The appeal for a Judicial Review of the province’s decision is based on the assertion that the decision itself was illegal, as it contravened provincial law and the Municipality of North Grenville’s Official Plan.
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The joint statement by CAPP and JOG reads, in part: “Through our legal research, our firm has determined that when the provincial government announced in August 2020 that it planned to build a correctional complex on farmland of the former Kemptville Agricultural College they broke the law by not abiding by its own Provincial Policy Statement and the local Official Plan, as it is obliged to do under the Planning Act.”
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The Judicial Review “is challenging the legality of the decision and is seeking a Prohibition Order that will save the farmland and several farm buildings located on the property by stopping the construction of the proposed prison”. The full press release and backgrounder to the appeal is published in this issue of the Times. We will continue to provide updates on the Municipality’s response to the move by CAPP and JOG, as well as any actions taken by the Office of the Solicitor General on the matter.
The Kemptville Farmers Market had a special ceremony before the market opened last weekend. Just before noon, a "Big Reveal" took place to present to the public a mural that was painted by several members of the North Grenville Arts Guild [NGAG]. The mural idea was suggested by the Market’s Board to the Guild, which put a call out to their members to submit a design. Four entries were received and the KFM was able to A beautiful day for a "BIG REVEAL" make a selection. Amy Sanchez was the liaison between the Market and the Guild and budget for the project ensured that the standards were set for artists. Jayne Couch-Molony explained why this was so important. "The KFM Board of Directors accepted the proposed budget because it included a very minimal artist fee and a donation to the North Grenville Arts. This way it establishes a payment for the services, and respect for the services. The Art Groups in North Grenville would like to develop an industry where an artist and a person looking for an art service can become more of a transaction and build the growing art culture of North Grenville."MayorPeckford thanked the NGAG for their contribution to the mural, and also mentioned "how proud the community is of the Farmers Market that has survived and thrived through the pandemic". Jim Beveridge was also thanked for his support in providing a central location for the vendors to come every Sunday for six months of the year to sell their goods and goodies. "This piece of art is a tribute to his generosity and the community’s generosity", said the Mayor. Tammy Keith, the President of the NGAG, thanked the members who put in over 120 hours to complete the project. As the countdown started, the Guild, Council members, and Jim Beveridge were behind the mural ready to drop the cloth. The mural captured the significant representation of our community and will be displayed on the bandstand located in the corner of the B&H parking lot year round. by Ashley Sloan
As a summer student working at Beth Donovan Hospice Mae admits that it wasn’t exactly what she expected. “Being a part of the Hospice is a refreshing reminder that you are in control of your own life. Nothing, not even an illness can change that. Being a summer student, I quickly learned this during my first time attending Day Hospice. Day Hospice is where palliative clients come in to be with others in a relaxing environment. It was truly amazing to be with people who were near death but were still filled with so much life and joy. Anyone can be a part of this.” The Hospice believes that one of the key ways to expand their service is to involve the community. If you have any questions or want to know more about volunteering or contributing to hospice, we encourage you to make your way over to the library on august 25th from 1-3pm. You can learn about the Hospice, what they offer to the community and how you can get involved. We hope to see you there!.
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Recently, Grahame’s Bakery and Salamanders of Kemptville supported the annual Ottawa art show sponsored by the Mental Illness Caregivers Association (MICA). MICA is a non-profit organization made up of family members, caregivers, and consumers who ensures that family caregivers have awareness and access to resources that provide meaningful support for themselves and lifelong care for their loved ones suffering from mental illness. The MICA Annual Art Show rebounded after two years of shut-down due to the Covid pandemic. It was held in beautiful Strathcona Park along the Rideau River. The show was very well attended, including a visit from the North Grenville Arts Guild Executive and members. For more information on MICA and how you can be involved, go to www. micaontario.com. by Saman Shaikh, RD., M.Sc., Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Summer is the best time to explore the Farmer's Markets in your area. Spring and summer in Ontario are amazing growing seasons for local farmers, and your neighbourhood farmer's market is a great place to get these lovely local treasures directly from them. When you buy at the farmer's market, the transaction is directly between you and the producer, so you're eliminating the grocery store as the middle-man. This way, you can get fresh and tasty food, support your local economy, and help reduce greenhouse emissions. If you're a producer or vendor, farmer's markets are a great way to showcase and sell your products directly to your customers for the same benefits. At farmer's markets, you can find a wide vaBritish Tea for KDH
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The British Tea is part of the Home on the Farm Quilt Show which is taking place at the WB George building in the Kemptville Campus. Cost for entry to the Show is $10 cash at the door. The full British Tea experience is $20/person, or if you’d rather just stop by for a tea/coffee break with an overflowing plateful of desserts, the cost is $5/person. We also offer take-out options. Many of the seating times are sold out, so please call soon for reservations. You can call Linda at 613-258-4581, or email kdh_volunteer@kdh.on.ca. We look forward to seeing you!
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Grahame’s Bakery and Salamander of Kemptville booths at the Ottawa Art Show Summer means Farmers Markets riety of fresh, in season fruits, vegetables, herbs, as well as local meats, eggs, dairy, fish, and legumes. There are also other products available, such as beverages, preserves, honey, arts and crafts, and prepared food and baked good vendors. There may also be vendors showcasing foods and products from different cultures, giving you the opportunity to try something new. When you go the farmer's market, not only do you get the social experience of exploring and being involved in what your local community has to offer, the local vendors at markets are also a wealth of knowledge in the products they sell. For food products, they can give you excellent advice about storing and cooking methods, or to help you grow or produce yourForown.more information, visit our website at healthunit.org, call us at 1-800-660-5853 or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. To find a farmer's market in your area, visit sontario.com.farmersmarket-
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Dear Editor, I was amazed at the speed in which they are setting up for the International Plowing Match. The Hydro is up in a matter or 2 to 3 weeks! I've been to the event years ago and plan to go to this one as well. It occurred to me though: if they can do something like that as fast as they are, then why couldn't they dig a well and have Clearford put in a water/sewer system like they have at Fetherston Park not far outside of town. You could allow tiny homes and small structures and have a small community set up in no time. People would not have to live in their cars or abandoned trailers etc. and others could afford the housing costs. Amazing what we can do when we really want to. Our Governments talk a lot about the issue. Maybe they should just get out of the way and let us solve the problems ourselves.
Reading that Sarah Godwin is portrayed as a militant, angry person without a cause, is rather disappointing. She stands up for a community that is often disparaged because of the people they love and that a shrinking number of Canadians have problems accepting. Read the stats of teenage LGBTQ+ kids committing suicide if you want to feel the import of this discrimination. Their sexuality is no more their choice than ours is. I go to church and read the Bible and I can understand how Sarah is unhappy with one of the branches of the church excluding a group of people she cares for and that we should all care for. The churches, in general, are changing as their understanding grows and are becoming more aware of the different people in its community.
