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NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AGENDA No. 08-19-BOD Date: October 25, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Location: John L. Jose Learning Centre, Tiffin Conservation Area, Utopia, Ont.
UPCOMING EVENTS (Visit our website for more information nvca.on.ca)
SERO 2019 Ecological Restoration AGM and Workshop
Date: Friday, November 1, 2019 thru Saturday, November 2, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line, Utopia
Lost in the Woods with campfire cookout (ages 4-11)
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line, Utopia
GPS and Map Navigation (age 12-19)
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Tiffin Centre for Conservation, 8195 8th Line, Utopia
Board of Directors Meeting 08-19-BOD October 25, 2019
1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
2. MOTION TO ADOPT AGENDA
Recommendation: RESOLVED THAT: the agenda for the Board of Directors meeting No. 08-19-BOD dated October 25, 2019 be approved.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
There are no announcements for this meeting.
4. DEPUTATIONS
There are no deputations for this meeting.
5. HEARINGS
There are no Hearings requested under Section 28 of the Conservation AuthoritiesAct for this meeting.
6. DELEGATIONS
There are no delegations for this meeting.
7. PRESENTATIONS
There are no presentations for this meeting.
8. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Board Members are requested to identify items from the Consent List that they wishto have considered for separate discussion.
9. ADOPTION OF CONSENT LIST AND IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS REQUIRINGSEPARATE DISCUSSION
Recommendation:RESOLVED THAT: agenda item number(s) ___________, having been identified asrequiring separate discussion, be referred for discussion under Agenda Item #8; andFURTHER THAT: all Consent List Agenda Items not referred for separate discussionbe adopted as submitted to the board and staff be authorized to take all necessaryaction required to give effect to same; andFURTHER THAT: any items in the consent list not referred for separate discussion,and for which conflict has been declared, are deemed not to have been voted on ordiscussed by the individual making the declaration.
Board of Directors Meeting 08-19-BOD October 25, 2019
10. CONSENT LIST
A) Adoption of Minutes
A-1) Approval of Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting No. 07-19-BOD held on September 27, 2019. Recommendation: RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors approve the minutes of the 07-19-BOD meeting held on September 27, 2019.
B) Correspondence
B-1) Letter dated September 13, 2019 provided by a resident concerning information on the Natural Heritage Plan.
B-2) Letter dated October 9, 2019 written by Jamie McGarvey, AMO President to Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding the implementation of Schedule 2, Conservation Authorities Act, Bill 108.
B-3) Letter dated October 02, 2019 written by Raylene Martell, Director of Legislative Services/Municipal Clerk from the Municipality of Grey Highlands to Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding Grey Highlands resolution of support 2019-603.
C) Staff Reports
C-1) Staff Report 29-08-19-BOD from Director, Conservation Services regarding Tottenham Conservation Area Infrastructure Development. Recommendation: RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors support a request from the Town of New Tecumseth to Canada Infrastructure Program for funding towards showers, upper and lower washrooms and stair replacement at the Tottenham Conservation Area.
C-2) Staff Report No. 30-08-19-BOD from Director, Corporate Services regarding 2019 Third Quarter Budget Report. Recommendation: RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors approve Staff Report No. 30-08-19-BOD regarding the 2019 third quarter financials; and FURTHER THAT: staff continue to monitor budget activities.
C-3) Staff Report No. 31-08-19-BOD from Director, Corporate Sdervices regarding the 2020 Board of Directors meeting schedule. Recommendation: RESOLVED THAT: Staff Report No. 31-08-19-BOD regarding the NVCA’s 2020 Board meeting schedule be approved.
Board of Directors Meeting 08-19-BOD October 25, 2019
C-4) Staff Report No. 32-08-19 BOD from Communications Coordinator regarding Communications Report – September 14, 2019 – October 10, 2019. Recommendation: RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors receive Staff Report No. 32-08-19-BOD regarding NVCA Communications – September 14, 2019 – October 10, 2019.
11. OTHER BUSINESS
A) Verbal update from Director, Watershed Management Services and Senior Engineerregarding an update on Staff Report No. 27-07-19-BOD Greenland InternationalISWMS.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Recommendation: RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors adjourn at ________ to meet again on November 22, 2019 or at the call of the Chair.
NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES No. 07-19-BOD Date: September 27, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: John L. Jose Learning Centre, Tiffin Conservation Area, Utopia, Ont.
UPCOMING EVENTS (Visit our website for more information nvca.on.ca)
Present: Councillor Keith White, Vice Chair Essa (Township) Councillor Gail Little Amaranth (Township) Councillor Ralph Manketlow Mono (Town) Councillor Donna Jebb, 2nd Vice Chair New Tecumseth (Town) Councillor Mariane McLeod Collingwood (Town) Mayor Don Allen Springwater (Township)
Departed at 11:15am Councillor Margaret Mercer Melancthon (Township) Councillor Dane Nielsen Grey Highlands (Municipality)
Councillor Cathy Keane Oro-Medonte (Township) Councillor Shirley Boxem Mulmur (Township) Deputy Mayor Bob Meadows Adjala-Tosorontio (Township)
Councillor Gary Harvey Barrie (City) Councillor Rob Nicol Innisfil (Town) Councillor George Watson, Chair Wasaga Beach (Town) Councillor Thom Paterson Clearview (Township)
Councillor Andrea Matrosovs Blue Mountains (Town)
Regrets: Councillor Walter Benotto Shelburne (Town) Councillor Raj Sandhu Bradford West Gwillimbury (Town)
Staff: Doug Hevenor, Chief Administrative Officer; Byron Wesson, Director, Conservation Services; Chris Hibberd, Director, Watershed Management Services; Sheryl Flannagan, Director, Corporate Services; Ryan Post, Manager, Watershed Science; Fred Dobbs, Manager Stewardship Services; Haleigh Ferguson, Executive Administrator/Recorder
Chair Watson Called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
1. DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None declared.
Board of Directors Meeting 07-19-BOD September 27, 2019
2. MOTION TO ADOPT AGENDA
RES: 66-19 Moved by: Cllr. Dane Nielsen Seconded by: Cllr. Gail Little RESOLVED THAT: the agenda for the Board of Directors meeting No. 07-19-BOD dated September 27, 2019 be approved.
Carried;
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
There are no announcements for this meeting.
4. DEPUTATIONS
Edward McDonnell, CEO Greenbelt Foundation and Kevin Beaulieu, Municipal Program Director Greenbelt Foundation will conduct a presentation on the Positively Green initiative between the Greenbelt Foundation and 13 conservation authorities. RES: 67-19 Moved by: Deputy Mayor Bob Meadows Seconded by: Cllr. Cathy Keane RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors receive the Greenland Foundation presentation as presented; and FUTHER THAT: the Board of Directors endorse the Positively Green initiative between the Greenbelt Foundation and NVCA.
Carried;
5. HEARINGS
There are no Hearings requested under Section 28 of the Conservation AuthoritiesAct for this meeting.
6. DELEGATIONS
There are no delegations for this meeting.
7. PRESENTATIONS
There are no presentations for this meeting.
8. DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Board Members are requested to identify items from the Consent List that they wishto have considered for separate discussion.
Board of Directors Meeting 07-19-BOD September 27, 2019
9. ADOPTION OF CONSENT LIST AND IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS REQUIRINGSEPARATE DISCUSSION
RES: 68-19Moved by: Cllr. Dane Nielsen Seconded by: Cllr. Rob NicolRESOLVED THAT: agenda item numbers B-3, C-1, C-2 having been identified asrequiring separate discussion, be referred for discussion under Agenda Item #8; andFURTHER THAT: all Consent List Agenda Items not referred for separate discussionbe adopted as submitted to the board and staff be authorized to take all necessaryaction required to give effect to same; andFURTHER THAT: any items in the consent list not referred for separate discussion,and for which conflict has been declared, are deemed not to have been voted on ordiscussed by the individual making the declaration.
Carried;
10. CONSENT LIST
A) Adoption of Minutes
A-1) Approval of Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting No. 06-19-BOD held on August 23, 2019. Approved by Consent. RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors approve the minutes of the 06-19-BOD Board meeting held on August 23, 2019.
B) Correspondence
B-1) Letter dated August 16, 2019, written by John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry regarding conservation authority funding for flood control and tree planting.
B-2) Letter dated August 27, 2019, written by Donald J Kerr, Director Blue Mountain Watershed Trust regarding response to Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry’s letter dated August 16, 2019.
B-3) Letter dated September 13, 2019, written by George Vadeboncoeur, CAO Wasaga Beach regarding Flood Mapping – Nottawasaga River Basin.
C) Staff Reports
C-1) Mayor Don Allen brought fourth a motion to amend C-1 Recommendation: Moved by: Mayor Don Allen Seconded by: Cllr. Ralph Manktelow RESOLVED THAT: staff be directed to rework the draft 2020 budget as presented, along with Staff Report No. 25-07-19-BOD, for consideration by the Board and factor in reductions in NVCA service to core services only, with the resulting reduction or elimination of related expenses, such that there is no net levy increase to the municipalities in 2020 over 2019 actual in the draft 2020 budget.
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FURTHER THAT: the revised budget be reviewed with the Boad at its next meeting for consideration before being approved to be distributed as the 2020 Draft Budget Booklet to municipalities for a 30 day review period.
Recorded vote: Yay – 6 Cllr. Gary Harvey, Cllr. Margaret Mercer, Cllr. Ralph Manktelow, Cllr. Cathy Keane, Mayor Don Allen, Cllr. George Watson Nay - 10 Deputy Mayor Bob Meadows, Cllr. Gail Little, Cllr. Andrea Matrosovs, Cllr. Thom Paterson, Cllr. Mariane McLeod, Cllr. Keith White, Cllr. Dane Nielsen, Cllr. Rob Nicol, Cllr. Shirley Boxem, Cllr. Donna Jebb
Defeated;
Staff Report 25-07-19-BOD from Director, Corporate Services regarding the 2020 Draft Budget. RES: 69-19 Moved by: Cllr. Keith White Seconded by: Cllr. Rob Nicol RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors approve Staff Report No. 25-07–19–BOD regarding the NVCA’s 2020 Draft Budget; and FURTHER THAT: the Board of Director’s receive the 2020 Draft Budget for consideration; and FURTHER THAT: staff be directed to distribute the 2020 Draft Budget booklet to municipalities for the 30 day review period.
Carried;
C-2) Vice-Chair Jebb brought forth a motion to amend C-2 Recommedation: Moved by: Cllr. Donna Jebb Seconded by: Cllr. Cathy Keane RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors approve the request by Greenland International Consulting for the provision of the preliminary computer models associated with the on-going Wasaga Beach Floodplain Mapping Project to assist it in the development of their Integrated Science and Watershed Management System, subject to Greenland addressing NVCA staff’s concerns outlined in Staff Report No. 26-07-19-BOD, executing a data sharing use agreement with the NVCA, and agreeing to present the results of the models’ integration to the NVCA.
Recorded vote: Yay – 7 Cllr. Gary Harvey, Cllr. Margaret Mercer, Cllr. Shirley Boxem, Cllr. Donna Jebb, Cllr. Cathy Keane, Mayor Don Allen, Cllr. George Watson
Nay - 8 Deputy Mayor Bob Meadows, Cllr. Gail Little, Cllr. Andrea Matrosovs, Cllr. Thom Paterson, Cllr. Mariane McLeod, Cllr. Keith White, Cllr. Dane Nielsen, Cllr. Rob Nicol
Defeated;
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Staff Report No. 26-07-19-BOD from Director, Watershed Management Services regarding response to Greenland Internation ISWMS presentation held on August 23, 2019. RES: 70-19 Moved by: Cllr. Gail Little Seconded by: Cllr. Mariane McLeod RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors approve Staff Report No. 26-07-19-BOD regarding response to Greenland International ISWMS presentation held on August 23, 2019.
Carried;
C-3) Staff Report No. 27-07-19 BOD from Communications Coordinator regarding Communications Report – August 7, 2019 – September 13, 2019. Approved by Consent. RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors receive Staff Report No. 27-07-19-BOD regarding the NVCA Communications – August 7, 2019 – September 13, 2019, be received.
11. OTHER BUSINESS
11.1 A verbal report from Chair Watson regarding the recent AMO conference.
12. IN-CAMERA
12.1 RES: 71-19 Moved by: Cllr. Donna Jebb Seconded by: Cllr. Gary Harvey RESOLVED THAT: this meeting of the Board of Directors No. 07-19-BOD move into closed session at 12:55 p.m. to address matters pertaining to:
a) Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Authority staff.
• CAO Mid-Year Review
FURTHER THAT: the Director, Corporate Services be in attendance for recording and speaking purposes.
Carried;
12.2 OUT OF IN-CAMERA
RES: 72-19 Moved by: Cllr. Andrea Matrosovs Seconded by: Cllr. Donna Jebb RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors rise from closed session at 1:14 p.m. and report progress.
Carried;
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RES: 73-19 Moved by: Cllr. Donna Jebb Seconded by: Cllr. Mariane McLeod RESOLVED THAT: confidential Staff Report 28-07-19-BOD regarding personable matters about an identifiable individual, including authority staff be approved.
Carried;
13. BOARD EDUCATION
Amberley Gavel will conduct a board educational presentation.
14. ADJOURNMENT
RES: 74-19 Moved by: Cllr. Donna Jebb Seconded by: Cllr. Thom Paterson RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors adjourn at 1:15 p.m. to meet again on October 25, 2019 or at the call of the Chair.
Carried;
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The Harris homestead in 2003 reflected ongoing conservation efforts
back distance ... appears to be based totally on aesthetics, not on environme.ntal sustainability!"
The Nutrient Management Act was the last straw for the dairy farm. Harris had already constructed a earthen lagoon for 140-days manure storage . Water quality tests showed it was working, but it was non-conforming.
He publicly appealed to limit the proposed NMA regs to new facilities, because he knew that, given the natural heritage setbacks, he could not site storage for 240 days.
"These regulations effectively put my dairy operation out of business."
Out of 173 acres the Harrises owned, their agricultural use had been whittled down to less than 90 acres - and that 's not including setbacks from grassed waterways.
"We decided in 2003 that our future was no longer on a Burling ton-area dairy farm."
"We were tired of fighting," said Harris. "After our experience as farmers in Halton, when we sold the farm, we had no interest in
purchasing a farm in any other part of Ontario. Our concern was that what ·we experienced in Halton would eve ntu al l y be province-wide".
They moved to the other end of the Escarpment, near Owen Sound in 2008.
The story, which Harris detailed clearly and carefully, sticking to his written script, clearly pai.ns him. Giving up the dream of retirement on the farm wasn't easy.
But Harris said he was prepared to recount it once, to this group, because "You are still lucky enough to live in a rural area that i s rural enough to have a council that represents you!"
Harris urged the landowners to register their objections, in writing, to any attempts by municipalities to adopt the Natural Heritage Plan in their official plans. He also urged them to ensure their conservation authorities recognize agricultural interests, either by appointment to the CA's board of directors, or management of the CA by the municipality.
The municipality needs to think carefully about desig-
nating natural heritage land, said .Harris. He cited land in Halton that is already being treated by buyers as worthless .. . whether for farming or development, because of its Natural Heritage designation. They won't pay for the NH lands. Ultimately this will affect assessment , taxation and the services that taxes provide.
WHAT HAPPENED? Looking back, Harris can
identify three distinct phases of farmer's relationship with conservation in this province. Land use plannmg policies focussed on stewardship up until 1995, he said. After that, they shifted to a sustainable approach, working to balance environmental and economic development. However, he. said, "Since 2004, there has been a near total disregard for the financial viability of agriculture, in favour of perceived environmental protection."
WHOSE PLAN WAS IT? "Whose Plan Is It?" is the
recurring question. After 40 years of lived
experience, Harris has concluded that the Natural Heri-
Joan and Murray Harris were the last dairy farmers in rural Burlington
tage Designation "was possibly envisioned by provincial land use planners sometime previous to 1984." That's when the province published population projections for the Greater Toronto Area.
The Halton Region subsequently undertook a structure review and identified six potential growth areas, along with green spaces. Greenlands A, were flood plains and Greenlands B, were woodlots . These areas, along with setbacks, are now components of Natural Heritage Designation.
