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by Jolene Stover The KDH Auxiliary has made the difficult decision to once again cancel Hey Day 2022. The safety of our volunteers and our community is our primary concern. There continues to be uncertainty as to what the next few months may bring our way. Hey Day requires months of advance preparation and the involvement of hundreds of volunteers. It is out of an abundance of caution that we felt it was better to weigh on the side of safety, for everyone’s sake. For 60 years, the Auxiliary along with hundreds of volunteers have organized one of the largest indoor garage sales in Eastern Ontario. Hey Day is the largest fundraiser for the Auxiliary. All the funds
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equipment and who continue to support our fundraising efforts. We encourage everyone to support local; these businesses are the reason we are able to fundraise for the Kemptville District Hospital. We want to thank all of our neighbours, friends and family who have been saving items to donate; we truly appreciate it; please consider donating them to the many lo-
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The Times has a new reporter, Thomas Lee, and his first assignment was to accept an award from Mayor Peckford and her council colleagues on behalf of the Times. The award was for the support given to local businesses by the Times during the pandemic. Not a bad way to begin a job! Thomas will be covering MerrickvilleWolford as well as North Grenville. He can be contacted at thomas@ngtimes.ca. “Hi I’m Thomas. I’m a new resident to Merrickville. My fiancé and I moved to the area late last year. I have a degree in photojournalism and a background in photography. I looking forward to contributing to the North Grenville Times and am excited to be a part of the team!”
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Melissa is the marketing person for the Times and she’s at work already, meeting clients and helping to make the Times more of a forum for our communities to get to know each other and what we have to offer. Melissa, the mother of two girls, lives in North Grenville, but was born in Saskatchewan before moving to Kingston and then to Ottawa for University. She graduated from Carleton with double honours in Biology and Psychology. Melissa likes gardening, sewing, hiking in Limerick, camping, baking, and cooking. She is particularly proud of the fact that she has “finally perfected my ciabatta bun”. As a resident of the area for 17 years, Melissa is well placed to introduce local businesses and organisations to the community through her work with the Times.
with a Tesla Supercharger station. Others include Casselman to the northeast and Cornwall to the southeast. Brockville does not yet have a Supercharger station. Supercharger stations are so-named due to their rapid charging speed, boasting up to 322km of charge for Tesla brand cars in just 15 minutes. However, most Supercharger stations do not allow charging of the growing list of other electric car brands hitting the market. A pilot project was started late last year to open up Supercharger stations for the charging of non-Tesla electric vehicles, but it is not yet clear if Kemptville’s station will be included. The sta-
Kemptville will soon be home to a new Tesla Supercharger station, according to the electric car manufacturer’s website. The station is slated to open sometime between April and June of 2022, allowing a short timeframe for its construction. It is planned to be built at the Canadian Tire location in Town, and will serve as a midway charging point for Tesla drivers travelling between Ottawa and Kingston. Many Kemptville Tesla owners will surely take advantage of it as well. This latest build will put Kemptville on a short list of small towns and cities in the area
tions charge a fee, regardless of the type of vehicle being charged. Electric vehicles are being developed and have sold quickly in recent months, with a focus on providing an alternative to fuel-burning cars in the wake of rising gasoline and diesel costs. Incentives exist for the purchase of electric vehicles, such as a $5,000 rebate for vehicles under a set cost. Most Tesla vehicles are too expensive to qualify, but many other brands do. Some provinces also offer rebates, but Ontario currently does not. However, drivers of green-plated electric vehicles are permitted to use carpool lanes in Ontario,
even when driving alone. Many working class families who have been hit hard by gasoline and diesel price increases have scoffed at the suggestion that they could save money by driving an electric car, since such vehicles are still relatively new to the market and are therefore financially inaccessible to many, but particularly to those who are already struggling to pay rising fuel costs. Despite this, there are predictions that electric cars will dominate in the future, especially with many countries, including Canada, making firm commitments to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the near future. the north grenville
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Buskerfest After Hours concert planned
The volunteers of the Kemptville Buskerfest Organizing Committee are excited to announce that they have partnered with Valley Eats for the 2022 Kemptville Buskerfest After Hours Concert on Saturday May 21, 2022, from 7pm to 10pm. “This partnership means that we can provide a musiclovers type of concert experience for ticket holders”, added
Herb Cloutier - Chair of the Kemptville Buskerfest Programming Committee. “We wanted to finish Buskerfest with a BANG and we feel strongly that with the support of Valley Eats, our incredible headliner and a great opening act, this concert will do just that!”. “We know how important events like these are in our local communities, which is why we’re so grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Kemptville Buskerfest After Hours Concert and celebrate Canadian talent together.” - Ryan Schmidt Valley Eats Co-Owner. Valley Eats was created by two Pembroke guys who
took on the mission to shape a mobile delivery app around the restaurants in their community. After starting their service in 2019, it was not long before they were contacting businesses beyond their hometown and expanding the reach of their support when restaurants needed it the most. Their belief in collaborative success has allowed them to continue their work of providing modern solutions to business owners in small-town Ontario, with locations from Deep River to Casselman and of course Kemptville. The After Hours Concert is a Jamming Around Man production. This three-hour
concert experience is a perfect ending to a full day of buskers and family activities. There will be a fully licensed canteen available on site. To learn more about the concert or to buy tickets, go to www.kemptvillebuskerfest.ca. Tickets are $34.95 plus taxes & fees online and $45 plus HST at the door. There are a limited number of tickets, so get your tickets now. The Kemptville Buskerfest is a one-day event being held on Saturday May 21, 2022 in beautiful Downtown Kemptville. Immersing you in the sublime, the event features a cornucopia of dynamic street performers, a vendor showcase, fresh food
More than just take-out by Brandon Mayer Many North Dundas and NoMany North Dundas and North Grenville residents are familiar with the work of the local not-for-profit organization, House of Lazarus. The South Mountain based charity runs food banks, thrift stores, and countless community outreach programs, with a focus on helping those in need and bringing the community together. One program that speaks to the organization’s generosity is its “Take Out on the House” program. This program offers free take-out dinners every Wednesday to anyone who wants them. A different prepared meal is offered each week, with options
such as pastas and casserole dishes, complete with extras such as buns, salads, and dessert. Given the rising cost of food, and the fact that many people struggle to feed their families, the Times reached out to the House of Lazarus for clarification on what drives this initiative. A spokesperson told the Times that the initiative began as a free sit down meal event, geared toward providing outreach and conversation, particularly for those who live alone and are therefore accustomed to eating alone. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, such in-person gatherings were prohibited under pandemic rules. Several months later, the take-
out meals started as a way to continue the outreach in a different way, and they have continued ever since. The plan is to return to a “sit down meal” model in the near future, though a definitive date has not yet been set. The “Take Out on the House” meals are not just for people with financial need – anyone is welcome to order a free meal. Some people choose to make a donation to the House of Lazarus for their meal, but there is no obligation to do so, and in fact, those who order the meals can rest assured that the subject of donations will not be brought up at any point, unless they bring it up themselves. An estimated average of about 70 people use the service weekly.
It is important to note that those wishing to order a meal must do so by 4pm on the Monday before the Wednesday meal they wish to order. Pick ups are done by appointment, beginning at 3:30pm on each Wednesday in 10-minute time slots. The House of Lazarus is encouraging anyone who wants to skip the cooking on Wednesdays to participate in this outreach initiative. Orders can be placed by calling the House of Lazarus at 613-9893830. Pick up of the meals is at 10619 Main Street in South Mountain (the current House of Lazarus food bank at the old Scotiabank location).
YMCA Summer Day Camp Registration NOW OPEN! by Pamela Elliott Hello Campers. Summer is right around the corner; do you know what that means? Registration for the YMCA Recreational Summer Day Camps is now open! Don't miss your chance for another summer adventure with the Y exploring the scenic Kingston views from your bike in Pedalheads Bike Camp, or learning new sports skills as a beginner player, or upping your game if you April 6, 2022
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The 2022 Scholars for Nuffield Canada are L-R: Odette Menard (QC), Lauren Park (NS), Ingrid Johnston (BC), Ken Coles (AB), Shawn Moan (SK), and Mark Phillips (PE). [Photo by Theresa Whalen] Applications for 2023 Nuffield Canada Agricultural Scholarships are now open and the deadline to apply is June 30, 2022. The Nuffield Scholarship is a prestigious rural leadership program available to Canadian citizens who are involved in any aspect of agriculture. Its goal is to attract mid-career scholars with a passion for agriculture who are ready to challenge themselves in a program of self-directed international travel and study. The experi-
ence results in personal and professional benefits, while adding value to Canadian agriculture as scholars assume positions of greater influence in their field. This $15,000 scholarship provides individuals with a unique opportunity to access the world’s most extensive network in food and farming, achieve personal development through travel and study, and deliver long-term benefits to Canadian farmers and growers and to the industry as a whole.
