Wye Marsh Chosen by Canadian Wildlife Federation as One of Canada's Greatest Hikes

May, 8 2014 – Midland, Ontario

Wye Marsh Chosen by Canadian Wildlife Federation as One of Canada's Greatest Hikes

One of Ontario’s best kept secrets might not be a secret much longer.  Wye Marsh, located just outside of Midland, Ontario was recently chosen by Canadian Wildlife (produced by the Canadian Wildlife Federation) as one Canada's greatest wildlife hikes.  The staff and volunteers of the Friends of Wye Marsh are thrilled for the recognition and honored that Wye Marsh is in such great company, with Algonquin Provincial Park and Point Pelee National Park to represent Ontario amongst the 18 hikes across Canada.  Wye Marsh is one of Ontario's largest intact wetlands and gives visitors great opportunities to see a variety of native wildlife species, from the magnificent trumpeter swans to river otters and painted turtles.  The Friends of Wye Marsh, a charitable organization have been stewards over the 3,000 acre wetland for 30 years and operate an education centre that provides visitors with the opportunities to explore and experience nature through guided walks and paddling tours, and interactive programs.   The Friends of Wye Marsh  are hoping that the article will encourage more people not only to visit Wye Marsh but to explore their local hiking trails as well.  As a charity Wye Marsh relies solely on the funds from admission fees and donations to continue to operate their facility and programs that promote and foster environmental stewardship.  Recognition like this is invaluable to us and we look forward to sharing our ‘gem’ with more wildlife enthusiasts this year.

‘Walk This Way – Step into spring with Canadian Wildlife’s guide to Canada’s greatest hikes’  Canadian Wildlife May / June 2014 Edition  Available at this link:

http://cwf-fcf.org/en/discover-wildlife/resources/magazines/canadian-wildlife/mj2014/2014_MayJune_Walk_This_Way-1.pdf

Laura Thomas

B_s Environmental Studies

Marketing and Development Coordinator

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

PO Box 100

16160 Hwy 12 E

Midland, ON, L4R 4K6

(705) 526-7809 phone

(705) 526-3294 fax

lthomas@wyemarsh.com

Welcome To The Water In Water Boatshow

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Midland, ON - April 4, 2014: There is a new boat show on Georgian Bay! Parkbridge Marinas have partnered with Pride Marine Group and Crate’s Lake Country Boats to host an exciting new “Welcome to the Water” In-Water Boat Show May 30th through June 1st at Bay Port Yachting Centre, Midland. This event will feature a wide variety of recreational watercraft - both power and sail. The Mariners Marketplace will offer a wide assortment of boating related products, accessories and “all things nautical”.

This “Welcome to the Water” In-Water Boat Show will offer exciting content to promote the boating lifestyle. There will be a Kids Fun Zone, Fishing Seminars and Ontario Fishing Pros on our Fishermen’s Wharf, Wakeboard Show by Muskoka Wake and Discover Boating with free boat rides.
Also, for your enjoyment and to kick off the 2014 boating season, we will be hosting a VIP Night on Friday May 30th from 6-9pm with refreshments, appetizers, a steel drum band and a chance to chat about all things boating with the pros!

Exhibiting companies can choose from land-based boat displays as well as the main attraction of the in-water boat show. Some space may still be available - to enquire, please contact Scott Cain or Patti French at info@inwaterboatshow.ca
Tel: 1-888-229-7678

Visit our website www.inwaterboatshow.ca

Free Admission for Grand Opening of H.M.S. Tecumseth Centre May 22

May 7, 2014

Media Release: for Immediate Release

Free Admission for Grand Opening

of H.M.S. Tecumseth Centre May 22

The 200^th Anniversary of Discovery Harbour  will be launched in the new H.M.S. Tecumseth Centre on Thursday May 22 at 11:00 a.m., with FREE ADMISSION to the Centre and Discovery Harbour throughout the entire day.

The dynamic H.M.S. Tecumseth Centre will offer visitors a world-class facility that showcases the original 1815 hull of H.M.S. Tecumseth.  The original hull was pulled from Penetanguishene Bay in 1953 but has not had a climate controlled permanent home until now. 

Exciting new exhibits surrounding the history of the Penetanguishene Naval Establishment will be part of the visitor experience in the H.M.S. Tecumseth Centre.  Numerous artifacts from the site’s 19^th century history will be on display, including the original 1815 clear-glass deck lights from H.M.S. Tecumseth plus a wide array of intriguing items including a powder flask, period coins, a brass platter stamped with the King’s mark, compasses, a carronade, a ship’s anchor, and even a rum bottle and flask.  Key historical personalities associated with the site’s history will also be explored, including Naval Hydrographer Henry Bayfield, Captain Samuel Roberts, and Chief Tecumseh. 

The exhibit was funded in part by the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, 1812 Commemoration Fund. 

Jan Gray, General Manager of Huronia Historical Parks, notes that “the new H.M.S. Tecumseth Centre with its rare 1815 shipwreck is truly unique in Canada and will serve as a dynamic visitor showcase to the site’s 19th century story and its ties with the history of Penetanguishene, the region, and other sites throughout Ontario”.

The official Grand Opening of the H.M.S.Tecumseth Centre will take place on May 22 at 11:00 a.m.  As part of the Official Opening, the original Tecumseth hull and new Centre will receive a Dedication and Blessing from the Reverend Veronica Roynon of St. James on-the-Lines Church in Penetanguishene, and items will be placed in a Time Capsule to be integrated within the building’s structure.  The public is welcome to attend the Grand Opening; and free admission will be offered all day to the Centre and the historic site.

For further information visit hhp.on.ca, or call 705 526-7838.

