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New chairman for wardens’ caucus
GREGG CHAMBERLAIN gregg.chamberlain@eap.on.ca
with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) on improving cellular networks in the region to both guaranteemobile broad- band service and also increase public safety for Eastern Ontario’s rural communities. That also includes promoting the needs of Eastern Ontario to the provincial govern- ment for a share of the planned $3.7 billion in new investment funding for municipal infrastructure. The EOWC priority for economic growth includes lobbying for expansion of natu-
With a new year there’s a new face in the chairman’s seat at the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus table. Mayor Robert Quaiff of Prince Edward County was elected as the new chairman of the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus (EOWC). Quaiff’s election took place dur- ing the EOWC’s two-day annual inaugural session in Kingston, Jan. 5 and 6. Warden
Bill Dobson, who holds the reeve’s post in Montague Township in Lanark County, was elected as vice-chairman for the EOWC for 2017. “Like my col- leagues and the many wardens be- fore me, I am hon- oured to chair the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus in 2017,” stated Quaiff in a news release,
ral gas service to rural businesses, farms, and communities. The caucus is part- nering with the Ontar- io Federation of Agri- culture on this issue. Both are also arguing for more distribution capacity for hydroelec- tricity and a solution to the issue of rising hydro costs, both of which handicap pres- ent and future eco- nomic development
Mayor Robert Quaiff of Prince Edward County was elected as the new chairman of the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus (EOWC). Quaiff’s election took place during the EOWC’s two-day annual inaugural session in Kingston, Jan. 5 and 6. Warden Bill Dobson, who holds the reeve’s post in Montague Township in Lanark County, was elected as vice- chairman for the EOWC for 2017.
“and to advocate for this year’s priorities in support of the 750,000 property taxpayers across rural Eastern Ontario. The EOWC determined on three priori- ties for its attention during the coming year. First is continuing to push for improvements to basic infrastructure throughout Eastern Ontario and also continuing expansion and improvement of broadband connections for the region, with emphasis on rural areas which still may have no reliable Internet link or are limited to dialup rather than high- speed connection. The regional wardens’ caucus will work The Upper Canada District School Board has upda- ted its protocol for coordinating with police on emergency situations. The board received a report from Superintendent David Coombs on the update during its Dec. 14 session. The protocol guide was developed in 2011 to outline goals for coordinating efforts between the police, the district, and area schools for handling emergency situations or alerts involving student safety. Recent revisions to the protocol deal with mandatory notice to police of any violent risk assessment issues, school lockdowns during emergencies, dealing with intruders at school or other district facilities, situations involving cyber harassment or luring, incidents involving bomb threats or the discovery of suspicious packages or materials.The report also explained how the district is updating staff at all levels on the protocol and its recent revisions. – Gregg Chamberlain School district updates police protocol
School district revisions The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) has some new figures to file with the Education Ministry on both its enrolment and budget projections for the current operating year. The CDSBEO board received revised estimates from Finance Manager Ashley Hutchinson during its Dec. 20 session that show a 0.9 per cent increase in student enrolment figures for the 2016-2017 term “which is very positive” according to Hutchinson. The confirmed enrolment increase means a revision of the project budget for the term. The new total operations budget figure is $170.6 million along with a capital projects budget of $10.4 million. The CDSBEO will forward the revisions to the ministry. – Gregg Chamberlain programs for Eastern Ontario. The third priority for the EOWC concerns reducing operational costs for its member municipalities, including the cost of policing. The caucus will continue lobbying for modernizing the current OPP service system for rural municipalities and also the policing cost system. “The EOWC remains concerned about the increasing costs of certain services in the region,” stated Quaiff, “particularly when we think about our residents and businesses and their ability to pay.”
Lemaire Robert Quaiff du comté de Prince Edward est le nouveau président du Caucus des maires de l’est de l’Ontario, suite à la séance inaugurale annuelle du 9 janvier à Kingston. Le caucus, qui représente l’ensemble des comtés et communautés rura de l’est de l’Ontario, a décidé que ses trois priorités pour 2017 sont la réduction des coûts d’exploitation, la promotion du développement économique et de la croissance dans la région et l’amélioration continue des infrastructures générales et des liaisons à large bande. —photo fournie par l’EOWC
VILLAGE de/of CASSELMAN CP / Box 710, 751, rue St-Jean St Casselman ON K0A 1M0 TÉL: 613.764.3139 FAX: 613.764.5709 www.casselman.ca
Le village de Casselman recherche des personnes pour combler des postes au sein du comité de la Fête du Canada. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet du mandat et des procédures des réunions, veuillez communiquer auprès du Gestionnaire des services des parcs & des loisirs au 613-764-3139, poste 224. MANDAT: Du 15 février au 15 juillet 2017 EXIGENCES: Être âgé de dix-huit ans ou plus, être citoyen canadien, être un résidant du village de Casselman et être bilingue (français-anglais) de préférence. COMMENT POSTULER: Les personnes intéressées sont priées de soumettre leur candidature en format Word ou PDF à l’attention du Gestionnaire des services des parcs & des loisirs au cboyer@casselman.ca ou en personne au 758 rue Brébeuf, Casselman, Ontario. DATE LIMITE POUR SOUMETTRE VOTRE CANDIDATURE : Le 30 janvier 2017 avant 15 h.
The Village of Casselman is seeking to fill positions on the Canada Day committee. For details regarding the mandate and meetings procedures of the above committee, please contact our Manager of Parks and Recreational Services at 613-764-3139, ext. 224.
TERM: February 15 th to July 15 th 2017
REQUIREMENTS: Must be eighteen years of age or over, must be a Canadian Citizen, must be a resident of the Village of Casselman and preferably bilingual (English/French). HOW TO APPLY: Those interested in the above mentioned position are invited to submit their resume in a Word or PDF format to the Manager of Parks and Recreational Services by email at cboyer@casselman.ca or in person at 758 Brébeuf Street, Casselman, Ontario.
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DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME: January 30th 2017 before 3:00 p.m.
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