CP Scoop - February 1st, 2024

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

Notice of Public Meeting and Open House - Development Permit Amendment Application - McNeely Landing Subdivision - Uniform Developments

TAKE NOTICE that a public Open House will be hosted on February 13th, 2024, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., in the Carleton Place Town Hall Auditorium at 175 Bridge Street, in order to consider the proposed Amendment to the Development Permit By-law 15-2015 in accordance with Sections 34 and 70.2 respectively of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13. 

AND TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held on February 20th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall at 175 Bridge Street in the Town of Carleton Place to consider a proposed Amendment to the Development Permit By-law 15-2015 in accordance with Sections 34 and 70.2 respectively of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with Sections 34 and 70.2 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, this notice is to advise that there is sufficient information and supporting documentation to deem the Amendment complete.

TAKE NOTICE that if you wish to be notified of the decision of the Town of Carleton Place on the proposed Development Permit By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Development Services Department at ndwyer@carletonplace.ca.

Please see the full Notice on the Town’s website in the Notices and Public Meetings section of the Planning and Development Services page for more information.

Notice of Public Meeting and Open House - In Accordance With Section 21 of the Planning Act for the Amendment of the Official Plan

TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held on February 20th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall at 175 Bridge Street in the Town of Carleton Place to receive resident feedback on an Official Plan Amendment in accordance with Section 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

AND TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with Sections 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, this notice is to advise that there is sufficient information and supporting documentation to deem the Amendment complete.

AND TAKE NOTICE that if you wish to be notified of the decision of Town of Carleton Place on the proposed Official Plan Amendment, you must make a written request to the Development Services Department at ndwyer@carletonplace.ca.

Please see the full Notice on the Town’s website in the Notices and Public Meetings section of the Planning and Development Services page for more information.

 

FEDERAL NEWS

Statement by the Prime Minister on Black History Month

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Black History Month:

“Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. This month, we honour the achievements of Black Canadians, past and present, celebrate Black culture, and reaffirm our commitment to building a more diverse, welcoming Canada for everyone.

“The theme of this year’s Black History Month, ‘Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build’, encourages us to share the stories of Black Canadians. Black Canadian history is Canadian history. From groundbreaking trailblazers in halls of fame and history books to unsung heroes in communities across the country, Black excellence is all around us. We celebrate Stephanie Bernard, the founder of the Nunavut Black History Society and a community leader advancing Black-Canadian arts, and culture. We celebrate Abraham Beverley Walker, the first Canadian-born Black lawyer and first Black New Brunswicker to publish a magazine. Black Canadians have played a pivotal role in making Canada the diverse, prosperous, and compassionate place we know and love.

“Canada’s painful history of anti-Black racism continues to impact communities across the country. We can – and we must – do better. In 2018, we officially recognized the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent. This initiative, centred on recognition, justice, development, and fighting discrimination, helps us build frameworks to empower Black communities and advance our work to combat racism, discrimination, and xenophobia faced by those of African descent.

“We’ve also strengthened our supports to Black-led organizations here at home. Since 2019, through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative, we have invested in more than 2,300 projects to grow Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving charities and non-profit organizations. Last year, we selected the Foundation for Black Communities to manage the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund. The Fund supports charities and non-profit organizations in fighting anti-Black racism and improving social and economic well-being in predominantly Black communities. With the Black Entrepreneurship Program, we are helping Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs start up, scale up, and succeed – now and into the future.

“Canada has undoubtedly come a long way. But so long as inequality and injustice still exist in our society, our work is far from done. So, this month, and every month, let us celebrate Black heritage, honour the extraordinary stories of Black Canadians, and build a better, fairer future – for the stories yet to be written.

“Happy Black History Month, Canada.”

 

PROVINCIAL NEWS

Ontario Connecting Over 300,000 People to Primary Care Teams - $110 million investment brings the province one step closer to connecting everyone in Ontario to primary care

The Ontario government is investing $110 million to connect up to 328,000 people to primary care teams, bringing the province one step closer to connecting everyone in Ontario to primary care.

