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Businesses in the service sector are twice as likely as businesses in the agriculture and forestry sectors to feel confident in Ontario's economic outlook. The highest confidence levels are in the GTA and Greater Golden Horseshoe while the

lowest confidence levels are in eastern and northern Ontario.

Twenty-three per cent express confidence in the economy (compared to 30 per cent in 2019), 42 per cent are neutral and 35 per cent express a lack of confidence in the economy.

Consistent with previous years, challenges related to the costs of doing business, hiring, the high cost of living, and the province's debt continue to be top of mind. Despite macro concerns about the economy, most businesses have a positive view of their local communities; 69 per cent believe their organization can thrive in their current location. The government can better support Ontario competitiveness by investing in expanding broadband internet access, upgrading rural transportation systems, and prioritizing the construction and maintenance of trade-enabling infrastructure.

The Business Confidence Survey (BCS)

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has released its economic outlook report for 2020 which conveys the thinking of businesses in the province. There are three parts to the report in which businesses provide insight.

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The high cost of living continues to be the primary perceived impediment to the province's growth (48 per cent), followed by the skills shortage (45 per cent), and the high price of inputs (41 per cent).

45% - ability to innovate

Businesses were asked what factors are critical to their competitiveness. They said:65% - recruit/retain talent

Concerns regarding labour shortages were top of mind for the 33 per cent of businesses who lacked confidence in the economy.

44% - navigate regulations33% - access to capital 31% - taxes 28% - cost of electricity 25% - regulations 16% - infrastructure 13% - public transit

The 2020 Small Business Friendliness Indicator (SBFI)

The SBFI measures Ontario's competitiveness, specifically from the perspective of small businesses. Small businesses constitute 98 per cent of all businesses and 30 per cent of the provincial GDP. They employ nearly three million Ontarians and represent over two-thirds of private-sector workers. Over half of small businesses believe it is difficult to start a business in Ontario and this is particularly acute among goods-producing industries and less pronounced among service-oriented industries.

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March 5, 2020Crop insurance information meeting. Hosted by Renfrew County Federation of Agriculture, Soil and Crop and Renfrew County Beef. 10:30am. Cobden Agricultural Hall. For info, contact Donna at 613-432-5568 or [email protected].

March 5, 2020Google Analytics and Google Advertising Seminar. 10:00am-1:00pm. This beginner-level seminar shows you where your real website story lies in Google Analytics and includes proper installation methods and then get into reports reading and setup. $20 per person. 91 Cornelia

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March 6, 20202020 Municipal and Contractor Information Session. Hosted by Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. 8:30am-12:00pm. $10 per person. 2019 flood, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, permit applications and more. Register through www.eventbrite.ca

March 18, 2020Doing Business with the Government of Canada. 10:00am-12:00pm. 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa. The Government of Canada purchases $22 billion in goods and services each year. Find out if they could buy your goods or services. Contact: 819-953-7878.

March 23, 2020Food Handler Certification course. 25 Johnston Street, Smiths Falls. 9:00am-4:00pm. Bring own refreshments and lunch. $55 includes materials and exam. Contact 613-283-2740 or 1-800-660-5853.

March 24, 2020Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s Breakfast. Featuring Whitewater Mayor Michael Moore. 8:00am-9:30am Whitewater Brewing Company. $12 per person. RSVP in advance. Call 613-732-1492 or [email protected]

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Perth & District Chamber of Commerce AGM. 5:00-7:00pm. Held at The Commons at

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Ontario Chamber ReportLocal region has lowest provincial outlook

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Businesses were asked about their biggest barriers to starting a business in Ontario. They said:50% - navigating regulation45% - access to credit41% - access to talent37% - tax requirements35% - licensing requirements26% - government fees to start17% - access to markets16% - getting broadband internet Adding to the difficulties of starting a business, 41 per cent found the government to be unhelpful when it comes to navigating some of the barriers while 31 per cent were neutral and 27 per cent found the government to be helpful.

Corporate Income Tax Businesses also underscored the need to improve Ontario's tax code and tax-related regulations. The Ontario Government intends to reduce the small business Corporate Income Tax (CIT) rate to 3.2 per cent. This will allow businesses to reinvest in their own productivity and growth. However, the Small Business Deduction (SBD) means that companies face a substantial rise in their CIT rate when their annual earnings surpass $500,000. At this point, the rate jumps from 3.2 per cent to 11.5

per cent. The Ontario Chamber recommends a gradual increase in the CIT rate as income grows to ensure business owners are not discouraged from growing their firms.

