Ladies
and Gentlemen
The 2014 election is behind us and your Council has
changed – significantly. There are five new members who will bring energy and
talent to the challenges ahead. It’s a good result for Midland. I just wish we could get the voting
percentage up over the 41% mark. Official results at: http://www.midland.ca/Shared%20Documents/Official%20Results1.pdf
The current Council will remain in place until the end of
November. With only four Council members continuing, the Council is now known
as a “lame duck” council. As such
Council will not be able to make and significant decisions affecting the Town
during the month of November. But we can talk.
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Monday November 3rd will see the public start
of the Downtown Master Plan study. You
are invited to the public launch at the MCC at 6:30 pm. There will be
presentations from a number of community leaders and a chance for you tell us
what you want for your future downtown. Should wrap up about 9:00 pm
On Tuesday November 4th the work on the
Downtown Master Plan continues with a Steering Committee meeting at Town Hall
at 9:00 am. You are welcome to attend. At 5:00 pm, also at Town Hall, Bell
Mobility will hold an open house about their wireless plans for our area.
That evening at 7:30 pm at the MCC, it’s a Day in the
Life with Louise Pitre. Ms Pitre is a
Tony Award nominated songstress, often regarded as Canada’s first lady of
musical theatre. Should be an interesting interview moderated by Fred Hacker.
Wednesday November 5th at 7:00 pm will see one
of the shortest Planning and Development Committee meetings ever. Two items on
the agenda;
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Recommendation to move the draft Source
Protection Plan to Council for approval
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Economic development report, including the first
report from our new economic development corporation
Thursday
the 6th is the start of the Ontario Contact Conference at the
MCC. This conference will bring 300 delegates from performers
to agents to our Town. The three-day conference features contemporary and
classical music, dance, theatre, spoken word, and youth orientated programming.
This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in the performing arts sector.
http://ontariocontact.ca/news/ontario-contact-2014-november-6-8-midland
Friday
November 7th will feature the regular Waterfront Steering committee
at 11:00 am at Town Hall. Then at 5:00
pm is a very special tribute to our veterans of the First Would War. The
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 80 will be hosting a dinner at its
premises at 196 Queen starting at 6:30 pm.
That will be followed by a presentation by Dr. Nicholls who will tell us
what conditions were like for our men and women who served in the Great War. Tickets
are $25 and available in advance at Huronia Museum (705.526.2844)
And don’t forget, the Ontario Contact Conference is at
the MCC all day.
Weekend
Saturday
-
Georgian
College has an Open House from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at its Midland campus. Your
chance to see campus life.
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The
last day of the Ontario Contact Conference at the MCC
Gord
McKay
Be
part of Midland’s Year of Making Decisions - 2014
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