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By: Jennifer [email protected] A local Community Living organization has eared top rec-ognition in Ontario through their provincial organization. Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley (CLUOV), has been recognized as the most deserving in Ontario for two awards that were presented at the Community Living Ontario’s Annual General Meeting in Niagara Falls. The first was the James Montgomerie Award, and the second was the Social Media Award. CLUOV earned the James Montgomerie Community Award for being most effective at furthering the goals of the Community Living movement, addressing issues of institution-alization and forwarding the goals of inclusion. Specifically, CLUOV’s decision to move away from group housing and into inclusive community hous-ing was highlighted as a sig-nificant achievement in Ontario. Locally the agency has made agreements with developers and landlords to provide housing to

accommodate individuals with intellectual disabilities who can live independently. The provin-cial organization also recognized CLUOV’s accreditation with distinction and commitment to the personal outcomes of the individuals they support. The James Montgomerie Community Award is the highest recognition that any Community Living agency can receive. “We were very, very proud to bring this award home to our community for the first time in our 59-year history,” said Chris

Grayson, Executive Director of Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley. “This is such an honour to receive, for our staff, for the people we support and for the communities we serve. We should all celebrate this achieve-ment.” The second award for the local agency came with the Social Media Award. This award was recognized with CLUOV’s “31 Days of Inclusion” campaign that ran during Community Liv-ing Month in May this past year. The campaign posted a story

every day during the month that highlighted how inclusion was already taking place in the com-munity, and recognized those organizations that helped make it happen. Several local businesses, municipalities and organizations were highlighted for their efforts. Grayson says it was another campaign that highlighted how the local region is welcoming the inclusive message. “Often people measure social media campaigns based on likes and shares - which is fine to have - but that doesn’t neces-sarily influence change,” says Grayson. “The stories told in this “31 Days” campaign resulted in building awareness of how many organizations are inclusive, and how others can be as well.” The awards were presented at the Community Living Ontario conference in Niagara Falls last week. Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley attended with staff and people who are supported with the agency. The confer-ence also included sessions that discussed a variety of ways that agencies can grow their messag-es of inclusion through partner-ships in their communities.

Local Community Living Wins Provincial AwardsRecognition tops of 120+ agencies in Ontario

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September 20, 2017Public Information Session in the Town of Renfrew about Highway 60 Reconstruction in the Downtown core. 6:00pm presentation. 7:00pm-9:00pm open house. Renfrew Town Hall, Council Chambers. Road work is planned for spring 2018 and will continue until the fall 2018.

September 20, 2017Women in Business event. Free. Network, participate in presenta-tions and panel discussions, and celebrate women in business. Hosted by ontrac and Renfrew County CFDC. 8:30am-3:00pm. 295 Albert Street, in Arnprior. Lunch and refreshments provid-ed. Register: 613-623-4680.

September 20, 2017Board 101: A First View. Roles and responsibilities of board members. Develop confidence and understand how to make an effective contribution to the board of an organization. 6:30pm-8:30pm. $125. Volunteer Ottawa, 363 Coventry Road, Ot-tawa. www.volunteerottawa.ca

September 20, 2017Renfrew County Plowmen’s meeting. Held in Cobden. Con-tact Yves at 613-646.7737.

September 20, 2017Doing Business with the Gov-ernment of Canada webinar. 10:00am-Noon. For info and to register: 1-800-668-5378 or [email protected]

September 20, 2017Supplying Professional Services to the Government of Canada webinar. 1:00pm-3:00pm. 1-800-668-5378 or [email protected]

September 21, 2017Community Living Upper Ot-tawa Valley’s 59th Annual Gen-eral Meeting. 6:30pm-8:00pm. Clarion Hotel in Pembroke. RSVP to Carol Ripley. Free. Phone: 613-735-0659.

September 21, 2017Renfrew County Beef Meeting. Held in Cobden. Contact Donna Campbell at 613-432-5568.

September 25, 2017Renfrew County Federation of

Agriculture meeting. Cobden. Contact Donna at 613-432-5568.

September 26, 2017Renfrew County Veterinary Services Committee Annual Meeting. 7:30pm. Whitewater Municipal Building in Cobden. Producers are welcome to attend.

September 27, 2017Eggs ‘n Efficiency: A breakfast seminar about saving energy in your business. Rocky Mountain House in Renfrew. 7:30am-9:00am. Discover how local businesses are turning $1 into as much as $15 with energy efficiency. Real case studies and provincial funding. Register at: www.eggsnefficiency.com. Free to Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce members.

