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ground, the education or the knowledge to make the right decision." Green said the board had staked its position knowing that "the potential of getting a cannabis retail operation in Brighton is slim to none," and that even if it were to happen, it "could be four, five years away." Former deputy mayor Roger McMurray also asked council not to allow a retail cannabis shop in Brighton. "There's enough temptation with alcohol and tobacco and what have you without having another mind-bending product (to tempt young people)," he said. "There's going to be enough places" in the area "where kids can get it if they want," he added. "I don't think it's necessary here in Brighton." No comment was made, however, when it came time later in the meeting for council to vote on a background report prepared by interim chief administrative officer Gary King asking for direction. That discussion had taken place a week earlier when council members spoke in favour of allowing cannabis retail stores in Brighton, based in large part on feedback they had received See CANNABIS, page 3
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LEOS PRESENT CHEQUE TO DOG GUIDES FOUNDATION ALICIA VANDINE aliciavandine@gmail.com The Brighton Leos Club has started off 2019 with a presentation of $3,229 to the Dog Guides Foundation of Canada. The cheque represents the proceeds from the East Northumberland High School club's fundraising efforts throughout 2018,
which includes the recent sale of cat and dog treat packages over the Christmas season. Janet Marissen of the Dog Guides Foundation brought Tetris, a six-monthold standard poodle she's fostering until he goes into dog guide training in the fall, to meet Leos members. "As part of my fostering, Tetris goes everywhere
with me," said Marissen. "That includes restaurants and grocery stores. He is high energy and this allows him to get used to being out in public places." The Dog Guides Foundation supports the training of several types of dog guides, such as assisting people who have vision or hearing impairments, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disor-
BRIGHTON TO CONSIDER WAYS TO CREATE SECOND DWELLING UNITS ON PROPERTIES JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - Council has instructed staff to undertake a comprehensive review of second dwelling units and come up with policies and regulations to permit their establishment. Municipal planning consultants Darryl Tighe and Anne Dorion, in a report to council, identified several of the benefits second dwelling units have to offer. They include: • promoting home ownership "by offsetting high housing costs"; • providing more affordable housing options for renters; • making more efficient use of existing infrastructure and existing households; • and assisting municipalities "in meeting intensification and density targets." The consultants noted recent legislative changes support second dwelling
units being permitted in a principal dwelling or an accessory building, but not both, and they restrict appeals of second unit official plan policies and zoning bylaw provisions to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. The legislative framework also gives municipalities the "flexibility ... to create regulations for second dwelling units that meets their community's needs" and staff are "tasked with identifying potential land use issues that may arise from permitting this housing option as-of-right." Tighe and Dorion listed several items that should be considered when developing policies and regulations: servicing, unit size, streetscape and architectural design, parking, building and fire codes, hazardous lands and division of land. On-site water and sewage services must be sufficient to handle an additional unit, the secondary suite should be less than or equal the size of the principle
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Alicia Vandine photo At their recent meeting, Brighton Leos present $3,229 to the Lions Foundation to support their Dog Guides program. Back row, left to right, are Aidan, Zoe, Sarah, Sophia, Mina, and Jenny. Front row, left to right, are Ava, Becky - Lions Club advisor, Sarah, Janet Marissen of the Dog Guides Foundation, Olivia, and Isobel. Tetris, a Dog Guide puppy, keeps his eyes on the donation. girls were 13 when they got their dogs and they're now 16. Their parents sleep well now knowing that the dogs will wake them up when they sense their sugar levels drop." Marissen addressed the fundraising efforts of the Leos. "This Leo Club is phenomenal and your commitment to this program is out-
standing. I often use your club as an example to others, telling them about your activities in Brighton and your annual sale of the pet treats," she said. "It is so important to me to recognize the efforts you make here in Brighton. You should be very proud of yourselves." For more information about the Dog Guide Foundation visit dogguides.com.
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON JOB OPPORTUNITY MANAGER OF CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE The Municipality of Brighton is situated on Lake Ontario at the eastern end of the County of Northumberland, conveniently located along the 401 corridor between Toronto and Ottawa. The municipality has a population of approximately 12,000 persons, which is increasing steadily due to the beautiful waterfront and small town appeal. We are currently accepting applications for the position of Manager of Capital Infrastructure. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Public Works and Infrastructure, the Manager of Capital Infrastructure is responsible for the administration and management of municipal assets and the tender, award and oversight of capital projects. Qualifications: The preferred candidate has a Civil Engineering Technologist diploma and 5 years’ experience in municipal operations including the management and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, purchasing practices including Tender, RFP and RFQ documents, and project management for large capital projects. You bring a working knowledge of Public Sector Accounting for capital assets and a valid G drivers licence to the position. As well, you possess working knowledge of all applicable legislation and regulatory regimes combined with strong leadership skills, excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to make sound decisions. 2019 Salary Range: Grade 18, $70,952. – 88,050. per year complemented by a generous benefit package. A detailed job description is available on the municipal website www.brighton.on.ca Qualified candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume clearly marked “Manager of Capital Infrastructure”, prior to 12:00 noon, February 1, 2019 to the attention of: Human Resources Municipality of Brighton Bx 189, 35 Alice St Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 hr@brighton.ca The Municipality of Brighton wishes to acknowledge and thank all candidates for your interest in responding to this posting, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information and any supporting material is obtained and used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Alternate formats of job postings and accommodations are available upon request to support the participation of persons with disabilities in applying for jobs and during the interview and assessment process. If you require an accommodation email or phone Human Resources at 613-475-0670.
