Thursday, February 16, 2023
Vol. 11
Issue 39
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But you said it would be fun, Dad!....Fouryear-old Liam Halliday gets a little help from dad Brad during his first time on skates at Grimsby’s outdoor rink. Big brother Colin attempts to give some encouragement, but Liam isn’t having any of it. McDonald - Photo
With West Lincoln Memorial Hospital operating at 145 per cent capacity last week, facility officials are asking residents to consider other treatment
methods where possible to help get control of the situation.
Hamilton Health Sciences noted it is experiencing extremely high volumes at several sites:
• 104 per cent – Hamilton
General Hospital
• 113 per cent – Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
• 145 per cent – West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
“I think a critical message for the public is
that the hospital is safe and people needing care should not hesitate to come to WLMH, either the ED or for scheduled appointments,” said Aaron Levo, HHS vice-president communications.
Where possible, WLMH’s medical director, Dr. Joan Bellaire, said other possible treatment options would help alleviate the current pressure.
“Those coming to the
See CAPACITY, Page 2
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby intends to designate 8 St. Andrews Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act:
8 St. Andrews Avenue
THE REASON, 8 St. Andrews Avenue is an arts and crafts style bungalow, constructed in the 1940’s by the well known Shafer Brothers. The Brothers who constructed the house had a reputation within Grimsby for building high-quality homes using high-end materials. The craftsmanship can be represented by the use of curved wood elements such as the arched front door and storm door. The complex hexagonal roof would have been built by a highly skilled trades persons. The house has a “whimsical” style, which can only be achieved through thoughtful design and attention to detail.
The land the house sits on, which was originally inhabited by the Neutral Peoples would have been an Indigenous travel route at the base of the escarpment. After the “Between the Lakes Treaty” was signed, and Crown land grants were distributed, the Nelles family settled in the area in the 1790’s.
The parcel of land was later sold to a developer who subdivide the lots, creating the “Lakeview-Shafer survey”. The subdivision holds the Shafer namesake due to the high concentration of houses they constructed on Nelles Boulevard, Murray Street, and St. Andrews Avenue. The dwelling at 8 St. Andrews Avenue is built in the arts and crafts style. The overlaying theme of the design was that the house was to be a living element within the natural environment; factoring in the landscape, sun exposure, views and topography.
ANY PERSON may within thirty days of the publication of this notice, send by registered mail, or deliver to the Town Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby his or her objection to the proposed designation, together with a statement of the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. When a Notice of Objection has been received, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby will refer the matter to the Ontario Land Tribunal for a hearing.
FURTHER INFORMATION respecting the proposed designation is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner:
Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca
Phone: (905)945-9634 Ext. 2122
THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 16th day of February, 2023. Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk Town of Grimsby 160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5
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WLMH emergency department are waiting longer, and those who need to be admitted often spend more time than is normal in a bed in the ED,” said Bellaire.
“This is not ideal, but it is our reality. This has also been challenging for all those who work at WLMH as well and we appreciate your patience when you seek care at our site.”
As noted, the situation is not unique to WLMH.
Sicker patients, with more complex health issues, combined with ongoing workforce and capacity pressures, are resulting in longer wait times for care and limiting our ability to return surgical activity to preCOVID levels - currently at 8590 per cent. It also means HHS routinely needs to operate unfunded beds.
“WLMH is a relatively small hospital with a limited number of adult acute beds – 50. This means that even a small number of patients requiring admission may have to wait longer,” said Wendy Stewart, and HHS communications advisor.
“We’re grateful to all of our staff and physicians who are doing everything possible to meet the needs of all patients,” said Stewart.
“Members of the community should be assured that the hospital is safe.”
Bellaire echoed that sentiment.
“The team at WLMH and at other HHS sites, who thankfully provide an incredible amount of support for our site, are tirelessly working to improve the challenges we are experiencing,” said Bellaire.
“We have always worked together as a community when our hospital has had challenges, and I ask everyone to assist at this time as well.”
“Please consider other options of care when your medical needs are not urgent – such as visiting your family doctor for health concerns that can wait a day or more; contacting Health811 (formerly Health Connect Ontario) to speak with a registered nurse 24/7 via phone or web chat; or visiting an urgent care centre for health concerns that aren’t lifethreatening but can’t wait for a doctor’s appointment.”
Anyone with an appointment will have little to no impact.
“Individuals needing care should not hesitate to come to the emergency department at WLMH or for their scheduled appointments,” said Stewart, adding everyone is encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccine/booster and the flu shot.
With a goal of bringing fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero, West Niagara Fire (WNF) and Enbridge Gas have announced a new partnership.
oxide exposure. Carbon monoxide is a toxic, odourless gas that is a by-product of incomplete combustion of many types of common fuels.
