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Closure notice: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Haldimand County will observe the Government of Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Closures and Service Disruptions:

All Haldimand County Public Library branches will be closed Saturday, September 30.
Haldimand County Administration Building will be closed Monday, October 2.
Canborough Waste Management Facility will be closed Saturday, September 30 and Monday, October 2.
There will be NO garbage or recycling collection on Monday, October 2. All curbside collection will be delayed by one day this week.

Background

In 2021, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was approved as a public holiday for all Haldimand County staff. September 30 is not a celebration, but a day of remembrance. It is intended as time to reflect on the past ills done to the Indigenous community in Canada, acknowledge the current barriers as a result of colonization, and to identify actions to promote change.

As a Corporation, Haldimand County is taking steps towards truth and reconciliation efforts. Council adopted a land acknowledgement statement for the purposes of recognizing the traditional territory of the Indigenous people, modern communities and the commitment of working towards common goals and objectives. The details of this adoption, including considerations and process taken, are outlined in Report HRD-06-2022. Council has the following acknowledgement read at the beginning of all formal meetings, ceremonies and events:

As we gather, we humbly acknowledge that Haldimand County sits on the ancestral land of many generations of Indigenous nations, who have been here since time immemorial.

Today, this land continues to be home to many Indigenous peoples, including the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as well as non-Indigenous settlers from a variety of backgrounds. As a community, we have a shared responsibility for stewardship of the land on which we live and work. We are grateful for the opportunity to work together and to share the land we all call home.

Acknowledging reminds us that our living conditions are directly related to the abundant resources of the Indigenous peoples. We commit to continue learning, reflecting on our past, and working in ally ship with Indigenous communities, toward respective community goals and objectives, in peace, respect and friendship.

The Every Child Matters flag will be flown at Haldimand County Administration Building for the week up to and including September 30, 2023. Haldimand County will be participating in Orange Shirt Day.  Haldimand County staff are encouraged to learn more through access to a variety of educational resources/webinars, films, books and historical items relating to Indigenous history, as well as will be given the opportunity to visit Woodland Cultural Centre to learn the history behind residential schools, and hear interviews from five survivors. In gratitude, Haldimand County commits to make a donation to their education department and to preserving evidence and artifacts. Staff are also encouraged to attend a virtual Truth and Reconciliation presentation from the Mohawk Institute.

Resources

There are a number of ways to participate in truth and reconciliation efforts. Below are 5 ideas that may guide your learning and assist you in recognizing this important day:

1. Read the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Report and the 94 Calls to Action

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada was constituted and created by the Indian Residential Schools Settlement agreement, and the Commission spent six years travelling across the country to hear the stories of survivors and their families.  The Truth & Reconciliation Commission Report set out 94 Calls to Action to federal and provincial levels of government.  Call to Action #80 was a request to the federal government to establish a public holiday in the spirit of truth & reconciliation. Read more about the 94 Calls to Action, and other reports here.

2. Visit the Woodland Cultural Centre

The Woodland Cultural Centre serves to preserve and promote Indigenous history, art, language and culture. The site includes:

  • Interactive Museum and Gallery
  • Indigenous Library and Language Resource Centre
  • Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School historic site
  • 5 acres of grounds and green spaces with outdoor exhibits

The centre, located in Brantford, is the site of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School.

3. Browse & interact on the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) website

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Additionally, this link provides ideas on how each of us can individually be part of reconciliation efforts.

4. Actively listen and educate yourself

Educate yourself about residential schools through the many stories of survivors.  Although there are common elements, each residential school survivor and each community has a unique story to share. Be compassionate and self-reflective as survivors and their communities grieve with the recent discoveries of several unmarked children’s’ burials – with likely more discoveries to come. Hear stories of the importance of preserving the evidence and stories from survivors here.

5. Involve your child

Kids Help Phone has some great ideas on how to involve your child in the truth & reconciliation process. To access these ideas and resources, visit the Kids Help Phone website.

Notice of Closure and Conveyance for Property Disposition Purposes – Part of lane between Front Street and Main Street East, Dunnville

TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of Haldimand County proposes to pass a bylaw at an upcoming Council meeting on November 6, 2023, to authorize the sale of part of lane between Front Street and Main Street East, Dunnville, legally described as PIN 38124-0087 (LT) lane between Lots 10-14, North side of Front Street and Lots 10-14 South side of Main Street East, Plan 69; Haldimand County. You may submit any comments to Melissa Lloyd, Property Coordinator at 905-318-5932 ext. 6124 or properties@haldimandcounty.on.ca.

Notice of Construction – Third Line Oneida Culvert Rehabilitation

The culvert on Third Line between McKenzie Road and Haldimand Road 9  is scheduled for repairs beginning September 25, 2023. The road will be closed for the duration of the repairs with a detour route in place. It is anticipated that work will be completed by the beginning of November 2023 weather permitting.

