers from the Roadway
9 31-Jan-2020 News Release OPP News Portal UPDATE- Located- OPP Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Penetanguishene Female
10 31-Jan-2020 News Release OPP News Portal UPDATE- Arrest Made in Area Armed Robbery
11 31-Jan-2020 News Release OPP News PortalPhoto and Interview Opportunities - Media Conference Complex Drug Trafficking Investigation Yields Charges Against High-Level Drug Dealers Across Ontario
12 31-Jan-2020 Notice Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Novel Coronavirus Update for Partners
13 31-Jan-2020 Release County of Simcoe New waste collection schedule starts February 3 - Garbage and green bin pick-up first week
14 31-Jan-2020 Release County of Simcoe County launches 2020 Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program
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From: AMO Communications <[email protected]> Sent: January 30, 2020 10:01 AM To: Karen Desroches <[email protected]> Subject: AMO WatchFile - January 30, 2020
January 30, 2020
In This Issue - Meet AMO’s 2020 Youth Fellows. - AMO On Topic podcast from ROMA Conference. - A Digital Citizen Relationship Management solution for AMO members. - Learn about the Wuhan novel coronavirus in Ontario. - Webinar on school bus stop arm cameras. - Free Asset Management webinar series for staff and elected officials. - OSUM 67th Conference & Trade Show to be hosted by the County of Brant. - AMO Conference 2020 Exhibit Hall Early Bird registration ends January 31! - AMO’s Social Media webinar series is back by popular demand! - Culverts webinar: Municipal Group Buying Program. - Ground engagement tools webinar: Municipal Group Buying Program. - Careers with Halton Hills, Toronto, Simcoe County, and Greater Sudbury. AMO Matters Under the Youth Engagement Strategy, AMO is launching the first year of its Youth Fellowship Program. AMO welcomes the three municipally and politically engaged youth to work alongside AMO Board and staff. The latest AMO On Topic Podcast looks back at the successful ROMA 2020 Conference. AMO Executive Director Brian Rosborough hosts, with guest mayors and councillors from across Ontario. Listen now. Looking to digitally manage your engagement with the public and interactions across municipal departments efficiently? AMO’s partner Frequency Foundry has the solution and is pleased to offer the Signal 311 CRM and Citizen Engagement solution to AMO members at a preferred price. Read the brochure for more details. Provincial Matters If you are looking for the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus, this government of Ontario site is the place to find it. It explains what the government is doing, general information about the virus, and what you can do to avoid infection and transmission. The Ministry of Transportation is offering a webinar on January 31 on school bus stop arm camera technology and possible future changes. The webinar will cover potential signage, disclosure and other requirements. Municipal government officials interested in the webinar can join the Zoom Meeting using Meeting ID: 561 648 745. To avoid any audio issues, call in to 416.212.8014 or long distance at 1.866.500.5845, Conference ID 1962066 at the time of meeting.
Eye on Events The asset management webinar series will introduce new tools and templates that AMO piloted with a group of municipalities in partnership with FCM’s Municipal Asset Management Program. The second webinar on asset hierarchy and data gap analysis is on February 6. Click here to register. Scheduled for April 29 through May 1, the 2020 OSUM Conference and Trade Show will be a must attend event. Delegate registration and exhibit hall registration is now open. Are you a municipal supplier or vendor? Do you have a product or service that would benefit the municipal sector? For AMO and municipal industry partners, this Conference is an unparalleled opportunity to make and solidify relationships with the municipal sector. Showcase your products or services at the AMO Conference in Ottawa, from August 16-19, 2020. Reserve your booth today! As elected officials living in the spotlight, effective communication is essential! Designed to help you navigate social media effectively, these 1 hour lunch & learn workshops will provide the tactics to promote good news, manage issues professionally, and leverage traditional and social media. Register now for 1 or all 3 remaining webinars. LAS Register for our webinar on February 12, 2020 @ 10 am to learn about our Culvert Offering. Meet Armtec, founded in Guelph in 1908, and hear what they can offer under our Municipal Group Buying Program. From corrugated pipe, guard rails, bridge plates and more, there’s something for every Public Works department! Register for our webinar on February 26, 2020 to hear from Waterloo-based Valley Blades – the proud supplier of ground engagement tools under our Municipal Group Buying Program. Explore this offering and hear about the exciting technology behind their products: from grader/snow-plow blades, teeth, to other ground tools. Careers Asset Management Analyst - Town of Halton Hills. Reports to: Senior Manager, Climate Change & Asset Management. Please submit a detailed cover letter and resume in confidence to the Town by 4:30 p.m., February 7, 2020, quoting Posting No. 202010 on your cover letter. Please apply using only one method of application as follows. Email: [email protected] (preferred). Mail: Attn: Human Resources, Town of Halton Hills, 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2. Posting No. 202010. Manager, Circular Economy & Innovation - City of Toronto. As Manager, you will provide strategic direction, guidance, management and oversight for the Division's Circular Economy and & Innovation Unit. For more information on these and other opportunities with the City of Toronto, visit us online. To apply online, submit your resume, quoting Job ID 4544(X), by February 7, 2020. Engineering Technician II - County of Simcoe. Employment Status: Permanent Full-Time. Reference Code: 668. Location: Midhurst. Closing Date: February 12, 2020. View the job description and submit your application online at County of Simcoe Jobs.