“Nuffield Canada is part scholars that I have met over of a global network of Nuff- the years have been impresield alumni who support each sive individuals and all can’t other in their travel studies to say enough positive things learn more about various as- about their Nuffield experipects of agriculture,“ explains ence.” Blake Vince, Nuffield Canada The 2022 named scholarChair and 2013 Scholar. “This ship sponsors are Canadian unique scholarship opportu- Canola Growers Association, nity develops new influenc- Alberta Wheat Commission, ers that go on to reshape our Farm Credit Canada, and the Canadian agricultural sector PEI Department of Agriculwith revitalized innovation, ture and Land. However not global perspectives, and lead- all sponsorships are cropership.” related as additional sponsorRecipients can come from ships are coming online and any capacity of primary pro- there are also sponsorships duction, industry, or gover- by Nuffield Canada Alumni. nance of agriculture and must Scholarships are open to do a minimum of 10 weeks of livestock, aquaculture, fishtravel study within 24 months eries, forestry, organic and to examine and research an Indigenous production, or agriculturally relevant issue. any other relevant sector They then write a report on of modern agriculture. For their self-directed research anyone interested in learning findings and make a presen- more about Nuffield Canada tation at Nuffield Canada’s and the application process, Annual General Meeting. please visit www.nuffield.ca. “The opportunity to beNuffield Canada was escome a part of a global nettablished in Canada in 1950 • Brakes • Vehicle repairs work of leaders in agriculture • incorporated Suspension as a non• Class “A” Mechanic and and the chance to explore new profi t organization Sales in 1986. • Sale of Quality Pre- • Tire ideas abroad compelled me to It currently has more than • Air Conditioning Owned Vehicles apply for the Nuffi eld scholAs part of a larger • alumni. Alignments • Flat Bed Tow Truck 130 arship,” said 2019 Canadian international community, Nuffield Scholar613-989-3839 Ryan Boyd from Forrest, Manitoba. C o u n t y R d“The 1, Mountain Ontario
Ontario invests $19M to help tackle housing crisis The Ontario government is investing more than $19 million over three years to help reduce the longstanding backlogs and accelerate decisions at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). Funding will help appoint more impartial adjudicators at the OLT and LTB and support additional technology at the land tribunal to resolve cases faster. “Ontarians deserve the opportunity to find the right home for them, and government bureaucracy should never stand in the way,” says Attorney General Doug Downey. “We are making even more investments in the Ontario Land Tribunal and the Landlord and Tenant Board to help clear longstanding backlogs and drive faster decisions so we can get more shovels in the ground.” This investment addresses a key recommendation in the Report of the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force to increase resources at the Ontario Land Tribunal so homes can be built faster. April 6, 2022
“We recognize the important role the Ontario Land Tribunal plays in the province’s housing supply, and we remain committed to the principled and timely resolutions of the matters before us,” says Greg Bishop, Alternate Chair for the Ontario Land Tribunal. “This investment will allow the Tribunal to schedule hearing events and issue decisions quicker and more efficiently than before, and we appreciate the support of the Ontario government to allow us to provide an even higher quality of service to Ontarians.” Investments at the OLT will support faster case resolution by: - Significantly increasing the number of full-time adjudicators and case processing staff - Creating flexibility to address caseload trends by appointing more part-time adjudicators - More than doubling the capacity for the use of expert land use planning mediators to help settle disputes earlier and narrow issues for faster
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Consultants present Draft North Grenville Developer’s Guide by Thomas Lee On March 15, 2022, Jp2g Consultants Inc. engineers and planners presented a draft of the North Grenville Developer’s Guide. This guide aims to provide builders with areas of consideration before they submit their applications for subdivision/condominium or site plan control. This Guide is divided into sections to address cultural heritage, landscaping, neighbourhood compatibility, transportation, and accessibility. It also focuses on sustainable design as a key element. The guidelines apply to residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional development proposals. In anticipation of creating this document, consultants held discussions with staff, Council and various stakeholders. Of note, a special consultation was held with members of the local development industry. First and foremost, the
Guide focuses on ensuring cohesiveness between builders and the Municipality when investigating new build sites. As part of sustainable design, builders need to acknowledge the integrity of natural areas while also preserving and enhancing the water quality, ecological integrity, and biodiversity of the Rideau River and its riparian area. Where possible, developers are encouraged to incorporate green infrastructure in their design. Given that the Municipality of North Grenville has a diverse geography, builders need to bear in mind the community they are going into as part of their design. As part of the application, builders need to demonstrate how their plan factors in existing characteristics of the intended neighbourhood, like lot size, buildings, streetscapes, street patterns and natural environment. New development must complement the area, not compete with it.
Proposed prison gets more attention by David Shanahan In case you think that the issue of the proposed prison for Kemptville is fading from the public conversation, think again. In the past week or two, two influential articles have appeared in major newspapers calling on the Ford government to rethink the entire project and ensure that the rapidly-shrinking stock of Ontario farmland is not reduced further by losing the prison lands. They cite the statistics showing how valuable good quality farm land is, and the land being taken for the prison is of a very high quality, Class 2. Another critic to speak out recently is Amanda Wilson, an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Innovation at Saint Paul University. In an op-ed piece in the Ottawa Citizen on March 30, entitled “Trading public farmland in Kemptville for a new prison is the wrong move”, she not only questioned the location of the proposed prison, but whether it needed to be built at all. “At issue is not just that this is a ridiculous site on which to build a prison, but whether a new prison should be built at all. The pandemic showed us that it is possible to reduce the number of incarApril 6, 2022
cerated individuals through early release. According to Statistics Canada, provincial institutions reduced their populations by an average 25% between February and April of 2020. The funds earmarked for the Eastern Ontario Correctional Complex would be far better spent on policies and programs that invest in community supports and services in order to limit the demand for prisons in the future.” It is significant that opposition to the proposed prison comes, not just from local groups and individuals in North Grenville, but more and more experts in the field of agriculture and agri-business are speaking out as well, and from a position of real knowledge and credibility. Amanda Wilson’s summing up of the issue is very direct and relevant: “At a time when there are growing calls to rethink our prison systems, trading farmlands for cages is the wrong move. While we might think of farming as old-fashioned, it is prisons that should be obsolete.” While these voices of opposition grow, Minister Steve Clark continues to put forward claims that have been questioned, to say the least, by groups like CAPP and JOG. In a radio interview
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Proper and thoughtful integration of new development into existing neighbourhoods is required to ensure that the character is maintained and that compatibility is achieved. In order to do this, builders must pay especially close attention to road networks, pedestrian and open space connectivity, building design details, cultural heritage considerations, and accessibility. New developments must also address green space and parkland, be it in the form of community parks, neighbourhood parks, parkettes or plazas, and generally open green space. Municipal design has been an area of focus that this City Council has prioritized for many years now. The recently released Municipal Strategic Plan aligns nicely with the Developer’s Guide. Residents and developers will have an opportunity to comment on the draft prior to implementation.
Mayor Nancy Peckford issued the following statement on Green Shirt Day. On behalf of myself and Council, we join with communities across Canada to declare April 7, 2022 Green Shirt Day in support of organ donor awareness and registration. Council would like to offer our sincere thanks to Ethan Bos, who continues to raise awareness on this important day and has presented to Council for the past few years, requesting that we declare the day. In 2020, Council declared Green Shirt Day in perpetuity. Green Shirt Day was created to honour, remember,
on March 31, he was asked about the issue and once again claimed that there would be “good paying jobs in the community”. He stated that the infrastructure costs would be paid for by the Province, and that he is completely committed to ensure that all surplus lands, not needed for the prison itself, would be transferred to the Municipality. It seems that the past debates and arguments have not changed the original rationale for the prison in the minds of the provincial government. Whether or not residents are tired of the continuing debate over the prison, it will continue and will be a major issue in the upcoming provincial election, especially when the Ontario Liberals have come out publicly to call for a moratorium on the whole project until genuine consultations take place with the community and local interests.
has come to be known as the Logan Boulet Effect, almost 150,000 Canadians registered as organ donors in the weeks following the Humboldt crash in 2018. In Canada, almost 90% of Canadians say they support organ donation, but only 32% have registered their intent to donate. Green is also the official colour of organ and tissue donation, symbolizing the hope organ donors provide to and recognize the victims and patients in need. On April 7, families of the 2018 Hum- 2022 Council will wear green boldt Broncos Hockey Team in honour of the Humboldt bus crash in rural Saskatch- Tragedy and encourage evewan, where sixteen people eryone to register to become were killed. Green Shirt Day organ donors. honours Defenseman Logan Please consider being an Boulet, one of people who organ and tissue donor. Visit died. Logan was a registered www.BeADonor.ca to learn organ donor, and as a result, more and to register. his parents were able to doFor more information on nate his organs that went on Green Shirt Day visit www. to save six lives. GreenShirtDay.ca. In a phenomenon that
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by Councillor John Barclay In the past four years, as Council Liaison to Public Works, I've learned a great deal about what the Public Works Department does, how it does it and how it's paid for. The kinds and levels of services provided to residents and businesses are guided by Municipal Policies and often have provincial legislation that imposes “minimum maintenance standards”, while other services have standards spelled out in detailed contracts with providers. It’s good to know why things are done the way they are. I’ve chosen, as examples, some of the questions I receive frequently from residents and businesses. When are you going to pave my road?: The priority list of road maintenance and re-surfacing is a living document that is revised and updated on an ongoing basis. It forms part of the Municipality’s long term financial planning as the process takes at least three years to be completed. The factors that determine whether a gravel road needs rebuilding or surface treatment are obviously it’s condition but also the amount of traffic that travels it on a daily basis, the number of residents or businesses located along it and finally budget considerations. Before a road at the top of the list is hard surfaced, the gravel base needs rebuilding. Hard surfacing of the road must wait at least a year after the rebuild and then another year for a slurry seal to be applied.