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Metroland file photo Members of the Luau Lunatics treated the Polar Plunge as just another day at the beach during last year's event. more money that we can raise the more items we can buy." The auxiliary is playing up the "double dip" this year, in which plungers submerse themselves in the Trent River more than once. Leading the way is hospital CEO and president Varouj Eskedjian. The challenge he's accepted is to stay under water for as long as he can the second time in, and the longer he does the more money he'll raise, Mathewson said. "He might need the equipment we're buying," she said with a
laugh. Last weekend was bitterly cold and she's hoping it will be a different story when the 26th Polar Plunge takes place at noon Jan. 26. The auxiliary often gets requests from youngsters to participate but "we can't let anybody under 18 go in," Mathewson said. So this year, it asked the elementary and secondary schools to join in the fun and send a representative, and they agreed. Joining the principals and representing the high school will be teacher and former MPP Rob
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from residents and businesses. Green said after the meeting council members voted as they did "because they firmly believe" it will be several years before an application is made for a licence to operate a cannabis retail store in the municipality. "Brighton is a small place," why would anyone want to locate here, when "it's a huge investment to become a retailer," he said. "I think this council's all hoping that it doesn't happen, (they're) taking a head-in-thesand approach." But "it was a moral dilemma for us," he continued, "and we just wanted to get our point across." Among the conditions the province has set for licensed cannabis retailers is that they cannot operate with 150 meters of schools. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario has suggested local governments identify additional "sensitive areas" they could ask the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to consider when issuing licences.
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Milligan. The students at the schools are doing their part by collecting pledges. "If the kids are interested we want to engage them in some way," Mathewson said. "Hopefully, when they're 18 they'll become our future plungers." After the Polar Plunge a hot lunch will be held at Christ Church Anglican at 154 Kent St. Plungers get fed for free. To be an entrant or to make a pledge, send an email to polarplungecmh@gmail.com, or call Mathewson at 705-761-7155.
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Campbellford - What's a little cold, dripping wet, when it's all for a good cause? Not a problem, apparently, for dozens of good sports who will enter the freezing Trent River this Saturday at Lions Beach Park to raise money for equipment at Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH). Liz Mathewson, the organizer of the Polar Plunge for the hospital auxiliary, said she's hoping to have 80 people take part this year, well above the 50 who took the plunge a year ago and raised $10,000. "Apparently there's 40 from the hospital alone," she said. "I think people realize good things happen because of the money that's generated," Mathewson said. The funds go toward the purchase of equipment that's badly needed at CMH, and people can see for themselves when they're at the hospital where the donations have been spent, Mathewson said. "Everybody has a story of how (a) piece of equipment benefited them." It saved their life or spared their having to go out of town to be treated. "A lot of people have had good experiences," she said. "The
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DAIRY FARMERS "FRUSTRATED" WITH USMCA TRADE DEAL JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Northumberland County - The trade deal that replaces NAFTA has yet to be ratified by the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States, and dairy farmers in this country would be happy if it never happens. But right now "Canadian dairy farmers are frustrated," because the pact opens the door to more milk coming in from the United States, says Sid Atkinson, a director on the board of Dairy Farmers of Ontario who represents milk producers in the counties of Hastings, Lennox & Addington, Northumberland, and Prince Edward. "We figure it will be about 3.9 per cent of the Canadian market." When World Trade Organization commitments and trade deals Canada has made with the European Union and Trans-Pacific nations are factored in, the market share loss in total "will add up to around 18 per cent," he said. "How would you like to lose 18 per cent of your income?" "I worry." The Roseneath-area farmer said "nobody's happy," and that includes federal government officials involved in the trade talks who were at a disadvantage because "the Americans had that much clout." "They were under a lot of pressure," he said. President Donald Trump needed to show support for his country's dairy farmers who helped put him into office, which "made it tough" for them. Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Kim Rudd has spoken to area dairy farmers and, "of course, they're disappointed" with the deal, she said. "I understand that completely." But Trump had vowed he would "get rid of supply management," and he didn't. "Yes, we had to give up a bit, it's not anything anyone wanted to do, but that was the reality of the situation," Rudd said.