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Sharon Cote Dear Editor, Brandon did a great job writing the article, “I'm sorry I don't work here”. I had a couple of chuckles from it. I must say I DO NOT like self checkout, even though I have been told by store managers the employees DO NOT lose their jobs but are redirected to other departments of the store. If anyone believes that, I have an iceberg for sale. Tell me how many of us have wandered aimlessly around a department store looking for a sales clerk because an article we wish to purchase does not have a price tag? When a person walks up to a self checkout, they better have a university degree in "how to maneuver through the monster before you". While a human being sitting around at the checkout area waiting for someone to make a mistake at the self checkout so that person can come over and correct it while 15 people, hungry and wanting to just get home for supper at the end of a very long, stressful day, has to come to the self-checkout to "override" the beast. Would it be a lot quicker for the human being to be actually working the cash. Oh I get it..... machines don't require a paycheck, company health benefits, sick or vacation leave, and if the machine breaks down, then a service person can be called to fix it. Another human being interfering with the workings of a machine. So to all those people who think these "self checkouts" are the bees knees, watch what happens when your high school age child tries to land a part time job to put money away for university books and tuition, not to mention a bed and meal plan at saidGladuniversity.I'mretired, as I search the grocery and department stores for a "human being" sales individual I can smile at and tell, "thank you very much for bagging my groceries".Oldand Grumpy in North Grenville, Josephine Herman
To begin with, it is based on the original decision to build a prison, and how that decision was reached and announced by the SOLGEN’s office. It has always been the position of the Times that this was the aspect of the entire case that was most objectionable, literally and practically. The complete lack of consultation with either the municipality or the community, is what should have been the basis for complaint by the municipality from the beginning.Thenew Appeal is based on the claimed illegality of that decision-making process, as it contravened both provincial law and the North Grenville Official Plan, which does not allow for land zoned agricultural to be used for a prison. The appeal also claims that the use of the land for use as a prison also contravenes the Planning Act, clauses of which also protect agricultural land. The Planning Act also provides that ministers “shall consult with” municipalities affected by their decisions. In spite of the doubts expressed during the course of this controversy, it is clear that there was no such consultation before the announcement of the prison was made by the provincial government.Thefact of this Appeal does not mean that it is based on sound legal grounds, whatever the analysis of the lawyers hired by CAPP and JOG may say, of course. There has been some question raised by local experts about the quality of much of the farmland not being of a good standard, and that the College did not utilise it for that reason. That remains to be argued under the Appeal. The argument is also raised in the Appeal that the land is unceded Algonquin territory, something that has been confirmed by the Draft Agreement on the Algonquin Land Claim entered into by the Canadian Government in 2012. As unsurrendered Indigenous territory, there is an onus on the Province of Ontario to consult and negotiate with the Algonquin Nation on future uses of the tract in question.There are a number of legal issues involved in the Judicial Appeal process that will be decided by the courts and not by either party. But there are also issues that will be raised by this initiative which will be more immediately relevant to this community. It has been the constant position of the NG Mayor and Council that they had no power to do anything to change the provincial decision: the SOLGEN’s office, and MPP Steve Clark, agreed and declared that it was a fait accompli. There would be no going back. And it is true that municipal government had to take into account other aspects and issues in their relations with the Ford Government. Taking a hard stand against the prison might jeopardise other projects needing provincial funding. That is a fair point, in spite of politically necessary denials on all sides. But anyone with any experience of politics knows that such threats and implications are part and parcel of that strange world, even if no-one will say it openly. In addition, Mayor and Council cannot be faulted for believing the assurances given by Steve Clark and the SOLGEN about new and exciting economic opportunities and jobs which the prison would bring to North Grenville. And, although these have been shown to be, let’s say, inaccurate, they continue to be repeated by Clark even recently during the provincial election. The issue of increased policing and taxation costs have been raised by the municipality, and their position made clear. But opponents would say that the truth about those provincial statements have also been debunked and it is time for Mayor and Council to say so publicly. One other point that this appeal raises: could the municipality have taken this step? CAPP and JOG are voluntary groups using their own money to fund this action, as well as the many Freedom of Information requests they have (ineffectually) pursued. Could, or should, the municipality have paid for these and other moves to force the province to reveal the facts and stats connected with the proposed prison? Or is it better that these moves have been undertaken by residents, by community groups, rather than through government agency? Does the municipality have the power to take court action such as this one? There needs to be a clear and transparent statement by the municipality about what exactly is their position on all of these things. There has been constant talks, not always in friendly terms, between the municipality and the province. The results of these talks needs to be made known to the people of North Grenville, especially in the context of a municipal election. Mayor Peckford met with the Solicitor General this week at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ottawa, specifically concerning the prison and policing costs associated with it. Will she and her Council colleagues make a public statement about where those discussions have led? The action by CAPP and JOG is significant, but only potentially game-changing. Their statements give one side, and one analysis of the legal position. It will be fascinating indeed, to see and hear the response of the Province in the courts, not to mention the final judgment as it will be handed down at some point. Like the song says: “I fought the Law...and the Law won”. And there is an important point to make: will there be a decision before the election in October, or will this still be hanging over that process. That seems unfair on all sides, so let’s hope the courts can deal with the case in a speedy and conclusive fashion.
Brent Keating Dear Editor, "Where do the children play?" Kids have had fun on Canada Day in the past without bouncy castles. I generally appreciate and enjoy Peter Johnson's letters. They are amusing and informative, however... I wonder if Peter has friends and family who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+; possibly not or (I hope) he would have been reluctant to write the OpEd on Aug. 4. If the afore-mentioned acronym was replaced with a racist one, how would he feel or respond? Let's imagine a church that thinks only white people should be included in its congregation. Most Canadians have concluded that racism is unacceptable. Innate sexuality which is other than straight is something relatively new to a lot of us, despite the fact it's been around forever. It takes time to absorb new ideas, especially if we grew up with specific beliefs about how things work. If we substitute racial identities for sexual identities, and a church that doesn't approve of non-white people donated a bouncy castle to the celebration of Canada's big day, would we be happy to accept it? I could see the consequences of this blatant discrimination.
The Application with the Divisional Court of Ontario for a Judicial Review of the Ontario government’s proposed plan is a major initiative and has real ramifications on a number of levels.
In a week of big news from all over the world, we have a major story breaking in our own community with the announcement by CAPP and JOG of their legal appeal against the province’s plans for a prison in Kemptville. On a side note: some people object to the word “prison”, preferring the more palatable “correctional facility”. However, one of the Solicitor General’s people used the word “prison in one of the few public relations exercises they put on, so that makes the term acceptable usage.
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Churches are recognizing that many of these Canadians have the same love of Christ as 'straight' people (many other religions are opening up the same way) and Sarah is bravely speaking up for a community that is often silenced and I applaud her for that.
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Dear Editor, Re "Serial Knitter Strikes Again" I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for all the kind comments about the dolls. I am truly grateful it had such a positive impact on the community. With all the negativity, it feels good to be able to put a smile on someone's face! Although I do wish to remain anonymous (it is more fun that way!). My hiding partner in crime and I are already looking forward to next year!
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Ed Norman Dear Editor, With regards to Brandon Mayer’s article in a recent NG Times about a virtual public meeting on a Transit Plan for North Grenville, there was one particular item that I found disturbing. I was the member of the public that he referred to who posited the question regarding the integration of this plan with the Provincial Transit Plan that was supposed to be undertaken by the Province of Ontario because of the proposed Correctional Centre that it wants to foist onto our community. The presentation by the consultant clearly showed that we do not have much of a transit plan currently. That having a public transit system was one of the Provincial criteria required for choosing a location for their unwanted and unnecessary jail, there are many of us wondering why the lack of said system was ignored by the Province, and also why our own Council did not see fit to point this out to the Province, and ask them why this particular item was ignored. (Not that there weren’t other criteria that were also ignored). It was left to the community to ask these kind of questions, and, to this date, absolutely none have been answered by either level of government. So much for an open and transparentAnyway,process.myquestion regarding the Provincial Transit Plan was answered by the Mayor, and she told us that she didn’t expect much of an answer from the Province for about 2 years. Well, it has already been some considerable time since this travesty of a correctional centre was announced, and we seem to have zero information on how the friends and families of the 235 people that are being incarcerated in this facility are going to get here by public transport . What was also concerning was that the consultant knew absolutely nothing about the proposed correctional facility, nor where it was to be located. You have to wonder why they were not given this information, seeing as there will be a significant impact on ridership. One of the options presented contained a bus link to the Ottawa LRT system from Kemptville. As the people that are planned to be incarcerated here are those who would have been incarcerated in the Ottawa Correctional Centre, the ridership on this link alone would see significant increases over and above the community needs. You could be forgiven for wondering why this information was withheld from the consultant, because once these people get delivered to whatever hub is decided upon, they will still need to get from it to the jail location. I’m not sure how anyone could develop a transit plan without knowledge like this. You could also wonder if we aren’t spending our local tax money on a plan that the Province should have done before deciding to put their jail Buthere.then, we have a local election coming in October. Some questions for the candidates, maybe? Colin KemptvilleCreasey,
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Dear Editor, On July 25, I had to go to the Kemptville District Hospital’s Emergency department due to a horrendous but temporary medical condition . The doctors and nurses were compassionate and proficient. I thank them very much. I was subsequently stabilized and sent to the Ottawa General Hospital and their staff were excellent too. All our doctors and nurses are overworked and undervalued. Thanks again. Carl Cannon Dear Editor, I'd like to thank Steve Gabell for his civil response in the Aug. 11 Times to my letter questioning climate change alarmism. It is refreshing to have a discussion without name calling, insults, and other hateful remarks. Nevertheless, the only counter argument he provides is the Genetic Fallacy of judging the source of the evidence rather than its content. From his response, it seems Mr. Gabell spent more time looking into the background of the web sites I provided, rather than the science on display there. He then offers his own sources, including the CBC and BBC, both well known as typical media outlets who publish only the official narratives on major issues, including thisMr.one.Gabell's last reference is the IPCC, which has its own biases. Its mandate is to explore the impacts of human activity on climate, and their effects. It shows no interest in the positive effects of climate change, and limited interest in other factors influencing climate. The IPCC puts considerable faith in climate models which are known to be inaccurate. Yes, the IPCC collects all sorts of science, but they do so selectively, emphasizing the negative effects of CO2 on the planet. Fortunately there are many other scientists who examine the wider evidence and draw different conclusions.However, it is not the IPCC I have a problem with; rather it is the alarmists who go way beyond what the IPCC actually reports, to hype climate change as an existential emergency for humans and the planet's very survival. The hand-wringing in public about pending sealevel rise, runaway storms and heat waves, floods and other alarmist tropes is largely unfounded. Or rather, those fears are founded on extrapolations of the IPCC's worst-case scenarios that everyone (including the IPCC) agree are unrealistic. Recall how alarmist predictions over the past few decades have proven false. So yes, the web sites I offered to balance the alarmist narrative are doubtless biased, but then so are the sources Mr. Gabell offers. As usual, the key is to look at sources on all sides and find the most-likely middle path of reason. Climate change is real, but to repeat my questions: When has the climate not been changing? And when was the climate ideal, and how do you know that? Finally, thanks to the Times for allowing contrasting viewpoints to be published!
