Aw, isn’t that nice?
health care or education, the government
Admitit–whenthebignewsfirstbroke,
stresses.
some of us may have been envious of the
The2011Budgetidentifiedalmost$1.5
Hawkesbury couple who had won $50
billion over three years in new savings.
million in a lottery.Why couldn’t that have
Taxpayers, particularly those who
happened to us? We are agreeable and
work in the private sector, are content to
deservingpeople;wecoulduseafewmillion
seeanyefforttoreducegovernmentwaste
bucks just as much as the next person.
and improve efficiencies. Private sector
But nobody could begrudge the new
employees tend to smugly believe that
millionaires of their windfall, because they
theyareleaner,butnotmeaner,thantheir
Fame, fortune, cycling
came across as being such wonderful
private-sector counterparts.
gracious people.
Yet,thementionof“reform”inevitably
in.
Jo-AnnandGaétanChampagne,former
leads to worries about what price we will
However, OldManWinter is not turning
placesinOntario,seniorhospitalmanagers
dépanneur owners, deftly handled their
all pay for “more efficient and effective
those smiles into frozen frowns.
pull in salaries of about $700,000. “Time to
instantcelebrity,mentioningduringaseries
services.”
Infact,hardytypesareintheirelementat
cap hospital CEO salaries” is the
ofinterviewsthattheywouldsharesomeof
Thegovernmentistryingtostemthose
this time of year.
prescription from New Democratic Party
their wealth with the community, helping
concerns. The blurb on the Drummond
Wehavesomemanywintertimepursuits
leader Andrea Horwath.
out good causes, such as the food bank and
Commissionemphasizes:“Experiencesin
to pursue — skiing, skating, snowshoeing,
Thisremedywouldinfactbeaneasypill
the hospital.
Canadaandaroundtheworldhaveshown
tobogganing, ice fishing, cycling. Have you
for local hospital executives to swallow
Does it get any better than this? Perhaps
that deep, across-the-board cuts would
ever taken a bike out for a winter spin, in
because, if she got her way, public sector
not.
lead to increased costs in the long run.”
minus-20 weather? Of course, you have to
CEO salaries would be capped at $418,000
As the fabulous news spread, many
Unfortunately, we cannot take such
dress for the occasion, and exercise caution.
a year, much than what local hospital
people rushed out to buy lottery tickets.
pledges to the bank.
Your hands are the first to freeze up. And
officials make now.
Someothersundoubtedlydesperatelytried
traction can be an issue.
As taxpayers, we have a right, if not a
tofindconcoctanobscurefamilyconnection
Wind chill is a major factor. The face can
responsibility, to be aware of salaries and
totheChampagnes.Butmanyotherssimply
quickly go numb when you get up a head of
other expenditures that our hard-earned
McDonell wins
enjoyed the fact that Hawkesbury was
steam.
money is used to finance.
making headlines for a positive reason.
Oneofthemanybenefitsofabriskouting
Thus, you are undoubtedly following
newsroom@eap.on.ca
Thanks, we needed that.
is the appreciation one gets for the warmth
closely the Commission on the Reform of
A LEXANDRIA
Remember that only a few days earlier,
of home and hearth, which tends to be
Ontario’s Public Services, a body that will
Hawkesburgers had been buzzing about
particularly comforting as one attempts to
assist the Ontario government “in taking
theChristmasEvebreak-inatthefoodbank.
restore feeling to frigid cheeks.
action to find efficiencies, improve value”
DeputyMayor Chris McDonell won by
It was a typical post-holiday blah time.
Speaking of blood pressure, the prospect
and “provide advice on how to deliver the
a margin of 1,517 to 1,405 over Alexandria
Christmas decorations were being taken
of money, in particular the money paid to
most efficient and effective public services
Councillor Jamie MacDonald Monday
down; heating bills were rising; there was
others, can always rapidly accelerate the
possible for people and families.”
night to succeed Grant Crack as mayor of
notenoughsnow;everyonehadsomeform
heart rate.
