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The McKillops – sister Jenn (left) and mom Wendy – are prepared to do what needs to be done to raise awareness of mental health issues after Jeff McKillop decided to end his life May 15. For their story, please turn to Page 8. Williscraft - Photo
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Niagara West candidates square off All-candidates meeting hosted at BDSS by joint chambers of commerce By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow Fresh young faces ready to test the political waters and tackle pressing issues from hydro to health care met the business community Monday night during an all candidates debate organized by the Lincoln, Grimsby and West Lincoln Chambers of Commerce. Five candidates vying for the Niagara West Riding seat in the June 7 provincial election met a crowd of about 70 residents at Beamsville District Secondary School, answering questions from the chambers and the general public. While candidates firmly defended party policies and a few barbs did hit their mark, it was nonpartisan congeniality, just short of a group hug, that carried them through the rigours of the debate. Liberal candidate
Joe Kanee, 27, said youth at the table are setting a different tone than what voters are accustomed to. “It’s more about values than personal attacks,” Kanee said. Introduced in alphabetical order during the opening statements, NDP Party candidate Curtis Fric, 20, said that when more than 80 per cent are calling for change, “it’s a clear indication the Liberals are on their way out the door.” And nine days out from an election, “the PCs have yet to put out a platform.” Fric said his NDP platform has been out for a month highlighting better schools, hospitals, long term care, hydro and dental care. “The NDP is committed to bringing change for the better.” Kanee followed with his opening remarks. “Under the Liberal government you’ve See VOTE, Page 2
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From Page 1 seen unprecedented growth, more than a million jobs added and the lowest unemployment rate in the country.” Working in operations for small businesses, Kanee said he knows the struggles and he brings a “pragmatic, risk managed and balanced approach to the table.” PC candidate and incumbent Sam Oosterhoff, 20, the youngest MPP in the province’s history elected in 2016, said this election is coming down to some very different choices - NDP or PC. “The NDP is planning for deficits for at least six years,” said Oosterhoff. “It’s time for change that works for people, that listens to the concerns, priorities and interests, not a government that is owned by the unions, but listening to everyday Ontario, bringing in policies to reduce taxes, hydro, working for the middle class, making life more affordable.” Libertarian candidate Stefanos Karatopis said his party “advocates through individual liberty and limited government. Governments are monopolies, whenever they get their hands on things it never turns out well.” Green Party candidate Jessica Tillmanns, 18, vowed change in the political status quo. “The Green Party will restore your faith in the political system,” she said, highlighting a platform to create jobs in a clean economy, set the province on a path to 100 per cent renewable energy, strengthen democracy, improve transportation infrastructure and decrease hydro costs by standing up to powerful nuclear lobbies. “The Greens want to do it different.” All five were given a chance to pose a question of their own to a candidate of their choice. Fric asked Oosterhoff, “Let’s say the PCs do have a
Five of six Niagara West Riding candidates in the June 7 provincial election attended a joint Chamber of Commerce all candidates meeting at BDSS Monday night. On hand were (L to R): Curtis Fric, NDP; Joe Kanee, Liberal; Stefanos Karatopis, Libertarian; Sam Oosterhoff, Progressive Conservative, and; Jessica Tillmanns, Green Party. Absent was Geoffrey Barton, Multicultural Party. McDonald - Photo platform out…right now you agara and to me that was re- deal and regarding Hydro haven’t indicated how you ally important. We’ve talked One, “sell it off, privatize, six or seven different times gain money,” adding, “we will pay for anything.” Oosterhoff found immedi- and he’s always willing to should just import our hydro ate traction with his refer- listen.” Any initial concerns from Quebec.” All candidates excluding ence to the over spending have since been allayed and and waste aimed at Wynne’s Oosterhoff “is excited to see Karatopis said their parties are committed to improving government in the annual him as premier.” There has been contro- roadway infrastructure and report released by auditor versy with the privatization providing funding to take general Bonnie Lysyk. “We’ve