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SAFETYROADinNORTHGRENVILLE Fatal collision On August 12, 2022 at around 4:45 a.m. officers from the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Leeds and Grenville Emergency Services, responded to a two vehicle collision involving a tractortrailer and a passenger car. The collision occurred on the Highway 416 on-ramp in the investigation.calledInvestigators,wasdriverintractor-traileroftionTownship.Edwardsburgh-CardinalPreliminaryinvestiga-hasrevealedthedriverthepassengercarandwereinvolvedaheadoncollision.Theofthepassengercarpronouncedatscene.OPPTechnicalCollision(TCI)weretoassistwiththeTheHighway 416 on-ramp remains closed and detours are in place. Police continue to investigate the cause of the collision. by David Shanahan In a previous issue, we reported that the latest proposal for the reorganisation of Police Services Boards in the United Counties allocated one PSB between North Grenville and MerrickvilleWolford. However, North Grenville CAO, Gary Dyke, has now informed us that that is not the case. The proposed changes involve a single PSB for the municipality, and a change in the makeup
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The proposed prison, and Council’s handling of the issue, will be a topic that will certainly be raised in the upcoming municipal elections in October, as other items in this issue will confirm.
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Police Services Board for North Grenville of the“TheBoard.most recent submission to SOLGEN [Solicitor General’s Office] has NG having a stand alone board and not sharing one with Merrickville-Walford. The NG submission would also increase the size of the Board to 7 members to facilitate a greater level of community representation (i.e. non-elected representation).”As reported previously, the changes in the PSB setup has implications for policing costs as they relate to the planned prison in Kemptville, and Gary provided an update on how the municipality is approaching that issue. “I would also note that as Mayor Peckford stated, municipal Council continue to advise the Solicitor General that Council are opposed to any policing cost increases to MNG as a result of the new facility. I can advise that we received confirmation this past week that Mayor Peckford’s request to present this position to the new SG - Michael Kerzner – has been scheduled for August 16 at the upcoming AMO conference. I would also note that this issue has been a consistent topic of discussion between Mayor Peckford and the former SG Sylvia Jones as well as between my office and senior SOLGEN staff members.”
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Election 2022: Nearly time to decide should acquaint themselves with the rules and requirements governing Third Party advertising. The last day to register in that category is Friday, October 21. The elections will take place on Monday, October 24, between 10 am and 8 pm. For those wishing to vote on-line or by phone, eligible electors in North Grenville will be mailed a Voter Information Letter beginning in mid-September that will provide voters with a PIN (Personal Identification Number) as well as a website address and a telephone number that will be available for casting ballots between 10 am on October 17 and 8 pm on October 24. Electors will be required to visit the website or phone the telephone number and enter the provided PIN, as well as their date of birth. The system will match the PIN to the date of birth confirming elector identity and the appropriate ballot will then be provided.Electorsin MerrickvilleWolford can expect to receive Individual PINs approximately seven (7) to fourteen (14) days prior to the first voting day. Information about all aspects of the municipal elections can be found on the municipal websites for each municipality, and residents should also make sure their names appear on the official Voters List by logging into voterlookup.ca, where they can confirm or update their electoral information; add an elector name to an address; and change school support.
7August 18, 2022 The North Grenville Times The Voice of North Grenville www.ngtimes.ca THOMAS M. BYRNE Barrister and Solicitor General 222613.258.1277tom@tmblaw.caWillsRealEstatesFamilyCorporatePractice/CommercialLawEstate&PowersofAttorneyPrescottSt.,Kemptville We Listen. We care. We are local. Think you might have some hearing loss? Call today to book a free hearing assessment! Already have hearing aids? Join our Battery Club and we’ll clean and adjust your hearing aids. You’ll also receive a 6-month supply of batteries for FREE! Call for details. • FREE hearing tests • FREE battery club • HearingRechargeableAids • Newest Hearing Aid Technology • Sell and Service all Brands in Canada • Local - Independent • Accept all Insurance and FundingGovernmentPlans We’ll even match any Ontario competitor’s price! Need hearing aids? Call today for a free demonstration of the latest hearing aids. Karen and Amber are funding experts and will help you maximize any available funding, so you pay the least amount out of your own pocket. Local, Expert Service to take care of you along the way.
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While COVID seems to be fading away, there are still entry requirements for destinations around the world, which can put you at risk of being turned away when you arrive at your destination. "Which countries require a negative antigen test versus the ones which only require vaccine records? It's hard to keep track, but we've taken the guesswork out of travel for our clients." Endless flight cancellations have left many passengers stranded and without a plan to get home. Scott and his team know the ins and outs of the airline industry. "The average person might not know or understand the terms and conditions, but it's my job to know and to use my expertise to help out clients when they need it Thinkmost."having a personal travel manager is an extravagance reserved for luxury travellers? Not so, he says. "We can actually end up saving our clients money, by avoiding costly mistakes, finding the best price on your flights, and taking advantage of relationships with partners around the world."
Scott says there are a few reasons why travellers are coming back to experts for help."We love travel," he says, "and we also love helping others discover the possibilities out there in the world. But we get it: researching takes time and you're busy doing everything else in your life. This is our full-time job!" So, while a vacation may be much needed, you can do without all the hassles that go with planning. A personal travel manager will find the best flight options, accommodation to suit your tastes, and excursions that are right for you. In addition, Scott says, "We're constantly visiting new hotels and meeting with travel partners around the world. It helps us keep on top of what's out there so we can recommend the best experiences for our clients."
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It's true that online flight vendors, Airbnb, and other platforms have made it easier than ever to plan your own travel. But the past two and half years have taught us that travel does not always go according to plan. That's where personal travel managers, like those at Kemptville's Gravitate Travel, come in. Gravitate founder Scott Waldron and his team have helped their clients navigate a complex new world of travel. Personal travel managers can help you know what to expect, what to avoid, and where to turn when things go wrong. In fact, even The New York Times reported that travel experts were seeing an inA personal travel manager, now more than ever crease in business, up 35% compared to 2019.
