Mayor’s Message As summer winds down and we head into au- tumn, I want to highlight a few different topics that you may be curious about. First, I’d like to report on a topic that is per - sonal to me, having grown up in the area. The County of Middlesex recently completed the installation of traffic lights at the corner of Mel - bourne and Glendon Roads. This corner has historically had a significant number of acci - dents and fatalities. Having grown up in the Melbourne area, I am aware of this history, and I was proud to lead the charge at the County to get this project completed. I want to thank Southwest Middlesex Mayor Alan Mahyew and all of the County Council for supporting this im- portant initiative. Second, you may be wondering what our Coun- cil’s priorities are as everyone heads back to work or school. Our number one priority in the coming months is the completion of the 2026 Budget. A very close second is deciding on the Mount Brydges wastewater treatment facility and the direction we are going to take to bring it into compliance. Third, also a wastewater is- sue, is the expansion of the Strathroy waste- water treatment plant. To me, these decisions are the largest and most important ones Coun- cil will make in the coming months.
Third, you may be wondering about what more is being done about housing. In my role as Coun- ty Councillor, I was appointed to and serve as vice-chair for London and Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH), which looks at revamping cur - rent housing or creating new housing. As part of their regeneration program, they are working on a plan for a new project in Strathroy. However, and this is very important to note, it’s in the very early stages and will require multiple approvals. Last, I’d like to offer a brief reflection on what I’ve enjoyed and learned so far in my term as mayor. It’s the people–this great community filled with amazing people. I have truly enjoyed meeting many new people and look forward to continuing to do so. Many times, concerns are expressed, and I enjoy trying to help resolve the problem. So, it’s the people who live here who make this an amazing job. And yes, you do keep me on my toes! Happy September, everyone and welcome back!!
Colin Grantham, Mayor 519.245.1105 x 251 cgrantham@strathroy-caradoc.ca www.strathroy-caradoc.ca
Colin
Open Borders on the Ice this Season With hockey season around the corner, minor hockey teams and the fans that support them may see some interesting changes in who’s playing on what team this year. nounced transformational changes to its Player Movement Reg - ulations. Specifically, they removed the catchment borders dic - tating on which team a player could play. For example, a child living in Strathroy could not play for the Mount Brydges Cougars. According to the OHF website, these residency rules–that is, play where you live—have been in place for decades, and in many cases, date back to the inception of minor hockey in Ontario. This change now lets families choose where they want their child to play hockey. Last December, the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) an - One hockey mom whose son plays for the Mount Brydges Cougars is excited about what this means for the game. “Hopefully, organizations will focus more on development and coaching to retain and attract players, which will result in the strengthening of many of the OHF teams, including the Cougars.” Open Borders will transform the face of minor hockey, and undoubtedly, the hockey landscape will be smooth skating for youth hockey in our community.
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