My garbage and recycling weren’t picked up; what do I do?: While you need to have your garbage and recycling to the curb by 7am on collection day, our contractor has until 7pm to collect it. If it hasn’t been picked up on your scheduled collection day, either leave it out or collect it and put it back the next day before 7am. Check the municipal website for delay information first. Contact the contractor to inform them of your address and the fact that it was not collected and is still out for collection. Give the contractor or Cheryl Fequet, Public Works Clerk a call at 613-258-9569 extension 133 ,or via email at cfequet@ northgrenville.on.ca to advise them of your address, that it was not collected and is still out for collection. My water bill has suddenly spiked; what’s going on? If your water bill is suddenly higher than normal there are a number of things you can do. Dye tabs are available at the Municipal Centre to check for silent leaks in toilets. You can contact Public Works Water Wastewater Clerk, Krysta Johnston at 613-258-9569 extension 159 or via email at kjohnston@northgrenville. on.ca to discuss and assist in identifying common leaks as well as help identify leaks by reading your water meter. Information and payment arrangements are available to those who are experiencing financial difficulties. You should also note that rain barrels (and composters) are available at cost at the Municipal Centre front counter. I'm concerned about traffic and/or drainage in my neighbourhood; what can I do? The first thing to do is to complete a simple traffic or drainage concern form; both are available online directly
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from a link on the homepage. Once the one-page form is completed and received, it is considered "formally submitted" and an assessment process is started to decide what type of action (if any) is needed to address your concern. All assessments are based on municipal policies and in the case of traffic concerns, they are based on Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) guidelines as well. Drainage assessments may involve a review of relevant files, conservation authority resources and images from Google Earth. Each type of traffic concern (speed, intersections, pedestrians, signage) has its own specific assessment process. Data collection is often followed by a site visit for visual inspection and installation of recording devices in the case of traffic concerns. This leads to an analysis of all the data, compiled into a draft report which is then distributed for review by relevant staff including, in some cases, conservation authorities and/ or the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Once reviewed and finalized, the report is distributed to the original resident and copied to Council. Any recommended actions in the report are then implemented as time and labour permit. If the solutions are not funded within the current budget, they are included in the next budget deliberations. I hope this gives you some insight on how and why things are done in the Public Works Department. As always, feel free to call or text me at 613-322-8132, or via email at jbarclay@ northgrenville.on.ca.
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MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS
The Municipal office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please note: Renovations at the North Grenville Municipal Centre reception area are underway. Access to the facility will continue to be through the main entrance doors located on the North side of the building. Customer service will be moved upstairs for the duration of the renovation project. Access to the 2nd floor stairs and elevator will be available during this time. Sign-up to Mayor Peckford’s e-newsletter at: northgrenville.ca/connect.
UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL MEETINGS Council will resume meeting in person on April 5, 2022. Please pre-register with the Clerk at clerk@ northgrenville.on.ca. Masks must continue to be worn when physical distancing cannot be maintained. If you require accommodation, please advise the Clerk when pre-registering so that we may best assist you. To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting to clerk@northgrenville.on.ca Council meetings will be live streamed on YouTube at: youtube.com/user/NorthGrenville/featured and on the Municipality’s website at: northgrenville.ca/govern/governance/agendas-and-minutes. Council agendas are available at: northgrenville.ca/govern/governance/agendas-and-minutes. • Council Meeting (Open) – Virtual – April 13, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. • Council Meeting (Open) – Virtual – April 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Committee meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. For any members of the public wanting to attend the meeting, pre-registration is required by e-mailing the Clerk’s Office at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca. • Heritage Advisory Committee – April 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. • Health Wellness and Fitness Advisory Committee – April 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. • Health Wellness and Fitness Advisory Committee ParticipACTION Working GroupApril 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. • Tourism Advisory Subcommittee – April 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Please visit northgrenville.ca/careers for updates on volunteer and employment opportunities. Manager of By-Law Services The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill a full-time permanent position of Manager of By-Law Services. Please visit northgrenville.ca/careers for the job description. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to hr@northgrenville.on.ca no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2022. Parks, Recreation and Culture Summer Intern The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill a Summer Intern position in the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. Please visit northgrenville.ca/careers for the job description. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to hr@northgrenville.on.ca no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2022. Water Wastewater Operator (2 Positions) The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill two permanent positions of a Water Wastewater Operator in the Public Works Department. Please visit northgrenville.ca/careers for the job description. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to hr@northgrenville.on.ca no later than 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2022. Engineering Technologist The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the position of an Engineering Technologist in the Public Works Department. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to hr@northgrenville.on.ca no later than 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
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Counties correct budget information
Please be advised there were errors in the previously circulated media release with respect to the 2022 Budget. The figures in the attached media release should be used instead. Counties Council Approves 2022 Budget: The Council for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has voted to approve the 2022 budget with a 2.14% tax rate increase over 2021. The United Counties will collect $43.2-million from April 6, 2022
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“These advancements will be delivered with a greater awareness of accessibility, communication and climate change challenges to position the Counties to support sustainable community growth and development,” added Mr. Callery. The Province-wide assessment did not occur again in 2022. The average residential property, not on waterfront, in Leeds and Grenville, is assessed at $215,000. The approved budget will increase
the Counties’ taxes on the average residential property by $18.99. “With the hard work of staff, Counties Council has been able to approve a 2022 Budget that reflects the financial challenges of a post 5 7
COVID-19 economy,” said Warden Roger Haley. “It increases the ability of future Councils to ensure that infrastructure needs can be achievable. Facing a possible double digit increase in taxation, I am very pleased at the level of
cooperation amongst elected officials to finalize a fiscally prudent and responsible budget,” the Warden said.
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Our house by David Shanahan The housing crisis being faced in Ontario today is not unique to this province or country. It seems that, wherever you look, the cost of housing, whether mortgaged or rental, is very quickly getting beyond the means of most people. The results of a recent survey shows that the dream of home ownership is a fading one for far too many people. The stories of young people living with their parents into their thirties are common across the nation. Everybody knows that house prices are incredibly high and rental accommodation, or at least reasonable accommodation, is scarce. The Ontario government released a report by a housing taskforce set up by Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Steve Clark, and he has, based on its recommendations, introduced what he is calling the “More Homes for Everyone Act” to deal with the many issues preventing citizens from being able to afford decent housing. The
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Dear Editor, I was very disturbed by the lighthearted and arrogant tone of David Shanahan’s editorial last week, “It’s my party”. The article makes fun of Russia sanctioning 300 Canadians, mainly politicians and some CanadaUkrainian organizations, as well as Vladimir Putin. War is not a joke, there are no winners. If Putin had seriously chosen the tit-for-tat option where might we be? Russia and Ukraine control 25% of the world’s wheat exports (will Ukraine even have a crop this year?); they supply 40-50% of Europe’s oil and gas (in spite of western media rhetoric, Russian gas is still flowing west, fortunately for the EU economy, and for the heating and lighting of millions of homes); and what of raw material exports such as cobalt, palladium, nickel and aluminum (Canada may have enough, but not Europe). While the US is openly salivating over the prospect of selling its own surplus gas to Europe (which will take an estimated 7 years to set up), it is not alone; there is now a revived interest in the Goldboro project, a Nova Scotia offshore gas initiative. So much for Climate Change goals, so much for COP26. Economies are incredibly complex, and even as things now stand, supply chain
new piece of legislation aims to fight real estate speculation, speed up development processes and bolster the housing supply in Ontario. The report of the task force, and the contents of the Bill have been criticised by both opposition parties in the Ontario legislature, which was to be expected, and by many of the larger municipalities in Ontario. Opposition parties will always criticise government policies and plans, even the good ones. Government plans either don’t go far enough, or else they’re condemned as being useless and not addressing the real problems. Such is provincial and federal politics. But the opposition by the municipalities in Ontario is based much more on practical complaints. Municipal government is the one that actually affects residents most closely and immediately. And it has been the role of municipal government to deal with the relevant housing issues, such as building permits, height requirements, heritage designations, zoning changes, and all aspects of residential development.