Director, Infrastructure Capital Planning - City of Greater Sudbury. Reports to: General Manager, Growth & Infrastructure. For more information, please visit Greater Sudbury Current Opportunities. Candidates may email, fax or mail their resume to: Human Resources & Organizational Development Division, c/o The City of Greater Sudbury, P.O. Box 5000, Station “A”, 200 Brady Street, Sudbury, Ontario P3A 5P3. Fax: 705.673.3094. Email: [email protected]. Please indicate competition number EX20-056 on your application. Resumes may be submitted in confidence by 4:30 p.m., February 20, 2020. Director, Linear Infrastructure Services - City of Greater Sudbury. Reports to: General Manager, Growth & Infrastructure. For more information, please visit Greater Sudbury Current Opportunities. Candidates may email, fax or mail their resume to: Human Resources & Organizational Development Division, c/o The City of Greater Sudbury, P.O. Box 5000, Station “A”, 200 Brady Street, Sudbury, Ontario P3A 5P3. Fax: 705.673.3094. Email: [email protected]. Please indicate competition number EX20-058 on your application. Resumes may be submitted in confidence by 4:30 p.m., February 20, 2020. About AMO
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From: LAS Communications <[email protected]> Sent: January 27, 2020 11:01 AM To: Karen Desroches <[email protected]> Subject: Commodity Newsletter Q4 2019
Natural Gas Market Commodity
Commentary
Natural gas spot market prices averaged 8.9 ¢/m³ in the fourth quarter, a significant
increase of 5.6 ¢/m³ compared to the third quarter of 2019. The increase is mainly a
result of low Western Canadian natural gas inventories. With Western Canadian natural
gas storage ending injection season at 15-year lows and heading into winter, natural gas
prices have had nowhere to go but up. However, recently weather has been on our side,
as above-normal temperatures for this time of the year has limited heating demand and
kept the market relatively in check.
Supply & Demand
US natural gas production in 2019 increased by approximately 10% compared to 2018
levels. Heading into 2020, US natural gas production is expected to grow much less than
the levels seen this past year, mainly due to lower natural gas prices -- reducing natural
gas-directed drilling. North of the border, Canadian natural gas production declined by
approximately 2% compared to 2018 levels. As has been the theme over the past couple
of years, Western Canadian natural gas production has suffered from limited takeaway
capacity and competition from the US, thus forcing producers to scale back drilling
activities. However, we have started to see a turnaround in this market with recent
changes in pipeline operations and expanding capacity.
On the demand side, the expectation of stronger natural gas demand from the Alberta
oil sands looks likely to add upward pressure on natural gas commodity prices heading
into 2020. The production of oil from Alberta’s oil sands currently accounts for nearly
25% of Canadian natural gas demand, and this number looks to increase through 2020
as expansions in the province come online. Weather wise, the US National Weather
Service is now projecting above-average temperatures across much of the US this
winter, which could limit heating demand. Quite the turnaround from what winter
projections were showing early in 2019. Similarly, in Canada, projections from
Environment Canada are calling for a milder winter, contrasting earlier forecasts, which
suggested we would be in for a cold, harsh, snowy winter season. Whether or not this
comes to fruition is another story. Some climatologists believe that a potential polar
vortex in the Arctic could essentially make or break this winter if it moves south. When
polar vortexes weaken and move into Canada and the US, they bring with them cold
arctic air.
Summary
The LAS Natural Gas Program price is currently set at 9.4 ¢/m³ for the Nov 19-Oct 20
contract year, a decrease of 1.2 ¢/m³ compared to the program price for Nov 18-Oct 19.
Based on recent fixed layers added to the portfolio for future contract terms, the LAS
program price is expected to continue its decline in the coming years. Early projections
are showing a program price of approximately 9.2 ¢/m³ for Nov 20-Oct 21, and
approximately 8.8 ¢/m³ for Nov 21-Oct 22. These prices are subject to change based on
changing market conditions and additional fixed layers added to the portfolio.
Natural Gas Market Transportation
Commentary
For the Nov 20-Oct 21 contract year, LAS has secured 75% of its deregulated
transportation obligations. LAS was able to secure the transport at rates significantly
lower than the current contract year. In comparison, natural gas transportation rates for
program members are projected to decrease by roughly 25% to 30% for Nov 20-Oct 21,
depending on delivery obligation.
