The Boards of the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus (EOWC) and Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) met with Federal Members of Parliament this morning over breakfast. Our own MP Gord Brown and Minister of Health Ginette Petipas Taylor, among others, were briefed on issues in Eastern Ontario including the EOWC request for the federal government to partner and match the provincial commitment’s of $71 million to improve connectivity and capacity for internet.
Today, the Wedge, a new on-line “voice in Eastern Ontario” rates Sand Beach as #1 of the 3 best beaches in Eastern Ontario. Last week HGTV ranked Westport # 4 of the “20 of the Best off the Radar Spots for a Vacation Home in Canada”. Take another moment and view the link and then swagger – a little more than last week!
Westport is #4 on HGTV’s “20 of the Best off the Radar Spots for a Vacation Home in Canada”. Take a moment and view the link and then swagger – just a little!
On Saturday, April 7, Councillor Ron Pollard (Twp of Rideau Lakes) and I helped Guy and Cathy Davison celebrate the name change from Mac’s to Circle K. Cathy assures everyone that Circle K is Canadian owned and you will still get outstanding service when you shop or gas up. Thanks for all you do for the communities of Westport and Rideau Lakes, Guy and Cathy!
The Ontario Trillium Fund has awarded the Village a $56,500 grant to build an accessible, covered stage in Lockwood Memorial Field and Park. The grant covers all costs including the installation of electrical and landscaping. Village Council & Staff and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee are pleased that Westport was successful in this very competitive process and have thanked the Ontario Trillium Fund for its support.
The improvements to Lockwood Memorial Field and Park over the past three years have only been possible through fund raising and grants. The 2015 grant from Lockwood Foundation has been a significant boon and enabled the Village to implement its plan for the park. No tax dollars have been spent on the improvements.
The stage will be used to bring groups and people together for arts, cultural and heritage festivals and family events. Community groups and members will now have a venue to bring people together – regardless of the weather.
The project has been awarded to Scott Blair Construction and it is our expectation that it will be operational this summer.
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