PORT CREDIT
VILLAGE TIMES Putting Port Credit First!
Vol u m e 08 • Is s u e 02 • Apr il / M ay 2 0 1 4
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In This Issue Spring is here
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Grocery delivery battle
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Why olive oil?
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Councillor Jim Tovey
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Community Corner
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The Royal Treatment
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Inspiration Lakeview
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Exciting services
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Harming my child’s eyes
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Value for Money
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CameronHelps
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L-R: Don McVie, Chair of the Port Credit Community Foundation, Julie Mitchell, Manager Clarkson and Port Credit Facilities, Ellen Timms, General Manager of Port Credit BIA and Ward 1 Councillor Jim Tovey
A Planned Collaborative Partnership to Re-Animate Clarke Hall A movement is underway to move the office of the Port Credit Business Association (PCBIA) to Clarke Hall’s top floor later this year. Orginally built in 1923 this historic site once served as a church hall and, from 1941-1974, as the Port Credit Municipal Offices. Upon the amalgamation of Port Credit with the City of Mississauga, the building was converted into a community centre. During the 1970s it also housed the offices of the Mississauga Symphony. Today, it remains a City-owned property used for events and meetings. This rectangular, two-and-a-half storey building is constructed of red brick upon a stone foundation and is a fine example of Spanish Colonial Revival popular in the 1920s for public buildings. “We’re very excited about the move,” said Ellen Timms, General Manager, “but at the same time we’re sorry to leave the Lighthouse.” The BIA have been the sole tenants of the Port Credit Lighthouse since it was built in 1991 but as Ellen tells us they are bursting at the seams. “Our staff has grown, our activities have multiplied and the space just doesn’t suit our needs anymore.” Moving the PCBIA into Clarke Hall meets the desire of the City to see the building become a busy community centre. One of the biggest advantages the building has to offer is a new separate board room that will be offered for approved groups to use as meeting space. The PCBIA will manage the use of the room while offering it out to groups and committees without meeting space. The building will require some lease hold improvements to accommodate the PCBIA including basics like new carpeting, washroom and kitchenette space. These costs will be shared by the PCBIA, the Port Credit Community Foundation and the City. continued on page 04
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