already found bil- of Hydro One but not much the strain off municipalities said about the takeover and also, committed to bring lions,” Oosterhoff said. Kanee asked Fric about from the U.S energy com- the GO train to Niagara. Candidates, excluding unions, back to work legisla- pany Avista. Will your government al- Karatopis pledged party tion and government strikes, and what controls would be low this transaction to pro- commitment through their various policies such as reput in place to ensure ac- cess? “We did raise concerns ducing hydro and expandcess to vital services. “Strikes happen because in the Legislature,” said ing natural gas services to there is a problem. If you ad- Oosterhoff. “Avista does support rural communities, dress the problem you don’t own the largest coal-pow- to protect agriculture and to have to deal with the strike ered plant in the U.S. We preserve the Greenbelt. “The PC are committed to and force workers back to questioned that the Liberwork without addressing the als would sell off a utility to maintain Greenbelt in its enthem.” tirety,” Oosterhoff said. issues,” Fric rebutted. “The NDP is strongly opKaratopis was alone with Oosterhoff asked Fric if the NDP planned on run- posed to any privatization his opinion. “We need to get ning deficits for the next six including selling off Hydro rid of green energy stuff, it’s years and as interest rates One to a company that owns unreliable, intermittent, that rise how they would pay the a large chunk of coal plants will cut down hydro rates… in the States,” said Fric. “We and get rid of Greenbelt that increase in servicing debt. Fric said the NDP will run would not allow for this sell devalues property. We need to get rid of conservation deficits for the first few years off to continue.” “Hydro has become a acts and the Niagara Esbefore it’s back to balance, pointing to existing issues lightning rod in this elec- carpment committees.” Niagara Escarpment is a with the long term cost to tion,” said Kanee. “The public spending to finance framework that the Liberals biosphere designated by the debts incurred through have set up maintains we UNESCO. The escarpment P3 (private-public partner- are the majority shareholder in Niagara West contains ships) to build projects such and so we still receive the prime agricultural land and wetlands. What will you do as hospitals. “We could’ve largest portion.” Tillmanns said the Greens to ensure preservation? saved alot of money.” Tilllmans said the Green Tillmanns asked Ooster- don’t support any out of hoff his reaction when Doug country shareholders in Party would introduce legisFord won the PC leadership. any local business and that lation to permanently protect Oosterhoff had endorsed allowing privatization of farmland, expand the GreenHydro One impacts commu- belt, invest $200 million over Christine Elliott. four years to pay farmers to “He called me the day after nities poorly. Karatopis said his party protect water and store carhe won and wanted to talk about what’s going on in Ni- would agree with the Avista bon and ban fracking.
Fric said the biggest problem with the Greenbelt is those who want to develop it. He said the Liberals would protect the Greenbelt, and there is plenty of development space around the Toronto and Hamilton areas. “We are not going to touch the Greenbelt,” said Oosterhoff. Providing for low income Ontarians: Tillmans supports a basic income guarantee to help people afford prescriptions, put food on the table and get the help they need. Health care is a main priority said Oosterhoff. “We have to examine the vulnerable, marginalized population, invest in dental care for low income seniors reduce taxes on minimum income earners and build supports for needed mental health and long term care,” said Oosterhoff. Health care is a number one priority and focus on a system that is there when you need it, said Kanee, recalling the $13,000 bill for medical help when he broke his arm while in the States. “NDP will expand the medicare system and bring in the first dental and pharmacare system,” said Fric. Closing remarks : “The Green Party does politics different. It may not be what you want to hear, but be assured it’s the truth. The Green Party is the democratic party in Canada,” said Tillmanns. Oosterhoff said while the Liberals want to wave a magic wand to fix everything, the reality is that it costs money.” The PCs are talking about practical government that puts people first.” Karatopis said, “we have to get rid of taxes, cut hydro (costs), get rid of clean energy.” “It’s not about change in the party but this is about a new generation of individuals….just make sure you get out and vote,” said Kanee. “Democracy is only as strong as the number of people who make their voices heard at the ballot box, said Fric. “Get out to vote.”