THE ISSUE: EFFECT OF THE NEW USMCA TRADE DEAL ON THE DAIRY INDUSTRY IN CANADA LOCAL IMPACT: AREA DAIRY FARMERS COULD LOSE 18 PER CENT OF THERI INCOME ONCE DEAL IS APPROVED
John Campbell/Metroland Sid Atkinson, a director on the board of Dairy Farmers of Ontario, says he worries about the impact the loss of market share will have as a result of the latest trade deal.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has assured dairy farmers the government will do what it must "to make them whole," she said. Atkinson said area milk producers met with Trudeau in Cobourg not long ago and "he admitted that the dairy farmers had taken it in the teeth in the last three trade deals. "He wanted to talk compensation, but compensation is pretty hard to get your head around ... We really don't want a big cheque, we just want to be able to make a living from the marketplace."
What form that compensation will be "hasn't been fleshed out yet," he said. Buyouts "should be a part of it but there are other things government could do for the dairy industry to help give us some sustainability," Atkinson said. One example he gave is a national school milk program as other countries have done. "It's well-proven that kids who have a good start in their nutrition for the day make better students," he said. "Milk gets you through the day." Atkinson said American dairy farmers are deal-
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ing with "a serious case of surplus" in their product. "It's a huge problem," and farms down there are "going broke like you wouldn't believe." But having greater access to the Canadian market "will not solve their problem at all," said Atkinson, who's 60 and a fifth generation farmer. American dairy farmers, in fact, have shown interest in Canada's supply
management system as an answer for their woes. Rudd said government officials are working with dairy farmers on measures that will help them access new markets. "We're the only country in the G7 that has trade agreements with all the other countries." she noted. Committees are also looking at ways to help farmers save money and make their operations more efficient. Concerns have been raised about dairy product from the United States being shipped to domestic processors that are of higher value than indicated on the bill of lading. Area dairy farmers said "the leakage is significant" and "they see that, frankly, as money out the door," Rudd said. If the government were to "secure the border more and stop that ... it would make a huge difference" to the farmers, and "help off-
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Alicia Vandine photo At their recent meeting, Brighton Leos present $3,229 to the Lions Foundation to support their Dog Guides program. Back row, left to right, are Aidan, Zoe, Sarah, Sophia, Mina, and Jenny. Front row, left to right, are Ava, Becky - Lions Club advisor, Sarah, Janet Marissen of the Dog Guides Foundation, Olivia, and Isobel. Tetris, a Dog Guide puppy, keeps his eyes on the donation.
WASTE NOT WANT NOT MESSAGE STILL STRONG FOOD LOSS, WASTE COSTING BILLIONS WHILE PEOPLE GO HUNGRY IN CANADA JOHN CAMPBELL Column
We Canadians are a wasteful bunch, in the energy we consume, the trash we produce, and the food that we eat. Uh, don't eat. According to research commissioned by Second Harvest, a Toronto-based organization that collects surplus food, 58 per cent of all food produced in Canada is lost or wasted. That's a damning, eyeopening statistic, especially when close to one-third of the 35.5 million metric tons that never make it to the kitchen or are tossed out "could be rescued to
support communities across Canada." The study, "The Avoidable Crisis of Food Waste," points out that four million Canadians - including 1.4 million children - "struggle to access healthy food." Food loss and waste (FLW) of the magnitude described in the study is hugely problematic for many reasons, beyond a shameful squandering of nutrition that would benefit people having difficulty making ends meet. There's obviously the "enormous cost to businesses and society," adding up to $49.5 billion being misspent each year, but there's also a "significant environmental impact," much of which is "entirely avoidable. Food that ends up in landfill creates methane gas which is 25 times more damaging to the environment than carbon dioxide." Most waste occurs during processing (34 per cent)
followed by production (24 per cent). Households - you and me - account for 14 per cent. The study suggests the way forward involves Canadians "radically rethinking ... each stage of the value chain," and getting behind dozens of actions it proposes to address the issues it identified. They include best before dating practices "that have no correlation to food safety," and fruit and vegetables seen as "blemished" and therefore unsaleable, which result in "perfectly good foods and beverages going to landfill rather than being donated." In a different world, apples wouldn't be allowed to rot on the ground because of labour shortages or low prices that make it "uneconomical for farmers to harvest." And thousands of acres of produce wouldn't be plowed due to cancelled orders. There's considerable food for thought in the study that shouldn't go to waste on the shelf. John Campbell is a reporter with the Brighton Independent.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LOOKS TO PARTNER WITH CRAMAHE AGAIN JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Cramahe Township Habitat for Humanity Northumberland wants to build another home in the township in partnership with Cramahe. The first one was built in Colborne in 2013 on land donated by the municipality and Meaghan Macdonald, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Northumberland, asked council members to consider doing the same this year. She told them at their Jan. 8 meeting that Habitat's board of directors decided in 2017 that, while the organization was doing "a great job," it needed to do more "because there
are too many people in our communities that are struggling." It set a goal of helping 50 families over the next five years, 25 through home ownership and 25 through other programs, such as ReNew It loans. This is the third year of the strategic plan and Habitat would like to build once again in Cramahe as it has "successful applicants from the community" who want to remain living in the township, Macdonald said. "We would be thrilled to come and build in this community," she said, "so we're now we're looking for land to build one or two homes." Coun. Ed Van Egmond said "it may be necessary"
to look outside Colborne for a building site the township could provide. "We would be open to that," Macdonald said. Coun. Don Clarke said "it's a great experience" helping to build a Habitat home, and a "moving (one) because of all the dedicated volunteers (who) offer their time." Habitat's vision is for "a world where everybody has a decent place to live," Macdonald said. It works toward this by bringing communities together "to help families build strength, stability and independence through affordable home ownership," she said. Construction is made possible largely through volunteer labour and do-
"We would be thrilled to come and build in this community, so we're now we're looking for land to build one or two homes."