It is nearly time to decide the make-up of councils and school boards for the next four years. The process begins this weekend, when we’ll know the choices facing us in October. The Times will continue to publish information as the weeks pass, and there will be an all candidates meeting held, it is hoped, in mid-September. More on that in future issues. by David Shanahan Send in stories,letters,youreventstoeditor@ngtimes.ca
Tomorrow, Friday August 19, is the deadline for candidates in the upcoming Municipal and School Board elections to throw their names in the ring. By Monday, August 22, all nominations will be certified and we’ll have a final list of those running for Mayor, for the four Councillor positions in North Grenville, as well as the Trustee positions on the four area School Boards. As of today, it is confirmed that all members of the current North Grenville Municipal Council are running for re-election, and they will be joined by an as yet unknown number of challengers. In Merrickville-Wolford, there will definitely be a contest for the role of Mayor, and it seems positions on Council will also be contested. A full list of candidates in both municipalities, and for the area School Boards, will be published in next week’s Times.Those groups or organisations wishing to campaign for or against candidates
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The Beth Donovan Hospice [BDH] is celebrating its 30 year anniversary this year, and what better way to mark the occasion than setting a goal to raise $30,000? That’s where butterflies come in – paper butterflies, that is, and lots of them! Rather than asking businesses to bear the financial burden of donating money directly, the Hospice is instead distributing paper butterflies to any North Grenville stores willing to sell them as a fundraiser. “We know that the pandemic has been tough on local businesses, so we thought that we would ask them to help us out by selling $2 paper butterflies,” said Amy Tibben, Outreach Coordinator at the Beth Donovan Hospice. “We provide the butterflies, and the businesses offer them for sale at checkout. Depending on the business, they can then choose to post the butterflies in a window or other prominent area to demonstrate their support and increase awareness of BDH.”The Hospice has been working for a number of years to increase public awareness about its function, and the free support it provides to those caught in the journey of life-limiting illnesses and end-of-life transitions. It serves the North Grenville and Merrickville areas, as well as some communities in South BDH butterfly fundraiser a big hit Ottawa.With the most recent butterfly fundraiser, Amy pointed out that those who purchase a butterfly do not necessarily have to leave it at the store. “Perhaps the purchaser would prefer to take a butterfly home to post in their own front window,” said Amy. “We are really hoping to see butterflies all over our community!” So far, the butterfly fundraiser appears to be a big hit in the community. Amy noted one particular business where the support from customers is very evident. “I really couldn't believe the amount of butterflies in the windows at B&H grocery story when I was in on Wednesday,” she said. “It really is incredible that our community has stepped up so enthusiastically.”ItisnotonlyB&H customers who have shown support. Customers of other local businesses appear to be in the giving spirit as well, as are some of the business owners themselves. “Other local businesses have also offered their support to our cause by donating financial contributions, gift baskets, and gift certificates for our silent auction, and by creating custom cookies with a portion of proceeds coming to the Hospice,” said Amy. “We welcome any support that businesses and organizations want to contribute in whatever way works for them.”The Beth Donovan Hospice will officially celebrate its 30 year anniversary on September 28 with an open house. All are welcome at the Hospice on that day to celebrate with food, music, memories, guest speakers, and activities for the kids. by Brandon Mayer by David Shanahan
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it was this need for investors that brought Kemptville into the picture. As we saw last time, Walter Shanly had identified Kemptville as the best location for the railway’s link with the traffic provided by the Rideau Canal, so it seemed logical to look to local businessmen there to help fund the project. Just two months after incorporating, the company had opened offices in Bytown, Prescott, Ogdensburgh and Kemptville where interested investors could attend to “become Subscribers to the said undertaking”. It was not only individual entrepreneurs who were approached to subscriber, however. The various municipalities most affected by the coming railway were also invited to take shares in the enterprise. The Township of Oxford-on-Rideau contributed the large sum (in the 1850's) of £6,000, or $24,000 at that time. In today’s money, that amounts to more than $1 million. This was almost matched by private investors in the village of Kemptville, who provided £5,170 (or $20,680), another $1 million. These are very large sums of money to come out of a small rural area, and says a great deal about the local economy in Oxford-on-Rideau at the time. It also indicates the optimism which existed regarding the potential value of the railway. But the subscriptions pale in comparison to the estimated cost of building the railway, which was calculated at £252,055.00 (about $12 million in today’s money).
Three years later, as the work was underway on the actual construction of the route, a further application had to be made for funding.
Investors were reassured that such a venture could not fail to make a sizeable profit, and encouraged municipalities to invest yet further in this guaranteed money-maker.
The arrival of the first train at the new station in Kemptville in August, 1854, appeared to signal the new era of railway travel that would bring prosperity and dynamism to the Canadas. The Bytown and Prescott Railway Company was one of the first such enterprises in Canada, following a boom in railway construction in Britain during the previous decades. It had been just twenty years since the first regular passenger service ever had been established in England, and just six years since a standard gauge for railway tracks had been introduced. The Bytown & Prescott seemed to be on the cutting edge of railway building when it incorporated in 1850.Butappearances were deceptive. Being one of the first examples of a new technology had its risks, and the company soon found itself running out of money, as new investors were hard to find. The original shareholders had, naturally, been mostly businessmen from Bytown, with a few from Prescott; men who saw the potential in a cheap and quick means of transporting their merchandise to American and overseas markets. But Bytown was not yet Ottawa, and there were simply too few individuals with enough capital to finance a railway. And Louise was rescued in September of 2021 from a colony in Actons Corners. She continues to be shy but is still making slow progress. She would love to be adopted into a home either with her friend Kalisa for moral support, or where she could be a buddy to another cat and not be expected to become a lap cat. Adopting Louise costs $250, and she is 3 years old; spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, de-fleaed, and microchipped. To adopt Louise or to view her other friends looking for a home visit www.spencervilletnr.ca.
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The large investment made by Oxford residents in the company had resulted in a number of them being appointed to the Board of Directors, and the new company President was Robert Bell. He had been born in Ireland, in 1821, and his family moving to Oxford-on-Rideau Township in 1832, farming 100 acres on lot 22, concession 6, off what is now Beach Road. He qualified as a Provincial Land Surveyor, and moved to Bytown to pursue a career in surveying. Although he had a successful business in that field, he became more interested in journalism, and, in 1849 he purchased the Bytown Packet, a popular local newspaper. In February, 1851, the newspaper became known as the Ottawa Citizen. Robert become secretary of the provisional committee of the railway company when it first began in 1850, and was a natural choice to be President, the link between the Bytown and Kemptville investors. It is said that Robert Bell, more than anyone else, was responsible for overseeing the completion of the line and he remained president of the company for many years. In spite of the financial uncertainty, the Bytown & Prescott reached from Prescott Kemptville and work on the line took a break, while the rest of the route to Bytown was prepared.
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The first meeting took place on Zoom in June, and another will be offered later in August. You can also gather a group of friends and family and raise money for the Kemptville Korners build. Teams of 10 can fundraise in the community and will have the opportunity to spend a day on the build site, building alongside future Habitat homeowners. If you prefer to work more closely with future Habitat homeowners, or around the community, you can volunteer for the Family Partner Committee. Family Partner volunteers play an important role, guiding families through Habitat’s Homeownership Program right up until they receive the keys to their Habitat home. You can also volunteer for Habitat at events, as the organization will be involved in many upcoming community events and celebrations around the North Grenville area over the next year.Do you have items such as furniture or building supplies that you no longer need? Donate it to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. ReStores sell new and gently-used donated home furnishings, and appliances to support local families, while diverting waste for landfills. All proceeds from the ReStore go towards supporting upcoming Habitat builds. Did you know there is a ReStore located on Hwy 43 in the South Gower Industrial Park? If you want to go on a treasure hunt, there is also a sister location in Brockville on Highway 29. During my time volunteering at the ReStore, I have met amazing customers who shared about the projects they were working on, and this made it fun to help search for the material that would complete the job. A Habitat home is a great investment in my family and the community. Let me share my story. Purchasing my own Habitat home in 2017 has allowed me to experience the security and pride of being a homeowner. Anything I do to improve my home or property is an investment in my future and the future of my family. Home payments are based on my household annual income, and the difference in rental payments and mortgage payments in today’s market makes a huge difference. I am fortunate enough, with this type of savings, to be able to invest in my community. There are several organizations where I enjoy volunteering, and my children are able to join extra curricular activities. My partner and I do not have to worry so much about our children’s future, and we feel more financially secure. Now, I am able to put away for, not one, but two college educations.Forfamilies who are thinking of applying for a Habitat home, I encourage you to find out more. You can learn about the homeownership criteria on www. habitatgo.ca. It will outline the requirements needed, and you will be able to fill out the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire as your first step in the application process. The path to home ownership is an important and in-depth process, requiring hard work, time, and dedication. This helps to ensure the long-term success of Habitat homeowners. Habitat will work with you to help prepare you for the responsibilities of home ownership, which may include workshops on budgeting, home maintenance, and more. Are you interested in donating or volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, or applying for a Habitat home? I invite you to visit www.habitatgo.ca or morehabitat1000islands.orgwww.forinformation.
