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MacTier Arena Community SurveyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Township of Georgian Bay Seeks Resident Feedback for MacTier Memorial Community Centre and Arena
Georgian Bay, ON – Mayor Peter Koetsier and the Township of Georgian Bay are inviting residents to participate in an important survey about activities and programming at the MacTier Memorial Community Centre and Arena. The MacTier Arena Advisory Committee (MAAC) is exploring opportunities to expand the facility’s hours and services to better meet the needs of the community.
Muskoka Job Board Campaign Wins National Marketing AwardMuskoka, ON (November 18, 2024) – Venture Muskoka, an economic alliance of the lower-tier municipalities within the District of Muskoka, kicked off implementation of the Muskoka Workforce Development Strategy with the celebration of a Marketing Canada Award from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) for the impactful Muskoka Job Board digital marketing campaign.
Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment (Rock Crushing)Temporary Zoning By-Law Amendment (Rock Crushing)
Township of Georgian Bay - At the end of August, the Superior Court of Justice (Ontario Divisional Court) issued a decision to deny the Township’s request to appeal the Ontario Land Tribunal’s (OLT) decision to permit the temporary zoning by-law. Therefore, the Township is compelled by the Ontario Land Tribunal to issue a zoning by-law amendment to OBD Developments Inc.
Grant from Ontario Government$10,000 OTF Grant from the Ontario Government Gives Library a Technology Boost
Honey Harbour, ON – On Saturday, MPP Graydon Smith was at the Georgian Bay Public Library to hear more about the $10,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant it received earlier this year from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The grant, applied for through the Township, was used to purchase a set of laptops for digital literacy training and organizational flexibility.
OBD Developments Inc. Appeal OLT Decision 23-000741Township of Georgian Bay confirms position regarding appeal to OLT Decision 23-000741
Georgian Bay, Ontario OBD Developments Inc, known as Oak Bay Developments, were successful in their appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT-23-000741) with respect to rock crushing at their Summerside development, in Port Severn through a decision dated the 15th of April, 2024.
As a reminder, in 2022 Oak Bay Developments submitted a Zoning By-law amendment application (Z22-12) to temporarily permit rock.
Ten Successful Applications for Municipal Grants in 2024Township of Georgian Bay - The Township of Georgian Bay is delighted to announce the successful recipients of the 2024 Municipal Grant Applications. Following a rigorous selection process, ten deserving organizations have been awarded grants to support various community initiatives.
OBD Development Inc Temporary Use for Rock CrushingGeorgian Bay, Ontario – The Township of Georgian Bay wishes to provide a historic timeline regarding Oak Bay Development (“OBD”).
In 2022, OBD Developments applied for a zoning by-law amendment (Z22-12); an initial public meeting was held on February 14, 2023.
Bill Lendvay receives Canadian Red Cross Rescuer AwardBill Lendvay, given the Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award
Port Severn, Township of Georgian Bay, Ontario – Mayor Koetsier and Fire Chief Tony Van Dam awarded Bill Lendvay the Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award on Monday, November 21, 2022.
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