The objections to Steve Clark’s “More Homes for Everyone Act” focus on the loss of control municipalities will face if the Bill becomes law. And Steve Clark has indicated that he is quite prepared to enter into serious conflict over his proposals. In recent press conferences and media interviews, he has come out strongly to attack municipalities for what he sees as attempts to “neutralise” many of the recommendations of his 2019 report, and to fail to implement others. He argues that, considering the large sums of money provided to the municipalities by the provincial government to improve the process of granting building permits and to streamline the system, municipal councils should be cooperating with his Ministry, but have, instead, stonewalled. It has been the mantra of the Ford government since it was elected that they wanted to “cut through the red tape”, make government and business more efficient and effective. What this means in practice is the removal of regulations which the government considers to be un-
necessarily restrictive. Steve Clark wants to do the same to the development processes, which, he says, are creating roadblocks in increasing the housing supply in Ontario. No-one would deny that more housing is needed, and quickly. No-one, either, would disagree that housing costs have risen out of control. More housing is needed, particularly more affordable housing and more rental units also. The need is real and great, but what is the solution? The Minister wants municipalities to reduce the time taken to handle things such as building permits and zoning changes, and to be more flexible when setting height limits, density requirements, and other technical considerations. Municipalities point out that what is involved in the government’s plans is a serious loss of control of local conditions by local councils. The Minister wants to have standards set that would be consistent across all 444 municipalities in Ontario, because sometimes, he says, it takes years to get the permits through the system and
get shovels in the ground. But would such a universal system work, when the conditions in Toronto would be transposed to rural municipalities like ours? North Grenville, for example, is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the province. Residents have seen an amazing growth in the number of homes that have been built around Kemptville. That kind of growth was encouraged by previous councils and the resulting increase in taxes, housing prices, and land values has meant that local builders find it almost impossible to build what anyone with a budget would call “affordable housing”. The same possible problem faces other areas around Eastern Ontario as more and more people seek to escape Ottawa prices for what has traditionally been the cheaper areas outside the capital. The pressure on local councils from Steve Clark’s legislation can mean local communities will no longer be allowed, under law, to set limits on housing density, the height of apartment buildings, the protection of heritage buildings and
districts, or the character of neighbourhoods. Municipal planners, even in large urban areas such as Ottawa, have already raised their concerns over the legislation and its impact on local autonomy in these areas. Steve Clark has stated that there would be consultation between municipalities and the province over the implementation of his “More Homes for Everyone Act”. There are many who remember what consultation meant when it came to the location of a prison in Kemptville, for example. Communities are in danger of losing control over the character and content of their neighbourhoods. Let’s hope that real consultations take place. It is not encouraging to note that Steve Clark wants those consultations to result in municipalities committing themselves to implementing provincial government demands. Another topic to be discussed in the upcoming election.
issues are certain to increase. And what exactly has the name calling, rhetoric, and sanctioning brought us? As it is, there is now considerably more distrust, and considerably more difficulty in arranging civilized diplomatic negotiations for long term peaceful solutions. And the bottom line? Are the 7-15,000 Russian lives lost any less tragic than the estimated 3,000 Ukrainian lives lost? Where is our humanity? Is that a joke? Elizabeth Sinclair
ing this as a part of your school, or some other organization, there may be a closing ceremony where there are speeches, and everyone breaks their vow together. Or you might prefer to simply not speak all day. It’s up to you! The Day of Silence is to help us to understand and commemorate what LGBTQ+ folks might go through every day! 10% of Queer folks report feeling silenced because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. And those are just the people who’ve reported it! For instance, 2008’s Day of Silence was in memory of Larry King who was shot by a classmate because of his sexual identity. He was 15 years old. That is a horrendous and unspeakable action. And yet, it needs to be spoken about. People need to know about what is going on! We can’t let this go. This isn’t acceptable. Something needs to change! Larry King isn’t the only one either. This year’s Day of Silence is on Friday, April 8. Most schools would be ok with you taking the vow, it’s just important to check in with your teacher, principal, or vice principal, depending on how your school works. If your school refuses, this could be a good way to make a difference, to protest what is going on! Gather classmates, and all
take the vow together, or put up posters. Just make sure to check with a guardian first so that they can back you up and you don’t have to get into trouble! Or, if you’re an adult at work, try asking your boss if you can do it. An alternative, if you have a big meeting, is to only do it for half the day; you’d still be making a difference! Make sure to do extra research on The Day of Silence, that way if anyone asks you why you are doing it, you can explain why. A good website for learning more about The Day of Silence is National Today. Please participate! Zara Zrudlo
to gain an insight as to how and why the site was chosen, the government has decided to keep all that information as a closely guarded secret and to not grant access to any requests from outside their closed circle of ministries. This leaves one to wonder what is so important, or nefarious, that it must remain a state secret. Just as important who has issued the gag order to not provide anything? Result is they do not permit people to get informed and to be able to question their (government's) decision making process! So they slam-dunk any effort to get at it! This represents a totalitarian government far removed from the democratic one that exists in Canada and that is supposed to represent the voters who put them in office in the first place! Even our local MPP, in his recent Winter Update 2022, takes credit for work that he has been doing on our behalf with a lengthy list of investments in our community of North Grenville. He obviously likes to take part in photo ops and states that he advocates for his constituents and wants to hear from us. Fine until you mention the correctional facility to be built in North Grenville and suddenly, he becomes mute! He refuses to discuss the matter other than to allude to how good it will be
for the community! So much for democratic process and advocating for his constituents! Watching our MPP, one is led to believe that the government has found a new method to print money by the way they are throwing it around in the lead-up to the upcoming election. Such actions like a “Buck-a-beer”, when they got elected, to “no licence plate fees” this year (with a huge loss of revenue from that alone), our fiscal future is being tossed to the wind. Let us hope that we all remember these irresponsible “gifts” when we get to that ballot box! We deserve a responsible government that does work for us and not just their own agenda. Rodger Parnell, North Grenville
Dear Editor, My name is Zara, and I’m a 13 year old resident of Kemptville. Mistreatment of LGBTQ+ people is, despite the efforts being made, still a big problem in our world. According to RCI (Radio Canada International), Gay, lesbian, bisexual and other sexual minority people in Canada were almost three times more likely than heterosexual Canadians to report that they had been physically or sexually assaulted. Fifty-nine per cent of people from sexual minorities said they had been assaulted at some point since the age of 15. This year, my family and I will be taking part in The Day of Silence. From dawn to dusk, everyone who participates in the Day of Silence doesn’t say a word. Sometimes, if you are do-
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Dear Editor, What are they hiding? Why are they hiding it? Something mysterious is going on with our Provincial government! Several requests for information regarding the land to be used to build the new correctional centre in North Grenville have been met with roadblocks, from outright denials to unnecessary delays in the following appeal process. In my case I was shunted between three ministries, each denying being the holder of the information I was seeking, only to be sent back to the first one I contacted, and still receiving no answers. It appears that in an effort
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Dear Editor, This is with reference to Brandon Mayer's article “Invisible Disabilities Cause A Struggle When Parking”. Is there a by-law against fully-able Curbstone Setter dogs parking their vehicles at the curb while they shop? Handicap parking is in the parking lot which is further from the store than the curb. A handicapped person should not have to travel further to the store than a Curbstone Setter. Ross Anderson
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Losers weepers - The Law of Nations
This is part of a series of articles on Indigenous issues and history to promote by David Shanahan The Doctrine of Discovery provided the monarchs of Europe with a very questionable justification for claiming the territories inhabited by non-Europeans between the fifteenth and nineteenth century, and it remains a foundational principle in Canadian law today. However, it was not alone in providing a rationale for colonization and the oppression of indigenous people in this country. A book, first published in France in 1758, has also been used through the decades since its first appearance to justify the dislocation and colonization of this country’s indigenous peoples. The Law of Nations: Or, Principles of the Law of Nature Applied to the Conduct and Affairs of Nations and Sovereigns, was written by Emmerich de Vattel and gained a wide following in Britain and North America as soon as it was translated into English in 1760. Its main principle was that the entire Earth was given to humans in general, and only those who made
“proper” use of it deserved to keep it. By “proper”, Vattel meant cultivation, settlement and making full use of the land being held by societies and nations. This meant that those, such as many of the indigenous peoples in Canada, who lived by hunting, trapping and fishing, were abusing the land and did not deserve to keep it to themselves. Section 81 of the book states: “Those nations who inhabit fertile countries, but disdain to cultivate their lands, and choose rather to live by plunder, ...deserve to be extirpated as savage and pernicious beasts. There are others, who, to avoid labour, choose to live only by hunting, and their flocks... Those who still pursue this idle mode of life, usurp more extensive territories than, with a reasonable share of labour, they would have occasion for, and have, therefore, no reason to complain if other nations, more industrious and too closely confined, come to take possession of a part of those lands.” As far as he was concerned, those who were not permanently cultivating
way of life - as that of the savage. In 1830, the British Government introduced a new policy for dealing with indigenous people in Canada: “The Civilisation Policy”, by which they would be confined to permanent settlements where they would learn farming and be educated according to European methods. The influence of de Vattel’s book is seen in the repeated use of references to “cultivators of the soil” in correspondence between 1812 and 1836, and lands not being used for farming were known as the “waste lands of the Crown”. Governor General Francis Bond Head used
“those extensive tracts rather ranged through than inhabited them”. Addressing the situation with the indigenous people in North America, specifically, he stated in Section 209: “Their unsettled habitation in those immense regions cannot be accounted a true and legal possession; and the people of Europe, too closely pent up at home, finding land of which the savages stood in no particular need, and of which they made no actual and constant use, were lawfully entitled to take possession of it, and settle it with colonies... We do not, therefore deviate from the views of nature in confining the Indians within narrower limits.” This mode of defining “savage” and “civilised” seems to have dominated British attitudes towards the First Nations, most particularly after their value as military allies had decreased following the War of 1812. The Crown and its representatives equated farming with civilization, and the traditional lifestyle of the Indians - hunting, trapping, fishing, a nomadic
209 (quoted above) to show that “Their unsettled habitation in those immense regions cannot be accounted a true and legal possession...We do not, therefore deviate from the views of nature in confining the Indians within narrower limits”. The Law of Nations, like the Doctrine of Discovery, set out the principles upon which the indigenous peoples of Canada would be brought under legal and cultural restrictions, imposing a Eurocentric, and very dubious, attitude toward their traditions, culture and social structures, which has bound them to this day.