WNF Emergency Services received 246 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero - a public education campaign with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) that will provide more than 8,000 alarms to residents in 50 municipalities across Ontario. When properly installed and maintained, combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms help provide the early warning to safely escape from a house fire or carbon mon-
“Carbon monoxide is known as the ‘silent killer’ for a reason, and evidence shows that prevention saves lives,” said Nick Klip, Enbridge manager operations.
“Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services is thrilled to be the recipient of the Project Zero combination alarms from Enbridge Gas. This is an incredible opportunity to get more alarms into the homes of all Lincoln residents,” said Fire Chief Greg Hudson.
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The FHSA was introduced as Bill C-32 in the 2022 Federal Budget, and expected to roll out April 1, 2023.
The Board of Directors of McNally House Hospice are seeking individuals, representing Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln, to join this dynamic team of volunteers to be part of a new and exciting chapter for hospice palliative care movement in West Niagara.
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To open a FHSA, you must be a Canadian resident, 18 years or older, and considered a first-time homebuyer. For this program, a first-time homebuyer is someone who has not owned a home in the current year or in the previous 4 years.
You can contribute up to $8,000 annually to your FHSA, up to a lifetime maximum of $40,000, or $80,000 per couple. The maximum period that your FHSA can be kept open is 15 years.
Why is timing the opening of your FHSA so important?
Any contributions you make to your FHSA are tax-deductible. The value of that tax-deduction depends on your marginal tax rate; The higher your income, the greater the tax-savings. If you are in the early stages of your career, and you do not plan to buy a home immediately, then you may want to hold off on opening a FHSA until your career takes off, and you are earning more.
Another reason for delaying the opening of your FHSA is the 15-year timeline to action.If you start a FHSA at age 19, your deadline to purchase a home is age 34, which may not be a realistic timeline, given current home prices and larger downpayment requirements. If you delay opening a FHSA until you are more established in your career, say at age 30, then you have until age 45 to use this account for the purchase of your first home.
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Updates from multiple levels were provided on matters affecting Niagara West at Lincoln Chamber of Commerce’s annual politician’s breakfast last Friday, Feb. 10.
Speakers at the eventhosted at Inn on The Twenty in Jordan - included MP Dean Allison, MPP Sam Oosterhoff, Lincoln Mayor
Sandra Easton and Lincoln Reg. Coun. Rob Foster.
For Allison, the economy and inflation are two major fires which continue to burn.
“People are struggling. Over 1.5 million Canadians have visited a food bank in recent months,” said Allison.
“We are seeing some of the highest prices in 40 years. Inflation is at a 40
year high.”
Part of his concern there is Canada’s dependence on foreign countries for energy and food.
“We need to be energy independent and food secure,” said Allison.
For full details on the speakers’ comment, see the full story at: newsnowniagara.com
Community Care of West Niagara - in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario - is offering a free income tax return clinic for people in our community who live with low income.
For the 2023 tax season, registered volunteersthrough the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) - will complete and file residents’ taxes for free through our safe drop-off clinic.
This service is offered to individuals without dependents with a gross household income of less than $35,000, and families with dependents, including a spouse or equivalent, with a gross household income of less than $45,000.
Call CCWN at 905-563-5822 to schedule a time to pick up your income tax package at 4309 Central Ave. in Beamsville. CCWN would like to thank their volunteer tax preparers for their generous contribution of time and expertise in support of this important service:
• George Stephenson, chartered professional accountant, and;
• Nathan Locatelli, Gem Financial Group, financial advisor.
CCWN is a registered charitable non-profit organization that has been serving the residents of Lincoln since 1967. The people we serve come from all walks of life and have experienced financial difficulties due to job loss, illness or other hardships. CCWN is the ONLY Food Bank in Lincoln that is a Direct member of Feed Ontario and Affiliate member of Food Banks Canada.
Tallman Drive, in the Town of Lincoln (Town), is a rural roadway that extends from Victoria Road to a dead-end approximately 1.25 km easterly. The road provides local access to a small group of farms and residences along its length. The road runs adjacent to the 20 Mile Creek tributary ravine for a length of approximately 400 m. The road is currently in a poor condition and suffers from stability and erosion issues. Although there have been previous efforts to stabilize the slope and manage erosion, the problems have persisted, and a longterm solution is needed.
The Town has retained CIMA+ to undertake a Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) that will consider potential solutions for Tallman Drive. The study will identify and evaluate alternative solutions and determine a recommended plan to address the existing erosion and slope stability and to improve roadway safety, maintenance, and access.
This study will follow the MCEA for a Schedule ‘B’ project in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association MCEA manual (October 2000, as amended in 2015), which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. As part of this process, one public open house event will be planned to occur later in the study. Once the study is complete, a Project File will be prepared and filed for a 30-day public review period. A Notice of Completion will be published in local newspapers and sent to the project mailing list to advise the public of the Project File review period.
