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by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/21/2019 5:36:00 PM
One of the best parts of #roadstories is being able to take just 10 mins between interviews and grab a few pics. And lunch @lowbrewco #cbctb #Kenora https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7G6S-dW0AA-ykE.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7G6S-gXkAEFQJp.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7G6S-ZXYAAMe1N.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/21/2019 5:36:01 PM
One of the best parts of #roadstories is being able to take just 10 mins between interviews and grab a few pics. And lunch @lowbrewco #cbctb #Kenora https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7G6S-dW0AA-ykE.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7G6S-gXkAEFQJp.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7G6S-ZXYAAMe1N.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/21/2019 5:36:02 PM
Just a few of the great pics I snapped on a beautiful day btwn #Kenora and #Dryden #roadstories #cbctb https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7Hd-TzW4AIfxj4.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/21/2019 8:11:33 PM
Waiting for #Dryden city council to start. Final decision on #OPP costing coming tonight, along with presentation from Northwestern Health Unit on funding changes. #cbctb https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7INn0ZW4AA0J2v.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/21/2019 11:39:38 PM
I’ll have more details, but communities in Northwestern Ontario could see Health Unit levies incr by 46% after provincial funding changes. In #Dryden , that’s a 1.5% property tax incr. #cbctb

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 12:29:26 AM
Heard from Greg Gardiner, who supports #Dryden keeping Dryden Police Service or DPS. Says city has lots of tears in its fabric, no point in creating another. #cbctb https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7IZVZ1WwAc3ktr.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 12:30:47 AM
Gardiner says it will “tear community apart” if they go to OPP. Says DPS is always there for community. #cbctb #Dryden

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 12:31:26 AM
#Dryden Cllr Norm Bush starts off conversation, saying he is going to support DPS, but feels long term #OPP is a better option. Says short term, city needs to stay it financial course. #cbctb https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7IhCxlXsAAkWuA.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 1:04:25 AM
Bush says senior provincial politicians hint at #Dryden council their financial situation can’t be that bad, as they are willing to pay more annually for policing. #cbctb

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 1:05:31 AM
However the upfront capital and severance costs are too high as this time. Would be million$$$. Bush says this may need to be revisited as early as next year. #cbctb #Dryden

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 1:06:52 AM
All Councillors in #Dryden say they want to keep DPS, but are aware of benefits of #OPP . Mayor Greg Wilson May be the exception. #cbctb

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 1:25:36 AM
Wilson says there is “little room for sentimentality” today in municipal budgets, and DPS may be just that. #cbctb #Dryden

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 1:27:08 AM
Wilson will be the lone dissenter in the #OPP costing decision. #cbctb #Dryden will stick with DPS.

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 1:32:37 AM
Just about ready for the grand opening of the new Sioux North High School in #SiouxLookout #cbctb

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 6:05:21 PM
A lot of dignitaries here, but this one is a surprise. Kathleen Wynne is here in #Slkt #cbctb https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7MMKVSXsAADCOx.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 6:11:44 PM
Here’s a better pic, along with KPDSB Director of Ed. Sean Monteith #cbctb #Slkt https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7MMt4jWwAAoqkk.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 6:14:06 PM
We’re underway. @LisaThompsonMPP here as well. Pouch of tobacco is on every seat in the gym for grand opening. #Slkt #cbctb https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7MNb6KX4AA-Go2.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 6:17:27 PM
Here’s the compressed version of this afternoon’s program. #Slkt #cbctb https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7MO_tbXoAAwR5x.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 6:24:26 PM
Sioux North High School drumming group performs. #cbctb #Slkt

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 6:28:44 PM
Presentation from students includes an art piece which represents the communities the new school serves. #cbctb #Slkt https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7MRvDFWsAYG6WI.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 6:36:00 PM
Mitzi Hunter, former provincial education minister is here today as well. #cbctb #Slkt

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 6:39:24 PM
Principal Wayne Mercer says old QEDHS school is more than 7 decades old, with thousands of graduates, and expects positive impact on the community to continue. #cbctb #slkt

