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Environmental issues front and centre in McNab-Braeside gull population, which are not addressed by the provincial government. “Rural Ontario including the Council of McNab-Braeside has been quick to point out the inequities of the province’s approach and seek justice for our residents. “Another case where the Township was able to lighten the financial burden on residents while continuing our commitment to protect our environment was Council’s response to the Provincial Policy of ‘no development on Karst without studies’. “Following the County of Renfrew and the excellent work of Mssrs. Howarth and Cheeseman, McNab-Braeside adopted a mitigated policy of exempting residential development where there is a minimum of a metre of overburden in place indicating immature Karst. This policy coupled with building codes, well and septic inspections reduces both probability and risk associated with light residential uses to an acceptable level while protecting residents from excessive development costs. “It seems to be McNab-Braeside’s fate to experience either to much rainfall or not enough. 2012 saw local farmers struggle through drought conditions that resulted in failed corn crops and above average livestock slaughter. It is evident that the Agricorp programs in place are poorly designed to meet needs of small or niche farmers important to local food production and maintaining diversity in the agriculture sector of McNab-Braeside’s economy. “In the face of increasingly extreme weather, Council continues to be acutely aware of the importance of upgraded drainage solutions. During 2012, the Bandy’s Creek municipal drain project was completed and drainage solutions for both the Melray and Glen Meadows subdivisions were approved under the capable leadership of Planning Advisory Committee Chair, Deputy Mayor Christine Blimkie. “Of major note for 2012, after over two years of negotiations, is the final agreement between the Township and the Province in defining McNab-Braesides Environmental Protection zones (Natural Hazard areas) as part of the provincial approval of McNab-Braeside’s 2010 Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw.
McNab-Braeside councillors begin to review quarry expansion studies EMC-news – McNab-Braeside council began the long process Tuesday of reviewing studies and peer reviews related to the Miller application for a rezoning to allow a proposed expansion, including a permanent asphalt plant, at the Braeside quarry. The Planning Advisory Committee reviewed the noise and air emissions studies and were
hoping to also get to the blasting and traffic studies during the three-hour afternoon session. The three other studies will be reviewed at special 3 p.m. meetings Feb. 12 and March 12. The sessions are open to the public, but do not allow for public comments or questions. However, the township is accepting written questions and comments.
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pens, but it’s more important to continue to govern and get things done. Alluding to the teachers sitting in the same room, she added: “We have some bridges to build.” Meanwhile, she says the focus of the Liberal Party needs to include balancing the budget and fiscal responsibility, and that “social justice is as much a part of our DNA as it has always been.” As a candidate for premier, she said she has the government experience, disposition and skills to bring people together. “I’m looking forward to being the first female premier of the Province of Ontario,” she said to applause. She also said she believes Ontarians don’t vote based on gender, sexual orientation, race, or rural or urban status, but that they vote for competency and skill. “And that’s how I want to be chosen,” said Wynne.
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“But the first step was to get delegates from each of the ridings, and you guys have done just a fabulous job, and I’m very, very grateful,” added Wynne. “I’m grateful because I want to go on to represent you … We can go a couple of ways. We can be more divided and continue on a path of rural versus urban, and buy into that kind of divisiveness. “We all want great education. We all want great health care. We all need to invest in infrastructure, so business will come to Ontario, so that business comes to all parts of the province. And we’re only going to do that if we work together.” Wynne also spoke out about the importance of needing the Liberals to continue to govern. She said she’s ready for an election, if it hap-
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“McNab-Braeside, as a community, continues to express its concern for our natural heritage through the extensive household participation in the Township’s recycling program, the many residents that participate in Adopt a Road programs, as well as both the spring and autumn Braeside Beach clean-ups. “The year 2013 is lining up to have its share of environmental issues. Roadside litter continues to mar our landscape; we look forward to the results of the enforcement pilot previ-
ously slated for 2012. “Potential environmental impacts will be under discussion in association with the Millar zoning application. “During 2013, we look forward to Councillor Brad McIlquham’s leadership in establishing an Environmental Advisory Committee, which will be an important public vehicle in addressing the environmental issues outlines above,” Campbell said. To be continued
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EMC-news – McNab-Braeside must continue to protect its rural lifestyle, environment and heritage, while proving it can be sustainable as a municipality, Mayor Mary Campbell says in her State of the Township address. The address, which both looks back and forward, was given Jan. 8, at council’s first meeting of 2012 Noting the many challenges faced by the township, Campbell said she is “immensely proud” of how McNab-Braesiders, council and staff have worked together to meet them in a constructive manner. “The strength of character in the people of this municipality continues to shine no matter what the obstacles,” she said. Campbell list three main resident priorities: • protect natural infrastructure and environment; • maintain rural lifestyle and sense of community; • promote heritage. She also listed five areas in which the township has to prove it is a sustainable municipality in the eyes of the Province of Ontario – social, economic, environmental, cultural awareness and the ability to be a healthy community. Following are excerpts from her address, starting with the need to protect natural infrastructure and develop environmental sustainability. “Environmentally, 2012 was marked by Bobolinks, Meadow Larks, Karst, drainage and drought. Bobolinks and Meadow Larks were added to the list of Endangered Species and suddenly every resident, on open land, with a severance application was confronted with the requirement for an Environmental Impact Study. “The Bobolink/Meadowlark more than any previous species such as Wood Turtles revealed the extent to which rural residents bear the financial burden of maintaining Ontario’s natural environment. “The Bobolink and Meadow Lark illustrated the extent to which rural residents are called to task when there are much more significant environmental threats, in this case, local agricultural shift from livestock to cash cropping, introduction of wild turkeys, increase in sea
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SEALED TENDERS on prescribed forms and in envelopes supplied by the Township, will be received by the undersigned until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2013 for the following: PW-2013-01 - One Diesel Powered 6 Ton Tandem Axle Truck Combination Dump Body/Spreader, Snowplow & Wing Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tender documents are available at the Municipal Office. Fax submissions or any other electronic submissions are not acceptable. A Public Bid Opening will be held immediately following closing time. For further information please contact: Brian Box, CRS Roads Superintendent info@mcnabbraeside.com
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