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Working Hard for the People of Niagara West! It has been an honour to serve the people of Niagara. Your priorities have been my priorities. As an Opposition MPP, I was able to: Keep 50 Long-Term Care beds at Kilean Lodge in Grimsby
Sam The Witt Family made their $500,000 donation to the West Lincoln MURS project official last week. (L to R) Steve and Matt Witt with MURS campaign team chair Chris Freure, and Andrew and Lynn Witt were on hand for the presentation.
Witts come through for West Lincoln, again When West Lincoln needs something, time and time again, Stanpac comes through. Such was the case last Friday when Stanpac, aka the Witt Family, made a $500,000 donation to the MURS project official. “As the largest employer in the Township of West Lincoln, it gives us great pleasure to contribute $500,000 to support the construction of the new community recreation centre. The new
facility is a great fit for Stanpac, and will help further advance the community as family-oriented and a desirable place to live, work and play,” said Matt Witt. Campaign chair Chris Freure said the donation is huge. “Together…a vibrant tomorrow Capital Campaign is off to a quick start with 43 per cent of its goal committed in the first few months. The campaign will wrap up by the end of the year.”
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Making a difference in Jeff’s name By Mike Williscraft NewsNow They never saw it coming, but more frustrating for the family of Jeff McKillop is they have no level of confidence they could have changed the outcome even if they realized the depth of his mental state. In the early morning hours of Friday, May 18, Jeff decided he had had enough. He killed himself in his home. The always smiling, highly energetic 31-year-old described his brain as “toxic” in a suicide note he left for his West Lincoln family and friends, which he actually started writing April 28. “The only way I can get peace is to kill it,” quoted Jeff’s mom, Wendy McKillop. “Jeff had had his issues from a very early age. Doctors we took him to said he had the most extreme case of ADHD they had seen and were surprised it was such a major issue in someone so young.” Jeff was two years of age at the time. “We tried everything we knew of. He had a
A 300-plus tow truck procession provided a major spectacle and send off for Jeff McKillop who took his own life May 18. The showing of support from the towing industry got people talking, and that is what Jeff’s family wants. Photo courtesy Samantha Dreisel great support system with family and lots of friends who loved him but he just kept saying, ‘nobody understands’. Flavio Iammarino understands. Iammarino, who has a PhD in Behavioural Science with a major in clinical hypnosis and practices in St. Catharines, said Wendy’s description is a common denominator. “Everything is to please in hopes of finding a sense of worthiness but he was in too much emotional pain,” said Iammarino. At Jeff’s funeral
Happier times: Jeff McKillop with his sisters Jennifer and bride Megan on her wedding day, May 14, 2015.
last week, a massive outpouring of support came from the tow truck industry of which Jeff was a veteran. Comments about how he helped people as well as what a joy he was to work with and around were constant. “They can put on a good show,” said Iammarino. And it was a good show, noted Wendy. “People came up to me at the funeral and said they were just talking to Jeff in the days before his suicide and told me, in great, detail what he had told them about his problems. These were things he never told us,” said Wendy. For Jeff’s sister, Jennifer, this is a signal to all families who have any remotely similar issues: talk and talk and talk some more. “We would tell him we loved him all the time. He had good people around him. He would say he had to leave our place and go home but them complain about how lonely he felt,” said Jenn. “It didn’t matter how
many times we told him, it just didn’t register.” Iammarino said it is all about belief systems and, until, the belief systems get adjusted, changing anyone’s depression is impossible. “With Jeff, it sounds like he kept trying until he no longer believed there was anything that could make things improve,” said Iammarino. “Everyone is looking for inner peace, inner love, inner happiness. That is what everyone wants and everyone seeks.” For the McKillop family now, their goal is raising awareness,
eliminating the stigma around depression and mental health issues and making something good come from Jeff’s tragic situation. “One person asked me if we were going to have a funeral for Jeff. We need to get rid of that kind of thinking,” said Wendy. “The tow truck industry has been great, and not just all the people who showed up at the funeral. They want to keep the awareness going.” Special ribbons and bumper stickers have already been made up and are circulating with several other items in the works. In June, Iammarino
has offered to lead a discussion seminar (date and location to be announced next week) which will be free to all. The McKillops have agreed to attend and share their story, while Iammarino will provide feedback and advice where possible. “This will be my gift to the McKillops: to help with their pain,” said Iammarino. This is a gift the McKillops are definitely willing to accept. “If we can help even one person, then it would all be worth it,” said Jenn. “Together, in Jeff’s memory, we hope to make a difference.”