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 6:45:09 PM
Up now is Minister of Ed. @LisaThompsonMPP She mentions student success numerous times, and makes a few local references, but it feels awkward when she says ‘in my notes’.... #Slkt #cbctb

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 7:13:29 PM
Full credit to @LisaThompsonMPP as there is no mention of the gov’t directions, priorities, etc. Its all congratulatory towards others. #cbctb #Slkt

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/22/2019 7:15:58 PM
I’d happily pay this price for gas in #TBay . Much cheaper to fill up in #Dryden as I get ready to head home from #roadstories . BTW, it was 151.9 in #SiouxLookout #cbctb https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7QjsvxW0AEmPIo.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/23/2019 2:33:12 PM
Just waiting for #tbcc to start up tonight. We’ll start off with planning/public meeting. #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 10:33:49 PM
A few members of #tbcc away tonight, incl Aiello, Ch’ng and Mayor Mauro. #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 10:41:27 PM
It’s not a full gallery, and when that’s how a planning (public) meeting is set to begin, that’s a good sign. #cbctb #tbay #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 10:42:46 PM
First up is rezoning the formers Zellers store at Northwood Park Plaza for a 2900 sq metre self-storage facility. #cbctb #tbay #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 10:46:18 PM
Michael Klein, president of group that owns store, says space been vacant for at least 7 yrs. Tried to attract retailers to no avail. #cbctb #tbay #tbcc https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7m7iWEWwAA4fg-.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 10:48:49 PM
This seems like a slam dunk...but...#tbcc Ruberto brings up the idea of site plan control/beautification and requiring greenery. #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 11:02:21 PM
#tbcc Bentz says it’s not fair to cherry pick developments, and #tbcc /admin should come up with a policy to be fair to all. Ruberto says he agrees, but wants to start here. #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 11:03:44 PM
Rezoning, along with amendment/Letter of Undertaking re: greening is passed. Now onto Cmte of the Whole. #cbctb #tbay #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 11:04:51 PM
Wahoo. Flying through this. Page 1 done. Now onto Citizen Satisfaction Survey. #tbcc Hamilton wants to know if it’s use. #cbctb #tbay https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7nANw4XYAAJ_oJ.jpg

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 11:09:19 PM
#tbcc Giertuga asks about the $11M in #TBay rate stabilization fund. Largest unfavourable variance was $7M within past decade. City has millions in reserves. #cbctb

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 11:14:41 PM
However, lots of that $$ is earmarked for specific projects. #cbctb #tbay #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 11:15:34 PM
#tbcc Foulds says #TBay is moving into ‘unstable times’ and the city needs some $$ when other downloads appear. He says the Rate Stabilization Fund has been ‘raided’ in the past. #cbctb

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 11:19:52 PM
Lots of chatter on what to do with #tbay reserve funds, which totals about $92M . Of that, $685k is uncommitted. #cbctb #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 11:38:36 PM
#tbcc Giertuga says he will bring forward a resolution in the near future on how council could use some of the reserve funds to lower taxes in the future. #cbctb #tbay

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 11:40:59 PM
Tonight, report was accepted on to receive info, but, no direction given (really just info tonight). #cbctb #tbay #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 11:43:01 PM
Now onto a deputation from Henry Wojak, on the #tbay tax policy. His presentation isn’t working. #cbctb #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 11:44:28 PM
Wojak’s point tonight, as usual, is that his taxes are too high. He’s trying to prove, through using #TBay data, that rural area residents pay more than the services they receive. #cbctb #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/27/2019 11:52:15 PM
Now up is the 2019 Tax Policy report. It’s a lot of numbers- speaking of property classes, and what type of property pays what for city taxes. #cbctb #tbay #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/28/2019 12:03:33 AM
What is really being debated here is the ratio of property taxes, all in comparison to the residential property. So, how does TBay shift it’s tax burden so homeowners, or businesses, pay a fair share. #cbctb #tbay #tbcc

by Jeff Walters via twitter 5/28/2019 12:06:46 AM