You are encouraged to visit speakuplincoln.ca, where project information including study notices, background information, study updates and the Project File will be made available as the study progresses. Your input is welcome at any time during the study. If you wish to have your name added to the project mailing list or have any comments, questions, or concerns about the study, please contact one of the following Project Team members:
By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow
It’s a vivid recollection – Cheryl Keddy Scott sitting on a plastic container in a tiny tworoom space, sorting through bins of fruit and trimming the stalks of vegetables to be delivered to community members in need.
What started as a delivery run of 10 boxes of healthy food to residents has since grown exponentially.
In December alone, Village of Hope Niagara distributed 24,580 lbs of food to local families.
It’s a sign of the times and a testament to Executive Director Keddy Scott and the Village team’s commitment to serving, at last count, an unprecedented 1681 clients through the food bank and many proactive programs that help people regain selfsufficiency.
This week marks a new beginning as the agency moves from its Jordan Public School location to consolidate the food bank, programs of assistance and thrift store under one roof at 2540 South Service Rd., Jordan Station.
There’s a tenacity to Keddy Scott, a perpetually positive and cheerful spirit that cushions the shame and powerlessness felt by so many facing financial hardships.
“Overall being able to provide healthy food and emergency services is important, but most important is building trust and relationships.”
Food and shelter insecurity give rise to physical problems, anxiety, depression. Over the past few years the agency has seen more people with addic-
tions and mental health issues. It’s not easy to ask for help. “These are our friends and our neighbours. They need to know someone is there when they need help.”
After 20 years of working in social services, dealing with food insecurity, Keddy Scott knew well the needs. “We felt we were making a difference but not the lasting impact.”
“Along with a couple of likeminded community members, we began meeting with other agencies to discover where the gaps were and how our community needs were increasingly falling behind.” And there it began.
By 2012 a board of directors was formed and the name Village of Hope was born.
Focused on sustainable healthy eating, those 10 boxes of food being delivered weekly to local residents had grown to 100 boxes within the year.
The newly-formed board of directors decided there was a need to find more space central to needs in the Vineland, Jordan and Campden areas.
“Thanks to another great supporter we were able to acquire a space in Vineland.” It was small, but it was the beginning of great things.
Registration tripled, volunteers were signing up to help and the community supports began to grow. “We partnered with other agencies, grocery stores, faith community and of course farmers.”
“Our mission was not to sit back and wait for those who needed help to come to us. We reached out when notified, thanks to partnering agencies. By working together we were making an impact.”
“After four years as a registered charity we were fortunate to acquire the Jordan
School location. We were ready to take the next step to tackle food insecurity and introduced 10 new programs.”
The Village has since grown to serve 1681 clients, composed of 78 per cent single parents, 410 children, and 141 seniors. There’s a strong team of 89 volunteers, 35 programs and three acres of community gardens. The services cover a broad range from providing rent subsidies to ensure families and children can stay in the community where they have grown and go to school, workforce readiness, mental health partnerships, social services navigation, local social calling, budgeting, meal planning and income tax preparation. See the full list on the website.
The door is open to tour the new facility. A pay-as-you-go bistro is now open with fresh baked goods and coffee. “We want to be inviting. Our mission is to remain grassroots.” The Village of Hope receives no government funding. All donations are from community businesses, faith organizations, farmers and local supporters.
The food bank is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Thrift Store is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The calendar of programs and upcoming events is on the website: www.villageofhopeniagara.org or call 905-562-3113.
The 24-hour emergency line is 905-964-3809.
“It takes a village,” Keddy Scott says, “And we need to come together to make a difference in our community.”
In the early morning hours last Friday, Fab. 10, a U-Haul van was stolen from the area of Roberts Road and the South Service Road in Grimsby.
At 2:27 a.m., Niagara Regional Police responded to a call where a male suspect used a sledgehammer to smash open lock boxes containing ignition keys to vans parked on the property. The suspects then stole a white, 2022
GMC, Savanna Cargo van with Arizona licence plate #AL68425.
The stolen van had a large $19.99 advertisement painted on both the left and right side. The van was then driven from the area by the male suspect.
The male suspect is described as:
• White male
• Mid to late 20s
• About 6-feet tall
• Skinny build
•Wearing a dark hooded sweater, dark/
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TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby intends to designate 115 Gibson Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act:
THE REASON, 115 Gibson Street is a one and a half storey, gable front, stone foundation structure with a wooden frame. Physical attributes include the eaves returns, the minimal set-back, original door and window openings, a low pitched gable roof, and early architectural style and proportions. The house is one of the earliest buildings remaining on Gibson Street, with ties to the Nelles and Gibson Families. The one and a half storey gable front structure is located very close to Gibson Street (formerly Gibson Avenue, formerly Mill Road) with the forty mile creek at the rear of the property. The non-existent setback of the structure displays characteristics typical of a commercial structure.
The land the house sits on, which was originally inhabited by the Neutral Peoples, would have been an Indigenous travel route at the base of the escarpment.