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nations. The result is affordable housing for selected low income families who take on a zero interest mortgage with payments geared to income and no down payment required. "Every single mortgage payment a family makes we reinvest to build the next house," Macdonald said. The families are obligated to invest 500 hours of
"sweat equity" in the construction of their homes. Macdonald said Habitat has supported 79 families since its inception in Northumberland County 20 years ago; 56 were helped through the home ownership program and 23 through ReNew It loans. "When we build a Habitat home, we're building more than a home," Macdonald said. "Our contrib-
utors (the volunteers and donors) are the foundation for (a) family that now has all of (the) things that go along with a safe, decent place to live: community, stability, dignity, pride, love, hope and comfort." Habitat turns renters into homeowners who contribute to the tax base of their community, she said. There is "a crisis" in housing in Northumberland right now, with a 0.4 per cent vacancy rate for rental properties, according to figures reported by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. "A healthy vacancy is around three per cent, so people have nowhere to go." Every Habitat home that gets built opens up a rental unit, she said. For every $1 that's invested into Habitat's home ownership program, "there are $4 of social benefits that is returned, because of the reduced use of social services, such as food banks and social housing," Macdonald said.
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BRIGHTON, TRENT HILLS TO AMEND BYLAWS TO DEAL WITH CANNABIS PRODUCTION JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com East Northumberland Brighton and Trent Hills are in the process of amending their zoning bylaws to handle applications to set up cannabis production facilities. Trent Hills took the first step, with a bylaw amendment that director of planning Jim Peters submitted to council last month. The proposed changes will allow facilities to be located in rural, agricultural and industrial zones, with specific regulations for each based on the potential impacts of the land use. They include setbacks from residential and sensitive areas, and take into account factors such as noise, light and security.
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Peters said in an earlier report that the amendment will prepare the municipality "for what is likely to be a number of persons seeking licensing and locations to grow and process cannabis." The proposed amendment is subject to public and agency comment, and will be brought back to council for approval at a future meeting. Although Deputy Reeve Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan and Coun. Michael Metcalf questioned some aspects of cannabis production, security and water usage in particular, they expressed support for such a venture because of the boost to the local economy it is likely to provide. Cannabis production "saved
Smiths Falls pretty much from annihilation," Metcalf said. "Water is one of the key factors we want to know the answers about and how it's being done," Peters said. In Brighton, council directed staff last week to draft a zoning bylaw amendment for cannabis production for review and discussion. A public meeting will be held at a date still to be determined. A report by municipal planning consultants Darryl Tighe and Anne Dorion said "cannabis production facilities would more appropriately be considered an industrial use," because they involve more than growing plants. They include processing, testing, storing, packaging, labelling, shipping, receiving and destroying of cannabis and cannabis products. Simply put, CPF's are akin to pharmaceutical manufacturing industries as they are subject to very stringent regulations regarding good product practices, in addition to strict security measures. "CPF's also maintain relatively high servicing demands for water and electricity. Given the high water usage the most suitable location for these facilities should have full municipal services with sufficient water capacity. "Moreover, traffic associated with the distribution activities of CPF would be best served in the municipality's industrial areas as there is generally a more direct connectivity of these areas to major arterial roads." The amendment will make clear that Brighton does not consider cannabis production to be agricultural use and that commercial greenhouses are not be used for such a purpose.