COMMODITY TRENDS*
Program Year Commodity
Cost
Nov. 1, '19 - Oct 31, '20 9.4 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '20 - Oct 31, '21 9.2 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '21 - Oct 31, '22 8.8 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '22 - Oct 31, '23 9.0 ¢/m³
n/a n/a
TRANSPORTATION TRENDS**
ENBRIDGE
Program Year Transport
Cost
Nov. 1, '19 - Oct 31, '20 5.9 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '20 - Oct 31, '21 4.2 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '21 - Oct 31, '22 4.0 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '22 - Oct 31, '23 4.0 ¢/m³
n/a n/a
UNION GAS SOUTH
Program Year Transport
Cost
Nov. 1, '19 - Oct 31, '20 6.0 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '20 - Oct 31, '21 4.4 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '21 - Oct 31, '22 4.1 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '22 - Oct 31, '23 4.1 ¢/m³
n/a n/a
UNION GAS NORTH (CDA/EDA/NDA)
Program Year Transport
Cost
Nov. 1, '19 - Oct 31, '20 5.9 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '20 - Oct 31, '21 4.2 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '21 - Oct 31, '22 4.0 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '22 - Oct 31, '23 4.0 ¢/m³
n/a n/a
UNION GAS NORTH (MDA/SSMDA/WDA)
Program Year Transport
Cost
Nov. 1, '19 - Oct 31, '20 3.3 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '20 - Oct 31, '21 1.4 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '21 - Oct 31, '22 0.9 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '22 - Oct 31, '23 1.1 ¢/m³
n/a n/a
CITY OF KITCHENER
Program Year Transport
Cost
Nov. 1, '19 - Oct 31, '20 5.9 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '20 - Oct 31, '21 4.2 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '21 - Oct 31, '22 4.0 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '22 - Oct 31, '23 4.0 ¢/m³
n/a n/a
EPCOR (FORMERLY NRG)
Program Year Transport
Cost
Nov. 1, '19 - Oct 31, '20 6.0 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '20 - Oct 31, '21 4.5 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '21 - Oct 31, '22 4.2 ¢/m³
Nov. 1, '22 - Oct 31, '23 4.2 ¢/m³
n/a n/a
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From: Tracy MacDonald <[email protected]> Sent: January 27, 2020 6:34 PM Subject: Resolution - Environmental Awareness and Action Good afternoon, The Town Orangeville passed the following resolution at its January 13, 2020 Council meeting: 13.1 Councillor Peters – Environmental Awareness and Action Resolution 2020-14 Moved by Councillor Peters Seconded by Councillor Post That the Town of Orangeville supports continuation of the programs and services of the CVC, both mandatory and non-mandatory, and that no programs or services of the CVC or other CAs in Ontario be “wound down” at this time; and That the Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks give clear direction as to what programs and services are considered mandatory and non-mandatory and how those programs will be funded in the future; and That the Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks recognizes the strong and positive Provincial role Conservation Authorities (CAs) play in flood risk reduction programs and reinstates funding to the CAs of Ontario; and That this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks, Premier Doug Ford, MPP Sylvia Jones, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Credit Valley Conservation Authority, Conservation Ontario, and all Ontario municipalities. Carried. Regards, Tracy Macdonald| Assistant Clerk | Corporate Services Town of Orangeville | 87 Broadway | Orangeville ON L9W 1K1 519-941-0440 Ext. 2256 | Toll Free 1-866-941-0440 Ext. 2256 [email protected] | www.orangeville.ca
Memorandum
To: Council From: Karen Mealing – Cultural Development Coordinator Date: January 28, 2020 Subject: Rural Economic Development (RED) program Ontario’s Rural Economic Development (RED) program provides cost-share funding to support activities that create strong rural communities in Ontario. To support and off-set some costs associated with the 2020 King Street Reconstruction Project, staff will be seeking funding through the Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream which provides up to 30% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $250,000 for main street minor capital improvements, including lighting, street furniture, public art and trees. The application deadline is February 24, 2020 and applicants will be notified of funding decisions approximately three months from the posted intake closure date.