HOW DOES IT HAPPEN? Looking back, Harris sees
two approache.s that allow urban interests to trump rural
land-use. The first is that amalgamation of municipalities shifts political power to the urban politicians. When boundary lines are redrawn, they tend to take the shape of a pie with the city at the centre. In this way, each slice includes rural and urban populations, so the city residents outnumber the rural residents in every municipality.
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How 'Natural Heritage' designation made ag unwelcome Agriculture was carved out of "Natural Heritage," making farming untenable
BY FRANCES ANDERSON The writer is an agricultural journalist/editor with Ontario Farmer [email protected]
B rodhagen - Incremental . land use changes, over a 20-year time frame, pushed Joan and Murray Harris out of the Limestone Valley in rural Burlington. They were the last dairy farmers there.
"It could happen in Huron and Perth counties too!" The Limestone Valley in.rural Burlington (PHOTOS COURTESY OF MURRAY HARRIS) warned Harris, who is now a former dairy farmer.
With the benefit of hindsight, Harris explained to members of the Huron-Perth Landowners Association, how conservation authority staff and urban politicians limited land use, first through "policy" portrayed as regulation, and then through zoning by-laws.
The impact was not clear at the time the by-laws were approved. In fact, Harris said he doesn't believe that any members of the Burlington Council knew the restrictions they placed on farming when they passed a comprehensive by-law, enshrining
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clear over time - each time, approved by OMAFRA, but in fact, that Harris did any it neede d approval from work that required approval Conservation Halton, for from the conservation funding. authority: when he built a The proposal was to treat stream crossing for his cat- 50 gallons of water a day by tle ... when he tried to locate a installing three gravity fed new milkhouse waste sys- tanks, exiting into a tile bed tern , when he needed to on a bench of land that was expand his manure storage. 20 feet above flood plain.
Siting a new milkhouse Conservation Halton (CA) waste system in 1991 illus- sent out three technicians to trated to Harris that adher- .enforce its policy of "no ence to the policy was more infrastructure within 45 important than environmen- metres of the top of the valtal protection. ley· bank." They recom-
Harris had developed an mended installing a sump Environmental Farm Plan, pump in the ba~n to lift the and sought to update hi s waste water into an elevated milkhouse waste treatment line; then out onto a cultisys tem. His project was vated field, and an elevated
weeping bed. It was "a totally impossible
solution','' said Harri s. It would have cost $40,000 and the line would have frozen in winter. He needed a licensed treatment system to meet Grade A dairy standards, but he wasn ' t r ich enough to comply with Conservation Halton's recommendation.
Harris said that what he did not understand at that time - before the NH ·designation was incorporated into by-law - is that the CH could not legally stop him. "They just pretended that they could, and I believed them," said Harris. "It was policy, portrayed as a regulation!"
More than haH of Harris' farm was regulated out of agricultural use between 1983 and 2003
Harris told a similar story about his attempts to get a permit for a low level crossing of a creek to access at the back 50 acres of his farm. His application was denied three times by CH, and he finally went ahead with the grading according to a plan provided by another Conservation Authority, at the recommendation of Ministry of Natural Resources. When Harris wrote to invite CH to prepare charges, they replied they had no jurisdiction over the creek be d ... only the flood plain - and ordered him to remove the log he used to walk across to fetch the cows because it touched both sides!
What is more galling to the former farmer is that he did an impressive amount of environmental conservation on the farm - enough to be named Halton's Conservationist of the Year in 1988. But eventually the lands he had volunteered into conservation became protected by the Heritage designation, so he no longer had their use.
For examnle. in 1 QRi MNR paid to fence off a stream to protect it from livestock, Harris suggested fencing just the one side, and volunteered th e 10 acres across the stream to plant trees, including 4,000 black walnuts to harvest for retirement income. Now, natural heritage designation protects the trees in the floodplain, and the walnut wood will' never be legally harvested.
The near side of the valley, also floodplain , was cropped and pastured by Harris - as it had been for over 150 years - until the Natural Heritage designation was adopted.
Harris did not quit easily. In fact, in 1995, in an attempt to protect agricultural interests in rural Burlington, Harris applied to join the Board of Directors of Conservation Halton, as the citizen appointee. He served one three-year term, b ut did not seek a second!
It was duri ng this stint that the farmer learned the 45 metre setback policy was implemented " so that over time, all bu ildings would be far enough back from the top of the bank that they would not be vis ible to anyone walking down the valley!"
He was shocked. "The set-
Protecting farmland begins with an official plan review Landowners sound the alarm: natural heritage protection will eventually threaten agricultural land use
BY FRANCES ANDERSON The writer is an agricultural journalist/editor with Ontario Farmer [email protected]
B rodhagen - The HuronPerth Landowners Asso
ciation (HPLA) president is urging members to participate with their official plan review in order to protect agricultural land use.
Official plans are where changes, like the introduction of natural heritage features, first get introduced, a designation the Ontario Landowners Association (OLA) has flagged as a threat to agriculture land use.
"You've got to speak now b ecause your silence is approval," Bill Jeffray·told members at their monthly meeting.
Among the first formal steps during a legislated review process to update the official plan is calling a special meeting for public input.
In Huron County is slated to host theirs May 8, at 9 a.m., in the Goderich council chambers in advance of the regular county council meeting.
Huron County planner, Monica Walker-Bolton will make a
half-hour presentation on the official plan review, which will be followed by a public discussion.Walker-Bolton is looking for input on issues which should be addressed in the review.
She encouraged people who want more dir.ect input on Huron's official plan to attend a second community consultation on the evening of May 14, which will be nm by a facilitator.Walker-Bolton said during the second meeting landowners will work in focus groups to discuss what is sues people value, whether it's transportation or green spaces or natural heritage.
HPLA members are concerned that identifying natural heritage features in the county's official plan is the first step down a slippery slope. There is a concern the townships could designate land as natural heritage and eventually exclude agricultural use from that designation, essentially leaving the landowners to finance public green spac~.
Huron County's official plan is "a high-level policy document," said Walker-Bolton.
Land use designation is done at the local (township) level, in the nine municipalities which make up the county. However, the townships often look to the county for resources and background.
Howick Township's new official plan, approved by Huron County Council in 2018, incorporates natural heritage mapping taken from the study done for County Council - even though the mapping has yet to be -approved by the county
interpret the data for the natural heritage plan, which is based on criteria set out by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The UTVCA also developed plans for Oxford County, Middlesex County, and Huron County using the same sciencebased, peer-reviewed methodology and criteria.
Swallow explained the push to recognize natural heritage comes from the province in Section 2.1 of the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), which calls on the upper-tier municipalities to identify natural heritage features and spell out how they will be protected long-term.
Bill Jeffray: Silence is approval, so don't be silent!
The PPS prohibits any interference with significant wetlands but allows for the
council. It was used by Howick
because it was the most current information available.
Denise Van Amersfoort, Huron County's senior planner, said the heritage feature map is part of a technical report yet to be presented to the county council which was elected°last fall.
In Perth County, the official plan review is further along, nearing the end of the first stage of the consultation process, according to·-Perth_ County planner Mark Swallow.
Perth is inviting public feedback on the big picture, and can talk about Natural Heritage in general terms, said Swallow, but it's awaiting an update on its natural heritage map based on 2015 aerial photography.
We can't talk about a map we
development of woodland, valhaven 't got, _said. Swallow, ley lands and wildlife and fish wlµcb disappointed some peo- habitat if development does not pleat the first two public meet- negatively impact the natural ings. Swallow wanted to ensure features or ecological functions anyone attending the meetings of the feature. .in Milverton and Listowel, on The final subsection of the May 14and 15 would know the policy states: "Nothing in the map-, wouldn:t be part of the policy 2J is intended to limit presentation. the ability of agricultural uses
Swallow said there will be a to continue." separate meeting called specifi- However, the landowners' cally to discuss the natural heri- concern is the impact can also tage plan when Perth County be unintended. gets the updated report. A pre- "The PPS says we are to pre-vious draft had been circulated, tect farmland,' ' said Jeffray. he said, but it was based on Based on his personal experi-2010 photos. enc-e, he's not convinced it's
The mapping and plans for possible to protect both natural Natural Heritage are being heritage and agriculture. done by an environmental con- "It's easy to stop it now," said sultant: the Upper Thames Val- Jeffray. "You can' t stop it once ley Conservation Authority it's in place." :l1!E
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Swallow said UTVCA staff please go to the meetings. a:: have the scientific expertise to "Don' t be silent," he said. ~
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The internationally based plan behind Natural Heritage Plans The room grew silent, rather
like the air had just been sucked out of it. It was a very uncharacteristic type of quiet for a bunch off armers who had been quite vocal about every other issue tackled at a recen~ day-long CFFO policy meeting.
The sudden chill resulted from hearing an inf01mation package which documented and exposed the Plan behind the Natural He1itage Plans that are making themselves felt across many counties in Ontario. Because few others present at this policy-discussion meeting were aware of the origin of Natural Heritage Plans. The facts, presented directly from United Nations documents, stunningly contradicted the foundational values that the listeners embraced as part of their Canadian heritage.
The Plan behind the Natural Heritage Plans? The Plan is to bring under public control all our lands - farms, country properties, lakefront holdings, all of it. Private property will no longer -beprivate property; it's there for the good of "all'', and controlled by "all". Collectivization unbridled.
Not so fast, you might be thinking. "You're talking rubbish!" How and when did this Plan start? If the query sounds familiar. it is. Because a closely related question was raised in another piece recently published in this paper - "Landowners repeatedly asked 'who is driving this?"' (Beware the E.P. designation, Atkinson, June 25119) The trail becomes clear and irrefutable after a review of several key U.N. documents where a few sample sentences provide the answer.
The Plan can be traced to its early roots at a United Nations conference now known as U.N.
Habitat 1, held in Vancouver, B.C, 1976. The conference was called " ... to address the extremely serious condition of human settlements ... ", a highly altruistic-sounding goal. (Did anyone question if the conditions in Canada, with its enviable living standard, were really that serious?)
A couple of key lines from U.N. Habitat I laid the groundwork for the elimination of private property rights in Canada and nations similarly governed. To the point, under "Section 10 -Land" it states: "Land, because of its unique nature and the crucial role it plays in human settlements, cannot be treated as an ordinary asset, controlled by individuals and subject to the pressures and inefficiencies of the market..:'
After listing a few perceived faults of private property control such as "social injustice", the "solution" is this: "Public control ofland is therefore indispensible to its protection as an asset and the achievement of long-term objectives ... policies and strategies." Public control, not private!
If that's not raising enough red flags, a few more might be flapped with further reading which outlines the need for governments to have detailed knowledge of the "assets': mapping all resources. necessarily curtailing individual rights, and then going on to declare that social justice goals can be met by taxing any new developments or "changes of use", the proceeds of which would be redistributed to the community. Developments which, of course. would only be permitted by the good graces of a government that presumes to be wiser than the private investor.
"Above all", it goes on to say, "Governments must have the political will to evolve and implement innovative and adequate urban and rural land policies ... "
Not clear enough yet? Well then a few lines later, in all capital letters we read: ''LAND IS A SCARCE RESOURCE WHOSE MANAGEMENT SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL IN THE INTEREST OF THE NATION." If these few tidbits of U.N.
land-grabbing imperatives are not yet enough to send a chilly crawl up the nape of one's capitalistneck, the next few pages of U.N. Habitat 1 detail how " ... such control may be exercised". And here is where we may find ourselves on more familiar ground as we read terms like "zoning and land-use planning, compulsory .registration, land use changes, legal controls, building and local permits" - all well-known language that appears in your local municipal policy and planning books. To those mayors who thought they were the head of council - are your knees a bit rubbery?
At the risk of being labeled the bringer of bad news, the- bitter quill is not yet drained: The U.N. exhorts us in specific ways on how to redistribute "unearned" profit or gain through taxation. Receiving special mention is what we know in common jargon as "capital gains tax".
If this sampling.ofU.N. Habitat 1 diet has not satisfied your curiosity of whereNatural Helitage Plans came from, it can easily be read in its entirety online: one can read to their heart's discontent. But what will be discovered in those pages are two basic
goals: the public ownership of land, and the public control of ''private" land.
And the implement for achieving many of these objectives is your local Planning Department as is specifically reinforced in U.N. Habitat ll, held in Istanbul, Turkey, 1996. The goals laid out in the Habitat papers are then fleshed out in greater detail in "U.N. Agenda 21" and "2030: Agenda for Sustainable Development". More happy bedtime reading for you as you watch the summer sun sink in the West.
One thing that becomes clear is that almost none of the planners, policy and decision makers consulted are aware of the origins of Natural Heritage Plans. There is seemingly a dearth of understanding that the United Nations is remotely insinuating their policies on the local level through the Holy Grail of the "Official Plan", at the behest of the Provincial Policy Statement, which in turn has its strings pulled by globalist designs.
It's notable that the critics of the Natural Heritage Plan are routinely and summarily dismissed as presenting "misinformation". Is withholding information not a form of mi.sinformation? How does anyone dismiss the origin of Natural Heritage Plans with the documentation provided? And why do the proponents of Natural Heritage Plans dismiss both documented and abundant anecdotal evidence presented which demonstrates that Natural Heritage Plans do indeed interfere with agriculture in both subtle and obvious ways? It's almost as if that was the purpose of the Plans?
However the logic for He1itage Plans may be presented, collectivist ideology is unabashedly the
driver behind the globalization of our domestic landscape- environmentally, culturally, financially. Once they are fully implemented, will our traditional structures and heritage that has provided so many benefits to us even be recognizable?
Do the Natural Heritage Plans that are being imposed across Ontario have less to do with protecting the environment, and everything to do with taking public control ofland?
Are there those who mistakenly remember the Feudal system as an example of raging success - which poverties and rampant mortality rates our ancestors fled for a better land? This road inevitably leads back there.
Why did the Marxist Soviet Union collapse if central planning and control were the hallmark of growth and equality? Tiananmen Square? Venezue-1 an-style dictatorship, anyone?
News reports indicate that there is a rising will among Ontario's private land and property owners in rejecting the shiny front put on Heritage Plans by planning departments. Special mention goes to the good folks of Norfolk County -now there's a stalwart bunch -who reportedly stepped up to the task and respectfully made their objections known to their County Council. It made a difference.
When all the U.N. goals and their effects are linked together, the one rational conclusion is that Natural Heritage Plans are a dismantling of the foundational ~ governance and sovereignty of (.) er: Canada, an all-out attack on our 1.1.1
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The international council that controls your life It's all part of a master plan to move North America's population into citj.es and empty out the countryside, OLA speaker claims
BY SUSAN ATKINSON Ontario Farmer
L indsay - Are you living in an "adaptive and resilient
community?" Ever heard of the "inevitabil
ity of g.radualism?" or felt like you're being forced off your land?
Not only are you not alone in tp.e feeling, but you're right.
And one of the organizations pushing that agenda is something called the International Code Council.
If the featured speaker at the OLA annual meeting is to be believed, ICC not only dictates, but regulates just about everything in your life.
Len Harris took aim at both the council and the United Nations when he spoke at the annual meeting of the Ontario Landowners Association.
"Thev're ri£ht out front with l ney le t1g11t UUL llVlll \VJUl
it," Harris said, explaining that "by 2050, .two-thirds of all humans will be living in cities," with hard-core OLA members recognizing the reference to Agenda 21.
Formerly an Australian senator, Harris said ICC is "behind the push to move people into
C) urban areas." He shared details ..::c; -1- cl of the ICC's website, which ~ ~ regulates everything from = fil- plumbing ahd electrical codes ··h ; to solar power and hot tubs. E- 2 Tossing around terms like 1 3 'forced migration,' and 'resil~ g ient cities,' Harris added that ""' ;:: another organization, ICLEI
iv (begun as the International ;:; Council for Local Environ°' mental Initiatives) is furthering
that vision in part through a national program called Building Adaptive ;;tnd Resilient Communities.
Twelve Ontario municipalities including the county of Essex, city of Guelph and Durham Region are ICLEI members.
Harris says that change comes about so gradually that people "have no knowledge that they are being changed and they are not aware frt any way, shape, or form, that they are being changed."
North America will be divided into 11 mega.population areas, he says pointing out that what ICC "is saying is that by 2050, the rest of North America will be E;IDpty."