Detour map for Third Line closure

Staff understand that construction may cause temporary headaches to residents and business owners and ask that all affected individuals remain patient. The end goal of all construction work is to enhance our neighborhoods and communities and the County is committed to minimizing disruption by communicating construction information in a timely manner and responding to resident needs/concerns. Anyone with questions or concerns regarding construction projects may contact engineering@haldimandcounty.on.ca or call 905-318-5932 ext. 6404.

Construction-related information, including major project status updates and detour routes, can be found by clicking on your road on the map on our construction page. The County will post major project-related updates here as they happen, so please check the website often for updates. Residents with concerns or questions about work occurring near their home or business are encouraged to bookmark this web page and follow the County’s Facebook and Twitter accounts to stay informed.

Caledonia Library branch to be closed October 10th-31st

The Caledonia Library will be closed from October 10-31 inclusive (Thanksgiving to Halloween). A new carpet is being laid and painting throughout will be completed.

Items borrowed shortly before the closing period will have a due date of November 1 while the exterior book return will remain open during the closure. Residents are encouraged to visit the other five library branches during the closure or take advantage of the many eBooks the Library offers, which can be downloaded from Libby and CloudLibrary at any time. Links to digital services, library branch locations, and library hours can be found at www.haldimandlibrary.ca.

For existing hold items that become available during the closure, library staff will contact patrons directly and make arrangements for curbside pickup. Other than existing holds, Caledonia’s entire collection will be boxed for storage and unavailable for borrowing or new holds during the closure.

All children and adult programs will also be suspended during this period.

Staff at the other five branches will be available by phone (289-674-0400) during the closure to assist with any circulation-related questions.

Notice of Public Information Centre: Hagersville Master Servicing Plan Update

Haldimand County has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) to update the Master Servicing Plan (MSP) prepared in 2009 for the community of Hagersville.

A Public Information Centre (PIC 1) is being held to gather input from stakeholders, rightsholders, and residents. The meeting will include a comment and question period.

PIC Meeting Details

Date: October 18, 2023
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: Almas Room, Hagersville Arena, 36 Sherring St. N., Hagersville, ON

For more information

All those interested in the project are invited to view the project page: Hagersville Master Servicing Plan Update. A mailing list for notification of study status and opportunities for public input is being compiled. If you wish to add your contact information to the Hagersville Master Servicing Plan study mailing list or have any questions regarding the study, please get in touch with one of the people listed below.

Jane Wilson, P. Eng.Philip Wilson, C.E.T., PMP
Senior Environmental Engineer
J.L. Richards & Associates Limited
107-450 Speedvale Ave W
Guelph, ON  N1H 7Y6
Phone: 226-780-7487
Email: jwilson@jlrichards.ca
Manager, Water & Wastewater Engineering
Haldimand County Administration Building
53 Thorburn St. S.
Cayuga, ON  N0A 1E0
Phone: 905-318-5932 ext. 6431
Email: pwilson@haldimandcounty.on.ca

Notice of Construction – Highway 54

ENG-30-2023 – Hot Mix Asphalt/CIREAM

Haldimand County’s Hot Mix Resurfacing program is underway with Haldimand Highway 54 from McClung Road in Caledonia to the south limits of York. The road is scheduled for in-place recycling of the existing pavement, resurfacing of the road, sidewalk replacements, driveway culvert replacements or flushing, ditching, cross culvert repairs/replacement and the re-alignment of the York intersection starting late April 2023. The project is expected to be completed by mid-October, 2023 weather permitting.

Residents can expect delays due to lane closures however there will be no expected road closures. After the completion of the roadworks, driveway apron restoration will take place and mailboxes will be adjusted to match the road surface height if required.

Staff understand that construction may cause temporary headaches to residents and business owners and ask that all affected individuals remain patient. The end goal of all construction work is to enhance our neighborhoods and communities and the County is committed to minimizing disruption by communicating construction information in a timely manner and responding to resident needs/concerns. Anyone with questions or concerns regarding construction projects may contact engineering@haldimandcounty.on.ca or call 905-318-5932 ext. 6404.

Construction-related information, including major project status updates and detour routes, can be found by clicking on your road on the map on our construction page. The County will post major project-related updates here as they happen, so please check the website often for
updates. Residents with concerns or questions about work occurring near their home or business are encouraged to bookmark this web page and follow the County’s Facebook & twitter accounts to stay informed.

Mark Long, Project Manager – Municipal Infrastructure
Engineering Services

Contractor:
Associated Paving & Materials Inc.
(905) 637-1966

Downtown Caledonia Street Tree Installation Project Update

Downtown Caledonia Street Tree Installation Project Update

– Posted September 1, 2023

The County’s contractor has successfully removed all of the old guards and electrical boxes that were damaging the street trees along Argyle Street North.  The sidewalk has been repaired and new tree grates have been installed in the sidewalk around the trees.