Jeff’s beloved truck was his pride and joy, said mom Wendy McKillop. Photo courtesy Samantha Dreisel
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Huge Rankin Run turnout
(Left) Students and teachers take part in a tree planting dedication at Blessed Trinity’s Rankin Rally Friday. (Below) More than $1 million was raised by an “overwhelming” turnout at Saturday’s Rankin Run based in St. Catharines, said race direector Mary Ann Edwards.
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GSS rowers went, saw, conquered Stotesbury Years of hard work paid off for four teams of Grimsby Secondary School students at this month’s Stotesbury Cup in Philadelphia. The Stotesbury Cup is widely recognized as the largest high school rowing competition anywhere in the world. Boys Junior 8’s gold medal winning crew: (Back, L to R) Mike Bourdeau, Ryan Holland, Isaiah Yoder, Christian McAlpine, Aaron Krick. Front (L to R) Max Caruso, Justin Peters, Liam Benner and Alex Hoffer.
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Get Out And Vote in the June 7 Provincial Election
8 Niagara West Riding Candidates: Editor’s Note: Geoffrey Barton, Multicultural Party, did not submit anything
What makes you the best candidate to represent the Niagara West Riding for the next four years?
Curtis Fric – Ontario NDP My name is Curtis Fric and I am proud to say that I am your New Democratic candidate for the upcoming election in Niagara West. Like many of my fellow candidates in this election, I am on the younger side of things at twenty years of age, and have lived all of my life right here in the Niagara Region in the small town of Jordan Station. I went to elementary school in Jordan, high-
school in St. Catharines, and finally I am in the middle of my four-year undergraduate degree in political science at Brock University. I’ve worked in longterm care homes for the last four years which has given me the opportunity to see first hand how we are failing to meet our obligation to our older citizens to provide them an opportunity to live their lives in dignity.
I’m running in Niagara West because I believe that I can bring a progressive voice to Queen’s Park. I believe in the NDP platform that focuses on bringing change for the better to the people of Niagara West. Whether that means cutting hydro bills by 30%, adequately funding our hospitals and schools, or ensuring that we bring more long-term care beds right here to Niagara
CURTIS FRIC West, I know that it can be done. Andrea Horwath and the NDP have a platform that aims to make life more affordable for all Ontarians.
Joe Kanee – Ontario Liberal Party of the people above all else, regardless of party lines or personal values in order to ease the struggles you’re faced with on a daily basis. If elected, that is exactly what I would do. Everyday would be working for my new employer, the people of Niagara West. You deserve a representative who will strap on their work boots and walk into Queen’s Park unwilling
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It’s hard to believe that we’re already more than halfway through this election campaign. The responses I have been receiving at the doors have been nothing short of positive and hopeful when it comes to the NDP platform. I can confirm for everyone that the momentum we have seen in the polls for the NDP is alive and well in Niagara West. Please be sure to make your voice heard
at the ballot box! Let’s bring a change for the better with Niagara West’s first NDP MPP! I am here to serve you!
tunity to make an impact in your community. You have the chance to make your voice heard and decide who will do the best job representing you for the next four years. I know that this is never an easy decision. Many promises are made from different perspectives on how it can all be accomplished. My promise to you is simple. If chosen to be your MPP, I will work to support you the same
way I have worked everyday of my career to support my family and myself. If elected, I will proudly be the employee of the year for you, the hard working people of Niagara West.
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8 Niagara West Riding Candidates: Editor’s Note: Geoffrey Barton, Multicultural Party, did not submit anything
What makes you the best candidate to represent the Niagara West Riding for the next four years?