Discovery Harbour is operated by Huronia Historical Parks,

and is an Attraction of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.

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Media Contact:

Bill Brodeur

Coordinator

Marketing and Media Relations

Huronia Historical Parks

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

Discovery Harbour

Bill.Brodeur@ontario.ca

705 528-7692

News Release: Escape to Georgian Bay Islands National Park! // Communiqué : Partez en escapade au parc national des Îles-de-la-Baie-Georgienne!

Press Release - Huronia Alarm & Fire Security Inc. Appointment Notice

PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Collingwood, Ontario: April 7^th, 2014

The appointment of Garnet Saunders as Senior Technician, effective March 17^th, is announced by Kevin Leonard, President of Huronia Alarm & Fire Security Inc.

“Garnet is a certified Canadian Fire Alarm Association Technician who has over 27 years of experience in the service and installation of: fire alarms and extinguishers, security systems, card access, access control, CCTV and Nurse Call” Leonard said.  “Because of his past specialization in Fire Safety, he will help us build and further develop the Fire Safety division in Collingwood.”

Garnet will help Huronia service an increase in demand, particularly in Collingwood and the surrounding area, for fire and safety products and services as well as security and CCTV systems. 

He will also be responsible for developing and ensuring best practices in fire safety for both the Collingwood and Midland locations.

“With Garnet on board it will mean faster response time for Clients for fire alarm service and inspections and fire safety assessments,” said Leonard.

Huronia Alarm & Fire Security Inc. is Central Ontario’s leading provider of home and business security and monitoring services, CCTV, fire and safety services and products, home theatre, audio and video consultation and entertainment room design, as well as cabling and smart home wiring for today's home automation requirements.

Cutline:  Garnet Saunders has been appointed Senior Technician, for Huronia Alarm & Fire Security Inc.

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For more information contact:

Media Inquiries - Jaclyn Jones, Account Manager at Whiting & Holmes Limited, 289-337-3662, jaclyn@whitingandholmes.com

Specific Inquiries relating to Huronia Alarm & Fire Security Inc.– Kevin Leonard, President at Huronia Alarm & Fire Security Inc., 705-792-9311, kleonard@huroniaalarms.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOWN OF MIDLAND DEVELOPMENT CHARGES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
TOWN OF MIDLAND
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
(Date of By-law passage amended)

Take Notice that on Monday April 14, 2014, the Council of the Town of Midland will hold
a public meeting pursuant to The Development Charges Act, 1997, regarding proposed
development charge rates and policies that will be applied throughout the Town. It is
proposed that enactment of a Development Charge By-law by Council would occur on
Monday, May 22, 2014.
Development Charges are levied against new development, and are a primary source of
funding for growth-related capital expenditures. Town capital services include general
government, library, fire, police, indoor recreation, park development and facilities,
public works, municipal parking, transit, roads and related water and wastewater
services.
Town Council is required under The Development Charges Act, 1997, to hold at least
one public meeting to allow the public the opportunity to review and provide comments
on the 2014 Town of Midland Development Charges Study, related staff reports and the
proposed Development Charges By-law.
All interested parties are invited to attend the public meeting on:
Monday April 14, 2014
7:00 PM
575 Dominion Avenue, Midland
Council Chambers
Copies of the Development Charges Background Study and the proposed Development
Charges By-law will be available at the Town Office and on the website as of March 28,
2014, or earlier.
Written submissions are invited and should be directed to Marc Villeneuve, Director of
Finance/Treasurer and be received no later than noon on April 14, 2014. Written
comments received prior to the meeting and submissions made at the public meeting
will be considered by Town Council prior to the enactment of a new Town of Midland
Development Charges By-law.

Inquiries should be directed to Marc Villeneuve (705) 526-4275 ext. 2226 or
treasury@midland.ca Those wishing to address Town Council on the above-noted
matters may advise L. Lee, Acting Clerk at the above address, at (705) 526-4275 ext.
2208 or clerks@midland.ca

JACK GRANATSTEIN TO SPEAK AT HURONIA MUSEUM DINNER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Thursday, March 27, 2014)
JACK GRANATSTEIN TO SPEAK AT HURONIA MUSEUM
DINNER- May 2, 2014

Huronia Museum is delighted to have Jack Granatstein join the community for the museum's annual Heritage Dinner
on May 2nd, 2014 5:30 pm as guest speaker. In commemoration of the start of World War I, Jack Granatstein will
share his current work on the last 100 days of World War I, its losses and the unbelievable impact these days
had on Canada.
Jack Granatstein is a keeper of Canadian history. He writes on 20th Century Canadian national history--the military,
defence and foreign policy, Canadian-American relations, the public service, and politics. He has been described as
“the most prolific Canadian historian of his generation” with more than 60 titles to his credit. However, for many
Canadians, Jack Granatstein is best known for his television and radio work. He provided the historical
commentary for CBC-TV's coverage of the 50th, 60th, and 65th anniversaries of D-Day, V-E Day, V-J Day,
the 90th anniversary of Vimy Ridge, and repeated Remembrance Day ceremonies alongside Peter
Mansbridge.
This is a fundraising dinner to support the Huronia Museum, a not-for-profit charity which actively pursues heritage
preservation activities in the region. This event is a sit-down and served dinner, prepared by ELM catering along
with silent auctions and dessert auctions taking place.
Tickets are $75 with a $40 tax receipt available.
For further information on Huronia Museum please contact the museum at 705-526-2844
Huronia Museum is a not-for-profit charity, which collects, preserves, exhibits and educates on the history of
Huronia.
Contact information:
Huronia Museum
549 Little Lake Park Road, Midland, ON L4R 4P4
705-526-2844
www.huroniamuseum.com
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