Ontario Helping More Families Collect Child Support - International treaty now makes Ontario’s child and spousal support orders enforceable in more than 55 countries

The Ontario government is helping more families and children by implementing the Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance ratified by Canada in October 2023. This international treaty adds 38 jurisdictions that Ontario can work with to enforce and collect spousal and child support when parents or spouses live abroad, enabling enforcement in a total of more than 55 countries.

 

OTHER NEWS

Lanark County Food Bank – Top Three Wish List Items

The Lanark County Food Bank’s inventory is low and in need of the following three (3) items:

• Hamburger Helper
• 1L Juice
• Ritz Crackers

You can drop off your food donations at 84 Mill Street in Carleton Place on Mondays or Wednesdays between 10:00 a.m. and 12 noon, or call 613-257-8546 to set up a drop-off time.

Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit - Local Youth Film Festival Offers over $3000 in Prizes!

MyView Youth Film Festival is ready to launch for 2024! Kemptville’s McGahey Insurance and Grenville Mutual Insurance have again teamed up to provide the $1000 Grand Prize. There are two (2) new categories this year; a $500 prize for best original music sponsored by Jamming Around Man Productions, and a special $500 YMCA of Eastern Ontario Award. EXIT Realty Eastern Ontario is again sponsoring a $750 prize for the best “I Love My Community” film. This creative film-making contest is open to all youth ages 10 to 24 that live, work or play in Eastern Ontario (see www.myviewfilmfest.ca for a list of eligible counties). Other exciting news for 2024 is a partnership with the YMCA of Eastern Ontario and expansion west to Kingston and Napanee. The local public health units in Kingston and Eastern Ontario have also joined the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit to help promote this opportunity to area youth.

Young people are encouraged to pick up their phones or cameras and make a short video that celebrates something in their life or community, shows a solution to a problem, or showcases their opinion! Thanks to McGahey Insurance, Grenville Mutual Insurance, Exit Realty Eastern Ontario, Jamming Around Man Productions, YMCA of Eastern Ontario, and YourTV for donating great prizes to the winners in the following categories:

• Best Overall Video - $1000
• I Love My Community - $750
• Best Original Music - $500
• YMCA Award - $500
• Age Category Prizes (10-13; 14-17; 18-24)

The deadline for video submission is May 1st, 2024, and youth can submit multiple films individually or as a group. Encourage young people you know to get out into their communities to look for inspiration. There is no shortage of interesting topics to explore. Past winners have addressed a variety of topics from mental well-being and body image to the cost of post-secondary education and everything in between. Wendy Embleton from Exit Realty had this to say about last year’s I Love My Community winners, “They engaged with business owners, the Fire Chief, showcased their school and had fun. Parents may get to choose their hometown, but it is wonderful when young people highlight how they appreciate their community. We look forward to seeing the entries for 2024!”

Judging criteria heavily favours the content of the videos over the production elements, in hopes of encouraging all eligible youth, regardless of their level of experience in filmmaking and production, to participate and share their stories. Emma Yakimovich, 2023 Grand Prize Winner for her film You’re Not Alone, said recently, “I loved filming, editing, being on the red carpet, and seeing the films the other kids made!”

For more information on contest rules or judging criteria, or to see past year’s submissions and winners, visit us on facebook @ myviewfilmfest, check out www.myviewfilmfest.ca or email info@myviewfilmfest.ca

Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority – Where to Recycle Map

Do you have used batteries in a drawer at home and you’re not sure how or where to recycle them? What about old paint cans?

Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority’s (RPRA) new Where to Recycle map displays locations across Ontario where you can drop off used materials to be recycled, such as batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste (e.g., paint, antifreeze, pesticides), lighting and tires, for free.

With more than 20,000 publicly accessible recycling locations across Ontario, the Where to Recycle map makes it easy for you to find one nearby. Filter by your location, the distance you’re willing to travel, and/or the material you want to recycle to find your best option.

In Ontario, the businesses that produce or supply batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste, lighting and tires are legally required to provide locations for the public to drop off used materials. They are also required to reuse, refurbish, recycle, or properly dispose of those materials to help keep them out of landfill, recover valuable resources and protect our environment.
 
RPRA is responsible for ensuring those businesses are properly collecting and recycling their materials across the province.

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