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TERRACE BAY NEWS
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BOIL WATER ADVISORY has been lifted as of Friday, July 23rd at 1:30pm
2010 NEWS STORIES AND UPDATES
July 19 - ATV Bylaw Passed
A bylaw to allow access to municipal roads in Terrace Bay for all terrain vehicles, entitled the All Terrain VehicleBylaw, has beenpassed by Council. The bylaw was developed based on other Municipal bylaws in regards to ATVs, the feedback of the Ontario Provincial Police andtwoopenhouses hosted by the Township to the residents of Terrace Bay. The main intent of the bylaw is to allow ATVs to access municipal roads for the purpose of going out to established trails in the region. The bylawallows ATVs to travelon all Municipal roads, except Simcoe Plaza,on the right hand side of the road, at no more than 20 km per hour, in line with the noise bylaw from 7am to 11pm. The bylawmakes special mention that ATVs are prohibited onSimcoe Plaza and all Municipal property (except established trails), includingblack walking paths and sidewalks, without the written consent on the Municipality. For more detailed information on the bylaw, please download the ATV Bylaw.
July 18 - Lake Superior Day a Success!
Over 200 residents and tourists came out to celebrate the annual Lake Superior Day at the Terrace Bay Beach. Some tourists from as far away as Kingston and Chicago were pulled off the highway amd enjoyed the event. Activities included a volunteer beach cleanup and free short charters and kayaking with the goal of increasing enjoyment of Lake Superior. Mayor Mike King said "Terrace Bay believes strongly in celebrating this provincial holiday and the success of this years event was due to the great partnership with Parks Canada, EcoSuperior, Environment Canada, and the Lake Superior Binational Program. Information booths were also set up to educate the public on Lake Superior, remediation efforts in areas of concern, and on invasive species and way people can protect the Great Lakes. Jody Davis, the chair of the interim management board for the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area and a Terrace Bay Councilor was present at the event. "Everyone had a great time with the amazing weather and wide range of activities and education," said Davis. Visitors were treated to other activities including hiking, kids games, volleyball, and great food from local business Superior Dining. Click here to check out the photos.
July 12 - Downtown Revitalization Ground Breaking
Minister of Northern Development, Mines, and Forestry Michael Gravelle joined Terrace Bay and its project partners on Monday to officially break ground on the downtown revitalization project. The ceremony, which drew over a hundred residents and business owners, included speeches by Chief Administrative Officer Carmelo Notarbartolo, Acting Mayor Gino Leblanc, and the Honourable Michael Gravelle. The mood was incredibly upbeat as speakers explained the next steps and gave thanks to funders and partners. Minister Gravelle led the sod turning and ribbon cutting to officially begin construction. Immediately after the ceremony, LTL Contracting Ltd. started work on the project with 5 large poplar trees being cut down to clear way for the Terrace Bay Lighthouse to be built. The project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2010 with a grand opening in Spring 2011. For more information, visit www.terracebay.ca/drp.
Photo submitted by Chris Stewart
July 9 - Lake Superior Day to be Held on Sunday July 18
The Township of Terrace Bay, Parks Canada, and EcoSuperior are proud to present the 2010 Lake Superior Day in Terrace Bay. Join us at the Terrace Bay Beach on Sunday July 18 from 11am to 3pm. Activities include a volunteer beach cleanup from 11am to noon and then free charters, free kayaking, free volleyball, a free guided hike, free kids games, and best of all free food served by Superior Dining. For more information and pictures of the 2009 Lake Superior Day, please click here. Everyone is invited to help us keep clean and enjoy the best Lake in the world!
July 6 - Downtown Revitalization Public Forum
Approximately 50 people attended a public forum where Municipal Staff outlined in great detail the activities to be completed in the Downtown Revitalization Project. Residents asked numerous excellent questions about the construction and how it would enhance the community. Municipal Staff also outlined the rebranding project whereby a new municipal slogan and logo is being developed to build on the theme of the downtown and residents gave their feedback. A report will now be presented to Council at the next meeting for their consideration. For more information on the downtown revitalization project, please click here.
July 3 - Treasure Quest Winners
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The 5th Annual Treasure Quest was held on Saturday, July 3rd with 8 teams participating. New this year was $25 cash prize bonuses to the first team to correctly answer each clue. This made for an exciting day and a race to be the first team. Congratulations to our winning team, The Desjardins, who took home the $500 Treasure that was hidden at the Texaco Ballfield. Thank you to everyone who participated and we look forward to seeing more teams compete next year! |
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Approximately 50 people attended a public forum where Municipal Staff outlined in great detail the activities to be completed in the Downtown Revitalization Project. Residents asked numerous excellent questions about the construction and how it would enhance the community. Municipal Staff also outlined the rebranding project whereby a new municipal slogan and logo is being developed to build on the theme of the downtown and residents gave their feedback. A report will now be presented to Council at the next meeting for their consideration. For more information on the downtown revitalization project, please click here.