September 27, 2017How to Prepare a Bid. Webinar. Government of Ontario. www.doingbusiness.mgs.gov.on.ca/mbs/psb/psb.nsf/ConfRegistration?OpenForm&lang=EN

September 30, 2017Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre Open House. Celebrat-ing 15 years. 10:00am-2:00pm. Kid’s activities, tours, refresh-ments and more. 900 Woito Station Road, Pembroke. Enter at gate 2. [email protected]

October 4, 2017Business Mixer After Hours. Hosted by RBC Financial Group, 182 Raglan Street South in Renfrew. Free to attend. Refresh-ments provided. Register by calling 613-432-7015.

October 5, 2017Negotiating Contracts with Suppliers and Customers. The art of the deal. Valley Heartland CFDC. 9:00am-11:00am. 91 Cornelia Street West, Smiths Falls. Phone: 613-283-7002

October 10, 2017Renfrew County Federation of Agriculture Annual/Regional Meeting. Rocky Mountain House in Renfrew. 8:30am. First 100 members can attend due to seating issues. RSVP to Donna Campbell at 613-432-5568.

October 11-13, 2017Three-day comprehensive Payroll Masterclass Course. Hands-on instruction by a Certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner. Training using Quickbooks, laptops provided for use in the course, reference manual and flash drive to take

home. 8:30am-4:40pm. $1,125 plus HST includes lunch an light refreshments. Contact Kathryn at 613-656-0441 ext.441.

October 18, 2017Renfrew County Plowmen’s meeting. Held in Cobden. Con-tact Yves at 613-646.7737.

October 19, 2017Renfrew County Beef Meeting. Held in Cobden. Contact Donna Campbell at 613-432-5568.

October 23, 2017Renfrew County Federation of Agriculture meeting. Cobden. Contact Donna at 613-432-5568.

October 24, 2017Tri-Association Manufactur-ing Conference. Peterborough Golf & Country Club. 7:30am-5:30pm. For info: 905-372-8315 ext. 241 or www.thekma.ca

October 26, 2017How to Do Business with the Ontario Government. Webinar. 1:30pm-2:45pm. Free. www.doingbusiness.mgs.gov.on.ca/mbs/psb/psb.nsf/ConfRegistration?OpenForm&lang=EN

November 1, 2017Annual Newcomers’ Night in Renfrew. Royal Canadian Legion, 30 Raglan street South. All new or returning residents to Renfrew and area are invited to attend. Free. Showcasing local merchants, restaurants and ser-vices available in the local area.

November 2, 2017Business Viability 101. How to measure your business’ ability to start, grow and survive. Target markets, competition, sourcing and overall financial poten-tial. Valley Heartland CFDC. 9:00am-11:00am. 91 Cornelia Street West, Smiths Falls. Phone: 613-283-7002

November 15, 2017Renfrew County Plowmen’s meeting. Held in Cobden. Contact Yves Rochon at 613-646.7737.

November 15-17, 2017Three-day comprehensive Pay-roll Masterclass Course. Three days of training using Quick-books, 8:30am-4:40pm each day. $1,125 plus HST includes lunch an light refreshments. Contact Kathryn Carriere at 613-656-0441 ext.441 or [email protected]

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The Obstacle is the Way for Business OwnersThe case for the minimum wage increase; as told by a business owner

By: Chela Breckon

The following is a letter to the editor, submitted by Chela Breckon. After reading Ryan Holiday’s book The Obstacle is the Way, I made a clear connection between the challenges employers face due to the increased minimum wage and our chance in the busi-ness community to treat this as an opportunity. As a small business owner, employer, Professor of Entrepre-neurship, and business degree holder, I fully understand the im-plications of rising labour costs to your bottom line. Sitting in my first economics class in busi-ness school, the professor put up a graph, which demonstrated the clear correlation between rising minimum wages and a reduction in profits. We were taught to adhere to the minimum wage in order to be lean operators. In the

first seven years of managing my firm, I was under the impression that this thinking was the only way to succeed. Then, in 2010, I joined my family in Renfrew County and moved my business here. Soon after, I pivoted the firm’s mission to specialize in community de-velopment. I then found that my understanding about wages and the bottom line was incomplete. One of the projects I have now

led for a year is the Living Wage Initiative in Renfrew County through the Child Poverty Ac-tion Network. Working with this group, conducting extensive research, and engaging in a strategic planning process has challenged my academic training to consider the value owners can achieve through investment in their entry-level people. With our first local living wage estimate calculation nearing $15 per hour,

the new minimum wage will provide significant change for the lives of these workers. I now also know about the benefits to employers, families, and the community when we improve the precarious position of the working poor through increased income levels. Many reports and research findings point to the immediate impact a living wage has on the individual workers and their children. It leads to improved health and wellbeing, inclusive participa-tion, the ability to choose from a broader set of options, and ultimately, a stable and likely environment for vitality. This ef-fect trickles down into the com-munity as households experience reduced financial stress, all while increasing consumer spending and workplace productivity, reducing turnover, and therefore, costs overall.