New survey shows appetite for a new home ownership model from COMMUNITYWIRE As home prices continue to rise in Canada, the dream of home ownership is getting further out of reach for Canadians. New data shows the undeniability as almost all Canadians believe home ownership accessibility is a problem in Canada (96%) and nine in 10 aspiring homeowners feel locked out of ever owning a home. Results from the Home Ownership in Canada Study, which surveyed 2,000 Canadian adults, revealed nearly half (45%) of Canadians are renting their home or live with family while the other half (55%) own their home. For those renting or living with family, four in 10 (44%) have aspirations of buying a home within the next 10 years. Rising home prices make that a challenge. The average home price in Canada rose to $816,720 in February – a 20% increase from the previous year. Since February 2020, the average home price has increased by 50% from $542,286. Saving for the recommended 20% down payment is a barrier for more than three in four aspiring homeowners. “Rising home prices have outpaced wages, making it impossible for Canadians to get ahead. And with rising interest rates and inflation, the affordability gap is tougher than ever to close,” explained Rob Richards, co-founder and CEO of Key. “We created Key to make the dream of home ownership a reality for people. The reality is, this crisis is a complex problem that has no single silver bullet – it
Community Benefits Project The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking community input on a proposed community benefits project stemming from the development of the Eastern Ontario Correctional Facility. Tuesday, April 12 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. W.B. George Centre, 48 Shearer Street, Kemptville Campus
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this language in explaining to the inhabitants of Manitoulin Island in 1836 why they should surender their land: “If you would cultivate your Land it would then be considered your own Property in the same Way as your Dogs are considered among yourselves to belong to those who have reared them; but uncultivated Land is like wild Animals.” This attitude underlay the entire Civilisation Policy, as would be explicitly stated in a Government Report of 1844: “The wisdom and justice of this course is most strongly recommended by Vattel, in his Law of Nations....”. The Report then quoted Section
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requires partnership and innovation to build new pathways to home ownership.” Key launched a co-ownership model in November 2021 to help Canadians get on the property ladder sooner by removing the two biggest barriers that keep most people from owning. The tech-enabled model provides an opportunity to co-own a home to live in and build equity from day one, with a small down payment of 2.5 percent of the home’s value, and without having to take on a mortgage. Key aligns real estate investor capital with resident capital to underwrite the cost of home ownership, making it more affordable for residents. Canadians are looking at this as a potentially attractive solution – in the survey
when informed about Key’s co-ownership model, an overwhelming 90% of Canadians felt it would make home ownership more accessible. Moreover, seven in 10 Canadians believe co-ownership is a better solution than rent-toown models for making home ownership more accessible and affordable. “Since launching, we’ve had more than 5,000 Canadians join our wait list that continues to grow each week,” shared Daniel Dubois, co-founder and president of Key. “In order to build a more equitable path forward for Canadians, we need private capital, supply partners and government support to shape solutions to address the growing home ownership crisis.”
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SPRING CAR CARE 2022
What is your vehicle trying to warn you about?
(NC) Your car is in constant communication with you, whether it’s in the form of lights, noises, on-screen messages, or vibrations. Understanding what your car is telling you and when to bring it in for service will help keep it in top shape, and you and your passengers safe on the road. Here are common warning signs and what they mean: Common dashboard lights Modern vehicles have warning lights for everything from engine trouble to brake and battery issues, and they’ll typically look like the system they’re warning you about. It’s important to address any warnings early. If the check engine light is flashing, have it checked out as soon as possible. Noises to listen for When the regular hum of your car is interrupted by squeaking, grinding or thumping, it’s time to have your car inspected and serviced. Squeaking while braking is often the first sign that the brakes need to be replaced. If this is ignored, that sound can become grinding, which indicates your brakes are worn and rubbing against the rotors. Thumping, tapping or clicking noises coming from the engine should be checked by a professional immediately.
Driver assistance warnings Beyond car maintenance warnings, your car may be equipped with driver assistance technologies, like blind spot warnings and speed alerts. These features often let you know that there is something you should pay attention to. Even with these extra safety features, it’s important to be alert, understand what your vehicle is telling you and act on the warnings to avoid collisions. Understanding what your car is trying to tell you can help you to keep it running at its best, providing you and your family with a safe way to get to your destination. Transport Canada recommends reviewing your vehicle’s technology systems in the owner’s manual, on the manufacturer’s website or at canada.ca/driverassistance.
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Raising speed limits on Ontario highways
Ontario is raising speed limits from 100 km/h to 110 km/h on carefully selected sections of provincial highways. The decision to raise speed limits on appropriate sections of highways follows a pilot project that began in 2019 where three sections of highways that had a raised speed limit were monitored. The speed limit will be raised to 110 km/h permanently on the following sections of provincial highways beginning April 22, 2022, including on Highway 417 from Ottawa to the Ontario/ Quebec Border (102 km) and from Kanata to Arnprior (approx. 37 km). The province will continue to monitor the operations and safety performance of all sections where the posted speed limit of 110 km/h is implemented. These highway sections will have extra safety measures, such as increased signage and messaging to help ensure that all drivers know where the speed limit changes. Stunt driving penalties will continue to apply at 150 km/h. This means that in the pilot zones, the stunt driving penalties will apply at 40 km/h over the posted speed limit, not the usual 50 km/h over. All other speeding penalties (Highway Traffic Act and regulatory requirements) continue to apply.
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On September 26, 2019, the posted speed limit on three sections of 400-series highways in southern Ontario was raised to 110 km/h from 100 km/h, including on Highway 417 from Gloucester (east of Ottawa) to the Ontario-Quebec border (102 km). On March 29, 2022 the government published a Regulatory Registry Posting to receive public comments on the proposed changes to Ontario’s speed limit regulation. Feedback can be posted until April 7, 2022. An online survey about raising speed limits on Ontario highways and the raised speed limit pilot was published in September, 2019. Over 8,300 people responded to 15 questions about four themes: driving style, including lane choice, comfortable speed and traffic speed limits, including current posted speed limit versus desired posted speed limit, operating speed differences and anticipated operating speeds in pilot areas enforcement, including level required for effective speed limit enforcement support for raised speed limits, including the raised speed limit pilot and raising speed limits on more 400-series highways. Whene asked which lane respondents prefer to drive in, 54% stated that they prefer
When asked about the posted speed of 100 km/h on Ontario’s 400 series highways, almost 80% of the respondents think 100 km/h is too slow. Most respondents think that drivers exceed speed limits. When asked about potential changes in operating speeds on highway sections before and after the pilot areas, 66% of the respondents think speeds will not change, and the remaining third believe that drivers will travel faster. Of those who responded, 80% of the people support the raised speed limit pilot. There is also strong support (82%) for increasing speed limits on more sections of 400-series highways.
to drive in the lane that best matches their speed; 14% prefer to drive in the middle lane; 14% prefer to drive in the right lane; 10% prefer to drive in the left lane, and 8% prefer to drive in the lane with the least traffic. 61% feel comfortable driving at speeds higher than the posted limit of 100 km/h, while 29% adjust their speed according to the driving conditions. Fewer than 10% of the respondents declared that they feel most comfortable driving around the posted speed limit of 100 km/h, and 1% feel most comfortable driving below 100 km/h. Of the respondents that support the two-year pilot, roughly 70% of respondents stated that they feel most comfortable driving at 100 km/h or higher. Of the respondents who do not support the two-year pilot, 41% stated that they feel most comfortable driving around 100 km/h and 23% stated that they feel most comfortable driving between 100 – 120 km/h. Also, when it comes to comparing speed differences between respondents and the other drivers in traffic, half of the respondents stated that they must match the speed of traffic to feel comfortable driving on freeways, and over 40% are comfortable driving faster than most other drivers.
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PITCH-IN NORTH GRENVILLE! It’s time for a spring cleaning of our public spaces!
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Demonstrate your civic pride by cleaning up and beautifying a waterway, public roadway, wilderness trail, public park or urban area. How can you participate?
Contact Cheryl Fequet by email at cfequet@northgrenville.on.ca or at 613-258-9569 ext.133 to register as an individual, family, neighbourhood, community group, school, or business. Pitch-In bags are available at the Municipal Centre to those who register.