Food for North America, he says Will come,. from S.outh America.
"Who's the daddy of all this? "China", he said, citing the
UN report on Endless Cities. (United Nations. Human Settlec ments Program 2012.)
And the world's first mega city? Hong Kong and its surround environs.
"They are not a part of any government," Harris said,
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explaining that the ICC "writes the codes that we know as regulations,'' at the municipal level.
"These people are doing this exclusive of the people living under it," Harris said describing the ICC as "architects," who have "created their own system."
"You have to go to them for them to tell if you are complying with the code. What is being kept from us is knowledge.
"He who has the knowledge makes the rules.' Harris said, adding th.at the ICC "holds the intellectual property-righ(s to the knowledge."
"When I say they are regulat-
ing your life, I mean in every way," he.said, pointing out that they even regulate the plumbing for swimming pools.
you make up your rriind." He charges that they "do their
work;' totally excluding thepeople that are subjected to living under .them."
He says there are major interAssociation meetings, prefaced able and resjlient structures. national companies "that are his remarks by saying that he Most U.S. communities and steering these codes, and I had toured through Ontario many global markets choose believe they're a bit like archiand observed "the proliferation the International Codes." tects. They create their-own of road sensors ..... "which It goes on to explain that the necessity. They make the codes every time you driver_ over "International Codes, or soconvoluted,socoinplex,''that them picks up who you are." I-Cocies, published by ICC, pro- you have to go to them to see if Harris admitted that he hadn't vide minimum safeguards for you're complying."
Harris, who has spoken before at Ontario Landowner
"a member-focused association," dedicated to "developing model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process to construct safe, sustainable, afford-
yet figure out "how they do people at home, at school and in He charges that they are this," but told about100people the workplace. The I-Codes are "obtaining property by the sensors can monitor for acompletesetofcomprehensive, deception. "organic." coordinated building safety and "They hold the intellectual
Australian road sensors he fire.prevention codes. Building property rights to those regulasaid monitor drivers on a point. codes benefit public safety and tions" and they charge fur money to point basis, and if you arrive support the industry's need for · if you want a copy of the code. ·at one "faster than you one set of codes without regional "When I say they areregulat-should .... there's not a police- limitations:' ing your life, I mean in every man but you get a bill in the But Harris says it is an "auton- aspect." mail and, if it's not paid, your omous entity that is not part of And he charged that there license is suspended. any government, whfoh writes must be "others who are working
Police vehicles can scan the codes. on this. Theinformationicould about 36 vehicles simultane- .. "They have avoided all get last year, I cannot get today." ously, he advised. together anything to. do with He used the example of the
So investigating road scan- your federal government, your new Bridgestone America's ners led the Australian to delve provincial government and they facility being built in South Carde epe r and he has most have brought this in at your olina and said that all of the recently been educating him- municipal level. It's quite a neat approvalsrequiredforthemulti-selfon the ICC and ICLEI. trick, isn't it?" million dollar facility came from
Tlw rrr•, mPhoitP <ov< it< "ThP."' neonle." he said of the the ICC's headquarters in Bonn, The ICC's website says its ... 1 hese people," he said or tne melLl.. s neaaquaners m noon,
goal is to become a "thought ICC"arecontrollinghowyougo Germany,ratherthantheirpolitileader when it comes to build- to work, how buildings are cal councils. ing safety" and has "devel- built," even how sprinkler sys- Harris said that when he conoped" 15 codes for everything terns are manufactured and tacted ICC in 2014 they from new buildings to the installed. acknowledged administering "International Wildland Urban 'Tm not saying thatall they do codes in 8,800 "cities and town Interface Code.'' is wrong;' Hams cautioned, but worldwide. Now, he said, "they
Its website describes the headvisedtheOLAmerribersto will only acknowledge about International Code Council as "look at these (internet) sites and 1,500."
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Sent via email to: [email protected] October 9, 2019
The Honourable Jeff Yurek Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks 777 Bay St., 5th Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
Dear Minister Yurek:
At the September 27, 2019 meeting of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Board of Directors, a number of matters were raised regarding the implementation of Schedule 2, Conservation Authorities Act, Bill 108.
While we await the implementing regulations, we are keenly aware that transition will take some time. Sufficient time to transition is required. Some preparatory work for creating implementing Bill 108 such as memoranda of understanding for some services are in place. However, most municipal governments and conservation authorities are commencing 2020 budget decisions now, and will not be able to fully implement MOUs for all non-mandatory services in the next three months. We would advise that it is better to plan an implementation for the 2021 fiscal year, provided all regulations are in place in the first quarter of 2020.
Additionally, the activities that support the mandatory programs need to be articulated. Specifically, to what level of detail is field work, monitoring and the resulting documents required? Better defining the scope of activities to support mandatory programs is essential for two reasons.
First, different regions of the province will need different requirements to meet the mandatory programs in a meaningful way. We anticipate that there should be a grouping of expectations reflecting high growth areas (which need deeper level of detail), average growth areas (which would need less detailed effort), and low or no growth areas (which would need a minimum standard of effort).
Second, some conservation authorities will have capacity to meet the threshold of requirements set for their degree of growth and some may not. In the cases where capacity is lacking, a strategy needs to be developed that does not strain municipal financial capacity.
AMO would also like to see a more comprehensive conversation regarding non-mandatory activities. There are many perspectives on the value of CA activities that raise revenues and in turn lower the levy expectations and requirements. This range of
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options needs local discussion. Further some consideration to dispute resolution needs to be taken. It is feasible that some local municipal governments may not agree on these discretionary activities and these different views will have fiscal impacts if not resolved in an orderly manner.
Similar matters were raised regarding the Blue Box. Your ministry developed a Blue Box mediation process with a very able facilitator, David Lindsay. This process brought all parties together to successfully resolve implementation concerns. We request a similar approach here, a working group of municipal government representatives, Ministry staff and Conservation Authority staff at a table to iron out principles for implementation.
We look forward to working with you on this very important matter.
Sincerely,
Jamie McGarvey AMO President
cc: The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Kim Gavine, General Manager, Conservation Ontario Ling Mark, Director, Great Lakes Inland Water Branch, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Jennifer Keyes, Manager, Water Resources Section, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
The Corporation of the Municipality of Grey Highlands
206 Toronto Street South, Unit 1, Box 409 Markdale, ON N0C 1H0
Tel.: 519-986-1216
www.greyhighlands.ca
October 02, 2019
The Honourable Jeff Yurek
Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
5th Floor 777 Bay St.
Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 Sent via email: [email protected]
To Minister Yurek,
Re: Grey Highlands Resolution 2019-603
Please be advised that the following resolution was passed at the October 02, 2019 meeting of the
Council of the Municipality of Grey Highlands.
2019-603 Cathy Little, Dane Nielsen Whereas the Municipality of Grey Highlands is a member of the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA), the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) and the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) and has a representative on each board of directors; and Whereas each board of directors determines the policies, priorities and budget of their respective Conservation Authority (CA); and Whereas each CA provides the Municipality of Grey Highlands with expert advice on the environmental impact of land use planning proposals and that the Municipality does not have staff with comparable expertise or experience; and Whereas the CAs provide programs and services to the residents of Grey Highlands and other member municipalities that include recreation, education, water quality monitoring, reduction of vegetation loss and soil erosion, preservation of species at risk as well as protecting life and property through a variety of measures; Therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Grey Highlands supports continuation of the programs and services of the three CAs, both mandatory and non-mandatory, and that no programs or services of GSCA, NVCA and SVCA or of other CAs in Ontario be “wound down” at this time; and That the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks give clear direction as to what programs and services are considered mandatory and non-mandatory and how those programs will be funded in the future; and That this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Premier Doug Ford, MPP Bill Walker, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, Conservation Ontario and all Ontario municipalities. CARRIED.
www.greyhighlands.ca
If you require anything further, please contact this office.
Sincerely,
Raylene Martell
Director of Legislative Services/Municipal Clerk
Municipality of Grey Highlands
Cc:
Premier Doug Ford – [email protected]
MPP Bill Walker – [email protected]
Association of Municipalities of Ontario – [email protected]
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority – [email protected]
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority – [email protected]
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority – [email protected]
Conservation Ontario – [email protected]
Ontario Municipalities
Staff Report: 29-08-19-BOD
Date: 25/10/2019
To: Chair and Members of the Board of Directors
From: Byron Wesson Director, Conservation Services
SUBJECT: Tottenham Conservation Area Infrastructure Development
Recommendation
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors support a request from Town of New Tecumseth to Canada Infrastructure Program for funding towards showers, upper and lower washrooms and stair replacement at the Tottenham Conservation Area.
Purpose of the Staff Report
A request from the Town of New Tecumseth to replace showers, upper and lower washrooms and stairs at Tottenham Conservation Area (Tottenham CA) has been submitted to NVCA.
Background
Tottenham CA is a 100 acre parcel located on the western edge of Tottenham. A water control structure in place since the mid 1960’s provides both flood water control and recreational opportunities for the local community. Due to minimized resources for maintenance and operations of the property, NVCA entered into a long term lease arrangement with the Town of New Tecumseth in 1994. Passive recreation and annual special events have been ongoing since the lease was
Tottenham Conservation Area Infrastructure Development Staff Report No. 29-08-19-BOD
executed. The current lease expires in 2025. It is anticipated by staff from both the Town and NVCA that this lease arrangement will continue.
Issues/Analysis
Town of New Tecumseth wishes to enhance the Tottenham CA through the building of showers, upper and lower washrooms and a stair replacement. A recommendation from Town of New Tecumseth’s Committee of the Whole on September 23/19 directed staff to apply for funding support through the Canada Infrastructure Program. As per our existing lease, any infrastructure development requires NVCA support. Regarding the grant submission to Canada Infrastructure Program we as owners of the property must provide endorsement of the project through a letter of support. NVCA staff are in full favor of this project proceeding at Tottenham CA.
Relevance to Authority Policy/Mandate
Section 21. C of the Conservation Authorities Act permits Conservation Authorities to lease land that we have purchased or donated.
Impact on Authority Finances
Expected costs for this project are documented at $610,000. This proposed infrastructure project will have no impact on the NVCA budget.
Reviewed by: Approved for submission by: Original Signed by Original Signed by Byron Wesson Doug Hevenor Director, Conservation Services Chief Administrative Officer
Staff Report: 30-08-19-BOD
Date: 10/25/2019
To: Chair and Members of the Board of Directors
From: Sheryl Flannagan Director, Corporate Services
SUBJECT: 2019 Third Quarter Budget Report
Recommendation
RESOLVED THAT: the Board of Directors receive Staff Report No. 30-08-19-BOD regarding the 2019 third quarter financials; and
FURTHER THAT: staff continue to monitor budget activities.
Purpose of the Staff Report
The purpose of this Staff Report is to provide quarterly information to the Board regarding the status of the budget activities.
Background
On March 22, 2019 the Board approved the NVCA’s 2019 budget. Quarterly reports are given to the Board to update on the status of the budget activities and any variations expected.
Issues/Analysis
The following are the highlights for the first 9 months of operations of the NVCA:
• Expenditures to date are on track, with 69.40% of the budgeted expenses(75% of budget year completed).
2019 Third Quarter Budget Report Staff Report No. 30-08-19-BOD
• Revenues are tracking well, with 78.59% of the budgeted revenuesrecognized. This includes the first nine months of the general municipal levyof $1,814,057.
• Program areas at this time, are tracking revenues and expendituresconsistent with the approved budget and a balanced budget is anticipated.
Individual Program Updates
Conservation Services: Forestry 110
• Planting site visits for 2020 well underway with 17 completed to date and 10landowners committed for 2020.
• Forests Ontario has confirmed the 50 Million Tree Program for 2020 and it willbe the single biggest source of funding. 2021 is still uncertain but hope tohave it resolved during the winter.
• All expenses are on track and staff anticipate a balanced budget for 2019.
Conservation Lands – 150 • User fees for conservation areas are showing an increase in visitor numbers
over 2018. Therefore, user fees are tracking slightly higher than projected,particularly for the Tiffin and Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Areas.
• Friends of Utopia have received a project grant that will result in increased expenditures for the conservation area. The project will result in a net benefit for the Conservation Lands program.
• Capital projects at New Lowell are complete.• All expenditures and revenues are on track for a balanced budget.
Tiffin CA – 661 • Revenues and expenditures are being tracked and are consistent with the
approved budget.• The Trails Office renovation (Capital project) has been completed and the
washroom project has begun with expected completion before year end.• All other capital projects have been completed or in the final stages of
completion and are within budget.• As anticipated, campground bookings were down in 2019 after the loss of a
large group booking, however, higher than expected wedding bookings willbalance the shortfall from the camping revenue.
• Year-end budget forecast is anticipated to be balanced.
Corporate Workshop-Vehicle and equipment – 650 • Capital expenditures for the workshop (fleet, large equipment) have been
secured and have reduced maintenance requirement and costs.• A balanced budget is expected for 2019.
2019 Third Quarter Budget Report Staff Report No. 30-08-19-BOD
Healthy Waters – 120 • New funding commitments from Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans
Canada, Cabelas, Alectra, TD Tree Days, Loblaws-World Wildlife Fund andForest Ontario-Grasslands Initiative have provided significant staff funding forthe 2nd and 3rd quarters of the current year.
• Additional revenues are still being sought to compliment the 4th quarter butstaff predict a balanced budget for 2019.
Tiffin Education – 630 • 2019 revenues as of September 30th are tracking favourably.• Participation from Simcoe and Simcoe Muskoka Catholic School boards
remains steady.• Outreach programming to both schools and communities has been especially
strong.• Camp Tiffin was our best to date with revenues of $96,000 over the 7 week
program. Rotary Club of Barrie once again sponsored a full week for 15 newCanadian students. A wait list now exists for Camp Tiffin (winter andsummer) for 2020.
• Staff anticipate a balanced budget in program 630 for 2019.
Watershed Management:
Planning – 310 • Planning user fee revenues as of June 30th are approximately
$656,861 (excluding levy and reserve use). • Based on the revenues received to date, the planning user fee revenues are
currently trending slightly higher than anticipated for the year end. • The program expenditures are below anticipated values.• Staff anticipates a balanced budget for planning.
Engineering- 400 • The Engineering cost center is used to track engineering special projects.• Engineering budget is on target to be balanced at year end.
Environmental Services - 420 • This program is tracking as per approved budget and is on target to have a
balanced budget.
Flood Program - 430-440
• Flood has issued 4 flood messages this year to date.• The Federally funded National Disaster Mitigation Program projects were
satisfied by the March 31st fiscal year end and the reports are being finalized.
2019 Third Quarter Budget Report Staff Report No. 30-08-19-BOD
• With the reduction in provincial funding occurring after the 2019 budget wasapproved, there will be a shortfall in revenues. Staff have done somereallocation of wages throughout the authority and cut some expenses,however there will most likely be a deficit in the flood department.
Source Protection (SWP) - 460 • This program is tracking as per the approved budget and is on target to have
a balanced budget. • RMO work continues and staff have been working on addressing threats
through Risk Management Plans.
Corporate Services: GIS/IT 410/Governance 670/Admin 660/680
GIS/Tech support - 410 • Current revenues and expenditures are tracking as anticipated.• A balanced budget is anticipated.
Governance 670 • Expenses are tracking as per the approved budget.• Balanced budget is expected.
Corporate Admin 660 & 680 • Staff and administrative expenditures are tracking at anticipated values after
3rd quarter. • 3rd quarter is currently showing a surplus, however a lot of expenditures
come in the 4th quarter and a yearend forecast is anticipated to be balanced.
Impact on Authority Finances
The 2019 Approved Budget totals $4,924,948 in revenue as compared to the 2018 approved budget of $4,744,148. Additionally, staff time to prepare this report is addressed in the 2019 budget.