During the excavation and refurbishment of the tree planting pits, the County discovered that the root system of nine trees are structurally unsound and will have to be removed.  These trees will be replanted in addition to the 15 new trees that were originally planned to be planted.  The tree removal and replanting are expected to occur between September 5 to September 15.

During the tree removal and planting the sidewalk and roads will remain open to pedestrian and vehicle traffic.  You may experience some dust, noise and sections of the sidewalk and some roadside parking stalls will be temporarily unavailable.  The County’s contractor will make efforts to reduce these impacts.  We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete this work which will inevitably have long-lasting benefits for the downtown core of Caledonia.

For further information or any questions about this project please contact the Facilities and Operations Helpdesk at (905) 318-5932 ext. 6503 or by email at forestry@haldimandcounty.on.ca.

 

Downtown Caledonia Street Tree Installation Project

– Posted August 8, 2023

Starting the week of August 8, 2023, the County will begin work on the downtown Caledonia Street Tree Revitalization project to implement the following infrastructure upgrades:

  • Removal of all the dead and declining trees.  The healthy and structurally sound trees will be retained.
  • Removal of all tree grates, tree guards and electrical system.
  • Excavation and refurbishment of the existing tree pits.
  • New concrete sidewalk panels around the existing tree pits.
  • Installation of new trees and tree grates.

The County’s contractor will undertake this project in phases.

  • Phase 1:  East side of Argyle Street North from the Bridge to 172 Argyle Street North (August 8 – August 15)
  • Phase 2:  West side of Argyle Street North from the Bridge to 173 Argyle Street North (August 15- August 25)
  • Phase 3:  Installation of new trees and grates (September)

During construction, the sidewalk and roads will remain open to pedestrian and vehicle traffic.  You may experience some dust, noise and sections of the sidewalk and some roadside parking stalls will be temporarily unavailable.  The County’s contractor will make efforts to reduce these impacts.  We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete this work which will inevitably have long-lasting benefits for the downtown core of Caledonia.

For further information or any questions about this project, please contact the Facilities and Operations Helpdesk at (905) 318-5932 ext. 6503 or by email at forestry@haldimandcounty.on.ca.

Notice of Public Meeting: Hydro Legacy Fund Policy Review

On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, the Council of the Corporation of Haldimand County will hold a public meeting to present and obtain public input on the County’s proposed changes to the Hydro Legacy Fund Policy 2018-01, as required under section 3 a) of the policy. The Hydro Legacy Fund was established to invest and monitor the proceeds from the sale of Haldimand County Hydro. The proposed changes include:

  • Reallocation of the Litigation Allowance to the protected principal of the Hydro Legacy Fund;
  • Updated methodology for indexing and allocating interest to the Hydro Legacy Fund in order to protect the purchasing power of the principal as outlined in report FIN-06-2022 Investment Status Report – December 31, 2021.

Interested parties are invited to attend the public meeting in person and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed changes. The meeting is to be held:

1 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Council Chamber
Haldimand County Administration Building
53 Thorburn Street South
Cayuga, Ontario, NOA 1E0

Details of the proposed changes to the policy will be available in the Council in Committee agenda by Friday, October 6, 2023, which will be available online at the County’s website www.haldimandcounty.ca.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Heather Love
Supervisor, Budget & Financial Planning
HLove@haldimandcounty.on.ca
905-318-5932 ext. 6357

Enbridge Safe Communities Grant

Haldimand County is pleased to announce the acceptance of a grant from Enbridge in the amount of $5000.

The grant is a part of Enbridge’s Safe Communities Grant and will allow us to purchase Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms for the community. Haldimand County fire fighters will then be able to provide those alarms to residents in our municipality as part of our Smoke and CO Alarm programs.

Haldimand County, and Haldimand County Emergency Services, are pleased to accept this grant and continue to foster a safe and proactive community.

Information for residents impacted by July 29, 2023 rainfall event

As a result of prolonged, heavy rainfall throughout Haldimand County on Saturday, July 29, some residents may have experienced flash floods and water pooling on roads.

Residents who sustained water damage as a result of this weekend’s heavy rain are encouraged to contact their insurance company for guidance with respect to their coverage and policy. When you experience water damage, your first call should always be to your insurance broker, as this is usually the quickest way to have repairs made and recover costs incurred.

The county appreciates the numerous resident reports that came through over the weekend in identifying public areas where water hazards may be present. As always, in any significant weather event that occurs outside of regular operating hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm), residents are encouraged to call the After-Hours Road, Sewer, Water or Park & Public Facilities Emergencies reporting line at 1-888-849-7345.

The County routinely monitors and maintains its stormwater systems throughout the county and our preliminary information indicates the systems were operating as designed during this storm event.

 

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