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ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF ENBRIDGE GAS INC. (FORMERLY ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC. AND UNION GAS LIMITED)
Enbridge Gas Inc. has applied to raise its natural gas rates effective January 1, 2019. Learn more. Have your say. The Ontario Energy Board approved the amalgamation of Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. and Union Gas Limited in August 2018. The companies have amalgamated to form Enbridge Gas Inc. Enbridge Gas Inc. has applied to the Ontario Energy Board to raise its natural gas rates effective January 1, 2019. If the application is approved as filed, the yearly bill of a typical residential customer within the former Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. and Union Gas Limited rate zones will increase by the following amounts: Rate Zones Enbridge Gas Union South Union North East Union North West
Residential Annual Bill Increase $ 5.74 $ 9.98 $ 4.88 $ 6.81
The rates are based on a rate-setting framework and other adjustments previously approved by the Ontario Energy Board for the period 2019-2023. The rates are set using a formula that is tied to inflation and other factors intended to promote efficiency. Enbridge Gas Inc. is also asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its rate design proposal and the costs of certain capital projects that are not part of their regular capital expenditures. Other customers of Enbridge Gas Inc. may be affected. It is important to review the application carefully to determine whether you will be affected by the changes. THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a public hearing to consider the application filed by Enbridge Gas Inc. We will question Enbridge Gas Inc. on the case. We will also hear questions and arguments from individual customers and from groups that represent the customers of Enbridge Gas Inc. At the end of this hearing, the OEB will decide whether the rate increase requested in the application will be approved. The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost. BE INFORMED AND HAVE YOUR SAY You have the right to information regarding this application and to be involved in the process. • You can review the application filed by Enbridge Gas Inc. on the OEB’s website now. • You can file a letter with your comments, which will be considered during the hearing. • You can become an active participant (called an intervenor). Apply by February 5, 2019 or the hearing will go ahead without you and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding. • At the end of the process, you can review the OEB’s decision and its reasons on our website. LEARN MORE Our file number for this case is EB-2018-0305. To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how to file letters or become an intervenor, or to access any document related to this case, please enter the file number EB-2018-0305 on the OEB website: www.oeb.ca/participate. You can also phone our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-632-2727 with any questions. ORAL VS. WRITTEN HEARINGS There are two types of OEB hearings – oral and written. The OEB will determine at a later date whether to proceed by way of a written or oral hearing. If you think an oral hearing is needed, you can write to the OEB to explain why by February 5, 2019. PRIVACY If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. However, your personal telephone number, home address and e-mail address will be removed. If you are a business, all your information will remain public. If you apply to become an intervenor, all information will be public. This hearing will be held under section 36 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, S.O. 1998 c.15 (Schedule B).
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NOMINATION DEADLINE LOOMS FOR CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS ALICIA VANDINE aliciavandine@gmail.com
Alicia Vandine photo Shown here at the official opening of Presqu'ile Cafe and Burger are (left to right) Dawson Lowe, Jacque Vincente, Yudie Sanchez, Dan Stasko, Rev. Glen Halliwell, Brighton Mayor Brian Ostrander, owners Kamran Sheikh and Naz Sheikh.
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ALICIA VANDINE aliciavandine@gmail.com If you have driven through the core of Brighton you have seen the signs for Presqu'ile Café and Burger and now it's officially open at 3 Elizabeth St. Owners Kamran and Naz Sheikh launched their new business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 8. On hand to help celebrate the grand opening were Mayor Brian Ostrander and Rev. Glen Halliwell. Kamran and Naz also own the gas station next door and decided to open this new venture in Brighton after the doughnut shop closed last year. "Everyone is a foodie and we wanted to bring both classic food and some international food options to Brighton," said Naz. "What better way to learn about different cultures than through their food." They have all the classics on their regular menu that include breakfast, a
daily soup option and many choices of burgers, sandwiches and wraps. "We are offering a Breakfast Club; for every 10 breakfasts a customer buys, we will give them a free breakfast," added Naz. "On Friday evening we are going to have some internationally themed options on special so that customers can try foods from around the world, too." Their menu also has some options for children. "It's exciting news any time a new business opens in a community, but to have a business opened by an entrepreneurial family dedicated to Brighton is an even greater draw for our community," said Mayor Brian Ostrander. "I wish Kamran, his family and Presqu'ile Cafe and
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Nominations for the 2019 Brighton-Cramahe Business Awards are now being accepted by the local Chamber of Commerce until 5 p.m. on Feb. 1. There are eight categories to choose from and all the nominated businesses must be located in the Municipality of Brighton or Cramahe Township. "This is a good opportunity to recognize your favourite businesses for the great things they are doing," said Sherry Hamilton, Manager, Brighton-Cramahe Chamber of Commerce. Each award has its own criteria: • New Business Award nominees must have been in business a minimum of one year and a maximum of three, • Agribusiness Award nominees must have a minimum of three years in operation and have shown excellence and innovation in the agricultural sector, • to qualify for the Notfor-Profit Award, the nominees must be in operation for a minimum of 3 years and received less than 50 per cent of their funding from government sources, • Local Impact Award business nominees have existed for a minimum of 3 years and have shown benefit to the local economy, • nominees for the Customer Experience Award
Metroland file photo Sherry Hamilton, manager of the Brighton-Cramahe Chamber of Commerce, shown here at the all-candidates meeting last fall, says nominations for the annual business awards will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Feb. 1. also must be in business for a minimum of 3 years and shown excellence in customer service, • Health & Wellness Award business nominees must be at least 3 years in business and enhance the health of the community, • Environmental Impact Award nominees must have shown excellent environmental stewardship and existed for a minimum of 3 years, • and the Innovation Award must be leading innovation in their sector and also be in operation for a minimum of 3 years. The Business of the Year Award winners will be selected from the entire nominee pool. They will have shown outstanding leadership to enhance the quality of life in their community while meeting their commercial demands. One award will be given to a
Brighton business and one award will be given to a Cramahe business. "The inaugural event, held in 2018, received enthusiastic participation from members of the community as well as business owners. With over 50 businesses nominated and more than 110 attendees at the Awards Gala, the mood of the evening was described as creating a buzz getting everyone pumped about the great things happening in our communities," said Hamilton. To submit a nomination, email the name of the business, the award category name along with the reason you feel they are worthy of recognition for this award. Use "Business Awards" as your email subject title and submit it to info@brightoncramahechamber.ca. Winners will be selected by a panel of business judges.