BIA Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019
Attendees:
Matthew Shepherd (minute-taker)
Scott Campbell
Christine Taylor
Jon Main
Karen Shepherd
Susan Canning
Colin Pape
Paula Lynn-Meridis
Kay White
Absent:
Solomiya Kieltyka
Meeting Details:
6:35pm
Notes:
o Scott Campbell
• Methadone clinic opened at Arcade Guardian Pharmacy and a lot of
complaints have been coming in. Neighbours were not notified and
surrounding business owners have expressed a lot of concerns
• OBIAA provides a member needs assistance program and Matt & Scott
attended a virtual meeting and received some info regarding what other
BIA’s have gone through in this circumstance. Scott: There’s some great
notes on the provided document
• Met with Amanpreet, Jim & Kelly to discuss parking for 2020
• Scott to invite OPP Board to a BIA meeting to discuss safety concerns &
issues
o Jon Main
▪ Town of Midland had a budget meeting last week. Another meeting will
take place in December. Assessments have gone up by 3%-4%
▪ Buying a speaker for events to use instead of borrowing the NSSRC’s
speakers would be beneficial and they’re affordable
▪ Kay White knows someone with a speaker set for sale
o Events
Santa Claus Parade
BIA board would like to reach out to the Midland Civitan Club for
2020 to potentially make a few changes (ex. night parade)
Fall Shop Local Giveaway
Happened October 1st to November 30th
Businesses bought in for $50
Sponsored by ShopMidland.com & Snapd Midland
18 businesses participated
2 x $500 in downtown dollars will be given away
For every $10 spent at participating businesses, customers
received a chance to win
Only 1 ballot needed to be filled out per purchase
A very large amount of ballots have been collected and will be put
into excel. Emails will be added to the BIA’s newsletter subscriber
list
Grand Holiday Event (previously Girls Holiday Event)
Over $10,000 was spent by participants at stores offering
incentives
37 stores offered incentives
10 prize draws were donated
72 registrants signed up
$337.92 profit was made due to a large amount of sponsors
($1,500)
The $2,000 budget was untouched
Doing the event for free next year would be something to try,
sponsors could assist for advertising costs
Midland Tree Lighting Extravaganza
Friday, November 15th
Happened from Hugel Avenue to Elizabeth Street from 5pm to
7:15pm
Tree lighting ceremony began at 7pm at Neezhoday Park beside
the Midland Public Library
The event ran in line with the GHE that happened that night from
5pm to 7pm
An issue occurred with Connexus Church where they were
requesting e-mails in order for people to go into the giant snow
globe photo booth. The BIA paid for ½ the cost at $500 and did
not agree to those terms. Connexus Church should not be
partnered with moving forward or a terms of agreement should be
signed
We Are The Villagers hosted a 50/50 draw for a massive Santa
chocolate and handed out free hot chocolate
Sainte Marie had a display for First Light
Wye Marsh did a Birds of Prey set up
Midland OSPCA set up a booth to provide information
Midland Public Library held free crafts and music
Connexus Church provided live music and brought a giant snow
globe photo booth (BIA paid for ½ cost at $500) for people to take
free photos
Cindy Mcquirter-Fairley was set up in the MCC at Café Roxy
hosting free crafts and hot chocolate
Midland Pipes and drums performed
Town Crier (Judy Contin) performed
40 businesses stayed up late until 7pm
Some positive feedback from business owners regarding the
volume of people and great sales
Events Committee
Matt to send an e-mail out to the BIA board and potentially
members to form an events committee for 2020
Christine Taylor would like to join the committee
o Property Vacancy Committee
▪ Centum King Mortgages is now open at 348 King Street
▪ New owner will take over Downtown Variety this month (229 King Street)
o Façade Improvement
▪ Front Façade Improvement Program 2019 Approved - Tom Barber (296
King Street) for $3,000 * paid *, Assante Wealth Management for $311 *
paid *, Simply Country for $2,650 * paid *, 265 King Street for $3,000 *
paid*, Bayshore Lanes for $876 *paid*, ShopMidland.com for $2,000 *
paid *, Panache Spa for $360 + materials
▪ $18,000 Budget - $14,697 approved
▪ $3,303 left of budget
▪ Applications received from Little Monkey’s Treehouse (Sheps- pending)
▪ ShopMidland.com ($2,021.58) granted extension to have work done by
December 31st, 2019
▪ Back Entrance Façade Improvement Program: Approved – Wake
Wellness for $774 * paid *
▪ $35,000 Budget - $774 approved
▪ $34,226 left of budget
o Streetscape
▪ BigDig.Info banners are up until Spring 2020
▪ Snowflakes, wreaths & bows have gone up on the light poles
▪ Benches, bike repair station and bike racks have been removed
o Expansion
▪ Associate Members
• New Members Wanting to Join: My Gbay and Midland Tim-br Mart
• Three year phase in for associate members (YEAR 1: 1/3 of assessment
value, YEAR 2: 2/3 of assessment value & YEAR 3 (+ moving forward):
100% off assessment value
• Can pay in full on year 1, but have to wait one year until they can apply
for the façade improvement program
• Matt to look into Midland Tim-br Mart for 1/3 of the cost
• Matt to write up a rough contract layout and send to the board to review
• Notes from October 3rd meeting with Karen Desroches, Scott
Campbell, Susan Turnbull Amanpreet Sidhu, Jon Main and Ron
Neumann:
• Owners provide assessment values
• BIA can invoice associate members
• The BIA could invoice associate members and lower rates for BIA
members (ex. charge $2,000 to grounded, boathouse, my gbay, etc. and
the tax levy would then be $112,000 not the original $114,000)
• Midland Timbr Mart would most likely remain an associate member
unless the BIA further expanded that way
• Susan Turnbull doesn’t have to levy the rates (has to wait until May from
the county)
• BIA will need to present 2020 budget again to council
• Can invoice a portion for the remainder of 2019 and bring in a surplus that
can be moved into 2020
• Impact info can be found online
• 2019 tax rates based on existing assessment. $150,000 (ex. budget).