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Edna went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Aug. 11/22. She was predeceased by her parents, Nelson and Elva Merkley, and her loving husband, Hubert (“Chub”). She is survived by her children, Steven (Janice), Paul, Kevin (Carol), Cindy and Tami and her grandchildren Joshua (Amanda), Amber (Bruce), Sierra (Donnie), Jacob (Lacey), Luke (Miranda) and Shaquille as well as her great grandchildren Taylor, Kaeden, Taiah, Ava, Grace, Cole, Ruby, Kara, Lily and Noah. Edna is also survived by her sisters, Virginia Leonard (Tony) and Dianne Stanley (Edwin) and predeceased by her brothers Cleon (Lorna) and Donald (Elva). She is fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Edna’s passion was her Lord, her family and her friends. Her interests were genealogy, quilting, sewing and gardening. She had a heart for missions and was a long time member of the Kemptville Pentecostal Church. She was a prayer warrior for anyone that was struggling. We love you and will miss you dearly. Visitation will take place on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, Kemptville followed by interment at South Gower Cemetery. Flowers welcomed or donations can be made to the Kemptville Pentecostal Church. “Well done, good and faithful servant”
9August 18, 2022 The North Grenville Times The Voice of North Grenville www.ngtimes.ca Roderick (Rod) Angus MacLennan February 6, 1940 - August 22, 2018
Sadly missed along life’s way, quietly remembered every day. No longer in my life to share, but in my heart, you’re always there. Your Angela by Ashley Sloan, Habitat for Humanity homeowner With the ongoing affordable housing crisis, home ownership can be out of reach for many of us. However, organizations like Habitat for Humanity help bring community members, local partners, volunteers, and supporters together to help build safe, secure, and affordable homes for local families. How do I know? I’m a Habitat homeowner! This Fall, Habitat Greater Ottawa and Habitat Thousand Islands have partnered together for the upcoming Kemptville Korners development. This 15-unit development is located across from the Kemptville District Hospital. There will be two accessible barrier-free units on the ground floor. The other units are 3 or 4-bedroom and will have access either to a private balcony or yard and will include a parking spot. To date, there have been two Habitat homes built, one in Kemptville in 2015, and one in Oxford Mills built in 2017. In the bigger picture, North Grenville is in the Leeds and Grenville Thousand Island catchment that has built 18 homes to date for families to give them a hand up into affordable home ownership. What does this mean for North Grenville? Habitat for Humanity would not be able to build these homes without the help of community volunteers and supporters. There are many ways you can get involved and help local families like mine. If you are a hands-on type of person, then the build is for you. No construction experience necessary! That was how I first got involved with Habitat. I signed up and was asked to be the volunteer coordinator on the first Kemptville build. My job was to work with the builder and contractors to ensure they had the right people for the right job on the right day. Currently, Habitat is looking for volunteer Build Site Liaisons and Build Photographers.Forcompanies and local businesses, Habitat Team Build Days are a great way to develop team building amongst your employees, and to feature your business in the community. This is where Wendy Embleton comes into the story. Wendy heard about the program and how, in her line of work of real estate, she sees the advantages of owning a home and the importance of “hosting information nights to allow our community to ask questions, or be able to learn more about how Habitat for Humanity can be a huge asset to our community.”
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Victor Lachance, a member of the Coalition Against the Proposed Prison (CAPP), and Kirk Albert, a member of the Jail Opposition Group (JOG), are doing so in the interest of many residents, community organisations and agri-food groups who have been frustrated by the province’s refusal to meaningfully consult with and provide adequate information to North Grenville residents about their prison plan.
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“For two years, residents of Kemptville have been requesting details about the proposed prison from the province through correspondence and Freedom of Information requests about its site selection and due diligence activities, including the environmental assessment.
“Ontario is losing over 300 acres of farmland a day”, says Victor Lachance. “How can the province justify its cavalier approach of destroying farmland and farm buildings for a prison that nobody asked for and that experts argue we do not need?” He adds, “Up to $499 million has been earmarked for a 30-year public-privatepartnership to design, build, finance and maintain the proposed prison. The contract for this P3 has not been signed so these funds should be used to help farmers and their communities, not to build cages for people who have been pushed to the margins of our society and are seeking support and care instead of imprisonment”.
“Proposed provincial prison in Kemptville is illegal”
Two residents of the small, rural town of Kemptville have filed a Notice of Application with the Divisional Court of Ontario for a Judicial Review of the Ontario government’s proposed plan to pave over prime farmland and bulldoze existing farm buildings located on the former Kemptville Agricultural College to build a provincial prison.
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Stéphane Émard-Chabot of the law firm Sicotte Guilbault, acting on behalf of Lachance and Albert, notes: “Through our legal research, our firm has determined that when the provincial government announced in August 2020 that it planned to build a correctional complex on farmland of the former Kemptville Agricultural College they broke the law by not abiding by its own Provincial Policy Statement and the local Official Plan, as it is obliged to do under the Planning Act”. He adds: “The Judicial Review launched today by my clients is challenging the legality of the decision and is seeking a Prohibition Order that will save the farmland and several farm buildings located on the property by stopping the construction of the proposed prison”.
The province has refused to share substantive information about its process or its decision to pave over valuable farmland in Kemptville for a prison”, says Albert. He adds, “From many perspectives, the province has failed in its commitments to our local government and residents since announcing its plan in August 2020 and we hope the North Grenville Municipal Council will support this Judicial Review to save not only the land, but the Green and Growing vision for Kemptville and North Grenville’s future, that they themselves championed for the community”. The Judicial Review applicants are calling on the Ontario government to look at the grounds for the application and agree that they should not proceed with the proposed prison.
“It’s not too late to change course on their prison plan”, states Lachance. A summary of why the applicants are arguing that the proposed provincial prison in Kemptville is illegal follows in separate article. For more information about the proposed provincial prison in Kemptville, please www.cappkemptville.ca.visit
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The Kemptville District Hospital Foundation is the registered charitable organization that supports Kemptville District Hospital by fundraising for essential medical equipment that the hospital's care teams need to care for patients. Government funding alone cannot supply all the equipment needed; KDH depends on the generosity of community donors to fund lifesaving equipment. Community support enabled the hospital to open its doors in 1960 and remains at the heart of KDH. Donations to the KDHF support the skilled and compassionate care that is happening every day inside KDH's state-of-the-art facility. www.kdhfoundation.ca.
The Hospital recently received approval from the Ontario Government to operate a CT scan at TheKDH.Municipality of North Grenville and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville have both committed $900,000 over 10 years to help build a new suite to house the CT scan. The Foundation will KDH Foundation Golf Tournament provides funds for CT scan be responsible for raising approximately the $1 million necessary to buy the technology.Having a CT scan at KDH is an absolute priority for this community. We look forward to working with the community to raise the funds to make this a reality!
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2. All ministerial decisions must “have regard for” local planning policies.
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5. Can, as usual, in sterilized jars This relish is fabulous on “gourmet” hotdogs. Wrap the wiener in a slice of Cheddar Cheese before placing it in your favourite bun. I like to give it 30 seconds in the microwave to “steam” the bun. Then, slather on the relish. Yum! With a hotdog (or two) you definitely need a good, cold beer (one per hotdog). It helps if you sit outside while enjoying. Enjoy and welcome the cooler weather! pcormier@ ranaprocess.com.
Tattoos and piercings still come with risks
The North Grenville Official Plan specifically designates the selected site as “Agricultural”, a designation used for “prime agricultural land”.
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According to the Wellcome Collection, a museum and library specializing in the connections between medicine, life and art, tattoos date from 5000 BCE. They permeated ancient societies, often representing battle valour or sacrificial rituals. Some tattoos seem to have resulted from scaring from medicinal treatments and others seem to have been purely decorative in purpose. Piercings have a long history too, especially in the ear and nose. Royalty in ancient Egypt used naval piercings to demonstrate their high-class status. But injecting ink under the skin or stamping a metal pin through the skin is not without risk. Infections are the most common problem. Tools that are not properly cleaned or mistakes in caring for the skin after treatment can lead to bacterial or viral infections. There’s a danger of blood stream infections – hepatitis B or C viruses or tetanus. Allergic reactions can also occur – immediately after the procedure or long afterward. Joint replacement surgery and other implant procedures have been associated with the onset of rashes at the site of tattoos. Sun exposure can cause problems. Even the ink of temporary tattoos may cause allergic reactions. The American Academy of Dermatology Association cautions, if you carry the genes for psoriasis, getting a tattoo can trigger a psoriasis flare or cause psoriasis to appear for the first time. The list of potential complications from body piercings is long. The American Academy of Pediatricians advises parents and teens to weigh the risks. A common problem is a tear from a fall, sports activities, person-to-person violence, or the accidental pulling of jewelry. Perceptions about tattoos and body piercings often depend heavily on whom you ask and when. Recently, negative stereotypes, prejudice, and stigma seem to be giving way. Employers are adopting more open-minded policies and attitudes. And societal movements are helping body modification establish footing as an empowering form of self-expression.Nevertheless, the health risks should not be ignored. These risks are what inform the opinions of doctors – and this column has a doctor who has seen a thing or two. Starting this week, in our e-newsletter, we begin an occasional “then and now” series. We will rove through the archives of past Gifford-Jones columns, dating back to 1974, paring the current week’s topic with a past column on the same issues. On this occasion, we are going back only to December 2001 for a column on “The Dangers of Tongue Piercings”. But we have a remarkable 2,400 past articles to draw on. We hope readers will enjoy the occasional journey through time and “no nonsense” health commentary. Sign up on our website to receive the e-newsletter each Tuesday in your inbox. What was the column saying twenty years ago about body piercings? And how did a gynecological practice have anything to do with it? Body piercings have migrated to all parts of the human form, but in 2001 it was still unusual to find piercings in some places and it “made my white hair stand on end.” Fair warning, that’s not the worst of it. This fatherdaughter team, needless to say, is tattoo-free and the rebellious pierced teenage ears have long since healed over. 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 by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville Canning season is upon us, with local stores making all manner of sealer jars available. Our garden is producing scads of cucumbers, along with onions and red peppers. Grandma Treen’s Cucumber Relish is a favourite at our farm, The Forest at LilyPond in Merrickville. It’s among many great recipes passed down from generation to generation on both sides of our family. Grandma Treen’s Cucumber Relish Dressing Ingredients: 2 cups of vinegar ½ cup of water ¾ cups of flour 3 ½ cups of white sugar ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon of Turmeric ½ teaspoon of dry ginger
Jack London, the American novelist who wrote Call of the Wild in 1903, said, “Show me a man with a tattoo and I’ll show you a man with an interesting past.” But in 2022, with tattoos found on more than a third of North Americans and on nearly one in two young people, what is the great allure? And what are the risks?