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The Nelles family built two mills on either side of the upper bridge; a grist mill on the west side of The Forty and a saw mill on the east side. The Nelles family sold the property to the west of The Forty to Richard and Elizabeth Allison by 1862. The Allison Family owned the land and operated the grist mill that had been converted to steam power by W.H Gurney who was married to Maria Nelles. In 1866 Robert Lillie Gibson bought the land. Robert Gibson built the adjacent “Gibson House” at 114 Gibson Street with Grimsby sandstone in the Gothic style.
The dwelling at 115 Gibson Street is significant in supporting the character of Gibson Street. The scale and architectural style of the house show similarities to early built houses within the town. Featuring a similar architectural style to Georgian style with symmetrical openings and a cornice return similar to other structures typical of that era.
ANY PERSON may within thirty days of the publication of this notice, send by registered mail, or deliver to the Town Clerk of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby his or her objection to the proposed designation, together with a statement of the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts. When a Notice of Objection has been received, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grimsby will refer the matter to the Ontario Land Tribunal for a hearing.
FURTHER INFORMATION respecting the proposed designation is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner:
Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca
Phone: (905)945-9634 Ext. 2122
THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 16th day of February, 2023.
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I love my community because it gives us a shared identity, which creates a family-like relationship with other residents of Smithville.
Whenever I go into town, I almost always recognize some-
A art and artisans
B beach, bicycles and beer
C community, cherries, cafes and curling
D dance
E education and essential services
F farms, flowers and food
G Grimsby, gardens and grapes
H heritage, history, homes and hockey.
I ice wine, involvement, interests and interaction
J Jordan and jobs
K kayaks
L Lincoln, libraries and the lake
M music and museums
N nature and nursing homes
O older people
P people, parks and paths
Q quality and quiet
R restaurants and rural roads
S summer, swimming, shopping and skating
T trails and towns
U urban
V vineyards
W West Lincoln, wine and winter
X xtra ordinary!
Y young people and the YMCA
Z zest for life.
one I know. I either played soccer with them during the summer (Go Warriors!), marched beside them in the Santa Claus Parade, or competed against them in the West Niagara Fair.
We were proud when the West Lincoln Community Centre was built, and excited when Dollarama opened. We reminisce about Buzzard’s Pizza, or the fun times we had at the Poultry Fest.
We make plans to meet up at the Canada Day Celebration, which was a blast last year. Each shopping trip at the local grocery store is a reunion with someone you know. Smithville residents have a tightly knit relationship with each other and a unique identity we can be proud of.
Every person over 20 years knows how beautiful and Safe and Lucky we are to live in our small part of the planet.
Fresh peaches , produce, neighbours that say hello. I say over 20 because younger people especially children have an absolute right to be free of the foolishness the adult’s heap on each other.
We hold true to who we are when you take a minute to help a stranger or go to a Remembrance Day ceremony.
We are Niagara.
We love our community because our street near the Fleming Centre has many neighbours who have become good friends to us. We help each other, give each other gifts and meals and play together.
Our street has lots of familiar faces and families. We greet each other when we see one another and chat on the street.
We are at different walks of life, some have young kids and some
My husband and I moved to Grimsby six years ago to be closer
are retired but we are welcoming and kind to each other.
This past summer Family Worship Centre church in Beamsville hosted a summer camp and lots of people from our neighborhood joined the camp. It was very community building for our neighborhood!
We also love hanging out at our new Rotary Park in Beamsville with our neighbours. We love living in our neighborhood and we love our community in Beamsville!
to my oldest daughter and her family. As you may have guessed, that’s the main reason I love living here. But of course, there’s so much more!
I love hiking and there are some incredible trails that encourage the love of nature. The beauty the Niagara region has to offer is immense! It’s hard to define because it presents itself in a variety of ways to different people.
For me it’s the connection to nature that keeps me feeling the power of my own body, as well as the link to my spirituality. I also enjoy striking up conversation with other hikers. Whether I am with someone or if I meet others along the trails, I find it easy to have an authentic conversation without the distractions of daily life. I love my community because wherever I am, there is always a trail nearby.
Hiking helps me celebrate aging with vibrancy and joy!
I “love” the people in Grimsby because I walk with a walker and when I get groceries at Food Basics people (many people) help me load groceries in my car.
Why should I?
What is your community to you?
Mine means it gives me a sense belonging, being part of where I live.
We came, we knew no one and not much at all about Grimsby. We had a new house, a new beginning, new people.We saw Forty Mile Creek, the lake, the escarpment, the parks, neighbourhoods, the businesses and school.
We lived and grew as the Town did over the last decades. We adapted to new ways and situa-
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Also, they smile and open doors for me.
Always with a smile and I always say, “I hope when you are older people open doors for you!”
Many Thanks.
tions as did my community. That’s not to say it’s all good. Nothing is perfect.