2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS NOMINATIONS: NOTICE is hereby given to the municipal electors of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville that nomination forms for the 2022 Municipal Elections may be filed in person or by an agent with the Returning Officer of the appropriate local municipality beginning on May 2, 2022 up to Thursday August 18, 2022 at the Clerk’s Office during regular office hours and on Nomination Day, Friday, August 19, 2022 until 2:00 p.m. Candidate nominations for positions on Council must be endorsed by at least 25 municipal electors for municipalities with over 4,000 electors.
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The required fee for Member of Council or School Board Trustee is $100.00 and the required fee for Head of Council is $200.00. The required fee shall be in the form of cash, debit, certified cheque or money order made payable to the appropriate municipality and must accompany the signed forms. Nomination papers must be certified by the appropriate Municipal Clerk before such person becomes a candidate for the office. Nomination forms must be filed prior to accepting campaign contributions or incurring expenses.
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Ontario finally enters into child care agreement with feds
Ontario and Canada have signed a $13.2 billion agreement that will lower fees for families. There will be a reduction of child care fees in four steps to an average of $10 a day per child five years old and younger by September 2025. Parent rebates, retroactive to April 1, will begin in May. The new arrangement between Ontario and Canada will not affect Ontario’s child care tax credit program. Ontario is the last province to enter such an arrangement with the federal government, and the deal has its own Ontario-specific details. It allows the province the flexibility to allocate federal funding in a way that will allow the province to deliver an average of $10 a day child care, by spending the initial $10.2 billion over four years instead of five. It contains enhanced protection against funding shortfalls through a mandated financial review process in year three –the first of its kind in any provincial child care deal –to reconcile the actual costs of the new national child care plan with funding. The announcement of the new cooperative deal noted that there is “Protection of all for-profit and non-profit child care spaces, helping to support predominantly female entrepreneurs across the province who provide high-quality child care services.” This deal will result in the creation of approximately 86,000 new child care spaces for children five years old and younger, and the hiring of new early childhood educators and support improved compensation for all Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) working in licensed child care. The Province, under the plan, will work with municipalities to enrol 5,000 licensed child care centres and home child care agencies into the program between now and September 1. “From day one, I said our government wouldn’t sign a deal that didn’t work for
Ontario parents and I’m so proud of the work we’ve done with our federal partners to land an agreement that will lower costs for families across the province,” said Premier Doug Ford. “Given how complex Ontario’s child care system is, we wanted to get this right. Today, we’re delivering a deal that will keep money in the pockets of hard-working parents.” As a first step, all Ontario families with children five years old and younger participating in licensed child care centres will see their fees reduced, up to 25%, to a minimum of $12 per day, retroactive to April 1, 2022. In December, 2022, parents will see another reduction. Intotal, fees for families will be reduced in 2022, on average, by 50%, relieving parents of$1.1 billion in child care costs. Families will see further fee reductions in September 2024, culminating in a final reduction to an average of $10-a-day child care by September 2025. “We have secured a deal for Ontario families that will significantly reduce child care
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costs for working moms and dads, and that starts today”, said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education. “We were able to deliver a deal for Ontario families that includes billions in additional funding and a longer agreement that respects parents and provides financial support for families.” In order to guarantee the efficient working of the plan, the Canada-Ontario agreement also ensures that the cost of implementing the agreement will continue to be monitored by Canada and Ontario with automatic review in year three of the agreement (2024-25). This automatic review mechanism is the first of its kind in any child care agreement in Canada. Over the course of the agreement, Ontario will be investing $21.6 billion in fullday kindergarten. Together, through the Ontario Child Care Tax Credit (CARE), affordable child care options, and all-day kindergarten, Ontario parents are provided with a full array of options, benefits and supports for early years and child care.
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is issuing a HIGH WATER SAFETY message for all areas. Water levels and flows are declining for most areas of the Rideau Valley Watershed, except for the reservoir lakes which are discussed below. The short-term forecast indicates mostly above zero temperatures and limited precipitation, although there is a possible rain event coming later next week. The snow has melted across the lower watershed, but some snow remains in the upper watershed, near Perth. Parks Canada staff who manage the water levels for the Rideau Canal are carefully watching the water levels in the upper watershed lakes. The water levels in the Up-
per Rideau and Big Rideau Lakes are high but are no longer increasing. The water levels in Bobs and Christie lakes continue to rise due to on-going snowmelt and will be managed depending on the rain amounts next week and inflow responses in both watersheds. Extreme caution should be exercised by everyone when near local waterbodies. Parents should inform their
children of the risks and provide appropriate supervision. Pets should be leashed near all bodies of water. Please contact your municipality if you see any ice jams that are causing localized flooding. This watershed conditions statement is in effect until April 15, 2022 at 5 PM. No further updates will be issued unless the forecast or conditions change.
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The Provincial Service Officer Royal Canadian Legion (Ontario Command) will be visiting the Kemptville Legion on Rueben Crescent during the week of
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We are accepting application for the position of
If you, or anyone you know, have any questions with respect to issues you may have with Veterans Affairs Canada or the Canadian Forces concerning: • Information with respect to Pension entitlements • Assistance in completion of applications for disability claims • VIP Entitlements (grounds maintenace, house keeping) • Appeals to denials of prior claims • Hearing Loss/Tinnitus • Rehabilitation programs available to Canadian Forces personnel and their dependants. • Reassessment of current disability
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Local groups approach fundraising goal to help refugee family
Photo: Audrey Bridge (left) of Rideau Bridge to Canada and Janet Campbell (right), a member of the Ceilidh Girls stand together outside of the Merrickville Blockhouse. Their two organizations are working together to raise money to help support a refugee family escaping Afghanistan. by Thomas Lee Two local organizations are working together to help sponsor a family seeking refuge from Afghanistan. Khatera Saeedi along with her mother, sister and two young children managed to escape the country before the collapse of the government in August of last year. The campaign started last November by the Rideau Bridge To Canada and the Ceilidh Girls, with the help of fundraising, donations, and local groups; recently, the Merrickville Artists’ Guild held an auction which raised
approximately $6,500 for the campaign. After these efforts, the organizations have been able to achieve most of their financial goals, raising $61,000 of the $80,000 they need to help Khatera and her family.“We feel we have to help this family”, said Jane Graham, a member of the Ceilidh Girls. “We watched everything happen on the news and thought we can’t do much, but we can do something and this is what we can do.” Back in Afghanistan, Khatera worked as a journalist for a Canadian funded radio station which focused
on women's rights before moving on to work with the Norwegian Refugee Council. Her mother worked as a human rights attorney and participated in the prosecution of members of the Taliban. Their noble, brave work made the family targets when the government collapsed. Hoping to escape the fate of being sold as wives, or worse, they fled for Kabul a week before American troops made their final withdrawal from the country. On August 30, 2021, when American forces left Afghanistan after over 20 years of war, the Taliban forces were able to quickly
regain control of the country. People fled in panic as the shift in government grew imminent. For days, American cargo jets carried soldiers, equipment, and thousands of new refugees to allied countries such as Greece; this is where Khatera and her family now sit in limbo waiting for their departure to Canada. Once here, they will finally be able to make their way to their new home here with us in Merrickville. Khatera and her family are not the first people looking for a safe and stable life in our small piece of the world away from the horrors of war. Two other families have made Merrickville their home after they escaped the devastating conflict in Syria. Following their arrival, the families quickly became part of our community. Soon, their children will be attending college in the area, with one studying to become a nurse and the other working towards a future in cyber-security. Merrickville has successfully helped families regain their footing after devastating times in the past, and as a community, we can do it again. If you would like to contribute to help Khathera and her family, please get in touch with the Rideau Bridge To Canada at www.merrickville-bridge.ca or donate through the Ottawa community Foundation.