Stefanos Karatopis – Libertarian I would be the best Candidate for the next four years because I bring a unique skillset to the table. I understand business as an entrepreneur at a young age and a poultry farmer on the family farm till 2011. I obtained a certificate from Niagara College in Entrepreneurship. I began advocating and defending private property rights for people throughout the Niagara Region
around 2008. When I got politically involved and later on I had become the interim president of the Niagara Landowners Association. I then became a founding director on the International Property Rights Association. Shortly after that I became a member of the International Tribunal for Natural Justice. I became and currently am a Governor with the Ontario Land-
owners Association along with being a reporter/photographer for The Landowner Magazine. Recently I made the decision to become a Paralegal and completed my studies and achieved my Diploma on March 28, 2018 at Algonquin Careers Academy in Mississauga. From the time I became involved around 2008 I have been advocating for the peo-
STEFANOS KARATOPIS ple of Niagara and throughout Ontario helping those people with a wide variety of Government overreach varying on many levels of government
Sam Oosterhoff – PC Party of Ontario Since being elected in 2016, your concerns have been my top priority. From saving 50 Long Term Care beds at Kilean Lodge in Grimsby, to fighting for the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, and advocating for better jobs and lower taxes, I know Niagara West matters. I promise to continue working hard for your values, your priorities, and your concerns. The Ontario PCs
know that it is difficult to get ahead in Kathleen Wynne’s Ontario. Meanwhile, the NDP and Andrea Horwath make unrealistic promises financed by six more years of deficits and higher taxes, as our provincial debt is the largest sub-national debt in North America! I will work with an Ontario PC government to fight for the taxpayers of Niagara West, and all the peo-
ple of our province. We will: - Cut hydro rates by 12% by rebating Hydro One dividends back to ratepayers; - Put money back in your pocket by removing all income tax on minimum wage earners, and cutting income taxes by 20% on the middle class; - Make life more affordable by scrapping the carbon tax and a portion of the gas tax, saving you 10 cents a
SAM OOSTERHOFF litre; - Restore accountability in government by stopping partisan government advertising, and restoring the Auditor General’s powers;
Jessica Tillmans – Green Party of Ontario What makes me, Jessica Tillmanns, the best candidate to represent the Niagara West Riding for the next four years? Determined to make positive change, a youth of dedication to what I believe in, is what makes me the best candidate for Niagara West. As your representative, I need to show you that I am committed, focused and willing to learn with you,
the community. Every constituent has unique needs and dreams, whether it is for themselves, for their immediate or extended families, or their business or organization. While I am the youngest candidate, I carry 18 years of unique experiences. A committed student, I received my welding license when I was only 16. My acceptance to
Brock University for Kinesiology as well as my athletic status as a national wrestling champion do NOT come without hard work and focus. I think many people have lost faith in politics, and I want to bring the people of this riding’s faith back into politics by doing it differently. True democracy is very important and with Green party values we can bring to-
JESSICA TILLMANNS gether a truly democratic Province. We will work together to find solutions and make lives a little better every day. My Green Party val-
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free of charge. I have an excellent understanding of law, and how government works along with the steps involved to create a BILL. I have an excellent understanding of The Constitution Act 1982 therefore assisting me to make accurate and informed decisions to vote correctly on legislation being created. I will be the voice of my constituents, and not vote because of a party whipped vote. But rather a vote for all
the right reasons. I have a strong belief in common sense and fight to keep your money in your pocket and make it so that you may prosper again and not bring in any new taxes. Above all I have the best skillset and will be your best Candidate at Queens Park to ensure that good government is restored and maintained not how government has run amuck and become corrupt with scandal after scandal.