Reviewed by: Approved for submission by: Original Signed by Original Signed by Sheryl Flannagan Doug Hevenor Director, Corporate Services Chief Administrative Officer
Attachments: 1. September 30, 2019 Statement of Operations
Division 110
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:Municipal Levy Non Match 20,868.54 20,868.54 62,605.62 62,605.62 - 83,474.14 Municipal Grants 15,404.43 3,000.00 15,404.43 3,000.00 12,404.43 13,000.00 Contributions 213,459.14 248,640.00 213,562.14 248,640.00 (35,077.86) 326,640.00 Federal Sources 10,282.47 - 10,282.47 2,000.00 8,282.47 2,000.00 User Fees 32,887.28 49,000.00 46,901.23 54,000.00 (7,098.77) 54,000.00 Miscellaneous Revenue - - (32.06) - (32.06) -
TOTAL REVENUE 292,901.86 321,508.54 348,723.83 370,245.62 (21,521.79) 479,114.14
EXPENSES: Wages and Interprogram Charges 32,116.20 42,476.88 99,079.61 127,430.64 (28,351.03) 169,907.50
32,116.20 42,476.88 99,079.61 127,430.64 (28,351.03) 169,907.50
Other Interprogram ChargesCost Recovery 5,906.80 12,839.16 23,333.55 38,517.48 (15,183.93) 51,356.64
5,906.80 12,839.16 23,333.55 38,517.48 (15,183.93) 51,356.64
Other ExpensesStaff Expense 110 31.24 - 31.24 - 31.24 300.00 Memberships Prof.Dues 110 - - 918.35 450.00 468.35 750.00 Material&Supply 110 913.11 500.00 6,297.81 6,200.00 97.81 6,200.00 Cost of Trees 110 - - 108,041.56 125,000.00 (16,958.44) 125,000.00 Equipment Costs 110 Reforestation 697.09 - 1,092.77 500.00 592.77 500.00 Consultant Fees 110 Outsource Cont - - 86,218.56 125,000.00 (38,781.44) 125,000.00 Uniform & Special Clothing Expense - - - - - 100.00
1,641.44 500.00 202,600.29 257,150.00 (54,549.71) 257,850.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 39,664.44 55,816.04 325,013.45 423,098.12 (98,084.67) 479,114.14
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 253,237.42 265,692.50 23,710.38 (52,852.50) 76,562.88 -
Reforestation
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
Division 120
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:Municipal Levy Non Match 38,630.30 41,630.30 125,890.90 124,890.90 1,000.00 164,521.21 Provincial Grants - 41,000.00 - 73,000.00 (73,000.00) 104,000.00 Municipal Grants (6,546.00) 7,000.00 (2,546.00) 17,000.00 (19,546.00) 23,000.00 Contributions 52,475.85 50,000.00 151,770.35 107,000.00 44,770.35 121,000.00 Federal Sources 13,360.42 12,000.00 34,039.70 38,000.00 (3,960.30) 42,000.00 User Fees 699.12 2,000.00 699.12 4,000.00 (3,300.88) 5,000.00
TOTAL REVENUE 98,619.69 153,630.30 309,854.07 363,890.90 (54,036.83) 459,521.21
EXPENSES: Wages and Interprogram Charges 68,889.49 67,137.54 191,192.39 201,412.62 (10,220.23) 268,550.15
68,889.49 67,137.54 191,192.39 201,412.62 (10,220.23) 268,550.15
Other Interprogram ChargesCost Recovery 5,091.82 13,929.02 21,753.20 41,787.06 (20,033.86) 55,716.06
5,091.82 13,929.02 21,753.20 41,787.06 (20,033.86) 55,716.06
Other ExpensesStaff Expense 120 Healthy Waters 849.62 200.00 1,076.74 600.00 476.74 800.00 Material&Supply 120 24,276.74 71,963.75 66,300.23 118,741.25 (52,441.02) 132,705.00 Uniform & Special Clothing Expense - - - 150.00 (150.00) 150.00 Advertisement 120 (157.07) 400.00 198.98 1,200.00 (1,001.02) 1,600.00
24,969.29 72,563.75 67,575.95 120,691.25 (53,115.30) 135,255.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 98,950.60 153,630.31 280,521.54 363,890.93 (83,369.39) 459,521.21
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (330.91) (0.01) 29,332.53 (0.03) 29,332.56 (0.00)
Healthy Waters
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
Division 150
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:Municipal Levy Non Match 34,508.74 34,508.74 103,526.22 103,526.22 - 138,034.94 Provincial Grants - - - - - 2,500.00 Municipal Grants - - 4,219.43 - 4,219.43 -Contributions 29,871.80 1,050.00 35,621.80 2,900.00 32,721.80 4,500.00 User Fees 8,434.67 11,055.00 50,493.62 45,200.00 5,293.62 51,315.00 Miscellaneous Revenue 12,743.36 - 12,743.36 - 12,743.36 -Use of Reserves (2,378.96) 2,750.00 (2,378.96) 12,750.00 (15,128.96) 8,950.00
TOTAL REVENUE 83,179.61 49,363.74 204,225.47 164,376.22 39,849.25 205,299.94
EXPENSES: Wages and Interprogram Charges 16,603.68 24,004.84 45,516.53 72,014.52 (26,497.99) 96,019.34
16,603.68 24,004.84 45,516.53 72,014.52 (26,497.99) 96,019.34
Other Interprogram ChargesCost Recovery 7,442.56 12,242.65 27,146.36 36,727.95 (9,581.59) 48,970.60
7,442.56 12,242.65 27,146.36 36,727.95 (9,581.59) 48,970.60
Other ExpensesStaff Expense 150 Conservation Lan 269.15 - 707.20 200.00 507.20 400.00 Material&Supply 12,476.44 11,500.00 22,382.21 25,500.00 (3,117.79) 28,750.00 Legal Costs 150 1,199.62 - 1,199.62 1,000.00 199.62 1,000.00 Insurance 150 - - 4,267.46 6,700.00 (2,432.54) 6,700.00 Taxes 7,814.39 9,320.00 17,970.61 18,640.00 (669.39) 18,640.00 Hydro 150 61.26 50.00 159.52 150.00 9.52 200.00 Interest & Bank Chgs Lands 557.12 300.00 1,003.47 900.00 103.47 1,200.00 Maintenance Supplies 150 - 500.00 - 500.00 (500.00) 500.00 Uniform & Special Clothing Exp. 150 72.05 - 72.05 - 72.05 -Advertisement 150 - - 2,411.71 2,920.00 (508.29) 2,920.00 Capital Asset Purchases 2,067.83 - 2,067.83 - 2,067.83 -
24,517.86 21,670.00 52,241.68 56,510.00 (4,268.32) 60,310.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 48,564.10 57,917.49 124,904.57 165,252.47 (40,347.90) 205,299.94
Conservation Lands
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
Division 150
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
Conservation Lands
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 34,615.51 (8,553.75) 79,320.90 (876.25) 80,197.15 -
Division 310
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:Municipal Levy Non Match 83,343.56 83,343.56 250,030.68 250,030.68 - 333,374.25 User Fees 210,404.04 204,787.50 656,860.81 676,755.73 (19,894.92) 883,630.00
TOTAL REVENUE 293,747.60 288,131.06 906,891.49 926,786.41 (19,894.92) 1,217,004.25
EXPENSES: Wages and Interprogram Charges 242,997.04 252,596.79 715,574.80 757,790.37 (42,215.57) 1,010,387.16
242,997.04 252,596.79 715,574.80 757,790.37 (42,215.57) 1,010,387.16
Other Interprogram ChargesInterprogram Charge - (18,750.00) - (56,250.00) 56,250.00 (75,000.00) Cost Recovery 12,079.02 53,104.27 58,115.80 159,312.81 (101,197.01) 212,417.09
12,079.02 34,354.27 58,115.80 103,062.81 (44,947.01) 137,417.09
Other ExpensesStaff Expense 310 511.14 337.50 1,442.97 1,012.50 430.47 1,350.00 Memberships Prof.Dues 310 552.47 1,518.00 4,345.32 3,082.00 1,263.32 4,600.00 Material&Supply 310 - 250.00 - 750.00 (750.00) 1,000.00 Legal Costs 5,358.90 8,750.00 12,754.32 26,250.00 (13,495.68) 35,000.00 Consultant Fees 310 - 625.00 - 1,875.00 (1,875.00) 2,500.00 Insurance 310 E&OLiability Premium - - 21,684.88 23,500.00 (1,815.12) 23,500.00 Office Expenses - 187.50 89.29 562.50 (473.21) 750.00 Bad Debt Expense 310 Planning - 125.00 - 375.00 (375.00) 500.00
6,422.51 11,793.00 40,316.78 57,407.00 (17,090.22) 69,200.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 261,498.57 298,744.06 814,007.38 918,260.18 (104,252.80) 1,217,004.25
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 32,249.03 (10,613.00) 92,884.11 8,526.23 84,357.88 -
Planning
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
Division 400
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:Provincial Grants - - 3,329.84 - 3,329.84 -Municipal Grants - - 8,670.87 - 8,670.87 -Federal Sources (1,031.84) - 100,903.56 - 100,903.56 -Use of Reserves 10,745.26 - 26,708.25 - 26,708.25 -
TOTAL REVENUE 9,713.42 - 139,612.52 - 139,612.52 -
EXPENSES: Wages and Interprogram Charges 6,843.99 - 10,173.83 - 10,173.83 -
6,843.99 - 10,173.83 - 10,173.83 -
Other Interprogram Charges- - - - - -
Other ExpensesMaterial&Supply 400 - - 61,469.57 - 61,469.57 -Consultant Fees 400 2,961.47 - 68,061.16 - 68,061.16 -
2,961.47 - 129,530.73 - 129,530.73 -
TOTAL EXPENSES 9,805.46 - 139,704.56 - 139,704.56 -
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (92.04) - (92.04) - (92.04) -
Engineering - Special Projects
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
Division 410
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:Municipal Levy Non Match 62,192.89 62,192.89 186,578.67 186,578.67 - 248,771.56 User Fees 159.29 - 219.29 - 219.29 -Use of Reserves 19,720.67 22,000.00 25,697.14 29,000.00 (3,302.86) 30,000.00
TOTAL REVENUE 82,072.85 84,192.89 212,495.10 215,578.67 (3,083.57) 278,771.56
EXPENSES: Wages and Interprogram Charges 58,634.91 62,192.89 174,786.00 186,578.67 (11,792.67) 248,771.56
58,634.91 62,192.89 174,786.00 186,578.67 (11,792.67) 248,771.56
Other Interprogram ChargesCost Recovery - (6,025.00) (3,408.10) (15,075.00) 11,666.90 (26,100.00)
- (6,025.00) (3,408.10) (15,075.00) 11,666.90 (26,100.00)
Other ExpensesStaff Expense 410 GIS - 25.00 110.39 75.00 35.39 100.00 Material&Supply 410 1,226.05 3,500.00 10,719.64 9,500.00 1,219.64 18,000.00 Consultant Fees 410 1,539.12 2,500.00 3,637.93 5,500.00 (1,862.07) 8,000.00 Gain Loss on Disposal of Cap Asset 246.73 - 246.73 - 246.73 -Capital Asset Purchases 19,720.67 22,000.00 25,697.14 29,000.00 (3,302.86) 30,000.00
22,732.57 28,025.00 40,411.83 44,075.00 (3,663.17) 56,100.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 81,367.48 84,192.89 211,789.73 215,578.67 (3,788.94) 278,771.56
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 705.37 - 705.37 - 705.37 -
GIS/Tech Support
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
Division 420
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:Municipal Levy Non Match 52,008.16 52,008.16 156,024.48 156,024.48 - 208,032.65 User Fees - - 14,424.00 13,000.00 1,424.00 23,000.00 Use of Reserves - - - 15,100.00 (15,100.00) 15,100.00
TOTAL REVENUE 52,008.16 52,008.16 170,448.48 184,124.48 (13,676.00) 246,132.65
EXPENSES: Wages and Interprogram Charges 36,389.53 42,846.89 115,686.37 128,540.67 (12,854.30) 171,387.56
36,389.53 42,846.89 115,686.37 128,540.67 (12,854.30) 171,387.56
Other Interprogram ChargesCost Recovery 4,997.18 11,411.27 20,054.93 34,233.81 (14,178.88) 45,645.09
4,997.18 11,411.27 20,054.93 34,233.81 (14,178.88) 45,645.09
Other ExpensesStaff Expense 420 113.38 500.00 440.81 1,000.00 (559.19) 1,500.00 Material&Supply 420 1,294.45 2,000.00 1,536.36 3,000.00 (1,463.64) 5,500.00 Consultant Fees 420 270.67 3,000.00 2,729.19 5,000.00 (2,270.81) 7,000.00 Maintenance Supplies 420 Equipmen - - - 15,100.00 (15,100.00) 15,100.00 Uniform & Special Clothing Expense 76.31 - 76.31 - 76.31 -
1,754.81 5,500.00 4,782.67 24,100.00 (19,317.33) 29,100.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 43,141.52 59,758.16 140,523.97 186,874.48 (46,350.51) 246,132.65
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 8,866.64 (7,750.00) 29,924.51 (2,750.00) 32,674.51 -
Environmental Services
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
ConsolidatedFrom Division 430To Division 442
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:Municipal Levy Non Match 26,140.01 3,344.31 78,420.04 10,032.93 68,387.11 13,377.24 Matching Municipal Levy (Flood) 24,326.80 47,122.50 72,980.39 141,367.50 (68,387.11) 188,490.00 Provincial Grants 97,307.20 188,490.00 109,181.15 188,490.00 (79,308.85) 188,490.00 Municipal Grants - - - 2,500.00 (2,500.00) 2,500.00 Use of Reserves - 5,000.00 5,440.00 5,000.00 440.00 25,000.00
TOTAL REVENUE 147,774.01 243,956.81 266,021.58 347,390.43 (81,368.85) 417,857.24
EXPENSES: Wages and Interprogram Charges 52,798.58 61,700.35 162,540.07 185,101.05 (22,560.98) 246,801.40
52,798.58 61,700.35 162,540.07 185,101.05 (22,560.98) 246,801.40
Other Interprogram ChargesInterprogram Charge - 18,750.00 - 56,250.00 (56,250.00) 75,000.00 Cost Recovery 1,689.57 - 9,360.54 - 9,360.54 -
1,689.57 18,750.00 9,360.54 56,250.00 (46,889.46) 75,000.00
Other ExpensesStaff Expense 430 (30.50) - - - - -Material&Supply 1,613.47 14,000.00 22,866.40 33,000.00 (10,133.60) 40,000.00 Corp Fleet Charge 437 1,952.16 2,488.96 6,706.69 7,466.88 (760.19) 9,955.84 Consultant Fees - 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 (4,000.00) 5,000.00 Insurance - - 12,600.00 12,600.00 - 12,600.00 Taxes 423.89 1,750.00 869.63 3,500.00 (2,630.37) 3,500.00 Advertisement 437 Flood Forecast & 5.97 - 47.57 - 47.57 -Capital Asset Purchases - 5,000.00 - 5,000.00 (5,000.00) 25,000.00
3,964.99 25,238.96 43,090.29 65,566.88 (22,476.59) 96,055.84
TOTAL EXPENSES 58,453.14 105,689.31 214,990.90 306,917.93 (91,927.03) 417,857.24
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 89,320.87 138,267.50 51,030.68 40,472.50 10,558.18 -
4.8 AdministrationFlood Control Structures
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
Division 460
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:Provincial Grants 24,071.84 27,887.10 101,854.63 83,661.30 18,193.33 111,548.38 Municipal Grants 10,801.83 25,115.00 46,117.97 70,730.00 (24,612.03) 95,845.00 Use of Reserves 3,203.40 5,000.00 5,035.08 11,000.00 (5,964.92) 21,500.00
TOTAL REVENUE 38,077.07 58,002.10 153,007.68 165,391.30 (12,383.62) 228,893.38
EXPENSES: Wages and Interprogram Charges 38,134.44 42,306.88 124,041.85 126,920.64 (2,878.79) 169,227.50
38,134.44 42,306.88 124,041.85 126,920.64 (2,878.79) 169,227.50
Other Interprogram ChargesCost Recovery 2,968.06 8,541.47 12,921.92 25,624.41 (12,702.49) 34,165.88
2,968.06 8,541.47 12,921.92 25,624.41 (12,702.49) 34,165.88