Angel of Guidance Merrickville
I just thought I would share with you this beautiful tribute to the people of Ukraine at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Merrickville with the Angel of Guidance. Our businesses have really stepped up to show their support through fundraising, and the Church's tribute is yet another reflection of the care and compassion to others in need that exists throughout our community. Doug Robertson, CAO/Clerk/Director, Economic Development, Village of Merrickville-Wolford
Ways to help Ukraine
In collaboration with the Merrickville-Wolford Chamber of Commerce, the North Dundas Chamber is providing a way ‘stand with Ukraine’. Individual businesses can choose recipients supporting a Ukrainian cause dear to them (for example: some are donating to Doctors without Borders or Humane Society International). Your direct donation also gives you a charitable tax receipt. Please notify us if you have made a donation, so it can be added to the total amount collected for this initiative. Donations can be made at: www.unitewithukraine.com/donate_today. April 6, 2022
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Community Paramedicine facility showcased
Group photo from left to right, Westport Mayor Robin Jones, Superintendent Jonathan Sylvester, Edwardsburgh Cardinal Mayor Pat Sayeau, Athens Mayor Herb Scott, Leeds and the Thousand Islands Mayor Corinna SmithGatcke (also Joint Services Committee Chair), MPP Steve Clark, Rideau Lakes Mayor Arie Hoogenboom, Paramedic Service Chief Jeff Carss, Warden Roger Haley, Elizabethtown-Kitley Mayor Brant Burrow and Paramedic Service Deputy Chief Kerry Morris. The Community Paramedicine Program has a new home at the North Leeds Paramedic Station. The Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service’s (LGPS) program has been up and running for about a year providing in-home health care and virtual visits to more than 1,000 area residents. Elected officials and staff today announced the Community Paramedicine Program office and training centre is being housed in Frankville in the former Elizabethtown-Kitley Township fire station. “Our government is fixing Ontario’s long-term care system and improving the care seniors receive is a key part of our plan,” said the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and MPP for LeedsGrenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, after touring the location. “The expansion of the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program will support seniors across the Province with the care they need when and where they need it while they wait for a bed in long-term care,” the Minister said. The Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service has received $1.24-million from the Province to operate the Community Paramedicine program
and will receive a total of $3.25-million to continue operation into 2024. Funding is through the Ontario Ministry of Long Term Care as well as the Ministry of Health (Ontario Health) and is based on waitlists of seniors seeking placement in a long-term care home or who are soon to be eligible for long-term care. In 2021, the LGPS Community Paramedic Program enrolled 777 clients. These clients were visited in their homes by a Community Paramedic on 1,688 occasions, in addition to 317 virtual visits. “We now have the resources to reach out and provide care to some of our most vulnerable in the community,” said Warden Roger Haley. Joint Services Committee Chair Corinna Smith-Gatcke, Mayor of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, also praised the program for being accessible, responsive, proactive and safe. “This program leverages the valuable education and expertise of our paramedics to provide community-based health care outside of their emergency response and ambulance transport roles,” Ms. Smith-Gatcke said. Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service Chief Jeff Carss said all Community
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Paramedic resources, along with five paramedic staff and two Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) are housed at the site as it is being renovated. The program provides home visitation service 12 hours per day, seven days a week and phone calls are answered 24/7. The Leeds Grenville program, as well as programs in other parts of the Province, has reduced the number of costly 911 calls, avoidable emergency room hospital visits, and provided additional supports and connections for individuals. “This allows residents to stay at home longer and be healthier and happier,” said Paramedic Service Superintendent Jonathan Sylvester who supervises the program. “The Community Paramedic Program is in the unique position of bringing experienced medical assessments, treatments and ongoing health care inside the homes of Leeds Grenville residents who otherwise struggle to access or navigate the health care system,” he said. Individuals are referred to the program through their home and community care staff, family physician or paramedic. Clinical decision making, community service referrals, communication with health care teams, bloodwork, medication reviews, vaccinations and palliative care are just a few of the areas of expertise delivered through the Community Paramedicine Program. The program also assisted with COVID-19 initiatives by supporting testing, vaccination and monitoring/ care for individuals within their homes. In 2021, LGPS performed 7,543 COVID-19 swabs and delivered 1,929 COVID-19 vaccinations. It also supported several initiatives led by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, Brockville General Hospital and Ontario Health.
Skepticism is warranted regarding prison promises
by Don Sherritt , Past Chair, North Grenville Police Services Board In a December 10, 2021 news release from the Municipality of North Grenville regarding the Eastern Ontario Correctional Complex (EOCC), Mayor Peckford is quoted as saying " the topic of policing costs is still a major concern to members of our community as it has been for Council from the start of these conversations. Our community expressed these concerns loud and clear during the community engagement session hosted by the Ministry of the Solicitor General on November 17.” The news release was accompanied by the release of a letter to the Solicitor General, Sylvia Jones, in which Mayor Peckford states, “It is critical that we have confidence from the start that any and all costs – including policing costs – will be borne by the Province, as stated from the outset.” Although Minister Jones’ letter in response has not been made public, Mayor Peckford kindly provided me a copy of
the letter dated February 9, 2022. In her email to me, the Mayor noted that the Minister failed to respond to her request regarding policing costs and wrote, “I have expressed my disappointment in the lack of response directly to Minister Jones as well as to Minister Steve Clark. For reasons only Minister Jones can provide, she chose not to respond directly to the Mayor's clear request. By refusing to do so, the Minister has for all intents and purposes confirmed that the taxpayers of North Grenville will be on the hook for policing costs. So, what about the other commitments and promises made? During the November community engagement session, Minister Clark made a commitment to meet with the residents of North Grenville and yet no meeting has been announced. Minister Clark and provincial staff have repeatedly touted an open and transparent process, an assertion that does not square with people reporting their access
to information requests have been refused by the Province. Ministry staff stated numerous times that the taxpayers of North Grenville would not be responsible for any costs associated with the EOCC; considering what we now know about policing costs, this has proven not to be true. I am also very concerned about the Province’s ‘commitment’ to cover the projected $13 million portion of the wastewater treatment plant expansion required solely for the needs of the EOCC. Based on the Solicitor General’s dismissive response to our Mayor, I believe it is now time for the Mayor and all Council members, with the support of North Grenville residents, to openly challenge the accuracy of these promises. Further, without true transparency and formal agreements backing up the Province’s loose statements, I would call on Mayor Peckford and her Council colleagues to reconsider their stated support for the EOCC.
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73’s have their eyes on the prize by the sportsguy Navan Grads hosted the Kemptville 73’s for the third time in March, hoping to continue their winning streak. The 73’s mounted a strong run for a significant spot in the playoffs as they posted a 5-2 victory. Tyler Laureault with Carter Garvie received the nod as starters for their clubs. Garvie was replaced with Ben West for the Grads after tweaking his lower body at 18:41 of the first. The first frame remained scoreless, with the only marks on the board were on the penalty side. Navan Joshua Beiles, with helpers from Hogue and Hall, opened the second for Navan at 3:58. Lammi penetrated the zone with Logue in tow to find Jeff Taylor in the slot to even it at 5:24. Tie breaker for 73’s came on PP, when Beaudry pinching the line to chip it to Brazier up the wall, back to Nathan Merrett PPG on point into the mesh at 6:06. Kemptville kept coming when Krulicki combined with Taylor to open Ty Whyte in the trapezoid to bury it at 9:03. Tic tac toe from Larkin to York onto the tape of Hunter Brazier’s stick to drive it home at 15:04 to give Kemptville a 4 goal lead. Ryan Burke assisted by Orpana and Hogue at 8:11 for the Grads to mount a comeback, which was a losing effort as Kemptville recorded a 5-2 final. Kemptville and Navan even up 30 all for SOG, with the 73’s capping 1 PP on 7 attempts and the Grads 1 marker on 5 efforts.
The Tuesday evening excursion to meet with the Lumber Kings of Pembroke was a one sided 4-1 win for Kemptville. Excellent 200 footer exhibition for both squads trying to take advantage of each other’s missteps so they can draw first blood. Initial twenty closed out scoreless with Kemptville 2 PP without results and one could sense the next period would be much more aggressive. Chase Lammi PPG pulled the trigger after Larkin cycling low to Beaudry on the point to commence the second twenty at 4:20 to scratch the sheet for the 73’s. Lumber Kings responded to tie it in the final twenty miler as Jesse Kirkby assisted by Zwirecki and Jordan at 4:28. A give and go from Lammi to Savignac to allow Patrick J Larkin to drive the rubber home at 4:53 for the tie breaker and open the flood gates to the sin bin and Kemptville connect with 2 more markers. Krulicki forced the play pushing the puck to Taylor and Hunter Brazier disposed the garbage into the back of the net at 14:42. Pembroke pulled their stopper at 16:53 for extra attacker and Krulicki stretched it out to Larkin to Chase Lammi off the wall for a bullseye and second strike of the night at 17:05. Kemptville outgunned their opponent by 41 to 28 with only 1 PPG on 8 opportunities to post a 4-1 winner and move up the standings. Back to back battle on the road to face the Renfrew Wolves on Wednesday night
for a second go around was a successful result with a 5-2 walkaway. Brendan Hill PPG with helpers from Johnson and Parent on a PP counted first in the initial frame for Renfrew at 11:37. Kemptville rebounded when Merrett transitioned to Savignac up the wing, across to Chase Lammi in the lane to make it even at 12:22. Savignac combined with Campeau with a reverse to Nathan Merrett holding the line for the tie breaker at 4:06. The Wolves came out in the last twenty to even it when Jakob Kalin, assisted by Garcia with Scullion found open space at 7:16. The 73’s with man advantage through the neutral zone tape to tape from Savignac across to Whyte and over to Chase Lammi PPG at the top of the circle to break the tie and give him his second goal of the contest at 9:41. Kemptville with another PP as Houle pushed the line to Brazier magic hands unto Jeff Taylor PPG for the go ahead at 14:42. Renfrew pulled Craig for extra attacker at 16:09 and Kemptville capitalized with ENG after Campeau advanced with Lammi to stretch out Devon Savignac at 19:24 to make it a 5-2 final. Both clubs ran up 38 SOG with Kemptville on 6 PP for 2 results and Renfrew on 4 with 1 success. Renfrew Wolves would meet Kemptville 73’s for a third and final time before the playoffs on Friday evening. After the Wolves being smoked 5-2 on Wednesday evening they are in the 73’s house seeking revenge.