We still have activities, events, sports, health care, natural surroundings and friendly people (just more of them).
Businesses and retail outlets have come and some gone. Friends, family and associations may have moved. Roads, buildings, land occupation, bylaws, amenities, population and opportunities have all changed, too.
But I still love this community that is part of me and my life.
I think that Grimsby is a lovely town because of many reasons, but here are some reasons that really stand out to me, One, I can walk to Dollarama by myself, I think that that is a really cool thing I can do because that means my parents think that Grimsby is safe.
I am glad that I can because I like to go there a lot. Two, is because of my school. I got to try out for the basketball team and I made it. Also, I think that the teachers are very nice and I feel comfortable with them. One more reason is because of the escarpment there, I love to climb up the escarpment and go for hikes, I think the bruce trail is so pretty and so fun to climb up.
The people in Grimsby are very nice. I also love Grimsby because there’s a Grimsby Benevolent Fund. I think that the GBF is an awesome company and I think that it helps people in need, also there isn’t garbage everywhere like some towns or cities. I think Grimsby is a wonderful place and I love to live here.
There are towns and townships in Niagara West, lots of farms too. I love to take drives through the country.
I lived in Grimsby for many years and now have enjoyed many years in Smithville.
Beamer’s Conservation area and the Hawkwatch is a favourite place to visit. The Punch Bowl, too.
I enjoy Fifty Point Park and looking over Lake Ontario to the big city of Toronto.
When you live in West Niagara you are close to big cities.
Smithville has a nice new modern arena and library complex.
There is a buzz of activity year round.You get to meet and know your neighbours.
The Farmer’s Market meets here in the summer.
A senior can spend much time in the warm summer weather sitting on his deck watching the flowers grow and reading his book.He can also sit in a park or go to Leisure Plex and watch the ball games.Every year I look forward to seeing the Fall Fair. All summer long I enjoy riding my bicycle through the quiet country side.
Niagara West has many communities like mine.
A senior senior
You moved where? Never heard of the place. Relocating to be closer to family was the perfect storm.
Downsizing in January was necessary for this old broad, which occurred during the Covid lockdown.
Within 30 days of this traumatic move, I was introduced to the Grimsby Hospital with a broken driving foot after wiping out in the Sobey’s parking lot. No wheels for two months in a complex of 30 units. Did not meet a soul. Homeschooling my grandson saved my sanity.
Like an amaryllis bulb, spring began to open and bloom each day to the beauty surrounding me with little traffic and wide open spaces. Eventually, a fruit stand appeared on every corner with friendly vendors and a warm welcome to my new home.
The Town of Lincoln is my “go-to” for doctors, banking, groceries, dog grooming, bakeries, restaurants, pedicures and so much more. Friendliness in this community is unparalleled.
The Community Center was my Greeting Wagon and the Rotary Park is a respite for this grandma and a haven for my grandson.
My only gripe would be that I didn’t discover this Promised Land years ago. Cherry blossoms and bird bangers fill my senses with pleasure.
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It is sad and disappointing to learn that both Grimsby and West Lincoln Councils have postponed funding for McNally House.
Perhaps councillors just don’t understand what a hospice is, and don’t know that it costs OHIP far less to keep a terminally ill patient in a hospice than in a hospital.
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When Dr. Denise Marshall had the idea for a hospice, she formed a committee to study feasibility. I was proud to serve on that
Nally. When she was transferred there, Pam called and said, “Mom, come over and see my room! It’s lovely”.
The next day she called and said, “Someone came and did the nicest thing for me. She washed my hair.”
Pam’s spouse was able to stay with her at night, sleeping on a couch in her room, and offered breakfast before he went off to
so much on volunteers, and donations from the community.
One morning we visited to find decorations all over the place.
It was a First Day of Spring celebration. Patients who were able were brought out in their beds or wheelchairs for a special lunch. It was an uplifting time in spite of the burden we all shared.
Later, I attended a weekly grief gathering which was very helpful. None of this cost a penny.
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands de scribed below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 1, 2023, at the Grimsby Town Hall, Municipal Office, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby Ontario.
