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MoH lays out programs for new WLMH

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow West Niagara residents who have been waiting for years, decades in many cases, for a light at the end of a new hospital build tunnel got a little encouragement this week.

Minister of Health Christine Elliott officially laid out the functional program requirements to be included in the rebuilt West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in a letter to Hamilton Health Sciences officials.

“This letter confirms what I have been advocating for since day one. The Government of Ontario and Premier Doug Ford are listening, and building up our vital healthcare infrastructure. Our new WLMH will have all the services needed to provide world-class, comprehensive community healthcare in West Niagara,” said Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff.

“The residents of the area have waited a long time for the details of the new build, and I know they will be happy to see that the needs of patients, seniors, mothers, and families are addressed in the new facility.”

At Grimsby council Monday, Mayor Jeff Jordan highlighted the announcement, noting he and Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton and West Lincoln Mayor Dave Bylsma have been meeting regularly “to move the hospital file forward,” while lauding the scope of the program parameters.

“We will be pushing Hamilton Health Sciences See WLMH, Page 2

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Grimsby supports report for 3rd party complaints

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow In a close vote, Grimsby council voted Monday night to have a report drafted to outline an independent, third party reporting process for whistleblower complaints.

At its Jan. 21 meeting, council vot-

ed to approve a code of conduct, which included a new whistleblower policy, as presented, with staff and council having to report any concerns of misconduct to either the Town’s HR department or the chief administrative officer.

Monday night, Coun. Dorothy

Bothwell introduced a resolution to lift the whistleblower component from the code of conduct and create a mechanism for anonymous reporting of non-compliance.

Coun. Randy Vaine questioned whether Bothwell’s motion should be heard at all asking if a two-thirds

majority was needed to revisit a decision of council.

“Why is there a resolution as opposed to a notice of motion...We’ve had no option to discuss this. It is just being thrown at us,” said Vaine.

Clerk Sarah Kim noted the motion See COUNCIL, Page 3

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next big step, no doubt,” said Joosse.

From Page 1 “The Province and and the Province to HHS have done what we work together,” adding asked them to do, Now the plan now calls for a it is our turn to deliver. new build budgeted for Now is the time for fur$200 million, which will ther engagement. be about 30 per cent In general numbers, larger then initially proJoosse said need for lojected. cal fundraising could be Services in the nowin the $10 million-$15 larger anticipated facilmillion range - this after ity will include: contributions from West • Four surgical suites Lincoln Memorial Hospi• 56 in-patient beds tal Foundation, Niagara • Eight nursery bassiRegion as well as the nets municipalities of Grims• Five labour birthing by, Lincoln and West and recovery suites Lincoln are accumulated •Acute in-patient sertowards the $60 million vices needed.

About the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH)* •Emergency department At this point especial• Ambulatory services  Size: Maximum of 119,705 square feet  Programs: ly, the fundraising target • Complex continuing  Estimated Cost: $200 M is still very much a mov Acute Inpatient Services care ing one since the $60 Emergency Department   Includes: • Maternal and newborn million is based on 30  Ambulatory Services  56 Inpatient beds services per cent of the currently Complex Continuing Care   8 Nursery bassinets • Day surgical services budgeted amount.  Maternal and Newborn Services  5 Labour birthing and • Endoscopy “This is all based on a recovery suites  Day Surgical Services “There is a focus on and Endoscopy $200 million build,” said full, wrap-around care,” Joosse. *Functional program requirements provided by Ministry of Health said Oosterhoff.

“If the cost goes up, “Special services, post“Maintaining an ob- Both the Minister of items not related to the the local share will go up op, day surgery...it is stetrics department, Health and Premier Doug building itself all need to as well.” what we need to see for which has been a key Ford, along with many be paid for locally.

Discussions and planhigh-quality care for our to our community for others, have reached out “Niagara West resi- ning are well underway future.” a long time, and going to ensure there is a full dents showed they were among Niagara West mu1 of 2 The commitment to from two to four oper- community care model engaged going all the nicipalities and Joosse services is a piece of ating rooms - which will not just for today but way back to HHS’s Our noted Niagara West resiBUILDING A NEW WEST LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HAMILTON HEALTH SCIENCES information which has allow West Niagara resi- the future,” he said.