Other ExpensesStaff Expense 460 SWP - 250.00 124.46 750.00 (625.54) 1,000.00 Memberships Prof.Dues 460 - - 694.50 - 694.50 1,000.00 Material&Supply 460 753.43 300.00 7,208.38 6,750.00 458.38 7,000.00 Insurance 460 Water Source Prot. E - - 1,185.97 1,000.00 185.97 1,000.00 Capital Asset Purchases 3,203.40 5,000.00 3,203.40 5,000.00 (1,796.60) 15,500.00
3,956.83 5,550.00 12,416.71 13,500.00 (1,083.29) 25,500.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 45,059.33 56,398.35 149,380.48 166,045.05 (16,664.57) 228,893.38
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (6,982.26) 1,603.75 3,627.20 (653.75) 4,280.95 -
Source Water Protection Program
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
Division 630
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:Municipal Levy Non Match 7,168.00 7,168.00 21,504.00 21,504.00 - 28,671.99 Provincial Grants - - - - - 2,500.00 Contributions 1,747.16 1,500.00 2,422.16 5,500.00 (3,077.84) 5,500.00 User Fees 58,325.56 26,750.00 253,627.98 243,750.00 9,877.98 279,500.00
TOTAL REVENUE 67,240.72 35,418.00 277,554.14 270,754.00 6,800.14 316,171.99
EXPENSES: Wages and Interprogram Charges 82,648.40 61,379.30 192,602.50 184,137.90 8,464.60 245,517.19
82,648.40 61,379.30 192,602.50 184,137.90 8,464.60 245,517.19
Other Interprogram ChargesCost Recovery 3,705.28 16,288.70 19,354.05 48,866.10 (29,512.05) 65,154.80
3,705.28 16,288.70 19,354.05 48,866.10 (29,512.05) 65,154.80
Other ExpensesStaff Expense 630 Education 84.87 - 137.36 - 137.36 -Memberships Prof.Dues 630 - - 280.00 500.00 (220.00) 500.00 Material&Supply 630 2,447.12 500.00 5,972.76 4,000.00 1,972.76 5,000.00
2,531.99 500.00 6,390.12 4,500.00 1,890.12 5,500.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 88,885.67 78,168.00 218,346.67 237,504.00 (19,157.33) 316,171.99
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (21,644.95) (42,750.00) 59,207.47 33,250.00 25,957.47 -
Tiffin Education
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
Division 650
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:Federal Sources 250.85 - 250.85 - 250.85 -Use of Reserves - 28,000.00 45,959.68 48,000.00 (2,040.32) 48,000.00
TOTAL REVENUE 250.85 28,000.00 46,210.53 48,000.00 (1,789.47) 48,000.00
EXPENSES: Wages and Interprogram Charges 20,856.60 20,856.60 62,569.80 62,569.80 - 83,426.39
20,856.60 20,856.60 62,569.80 62,569.80 - 83,426.39
Other Interprogram ChargesCost Recovery (27,888.03) (35,406.60) (95,809.84) (110,469.80) 14,659.96 (142,226.39)
(27,888.03) (35,406.60) (95,809.84) (110,469.80) 14,659.96 (142,226.39)
Other ExpensesMaterial&Supply - 250.00 33.36 750.00 (716.64) 1,000.00 Equipment Costs 650 - - - 300.00 (300.00) 500.00 Insurance Corp 650 - 200.00 8,120.99 7,800.00 320.99 7,800.00 Hydro 650 Workshop 676.54 300.00 1,746.53 2,000.00 (253.47) 2,300.00 Fuel Oil Heating Propane Wksp 96.67 - 1,439.35 1,000.00 439.35 2,500.00 Maintenance Supplies 650 3,842.29 5,000.00 10,861.67 15,400.00 (4,538.33) 20,750.00 Uniform & Special Clothing Exp 650 190.09 - 190.09 250.00 (59.91) 250.00 Licence Vehicle - 1,500.00 - 1,500.00 (1,500.00) 1,500.00 Gas & Oil 650 4,593.18 7,300.00 11,819.98 18,900.00 (7,080.02) 22,200.00 Gain Loss on Disposal of Cap Asse - - (721.08) - (721.08) -Capital Asset Purchases - 28,000.00 45,959.68 48,000.00 (2,040.32) 48,000.00
9,398.77 42,550.00 79,450.57 95,900.00 (16,449.43) 106,800.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 2,367.34 28,000.00 46,210.53 48,000.00 (1,789.47) 48,000.00
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (2,116.49) - (0.00) - (0.00) 0.00
Corp-Workshop,Vehicle&Equip
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
Division 660
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:User Fees 1,194.69 - 3,185.84 - 3,185.84 -
TOTAL REVENUE 1,194.69 - 3,185.84 - 3,185.84 -
EXPENSES:- - - - - -
Other Interprogram ChargesCost Recovery (16,251.78) (27,100.00) (73,448.28) (104,600.00) 31,151.72 (131,100.00)
(16,251.78) (27,100.00) (73,448.28) (104,600.00) 31,151.72 (131,100.00)
Other ExpensesMaterial&Supply 660 419.02 500.00 1,104.30 1,500.00 (395.70) 2,000.00 Equipment Costs 660 Office 364.30 1,750.00 364.30 5,250.00 (4,885.70) 7,000.00 Insurance 660 Office (42.50) - 23,128.30 24,000.00 (871.70) 24,000.00 Taxes Corp Office 270.89 600.00 548.86 1,100.00 (551.14) 1,100.00 Hydro 660 4,326.98 7,000.00 17,205.98 21,000.00 (3,794.02) 28,000.00 Telephone 660 Corp Office 3,750.86 4,500.00 10,696.25 13,500.00 (2,803.75) 18,000.00 Office Expenses 2,229.24 6,500.00 6,253.20 19,500.00 (13,246.80) 26,000.00 Maintenance Supplies 660 Interior 571.73 1,500.00 2,008.10 4,500.00 (2,491.90) 6,000.00 Leases 660 Equipment 3,206.01 3,500.00 10,726.72 10,500.00 226.72 14,000.00 Internet Access 680 SCAN 1,133.91 1,250.00 3,382.08 3,750.00 (367.92) 5,000.00 Capital Asset Purchases 1,216.03 - 1,216.03 - 1,216.03 -
17,446.47 27,100.00 76,634.12 104,600.00 (27,965.88) 131,100.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,194.69 - 3,185.84 - 3,185.84 -
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Corp. Office Infrastructure
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
Division 661
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:Municipal Levy Non Match 53,993.16 53,993.16 161,979.48 161,979.48 - 215,972.64 Contributions 100.00 1,500.00 9,400.00 5,000.00 4,400.00 5,000.00 User Fees 39,261.15 39,700.00 82,490.73 67,900.00 14,590.73 93,500.00 Use of Reserves 13,733.37 11,500.00 53,941.27 24,500.00 29,441.27 24,500.00
TOTAL REVENUE 107,087.68 106,693.16 307,811.48 259,379.48 48,432.00 338,972.64
EXPENSES: Wages and Interprogram Charges 59,157.47 56,444.57 173,159.51 169,333.71 3,825.80 225,778.26
59,157.47 56,444.57 173,159.51 169,333.71 3,825.80 225,778.26
Other Interprogram ChargesCost Recovery 3,553.56 11,273.60 16,165.68 33,820.80 (17,655.12) 45,094.38
3,553.56 11,273.60 16,165.68 33,820.80 (17,655.12) 45,094.38
Other ExpensesMaterial&Supply 661 4,692.16 2,875.00 15,514.03 13,625.00 1,889.03 16,500.00 Equipment Costs 661 - 250.00 - 750.00 (750.00) 1,000.00 Consultant Fees 661 - - 24,412.22 - 24,412.22 -Insurance 661 Tiffin Conservation Ar - - 616.68 1,000.00 (383.32) 1,000.00 Taxes Tiffin Conservation Area 135.71 - 278.70 200.00 78.70 900.00 Maintenance Supplies 661 4,828.44 5,100.00 13,590.30 15,100.00 (1,509.70) 20,400.00 Advertisement 661 Tiffin CA - - - 1,000.00 (1,000.00) 1,000.00 Waste Services 661 530.43 500.00 1,765.12 2,000.00 (234.88) 2,800.00 Capital Asset Purchases 11,087.61 11,500.00 26,883.29 24,500.00 2,383.29 24,500.00
21,274.35 20,225.00 83,060.34 58,175.00 24,885.34 68,100.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 83,985.38 87,943.17 272,385.53 261,329.51 11,056.02 338,972.64
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 23,102.30 18,749.99 35,425.95 (1,950.03) 37,375.98 -
Tiffin CA & Maintenance
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
Division 670
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:Municipal Levy Non Match 69,359.92 69,359.92 208,079.76 208,079.76 - 277,439.67 Use of Reserves 9,238.34 9,238.34 27,715.02 27,715.02 - 36,953.37
TOTAL REVENUE 78,598.26 78,598.26 235,794.78 235,794.78 - 314,393.04
EXPENSES: Wages and Interprogram Charges 79,343.07 79,598.26 233,620.70 233,294.78 325.92 318,393.04
79,343.07 79,598.26 233,620.70 233,294.78 325.92 318,393.04
Other Interprogram ChargesCost Recovery (5,246.20) (5,625.00) (42,246.50) (45,675.00) 3,428.50 (59,300.00)
(5,246.20) (5,625.00) (42,246.50) (45,675.00) 3,428.50 (59,300.00)
Other ExpensesMemberships Prof.Dues 670 - - 34,232.00 34,500.00 (268.00) 34,500.00 Member Education/Training 234.05 625.00 234.05 1,875.00 (1,640.95) 2,500.00 Material&Supply 670 1,496.10 1,500.00 1,947.47 4,500.00 (2,552.53) 6,000.00 Transportation 670 Municipal Officer 2,771.24 2,500.00 6,101.40 6,000.00 101.40 11,000.00 Insurance 670 Directors Liab - - 1,905.66 1,300.00 605.66 1,300.00
4,501.39 4,625.00 44,420.58 48,175.00 (3,754.42) 55,300.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 78,598.26 78,598.26 235,794.78 235,794.78 0.00 314,393.04
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) (0.00) - (0.00) - (0.00) -
Corporate Governance
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
Division 680
CURRENT QTR CURRENT QTR ACTUAL BUDGET OVER (UNDER) BUDGETACTUALS BUDGET YTD YTD YTD BUDGET 2019
REVENUE:Municipal Levy Non Match 131,478.88 131,478.88 394,436.64 394,436.64 - 525,915.52 Investment Income 9,335.19 3,250.00 19,914.53 9,750.00 10,164.53 13,000.00 Miscellaneous Revenue 45.00 - 3,455.37 - 3,455.37 -
TOTAL REVENUE 140,859.07 134,728.88 417,806.54 404,186.64 13,619.90 538,915.52
EXPENSES: Wages and Interprogram Charges 98,525.30 131,478.88 302,642.49 394,436.64 (91,794.15) 525,915.52
98,525.30 131,478.88 302,642.49 394,436.64 (91,794.15) 525,915.52
Other Interprogram ChargesCost Recovery - (16,775.00) - (60,375.00) 60,375.00 (209,750.00)
- (16,775.00) - (60,375.00) 60,375.00 (209,750.00)
Other ExpensesStaff Expense 680 Staff 1,170.47 1,500.00 2,867.25 4,500.00 (1,632.75) 6,000.00 Memberships Prof.Dues 680 Admin S 374.84 1,150.00 2,964.41 3,750.00 (785.59) 3,750.00 Staff Education/Training 4,925.71 5,750.00 16,058.54 20,250.00 (4,191.46) 26,500.00 Material&Supply 1,195.19 2,000.00 7,945.05 12,750.00 (4,804.95) 14,500.00 Legal Costs - 250.00 - 750.00 (750.00) 1,000.00 Consultant Fees - 500.00 - 1,500.00 (1,500.00) 2,000.00 Audit Fees - - - - - 17,500.00 Interest & Bank Chgs 680 5,164.03 3,250.00 13,812.21 9,750.00 4,062.21 13,000.00 Uniform & Special Clothing Expense 808.77 1,375.00 808.77 4,125.00 (3,316.23) 5,500.00 Advertisement 680 3,057.01 4,250.00 7,961.11 12,750.00 (4,788.89) 17,000.00 Bad Debt Expense 680 Write Off Sub (3.00) - (3.64) - (3.64) -Transfer to Reserves - - - - - 116,000.00
16,693.02 20,025.00 52,413.70 70,125.00 (17,711.30) 222,750.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 115,218.32 134,728.88 355,056.19 404,186.64 (49,130.45) 538,915.52
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 25,640.75 - 62,750.35 - 62,750.35 -
Corporate Administration
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation AuthorityUnaudited Statement of Operations
For The 9 Periods Ending September 30, 2019
Staff Report: 31-08-19-BOD
Date: 10/25/2019
To: Chair and Members of the Board of Directors
From: Sheryl Flannagan Director, Corporate Services
SUBJECT: 2020 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule
Recommendation
RESOLVED THAT: Staff Report No. 31-08-19-BOD regarding the NVCA’s 2020 Board meeting schedule be approved.
Purpose of the Staff Report
The purpose of this Staff Report is to obtain approval for the 2020 meeting schedule.
Background
The Conservation Authorities Act requires that “the authority shall hold at least one meeting before the 1st day of March and at least one meeting after the 1st day of July and such other meetings as it considers necessary to effectively conduct the affairs of the authority”.
The NVCA Board of Directors meet on the 4th Friday of the month as required, with the exception of December which is held on the 2nd Friday. Meetings are typically not held in July (summer break).
Issues/Analysis
Given this is only the second year of this Board, the amount of education opportunities as well as the current political climate, staff are recommending that there be a meeting every month, except for July in 2020. The proposed schedule is below:
2020 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule Staff Report No. 31-08-19-BOD
2020 DATE MEETING TIME (a.m.)
January 24 Board of Directors Mtg. #11/19 (final meeting)
Board of Directors Mtg. #01/2020 – Annual General Mtg./Election of Officers
9:00 – 12:00 noon
February 28 Board of Directors Mtg. #02/2020 9:00 – 12:00 noon
March 27 Board of Directors Mtg. #03/2020 9:00 – 12:00 noon
April 24 Board of Directors Mtg. #04/2020 9:00 – 12:00 noon
May 22 Board of Directors Mtg. #05/2020 9:00 – 12:00 noon
June 26 Board of Directors Mtg. #06/2020 9:00 – 12:00 noon July No meeting scheduled August 28 Board of Directors Mtg. #07/2020 9:00 – 12:00 noon
September 25 Board of Directors Mtg. #08/2020 9:00 – 12:00 noon
October 23 Board of Directors Mtg. #09/2020 9:00 – 12:00 noon November 27 Board of Directors Mtg. #10/2020 9:00 – 12:00 noon
December 11 Board of Directors Mtg. #11/2020 9:00 – 12:00 noon
Relevance to Authority Policy/Mandate
The Conservation Authorities Act (CAA) requires the Board of Directors to hold meetings.
Impact on Authority Finances
Staff time to prepare this report is addressed in the 2019 budget.
Reviewed by: Approved for submission by: Original Signed by Original Signed by Sheryl Flannagan Doug Hevenor Director, Corporate Services Chief Administrative Officer
Staff Report: 32-08-19-BOD
Date: 25/10/2019
To: Chair and Members of the Board of Directors
From: Maria Leung Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: Communications Report – September 14, 2019 – October 10, 2019
Recommendation
RESOLVED THAT: Staff Report No. 32-08-19-BOD regarding NVCA Communications – September 14, 2019 – October 10, 2019, be received.
Purpose of the Staff Report This staff report presents a summary of NVCA media coverage and public outreach during the period of September 14, 2019 – October 10, 2019.
Background The following outlines the communications and media coverage during the period. 1. Media coverage
All media releases can be found on NVCA website under "News."