- Improve education by getting back to the basics, listening to parents and teachers; - Bring well-paying jobs back to Ontario by tackling industrial hydro rates and cutting red-tape to encourage job creators to set up shop; - End hallway medicine and cut wait-times by building 30,000 Long Term Care beds. Although the NDP speak about change, they have voted for practically every one of the Kathleen Wynne
Liberals policies. They even supported the Liberal Green Energy Act - the cause of our outrageous hydro rates - and voted for the Liberal budget that killed the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. I believe in a province where everyone can get ahead. On June 7th, vote for change that works for the people, not the insiders. Vote for Sam Oosterhoff and the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party.
ues make me the best choice because I will make these work for all of Niagara West. From Go Train service, to affordable housing, an improved health care system which will focus more on prevention, I will work towards your needs. Moreover, I will persevere for green jobs for our future, as well as the protection of our water, Greenbelt and farmlands. Focused on a better future for all of us
and our children, there is no one who is better to fight for that future than someone like me, full of drive? I care about people and my community. So I am asking you to invest in a Greener future for Niagara West, by voting for Jessica Tillmanns this June 7th. Please share this article with someone you care about under 30. I want everyone to vote on June 7th!
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The Town decided that we need tall buildings to replace the charm of our downtown, condos whenever a lot becomes available, and more 24/7 fast food stores right behind our backyards. Next to be plagued by “intensification” is the “Hospital Corridor Area”, which involves all the properties on Main St. East, from Nelles Rd. to just before Lynwood Ave. The Town has hired some big companies and will spent $100,000 of our tax money to study this area, under the pretext of benefitting the hospital redevelopment. We don’t yet know the results of that study, but we can predict that it will include condos T:5.063” and busy commercial plazas. This will lead to
even more traffic congestion on Main St. East, noise and air pollution, and will irreversibly destroy the character of the neighbourhood. On Wednesday June 6, the Town will host the “Grimsby Hospital Corridor Secondary Plan & Urban Design Guidelines Visioning Workshop”, 7-9 pm at the Town Hall seeking public input. Let’s make sure that new development in East Grimsby is done mindfully by attending and making our thoughts and wishes known. At the end of this, we want to be proud to live in a great community, with safe streets, green and open spaces, sprinkled with heritage gems. Ruxandra Bucataru, Grimsby Resident
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL FIVE YEAR REVIEW OF THE REGIONAL POLICY PLAN CREATING A NEW OFFICIAL PLAN HAVE YOUR SAY IN HOW NIAGARA GROWS AND PROSPERS What is a Regional Official Plan? A Regional Official Plan is a long range land use planning document for the Niagara Region that provides strategic direction and contains land use policies to guide growth in Niagara to the year 2041.
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Community Consultation In 2013, the Region initiated “Imagine Niagara” which was a significant public consultation process to determine what the public thought was important for an Official Plan to address for planning to 2031. The input received ranked the following themes in order of priority:
Information and materials related to the new Regional Official Plan are available for inspection in the Integrated Community Planning Department at the above address Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and at niagararegion.ca.
PUBLIC MEETING The public meeting to initiate the New Regional Official Plan process A Regional Official Plan needs to comply with provincial policy, being held under the provisions of Section 26 of the Planning Act at address regional matters and provide policy direction/guidance to the following time and place: local municipalities. DATE: Thurs., July 5th, 2018 Why is the Region doing a “Five Year Review”? TIME: 4:30 p.m. The purpose of the Five Year Review is to assess the Plan and to LOCATION: Niagara Region Headquarters – ensure that it remains current with changes to Provincial plans and Campbell East policies, and reflects and supports the strategic goals and priorities of Council Chamber the community and Regional Council. 