Hiring A New Employee While Ontario has one of the most educated workforces in the world, 62 per cent of employers are finding it difficult to hire a new employee at their business. Businesses in the goods-producing sectors are more likely to struggle to hire new employees, compared to service-based sectors. Also, businesses in northern and eastern Ontario are more likely to point to a skills shortage as a reason for lacking economic confidence, compared to other regions. Businesses were asked what obstacles they face in hiring. This is what they said:75% - no qualified workers49% - cannot afford salary rates 15% - government rules make hiring new workers too difficult14% - its too complicated to set up payroll, taxes and or benefits for new hires11% - other Businesses seem to be taking advantage of any support they can access as 74 per cent of businesses are aware of training or networking opportunities and

half of survey respondents have made use of those programs. When asked what type of programs local organizations could offer that would appeal to business, this is what they said:52% - business development 50% - networking with clients37% - skills development36% - networking in my field34% - navigating government regulation/programs

Ontario's Economic Outlook The impacts of many of the issues identified throughout the Ontario Economic Report are disproportionately felt in rural and remote areas of the province. Challenges related to accessing financial capital, attracting and retaining talent, and inadequate transportation, energy, and broadband networks are compromising the ability of many of Ontario's communities to compete effectively with other jurisdictions. Ontario's Highlands, which includes Renfrew and Lanark County and the surrounding region, has the lowest confidence in Ontario's economic outlook while Niagara Falls and Wine Country have the highest. For more information and the full report, visit www.occ.ca

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Waste-To-Energy ProjectMRC Pontiac is investing $50,000 to pursue a feasibility study to research the potential for a waste-to-energy project in the Pontiac. The project is a potential solution to landfilling of waste from the Outaouais, the City of Ottawa, the County of Renfrew and the City of Pembroke.

Ambulance Certificate Renewed

Lanark County's ambulance service has had their operating certificate renewed from January 2020 to January 2023. The certificate must be renewed every three years and covers legislated standards such as advanced life support, communicable disease, basic life support, documentation, vehicle standards, patient care and transportation, and equipment. The Lanark County Paramedic Service has operated since September 2000 and has successfully renewed the certificate since then. The review program is conducted by a special team from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Lyft Coming To ArnpriorRidesharing program, Lyft, is coming to Arnprior. The move is an expansion of its Ottawa-region service. In a press release, the company said there are already drivers living in Arnprior but who have to travel into Ottawa to accept rides. Town of Arnprior Mayor Walter Stack says the program is in line with the municipality's strategic plan to offer more transportation opportunities.

Council for MRC Pontiac resolved to distribute the cost of 911 service between 16

municipalities. Due to their geographical locations, the municipalities of Rapides-des-Joachims and Alleyn-and-Cawood will continue their inter-municipal emergency services agreements with the municipalities of Laurentian Hills and Kazabazua respectively.

Housing Funding For Lanark County

Lanark County has had its Housing Initiative Fund plans approved. Council has approved investment plans required by the province for funding related to housing and homelessness initiatives. The first is a total of $1.3 million for the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) in 2020-21. This funding is allocated to five different service categories: emergency shelter (e.g. hotel stays), housing with related supports (e.g. domiciliary hostels and deposits for rent and utilities), services and supports (e.g. community and housing outreach case management, education and awareness, emergency needs), homelessness prevention (e.g. eviction prevention/arrears and emergency repairs) and administration. The CHPI program aims to prevent, address and reduce homelessness by improving

access to adequate and affordable housing and support services for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This includes the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI). COCHI and OPHI are multi-year programs to help stabilize and enhance existing housing and help with future growth of affordable housing options.

MRC Pontiac Explores Fire Safety Training

At the municipality of Campbell's Bay's request, MRC Pontiac resolved to explore the possibility of offering professional fire safety training programs (Firefighter I) in Pontiac schools. Discussions will take place with educational institutions and other organizations in the field of training.