July 3 - Treasure Quest Winners
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The 5th Annual Treasure Quest was held on Saturday, July 3rd with 8 teams participating. New this year was $25 cash prize bonuses to the first team to correctly answer each clue. This made for an exciting day and a race to be the first team. Congratulations to our winning team, The Desjardins, who took home the $500 Treasure that was hidden at the Texaco Ballfield. Thank you to everyone who participated and we look forward to seeing more teams compete next year! |
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June 25 - Adventuring Cyclist Stops in Terrace Bay
Mr. Armando Barile stopped in Terrace Bay today on his latest adventure. The international cyclist has travelled different countries around the world and in total has cycled over 930,000 kms since 1983. One of his more notable treks was going around Australia for a total of 13,150 kms in 90 days. He was spotted relaxing at Superior Dining in Terrace Bay and said he is on his way to New York. To read more about his adventures, click here. Good luck Armando!
June 24 - Terrace Bay Historical Video
A video has been discovered on the web that shows the construction of the Aguasabon Falls Dam, local Pulp Mill and of Simcoe Plaza in 1949. To view the video, please click here.
June 22 - Terrace Bay Swim Pool Opens for the Season!
The Swim Pool officially opens for the season on Tuesday, June 22nd at 3:30pm. Check out the Swim Pool website for more information on the programs offered and to download a swim schedule!
June 20 - Summer Cemetery Service
The Summer Cemetery Service is Sunday, June 20th, 2010 at 1:30pm at the Terrace Bay Cemetery. Residents are invited to join together with the community for quiet reflection and prayer. Private visitation will follow. Bring your own candles, floral arrangements, etc. to place at the site of your loved ones. For more information on the Township Cemetery please click here.
June 18 - Superior Special Olympics Fundraiser
The Superior Special Olympics Club held a parade and fundraiser with over a hundred people in attendance. Visitors enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs and were able to buy shirts to support the Club and its efforts. The weather cooperated with excellent sunshine and warm conditions, despite reports of showers, and everyone had a great time!
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June 4 - Terrace Bay Rebranding Project a Go
Terrace Bay Council on Monday, May 31 approved a plan by Administration to rebrand the community based on Lake Superior and elements from the Downtown Revitalization Project. This will include a new corporate logo, a new slogan, and new promotional materials to more effectively market the community and its strengths. The corporate logo will be designed based on Lake Superior and images developed within the Downtown Revitalization Project, which received extensive public feedback, especially the new 50 foot lighthouse attraction that will be constructed. |
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Terrace Bay's Logo |
The current logo and its colours do not fit with the new look of the Downtown and the Lake Superior and Lighthouse theme, but will be maintained and used in the Municipality for historical purposes. The slogan, to replace the “Gem of the North Shore”, will be selected based on a contest with residents submitting possible slogans that need to fit the guidelines of “no more than 4 words and be based on Lake Superior”. Administration will short list the slogans for fit with future marketing goals and make a recommendation to Council for final approval. Residents can submit their slogan ideas by emailing them with their name and phone number to spc@terracebay.ca or by filling out a form at the Municipal Office. The contest will be running from Monday, June 7 to Friday, June 25. Upon selecting the new logo and slogan, the Municipality will present them to the public at a future event in the Municipality. Municipal staff will then develop promotional materials for use by the Township and for sale to the public. Over time, marketing materials will be updated to incorporate the new brand of the Municipality for an attractive, effective brand to advertise to the public.
June 1 - ATV Bylaw Openhouses on June 21
Two separate open houses to discuss a proposed ATV bylaw for within the Township of Terrace Bay will be presented in the conference room in the Terrace Bay Community Centre on Monday, June 21 from 1pm to 3pm and 7pm to 9pm. Residents will be able to ask questions and see research on the subject and give their feedback by way of a questionnaire. If residents are unable to make either meeting, they can email any concerns they may have to atv@terracebay.ca. Names and phone numbers should be included to verify the sender and all correspondence will be kept confidential.
May 25 - Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area News
The Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area (LSNMCA), to which Terrace Bay is the Eastern Gateway, has printed the first edition of its
newsletter. Additionally, the LSNMCA will be hosting an open house on Monday May 31, 2010 from 2pm to 8pm at the Terrace Bay Curling Club at 1010A Highway #17. The open house will allow residents to discuss the development of an interim management plan for the LSNMCA. Everyone is welcome and feedback is needed to contribute to the vision, themes and zoning of the area, and recommend opportunities for collaboration. For more information, visit www.pc.gc.ca/superior.