Healthy Future visioning dents have always come been long-needed, said dents to someday have “It is not a cheap proj- exercise. That was a pro- through where WLMH is WLMH Action Com- surgeries here, instead ect, but it is a balance be- gram to develop a 20- concerned. mittee co-chair Tony of going out of town - tween an extra expansive year plan for health care “It is time for the comJoosse. is a great thing,” said model and something needs,” noted Joosse. munity to step up once “The public needed to Joosse. much smaller. It will not “The Grimsby Seniors again,” said Joosse. know, the Region and “The four operating be St. Joe’s or McMaster Centre was packed “We have been waiting local councils needed rooms and obstetrics but it will serve Niagara for those sessions. It is to get to this point for to know,” said Joosse. secures that. It is a huge West well.” thanks to the engage- decades. We are much “And the programs are step.”

“We landed in a good ment of the public, to closer to the finish line solidified as any chang“Now, seniors to ba- place.” the provincial govern- but the hard work and es to what was laid out bies, anyone, can get the Now the focus will ment and HHS that we heavy lifting is coming, would have to go back services they need at start to switch to fund- are where we are. Niag- too.” to the Ministry of Health this new facility right in ing models and carving ara West had the bestWith the $1.5 million alfor approval.” their own backyard.” up the projected 30 per attended sessions and ready committed to get Joosse noted there are As to the escalated cent local share need- engagement grew from the Stage 2 level of the several components of cost, up from the initially ed for the $200 million there. process moving, Oosterthe programming items suggested $150 million, build.

Now, Joosse notes, hoff said he is expecting which are good for the Oosterhoff said the plan “There is a big com- fundraising for the local HHS to file their plan for town, but a couple of covers long-term needs mitment needed there,” portion of the project is executing the included them are key to provid- for the growing area. noted Oosterhoff, add- a challenge where more programming at the new ing a sustainable health “It will provide an ap- ing furnishings, equip- engagement is needed.

WLMH by late summer, care model locally. propriate level of care. ment and other internal “Fundraising is the early fall.

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From Page 1 came under “resolutions” because it was an item previously discussed by council, so it was a matter coming back to council.

Coun. Reg Freake spoke in favour of the motion, noting third party options are common these days.

“I like the resolution. It has a lot of merit. Other municipalities have it. I think we should include it,” said Freake.

While Coun. Dave Sharpe asked questions regarding who would act as the third party

News Now • Thursday, February 6, 2020 • Page 3 and what costs would be incurred, CAO Harry Schlange noted those details would come in the report to be drafted by Katarina Bohar, Grimsby’s manager of human resources.

Coun. John Dunstall said other municipalities should be contacted to see how they have implemented such measures.

Freake agreed, but noted a wider spread net could help gather more input.

“I think we should go beyond just Niagara’s municipalities. We should look at industry

standards. So let’s look outside the Region,” said Freake.

Coun. Lianne Vardy said the third party option is important to create a process whereby the municipality is not solely left to monitor itself.

“An outsider’s review is good. It will be completely free of bias...

Otherwise you are just policing yourself,” said Vardy.

Coun. Kevin Ritchie, who was among those opposed to changing the code of conduct initially was absent from Monday’s meeting.

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At the Town’s council meeting Monday, Coun. Dave Kadwell said the committee he chairs does not believe tourism should be part of municipality’s focus.

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After the presentation, visitors were divided up into a number of small groups, each moderated by one of the project consultants. At these groups, residents were asked for their opinion of what the MCP should bring to Smithville.

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By Tristan Marks NewsNow Debate ensued at Lincoln’s Committee of the Whole meeting Monday regarding a proposed development on the property of the Woodburn Cottage.

The public meeting outlined a plan to build two four-unit townhouses on the property, located on King St. near Academy St. in Beamsville.

