Mayor's Report for March 5, 2024

February 20th

I presided over the regular meeting of Council.

February 22nd

I attended the regular meeting of the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority.

February 29th

I attended the regular meeting of Hastings County Council. Dr. Ethan Toumishey, Medical Officer of Health for Hastings Prince Edward Public Health, made a presentation to County Council regarding the proposed merger of three public health units, including Hastings Prince Edward.

March 1st

I participated in a telephone conference with the Hastings Prince Edward Board of Health subcommittee.

I attended the office to sign documents.

That afternoon, I attended Caressent Care Retirement Home to celebrate International Women's Day and participate in a ribbon cutting to acknowledge International Women's Week. March 2nd to 8th is International Women's Week and March 8th is officially International Women's Day. Janice Chrysler and the Soul Sisters organized the event in co-operation with the management and staff. It was a great turn out and an opportunity to recognize the women in our community. Joyce Wilson, a resident, interviewed the women in residence and relayed their personal life experiences - how they grew up, where they worked, their hardships and accomplishments and, sometimes, tragedies. It was apparent the contributions that they made to society and our community. Thank you to Janice and her team, the management and staff at Caressent Care, to Joyce and everyone who participated in this very inspirational event.

March 2nd

I attended the Women in Wellness Expo at the Community Centre.

In the evening, I attended the Guardian Angel Children's Foundation Gala representing Hastings County. Many speakers who had benefited from this organization expressed their appreciation for the support provided and how the services provided by the Foundation had given them opportunities to change their lives and thrive. During the event, with donations, revenue from special draws, at one point, over $100,000 had been raised.

March 3rd

I travelled to Brockville in preparation for the Tri Board Health Meeting.

March 4th

I attended the Tri Board Health Meeting held at the Leeds Grenville Lanark Public Health Unit.

March 5th

Today, I attended a special meeting of the Doctor Recruitment Committee in Centre Hastings.