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The local Official Plan also sets out strict safeguards to protect prime farmland from development. A specific policy for the selected site recognizes the historical vocation of the land as an educational and research resource. The Official Plan does not contemplate the construction of facilities like correctional institutions on farmland, at this location or elsewhere in the municipality. A decision that completely disregards the North Grenville Official Plan cannot be said to “have regard for” local planning policies. See section 6(2) of the Planning Act.
The site selected by the Ministry of the Solicitor General is Class 2 agricultural land according to the Canadian Land Inventory and the Province’s own soil classification confirming the site’s agricultural value. In addition, the approx. 180 acres in question have always been farmland, either under the custodianship of the former Kemptville Agricultural College or – until last March – the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario, they have yielded various crops for decades, and they include a number of farmProvincialbuildings.and local planning policies explicitly protect agricultural resources. Development to accommodate population growth or other non-agricultural uses is strictly limited by these binding policies. Respecting this legal protection has grown even more urgent as recent data indicates the permanent loss of some 300 acres of prime agricultural land each day in Ontario. How is the selection of this site potentially illegal? Under an old principle called “Crown immunity”, the provincial government is not bound by most laws passed by the Legislative Assembly. Unless a statute specifically provides that the Crown has an obligation to respect its provisions, the provincial government is free to disregard the statute in question.
3. The Planning Act also provides that ministers “shall consult with” municipalities affected by their decisions. All the information available to date, from the Province and the Municipality indicates that no consultation took place prior to the announcement on August 27, 2020. See section 6(2) of the Planning Act. By violating these explicit obligations, the Minister overstepped the authority conferred by the Legislature.
The decision to build on the proposed site is therefore illegal.What is an Application for Judicial Review? Judicial review (JR) is the process used by the Courts to make sure that anyone who is exercising a power conferred by a statute or regulation is not abusing those powers. It is a judicial check on administrative powers and those empowered to exercise those powers. Abuses of power subject to review by the Courts can take various forms: overstepping the authority conferred, not respecting specific obligations set out in the statute, and even acting in a way that runs counter to basic procedural fairness. In Ontario, JR proceedings are brought under section 2 of the Judicial Review Procedure Act which allows the Divisional Court to review “any decision made in the exercise of any statutory power of decision” to ensure the powers were properly exercised.TheCrown’s obligations under the Planning Act have essentially never been the subject of judicial consideration as, in the past, the Province has respected local and provincial planning regulations when undertaking projects of this kind.
Court decisions have confirmed that the Province is not bound by the Planning Act. The government can therefore bypass a number of regulations that other property owners must respect such as zoning, site plan control, and the payment of developmentHowever,charges.thePlanning Act sets out three specific obligations which all Ministers are legally bound to respect:1.All ministerial decisions must be “consistent with” the Provincial Policy Statement 2020. This province-wide planning regulation, approved by Cabinet, provides strict protections for prime agricultural lands throughout Ontario. The decision to take approx. 180 acres of Class 2 farmland to build a correctional facility is not consistent with the safeguards set out in the Policy Statement. See section 3(5) of the Planning Act.
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What is special about the proposed site in Kemptville, Ontario?
Attending the celebration of “50 years of community service” on Sunday, August 7 at the Kemptville Snowmobile Klub in Patterson’s Corners, you could see the pride in members’ faces as they shared their best memories. Beginning in 1976 with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, it has been making one big snowball of success. The Klub President, Penny Lennox, with the Executive team and members, hosted a great BYOC (Chair) chicken BBQ, with entertainment by Eddie and the Stingrays. Now, this was not just a regular chicken BBQ; the meat was cooked on Howie the BBQ, a fantastic beast that was handled by volunteers Paul Gaw and Jim Bernie. A great turnout and, as guests took shade under the trees and under tents, they were able to enjoy the +31 degree weather with laughter
Financial Cup of Tea – Financial Jargon Round Two
The design of the play structure slated for installation at Crozier Park. by Brandon Mayer took off. So that was kind of neat to watch that.”
A lengthy Council meeting on August 10 concluded with the approval of contracts for new play structures to be installed in the hamlets of Oxford Station and Oxford Mills. The structures will be installed at Crozier Park and Oxford Station Park, at a total cost of just over $67,000.
by Sarah Chisholm Financial Advisor, O’Farrell Wealth & Estate Planning | Assante Capital Management Ltd. In April, we dove into Financial Jargon, the acronyms used to identify investment accounts such as RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs, and TFSAs. Now, as promised, we will look at investment holdings jargon including stocks, bonds, ETFs, crypto etc. So please grab your favourite cup of tea or coffee and let us dive in. Stocks and bonds are at the heart of most investments. Stocks represent a direct ownership in a corporation. This means you can participate in the corporate success by receiving dividend payouts and through having the value of the stock increase (capital gains). Conversely you can also participate in the failures or challenges and see the dividend payments paused and the value of the stock drop (capital losses). You may also hear stocks referred to as shares or as equities. Equities are often discussed in terms of geography, sector, and capitalization. Large cap stocks refer to corporations whose market value is greater than $10 billion. In comparison, small cap stocks refer to corporations whose market value is less than $3 billion. Depending on the country of origin or the type of corporation, you can follow equities in the general sense by following different indexes such as the TSX in Canada or the S&P 500 in the United States. Bonds are also connected to corporations or to governments. With bonds, you lend money to the corporation or government and in return you receive payments (coupons), typically, on a semi-annual basis. Your coupons are based on a locked in or variable interest rate for a set term. At the end of the term, you receive your money(principal) back. With bonds you often hear the term “yield”. Yield helps represent the return on your investment based on the coupon you receive and the amount you paid for your bond. Yield is important because you can buy bonds at a discount or at a premium. Rather than holding stocks or bonds directly, many people use mutual funds or exchange traded funds (ETFs). When they were first introduced, ETFs primarily tracked specific indexes. Now you can choose from a variety of mandates including passive, active, or leveraged. With an ETF, you can buy the fund any time during trading hours and instantly know your purchase price or sell price; whereas with a mutual fund a sell or buy order is processed at the end of the day based on the closing Finally,values. we come to the digital world with crypto, bitcoin and NFTs. Cryptocurrency refers to a wide range of digital currency options available. Digital currencies can be used as a currency (to buy products or services), or to hold as an investment asset with the goal of the currency rising over the long run. Bitcoin is one of the many cryptocurrency options available. NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) is a record of ownership of a digital or physical asset. Each NFT is unique and is connected to a specific asset such as a digital artwork. Financial jargon is truly endless, however, there are aways resources available to help you navigate any questions. Reach out to a trusted Financial Advisor, read the news, take a deep dive into the mutual fund or ETF fund facts. These are all great starting points to expand your financial knowledge and confidence. We welcome questions so please reach out and follow us on Facebook @ OFarrellWealth. Sarah Chisholm is a Financial Advisor with Assante Capital Management Ltd. The opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of Assante Capital Management Ltd. Please contact her at 613.258.1997 or visit ofarrellwealth.com to discuss your circumstances prior to acting on the information above. Assante Capital Management Ltd. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.