Susan can help us work out the rates dependent on how much the BIA
would like. Rates don’t have to necessarily be based on an exact rate
o Treasury
• On December 11th the BIA will be presenting the budget to council since
the board didn’t have a November meeting. A proposed budget was sent
to council on November 27th
• 2020 Budget Changes:
• Member assessment revenue remains the same at $114,500
• Associate members revenue added at $6,000
• Big Dig Reserve revenue changed to $45,000 (decreased due to money
spent in 2019 on back façade program and marketing of fall construction)
• DMS grant money removed
• Quarter 1 promotions increased to $3,000
• Quarter 2 promotions decreased to $3,000
• Quarter 3 promotions increased to $4,000
• Quarter 4 promotions decreased to $3,000
• BIA will pay $2,500 for BT sponsorship (if BIA can keep free booth
spaces for the members)
• $2,500 for BT signage (reserve) set aside for Butter Tart promotions and
signage
• Downtown dollars increased to $1,000
• Other new events decreased to $2,500
• Summer student wages increased to $7,500
• $10,000 for street equipment – reduced from $25,000
• Office wages (manager) increased by $2,000 to $32,000
• Benefits (cpp, ei, wsib) increased to $3,200
• Office printing/supplies/equipment, etc. increased to $8,500
• Telephone & internet increased to $1,300
• Safety Program added with $4,500
• Revenue Total $166,500
• Expenses Total $166,500
o King Street Rejuvenation Planning
• Banners are up advertising BigDig.Info
• Social media paid ad occurred on FB & Instagram over the last 2 months
• Hotel Ads & Heart of Georgian Bay Guidebook artwork has been
submitted for 2020
• Daily updates are being sent out via social media and weekly updates
through our newsletter system
• Parking meter stickers have gone out on all the meters
• BigDig.Info window decals have arrived and will be handed out to each
business in the BIA
• Bay Street West has opened up today (December 3rd) and the remainder
of construction should wrap up soon (waiting on intersection lights at
Bayshore/King)
• Matt has been attending biweekly meetings with Arnott Construction,
Town of Midland & CC Tatham for updates
• All the stores that have a back door will be listed on BigDig.Info this winter
Motions:
Motion to accept the meeting minutes from October 1st
▪ 1st Colin
▪ 2nd Scott
▪ For: All
▪ Against: None
▪ Carries
Motion to accept the December 3rd meeting agenda
▪ 1st Colin
▪ 2nd Sue
▪ For: All
▪ Against: None
▪ Carries
Motion to accept the 2020 budget with the changes listed above under ‘Treasury’
▪ 1st Colin
▪ 2nd Sue
▪ For: All
▪ Against: None
▪ Carries
Motion to adjourn at 10:12pm
▪ 1st Colin
▪ 2nd Christine
▪ For: All
▪ Against: None
▪ Carries
From: OPP News Portal <[email protected]> Sent: January 29, 2020 5:16 PM Subject: News release from the OPP - OPP Investigating Three Recent Break and Enters in Midland
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FROM/DE:Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment DATE:January 29, 2020
OPP Investigating Three Recent Break and Enters in Midland
(MIDLAND, ON) - Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Southern Georgian Bay detachment are currently investigating three recent break and enters resulting in the theft of cash from all three area victims.
OPP officers were dispatched at 12:56 pm January 28, 2020 to a residence on Yonge Street near Third Street in Midland after an the homeowner discovered an unknown person had forcibly entered the home through a basement window. As a result, a quantity of cash and jewelry was stolen from the home.
OPP officers were dispatched at 7:53 am January 28, 2020 to a report of an break and enter to a automotive servicing garage business on Simcoe County Road 93 near Yonge Street, Midland. Person(s) unknown forcibly entered the business through a locked bay door window and once inside removed a small quantity of cash from the open cash register.
At 10:16 am January 26, 2020 OPP officers were dispatched to another automotive servicing garage on Yonge Street near Fifth Street in Midland to a report of an break and enter through locked bay door window. The entry occurred between the hours of 4:00 pm saturday January 25 and 10:16 am sunday January 26, 2020 at which time the person(s) unknown removed a cash box containing a small quantity of cash.
Anyone with information about the persons responsible or observed in the area of these incidents is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at www.p3tips.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka www.crimestopperssdm.com on Twitter or Facebook.
OPP officers urge home and business owners to make themselves aware of the property security tips found in the following link- OPP SafeGuard Ontario Property Security Program
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From: OPP News Portal <[email protected]> Sent: January 27, 2020 6:26 PM Subject: News release from the OPP - OPP R.I.D.E. Checks in North Simcoe Remove Three Impaired Drivers from the Roadway
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FROM/DE: Southern Georgian Bay Detachment DATE: January 27, 2020
OPP R.I.D.E. Checks in North Simcoe Remove Three Impaired Drivers from the Roadway
(MIDLAND, ON)- Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted 25 R.I.D.E. program check stops between January 23-27, 2020 on area roads and trails here in North Simcoe. Officers checked 1214 vehicles and drivers on area roadways along with 54 snowmobiles checked at trailside in an effort to reduce the incidence of impaired driving mishaps. Thirty six drivers provided breath samples on the roadside screening device with a pass result, five drivers registered a "warn" result and their drivers licences were suspended (ADLS) for three days and three drivers failed the roadside screening device and were investigated further as follows at detachment for drinking and driving offences.