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CAMPBELLFORD'S NEW FIRE HALL WILL BE RED - AND GREEN JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Trent Hills - The new emergency response centre in Campbellford will be a green building. That's not its colour but the standards it will meet for water and energy efficiency, as well as its impact on the environment, as set out in an internationally recognized green building certification system. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) has four ratings, and Trent Hills and Northumberland County are aiming for a silver, the third highest, in building the emergency response centre at the corner of River Street and Doxsee Avenue. The site, which has
drawn criticism from some members of the public, is "strategically located to allow for (a) timely response" to emergencies in the community, Mo Pannu, the county's director of transportation, waste and facilities, said in a presentation to council Jan. 15 Belleville's TaskForce Engineering Inc. was awarded the contract for a detailed design and construction at a cost of $5,571,000. It was the lowest of two bids received. Sixty-five per cent of the space in the two-storey, 20,000-square-foot building will be taken up by the fire department, 20 per cent will be used by paramedics, and the remaining 15 per cent will contain council chambers, municipal adminis-
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trative offices and an emergency operations centre.
Pannu said the community will be kept informed of the project's progress
through a website that provides regular updates, along with discussions with neighbours and local businesses, who will be able to communicate concerns directly to the county's Major Capital Projects office. The joint presentation by Pannu and TaskForce employees included floor plans and several drawings of the facility from many different angles. TaskForce president Peter Kempenaar said the exterior will be a combination of red brick veneer, composite panel and fibre cement cladding. "The site is quite small ... (and will require) minimal landscaping," he said. LEED sets a "higher standard than what the Building Code requires." Measures to achieve a LEED silver rating include reducing the building's parking footprint, indoor water usage and light pollution, and optimizing its energy performance. Construction waste will be separated, so less of it goes to the landfill,
"The site is quite small ... (and will require) minimal landscaping."
– Peter Kempenaar
and natural light will be used as much as possible to brighten offices and working areas. "It's quite an intense process at the beginning," Kempenaar said. The centre is projected to be operationally ready by June 2020. Pannu said in an email that "many LEED principles were followed in the construction of both the Colborne and Roseneath bases," but the Trent Hills base is the first where LEED certification is being sought. LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world, focusing "on the creation of buildings that are healthy, efficient and deliver cost savings."
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BRIGHTON'S OWN: LUCKY TO BE BACK HOME WHERE HE BELONGS BRIAN CLEMENT HAS DEEP RESPECT FOR FARMING COMMUNITY, VIC SCHUKOV WRITES
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Brian Clement was born in Newcastle, raised on his parents' farm. Straight from high school, he joined a retail clothing firm. Management soon recognized his hard work ethic and within two years he was an assistant manager. The company put him through a business administration degree at Georgia Brown College in Toronto and Independent Studies in Management. He soon learned corporate life was not for him. "Dad's philosophy was you couldn't get blood from a stone, and that's what they were doing with me. They gave me a tour of head office because I had shown a pizzazz for marketing. I realized I wasn't the type of person to sit behind a desk, talking to someone in China all day. I got fed up and came back to the farm at 22. Dad was out on a ladder when I pulled in with my truck. I still had my uniform on because I had worked my day and said my goodbyes. He walked up to me and said, 'You had enough, didn't you?' I said, 'You know what, Dad? You were right.' "He said, 'Glad to have you back.' "What I missed about the farm was being your own boss and knowing what I know about the family business, and being in love with nature." His parents started Clement Poultry and Orchards in 1948, on 33 acres growing apples, strawberries and corn, and raising
Vic Schukov photo Brian Clement shown here at home.
"What I missed about the farm was being your own boss and knowing what I know about the family business, and being in love with nature."