Volunteers, Students, Mayor of Springwater, Rotary Club and NVCA get ready for Festival at Fort Willow (issued September 12, 2019)
Title Media Outlet Date Reference Festival at Fort Willow set to take visitors back in time
Barrie Today September 13, 2019
Maria Leung, Communications
Coordinator
Communications Report – September 14, 2019 – October 10, 2019 Staff Report No. 32-08-19-BOD Title Media Outlet Date Reference
Festival at Fort Willow set to take visitors back in time
Orillia Matters September 15, 2019
Maria Leung, Communications
Coordinator
Volunteers, Students, Mayor of Springwater, Rotary Club and NVCA get ready for Festival at Fort Willow SPRINGWATER, ON (September 12, 2019)
Springwater News September 19, 2019
Byron Wesson, Director of
Conservation Services
Volunteers needed for fall TD Tree Day planting events in Stayner, Minesing and Orangeville (issued September 16, 2019)
Title Media Outlet Date Reference Volunteers needed to plant hundreds of trees
Barrie Today September 16, 2019
Shannon Stephens, Healthy Waters
Program Coordinator
Volunteers needed to plant hundreds of trees
Collingwood Today
September 16, 2019
Shannon Stephens, Healthy Waters
Program Coordinator
Volunteers needed for Fall TD Tree Day planting events in Stayner, Minesing and Orangeville
Springwater News
September 19, 2019
Shannon Stephens, Healthy Waters
Program Coordinator
People needed to plant trees in Nottawasaga Valley
Barrie 360 September 18, 2019
Shannon Stephens, healthy waters
program coordinator
Camp Tiffin open if classes are cancelled (issued October 4, 2019)
Title Media Outlet Date Reference Hey parents, Camp Tiffin open if CUPE strikes Monday
Barrie Today October 4, 2019
Naomi Saunders, Manager of Environmental Education
Camp Tiffin open if CUPE strikes Monday
Bradford Today October 4, 2019
Naomi Saunders, Manager of Environmental Education
Camp Tiffin open if CUPE strikes Monday
Collingwood Today
October 4, 2019
Naomi Saunders, Manager of
Communications Report – September 14, 2019 – October 10, 2019 Staff Report No. 32-08-19-BOD Title Media Outlet Date Reference
Environmental Education
Help Where to send your kids if there's a school closure
Simcoe.com October 4, 2019
Which school boards will or won’t be open pending a CUPE strike
CTV Barrie October 5, 2015
Maria Leung, Communications
Coordinator
Other Media Coverage
Title Media Outlet Date Reference See the Salmon Run Event
mycollingwood.ca September 17, 2019
Education, nature and fun come together for Salmon Run
Collingwood Today
September 18, 2019
Mayor Don’s Update Springwater News September 19, 2019
Festival at Fort Willow
Latest Jewel 99.3 Local News Headlines and Sports
Jewel 99.3 September 20, 2019
Festival at Fort Willow
FESTIVAL AT FORT WILLOW
Barrie 360 September 26, 2019
Festival at Fort Willow
HISTORY CLASS, ART CLASSES, BEER GLASSES 4 EVENTS HAPPENING IN BARRIE THIS WEEKEND
Barrie Uncovered September 26, 2019
Festival at Fort Willow
Events happening around the region
CTV News Barrie September 26, 2019
Festival at Fort Willow
Festival at Fort Willow Simcoereview.com
September 26, 2019
Festival at Fort Willow
Festival at Fort Willow CTV Barrie September 27, 2019
Festival at Fort Willow
Five things to do this weekend in Simcoe County
Simcoe.com September 27, 2019
Festival at Fort Willow
Festival at Fort Willow celebrates history
Farm View October 1, 2019
Festival at Fort Willow
DISCLAIMER: NVCA does not allege that the information provided in the media articles depicts accurate statements or testimonies on behalf of any individual named, and is not responsible for any misinterpretation of information or misquoted statement(s).
Communications Report – September 14, 2019 – October 10, 2019 Staff Report No. 32-08-19-BOD 2. Other Communication/Media Outreach
• October 10, 2019 – Highlights of the NVCA Board of Directors Meeting,September 27
• September 26, 2019 - NVCA Conservation Update (e-newsletter)
• Ongoing – social media outreach (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
3. Presentations/Displays/Key Events by NVCA staff
• September 2019 – Education staff delivered programing to 486 students. Programs included 3 days of outreach at three schools for the Barrie Rotary sponsored program Wonderful Wetlands where staff took Grade 7 students into their communities to look where runoff goes, and also planted wildflower seeds to help green their school yards
• September 4 – Stewardship staff led volunteers to create woody “fishapartments to help enhance river flow, canoe passage and create habitat forfish and other aquatic species
• September 19 – CAO Doug Hevenor met with Andrea Khanjin, MPP ofBarrie—Innisfil, and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of theEnvironment, Conservation and Parks
• September 21 – Stayer Ecopark TD Tree Days tree planting event
• September 27/28 - The Festival at For Willow was a great success withroughly 800 Grade 7 students making candles and many families makingcandles on Saturday.
• September 28 – Staff was at four events: Dufferin Farm Tour, See theSalmon Run, Edenvale Conservation Area TD Tree Days tree planting event,Festival at Fort Willow
• October 2 – Watershed science staff presented to students at GeorgianCollege as a guest speaker
• October 5 – Mono Community Pollinator Garden TD Tree Days tree plantingevent
Issues/Analysis NVCA media mentions in this reporting period was generally positive. Articles highlighted Festival at Fort Willow. Articles also mentioned that Camp Tiffin would be open if classes were cancelled due to the teacher strike. Staff will continue to monitor coverage of these issues in the media.
Communications Report – September 14, 2019 – October 10, 2019 Staff Report No. 32-08-19-BOD
In general, media coverage and public outreach/communications were positive with regard to NVCA work and programs over the past months. There are no issues of concern at this time.
Relevance to Authority Policy/Mandate Communications and promotion are an integral part of the work of NVCA. Reference to both can be found in the 2014-2018 Strategic Plan.
Impact on Authority Finances Staff time to prepare this report is addressed in the 2019 budget.
Reviewed by: Approved for submission by: Original Signed by Original Signed by Sheryl Flannagan Doug Hevenor Director, Corporate Services Chief Administrative Officer
Attachment 1 – Media Clippings for the period
Festival at Fort Willow set to take
visitors back in time
'This was the Highway 400 of its time
and was turned into a corduroy road to
handle some of the heavy traffic that
came through,' says re-enactor
September 13, 2019 by Shawn Gibson
Barrie Today
The Festival at Fort Willow is being
held September 27 and 28 at the Fort
Willow Conservation Area, located
north of Barrie. Raymond
Bowe/BarrieToday
The annual Festival at Fort Willow is
getting some final touches on its
cannons before blasting visitors back
to the past later this month.
The festival, which takes place at the
historic Grenfel Road site Friday, Sept.
27 and Saturday, Sept. 28, shows
visitors what life was like during the
War of 1812 when the United States
and British army were battling over
Canada.
In preparation for the upcoming
event, volunteers and representatives
from Springwater Township will finish
building a shed that will hold tack and
feed for horses at the festival.
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority communications co-
ordinator Maria Leung says the event
is a highlight of the year, which
usually leads to more interest in local
history.
“For the NVCA, the festival is so
important in order to have the kids
learning about the region and things
within the area so they get excited
about where they live,” Leung said.
“We see hundreds of kids from schools
and family outings who come to learn
and play each year in some of our
locations.
"Local involvement is crucial," she
added.
The Festival at Fort Willow will be full
of local history buffs re-enacting life
as it was in 1812, with lessons in
candle-making, being a blacksmith
and a fur trader.
Fort Willow is located about 20
minutes west of Barrie, near George
Johnston Road and Portage Trail.
Dennis Johnson, who has been re-
enacting since
1979, told BarrieToday he loves to
share the passion with this generation
that he had when he was a kid.
“When I see these children coming
here and their eyes light up with
wonder, I see me when I was about
five or six years old,” he said.
“I’ve heard it all my life, that Canadian
history is boring. I don’t agree,"
Johnson added. "I think the teacher
who taught it was maybe boring, but
Canadian history is exciting and full of
adventure.”
During the War of 1812, Fort Willow
played an important role in being a
supply depot for British armies to send
supplies north.
First Nations, fur traders and French
explorers also actively used the site as
part of a major transportation route
for centuries.
At the festival, Johnson will showcase
the trade of blacksmith, as well as
play the role of a North West
Company (fur trading company at the
time) representative.
The 66-year-old says he enjoys
teaching people about some of the
things they think they know, but
realize later they don’t.
“When I tell people about the Nine
Mile Portage and how busy it was.
They can’t believe it because they
have always viewed it as bush and
forest,” said Johnson.
“But this was the Highway 400 of its
time and was turned into a corduroy
road to handle some of the heavy
traffic that came through," he
added. "Sure, there was thick bush
around the area, but there were
roads, too.”
The Friday, Sept. 27 festival date will
be a day for schools and students to
visit and explore the past,
while Saturday, Sept. 28 is free to the
public from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Fort Willow Conservation Area is
located at 2714 Grenfel Road in
Springwater Township.
Festival at Fort Willow set to take
visitors back in time
'This was the Highway 400 of its time
and was turned into a corduroy road
to handle some of the heavy traffic
that came through,' says re-enactor
September 15, 2019 by Shawn Gibson
Orillia Matters
The Festival at Fort Willow is being
held September 27 and 28 at the Fort
Willow Conservation Area, located
north of Barrie. Raymond
Bowe/BarrieToday
The annual Festival at Fort Willow is
Fort Willow is located about 20
minutes west of Barrie, near George
Johnston Road and Portage Trail.
Dennis Johnson, who has been re-
enacting since
1979, told BarrieToday he loves to
share the passion with this generation
that he had when he was a kid.
“When I see these children coming
here and their eyes light up with
wonder, I see me when I was about
five or six years old,” he said.
“I’ve heard it all my life, that Canadian
history is boring. I don’t agree,"
Johnson added. "I think the teacher
who taught it was maybe boring, but
Canadian history is exciting and full of
adventure.”
getting some final touches on its
cannons before blasting visitors back
to the past later this month.
The festival, which takes place at the
historic Grenfel Road site Friday, Sept.
27 and Saturday, Sept. 28, shows
visitors what life was like during the
War of 1812 when the United States
and British army were battling over
Canada.
In preparation for the upcoming
event, volunteers and representatives
from Springwater Township will finish
building a shed that will hold tack and
feed for horses at the festival.
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority communications co-
ordinator Maria Leung says the event
is a highlight of the year, which
usually leads to more interest in local
history.
“For the NVCA, the festival is so
important in order to have the kids
learning about the region and things
within the area so they get excited
about where they live,” Leung said.
“We see hundreds of kids from schools
and family outings who come to learn
and play each year in some of our
locations.
"Local involvement is crucial," she
added.
The Festival at Fort Willow will be full
of local history buffs re-enacting life
as it was in 1812, with lessons in
candle-making, being a blacksmith
and a fur trader.
During the War of 1812, Fort Willow
played an important role in being a
supply depot for British armies to send
supplies north.
First Nations, fur traders and French
explorers also actively used the site as
part of a major transportation route
for centuries.
At the festival, Johnson will showcase
the trade of blacksmith, as well as
play the role of a North West
Company (fur trading company at the
time) representative.
The 66-year-old says he enjoys
teaching people about some of the
things they think they know, but
realize later they don’t.
“When I tell people about the Nine
Mile Portage and how busy it was.
They can’t believe it because they
have always viewed it as bush and
forest,” said Johnson.
“But this was the Highway 400 of its
time and was turned into a corduroy
road to handle some of the heavy
traffic that came through," he
added. "Sure, there was thick bush
around the area, but there were
roads, too.”
The Friday, Sept. 27 festival date will
be a day for schools and students to
visit and explore the past,
while Saturday, Sept. 28 is free to the
public from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Fort Willow Conservation Area is
located at 2714 Grenfel Road in
Springwater Township.
Volunteers needed to plant
hundreds of trees
The tree planting comes as part of a
national program lead by TD Friends
of the Environment Foundation
September 16, 2019
Barrie Today
Volunteers needed for fall TD Tree Day
planting events in Stayner, Minesing
and Orangeville. Photo supplied by
NVCA
NEWS RELEASE
NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
*************************
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority (NVCA) is looking for
volunteers to plant trees in parks and
conservation areas in Stayner,
Minesing and Orangeville at three
events this fall.
These trees will be planted along
rivers and creeks inside the parks. As
they grow, the trees will help improve
water quality and create habitat for
fish and other aquatic life. Birds and
pollinators that live or migrate through
these areas will also benefit from
these trees.
“We always encourage families to
volunteer at tree planting events,”
said Shannon Stephens, Healthy
Waters Program Coordinator at the
NVCA. “The kids learn how to create
habitat for plants and animals and
contribute to reducing climate change.
Plus, it’s a great bonding experience
for the entire family.”
The tree planting events are suitable
for all ages and are eligible events for
students in need of high school
volunteer hours. Volunteers are
required to bring closed-toed shoes or
boots, gloves, sunscreen, hat, water
and a shovel (if available).
Here are the details of the events:
Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m.: Volunteers will
meet at the Clearview EcoPark,
300 Mowat Street North,
Stayner, Ontario to plant 300
trees and shrubs along Lamont
Creek
Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m.: Volunteers will
meet at the Edenvale
Conservation Area, 3920
Highway 26, Minesing, Ontario
to plant 500 trees in the park
and along the Nottawasaga
River.
Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to
12 p.m.: Volunteers will meet
at the Mono Community
Pollinator Garden, 246366
Hockley Rd, Mono (Orangeville),
Ontario to plant 300 trees.
All three of these planting days are
part of TD Tree Days, a national
program lead by TD Friends of the
Environment Foundation. These
family-friendly events encourage
volunteers to plant trees to help the
environment in their local community.
NVCA is pleased to work with TD and
other groups, including Clearview
Township, Town of Shelburne, and
Nature Conservancy Canada on these
events.
To volunteer at NVCA’s TD Tree Days,
visit the NVCA website or TD Tree
Days at tdtreedays.com.
Volunteers needed to plant
hundreds of trees
The tree planting comes as part of a
national program lead by TD Friends
of the Environment Foundation
September 16, 2019
Collingwood Today
Volunteers needed for fall TD Tree Day
planting events in Stayner, Minesing
and Orangeville. Photo supplied by
NVCA
NEWS RELEASE
NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
*************************
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority (NVCA) is looking for
volunteers to plant trees in parks and
conservation areas in Stayner,
Minesing and Orangeville at three
events this fall.
These trees will be planted along
rivers and creeks inside the parks. As
they grow, the trees will help improve
water quality and create habitat for
fish and other aquatic life. Birds and
pollinators that live or migrate through
these areas will also benefit from
these trees.
“We always encourage families to
volunteer at tree planting events,”
said Shannon Stephens, Healthy
Waters Program Coordinator at the
NVCA. “The kids learn how to create
habitat for plants and animals and
contribute to reducing climate change.
Plus, it’s a great bonding experience
for the entire family.”
The tree planting events are suitable
for all ages and are eligible events for
students in need of high school
volunteer hours. Volunteers are
required to bring closed-toed shoes or
boots, gloves, sunscreen, hat, water
and a shovel (if available).
Here are the details of the events:
Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m.: Volunteers will
meet at the Clearview EcoPark,
300 Mowat Street North,
Stayner, Ontario to plant 300
trees and shrubs along Lamont
Creek
Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m.: Volunteers will
meet at the Edenvale
Conservation Area, 3920
Highway 26, Minesing, Ontario
to plant 500 trees in the park
and along the Nottawasaga
River.
Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to
12 p.m.: Volunteers will meet
at the Mono Community
Pollinator Garden, 246366
Hockley Rd, Mono (Orangeville),
Ontario to plant 300 trees.
All three of these planting days are
part of TD Tree Days, a national
program lead by TD Friends of the
Environment Foundation. These
family-friendly events encourage
volunteers to plant trees to help the
environment in their local community.
NVCA is pleased to work with TD and
other groups, including Clearview
Township, Town of Shelburne, and
Nature Conservancy Canada on these
events.
To volunteer at NVCA’s TD Tree Days,
visit the NVCA website or TD Tree
Days at tdtreedays.com.
See the Salmon Run Event -
Saturday, September 28th
September 17, 2019
mycollingwood.ca
The Blue Mountain Watershed Trust is
holding See the Salmon Run for a
third year from 10am to 3pm on
Saturday, September 28th. The
Collingwood/Town of Blue Mountains
event is a chance for people of all
ages to see hundreds of massive
Chinook Salmon fight their way up
Silver Creek on their annual spawning
run.