Andermans Inducted Into Wall of Fame

Robbie and Christina Anderman have been inducted into the Renfrew County Agricultural Wall of Fame. The induction took place ob February 29, 2020. The Andermans started their farming life by creating an off-grid, solar-powered farm in the Upper Ottawa Valley. They developed a hardy variety of pears and pressed them into local juice and vinegar and were

one of the first hemp farmers in the area. They also created several hemp products including a frozen dessert sold at Loblaws stores across Eastern Canada and locally at Tracey's Centreside Dairy in Renfrew. The couple was also instrumental in establishing the Ottawa Valley Food Co-op.

Alex Armstrong, the owner of the Pembroke Lumber Kings, is looking to move the Junior B hockey club, the Whitewater Kings, to Petawawa for the 2020-2021 season. The Whitewater Kings have been operating out of the Cobden Arena for the past couple of seasons. The team is also proposing to change its name to Petawawa Pats. Also, the Junior A Kanata Lasers are moving to Renfrew and will be known as the Renfrew Wolves.

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Hastings-Lennox and Addington MP Derek Sloan has registered as a candidate to lead the Conservative Party of Canada. The registration was made official just before a scheduled event in Barry's Bay. Sloan is an "approved candidate" along with Marilyn Gladu, Rudy Hunsy, Jim Karahalios, Leslyn Lewis and Rick Peterson. Erin O'Toole is an "authorized candidate" and Peter McKay is a "verified candidate." The election will be held on June 27, 2020.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and Local Line are partnering for two webinars to learn more about Local Line and an exclusive offer for OFA members. The offer includes a trial of their online platform for the upcoming growing season. The demand for local food has increased, and retail stores and restaurants are marketing and labelling local products. As direct markets become increasingly popular, farmers can explore new ways to increase profitability and diversify their farm. Local Line is an online platform that helps farmers who sell products directly to increase sales, organize fulfilment, and take control of their business. Local Line's e-commerce, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), inventory and logistics

platform helps enable producers to control their brand and grow their business on their terms. This webinar is exclusive to OFA members only.

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In 2016 at the request of the Pembroke Police Services Board, three used sharps collection boxes were set up within the City of Pembroke at the OATC, Douglas Street, waterfront washrooms. Disposal of the sharps collected since the beginning of the program was completed in December 2019. A total of 67,177 used sharps have been collected with the majority being collected at the OATC site. The program removes sharps from the streets and garbage collection.

Pontiac Hospital Obstetrics

Health Team FormationsArnprior Reeve Dan Lynch reported that the County of Renfrew's ad hoc health and social services committee submitted a report that recommended that a health team consisting of Renfrew, Pembroke and Deep River be presented to the Government of Ontario for approval. A provincial meeting for this area was scheduled for February 5, 2020, but was cancelled due to weather. Lynch is unsure what this means for Arnprior and McNab Braeside but it is believed that another health team which would include Arnprior and McNab Braeside would be part of west Ottawa.

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Le Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l'Outaouais has decided to suspend the obstetrics department at the Pontiac Hospital for at least six months due to staffing shortages. According to CBC, the unit has had to close 14 times since August due to staffing issues. There are only three trained nurses available while the unit needs 12 to operate. Comments on this issue that appeared on a community Facebook page suggest that English-speaking nurses are not able to have a nursing career at the hospital due to Quebec's French-language requirement. That appears to be supported by job postings for registered nurses on the Quebec

government job board, Emploi Québec, where the language requirement is spoken and written in French only.

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The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is reporting that

MPP Vincent Ke has introduced a bill that will declare the first Saturday before the August civic holiday as Food Day Ontario. Ontario grows and produces the greatest variety of food in our country, more than 200 different farm and food products. Food Day Ontario is expected to recognize and encourage more Ontarians to buy local and support our farmers, rural communities and their local economies. For more information, contact Cathy Lennon, General Manager for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture at [email protected]

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Biz QuizHow well do you know the business news of the past few weeks? Take the quiz!

1) This Canadian fashion designer has stepped down from his company due to allegations involving sexual assault in the Bahamas. Who is it?

3) This U.S. company has produced a possible vaccine for the coronavirus. What is the name of the company?

4) This cell company said they will cut 5,000 jobs and $1 billion in investment if forced to sell wholesale access to its wireless network. What is the company?

6) What is the value of manufactured goods are “sitting idle” according to leaders of Maple Leaf Foods and CKF Inc.?

7) This social media company has promised to ban ads for products offering any cures or prevention of the coronavirus.