– Brian Clement
chickens, turkeys and geese. "I do care about animals and the environment," said Brian. "When I bump into a farmer, I have a lot to relate to. Farmers have an understanding within 30 seconds of conversation. Farmers tend to stick together and help each other out when we can." A few years after Brian returned, his father sat him down and said, "You know what? I'm going to let you take this over. You're running it, anyway. I'm just helping you, but let me look after the fruit and produce. You look after the livestock." Brian ran the farm for 25 years, and got married down the line. In 2012, his brother took over the farm and Brian moved his family to Brighton. "My wife and I were looking for a property close (to the family business). One day, I went on the in-
ternet and this place popped up and I said it was too good to be true. So we both hopped in the truck and looked at it and went wow and bought it (10 acres.) I started Clement Poultry, a different company. My brother raises the chickens (on the old farm) and I sell from here and raise a few turkeys. "When I was a kid, I would play in the pens with the chicks climbing all over me, same as when my daughter was a baby girl. She would say, 'When are the baby chicks coming, Daddy?' I would bring her in the pen, set her on the paper and she liked to help take them out of the box and play." Clement enjoys hiking local trails. "Dad always told me you got to be fit for this type of work." Last October, he realized a lifelong dream; to visit Machu Picchu, a 15thcentury Inca citadel, locat-
ed on a mountain ridge in Peru 8,000 feet above sea level. It is voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. "From my experiences, I don't look at life head-on anymore. I shrug off things that don't mean a whole lot. I'm lucky to have family. Lucky I have a job to put food on the table. I have always worked for what I wanted." As for farming: "A lot of farmers are giving it up because their children do not want to take over. You know, a farmer gets up every day. They have their breakfast at wee hours, and work their butts off. It makes them feel good, but they don't get a hell of a lot back. At the end of the day, I don't think many farmers think of that because they love what they do. They respect what they do. A lot of farmers today are not appreciated for what they do." Clement Poultry (free range, naturally raised and antibiotic and hormone free) is located at 15617 Highway 2. Open Fridays. Brighton resident Vic Schukov is a long-time journalist and writer of biography books for everyday people; victorschukov@gmail.com.
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THERE'S NO RECYCLING MEDICAL WASTE, COUNTY REMINDS RESIDENTS NORTHUMBERLAND You just never know what you might find in someone else's recycling. Medical waste seems to be the latest and has prompted Northumberland County to issue an "important reminder" for residents that such waste doesn't belong in curbside collection. "We do see hazardous materials coming through our landfill and recycling facilities, which is cause for serious concern," says Mobushar Pannu, director of transportation, waste and facilities for the county. "Improper disposal of medical waste poses harmful and potentially life-threatening risks to our collection and sorting staff and also presents a risk to community members, pets and wildlife at [the] the curbside." In other words, safe disposal practices for medical waste are in place for a reason, staff are reminding residents. Items such as IV bags, tubing, gauze, latex gloves, syringes and medications and prescription drugs, have to be handled properly to avoid risking harm to county staff and residents, say staff.
Items like the IV bags and sharps, for example, can be particularly "dangerous if not properly handled" and if they're showing up in recycling facilities unexpected. Residents are being reminded that they can dispose of these materials by: • Returning medications and prescription drugs and medical sharps (in an approved sharps container) to local pharmacies or household hazardous waste depots. Sharps going to the depots should be placed in a sealed container like a twolitre pop bottle. Sharps should be kept separate from medications and prescription drugs. • Items such as IV tubing, gauze and latex gloves can go in household garbage, but never the recycling. The county suggests residents looking for more information on pharmacies and return and collection programs visit www.healthsteward.ca. To find local household hazardous waste depots and to learn more about proper medical waste disposal, residents can visit www.northumberlandcounty.ca/medicalwaste.
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Visit northumberlandnews.com/events for our selection of this month’s featured online events: Things to do in a Canadian Winter.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
Coffee Break WHEN: 9:15 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 204 Main Street, Brighton CONTACT: Jane, 613- 403-0785 COST: A time for women to get together for Bible study and fellowship at Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in Brighton. Free child care provided. Mom to Mom WHEN: 9:15 a.m 11:00 a.m WHERE: Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 204 Main Street, Brighton CONTACT: Toni, 613- 439-9119 COST: A study for moms wanting a biblical focus on raising the next generation, every Thursday morning at Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in Brighton.Free child care provided. Brighton Clothing Depot WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Brighton Clothing Depot, 5 Craig Blvd., Brighton CONTACT: 613475-6080 COST: The Brighton Clothing Depot will
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Next month, we’ll feature Things to do on Family Day. Visit northumberlandnews.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community event! open at 5 Craig Blvd. in the Brighton Industrial Park, 10-4 Thursday, 10-5:30 on Friday, and 10-1 on Saturday. Accepting gently used clothing, footwear, household items (no televisions) please.
thursday evening at prospect community church, youth are provided with a variety of activities that help build character and have fun while doing it.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26
Preschool Storytime and Songs WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Brighton Public Library, 35 Alice Street, Brighton CONTACT: brightonpl2@gmail.com COST: Storytime and songs for preschoolers, held every Thursday at the Brighton Public Library.