The government’s trimming plan
North Glengarry Township.
of seasonal ailment. HappyNewYear, and
Consider the salaries paid to hospital
includes the elimination of 11 agencies,
The mayor’s position had been vacant
pass the cough medicine.
administrators,informationthatwasrecently
includingtheEasternOntarioDevelopment
since the Ontario provincial election in
Butthenoutofthebluecamewordofthe
released by the institutions to underline, as
Corporation, the Biopharmaceutical
October when Crack, who was re-elected
jackpotwinandthebirdswerechirpier,the
the Ontario Hospital Association puts it, “a
Investment Program Marketing Advisory
mayor in November, 2010, was elected to
skieswerebluer,ourstepshadmorespring.
strong commitment to transparency,
Committee, the Crown Timber Board of
succeed Jean-Marc Lalonde as Glengarry-
For a while, it was like we were living in
accountability, and the importance of
Examiners and the Healing Arts Radiation
Prescott-Russell M.P.P.
Pleasantville.
buildingthetrustandconfidenceamongthe
Protection (HARP) Commission.
Anappointmenttofillthedeputymayor’s
That shared euphoria is beginning to
people they serve.”
Thecommissionongovernmentreform,
post was expected to be made this week.
wear off, now that the novelty of the story
Local hospital executives are near the
alsoknownastheDrummondCommission,
Many had suggested that the newmayor
has ebbed and winter is beginning to settle
bottom of the pay scale, however, in other
will report to the Minister of Finance in
ought to be appointed as well so the
timeforthepreparationofthe2012Budget.
municipalitycouldavoidthecostofholding
ChairedbyDonDrummond,thepanelwill
an election.
not make recommendations that would
However, in a 3-2 vote, council decided
increasetaxesorleadtotheprivatizationof
to hold a special election.
UNE OCCASION D’EXPLOITER UN MAGASIN-AGENCE S’OFFRE AUX COMMERÇANTS DE L’ORIGNAL ET DE ST. EUGENE. DEMANDE DE PROPOSITIONS:
RETAIL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR AN AGENCY STORE IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITIES: LCBO RFP# 2012-101 L’ORIGNAL LCBO RFP# 2012-102 ST. EUGENE An excellent business opportunity is now available to established retailers in L’Orignal and St. Eugene. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is seeking a responsible, customer-focused retailer to operate an LCBO Agency Store in L’Orignal and St. Eugene. To qualify, the applicant must have an existing, currently operating retail business in the community and commit to operating the Agency store within established LCBO guidelines. To facilitate the sale of beverage alcohol products, the operator may be required to enter into separate commercial arrangements with the LCBO and domestic beer suppliers. The successful applicant will also be required to participate in a special LCBO server-training program to ensure the responsible sale of beverage alcohol products. Since 1962, the LCBO has authorized more than 200 Agency stores to serve communities that have requested service but where the local population is too small to support a regular LCBO or beer store. These Agency stores are operated by local retailers within their existing retail business. Agency VWRUHFRQWUDFWVDUHQRUPDOO\DZDUGHGIRUD¿YH\HDUWHUP,QFRPPXQLWLHVZKHUHWKHUHLVFXUUHQWO\ an Agency store, as the contract nears expiry, the LCBO will take into consideration the fact that new businesses in the community may have been established and will allow an opportunity for all EXVLQHVVHVLQWKHFRPPXQLW\WRFRPSHWHIRUWKHQH[W¿YH\HDUWHUP Operating an LCBO Agency Store provides a retailer with an excellent opportunity to increase revenue and attract customers while providing local residents with beverage alcohol services. Agency stores DOVRGHOLYHUHFRQRPLFEHQH¿WVWRWKHFRPPXQLW\LQPDQ\FDVHVWKURXJKMREFUHDWLRQDQGLQFUHDVHG FXVWRPHUWUDI¿FIRUORFDOPHUFKDQWV ,QWHUHVWHGEXVLQHVVHVPXVWUHTXHVW by mail the application package for this competition before end of business day, Friday, February 3, 2012 and must quote the following information: RFP# 2012-101 L’Orignal RFP# 2012-102 St. Eugene Request for Application Package Request for Application Package Procurement and Contract Procurement and Contract Management, LCBO Management, LCBO 1 Yonge Street, Suite 1404 1 Yonge Street, Suite 1404 Toronto, ON M5E 1E5 Toronto, ON M5E 1E5 Please note: An application fee of $100 must be included with your request in order to receive an application package. Make the cheque or money order payable to the LCBO only. ,QRUGHUWREHFRQVLGHUHGIRUWKLVEXVLQHVVRSSRUWXQLW\DSSOLFDQWVPXVWVXEPLWWR/&%23URFXUHPHQW and Contract Management a completed proposal in the required format before the closing date and time, Friday, February 17, 2012, 3 p.m. local time . Late submissions will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. lc
DDP N° 2012-101 L’ORIGNAL DDP N° 2012-102 ST. EUGENE
Une excellente occasion d’affaires s’offre aux détaillants de L’Orignal et de St. Eugene.
