Work continues at the Serenity Garden, beside the fire hall on Spring St. Some heavy lifting and raking are on the schedule for Monday and we could use a few volunteers Work gloves, shovel, hard rakes and proper footwear is helpful.
Work will begin at 09:00.
Please email Patti Mueller pmueller@villageofwestport.ca if you are interested in helping.
Thank you.
Please keep the families of these two officers and all of their colleagues in your thoughts and prayers.
Two police officers have died in a line-of-duty incident in Innisfil, the South Simcoe Police Service (SSPS) said Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred Tuesday night around 7:55 p.m. when the SSPS said officers responded to a “disturbance” in a 25th Sideroad and 9th Line home in Innisfil.
The two officers were shot in the home. A critically wounded officer was airlifted to a trauma centre. He later died.
The suspect is dead following an “interaction” with the police, police said.
At 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday night, South Simcoe police spokesperson Sue Sgambati said the Special Investigations Unit had invoked its mandate following a serious incident.
Every child matters. On September 30th, people across Canada wear orange and participate in Orange Shirt Day events to recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada.
Congratulations to the local Better Together Circle (BTC) volunteers who hosted the community Orange Shirt Day on Friday in Lockwood Park, Westport. The gathering began with Elder Mireille LaPointe smudging for the participants while explaining the purpose of the smudge. There was much to do and see including artwork by Rideau Vista Public School students who were in attendance. Elder LaPointe closed the afternoon with a circle and finally with quiet reflection for the things we are grateful for.
Volunteers include Susan Withers, Lana Nolan. Yasmin Khan, Delvalle Lewis DelSilva, Jayne Walker, and Sandy Prentice. Librarians: Vickie Stevens, Pam Stuffles. Beading: Maggie Stewart.
Hope to join you again next September 30.
Meegwetch.
photo by Marty Crapper.
On Wednesday, the new generator was delivered and final installation will occur within the next few weeks. This grant funded acquisition will ensure that regardless of weather events like strong winds, summer thunderstorms, and heavy winter snow and ice storms – our sewage pumping station will continue to work.
The residents who live close by should see (or hear) a significant reduction in the number of alarms.
Plans are underway to install a lift, which will move people to the upstairs of the WTC Communications Centre, opening up exciting new programming opportunities. The Village is interested in hearing your ideas about what activities you would like to see offered – for all ages.
The lift is expected to be installed by the end of December. Council will already be into budget discussions by that time so the Village is reaching out now to get your input. If you have some suggestions, please send them to our Recreation Manager Chris Chisamore – cchisamore@villageofwestport.ca.
This lift is similar to the one that will be installed at the WTC Communications Centre.
Robin, The Mayor 
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