In addition, a small, protruding portion of the lot would be severed to build a third four-unit townhouse as part of the adjacent Cherry Heights subdivision.

Coun. Paul MacPherson, chair of the Planning and Economic Development Committee stressed that neither council nor staff had arrived on any position regarding the development.

The developer’s consultant, Julia Redfearn, explained that the cottage building itself would not be touched by the construction. She said the design of the new buildings would

match and compliment Woodburn Cottage’s architectural aesthetic with similar red brick and design features.

Members of council expressed concern that the construction would spread over 30 per cent of the existing heritage property.

“There’s a lot of concern here,” said Coun.

Tony Brunet. “How does severing 30 per cent of the lot not affect the heritage property?”

Redfearn said the heritage value came from the architecture of the building, and that no heritage document mentioned anything regarding the landscape. Since construction would not touch the building, that heritage value would remain intact.

Mayor Sandra Easton questioned why the proposed development did not consider the aesthetics design of the nearby ‘loyalist house,’ among other buildings in the area with potential heritage value.

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cern about the demolition of a house that formerly sat on a lot that will be combined with the Woodburn property for this development. He claimed that it was hastily done, and questioned if the developer had performed any sort archeological assessment on the Woodburn property.

The developer, John Fracchioni spoke to council directly to defend his proposal and address “so many misquoted facts.”

He pointed out that the demolition of the nearby house was carried out since it was “in derelict condition” and a threat to nearby properties due to the possibility of structural collapse.

Furthermore, he pointed out that there had been a three-and-a-half year archeological assessment, among several other heritage studies.

“We did everything right,” said Fracchioni.

He also addressed the council’s concerns about the state of the Woodburn property’s landscape.

“Right now it’s hidden behind a covering of trees,” he said, adding that many of the trees are rotted and dying.

“We are clearing it up to make it presentable.”

“This is about beautifying the town,” he said.

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Blessed Trinity teachers picket in province-wide strike Teachers from Blessed Trinity (BT) Catholic Secondary School in Grimsby joined Catholic Schools across Ontario Tuesday in a one-day strike.

The striking teachers protested directions from the Ministry

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Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School teachers, including Lou Maida (centre), joined picket lines which rolled across the province in a one-day strike Tuesday. Marks- Photo

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Fifth Wheel development done with vision: Losani to insure the fire capacity was adhered to, only about 40 residents attended this session.

Despite the smaller crowd many of the same themes were touched on by the public and members of Grimsby Planning Committee.

For Grimsby resident Garth Stevenson, while he believes the writing is on the wall, he questions the need.

“Mr. Losani gets what he wants, so why bother. But I fail to understand why the development requires buildings as high as 18 storeys?” said Stevenson.

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The units in the condo buildings will range from 430 sq ft to 1,100 sq ft noted Aston and unlike other hi-rises in the area, these building will feature escarpment views. “(The south side) will have full balcony and full facade design. I live on the escarpment and I am looking forward to celebrating those views,” said Fred Losani, CEO of Losani Homes.

Next steps for the project will be as an agenda item, with a staff recommendation, on the project at an upcoming Planning Committee meeting - or committee of the whole depending on council’s implementation of that new meeting format. No timeline is set.

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After amendments, the plan for the North Service Road property just east of Casablanca Boulevard includes 1,276 units in six hi-rise buildings of varying heights (two 12-storey, two 14-storey, an 18- and 22-storey), 36 2.5 storey townhomes, nearly 1,850 parking spaces, and 6,900 sq ft. of commercial employment space facing the service road.

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Haille Nickerson is livin’ the dream, her dream, to play university basketball.

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Grimsby Jr. C Peach Kings will take to the ice at the Peach King Centre this Friday night (Feb. 7) to start their 2020 playoff run against Dunnville Mudcats.

The club started its season with a 13-game winning streak.

“For a team that went through a lot of changes at the end of last season, with retiring players, this was an exciting way to start the year,” said co-owner Simon Duong.

The Mudcats will not prove a pushover and the Peach Kings are not taking them lightly as they had four wins and two losses against them this season, outscoring them 18-8.