May 21 - New Library Hours
Effective June 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010, the NEW Library Hours of Operations will be:
Monday to Wednesday: 10:00am to 5:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Thursday & Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
May 6 - Mobile Breast Screening Van Coming May 21 - 27
The Northwestern Ontario Breast Screening Program will be available to all Terrace Bay and area residents at the Schreiber Arena from May 21 - May 27, 2010. The Breast Screening Program includes: teaching on breast self-examination, a breast exam by a specially trained nurse examiner, and screening mammography (breast x-ray). For more information call your medical clinic or call 1-800-461-7031 to make an appointment.
Ontario Facts: 7,800 Ontario women will develop breast cancer,2,000 Ontariowomen will die from it,1 in 9 women has a chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime,75% of breast cancers are found in women aged 50 and over.
April 29 - Cultural Centre Project On Schedule
The Terrace Bay Cultural Centre project continues to progress on schedule and on budget. The project involves renovating the North Wing of the former St. Martin School site to provide for the relocation of the Terrace Bay Public Library as well as other improvements in enhancing the Seniors Activity Centre and creation of the Michael King Community Hall. Man-Shield Construction Inc. was awarded the project and the project is expected to be completed in August 2010. Check back to this page and the Cultural Centre webpage for regular updates.
April 28 - Voyageur Trail Newsletter
The latest edition of the Voyageur Trail Newsletter is available for download ( please click here). The newsletter features a picture of our regions Casque Isles Trail highway signage which was a successful project by the Hiking Club in partnership with the Township of Terrace Bay and Township of Schreiber.
April 27 - Local Water Restrictions
Residents are reminded that local water restrictions are in place effective from the first day of March each year until the thirtieth day of November of the same year. For more information view the municipal notice.
April 26 - Fire in the Jackfish Bay Area
A forest fire affected the Jackfish Bay area and former town site. MNR staff and volunteers from the Terrace Bay Fire Department successfully put out the blaze. For more information and to see pictures please
click here.
April 24 - 2010 Green Tradeshow a Success!
The 2010 Green Tradeshow held on Saturday, April 24 from 12pm to 4pm was a great success. The Tradeshow had over 800 people in attendance, 72 exhibitor tables, and raised close to $4,000 for local community groups, schools and charities. Exhibitors booths encompassed the many shades of green including renewable energy, green products/services, gardening, composting, recycling, and healthy living. Delicious food was provided as a fundraiser by the Kids Corral Child Care Centre and Lions Club. Hydro One graciously donated 500 compact fluorescent light bulbs to the first 500 visitors. For more information visit the Green Tradeshow webpage which features a photo gallery, video, and wrapup. Planning Committee Chair Sean Irwin would like to thank the amazing efforts of the volunteer planning committee and Katimavik group, the support of our sponsors the Township of Terrace Bay, Serg Co-op Inc., Ontario News North, and AZMPC, and the incredible efforts of the exhibitors and presenters who made the show such a great success.
Use of the landfill site will be free of charge from May 1 to May 9 inclusive for residents of the Township of Terrace Bay. Landfill site will open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Regular hours will resume on Monday, May 10th. Public Works will do townsite pick-up from residential properties May 3 to 6 inclusive. Pick-up applies to residential properties only, commercial and business properties are not included.
Pick-up of large items will be done only on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of clean-up week.
April 21 - NOHFC Supports Students and Business Development
The McGuinty Government, through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, is supporting students and business development by promoting an interactive learning environment. Northern Computers & Communications in Terrace Bay has received $44,651 under the Emerging Technology Program to assist with access to the Promethean ActivClassroom product. Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry and Chair of the NOHFC Michael Gravelle says “Our investment is helping to bring new teaching and learning technologies, and increased educational opportunities to schools across Northern Ontario.” For more information view the NOHFC press release.
April 10 - Downtown Revitalization Tender Advertised
The tender ad for the Terrace Bay Downtown Revitalization project was advertised on this date with tender documents available for pickup on Wednesday April 14, 2010 from the Architects Office. All interested parties must attend a mandatory site vist to be held on Wednesday April 21, 2010 at 11:00am at the entrance to the Municipal Office. The closing date for the submission of sealed, irrevocable tenders
is no later than 12:00pm, local time, on Tuesday May 11, 2010. For more information,
please view the Tender Ad.
Please note: the tender closing period has been changed from the previous date of Tuesday May 4, 2010.
April 7 - New Regional News Site for Top of Superior Area
The regional news site OntarioNewsNorth has been recently established reporting information on Terrace Bay and other communities in our area. Visitors can find the website at www.OntarioNewsNorth.com and can submit local news stories for consideration. Articles are posted regularly. Follow OntarioNewsNorth.com on Facebook and Twitter by searching for OntarioNewsNorth.