This year’s event lands smack in the
middle of the annual salmon
migration. Last See the Salmon saw
300+ adults and 250+ children in
attendance; this year’s is expected to
do as well. It’s an event that will
include a gourmet lunch put on by
Oliver & Bonacini (Kolapore Springs
trout on a bun), as well as local brews
by the Collingwood Brewery and a
FREE kids’ lunch. Elephant Thoughts
and the Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authority will be there
with a huge inflatable salmon and
interactive games for children.
The centrepiece of the event is a 20-
minute self-guided nature hike
through the woods along Silver Creek.
Adults and kids can stop at 4 locations
where conservation experts from
various organizations (Conservation
Authorities, Georgian Bay Anglers the
Collingwood Nature League) will be on
hand to add to your knowledge of fish
migration and spawning, and stamp
kids’ fish ‘passport’ colouring book. At
the end, there is a sheltered table for
colouring, aquatic-themed story time
and face painting.
The event includes parking on-site and
will take place at the Foley
property, 609830 12th Sideroad,
Town of Blue Mountains, just west of
the intersection of 6th Street and Osler
Bluff Road. It’s open to the public and
has never disappointed in being both
educational and a whole lot of fun for
all ages. Event sponsors include TD
Friends of the Environment, The Town
of Collingwood, Kolapore Springs
Fishery Blue Ridge Meats, , Red-tailed
Hawk Forest School and many more.
Entry is $10, lunch is $10 (cash only)
and kids 12 and under enter and eat
for free. More information is available
at seethesalmon.ca and tickets can
be purchased in advance
at Eventbrite. All payments on-site
are cash only.
About The Blue Mountain
Watershed Trust Foundation
The Blue Mountain Watershed Trust
Foundation (Watershed Trust),
Ontario’s first watershed trust, was
founded in 1994. During the past 25
years, the Watershed Trust has
dedicated itself to preserving and
protecting the area’s wetlands,
watercourses and wildlife corridors.
This includes Silver Creek and the
Silver Creek Wetland, a Provincially
Significant wetland and one of the
region's most valuable natural
features. The Silver Creek Watershed
offers $10.5 million worth of non-
market ecological services to the
province each year.
The Watershed Trust is a grassroots,
all-volunteer organization supported
by donations and fundraising. The
organization exists in order to raise
awareness of and protect
watercourses in the Collingwood/Blue
Mountains area including Silver,
Townline, Batteaux and Black Ash
Creeks; the Beaver and Pretty Rivers;
and Indian Brook.
For specific media inquiries and
inquiries about the See the Salmon
Run event, please contact: Carl
Michener, Outwrite Communications,
416 476 7484.
PEOPLE NEEDED TO PLANT TREES
IN NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY
TD TREE DAYS START THIS WEEKEND
September 18, 2019 by MJ Bradford
Barrie 360
Volunteers are needed to plant over a
thousand trees in the areas of
Stayner, Minesing, and Orangeville as
part of TD Tree planting Day.
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority says trees will be planted in
parks and conservation areas at three
separate events this fall. As trees
grow, they will help improve water
quality and create habitat for fish and
other aquatic life . All ages are
welcome .
Volunteers are required to bring
closed-toed shoes or boots, gloves,
sunscreen, hat, water and a shovel (if
available).
Events take place on Saturday,
September 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 12
p.m.: volunteers will meet at the
Clearview EcoPark, 300 Mowat Street
North, Stayner, Ontario to plant 300
trees and shrubs along Lamont Creek.
Saturday, September 28, from 9:00
a.m. to 12 p.m.: volunteers will meet
at the Edenvale Conservation Area,
3920 Highway 26, Minesing, Ontario
to plant 500 trees in the park and
along the Nottawasaga River.
Saturday, October 5 from 9:00 a.m.
to 12 p.m.: volunteers will meet at the
Mono Community Pollinator Garden,
246366 Hockley Rd, Mono
(Orangeville), Ontario to plant 300
trees.
To volunteer at NVCA’s TD Tree Days,
visit the NVCA website at
www.nvca.on.ca or TD Tree Days
at tdtreedays.com.
Education, nature and fun come
together for Salmon Run
Family-friendly event aims to teach
about the Chinook Salmon while
raising funds for Blue Mountain
Watershed Trust
September 18, 2019 by Jessica Owen
Collingwood Today
The 2019 See the Salmon Run event
is taking place on Sept. 28.
Contributed image
It’s time to get dirty, learn something,
and raise money for a good cause.
The third-annual See the Salmon Run
event will be taking place Sept. 28 at
609830 12th Sideroad in the Town of
the Blue Mountains.
The Blue Mountain Watershed Trust
has been running the event since
2016. While the event took a break in
2018, more than 550 children and
adults attended the 2017 iteration.
“We see the strong need for education
in the younger generations because of
the ongoing environmental concerns
that take place in and around the
Georgian Triangle,” said event co-
ordinator Shirra Harris. “We want to
involve and engage our children as
well as their families so that they may
become more connected to their
environment and also more aware of
environmental responsibilities.”
This year, children and adults can take
a self-guided, short hike along Silver
Creek, stopping at four creekside
stations manned by the Nottawasaga
Valley Conservation Authority, Grey
Sauble Conservation Authority,
Georgian Triangle Anglers Association,
and the Collingwood Nature League.
Attendees stop to learn, while children
get a salmon sticker at each station
for their Salmon Passport, a colouring
book that tells the story of the
Chinook salmon life cycle.
The Collingwood Public Library and
Elephant Thoughts are supplying
puzzles, blow-up animals, and
aquatic-themed story time.
Collingwood Brewery will have a beer
tent on-site. All proceeds from the
event will go toward operating costs
for the Blue Mountain Watershed
Trust.
Harris said the trust hopes to raise
$7,000 through the event this year.
“We... would put this towards the
environmental education in the school
systems; possibly adding two schools
to the program that haven’t been
involved in the past: Cameron Street
Public School and Notre-Dame-De-La-
Huronie,” she said.
“Teaching our children and adults
about gratitude while giving thanks to
the return of the Chinook Salmon is
one step forward to pushing the need
to keep them here and prevent
housing over-development, which may
interfere with their natural habitat,”
said Harris.
The event takes place from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. Tickets
are $20 for adults and kids are free.
Lunch will be provided. On-leash dogs
are welcome.
For more information, click here.
Mayor Don’s Update
September 19, 2019
Springwater News
Breakfast on the Farm -Barrie Hill
Farms - This was a great sold out
event last Saturday, September 14 at
the Gervais Barrie Hill Family Farm.
The weather co-operated and a
delicious breakfast of local food was
served. The many exhibitors educated
us about current farm facts and
practices. Thanks to the fire fighters
who participated and shared with the
families. Wagon tours showed us the
variety of crops grown at the farm and
the farm store was bustling with many
shoppers buying wonderful fresh
produce. Thank you to the tireless
organizers, volunteers and sponsors
for a very successful event.
Backyard Chickens - Council this
week is reviewing whether to conduct
a public consultation process
associated with backyard chickens on
non-farm lots in Springwater or
maintain the present by-law
prohibiting the keeping of such
chickens on non-farm lots. Public
consultation would involve a survey
and an open house session, proposed
for November 7, 2019, to share views
and obtain feedback from residents
before a final decision is made by
Council. I am in favour of having this
feedback and I hope the majority of
Council feel the same. I think a pilot
test period with the right rules and
controls could be tried to see if this
can work in Springwater without
offending others.
Doors Open and Springwater 25th
Anniversary - This Saturday,
September 21, from IO a.m. to 4 p.m.
we will be holding this event to
celebrate the 25th Anniversary of
Springwater Township. The
Administration Centre, which is
located on the fonner site of the
Midhurst Forest Station that began
operating in 1922, will be open to the
public for free. The current building
was built in 2009 and received a LEED
Silver certification for its limited
environmental impact. There will be
building tours, fun giveaways, artifacts
on display, and activities for the whole
family.
Official Plan Amendment - Public
Meeting -The Township will hold a
public meeting on September 23,
2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Administration Centre to consider the
Springwater Official Plan Amendment.
The purpose of the amendment is to
establish a formal preconsultation
process for Planning Act applications
(e.g. OPA, ZBA, Site Plan Control,
Subdivision/Condominium approvals in
Springwater). This means that Council
may require applicants to consult with
the municipality before submitting
certain types of planning applications.
This will be good to attend to learn
and provide your input.
Hasty Tract Property Public
Information Centre - The Township
will hold a Public Infom1ation Centre
on September 26 at the
Administration Centre from 7 to 9
p.m. The purpose of this will be to
review the environmental assessment
results for the Hasty Tract property on
Bayfield Street/Snow Valley Road,
which the Township plans to purchase.
This approximately 50 acres of land
will be used as a hub for a future fire
station and recreational multiplex and
other municipal services. There could
also be a commercial component in
future. The Public Information Centre
will be Open House style, where
attendees can review display panels
and speak directly with members of
the project team. Comments on the
project and environmental assessment
will be accepted until October 11,
2019.
50th Midhurst Autumnfest - On
Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m, the annual celebration of
autumn will happen at the Midhurst
Autumnfest. There will be local
vendors and exhibitors, food trucks,
games and activities for all ages. It
will also be the official grand opening
of the Midhurst Pavilion.
Festival at Fort Willow - On
Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. as well, experience
encampment life during the War of
1812 at the Historic Fort Willow
Festival. This free festival features
displays, entertainment and
reenactments of life as it was over
two centuries ago. There is no parking
at the site, but a shuttle bus will run
from the Grenfel Community Hall on
Sunnidale Road.
New Business Directory - We've
launched a new free Business
Directory on the Township's website.
The new directory is more user-
friendly and visually appealing.
Businesses can now add even more
details and photos. Businesses are
invited to create an account and
submit their business details to help
promote their goods and services to
residents. Create an account and
explore local businesses at
directory.springwater.ca
Watermain Flushing - Annual fall
watermain flushing will be taking place
in September and October for those
on municipal water. Ontario Clean
Water Agency will be performing this
task and ask that when flushing mains
in your neighbourhood that you
reduce your water usage between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. so that the
maintenance can be effectively
completed. See when your
neighbourhood will be targeted at
springwater.ca/water.
The comments here reflect my
perspective and do not necessarily
represent those of the whole of
Council.
Check out my recent radio interview
reviewing current Springwater news
items with Rock95 and 107.5 KOOL
FM news director Dan Blakeley. See
barrie360.com
Contact me at
[email protected] or 705-728-
4784 ext. 2013 to set a time to meet
or reach me directly at 705- 302-
4253. We can also stay connected on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
@MayorDonAllen and review updates
on www.donallen.ca
Volunteers needed for fall TD Tree
Day planting events in Stayner,
Minesing and Orangeville
September 19, 2019
Springwater News
UTOPIA, Ontario (September 16,
2019) - The Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authority (NVCA) is
looking for volunteers to plant trees
in parks and conservation areas in
Stayner, Minesing and Orangeville at
three events this fall.
These trees will be planted along
rivers and creeks inside the parks. As
they grow, the trees will help improve
water quality and create habitat for
fish and other aquatic life. Birds and
pollinators that live or migrate through
these areas will also benefit from
these trees.
"We always encourage families to
volunteer at tree planting events,"
said Shannon Stephens, Healthy
Waters Program Coordinator at the
NVCA. "The kids learn how to create
habitat for plants and animals and
contribute to reducing climate
change. Plus, it's a great bonding
experience for the entire family."
The tree planting events are suitable
for all ages and are eligible events for
students in need of high school
volunteer hours. Volunteers are
required to bring closed-toed shoes or
boots, gloves, sunscreen, hat, water
and a shovel (if available).
Here are the details of the event
Saturday, September 21, from 9:00
a.m. to 12 p.m.: volunteers will meet
at the Clearview EcoPark, 300 Mowat
Street North, Stayner, Ontario to plant
300 trees and shrubs alongLamont
Creek.
Saturday, September 28, from
9:00a.m. to l2 p.m.:volunteers will
meet at the Edenvale Conservation
Area, 3920 Highway 26, Minesing,
Ontario to plant 500 trees in the park
and along the Nottawasaga River.
Saturday, October 5 from 9:00 a.m.
to 12 p.m.: volunteers will meet at
the Mono Community Pollinator
Garden, 246366 Hockley Rd, Mono
(Orangeville), Ontario to plant 300
trees.
All three of these planting days are
part ofTD Tree Days, a national
program lead by TD Friends of the
Environment Foundation. These
family-friendly events encourage
volunteers to plant trees to help the
environment in their local commw1ity.
NVCA is pleased to work with TD and
other groups, including Clearview
Township, Town of Shelburne, and
Nature Conservancy Canada on these
events.
To volunteer at NVCA's TD Tree Days,
visit the NVCA website at
www.nvca.on.ca or TD Tree Days at
tdtreedays.com.
About NVCA: The Nottawasaga
Valley Conservation
Authority is a public agency dedicated
to the preservation of a healthy
environment through specialized
programs to protect, conserve and
enhance our water, wetlands, forests
and lands. www.nvca.on.ca
About TD Tree Days: TD Tree Days
invests in the helllth of our urban tree
canopies, and offers TD employees,
their families, and our community
partners, a fun, easy and rewarding
way to give back and help green the
communities in which they live and
work. TD Tree Days has been bringing
people together since 2010 and is
helping to create a more vibrant
planet by growing and enhancing
green spaces and is contributing to
TD's Ready Commitment target of
helping plant 1 million trees by 2030.
Over 394,000 native trees and shrubs
have been planted in communities
across North America through TD Tree
Days, and this fall thousands of
volunteers will come together to
further enhance over I 00 green
spaces for everyone to enjoy. To
ensure that the right tree is properly
planted in the right place, over 90
local community organizations,
including conservation authorities,
mw1icipalities and Indigenous
communities support TD Tree Days
with technical expertise. For more
information and to register, visit
tdtreedays. com .
Volunteers, Students, Mayor of
Springwater, Rotary Club and
NVCA get ready for Festival at Fort
Willow SPRINGWATER, ON
(September 12, 2019)
September 19, 2019
Springwater News
Today - volunteers with the Friends of
Fort Willow (FOFW), members of the
Rotary Club of Barrie, the Mayor of
Springwater Township and staff at the
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority (NVCA) came together to
help prepare for the upcoming Festival
at Fort Willow. Finishing carpentry
work on an authentic pioneer shed,
grounds maintenance, installing
welcome signage and other site
preparations made for a busy day.
The shed is being built using pioneer
carpentry methods and will be used to
house soldiers gear, livestock feed,
horse tack and primitive tools during
the Festival at Fort Willow, which
begins on September 27, 2019.
"Thanks to the $3,000 donated by the
Rotary Club, the reenactors horse feed
and infantry gear can finally stay dry
and out of the weather elements
during the festival," said Byron
Wesson, Director of Conservation
Services at the NVCA. "The Rotary
Club has always been very generous
to our efforts at Fort Willow. Over the
years, they have donated in excess of
$100,000 to help us revitalize this
important part of Canada's history."
In an attempt to preserve the skills as
were common during the early 1800s,
pioneer carpentry methods —
including mortise and tenon or
dovetail joints — can be seen on
select buildings throughout the site.
"Our volunteers are all very
passionate about the historical
significance of Fort Willow," said David
Cockburn, Chair of FOFW. "Anything
we build on this site strives to be
historically accurate. We want to
preserve and rebuild the site to
resemble the one from 1812 as much
as we can, that's why we gather here
every Thursday to maintain the site
and get ready for the festival."
The Festival at Fort Willow is a two-
day event. The first day is reserved for
school groups to provide an
interactive, educational experience.
The second day on September 28 is
open to the general public to attend
for free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"On behalf of the Township, I would
like to thank the Friends of Fort Willow
and the Rotary Club of Barrie for their
commitment to ensuring the Festival
at Fort Willow is a success each year,"
said Don Allen, Mayor of Springwater
Township. "Fort Willow is an important
part of Canadian history. The fort
served as a critical supply depot for
British armies in the War of 1812 and
is recognized nationally as a heritage
site. We are very proud to celebrate
this part of history in our community."
Over 70 re-enactors will occupy the
site during the festival to showcase
life as it was during the War of 1812.
Residents and visitors are invited to
come experience the historical
transformation.