Description of Lands:
1. Roll No. 26 15 020 023 34402 0000; PIN 46044-0044 (LT); File No. 20-10; Minimum Tender Amount: $9,360.52
2. Roll No. 26 15 020 023 34403 0000; PIN 46044-0044 (LT); File No. 20-14; Minimum Tender Amount: $9,326.22
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Surrounded by the love of her family and fortified by the rites of her faith, Anita (nee Donnelly), passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at McNally House Hospice, in her 89 th year. She is now reunited with her beloved husband John (2003). Dear mother of Jane (Guy) and son Mark (Christine), and cherished grandma of Dominique (Sheldon) and François. Predeceased by her mother Anne and father John, brother Patrick (Sally) and sister Kathleen (Bill). Her memory is a blessing to family and friends at home and abroad. She is especially missed by her constant (furry) companion and walking buddy, Nikki. Mom was a force of nature. Born and raised in Workington, Cumbria, England she was a champion swimmer, and accomplished vocalist. Her early training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, England paved the way for a healing career as a nurse and teacher. She remained passionate about music all her life, an avid chorister and choir leader, an amateur theatre performer, she could still belt out a show tune in her final days. Visitation at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. A Service of Remembrance will take place at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 156 Main Street West, Grimsby, on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 11 a.m. We are deeply grateful for all those involved in Mom’s circle of care. We give thanks for the family of faith at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, and the compassionate team at McNally House Hospice. In lieu of flowers we ask that you remember these two caring communities with memorial contributions. www.smithsfh.com
On February 6, 2023, our mother, grandmother, and good friend Louise, passed away gracefully and peacefully, shortly after beginning her 93rd year.
Louise and her twin brother Lyle (predeceased) were born in Milestone, Saskatchewan on January 8, 1930, to parents Morris and Georgina Broadfoot.
The family, including her older brother Dean (predeceased), eventually settled in Tisdale where she made many lifelong friends. In 1956, Louise moved to Grimsby, Ontario to start her family with her husband Bob Frostad where she became an engaged and active member of her new community.
She also became an active member of her new community. After Bob’s passing in 1972, Louise married Phil Belanger and the two continued to operate and manage their entrepreneurial interests throughout the Niagara region.
Outside of work, Louise was an avid curler, golfer, bridge player and world traveler and in her later years, volunteered extensively at the Grimsby Benevolent Fund (GBF) Community Services.
She leaves behind her sons: Chris Frostad (Susan), Scott Frostad (Katie), Geoff Frostad, and Colin Frostad (Lisa) and her eight grand children, Leigh Anna, Carter, Ethan, Houston, Robert, Galen, Jake and Sydney.
Louise will also be greatly missed by her stepdaughters, Karen Hatton (Garth), Linda Belanger and Sandy Belanger (Tom Smith) and their families.
Cremation has taken place and a private iternment is planned for a later date.
It is with sadness that the family of Ronald Ingram announce his passing on Monday, February 6, 2023 at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Left to mourn is his wife of almost 65 years Lorna Ingram (nee Brodie); his daughter Lorraine & Ron’s card shark partner Garry Gibson; son Kenneth; his grandchildren Kristy (Dave), Stuart, Ryan (Kerstin) and Amber and his great grandchildren Ethan, Jared, Austin and Brodie. Ron is now reunited with his beloved daughter Karen who predeceased him in 2014.
Ron was proud of his service in the Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers (REME) and continued his camaraderie with fellow veterans in many Legions throughout the years. In 1967 Ron, Lorna and their two young daughters immigrated to Canada from Scotland and the gang was soon joined by Kenneth, our first Canadian.
Ron, the consummate gamesman loved his chess games with Tom, especially the games he won and the euchre games with his partner Garry. The wins came with bragging rights which he savoured.
Singing in various church choirs, acting and writing for the stage for Little Theatres in Bramalea and Oakville were his passions. We could always tell when he flubbed a line or went off key because his family was his live-in audience.
Ron will be missed by family in Scotland, friends in Florida where many fun winters were spent, and along with friends here in Canada who became like family.
Thank you to all the doctors who helped to care for Ron through his cancer journey and the staff at West Lincoln, especially nurse Paul for his compassionate care during his final hours. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate you making a donation to the Salvation Army. Fare thee well, thou first and fairest! Fare thee well, thou best and dearest!
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On Monday February 6th, 2023, Cathy passed away peacefully with her husband at her side at the McNally House Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Cathy will be dearly missed, loved, and always remembered by her loving husband Robin, her sons Devin (Courtney)and David, her mother Peg, her sister Teresa(Brian), her brother Charles, her late sister Kelly and her grandson Isaac. Cathy will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and extended family. Long time friends and colleagues will miss her great sense of humour and fun-loving spirit. She was and avid gardener, always tending to her many beautiful backyard flowerbeds. Cathy enjoyed golf, dragon boat racing, a great game of cards and travelling with her many dear friends. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses and volunteers at both McNally House and St. Catharines General Hospital for providing her with exceptional care. A private Celebration of Life will be hosted by her family at a later date. Donations in Cathy’s memory can be made to the Walker Cancer Centre at the St. Catharines General Hospital, McNally House Hospice in Grimsby, or a local Animal Shelter would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be expressed through the Canadian Cremation Services.
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I am a big believer in allowing those who have been part of the subject matter in this space an opportunity to voice their opinion - expand or clarify their respective positions - as they choose and I do not offer back.
I am not a fan of back and forth posturing. I hang my opinion out there, others may agree, disagree, or be wholly indifferent.
This week, however, the subject matter around the McNally House Hospice ask which has now been before Grimsby council on two evenings requires additional comment.
