Every month this e-newsletter will help you stay up to date on what's happening at the Town of Collingwood. Please feel free to share any comments or feedback. Contact Communications Officer Jennett Mays at communications@collingwood.ca.
Another Key Performance Indicator was completed recently as the Active Transportation Framework was approved by Council on July 17.
The first step for the Waterfront Master Plan was approved at the June 26 Council meeting and was amended to include the splash pad as part of this initial phase.
The Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting held August 9 focused on several key financial policies and provided updates on the financial position of the Town, which is addressed in key performance indicators under the goal of Accountable Local Government.
Staff are also beginning to plan for the second annual Town Hall meeting to review the CBSP progress, so stay tuned for a date this Fall.
Council Highlights
The summer months mean a lighter Council meeting schedule. The July 17 Council meeting covered many topics, including the hospital redevelopment and the Kraft Hockeyville winnings. The next Council meeting will be held August 21st at 5:00 p.m.
Highlights from the July 17 meeting of Council:
Council discussed the response from the CG&MH, which noted that they would not be sharing a copy of the comments received from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) as requested by the Town. The letter also advised that the hospital did not feel a joint Collingwood Council and Board meeting, as requested by the Town of Collingwood, is necessary, but referenced their sixth joint Mayors’ Forum scheduled for July 25, which they believed would provide the opportunity to share key components of their redevelopment journey. All correspondence between the Town and the Hospital is now available on our website.
Council was provided with updated information on the new Collingwood Youth Centre, expected to open in September 2017.
If Council wants to add a question on ranked balloting to the 2018 ballot, it will have to be decided by mid-February, 2018.
The $25,000 received from the 2017 Kraft Hockeyville contest will go towards an automatic sliding door from the lobby to the spectator area at the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena and improved lighting efficiency in the lobby area, dressing rooms and Hall of Fame room.
Recreation News
Sidelaunch Days
Sidelaunch Days is a two-day multi-venue, multi-recreational event celebrating the joy of being in, on, and around South Georgian Bay while commemorating the unique shipbuilding heritage of Collingwood. Bring the whole family to this great event! “The Mudmen” will also return to Collingwood to play a makeup show on Sunday, August 13, at 7:00 p.m. The show will take place at the Amphitheatre, located at 2 North Maple Street. Full details are available at: www.sidelaunchdays.ca.
Museum Summer Camp
The Collingwood Museum is hosting summer programming all summer long! Choose from sessions like Yummy in my Tummy (savour Collingwood's fruit and vegetable history and sprout your own garden) and Up, Up and Away (have a free-flying good time making and competing in a paper airplane competition). Visit www.collingwood.ca/museum for full details, or call 705-444-2500.
Sailing School
Get out on the water this summer with the Town of Collingwood's sailing school. If you're new to sailing, you can learn the basics including theory, boat handling, rigging, terminology, team work and safety. Experienced sailors learn about technical and best practices of sailing and in CANSail 4 be introduced to spinnaker flying. Visitwww.collingwood.ca/sailingschoolfor full details or to register.
HKCC Mobile Park Program
The Mobile Park Program is free outdoor fun for kids of all ages in a park near you! Have fun with giant sized games (Connect Four, Jenga, Tic Tac Toe,Yatzee), or create your own game at one of the activity stations. The Healthy Kids Community Challenge mobile trailer is full of all kinds of equipment, encouraging outdoor, free, recreational activities. Visit www.collingwood.ca/healthykids for a list of upcoming locations!
Did you know?
The Town of Collingwood employs crossing guards at several spots throughout the municipality to help ensure students and pedestrians can travel safely to and from school.
While it may be summer vacation now, it won't be long until students are heading back to school and crossing guards will be back at their posts.
A reminder for the next few weeks to be cautious of children playing and enjoying their last bit of summer vacation. As of September 5, students will be heading back to school -- please remember to drive carefully and obey all crossing guards!
Collingwood Museum (Museum programs and events)
Facebook: @collingwoodmuseum
Upcoming Events
August 12 & 13: Sidelaunch Days
Sidelaunch Days is a two-day multi-venue,multi-recreational event celebrating the joy of being in, on, and around South Georgian Bay while commemorating the unique shipbuilding heritage of Collingwood. Visit www.sidelaunchdays.cafor full details!
August 13: Mudmen Concert - Rescheduled
Although the weather derailed their earlier attempt to perform in Collingwood, “The Mudmen” will return to Collingwood to play a makeup show during Sidelaunch Days on Sunday, August 13, at 7:00 p.m. The show will take place at the Amphitheatre, located at 2 North Maple Street.
Upcoming Municipal Meetings
Agendas & Minutes | View on Rogers TV
(** Please be advised as of June 26, 2017 Rogers will be airing Council meetings live at 5:00 p.m instead of the delay to 7:00 p.m.)
Council Meeting
Monday, August 21 – 5:00 p.m. | Council Chambers, Town Hall, 97 Hurontario Street
Corporate & Community Services Standing Committee Wednesday, September 6 – 5:00 p.m. | Community Rooms B & C, Library/Municipal Offices, 55 Ste. Marie Street
Council Meeting
Monday, September 11 – 5:00 p.m. | Council Chambers, Town Hall, 97 Hurontario Street
Development & Operations Services Standing Committee
Monday, September 18 - 5:00 p.m. | Community Rooms B & C, Library/Municipal Offices, 55 Ste. Marie Street
Council Meeting
Monday, September 25 – 5:00 p.m. | Council Chambers, Town Hall, 97 Hurontario Street
Another Key Performance Indicator was completed recently as the Active Transportation Framework was approved by Council on July 17.
The summer months mean a lighter Council meeting schedule. The July 17 Council meeting covered many topics, including the hospital redevelopment and the Kraft Hockeyville winnings. The next Council meeting will be held August 21st at 5:00 p.m.
Sidelaunch Days
The Town of Collingwood employs crossing guards at several spots throughout the municipality to help ensure students and pedestrians can travel safely to and from school.