Renfrew struck first to open the contest at 9:40 when Christopher Hocevar buried a rebound, assisted from Clattenburg and Scullion. Lammi attacked the zone to Savignac who slipped it to Benjamin Campeau to slip it between post and stopper at 19:54 to make it one all. Kemptville on PK in the second stanza with the tenacity of Krulicki onto Jeff Taylor tape to rifle it home for SHG at 4:41 for tie breaker. John Enright from Slack at 16:12 for the Wolves to tie it again. Breakdown on coverage to give Christopher Hocevar his second with helpers from Brighton and Clattenburg to make it 3 - 2 for Renfrew at 16:31. Last twenty belonged to the goalies at both ends to keep each team honest and closed out scoreless with the Wolves 3-2 victory. Renfrew only outshooting Kemptville by 29 to 27 and both having 5 unsuccessful PP. Jason York summed it up best,“Game could have went either way I think both teams were a little tired,a lot of hockey for our league with all the games. Many injured players on the ice for both clubs. Our goalie was excellent once again, which is a great sign heading into the playoffs”. Sunday matinee on 73’s ice will feature the Rockland Nationals to wind up the regular season. Hockey with edge…see you around the wall.
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Two varieties of Mergansers - Common and Hooded This week has seen a few different Spring arrivals, despite the changeable and quite cold weather! Previously, I had a fleeting glimpse of a Bluebird but we have also had some Cedar Waxwings in the garden over the past week and a flock of Redwing Blackbirds. However, the birds that I have seen are not just confined to the domestic garden variety in our neighbourhood, but some are of the Water Fowl type. One April 6, 2022
morning I stopped at the end of our road to watch some of the migratory Canada Geese come in to the creek for a brief respite on their way to the North. On another morning, whilst venturing out for breakfast at a restaurant by the St Lawrence, I made sure that I had my camera with me and wasn't wrong in my decision. Whilst eating, I spotted movement out beyond the shore ice, which turned out to be two varieties
of Mergansers,Common and Hooded. Most of my pictures were taken at a distance, but once we had finished breakfast, I ventured out along a jetty to get some better views of them. A pair of Hooded Mergansers very obligingly landed on the water by an adjacent jetty which allowed me to get some really good views and pictures of them both before they flew off. Prior to seeing them. I got a view of one of the Common Mergansers just after she dived and surfaced with a fish in her beak. What a treat, both for her and me! Hopefully this cold weather will disappear very soon and we can start to enjoy some sort of Spring and Summer. Stay safe and well Cheers, John Baldwin
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Some women say, “You only know a place well if you know where the restrooms are located.” They’re suffering from urinary incontinence (UI). They know if they delay too long, there’ll be an accident. But there are ways to correct this nerve-racking problem. A report from the University of California claims that only one in four women with this trouble seeks help. This is due to embarrassment and the common but illogical notion that it is part of aging. Another account from the Journal of the American Medical Association is hard to believe. It says that 17 percent of women ages 20 and older have moderate or severe UI. This number doubles for women over 60 years of age! There are two main types of UI. Urge incontinence is an overwhelming desire to urinate immediately. As goes the old saying, “If you don’t go when you’ve got to go, by the time you go, you’ve already gone!” The other type, stress incontinence, occurs due to increased abdominal pressure from lifting a heavy object, coughing or exercising. The muscles of the urethra, the small tube that carries urine to the outside, are too weak to stop the flow of urine. So how can women with UI prevent this embarrassment? One prime treatment has stood the test of time. In 2019, a study reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine analyzed 84 clinical trials on both urge and stress incontinence. It found that changing lifestyle and behaviour was more effective for these disorders than medication. An exercise known as the Kegel exercise builds up muscles surrounding the urethra. Patients are advised to squeeze their muscles as if they want to stop the flow of urine for 10 seconds, done ten times, three times a day. How long it takes to get results depends on the degree of damage to the muscles. If made part of the daily routine, results should be seen in two months. But Kegel exercises must go along with timed voiding. This means that during the day, trips to the bathroom to void must be made every two or three hours. It’s also necessary to keep drinking water. Cutting back on alcohol and caffeinated drinks is helpful. Losing excess weight is good advice as well. A report in the New England Journal of Medicine showed this pays dividends. Obese women who enrolled in a weight-loss program enjoyed a 47 percent improvement in UI compared to 27 percent in the control group. And stop smoking. Good sense tells us that coughing can’t be helpful for fighting UI. Plus studies show smokers lose 20 years of life! If all fails, your doctor will suggest drugs that can help to reduce bladder spasms. But some of these drugs cause constipation, in which case, use of high-dose vitamin C can ease it. The use of a vaginal pessary that repositions the urethra may also be an option. Many women with UI suffer from thinning of the vaginal lining due to a lack of estrogen. So, ask your doctor if he or she would consider adding a vaginal estrogen gel for a few months. Surgery is the last resort. Bulking agents can be injected around the urethra to thicken the area and help to control the leakage. Several different operations can be done. Some require an abdominal incision. Or a small incision in the vagina to insert synthetic material underneath the urethra to change its angle. Remember Rome was not built in a day. Nor will weak bladder muscles be rebuilt without consistent daily efforts. Sign-up at www.docgiff.com to receive our weekly enewsletter. For comments, contact-us@docgiff.com. Follow us on Instagram @docgiff and @diana_gifford_jones
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The Cottage lifestyle in Canada is more popular than ever
The cottage lifestyle has soared in popularity over the past two years, with a real estate boom linked to the newly-established remote work model that emerged as a result of pandemic, coupled with the desire to escape the rising costs of city living. The demand for a cottage escape has caused record-breaking property sales, extreme low inventory and an increased demand for cottage rentals this summer. Offering a tranquil escape featuring stunning waterside views, the cottage vacation is expected to remain a popular trend for 2022, but rising prices and a scarcity of listings on the market could mean greater competition for available properties. With the May 24 long weekend kick-off to cottage season just around the corner, prospective cottagers will need to act early to enjoy a cottage rental or ownership. To help those seeking a cottage escape this summer, Cottage Life magazine editor, Michelle Kelly, and the Cottage Life Show are sharing some tips and strategies to navigate the ever-popular market. Cottage Sharing: Pooling resources with family or friends can help turn a cottage dream into a reality. More and more people are opting for sharing as a way to get into the market. It may seem obvious, but you must consider who it is you’re joining forces with. Before even beginning to look for a cottage with another party, first explore all the issues that may come up between co-owners. That’s where a sharing agreement comes into play. It’s in everyone’s best interests to agree beforehand on how to use the cottage, on dividing up duties and responsibilities, and on general practices. Be as detailed as possible with the agreement, April 6, 2022
and remember to ask all the “what if” questions (“what if someone dies?”, “what if one of us remarries?”, “what if one of us wishes to sell?”). Build a Bunkie: For those with some basic building skills, or who know a great handyman, a bunkie – a small, cabin-like structure that comes in a DIY kit – can offer a more affordable solution. Consider buying a plot of land to build on. It’s important to note, research is essential to ensure the land is suitable for a cottage escape – consider zoning, local bylaws, floodplains and more with the help of an experienced local realtor. Bunkies can also serve as an expansion, offering space for the next generation at the family cottage. However, because they aren’t a part of the main building, these structures aren’t automatically covered in some basic cottage insurance packages—and when they are, that coverage is limited. Be sure to speak with an insurance provider to understand the options. Buy a Fractional: Here’s how fractional ownership works: a development company or resort builds the cottage and the ownership is divided into shares, most commonly 10, which includes a deed to the property. Each of the 10 shares is entitled to five weeks: one fixed week in the summer, and the other four spread throughout the year. The other owners also get five weeks and the leftover two weeks are for property maintenance. An annual maintenance fee covers cleaning and upkeep, utilities, property taxes, insurance, and the services of a property manager. Look Beyond the Popular Cottage Regions: Canada has no shortage of lakes and rivers. While listings are scarce and current prices might be too high for many in some of the most popular cottage regions, those with the ability to work remotely should consider looking further afield. If
working remotely is the plan, be sure to check for a suitable internet connection before making an offer. Province Hop: A faraway place may be an alternative solution, but be sure to factor in travel costs and the time commitment. When it comes to buying out of province, realtors are noticing the trend: some are buying traditional homes to use as recreational properties while others are purchasing actual cottages. Rent in Different Regions: With limited listings, getting into the market this year might be tough. Renting may prove to be a more accessible option for those looking to break into the cottage lifestyle. Plus, it’s a great way to research different areas and discover which ones you love the most before taking the plunge into ownership. To learn more about the cottage industry, including more information on getting into the market, best practices for investment rentals, succession planning, realtors, builders and contractors, small structures and ecofriendly solutions as well as to discover the latest in watercraft, docks, water toys, outdoor furniture, and décor, visit the Cottage Life Show. The Ottawa Cottage Life and Backyard Show will take place April 22-24 at EY Centre. Tickets are on sale at cottagelife.com/shows.
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by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville The making of the “right” Chili has become an obsession. We have Chili competitions and all those who participate have their own “secret” recipe. Some folks use chunks of beef, others ground chuck. Spices vary widely and if you are interested, you can actually become an expert in Chili taste testing. Personally, I think it’s a lot more fun cooking up your own batch and the advantage of Chili is that you can enjoy it all year round. One thing you have to watch for is the fat content in Chilis. This recipe, Gobbler Chili, cuts down on fat by using a very underrated commodity, ground turkey. A health food, maybe?
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