March 23 - Takeout Menus of Local Restaurants Online
The Township of Terrace Bay is supporting its local restaurants by making it easier to order takeout food. Local restaurant menus are featured at www.terracebay.ca/menus and include all your favourites with pricing if you want to stay in tonight, but don't feel like cooking. Click on the restaurants menus to see what they have featured and then call in your order for pickup!
March 22 - Recycling Fluorescent Lights, Rechargable Batteries, Cellphones!
Terrace Bay Home Hardware, in partnership with the Township of Terrace Bay, EcoSuperior, Ontario Power Generation, and the Call 2 Recycle Program now offer a drop off point for 'free' recycling of the following:
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs and Tubes, Rechargeable Batteries, and Cellphones
Residents can bring these materials to Terrace Bay Home Hardware during regular business hours and they will be sent away to the proper recycling facilities. The products should be in reasonable shape and shattered bulbs or tubes will not be accepted.
Handling of Compact Fluorescent Bulbs and Tubes
Compact fluorescent bulbs and tubes contain trace amounts of Mercury and they should be handled with care. However, if a bulb or tube shatters, the following steps should be taken: open the windows and let the room air out for 15-30 minutes, then remove as much material as possible without a vacuum cleaner. Using disposable gloves, scoop the glass onto a piece of cardboard and wipe the area with a wet paper towel. For smaller pieces of glass and powder, use duct tape to pull up the fragments and wash your hands after cleaning up the debris.
Electronic and Hazardous Waste
The Township of Terrace Bay is planning on again organizing an annual Special Waste Recycling Day and residents should take advantage of it in Fall 2010 for the following products: paints and stains, single use batteries, car batteries, propane tanks, pesticides, fertilizers, computers, monitors, televisions, fax machines, printers, and computer peripherals like mice, keyboards, and wires.
March 15 - Terrace Bay Economic Update
The latest Municipal Economic Update for the Municipality is now available for download. The document is produced every 6 month to illustrate some of the good news stories in our area and provide updates on local projects and business stories.
February 16 - Family Ski Day at Trestle Ridge Ski Hill
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The residents of Terrace Bay celebrated Family Day at the Trestle Ridge Ski Hill with a FREE day of skiing for everyone. The residents enjoyed the mild weather and brought their families out for a day of fun and skiing. The free ski day was sponsored by the Township of Terrace Bay. Click here to see more Photos of Family Day. |
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February 12 - Terrace Bay Satellite Imagery Online
The Township of Terrace Bay was successful in acquiring high resolution satellite imagery of the Township and has made it available online at www.terracebay.ca/maps. The imagery will be used for a variety of planning and marketing purposes. Funding for this project was provided by the McGuinty government through the Northern Communities Investment Readiness Fund.
February 2 - Cultural Centre Renovations Underway
The Terrace Bay Cultural Centre project officially began construction on January 4, 2010 and the renovations are moving along nicely. The successful construction company is Man-Shield Construction Inc. and its Thunder Bay operation. The project is on schedule to be completed in the Summer. Check back to this page and the Cultural Centre webpage for regular updates.
January 26 - Local Resident receives Honourable Mention in Lake Superior Magazine Photo Contest
Local resident Madge Pirie received Honourable Mention in the Lake Superior Magazine 15th Annual Photo Contest. Her photo entry in the Lake/Landscape division for her "Terrace Bay Boathouse" photo can be viewed in the upcoming February/March 2010 issue or online. Congratulations Madge!
January 21 - 2010 Green Tradeshow being planned
The 2010 Green Tradeshow is being organized to build on the immmense success of the 2009 Green Tradeshow. The event will be held on Saturday April 24, 2010 from 12pm to 4pm at the Terrace Bay Arena. It will feature exhibitors with products and services within the many shades of green. Planning meetings are being held every 3 weeks and will be posted to the Community Calendar. Volunteers are needed! For more information visit
www.greentradeshow.ca
or join the facebook group Green Tradeshow in Terrace Bay.
January 7 - Trestle Ridge Ski Hill Opens for the Season
The Trestle Ridge Ski Hill will be opening for the season starting Friday, January 8th. Hours of operation are: Friday - 6:00pm to 9:30pm, Saturday - 12:30pm to 4:30pm and 6:30pm to 9:30pm, Sunday - 12:30pm to 4:30pm. Ski Hill Phone number is 823-0245.
January 3 - Olympic Torch Arrives in Terrace Bay!
| The Olympic Torch arrived in Terrace Bay on Sunday, January 3rd at 2:00pm. It was a memorable experience for all who attended. There were many events planned for the arrival in the Community Centre. The residents enjoyed free hot chocolate and cake in the Curling Club. Local resident, Mary Deschatelets was selected as a Torch Runner, and displayed her Olympic Torch at the curling club where residents could have their picture taken with the torch! Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to make this a memorable and successful event! What a great way to start a new year! Click here to see more pictures of the Olympic Torch Day! |
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