Children's Programming WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Brighton Public Library, 35 Alice Street, Brighton CONTACT: brightonpl2@gmail.com COST: Enjoy children's programming every Saturday morning at the Brighton Public Library. No registration required.
Youth Group in Colborne WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Prospect Community Church, 75 King Street East, Cramahe CONTACT: Tim Ottman, 289-251-5517 COST: for ages 12 - 18, every
27th Polar Plunge in Campbellford WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Lions Beach Park, County Road 50, Trent Hills CONTACT: 705-761-7155 COST: Receipt issued for donations over $20
This annual, frosty fundraising event supports the Campbellford Memorial Hospital. To plunge, pledge or participate, visit polarplungecmh@gmail.com
27, 9 to 11:30 to enjoy a delicious homemade gourmet breakfast for just $8.
Robbie Burns Dinner WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Brighton Legion, 25 Park St,, Brighton CONTACT: 613-4751044 COST: $20 per person Enjoy this tribute night to Robbie Burns with DJ and Toastmaster Bert Shutler. Pipers, drummers and dancers as well as haggis and Scottish dinner.
Parkinson's Support Group WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: Brighton Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 204 Main St., Brighton, Ontario, Brighton CONTACT: Lynne Armstrong, 613-4759267, llarmstrong@execulink.com COST: This group is for anyone who has received a diagnosis or is a loved one of someone who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's. It is non-denominational.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27
L.A. Ladies Gourmet Breakfast WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Brighton Legion, 25 Park St,, Brighton CONTACT: 613-4751044 COST: $8 per person; children under 10 are free Come out Sunday morning, Jan.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Lyme disease info night WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m
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DOG CONTROL BY-LAW No. 287-2005 Dog Owner Responsibilities Dog Licenses are due annually for renewal January 1st of each calendar year. Licenses are required for all dogs - they are available at the Administration Office at 35 Alice Street. Brighton Residents wishing to make a complaint regarding excessive barking, dog(s) defecating on their property or public property and dog(s) running at large will only be investigated upon receipt of a signed written complaint. A copy of the By-law can be obtained from the Public Works Office for further responsibilities. Copies of the Parking Control By-Law and the Dog Control By-Law are available online at Brighton.ca or at the Public Works Office, 67 Sharp Road. Residents can also contact Allen Magee, By-Law Enforcement Officer 613-475-1162, ext. 121 or Amagee@brighton.ca
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PROBUS Club of Presqu"ile WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: King Edward Park Community Centre, 75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: 613242-5387 COST: PROBUS Club of Presqu'ile welcomes all retired or semi-retired people (singles or couples) to our monthly programs. Guest speakers, presentations, refreshments. Held third Wednesday every month.
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Reminder Notice Winter Restrictions per By-Law 126-2016 Residents are reminded winter restrictions for parking are in effect annually starting November 15th until March 15th from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. There will be no parking allowed on all roadways, streets and shoulders of the road between those times regardless of whether it snowed. Fines for vehicles parking on the road are $75 plus an additional $35 for interfering with street clearing operations. The By-Law Officer will be out starting November 15th issuing tickets to those in violation of the By-Law. Overnight Parking is also not permitted in Municipal parking lots from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., all year long. Unpaid fines will be submitted to the Provincial Offences Court for request for plate denial.
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CONNOLLY, Gwen R. At the Belleville General Hospital on Thursday, January 17, 2019, age 86 years. Gwen Connolly, daughter of the late Angus MacLellan and the late Isobel Ada (Bass). Loving wife of Eugene Connolly. Dear mother of Mark Connolly (Lisa) of Mississauga, and David Connolly (Karen) of Port Credit. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Mark, Nicholas, Adrian, Christopher, and her great-granddaughter Teagan. A Celebration of Gwen’s Life will be held at a later date. Cremation. Arrangements in care of the of the Brighton Funeral Home. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com
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NICHOLS, Eugene “Gene” Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Bernice “Bunnie” Nichols (née Farrar). Gene will be truly missed by his best friend and love Ella Perry. Loving Dad of Kevin (Karen), Stephen (Tracy), Lesley Anne (John), Robert (Leigh-Anne) and Jason (Annette). Proud Grandpa of Serena, Amber, Savannah & Chloe, Brittany, Caitlin & Colleen, Nathan, Quinley, Mya, Ryanne, Joy & Eric. Gene will be truly missed by Colleen & Henry Bird, extended family and many friends. Family and friends are invited to visit at Carman United Church, 854 Carman Road, Brighton for a Celebration of Gene’s Life on Saturday, January 26th, 2019 from 1 - 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Quinte Humane Society or Prostate Cancer Canada. Online guestbook and condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com
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