Harmony Jewellers present a cheque to the WLMH Foundation for the funds raised through the Grimsby Centennial Pendant Campaign. This initiative consisted of the sales of Commemorative Pendants celebrating Grimsby’s centennial year. Proceeds were donated to the Foundation. Sales of the pendants totaled nearly $8,000. Presenting the funds were Harmony owner Kevin Luttjehuizen, general manager Lacey Horn with Alice Klamer, WLMH Foundation board director accepting.
It is not particularly comforting to hear that the patient load pressures felt at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital are being felt similarly elsewhere, but with the magnifying issues we all face, it is up to us to help were possible.
The suggestions of alternative care options are helpful, but as noted, if you have a set appointment, or NEED hospital care you can be assured staff will do their best to care for you in their typically safe and professional manner.
A couple more weeks and flu season will pass, too, and numbers, generally, will return with Spring’s arrival. M.W
A major reason for this is there have been a lot of calls and feedback regarding Grimsby’s failed kick at the cat to approve - ahead of 2023’s budget consideration - a proposed ask for $132,000 which would be divided over four years of payments.
Simply, a majority on council have opted to defer an approval in favour of waiting for staff to develop a possible donation policy to any and all community/ charitable asks which come to council.
It has been stated here that is a sound policy and something the Town has lacked since its prior system was dissolved in the late 90s. So, let’s get into it.
As you will see on the facing page, there is a long opinion piece I received signed by two councillors, Veronica Charrois and Jennifer Korstanje.
I will just coast through their points.
The issue of the financial statement online - at no point in this space did I say they were the same document. I did not speak to reporting requirements. I noted the 2022 financials were not on McNally’s website, but financials - with no mention of their scope - are available on the CRA site. That information is accurate. Regarding Coun. Nick DiFlavio’s comment about the Town financials not being on grimsby.ca, that had nothing to do with requirements, rather a simple comparator of transparency.
Their next comment brought West Lincoln Coun. William Reilly into the picture. I noted that at their council meeting, Reilly said the McNally ask should be considered with two conditions: community members be on or at least considered for McNally board positions, and; West Lincoln would not consider approving any financial support unless Grimsby did.
The Charrois/Korstanje letter suggests these conditions were not part of the motion.
On this, to confirm the debate at their meeting, I spoke with Reilly on Monday morning. He confirmed all my information was correct, noting it was not in the motion approved because there was no motion to approve the support.
“I thought your assessment was bang on and accurate or I would have called you,” said Reilly. So enough on that.
The debate about the “priority” of the expansion... my understanding, expanding to 10 beds in the existing building would not allow for needed community programs, such as bereavement counselling and other hospice support initiatives. Not much of a debate from this view.
The matter of Grimsby residents having already paid into the project via provincial and regional contributions. Not disputed, but, again, from this vantage point, that is what partnerships are all about. Everyone chips in. Generally, that is considered effective government. And while hospices have been exempt from property taxes since 2011, McNally paid nearly $4,500 on 19 Lynnwood in 2022 as it not considered part of the core property. This ties into the final point of $31,000 the Town waived for zoning fees in ’22. Yes, it was done. As the hometown of McNally, the Town will get it back through taxes. The refund did not cost the Town that full amount. Some staff time was the biggest component of that expense.
It was disappointing to see evidence of bias and incorrect information presented in your NewsNow editorial, “Shocking Level of Misinformation”, dated Feb. 9, 2023.
Although West Lincoln shared the same concerns over the past two years as Grimsby, our recent votes concerning additional funding for McNally Hospice resulted in an imbalance of unfair criticism between the gender of councillors.
The level of misunderstanding from your editorial needs some clarification.
“Coun. Delight Davoli noted deep concern about 2022 financials for McNally House and its Foundation not being posted on its website. Accurate, but the documents are online, accessible to all on Canada Revenue Agency’s Website. So nothing is being concealed. Also, as Coun. Nick Diflavio noted, the Town’s 2022 Year End has yet to find its way to grimsby.ca.”
This is true. However, the mandatory CRA-published documents contain much less detailed information to interpret the numbers and program funding. Coun. Davoli, a Chartered Professional Accountant and like most in her field, prefer to see the most transparent documents, which would have been an audited financial statement with commentary, completed by an independent accounting firm. Secondly, by quoting Coun. DiFlavio, you incorrectly perpetuate that charity financing and municipal finance, that actually have different reporting requirements, are similar, which they are definitely not.
“Coun. Veronica Charrois noted West Lincoln council also deferred the McNally ask to them until their budget process. True, but it was also stated they would not support it unless Grimsby was onside, so Grimsby’s delay made West Lincoln’s deferral automatic.”