It is said that a lot can happen over 50 years, but only the best stories are remembered.
The Kemptville Snowmobile Klub has had many successful years. I hope it continues this strong for the members and any new members who would like to join! For any information about this group, you can reach them by email Kemptvillesnowmobile@gmail.com, or on their FB page: Kemptville Snowmobile Klub.
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The Municipality’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Culture received two applications from companies wishing to be responsible for the designing, building, and installation Snow needed to Celebrate this Party! and Thedelight.biggest event this Klub hosted over the past 50 years is the Snowarama, held yearly since 1975. They now have over 700 members with 75 plus volunteers. These members can enjoy 228 kms of well-groomed trails, with the help and strong relationship they have with 125 landowners who let them use their property every winter. Back in 2014, the Kemptville Snowmobile Klub was the proud recipient of the OFSC President’s Award as “Club of the Year”, and in 2019 was the recipient of District 1 Snowmobile Promotion Award. I walked around through groups of people to ask if anyone would share their stories, and I was able to speak with Janet McLean. She has been a member for 25 years, and, with her husband, they ride 1,000 to 2,500 kms a season. Over the years, she says, “the Klub has increased the number of trails, and this work is done and maintained by the phenomenal volunteer members”. Janet also mentioned that, “the Klub is always thinking about the community and what they can do to help”. The building is a great asset to not only the Klub, but the community as well. When asked: What is your favourite memory from one of your rides, the answer was: “Seeing the wildlife”.Mynext referral from a group of trail riders was to get a story from Dale. He puts in about 3,000 to 4,000 kms a season, a little bit tougher, with owning a business, to get out through the week, but he likes to head out east, or on the Quebec side, for a tour. One of his favourite stories was on a tour to the Gaspé. He had Sam Dillabough stop ahead of him to warn him that a moose and her calf were charging their way. He pulled off to the side and he had the moose at the front of his machine. Eventually they moved on, so that he and Sam could continue their tour. I was curious to hear what Sam had to say. Sam Dillabough, who was an executive with the Klub for four years before becoming President for nine more, has been putting in 2,500 to 3,000 kms a season. He tells the story that every time he goes on a trail ride with Bruce, and they promise to be back for a certain time, they always get lost. “The food is usually packed and put away before we get back”. I think the lesson from that story is to never make plans with a snowmobiler in the winter, they have a lot of ground to cover. I was very lucky to meet Bob Hall who is a long-time member, and he gave a beautiful and memorable Klub story from back during the ice storm of ‘98. “The trails were like the tornadoes you see today with the fallen trees. We had every high hoe and every volunteer we could dig up, there were hundreds of us. We were like ants working away, and in two weeks we had the trails open, and it was all volunteers, except the operators of the high hoes. They had no chippers back then; it was all moved by volunteers.”
Bob also talked about how the Klub was able to make a profit from dances they had at the Community Centre and was able to make $20,000 to $30,000. The result was they were able to build a new Klub house in 2017 with grants and fundraising efforts from the KlubTravismembers.Lee is a new member who joined recently. There is a lot of work that goes into taking care of the trails. The Klub is just around the corner from him, so he was able to get involved with grooming the trails and putting up the pickets; that type of stuff piqued his interest. He wants to help out any way he can. His memorable story: “I was going through a bush trail and there were six deer, and all but two scattered; and these two deer just stood there watching me. When the one deer behind started to nudge the other deer in the rear to get going, they
The Klub celebrates fifty years of fun.
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New play structures approved for two hamlets of the new structures. The applications were evaluated based on the technical and financial criteria laid out by the department. Playground Planners was the company that ultimately won the contract based on the criteria. The funding for the new play structures comes from last year’s ParticipACTION challenge, which saw North Grenville named as Canada’s Most Active Community, which came with a $100,000 cash prize. This year, the Municipality fought to keep its title, but ultimately won the less prestigious, but still significant, title of Ontario’s Most Active Community. This year’s award comes with a $7,500 prize. Community consultation is expected in the coming months to help decide what this new prize money will be used for. Public consultation helped decide the design and colours of the new structures, with a “pool blue” structure decided upon for Oxford Station Park, and a “forest green” structure for CrozierAccessibilityPark. features will be included in the new structures, and the existing structures will be removed by municipal staff. Certain existing structures at the parks, including swing sets, will not be altered. The ParticipACTION prize money must be used within two years, meaning that there is a deadline of June, 2023 for the $100,000 prize. The new play structures in Oxford Mills and Oxford Station are slated for installation in May of 2023.
Several women harassed in downtown Kemptville
15August 18, 2022 The North Grenville Times The Voice of North Grenville www.ngtimes.ca by NG Boxing 4 Health Superwalk Team
On September 10 and 11, Parkinson Canada’s SuperWalk will be held in communities across Canada. As an annual event, it helps to raise funds for ongoing and new Parkinson’s disease research and for the variety of supports used by Canadians with PD. The SuperWalk in Ottawa will be on September 10 at Britannia Beach.
carbon dioxide, while trees consume carbon dioxide and expel oxygen. It is a perfect balance, but only if there are enough trees. Humans produce carbon dioxide, but so do many human-produced machines, such as cars, furnaces that run on gas, oil, or propane, heavy machinery, andAccordingmore.
every woman that walked by in broad daylight with vulgar words,” the woman said. “I have never once felt uncomfortable walking around anywhere in Kemptville until today, and no one should feel that way, especially in our small town!”
The benefits of planting trees
The woman confirmed that the comments made were of a sexual nature, and that many others were targeted. She felt fearful enough that she did not stop to take a picture of the boys or call the police. She simply got in her car and left as quickly as possible to protect herself.
to one study cited by the Ferguson Forest Centre, 20 million trees can absorb 1.6 million tons of carbon, which is equal to the amount produced by 1.24 million gasoline powered cars over the course of a year. It is therefore no surprise that the journey toward a cleaner, more sustainable environment should absolutely include the planting of as many trees as possible. In addition to the environmental benefits of tree planting, there are many lesser-known benefits as well. Trees lower the air temperature around them by blocking the sun’s radiation. They can prevent flooding by consuming water from heavy rainfalls – large trees can consume up to 100 gallons per day. Trees also act as habitats for wildlife, and help to improve soil quality as falling leaves provide fertilization.Whendiscussing the benefits of planting millions of trees, a contribution of just one tree, or a few trees, can seem insignificant, but it is not. Every little bit helps, and trees add beauty to landscaping and provide shade for outdoor gatherings, and for children and pets to play.
We are fortunate to live in an area so abundantly filled with fields and forests of green. One only needs to look around to see the prominence of beautiful greenery in North Grenville, and the presence of the Ferguson Forest Centre in Kemptville only serves to heighten interest in sustainableItforestry.wasnot so long ago that I was working in a kindergarten classroom when the subject of trees came up. The young children were asked by their teacher if they knew the benefits that trees provide to humans and vice versa, and, to my pleasant surprise, many did. The relationship between humans and trees is so wholesome in its simplicity – humans consume oxygen and expel thanks NG
An awful experience shared by a local woman has highlighted that, sometimes, “big city” problems do creep into small towns. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, was walking in downtown Kemptville when she was suddenly subjected to derogatory comments made by a small group of teenage boys behind a business on Prescott Street. “The kids were harassing
The Ferguson Tree Nursery’s Outlet Store is now open, but for three weekends only, Thursday to Saturday, starting August 18, and ending September 4. The sale features native and non-invasive naturalized tree species, trees, shrubs, and perennials from known by Brandon Mayer seed sources, starters and 1-5 gallon pot sizes, books, and planting tools and resources. The Outlet Store provides a great opportunity to start or continue a treeplanting journey for a fair price. The Outlet Store is located at 275 County Road 44 in Kemptville. For more information, visit ery.ca.www.fergusontreenurs329 0209 Email: melissa@ngtimes.ca www.ngtimes.ca
The woman did indeed receive support from members of the community, with some suggesting that a phone call to the police, or even pointing a camera at the boys, could scare them enough for them to stop the behaviour if the situation ever occurs again. Others have suggested that such inappropriate behaviour “starts at home”, and that parents need to be more vigilant when it comes to knowing what their children are up to, and teaching their boys respect for women.
