At Monday November 30 Council there will be debate on a resolution I have tabled.  To summarize: it is a motion to request the government of Ontario to find alternative solutions to future power demands; and very specifically to phase out gas fired generation by 2030.  Viable, economically and environmentally responsible alternatives to the current plan are available.  The current plan for...

In November 30 Council there is a report recommending approval of a draft plan subdivision and the zoning bylaw for Forest Hills in Schomberg.  This is phase 2 of what has already been built on Roselean Drive.  As reviewed there has been significant public consultation prior to this stage.  As earlier today (i.e. just before reading this report) I attended a public information meeting about...

On Council agenda there is a report reviewing proposed new bylaw covering the issues of driveways and the periodic requests for road closures or occupancy.  As I read through the report, particularly the sections dealing with requests to build new driveways I found myself shaking my head in disbelief as to how confusing such an effort is both right now and has been for a number of years. ...

Friday, November 27 12noon-1 pm is the first step in public consultation (PIC)for the above.  This masterplan sets out the requirements for managing stormwater in existing settlement areas and other defined in the study area.  The latter includes the 3 villages and 7 hamlets.  There will be another PIC later in winter;  final report targeted for spring 2021.  As this PIC will be virtual it is...