Even though healthcare is not considered an area of municipal responsibility, the fact remains that the citizens of Midland are the users of the healthcare system. The quality of that system, as provided by the upper levels of government, has a direct bearing on the health and well-being of our community. If we were to lose any valued part of our local healthcare system, the very future of our community could be imperiled.
It is not surprising that, after the Local Health Integration Network announced that they may consider moving ophthalmology out of our area, citizens took notice. Some 500 seniors met at the NSSRC to give voice to what their healthcare system should look like. Over the summer months, other group meetings will be called to provide all interested citizens a chance to participate in defining our local healthcare needs - a Healthcare Charter. Look for the next public meeting date in late July.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Midland Butter Tart Festival and Midland Bay Landing
Saturday started cool, but with 50,000 butter tarts it was bound
to heat up - truly one of the great tourism events in Midlands’s recent
history. Visitors came from as far away as Windsor and Ottawa. His Honour David
Onley served as one of the judges and truly enjoyed himself in the process. We
all owe a great deal of thanks Barb Rowlandson who was the champion and driver
for this great event. I understand all 50,000 were sold by 3:00pm. Next year, is 100,000 too many?
My remarks from the event can be viewed here:
While lacking the public splash of the Butter Tart Festival, Midland closed the purchase of the Unimin lands this week. The final purchase price was 3.4 million. On the business side, this amount will be funded by debt that will be fully paid off as parts are sold to developers over the next few years in accordance with our Town Waterfront Plan. On the community building front, the new "Midland Bay Landing" development will significantly improve the economic prospects for Midland while providing boardwalks and beaches for all of our citizens to enjoy.
My remarks from the event can be viewed here:
While lacking the public splash of the Butter Tart Festival, Midland closed the purchase of the Unimin lands this week. The final purchase price was 3.4 million. On the business side, this amount will be funded by debt that will be fully paid off as parts are sold to developers over the next few years in accordance with our Town Waterfront Plan. On the community building front, the new "Midland Bay Landing" development will significantly improve the economic prospects for Midland while providing boardwalks and beaches for all of our citizens to enjoy.
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