It is understandable that many women, when confronted with a situation such as the one on Prescott Street, feel too nervous to confront the culprits. It is estimated that over 80% of women will experience some form of sexual harassment in their lifetimes. This astounding figure shows how easy it is for women to feel outnumbered and unsafe, especially in situations where it is unclear if vulgar words could potentially turn into something more. As towns grow, it is statistically expected that more of the types of crimes seen in large urban centres will begin to occur more often. In a community as tight knit and caring as Kemptville, many locals are likely not prepared for acts of sexual harassment to become a new reality in the beloved downtown. by Brandon Mayer
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“I believe they were in high school, trying to look cool in front of their friends,” the woman said. “I do hope they realize at some point it’s not okay to do things like that, and I feel great having the community back me up on this topic.”
Parkinson’s Canada is a good resource for further information about the condition: www.parkinson.ca. Exercise has been shown to help some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Boxing 4 Health (www.boxing4health.com) is an Ottawa based fitness organization which has a focused exercise program for individuals with PD. Several individuals in the North Grenville area have joined the Boxing 4 Health SuperWalk team and have started fundraising for the walk on Sepember 10. The North Grenville “branch” of the Boxing 4 Health SuperWalk team would like to thank individuals, organizations, and businesses in North Grenville who are helping with fundraising efforts through donations and events.�In May and July, Nancy Morgan, owner of The Workshop Dance Studio, held Cardio drumming classes in support of the Parkinson’s SuperWalk. She donated the cost of the drumming sessions to the Boxing 4 Health team and its fundraising goals. Morgan also runs a local fitness program that supports community members with conditions that affect mobility. In July, CIBC sold tickets for gift basket draws (held early August) with items donated by local businesses in support of Parkinson’s research. Nature’s Way, Home Hardware, Crusty Baker, and Hair Dynamics are hosting small “SuperWalk” jars on their counters to collect any ‘loose change’ donations, and, over the last two weeks of August, Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer will be collecting donations for the Parkinson’s Canada SuperWalk at the cash. Donations may also be made online to Parkinson Canada’s SuperWalk or to the Boxing 4 Health Team’s website: http://donate.parkinson.ca/goto/TeamDonations. For more information, contact Diana Tallman at dtallman2020@gmail.com.
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Parkinson’s disease is considered one of the fastest growing neurological conditions in the world. An estimated 100,000 Canadians have been formally diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, with approximately 10,000 new diagnoses each year (est. 30 per day). PD is a very diverse disorder characterized by loss of dopaminergic neurons in the brain. Symptoms and progression from person to person may vary and indicators may include changes in motor abilities, such as slowness, tremor, and postural instability. The formal diagnosis may take some time because Parkinson’s disease often has earlier, non-motor, symptoms that are easily dismissed, such as changes in taste or smell, difficulties swallowing, restless leg syndrome or difficulties sleeping.
Director Martin addressed this concern, saying that there are no wetlands on the property, and no provisions for the turtles are therefore required.
Councillors O’Sullivan, Barclay, and Strackerjan weighed in to the discussion, asking questions and receiving answers from Dr. Ghossein. Anne-Marie Bridger spoke to Council a second time, asking that, if the facility is approved, measures could be put into place to ensure it does not affect air quality.Despite a recommendation from Municipal staff to defer a decision on the application, Council instead moved ahead with a motion to approve the project, citing the thoroughness of the report in addressing the concerns of the public. The motion was passed, and the facility construction will proceed. by Brandon Mayer your spare set and asks to watch you do a spin (Thank you Mom). This creativity from Stephanie has resulted in up to 10 classes a week, and she has currently had five beginner classes running out of her home. The exciting news is that she will be opening a studio here in North Grenville at the Kemptville Mall. She will be able to accommodate bigger classes and offer a range of classes and activities. For more information, you can visit sunshineaerialfitness. ca, or visit the FB page, Sunshine Aerial Fitness Inc.
The best part about the class is the friendships that are made with this new group of women who are wanting to get out and find their inner goddess. There is a common goal of confidence and a fun fitness routine. That is, until you lock your keys in the car and your mother stops in with by Ashley Sloan
“The proposed development would permit an industrial hemp operation and the construction of an agricultural research facility to permit the land to be used for hemp cultivation, processing and storage of hemp seeds, grains, stems, leaves, and flowering heads,” reads a report presented to Council. A brief summary of some of the concerns raised about the proposed facility was given at the meeting. Sunshine Aerial Fitness filled up quickly. As a result, she decided to branch off and open her own studio. This was a grand new adventure with bad timing, as this was when Covid had shut the world down. This gave Stephanie an opportunity to get creative. She has turned her home into a temporary studio, and probably has the best six conversation pieces secured from her ceiling to her floors. Using her living room as a studio, and going without a dining room table for six months, Stephanie has created a temporary space. With her beautiful black lab as a greeter, she is able to run her classes and never have to worry about traffic! Now, if you really appreciate fitness and fun, then I think pole dancing takes the prize. I have never considered pole dancing a work out until Stephanie’s Free introduction class. Her mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for students to practice aerials and better their physical and mental health. This activity is for all levels, all ages, genders, and body types, focusing not only on the physical aspects of aerials, but the social and psychological benefits it has to offer as “Whenwell.you join Sunshine Aerial Fitness, you are getting more than a fitness facility, you are joining a wonderfully supportive community. You are joining a second home where you can do something positive for yourself”, Stephanie says.A recommendation is to not compare yourself with anyone else, because the only person to know your body is yourself. Good thing, because there is not a muscle in your body that is not required when you are swinging from a pole! The class begins with a warmup from head to toe. Then the lesson starts with a few easier techniques that you can coordinate in either of two ways, Sporty or Sexy, and, either way, you begin to feel confident and better than any bowl of ice cream could ever let you feel. As your hand grips the pole and you bring your knee up, you swing around with this big smile on your face, knowing YOU JUST DID THAT!
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This past week, serendipity came to visit. Through a Facebook group for Kemptville Gardeners, I offered to trade a few plant clippings and I received a reply from a woman who may not have had plants to offer, but something bigger that I would never have been brave enough to attempt. I believe in adventure and always taking opportunities, so this is how my next article was inspired. I had the pleasure of meeting Stephanie Glandon, the founder of Sunshine Aerial Fitness. Stephanie holds many fitness and aerial certifications, including as one of the few Canadian Pole Sports and Arts Federation (CPSAF) Platinum certified level coaches. She has competed at the National and International level for Pole Arts and Pole Sport, and has coached athletes at National level competitions, one of whom won gold in 2020 for Pole Art. She began offering lessons at J-Glow in 2017, and with the huge response to this activity, the classes Some debate occurred at the August 10 Council meeting regarding proposed plans for an industrial hemp operation to be established south of Kemptville. The operation will see hemp grown at the site, which is located off of Bedell Road.
Another resident, Jennifer Cleary, also addressed Council. “I’m speaking for the turtles,” she said, mentioning that there are turtles in the area which need protection. She did not provide details on how the proposed hemp facility might affect the turtles, but she did express agreement with Anne-Marie’s comments.
Concerns include odour, water consumption from the vulnerable aquifer, impact on property values, heavier vehicle traffic, and more. Mayor Peckford asked for clarification on the differences between cannabis and industrial hemp. Director of Planning and Development, Amy Martin, pointed out that there is a distinction between the two in the Municipality’s zoning by-laws due to differences in how the two are grown, and how they are regulated by Health Canada. Hemp contains far less THC than cannabis. Dr. Jamie Ghossein of Cannabis Orchards Inc., the company hoping to build the hemp facility, addressed Council with a brief presentation. Dr. Ghossein is a physician and hemp researcher, who also plans to build a residence beside the proposed hemp cultivation site. He explained that Cannabis Orchards Inc. produces new hemp varieties which are distributed to other“I’dcompanies.liketostate what this is not,” said Dr. Ghossein at the meeting. “This is not a cannabis or marijuana production facility. I have actually never consumed any cannabis or marijuana myself.” He also confirmed that there is no street value or abuse potential with industrial hemp, that there are no significant odours emitted, and that there are no security requirements under local bylaws. Dr. Ghossein pointed out that there is nothing to prevent anyone who owns agriculturally zoned land from growing hemp under local by-laws, but that the Municipality’s Planning Department wanted to make sure that the public would know what the land is going to be used for. He addressed some of the public’s concerns, confirming that the site would only use one small water well, no pesticides, fertilizers, or heavy metals, and will have curtains which will eliminate light pollution from the Localgreenhouses.residentAnne-Marie Bridger lives on Bedell Road, and spoke to Council at the meeting in opposition to the proposed hemp operations. She first mentioned that she supports agricultural practices, and comes from agricultural roots. She then presented an argument that the facility would not meet the requirements of the existing by-law, because the hemp would not be grown for consumption as food or manufacturing material.
Proposed industrial hemp operation causes a stir