Officers on patrol were also busy issuing Provincial Offences notices to two drivers for driving with Cannabis readily available, two drivers for driving with a Hand Held Device and a stunt driving charge of 132 Km/h in an 80 Km/h zone on Highway 93 near Mertz's Corners in Tiny Township.
Drinking and Driving Investigations-
1) OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. check stop on Highway 12 between Rumney Road and Talbot Street Tay Township on January 25, 2020 when they encountered a suspected drinking driver at 11:18pm. A roadside screening device test was administered resulting in a further investigation back at detachment for the driver. As a result of this investigation Michelle Diane VANDERHART 36 years of Penetanguishene has been charged with the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) • Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
and further served Provincial Offences notices for
• Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and the accused's driver's licence has been suspended for 90 days under the conditions of the Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) . The accused was released from police custody on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on February 6, 2020.
2) OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. check stop on Bay Street between Third and Fourth Streets in the Town of Midland also on January 25, 2020 when they encountered a suspected drinking driver at 8:13pm. A roadside screening device test was administered resulting in a further investigation back at detachment for the driver. As a result of this investigation Michael MARCHILDON 23 years of Midland has been charged with the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) • Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and the accused's driver's licence has been suspended for 90 days under the conditions of the Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) . The accused was released from police custody on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on February 6, 2020.
3) OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. check stop on Lafontaine Road between Rue Lafontaine and Robert Street West in the Town of Penetanguishene on January 24, 2020 when they encountered a suspected drinking driver at 11:01pm. A roadside screening device test was administered resulting in a further investigation back at detachment for the driver. As a result of this investigation Michael SHAW 50 years of Barrie has been charged with the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) • Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and the accused's driver's licence has been suspended for 90 days under the conditions of the Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) . The accused was released from police custody on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on February 6, 2020.
OPP officers always appreciate calls from the public to alert them of a possible impaired driver on the roadway as an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways and trails by working with our community members.
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Media Contact - Provincial Constable David Hobson 705-733-5440 [email protected] Follow Us #SGBOPP twitter.com/OPP_CR facebook.com/OPPCentralRegion OPP Online Reporting Provincial Roadways Info Site/Ontario 511
From: OPP News Portal <[email protected]> Sent: January 24, 2020 4:31 PM Subject: News release from the OPP - -UPDATE- Located- OPP Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Penetanguishene Female
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FROM/DE: Southern Georgian Bay Detachment DATE: January 24, 2020
-UPDATE- Located-
The missing female has been located safe and sound and has been reunited with family. Thank you to the community members who assisted in this investigation.
Media Contact - Provincial Constable David Hobson 705-733-5440 [email protected] Follow Us #SGBOPP twitter.com/OPP_CR facebook.com/OPPCentralRegion OPP Online Reporting Provincial Roadways Info Site/Ontario 511
DATE: January 24, 2020
OPP Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Penetanguishene Female
(MIDLAND,ON)- Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently searching and seeking assistance in locating 25 year old Katlyn CAMPBELL (PLANT) a female of Penetanguishene after she was reported missing by her family on January 23, 2020. Katlyn was last observed at 11:00 pm January 22, 2020 at The Maple Canadian Pub located at 282 King Street Midland.
She is described as female white, 5' 2" tall, 115 lb in weight, long brown brown hair possibly in a high ponytail. Clothing descriptors- Black sweatshirt with a pink stripe, blue jeans and tan Timberland boots, see attached photos -(2)
OPP officers are currently investigating her disappearance and searching the Midland / Penetanguishene area and anyone with further information about her is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at www.p3tips.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka www.crimestopperssdm.com on Twitter or Facebook.
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Media Contact - Provincial Constable David Hobson 705-733-5440 [email protected]
From: OPP News Portal <[email protected]> Sent: January 25, 2020 10:56 AM Subject: News release from the OPP - UPDATE- Arrest Made in Area Armed Robbery
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From Huronia West OPP Detachment Date 24-Jan-2020
UPDATE- Arrest Made in Area Armed Robbery
(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) - On Tuesday December 10, 2019 at 5:18 p.m. members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of an armed robbery at The Old Corner Store in Hillsdale in the Township of Springwater. Police were informed that a white male approximately 6' tall mid-20 to early 30's had entered the store pulled out a knife demanded cash, then took off from the store on foot and was observed getting into a grey or silver Honda Civic with an unidentified persons.
On December 11, 2019 the same suspect entered Jug City in Wyevale in the Township of Springwater, pulled out a knife a stole cash and cigarettes from the store. The suspect was observed once again getting into a grey or silver Honda Civic with an unidentified persons.
As a result of an extensive investigation by the Huronia West OPP Crime Unit and Street Crime Unit an arrest has been made in this crime.
Stephen PATRIDGE (26 years) of Oro-Medonte TWP, was arrested and is charged with
• Adult Robbery with Theft CC 344(1)(b) (two counts) • Adult Disguise with Intent CC 351(2) (two counts) • Adult Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (two counts)
He was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie
If you have any information in regards to this crime, please contact the Huronia West OPP at (705) 429-3575 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.sdm-crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or others.
Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
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Media Contact Provincial Constable Gilles Doiron Huronia West OPP Detachment 705 429-3575 [email protected] Follow Us #HurWOPP twitter.com/OPP_CR Road Closures twitter.com/OPP_COMM_CR http://511on.ca
From: OPP News Portal <[email protected]> Sent: January 29, 2020 2:26 PM Subject: News release from the OPP - Photo And Interview Opportunities - Media Conference Complex Drug Trafficking Investigation Yields Charges Against High-Level Drug Dealers Across Ontario
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FROM: Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau DATE: January 29, 2020
Attention: News Editors
PHOTO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES - Media Conference
COMPLEX DRUG TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION YIELDS CHARGES AGAINST HIGH-LEVEL DRUG DEALERS ACROSS ONTARIO
(OTTAWA, ON) - Members of the media are invited to join members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) tomorrow as they outline the results of a complex drug trafficking investigation.
OCEB Director Superintendent Bryan MacKillop and OCEB Major Case Manager Detective Inspector Peter Donnelly will provide details of a nine-month provincial investigation into a complex drug trafficking network.
One-on-one interviews will be available following the formal media conference. For members of the media unable to attend in person, requests for interviews with the primary spokespersons and subject matter experts can be arranged in advance via the media contact below. Online media resources (digital still photos and a map) will also be available through a media release hyperlink once the news conference begins. The media conference will be livestreamed on the OPP YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/oppcorpcomm beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2020 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Ottawa Marriott Hotel, Wellington Salon (3rd Floor) 100 Kent Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5R7 - 30 – Media Contact: Bill Dickson Media Relations Officer East Region Phone: (613) 285-2752 E-mail: [email protected]
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update for Partners
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
January 29, 2020
Message from the Medical Officer of Health
Current Situation (as of 08:00 January 30, 2020)
Risk Assessment
Public Health Planning and Response
Other Available Resources
Message from the Medical Officer of Health
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) continues to actively monitor the rapidly evolving novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) situation and will continue to provide weekly updates as needed as a means to support your information needs, planning, communications and access to resources. The weekly updates will be based on the best available information at the time, acknowledging that the novel nature of 2019-nCoV means it will continue to be monitored closely (locally, provincially, nationally and worldwide) and analyzed to ensure that recommendations and actions are based on the best available knowledge. Previous updates can be found at www.smdhu.org/coronavirus. Dr. Charles Gardner Medical Office of Health
Current Situation (as of 08:00 January 30, 2020)
World
There are over 7800 cases of 2019-nCoV worldwide.
The vast majority of these cases are being reported from China where over 7700 2019-nCoV cases have been confirmed, with 170 resulting in death.
No deaths from 2019-nCoV have been reported outside of China.
Human infections of 2019-nCoV have also been confirmed in 19 other countries outside of China, including in other parts of Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania.
For up-to-date information see the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control website.
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Canada
There are 3 confirmed cases in Canada – two in Ontario, one in British Columbia.
Ontario
There are two confirmed cases of 2019-nCov in Ontario.
For up-to-date information on cases being investigated in Ontario see the Ontario Ministry of Health.
Simcoe Muskoka
There are no confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV in the County of Simcoe or District of Muskoka.
Risk Assessment
The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to assess the public health risk associated with 2019-nCoV as low for Canada and for Canadian travelers.
The risk of the spread of 2019-nCoV within Ontario remains low at this time.
Public health risk is continually reassessed as new information becomes available.
Public Health Planning and Response
National
The Public Health Agency of Canada is working within Canada and with international partners, including the World Health Organization, to actively monitor the situation.
The Chief Public Health Officer of Canada is in close contact with provincial and territorial Chief Medical Officers of Health to ensure that any cases of 2019-nCoV occurring in Canada continue to be rapidly identified and managed in order to protect the health of Canadians.
The Government of Canada is advising Canadians to o Avoid all non-essential travel to China; and o Avoid all travel to Hubei Province in China. o For up to date travel advisories see Government of Canada Travel Advice
and Advisories
Provincial
2019-nCoV is a reportable disease in Ontario, meaning public health is tracking and investigating cases of the disease and close human contacts.
Health sector and other system partners are responding in a coordinated manner to detect, respond to and prevent the spread of 2019-nCoV in the province.
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Primary care guidance documents have been released and will be updated as needed.
SMDHU
SMDHU is working with health sector partners to increase screening and infection prevention control measures in health care settings.
Information and provincial guidance for primary care providers is available on our health professional portal for easy access.
Our partners and the public are being kept up to date through our website, social media, press releases, media interviews and Q&As.