The Peach Kings also finished the regular season on a high not etaking eight of their last 10 tilts.

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“Last year we put in a lot of playoff miles towards the Road to 24 as we played in Exeter, Wellesley and Glanbrook. Then we then travelled to Napanee to take on a stacked team, but lost that finals series in five games. We are hoping for an even better result this year.”

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Such third party reporting of non-compliance is comSpace on this page, from time to time, has included some monplace in this day and smart-butt remarks. Make no mistake, there is nothing light age and municipalities and or fun about this topic. corporations which don’t Tuesday of this week, Grimsby’s CAO Harry Schlange was have it are, typically, in the escorted from town hall, pending a review. process of review to getThis information was breaking right at press time, hence ting something in place. Not this unusual notification for such an important item.

First and foremost, it is hoped any issues may be perhaps to wish litigation on anyone, some sort of misunderstanding and can be remedied via but to not have such a polisimple means. While certain information has come regarding cy can play a role in liability issues within town hall over the last couple of months, I don’t when things do go bad. have any detailed knowledge of alleged complaints and, as a So it begs the question, result, there will be no speculation whatsoever here regard“what gives?” to those who ing any allegations. There should be 100 per cent support for vehemently oppose this Mr. Schlange as this process plays out, just as there needs to notion. be 100 per cent support for staff to raise matters when issues I welcome any opinion contrary to the Town’s code of conduct arise. on this from anyone of That sole reason is why I kicked up such a fuss last week councillors Kevin Ritchie, when five members of council fully ignored protecting its staff choosing not to include a third-party mechanism to Dave Kadwell, Dave Sharpe, report complaints. Hopefully council will reconsider when the Randy Vaine or John Dunreport returns to the agenda. M.W. stall, who voted against this idea on Jan. 21.

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On the point of why this change came from council, as Council absolutely needs opposed to being initiated by the board as per past practo get this done to restore tice, Grimsby clerk Sarah Kim offered this: “Council provides some level of common direction for changes to the corporate structure and it then sense and as a show of faith becomes incumbent for the board to hold a shareholdin support of its staff. That is ers meeting, give appropriate notice, and vote to make the all I am going to say about change.” that point - at this time.

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MIKE WILLISCRAFT offer you the Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee.

During his report to council on Monday night, Coun.

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Kadwell has been a true champion of the kiosk and keeping alive the idea that having Grimsby marketing directly to a captive audience could pay dividends for local businesses.

He told council the committee - which had been deemed by council as the overseer of tourism initiatives under its mandate - has now decided tourism promotion is not a priority to economic development.

Now, if you are going to deal with economic development in silos, one could begin to make that argument.

However, anyone who has put various projects out into the field knows many facets of ec dev are tied.

One member cited Grimsby’s lack of facilities such as wineries and craft breweries.

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ready to go.

So is helping a potential tourism-centric entity such as this get established not in the tourism vein? Depends who you ask, I guess.

Also, development infers one has a starting point on which to build and one develops from there. If you ignore the businesses which are either 100 per cent in a tourism-oriented category or enjoy spin-off effects from tourists, that will only detract from this sector, erode the base of businesses which are already struggling to make a buck thereby eroding the base out from under any development.

To ignore the opportunities of the tourism kiosk is just bad business.

Yes, improved marketing tools need to be developed to capitalize on the traffic, but the whole thing has been on life support since Niagara Region got all fumbly on the file years ago. Region has never really recovered from its yearsago decision to fold Niagara Economic and Tourism Corporation (NETCorp).

At a time when just about every aspect of council’s conduct has divided everything from personalities to workflow on multiple levels, one might think they would step in and confirm to GEDAC what priorities are to be in their purview.

If GEDAC simply does not want to deal with tourism and council agrees tourism marketing and branding should go to another part of the administration, no problem. Just don’t let it die.

As was noted Monday, for GEDAC to opt on spending $12,000 on wayfinding signs is great, but visitors need to have something to find at the other end of those directions.

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