9) Chinese tourism spending in Canada is predicted to plunge by how much according to estimates this year due to the coronavirus.

10) As of February 29, how many cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) are in Ontario?

5) This home decor company filed for bankruptcy protection and will close all the Canadian stores. What is the company?

8) A patient in a British hospital did this while undergoing having a tumour removed from her brain. What was it?

2) This company decided not to pursue an oilsands mining project citing that it was “now evident there is no constructive path forward.”

Aggregate Resources Act ChangesExisting, new and personal or farm use

Proposed Changes:

- setting out eligibility criteria to allow operators to self-file changes to existing site plans for some routine activities

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- outlining eligibility and operating requirements for some excavation activities to be exempted from a licence for personal use (max. of 300 cubic meters) or farm use (max. 1,000 cubic meters)

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Personal Or Farm use

- enhancing information to be included in summary statements and technical reports

- updating required conditions that must be attached to a newly issued licence or permit - outlining requirements for

amendments to expand an existing site into the water table

- adjusting notification and consultation timeframes for new pit and quarry applications- changing and clarifying some aspects of the notification process for new applications- updating the objection process - updating agencies to be circulated in new pit and quarry applications for comment

Proposed Changes: Existing Pits And Quarries

- making some requirements related to dust and blasting apply to all existing and new pits and quarries- updating some operating requirements that apply to all pits and quarries, including new requirements related to dust management and storage of

recycled aggregate materials

- outlining requirements for amendments to expand an existing site into an adjacent road allowance

- clarifying application requirements for site plan amendments

- providing consistency on compliance reporting requirements- enhancing reporting on rehabilitation by requiring more context and detail on where, when and how rehabilitation is or has been undertaken

The Ontario government is looking for feedback on changes to the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA). Approximately 160 million tonnes of aggregate are needed in Ontario each year and it is important to manage and minimize the impact extraction operations may have on the environment and communities. Regulatory framework must be fair and predictable and flexible enough to be effective. Most of the aggregate produced in Ontario comes from private land in the southern region of the province where most demand exists.

Background Amendments to the Aggregate Resources Act were made on December 10, 2019, as part of Bill 132, the Better for People, Smarter for Business Act. The details of proposed changes can be found at www.ero.ontario.ca. Search notice number 019-1303.

Proposed Changes: New Pits And Quarries

- improving flexibility in the implementation of some standard site plan requirements - creating consistency of site plan requirements between private and Crown land

- updating professionals who can prepare Class A site plans

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1) Don't get too creative on the job title. The more you embellish a job title, the more vague it comes across to an applicant and this could deter potential candidates from applying to the position. Choose a title that the job seeker will understand and keep it short. For example, "Bookkeeper" instead of "Bookkeeper, Occasional Copier And Internal Manager." 2) Describe the company. "To attract the best candidates, you'll want to pique their interest in the organization, if not excite them over the prospect of working with you," Love writes. The same is true for describing the position - illustrate how the role is important to the company. 3) Talk about the reporting process. Explain who candidates report to and how that happens, even for a small business. Discuss how that reporting happens (ie: weekly meetings. 4) Summarize the position. Love says this is the heart of the job description so spend some time here. Include functions of the job and the expectations you have of this role. Be as clear as possible. If you have a lot of information, consider using bullet points. Also include attendance expectations.

Some other tips include:

As you gather details for the job description, seek input from people who work with the new hire. Often people who work with someone on a daily basis have valuable input into what could be included in the job description to provide a more in-depth picture of the role. It will also help with providing the potential hire with an accurate picture of what the job entails.

Job descriptions represent a "hiring blueprint" says Paul Love in his article How to Create a Job Description That Helps Land the Best Hire, written for employment agency Robert Half. A job description can help with evaluating resumes, interviews and salary negotiations if done properly.

6) Qualifications should include any education, training, skills, language fluency and relevant experience that someone will need in order to be successful in the role. Attributes or soft skills should also be part of the job description if they contribute to the performance of the job. Look at things such as showing initiative, customer or colleague communication skills and more. Try not to overdo this section - maybe choose four or five attributes that someone will need to do well in the role.