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, P.O. Box 1042 - Thorold, ON. Creating a New Regional Official Plan L2V 4T7 When the Regional Official Plan was originally approved in the mid 1970’s, the role of the Region and the content of the Plan primarily focused on HAVE YOUR SAY protecting agricultural lands and establishing urban (settlement area) Public input on the development of a new Regional Official Plan is boundaries. Over the years, amendments have been made to the welcomed and encouraged. You can provide input by speaking at the Plan to reflect the Region’s increased planning functions under an public meeting or by making a written submission to the Region. evolving provincial planning system. In 2017, resources were allocated to develop a New Official Plan that is contemporary, user friendly, WRITTEN SUBMISSION provides a consistent structure and reflects the current comprehensive To provide input in writing or to request personal notice if the planning framework. review results in an amendment being adopted by Regional Council, please send a letter c/o Acting Regional Clerk, Niagara Region, 1815 The New Regional Official Plan Sir Isaac Brock way, P.O. Box 1042, Thorold, Ont., L2V 4T7 or email The completion date for the new Regional Official Plan is December ann-marie.norio@niagararegion.ca 2021. The content will address matter such as: where and how municipalities in Niagara will grow and develop; opportunities for MORE INFORMATION employment; transit and the transportation network; infrastructure For more information about the development of the new Regional capacity; protection of significant environmental systems and features; Official Plan please contact Dave Heyworth, Official Plan Policy protection of agricultural lands and the agricultural economy, cultural Consultant, by phone at 905-980-6000, ext. 3476 or email heritage and address climate change. david.heyworth@niagararegion.ca
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Frank van Buuren passed away suddenly at his home in Grimsby, on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Cherished son of Apolonia and the late Christinus van Buuren of Grimsby. He is survived by his sons, siblings and their families: Christinus van Buuren, Daniel van Buuren, Bettina Beiser van Buuren-Roxburgh, Johanna Schalkoort, Jack van Buuren, Toni Sinclair, Margaret Peart, Rosalie Rogers and Christopher van Buuren. Frank was a longtime member of the Grimsby community, attending primary and secondary school and made his home here. He worked at Reyco Canada Inc. Frank was an amazing father and loving husband. He raised Christinus and Daniel van Buuren to be outstanding men, and they were his pride and joy. He treasured his sons and they held him in the highest esteem. Frank was an avid angler who loved fishing on the Kawartha Lakes with his two sons, his brother Jack, his dad and all his family. He loved to go for long walks and hikes in the surrounding area and had a love for the Bruce Trail. He loved history and was a well read person. Frank had the ability to warm the environment around him with his big smile, playful disposition, and loving nature. His enthusiastic greeting was enough to put a smile on anyone’s face and inject them with a genuine feeling of happiness - this was something he was able to invoke within everyone in his circle. He was a truly kind and generous person, always looking for ways to help and care for others. Frank was a prominent male figure in many individuals lives, impacting who they are today. Those who knew Frank are very grateful for all the time they got to spend with him and the opportunity to truly know him. Frank will always be remembered as the kind, funny, and sincerely warm man he was. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 59 Robinson Street South in Grimsby from 1 PM to 4 PM. Light refreshments will be served. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Frank van Buuren to the Bruce Trail Conservancy or Grimsby Benevolent Fund. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755. www.smithsfh.com
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Whether it was in Saskatchewan, Winnipeg, Ottawa or Grimsby Ebe Dyck, left, can tell you every Bank of Montreal branch at which he has done business, the manager’s name, address, what is at that site now...needless to say he is a dedicated customer. Because of that, Grimsby BMO manager Deneen Kucharuk presented Ebe and his wife Carla with a cake and some gifts last Friday. Williscraft - Photo
Time is now to learn the issues It is highly likely next week’s provincial election will be a precursor to what we see roll out come October for the municipal election. As things stand now, nobody can call the June 7 vote in anyone’s favour, except to say the Liberals won’t. The NDP commentary has many flashing back to Rae days, but Tory leader Doug Ford has not done himself any favours with some off-the-cuff comments and a detail shortage on some spending intiatives. In the fall, it is clear Grimsby and West Lincoln have a mood of change hanging over them, but change for changes sake is never a good thing, no matter who is at the controls. New blood, great new candidates are needed to right both ships. As has been noted in the past: get educated; get involved; get out and vote! M.W.
