Call For Applicants! Homelessness Action Commmittee
The newly-minted Homelessness Action Committee, formed by Midland Council is now ready to form! We are looking for four passionate community members to join this […]
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What To Do About Our Geese Over-Poopulation?
At last night’s Council meeting, Councillor Cher Cunningham tabled a motion that gets the “goose problem” onto our radar this term. This is not a new problem but it is a growing concern as we try to reclaim Little Lake Park and find ourselves fighting a losing (and expensive) battle against the Canadian goose “over-poopulation” in our community year after year.
Street Music | Public Pianos In Downtown Midland?
As our new downtown takes shape and the street trees, furniture and finishing touches are added in spring 2021, the concept of adding a public […]
Weaponizing The Code Of Conduct Is Not The Spirit Of The Document
Update: Oct 8th 2020 This article (https://www.midlandtoday.ca/local-news/midland-councillor-off-the-hook-after-peers-reject-integrity-commissioners-findings-2776503) covers the council deliberations about this issue perfectly. Sadly I know we will see more of these kinds […]
Orange Shirt Day – Why Every Child Matters
The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind.
One person is dying every 4.7 hours in Ontario from opioids
I was having a discussion today with residents about safety and security matters in Midland. The subject of drug addicts downtown is a common concern […]
You’re Invited! Councillor Zoom Chat Tonight
On Tuesday, September 22nd from 7-8pm, please join Councillor Beth Prost (Ward 1) and I for our bi-weekly online “Stay Connected With Your Councillors” online chat where we […]
Council Votes To Eliminate Wards But To Keep Council Size
As one of your elected representatives, my role is to be your voice and to bring your thoughts, concerns and wishes to Council. I will use these survey results and feedback in my decision tonight.
Survey Results – Council Size Reduction / Elimination Of Wards
Thank you to all who participated in my community engagement survey. The debate and vote happens tonight. I campaigned on revisiting Council composition and to […]
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Downtown?
With more and more hybrid and electric vehicles appearing on the market, including a new Ford 150 pickup, is it time that we invest in […]