5) Compensation. This is always a tough one but candidates want to know what

they will be earning in the role. In addition to an hourly rate or salary, include other forms of compensation such as benefits programs and employee assistance options as well as perks (ie: reduced summer hours, flex time, etc. )

Work on revising your job description on a regular basis to reflect any in the workplace, or in the responsibilities of the position. Avoid the "cut and paste" process and really put some time into developing the blueprint of the job. Don't assume that just because the job has a common title (ie: cleaner, driver, customer service representative) that an applicant will automatically know what

the job entails. These roles can be very different from one company to the next.

Finally, remember to use plain language as opposed to industry jargon when creating the job description. The clearer you are, the more likely you are to find the right candidate. Having a good job description can help in advertising the job. It helps create a substantial ad that job seekers will find attractive. While your entire job description doesn't have to be included in the ad (interested candidates can request it), it will help you choose the most important elements to promote.

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It’s A FactCanadian Income

Survey, 2018

$61,400Average after-tax income of

Canadian families and individuals

$91,600Average after-tax income for

non-senior families


non-senior couples with children


families and individuals in Ontario (3.3% increase)


senior families


senior, unattached individuals

Child poverty rate for those living in coupled families

Canadians under age 18 living below the poverty line in 2012

26.2%

15.0%

5.4%

8.7%Canadians living below Canada's

ofcial poverty line in 2018

Canadians under age 18 living below the poverty line in 2018

Increase in after-tax income in Ontario for families individuals

8.2%

3.5%

Child poverty rate for those in female lone-parent families

Canadians living below Canada's ofcial poverty line in 2017

9.5%

5.8%

Seniors population living in poverty

Source: Statistics Canada

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HUMAN RESOURCES


On The MoveCharlotte Toope

Charlotte Toope is the new interim Clerk-Treasure for the United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria. Toope comes to the municipality from the County of Renfrew where she worked in human resources from November 2019 to February 2020. Prior to that, she was an Executive Assistant for Grand River Hospital.

Erin Broome Erin Broome is the new Accountant and Deputy-Treasurer for the Town of Renfrew. Broome has spent the past five years as the Town of Renfrew's Finance Clerk. She is a graduate of Algonquin College.

Kelly CoughlinKelly Coughlin is the new Treasurer for the Township of McNab Braeside. Coughlin comes to the municipality from the Town of Renfrew where she spent 15 years in a variety of financial roles including Accountant-Deputy Treasurer. Coughlin is a certified municipal manager, level three. She began her new position in December.

Christine HudderChristine Hudder is the new Donor Relations Coordinator for St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation in Barry's Bay. Hudder makes the move to the position after spending nearly 10 years with The Valley Gazette as their Managing Editor. She has a diploma in journalism from Canada College and a bachelor of professional arts from Athabasca University.

Cyndy PhillipsCyndy Phillips is the new Director of Economic Development for MRC Pontiac. Phillips comes to the role with 15 years of experience in economic development, including serving as Economic Development Officer for the Town of Petawawa. She was previously in the position of Economic Development Officer for MRC Pontiac.

Canadians Weigh In On CGLHow does your view reconcile with others?

Angus Reid released a poll on February 27 that illustrates the views of Canadians on the Coastal Gaslink (CGL) blockades. Forty-seven per cent of Canadians say patience and dialogue is the best way to resolution while 53 per cent say the blockades should be brought down using whatever force necessary. As to what is at stake, 56 per cent say it is an economic or legal issue, while 44 per cent say it is an Indigenous or environmental issue. Canadians do agree that the saga has been a step backwards for relations between Canada and Indigenous people (80 per cent). In addition, 78 per cent feel the blockades have hurt Canada's reputation for investment. Interestingly, support for CGL has grown from 51 per cent at the start of February to 61 per cent by the end of the month.

Most Important Issue (Age)Economy and Law & Order18-34: men 58%; women 37%35-54: men 55%; women 45%55+: men 75%; women 62% Indigenous Rights/Environment18-34: men 44%; women 63% 35-54: men 42%; women 55%55+: men 45%; women 38%

Blockades Are A Legitimate Way To Protest (Age)

18-34: men 41%; women 59%35-54: men 41%; women 45%55+: men 29%; women 27%

Blockades Are A Legitimate Way To Protest (Income)

54% - Less than $25,00045% - $25,000-$49,00040% - $50,000-$99,00033% - $100,000-$149,00034% - More than $150,000

Blockades Are Out Of Line (Age)