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September 20, 2019
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After a 10-year hiatus, the
Collingwood Kinsmen have
resurrected. Kinsmen and Kinettes
came from all over Canada to
celebrate the club’s Charter Night,
which took place Wednesday night at
the Nottawa Memorial Community
Centre. 90 members came out for the
evening, from clubs as far as Barrie,
Kitchener/Waterloo, and Fort Erie,
including the National President of Kin
Canada, who came all the way from
Halifax to help commemorate the
occasion. The Stayner club sponsored
the initiative. Anyone interested in
more information about joining a local
Kinsmen Club can contact Glen Card
by email at [email protected], or
Brandon Ward the CF director for the
Stayner Kinsmen at 705-443-1461 or
by email at
(Source: Collingwood Today; Image:
Collingwood Today with Glen Card and
Brandon Ward)
The 7th annual Friends for Life
Walkathon takes place Sunday,
September 22nd at the Blue Mountain
Village. Funds raised support
programs and services provided by
the Georgian Triangle Humane Society
who receives no government funding
and relies solely on community
support through events such as the
walkathon. In addition to the 3 km
walk, the event will include lots of
family friendly activities like animal
readings by a medium, photo
opportunities with characters from
Paw Patrol, a best costume and a best
trick competition, just to name a few.
You don’t need a dog to participate in
the event. Visit the Georgian Triangle
Humane Society website to register.
(Source: Collingwood Today)
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority (NVCA) is looking for
volunteers to plant trees in parks and
conservation areas in Stayner,
Minesing and Orangeville at three
events this fall.
These trees will be planted along
rivers and creeks inside the parks.
Saturday, September 21st from 9 am
to 12 pm, volunteers will meet at the
Clearview EcoPark, 300 Mowat Street
North, Stayner, to plant 300 trees and
shrubs along Lamont Creek.
(Source: Collingwood Today)
Sports:
In baseball, Cavan Biggio homered
and had three RBIs to offset a
spectacular, homer-robbing catch by
Austin Hays, and the Toronto Blue
Jays used a six-run seventh inning to
beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 last
night for a three-game sweep.
The resilient New York Yankees
powered their way to the club’s first
AL East title since 2012, routing the
Los Angeles Angels 9-1.
Cleveland moved into a tie for the
second AL wild card with a 7-0 win
over Detroit.
First-place Milwaukee beat Kansas City
8-5 to keep their American League
Central lead at four games.
Milwaukee improved their playoff
position by beating San Diego 5-1.
Atlanta clinched at least a tie for first
place in the NL East with a 5-4 victory
over Philadelphia.
The New York Yankees host Toronto
tonight. Game time 7:05
In the NHL, Vancouver Canucks came
away with a 6-1 pre-season victory
over the Edmonton Oilers last night.
Montreal downed Florida 5-4.
Toronto hosts Buffalo tonight (7 pm),
St. Louis is at Winnipeg (8 pm) and
Calgary is at Edmonton (9 pm).
In golf, Rory McIlroy made six bogeys
and a double bogey in his last 11
holes to shoot 4-over 76 at the BMW
PGA Championship yesterday, leaving
the world No. 2 already 11 strokes off
the first-round lead held by Matt
Wallace.
(Source: TSN)
FESTIVAL AT FORT WILLOW
September 26, 2019
Barrie 360
DETAILS
Date:
September 28
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Category:
Festival
Event Tags:
Festival, Fort Willow, free, History,
Outdoor, Springwater, war of 1812
Website:
nvca.on.ca
VENUE
Fort Willow
2714 Grenfel Rd
Utopia, ON L0M 1T2 Canada Phone:
(705) 424-1479
HISTORY CLASS, ART CLASSES,
BEER GLASSES: 4 EVENTS
HAPPENING IN BARRIE THIS
WEEKEND
September 26, 2019
Barrie Uncovered
FESTIVAL AT FORT WILLOW
Your Grade 10 History teacher would
be so proud of you for attending this!
Historical reenactors will demonstrate
military and camp life in Simcoe
County in the early 19th century.
Visitors can muster up and march in
the King’s army, learn about
traditional blacksmithing, carpentry,
fur trade and candle making.
For the full article, click here
Events happening around the region
September 26, 2019
CTV News Barrie
Festival at Fort Willow
Date: Saturday, September 28 from 10am to 4pm
Location: Springwater - Historic Fort Willow - 2714 Grenfel Road
Details: Join us as we take a journey back to Simcoe County in 1812 at the Festival
at Fort Willow!
Historical re-enactors will bring to life the daily activities of British soldiers, camp
followers and Indigenous people living in Simcoe County in the early 19th century.
Visitors can muster-up and march in the King’s army, learn about traditional
blacksmithing, carpentry and candle making, and listen to the cannons roar. The
Simcoe County Museum, Barrie Art Club, wandering minstrels and cavalry will add
to the festivities. Light BBQ (corn, sausage, hotdog) and Artisan crafts will be
available for sale (cash only).
For full story, click here
FESTIVAL AT FORT WILLOW
September 26, 2019
Simcoereview.com
Take a journey back to Simcoe County
in 1812 at the Festival at Fort Willow,
2714 Grenfel Road – activities, light
barbecue, artisan crafts
Visit nvca.on.ca for more details.
CTV News at Six
September 27, 2019
CTV Barrie
Clip about Festival of Fort Willow
starts at 20:00 at this link
Five things to do this weekend in
Simcoe County
Looking for something fun to do this
weekend? We've got you covered.
Sep 27, 2019
Simcoe.com
The Coldwater Fall Fair runs Sept. 27
to 29 at the Coldwater & District
Agricultural Society fairgrounds, 13
Michael Anne Dr., Severn. - Torstar
file photo
COLDWATER FALL FAIR — Join your
family, friends and neighbours for this
three-day celebration. There's a
demolition derby, horse pulls, midway,
kids' activities and more. The fair runs
from Friday to Sunday at the
Coldwater and District Agricultural
Society fairgrounds (13 Michael Anne
Dr., Severn).
Visit Simcoe.com/fallfairs to find a fall
fair near you.
FALL CRAFT SALE — Check out 25
craft vendors at Trinity United Church
(140 Maple St., Collingwood) on
Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. You'll
find baked goods, meat pies, knitting,
fall wreaths and more.
BARRIE SPORTSMEN AND OUTDOOR
SHOW — If you enjoy hunting, fishing
or outdoor recreation, then this is the
show for you. Head to Bradford
Greenhouses Garden Gallery (4346
County Rd 90, Springwater) for a live
lumberjack show, special guests and
activities for kids. Runs Saturday from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FESTIVAL AT FORT WILLOW —
Historical re-enactors will bring to life
soldiers, camp followers and
Indigenous people of Simcoe County
in 1812 on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Visitors can march in the King’s
army, listen to the cannons, and learn
about blacksmithing, carpentry and
candlemaking. Location: Fort Willow
Conservation Area (2714 Grenfel Rd.,
Minesing).
PET VALU WALK FOR DOG
GUIDES — Bring your furry best friend
to Orillia's Couchiching Beach Park on
Sunday at 10 a.m. for the annual
fundraising walk. Proceeds from the
walk support the Lions Foundation of
Canada in its efforts to train service
dogs who are provided
Hey parents, Camp Tiffin open if
CUPE strikes Monday
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority facility will be open for
parents who need child care
October 4, 2019
Barrie Today
NEWS RELEASE
NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
***************************
ESSA TWP. - As the Canadian Union of
Public Employees (CUPE) prepare to
move forward with a full strike for
school support workers, the
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority’s (NVCA) Camp Tiffin will be
open for parents who need child care.
Camp Tiffin is located at the 300-
plus acre Tiffin Centre for
Conservation in Utopia, only 20
minutes west of Barrie. The format of
the camp will be the same as the
traditional summer camp, but the
activities will be altered to be more
suitable for the fall.
“Children who have come to Camp
Tiffin in the past have always had a
good time, with the added bonus of
learning to understand and appreciate
the natural world a little more each
day,” said Naomi Saunders, manager
of environmental education at the
NVCA. “We are opening up Camp Tiffin
so that they will have the same
learning experiences and make deeper
connections with nature, while their
schools are closed.”
The camp will open on a week-by-
week, as needed basis. Parents can
register their children by the day.
Currently, Oct. 7-11 is open for
registration.
Registration fees are $45 per camper
per day, and extended care is
available for $10 per camper per day.
The camp is open from 9 a.m. - 4
p.m., with extended hours from 7:30 -
9 a.m. and 4 - 5:30 p.m. When
schools open and classes are
operating, any unused days will be
refunded without a cancellation fee.
For more details or to register for
Camp Tiffin, please visit here.
Camp Tiffin open if CUPE strikes
Monday
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority facility will be open for
parents who need child care
October 4, 2019
Bradford Today
NEWS RELEASE
NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
***************************
UTOPIA - As the Canadian Union of
Public Employees (CUPE) prepare to
move forward with a full strike for
school support workers, the
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority’s (NVCA) Camp Tiffin will be
open for parents who need child care.
Camp Tiffin is located at the 300+
acre Tiffin Centre for Conservation in
Utopia, Ont., only 20 minutes west of
Barrie. The format of the camp will be
the same as the traditional summer
camp, but the activities will be altered
to be more suitable for the fall.
“Children who have come to Camp
Tiffin in the past have always had a
good time, with the added bonus of
learning to understand and appreciate
the natural world a little more each
day,” said Naomi Saunders, manager
of environmental education at the
NVCA. “We are opening up Camp Tiffin
so that they will have the same
learning experiences and make deeper
connections with nature, while their
schools are closed.”
The camp will open on a week-by-
week, as needed basis. Parents can
register their children by the day.
Currently, October 7 - October 11 is
open for registration.
Registration fees are $45 per camper
per day, and extended care is
available for $10 per camper per day.
The camp is open from 9 a.m. - 4
p.m., with extended hours from 7:30 -
9 a.m. and 4 - 5:30 p.m. When
schools open and classes are
operating, any unused days will be
refunded without a cancellation fee.
For more details or to register for
Camp Tiffin, please visit here.
Camp Tiffin open if CUPE strikes
Monday
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority facility will be open for
parents who need child care
October 4, 2019
Collingwood Today
NEWS RELEASE
NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
***************************
UTOPIA - As the Canadian Union of
Public Employees (CUPE) prepare to
move forward with a full strike for
school support workers, the
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation
Authority’s (NVCA) Camp Tiffin will be
open for parents who need child care.
Camp Tiffin is located at the 300+
acre Tiffin Centre for Conservation in
Utopia, Ont., only 20 minutes west of
Barrie. The format of the camp will be
the same as the traditional summer
camp, but the activities will be altered
to be more suitable for the fall.
“Children who have come to Camp
Tiffin in the past have always had a
good time, with the added bonus of
learning to understand and appreciate
the natural world a little more each
day,” said Naomi Saunders, manager
of environmental education at the
NVCA. “We are opening up Camp Tiffin
so that they will have the same
learning experiences and make deeper
connections with nature, while their
schools are closed.”
The camp will open on a week-by-
week, as needed basis. Parents can
register their children by the day.
Currently, October 7 - October 11 is
open for registration.
Registration fees are $45 per camper
per day, and extended care is
available for $10 per camper per day.
The camp is open from 9 a.m. - 4
p.m., with extended hours from 7:30 -
9 a.m. and 4 - 5:30 p.m. When
schools open and classes are
operating, any unused days will be
refunded without a cancellation fee.
For more details or to register for
Camp Tiffin, please visit here.
Help! Where to send your kids if
there's a school closure
October 4, 2019 by Janis Ramsay
Simcoe.com
In Barrie:
Bulldog Fitness is taking kids for the
school day. Space is extremely limited
and are first come first serve.
Call 705-722-5439 to register your
kiddos.
Jack's Urban Jungle will be open for
children aged seven to 15 if schools
are closed. Cost is $375 for a week, or
$85 for one day. Before and after
school care would be an additional fee.
Contact [email protected].
In Essa:
Tiffin Conservation Centre is accepting
campers in Utopia. All children ages 5-
12 are welcome. Registration fees are
$45 per camper per day, and
extended care is available for $10 per
camper per day. The camp is open
from 9:00 am to 4pm, with extended
hours from 7:30 – 9 a.m. and 4-5:30
p.m. When schools open and classes
are operating, any un-used days will
be refunded without a cancellation
fee. For more details or to register for
Camp Tiffin, please visit NVCA’s
Website
YMCA of
Simcoe/Muskoka: *YMCA Before &
After care programs will not operate in
any school closed by the school board
as a result of the strike. At this time
YMCA child care (infant, toddler, pre-
school programs) located in SCDSB &
SMCDSB schools will operate
regardless of school closures.
Which school boards will or won’t
be open pending a CUPE strike
October 5, 2019
CTV Barrie
Several local school boards have
confirmed they will need to close their
doors on Monday if CUPE educational
support workers follow through with a
full legal strike.
The school boards that have stated
they will be closed pending a full legal
strike include York District, York
Catholic Peel, Dufferin Peel
Catholic, Grey Bruce Catholic,
and Trillium Lakelands, and Simcoe
Muskoka Catholic.
The Simcoe County Public School
Board and the Bluewater District
School Board will remain open to
students on Monday even if there is a
strike.
The Simcoe County Transportation
Consortium says if your school is
open, your bus will run.
Each board will post updates on their
websites as necessary. CUPE and the
province have promised to continue
negotiations throughout the weekend
and until Sunday evening.
If those negotiations are not
successful, thousands of Ontario
parents will need to access alternative
childcare options. Several
municipalities, including the City of
Vaughan, have opened day camps in
preparation for school closures.
The City of Barrie says they will not be
offering any extra programs for
Monday.
Many local groups and businesses are
altering their schedules to help.
Maria Leung, with the Nottawasaga
Conservation Authority, have already
opened registration for additional day
camps.
“We knew the strike might be coming,
so internally we have been preparing
for a few weeks now… and we just
wanted to offer a place for parents to
have peace of mind that their children
can be taken care of and at the same
time enjoy and learn about the great
experiences they can in the outdoor
setting,” Leung said.
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Festival at Fort Willow celebrates
history
October 2019
Farm View
Last month, volunteers with the
Friends of Fort Willow (FOFW),
members of the Rotary Club of Barrie,
the Mayor of Springwater Township
and staff at the Nottawasaga Valley
Conservation Authority (NVCA) came
together to help prepare for the
Festival at Fort Willow. Finishing
carpentry work on an authentic
pioneer shed, grounds maintenance,
installing welcome signage and other
site preparations made for a busy day.
The shed was being built using
pioneer carpentry methods and will be
used to house soldiers gear, livestock
feed, horse tack and primitive tools
during the Festival at Fort Willow,
which took place on September 27.
"Thanks to the $3,000 donated by
the Rotary Club, the reenactors horse
feed and infantry gear can finally stay
dry and out of the weather elements
during the festival," said Byron
Wesson, Director of Conservation
Services at the NVCA. "The Rotary
Club has always been very generous
to our efforts at Fort Willow. Over the
years, they have donated in excess of
$100,000 to help us revitalize this
important part of Canada's history."
In an attempt to preserve the skills as
were common during the early 1800s,
pioneer carpentry methods including
mortise and tenon or dovetail joints
can be seen on select buildings
throughout the site.
"Our volunteers are all very
passionate about the historical
significance of Fort Willow," said David
Cockburn, Chair of FOFW. "Anything
we build on this site strives to be
historically accurate. We want to
preserve and rebuild the site to
resemble the one from 1812 as much
as we can, that's why we gather here
every Thursday to maintain the site."
The Festival at Fort Willow is a two-
day event. The first day is reserved for
school groups to provide an
interactive, educational experience.
The second day was open to the
general public to attend for free from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
"On behalf of the Township, I would
like to thank the Friends of Fort Willow
and the Rotary Club of Barrie for their
commitment to ensuring the Festival
at Fort Willow is a success each year,"
said Don Allen, Mayor of Springwater
Township. "Fort Willow is an important
part of Canadian history. The fort
served as a critical supply depot for
British armies in the War of 1812 and
is recognized nationally as a heritage
site. We are very proud to celebrate
this part of history in our
community."
Over 70 re-enactors occupied the site
during the festival to showcase life as
it was during the War of 1812.
Residents and visitors were invited
to come experience the historical
transformation.
About the Friends of Historic Fort
Willow: The Friends of Historic Fort
Willow are volunteers working to
preserve the original site and its
reconstructed features and promote
the historical, educational and
recreational activities happening at
the fort.