CP Scoop - December 7th, 2023

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings

The Town of Carleton Place Council will hold its Council and Committee of the Whole meetings in-person at the Carleton Place Town Hall (175 Bridge Street) and via live stream, on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, starting at 6:00 p.m. The agenda and associated documents for the meetings are available on the Town’s website. Members of the public can view the meeting online via Zoom or a live stream on the Town Hall Facebook page.

These are the last regularly scheduled meetings of 2023. Committee of the Whole will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by Council so that all items can be approved before the end of the year.

The first regularly scheduled meetings in 2024 will be on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024.

Miller’s Crossing & Coleman Central Neighbourhood Park Plan Open House

The Town of Carleton Place Recreation & Culture Department invites residents to attend an Open House for public consultation on the park developments at Miller’s Crossing (Fanning Street), and Coleman Central (Nelson Street East) on Tuesday, December 12th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This event will take place at the Carleton Place Arena (75 Neelin Street) in the Bob Rintoul Hall.

Come view the preliminary designs and share your feedback! No registration is necessary.

 

PROVINCIAL NEWS

ServiceOntario Partnering with Retailers to Enhance Access to Services - Staples Canada helping Ontario bring government services to where people live, work and shop

The Ontario government is making it easier and more convenient for families and businesses to access vital government services such as driver’s licences and health cards. Beginning in early 2024, ServiceOntario is opening new centres in select Staples Canada stores with additional locations expected to open throughout the year.

 

OTHER NEWS

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline - Help When You Need it Most

If you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else, 9-8-8 is here for you. When you reach out, a trained responder will listen without judgment, provide support and understanding, and tell you about resources that will help.

9-8-8 is here to provide moments of connection that create hope, support recovery and save lives. We help people connect to their strengths and find new ways to cope, live and thrive. Our vision is a Canada where suicide is prevented because everyone can access help when they need it the most.

You are not alone. Call or text 9-8-8, 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.

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