Changes to SAC and ICSP

On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a staff report recommending the transition of the Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) to an Environmental Action Team and to not pursue the refresh of the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP).  I agree with...

Emergency Management Plan

On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a staff report presenting the updated Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan.  Hopefully many people think about an emergency plan if there was a fire at their own house but I doubt that there are many who think...

Council Time and Format Changes

On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a very important report proposing significant modifications to how council meetings will be managed. Many are procedural details but there are two which are significant which will have a clear impact on the public in terms...

Volunteer Appreciation Awards

For most, if not all, the quality of their life or of their family’s life is enhanced by volunteers.  Here is your opportunity to nominate someone who merits special recognition.  Final day for nominations for a Volunteer  Appreciation award is March 13.  See...

Leafy Greens from Kinghaven Farms

On the agenda for the March 6 council planning meeting there is a report regarding an application for a zoning bylaw amendment to facilitate the establishment of a greenhouse operation at Kinghaven Farms on King Road (north side King Road/7th concession.)  It will use...