When answers bring more questions Wow. Just wow. And not in a good way. I’ve been doing this a long time, too long depending on who you ask, but I digress. Dealing with end-of-life stories is never easy, even when the subject has lived a long, prosperous and healthy life. Often those instances are built up to, meaning there has been a long illness or generally deteriorating health due to age, that kind of thing. Families and friends have time to deal with loss, separation and pain. And then there is suicide. Damn! Sudden, Final, Shocking. I had 24 hours notice when my Sunday appointment was confirmed with Wendy McKillop and her daughter Jennifer to discuss the loss of son and brother Jeff who committed suicide May 18, just nine days before. I’ve known Wendy and Jenn for about 15 years going back to their extensive volunteer time with the Smithville Fair. Good people. Typical of West Lincoln folk. Nobody deserves what they are going through. The reason for my visit - at their request - was to start if not continue the conversation about awareness for mental illness. In Jeff’s case there are various specifics but for the purposes of this offering and anything else you see in our pages, let’s just consider the vast array of mental illness as one massive health care category which can use some attention. I don’t profess to understand some of the issues dealt with in my Page 8 story or those discussed in general with Wendy and Jenn, as well as with Flavio Iammarino (more on him later). Complex could be a more
MIKE WILLISCRAFT simplistic word, almost insulting, really, when you attempt to sum up the ins and outs of what people are feeling, their desperation for improvement, their pain, their loneliness. I simply cannot imagine. If you can imagine, or if you or someone in your family is in or even close to these incredibly dark and bottomless places, please read on. To prepare for my interview, I gave Flavio a quick call earlier in the day. I had become familiar with him in 2016 when he prepared a two-part series I ran over Christmas about dealing with depression over the holidays. His referral came through a fellow I have a lot of respect for in Tom Beach, who some of you may know from Handling Speciality. Tom and Flavio had worked together to host a free public open house for men to come and talk - really about anything that was on their mind, but it had a focus on pressures – work, family and otherwise. I recall Tom saying he was floored by how open and by how much the men in the room needed to talk. He was as surprised as the McKillop’s were at Jeff’s demise. They knew Jeff had long had issues, since he was two years old, in fact. he was open about it and
talked about it, but, again, that word complex pops up. He talked, but not necessarily to family or friends. People whom he barely knew seemed to know a whole lot more, said Wendy, much to her surprise about finding out at Jeff’s funeral. But while much is complex and difficult to understand, there are core themes which are frightening in their repetition. In speaking with Flavio initially, he told me several things which, word for word, came from Wendy and Jenn a couple of hours later. Mainly, he believed Jeff saw death as his only manner in which to find peace for his mind. That came back word for word right from Jeff’s own hand in the suicide note he started writing on his phone back in April. #2, Flavio noted that no matter what people did or said it was never enough. Jeff saw no improvement and simply didn’t believe there was a better future on the horizon. That, too, came out. Jeff was 31, but he felt great pain from a very early age. We hear all the time about the pressures youth are under these days. While some may say everyone has pressure at all stages, I say who cares why or how they feel what they feel, let’s see if we can do something to help. To that end, Flavio has offered and the McKillops wholeheartedly agreed to participate and help in any way with a public, free seminar/open house which Flavio will come and moderate. I implore anyone who is having a hard time or knows someone having a hard time and wants to understand how to help where possible to attend. As soon as I get this deadline done, I will set about teeing up a venue. Info will be in next week’s edition.
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It’s about issues, not personality traits: reader Dear Editor, One always has the right to criticize editorial content. But I did not see anything in this letter (Reader defends Grimsby council, May 24 NewsNow) that defended a specific issue that Grimsby council’s actions had been criticized for. While council members can’t walk on water, it is made up of big boys and girls who are surely capable of defending themselves. I believe NewsNow has printed a number of rebuttals written by council members. I don’t always agree with the editorial content in NewsNow, BUT I can’t think of anything more important for a small, local newspaper to do than criticize local governance over actions that are considered wrong. Hats off
Letters to the editor for doing this. It is too bad that he couldn’t clone himself and cover Lincoln and West Lincoln councils. And now that the other paper has moved out of town, I think the NewsNow’s role becomes even more important. The worldly news mentioned is better handled by major newspapers like the St. Catharines Standard, the Hamilton Spectator, etc. But then you have to pay for these papers and from all reports, they are dying. From all I have read about Grimsby council, this is a swamp that needs to be drained (with thanks to the Donald). Exclude Dave Kadwell and Joanne Johnston from the drain.
Mr. Williscraft, should you run for council? Would the voice for the people of Grimsby be lost? I hope not. If you have to be the
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