La Régie des alcools de l’Ontario (LCBO) recherche un détaillant responsable et soucieux du service à la clientèle pour exploiter un magasin-agence de la LCBO à L’Orignal et St. Eugene. Pour être admissible, vous devez exploiter un commerce de vente au détail déjà établi dans la localité et vous engager à respecter les lignes directrices de la LCBO. Pour faciliter la vente de boissons alcooliques, le candidat choisi pourrait avoir à conclure des ententes commerciales différentes avec la LCBO et avec les fournisseurs de bières canadiennes. Le candidat retenu devra également suivre un programme de formation spécial de la LCBO qui a trait à la responsabilité reliée à la vente des boissons alcooliques. Depuis l962, la LCBO a autorisé plus de 200 magasins-agences qui desservent les localités qui ont GHPDQGpXQVHUYLFHGHYHQWHG¶DOFRROPDLVGRQWODSRSXODWLRQHVWLQVXI¿VDQWHSRXU\pWDEOLUXQH VXFFXUVDOHUpJXOLqUHGHOD/&%2RXXQPDJDVLQGHELqUH/HVPDJDVLQVDJHQFHVVRQWFRQ¿pVjGHV détaillants locaux et s’annexent à un commerce de détail existant. Le contrat d’un magasin-agence est normalement d’une durée de cinq ans. Au cours de la cinquième année d’exploitation d’un magasin- agence, la LCBO tient compte des nouveaux commerces établis dans la localité et donne à tous la chance de présenter leur candidature pour le prochain terme de cinq ans. Un détaillant qui exploite un magasin-agence a la possibilité d’augmenter ses revenus en attirant une FOLHQWqOHDGGLWLRQQHOOHWRXWHQRIIUDQWDX[FLWR\HQVGHVDORFDOLWpOHVSURGXLWVHWVHUYLFHVGHOD/&%28Q magasin-agence contribue également à l’économie de la localité souvent par la création de nouveaux emplois et par l’augmentation de l’achalandage chez les autres marchands locaux. Les commerçants intéressés sont invités à faire la demande du dossier de soumission pour ce concours par la poste avant 17 h, le 3 février 2012 .
La demande doit être adressée de la façon suivante :
DDP N° 2012-101 L’Orignal Demande du dossier de soumission
DDP N° 2012-102 St. Eugene Demande du dossier de soumission
Service des achats, LCBO 1, rue Yonge, bureau 1404 Toronto (Ontario) M5E 1E5
Service des achats, LCBO 1, rue Yonge, bureau 1404 Toronto (Ontario) M5E 1E5
NB : Des frais de soumission de 100 $ sont exigés au moment où vous faites votre demande de dossier de soumission. Veuillez acquitter ces frais en joignant à votre demande un mandat ou un chèque fait à l’ordre de la LCBO. Les candidats doivent soumettre leur formulaire de proposition complet et dans les normes au Service des achats de la LCBO avant 15 h (heure locale) le 17 février 2012 . Les propositions reçues en retard ne seront pas acceptées. Elles seront retournées à l’expéditeur sans être lues. lc
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