Other Available Resources
Ontario Ministry of Health
Government of Canada
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Release
County of Simcoe, Office of the Warden and CAO
1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6 simcoe.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New waste collection schedule starts February 3 Garbage and green bin pick-up first week
Midhurst/January 28, 2020 – Starting February 3, 2020 curbside waste collection in the County of Simcoe is changing to garbage and recycling collection on alternating weeks, with green bin collection continuing weekly. The schedule will start during the week of February 3 to 7 with garbage and green bin collection. The following week, February 10 to 14, residents will receive recycling and green bin collection. Collections will alternate on this schedule moving forward. Collection days are not changing; however, collection times will be adjusted. Residents are reminded to have materials out to their curb by 7 a.m. on their regular collection day. New schedule at a glance:
• February 3 to 7: garbage and green bin collection
• February 10 to 14: recycling and green bin collection
• February 17 to 21: garbage and green bin collection
• February 24 to 28: recycling and green bin collection
• Collections rotate on this alternating schedule moving forward Benefits to the environment and service levels: This change to collection frequency of some materials will support the environment by growing our green bin program, encourage a reduction in single-use materials, and help to lower emissions with fewer trucks on the road each day. It will also help restore consistency to our collection service by addressing past labour issues experienced by our contractor and allow the County to better manage long-term contractual costs, which are rising throughout the waste management industry. To provide convenience to residents, recycling materials can now be mixed together into bins, see-through plastic bags or cardboard boxes, and no longer need to be separated. This is called single-stream recycling, and sorting of materials will occur later in the process. This new alternating schedule, combined with the move to single-stream recycling, allows the County to run one truck to each household on collection days instead of two in the previous program. Each truck has two compartments, so the two streams of materials set out each week will remain separated and processed appropriately. How it works:
• Green bin collection will continue to occur every week
• Garbage and recycling collection will alternate every other week (one week garbage, the next week recycling)
• Residents can set out two bags/containers of garbage every other week (weight and size restrictions still apply)
• Recycling no longer needs to be separated into different bins. Materials will be sorted later in the process
• Excess recyclables can be placed in bins, cardboard boxes or see-through plastic bags
• One truck visits your household each week (instead of two in the previous program) and places items into two separate compartments
Helpful links and information: The best way to track your collection week is through the Simcoe County Collects App. You can also call 1-800-263-3199 to sign up for weekly phone reminders and alerts.
Our 2020 waste calendar was mailed to all County households at the end of January. The calendar includes weekly set-out instructions.
For full details about this change to curbside waste collections and why it is happening now, please visit www.simcoe.ca/collectionschange.
“This is an important change to our collection service that will support the environment, restore consistency to collections and help us manage future costs,” said Warden George Cornell. “While frequency of collections for some items are changing, quantities remain the same as residents can set out two bags of garbage on garbage weeks and extra recycling on recycling weeks. We know this is a big change, but we’re joining many other municipalities across Ontario that already offer versions of bi-weekly waste collections and that have seen benefits as a result of their change.” These changes do not apply to the cities of Barrie and Orillia. County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
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Chris Hedley Public Relations Consultant County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Branch 705-726-9300 ext. 1030 705-715-7654 (mobile) [email protected]
Collin Matanowitsch Manager, Public Relations
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Branch 705-726-9300 ext. 1430 705-734-8386 (mobile)
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County of Simcoe, Office of the Warden and CAO 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6
simcoe.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
County launches 2020 Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program Midhurst/January 29, 2020 – The County of Simcoe is boosting the regional accessible housing market for seniors with the launch of the 2020 Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program. Five hundred thousand dollars in annual County funding supports eligible applicants to create age-friendly housing.
“As our population continues to age, the County is focused on key strategies to enhance regional
support services and resources that address our community’s needs, including affordable and
attainable housing,” said Warden George Cornell. “This grant program aligns with our Age-Friendly
strategy and helps us to increase our housing capacity so more seniors can continue to live
independently.” The grant program is included in the Simcoe County 2018-2023 Positive Aging Strategy, which
contains several recommendations for the County and its municipalities on meeting the needs of the
region’s aging population. The Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program funds projects that
incorporate accessible, adaptable and inclusive designs, which allow seniors to continue to thrive in
their communities for as long as possible. Grants will be awarded under three streams: accessible housing design for seniors; design for individuals with dementia; and the provision of support services for housing that incorporates enhanced aspects of accessibility over and above compliance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and building code standards for residential units.
To qualify for this grant, applicants must be completing housing projects within the boundaries of the County’s 16 municipalities, which does not include the cities of Barrie and Orillia. Applicants can be homeowners of principal residences or developers, who wish to include accessible, adaptable and inclusive design modifications for occupants aged 60 or older. Grant amounts will be distributed based on the number of applications received and ability to meet funding criteria.
An Age-Friendly Grant Selection Sub-Committee will evaluate each grant submission in accordance
with established evaluation criteria and make recommendations to the Simcoe County Age-Friendly
Advisory Committee for endorsement. The committee has approved 88 applicants since its first year
in 2018.
The deadline for 2020 application submissions is March 31, 2020. For further details, or to apply to
the Age-Friendly Housing Seniors Grant Program, please visit
http://www.simcoe.ca/LongTermCare/Pages/Age-Friendly-Seniors-Housing-Grant-Program.aspx. County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services
to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of
Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
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Chris Hedley Public Relations Consultant County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Branch 705-726-9300 ext. 1030 705-715-7654 (mobile) [email protected]
Collin Matanowitsch Manager, Public Relations
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Branch 705-726-9300 ext. 1430 705-734-8386 (mobile)