Although West Lincoln Councillor William Reilly, made mention of asking for Grimsby’s financial commitment as a built-in clause, it was not included in the approved resolution. Your statement inappropriately misrepresents individual councillor comments or
concerns as being a decision of West Lincoln Council, which is not correct at law. The resolution, passed unanimously, was merely to receive the delegation and defer the consideration until their budget time. The “Grimsby factor” does not affect West Lincoln unless they choose to use this to “pass the buck” in their budget deliberations.
“Coun. Jennifer Korstanje suggested West Lincoln also asked to have a “member” on their board and maybe Grimsby should too. No. They asked about having a resident on their board. And that is why campaign co-chair Debbie Zimmerman - to show an existing level of representation - noted Board Chair Murray Bain, a Grimsby resident, has strong ties to West Lincoln through his full-time job at Stanpac…”
West Lincoln Coun., William Reilly asked for a “member”, not a “resident” to join the McNally Board.
The transcription of the meeting (https://youtube.com/ watch?v=4kSP952NYmk) states Councillor Reilly asking the Chair:
[1:38:36] “If I could ask … what the possibility would be for West Lincoln Council and staff to potentially appoint a member from West Lincoln to sit on their board of directors…”
“Korstanje suggested approving the McNally support now would somehow create a precedent and some sort of liability situation for the Town. Simply not true, not even remotely, and I don’t even know where that kind of sentiment could come from.”
Distributing public tax dollars or not in an ad-hoc manner can easily give the appearance of fiscal discrimination towards traditionally marginalized groups. This opens up the municipality to potential litigation should an individual or group choose to pursue a human rights complaint.
Additionally, municipalities have an obligation to assess the policies of organizations receiving grants to ensure that any public funds distributed are
not used in a manner that enables any form of discrimination.
“DiFlavio was right when he said no council he had been a part of ever had someone give blowback like a little kid whose sibling got a sucker and they didn’t. I would guesstimate I’ve covered over 2000 municipal meetings in my 35 years plus in the game. I’ve never heard anything like that either. “
In the meeting of Dec. 19, 2022, Coun. Korstanje questions the Town fully funding a substantial request by one demographic for recreational opportunities while denying another from a marginalized demographic. She questioned the absence of a fair and standardized process and it was confirmed we still only use a case-by-case basis, which is a liability.
“While there were some other minor things, the last major one was Charrois’ contention the McNally facility was for a day hospice, not the end-of-life care for which they have a stellar reputation.
[…]
Fact checking: the new build is for the four-bed expansion to 10 beds for end-of life care. It is the original building which will then service ongoing needs for patients and their caregivers right from diagnosis to end-of -life.”
TO BE DEBATED.
From Niagara This Week in 2021 (https://www.niagarathisweek.com/ news-story/10429719-grimsby-s-mcnally-house-hospice-seeking-9-5m-infunding-for-expansion/): “Currently, the hospice centre operates with six beds, but hopes to increase to build a new 10-bed care centre and refurbish its current facility as well.”
If the main priority of this $9.5 million project was to add 4 beds to their existing palliative hospice building as is being otherwise suggested, why construct a whole new building for 10 beds and renovate the established building for “extras such as a family suite so relatives can stay over, more meeting spaces, a day hospice to support those with life-limiting illnesses in the community, and their relatives and carers”. Quote from January 19, 2023 Niagara This Week (https://www.niagarathisweek.com/
news-story/10835688-west-niagarapalliative-care-team-wants-to-provide-the-best-end-of-life-care-for-allof-the-community/).
It is important to note, McNally received a generous donation in 2017 for the acquisition and operation of a “wellness centre”. The neighbouring property was purchased the same year with this intent.
Overall, important details were absent, which clarify the ongoing financial contributions The Town of Grimsby has already made to support McNally Hospice. A Grimsby taxpayer is currently supporting McNally provincially, regionally, and municipally. As recently as six months ago, the Town of Grimsby agreed to refund McNally’s rezoning fees, to a tune of $31,000.
This decision boiled down to fiscal responsibility and implementing a fair and level playing field for every charity or organization, including McNally House that has a financial ask of the Town. The decision is backed by the experience and expertise of the Town’s Director of Finance who recommended establishing criteria before making donations when organizations request funding.
This is standard procedure for most municipalities. McNally House representatives themselves acknowledged that most municipalities already have criteria in place, citing the City of Hamilton as an example. It’s disheartening that the Town did not implement an evaluation policy years ago, as it has allowed some in the community to misrepresent a delay in funding as a denial of funding, which is absolutely not the case.
The additional hard reality is that Bill 23, inflation, and various other financial obligations will be hitting us in the near future. It just makes sense to not only wait for criteria to be established, but also await the budget first. It’s by far the most fiscally responsible thing for Council to do.
Given the above, we certainly hope that you will take the opportunity to clarify your statements in the next edition of the paper.
Respectfully,
Coun. Veronica Charrois, Ward 3 Coun. Jennifer Korstanje, Ward 3Grimsby councillors maintain “bias and incorrect information” in