18-34: men 59%; women 41%35-54: men 59%; women 55%55+: men 79%; women 73%

Blockades Are Out Of Line (Income)

46% - Less than $25,00055% - $25,000-$49,00060% - $50,000-$99,00067% - $100,000-$149,00066% - More than $150,000 Angus Reid also asked how people feel about the blockades based on whether they or someone they know has been impacted by them. For those impacted, 69 per cent feel it is wrong to have this kind of disruption of people and the economy. Sixty-eight per cent of people who know someone affected feel the same way. Even for those not affected, 58 per cent feel the disruption is not

right. Overall, for those affected and not affected, 38 per cent feel blockades are a legitimate way to highlight a cause, even if it means disruptions for people and the economy.Indigenous Governing Bodies

Indigenous communities have two forms of governance - elected band councils and hereditary chiefs whose titles are passed down through family across generations. While the CGL project was approved by all 20 of the elected band councils, several hereditary chiefs are not in support. Canadians are divided on who should speak for the Indigenous people: 45 per cent lean towards the elected councils, 9 per cent side with the hereditary chiefs and 31 per cent feel it should be a joint decision. Men believe that elected band councils are the most authorized to speak for the Wet'suwet'en people and as a second choice, it should be both the elected councils and the hereditary chiefs working together. Women aged 18-54 feel equal that elected councils or elected councils and heredity chiefs together should make the decision, though women aged 55 and older feel elected members should speak on the issue.


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Install Communications Duct Bank. Defence Construction Canada.

Tree Clearing for New Breaching Range. Defence Construction Canada. Awarded to Dagenais Tree Service of Pembroke in the amount of $64.900.00.

Contract #PW-C-01-2020-20-E0 Warm Mix Rehabilitation of County Road #10. County of Lanark.Cavanagh Const. - $646,564.72CoCo Paving - $687,868.00R.W. Tomlinson - $697,995.00

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The Arnprior Fairgrounds has a future as a housing development. Juliada Holdings has put forward a draft plan of subdivision for the site located at 10 Galvin Street. According to a 2018 Traffic Impact Study, the plan involves 155 residential units which include single-detached, semi-detached and townhomes. Recent media reports have the development down to 152 units. In total, the

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A few years ago I was involved in planning an event for 100 people. Of the people on our committee, I was the only person with experience in this size of event; the others had organized family BBQs and baby showers at their homes and some had never organized an event at all. When I recommended that we start planning eight months out, everyone felt I was being over-zealous. "Don't worry, Jennifer," one person said, "it'll all just come together." The committee wanted to start planning 30 days ahead of time. I knew this was not enough time, but I also knew that I was not going to win over the group with the need to plan any further in advance. So, I suggested a compromise: how about we all decide what each of us is going to do for the event, and then we can do it whenever we want?

Reluctantly, they agreed. I took on the roles that I knew required planning ahead of time (venue, caterer, marketing) and everyone else shared in the on-site details. After the meeting, I back-planned a number of things that were not on my list, but which I knew had to be looked after ahead of time: decor and rentals, handicap parking, registration and deposits. As people inquired with me, I made note of any questions they had and found solutions to recommend at our 30-day meeting. I cleared all my responsibilities so that at the 30-day meeting, I would have time to handle some of the items that were going to need help to be accomplished before the event. By the time our meeting date arrived, some things had changed. Some of our members had other commitments on their schedule: a family vacation, a business meeting, a key project that they had to work on, etc. I was asked to take on these duties since I had "lucked out" on choosing all the details that could be done ahead of time. I was pleased to be of help and worked around the remaining committee members' schedules. In the end, the event went off without a hitch and everyone had a great time. As the last few

people were leaving, one of the committee members joined in a conversation I was having with an attendee. He made a light joke of how I had wanted to plan so far ahead and yet a week before it all just came together. He shared his story about calling a company for tables and chairs a week before the event and the company easily accommodated him, when I had mentioned it was something we should book in advance. "Sometimes, you just have to chill out Jennifer," he said. What that committee member didn't know was that I had reserved the tables and chairs months earlier and paid a deposit for them. When planning a major gala or a corporate lunch, the secret to a good event is in the planning. When the person tasked with organizing the event asks for things ahead of time, they are asking for a legitimate reason so do your best to provide them with the information they need. Events only magically come together at the last minute when that magic is advanced planning.

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