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On The MoveRhonda Commando

The Algonquins of Pikwakana-gan First Nation have welcomed Rhonda Commando to the organization. Rhonda has a term position as the Administrative Assistant for the Child & Family Services/Prevention Services department.

Cathy McKay Ernie Villeneuve

Cathy McKay and Ernie Vil-leneuve will be filling the seats on council for Head, Clara and Maria Township. McKay and Villeneuve were two of four can-didates who had put their names forward to fill the vacancies. The seats became vacant when Jim Gibson and former Debbi Grills resigned earlier this year.

Don McCullough Don McCullough has officially retired as Butcher for the former Barry’s Bay Freshmart. Mc-Cullough has worked with the Freshmart for 50 years, and has seen the business through four different owners.

Brian LewisBrian Lewis has been appointed as the Manager of Operations for the City of Pembroke. Lewis fills the vacancy created by the departure of Doug Sitland. The Operations Department is the largest department tin the City of Pembroke. Lewis has been with the City of Pembroke or 15 years, including Supervisor of Roads and Fleet, and Supervisor of Capital Works.

Guy LongtinGuy Longtin, the Renfrew Fire Department Chief, has been appointed acting fire chief for Whitewater Region. Longtin takes over from firefighters Terry Moore and Roy Church who were appointed acting deputy fire chiefs earlier this year.

Kayla JankeKayla Janke has been appointed the new Emergency Informa-tion Officer for the Township of Laurentian Valley. Janke replaces Judith Jeffrey who is no longer employed by the municipality. Janke is also the Administrative/Council Clerk for Laurentian Valley.

Clayton JobsonClayton Jobson has been hired by the Township of Drummond North Elmsley as a Public Works Equipment Operator. Jobson began his employment Septem-ber 18.

Dave MayvilleDave Mayville is the new Team Co-ordinator for the Madawaska Valley Falcons Junior Hockey Club. Mayville has a long history in the hockey world, including two Memorial Cups, one Calder Cup and one Stanley Cup to his credit. The Falcons are owned by Gary Medwid.

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The Case For TheMinimum Wage Increase

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Quantitatively speaking, the report by The Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CAN-CEA) offers one perspective on the economic implications of the minimum wage hike, but the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) and the Na-tional Employment Law Project (NELP) provide alternatives. In contrast to CANCEA’s estimate of 185,000 jobs at risk (including potential new jobs not realized), the FAO analysis predicts 50,000 net losses in Ontario. The U.S. study by NELP, which looked at all of the federal minimum wage hikes between 1938 and 2009, concludes that “the results were clear: these basic economic indicators show no correlation between federal minimum-wage increases and lower employ-ment levels, even in industries that are most impacted by higher minimum wages. To the con-trary, in the substantial major-ity of instances (68 percent)

overall employment increased after a federal minimum-wage increase.” Although these find-ings do not exactly represent our case in Ontario, there is a need to examine all of the evidence available when making predic-tions about our economic future. However, none of these reports include one critical factor, which has been the key ingredient to my success as an owner – the entrepreneurial spirit. When we can see this challenge as a path-way forward to better business, communities, and quality of life for our neighbours, it transforms into an opportunity. My ques-tions to you today are simple – who will re-examine their busi-ness models to try and make the most of this change? Who will become better and more sustain-able as a result? In my mind, it is not either/or – it’s both. We can build our businesses and make a considerable impact on the wellbeing of our communities at the same time. We are entrepreneurs.

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Business News Around The ValleySRB Makes Investment

SRB Technologies of Pembroke has earned $234,800 from the Eastern Ontario Development Fund to support an additional investment of $1,330,500 to create 10 new jobs and help to retain 41 positions. SRB Tech-nologies produces self-luminous emergency lighting systems and exit signs that require no energy consumption. The funding will allow them to purchase new equipment, and allow the com-pany to expand its product range. The project is expected to be completed by December 2019.

Employees Earn Wage Increase

The City of Pembroke is giving all employees a 1.75 per cent wage increase starting January 2017 and then a two per cent increase starting January 2020. This applies to union and non-union employees.

Almonte Celtfest SavedOn August 29, the Almonte Celt-fest posted on their Facebook page that the event was in danger of not continuing due to the need for volunteers. Specifically, they were looking for individuals to assist with vendors, promotions and publicity, volunteers, site, fundraising, administration and employee supervision. Without those, and without an event chairperson, the event could not continue. The committee held a meeting on September, and re-ceived enough support from the community that the event is able to continue. The board members include: Gavin Donnelly and Brian O’Connell (Co-Chairs),

Susan Ryan (Promotions), Makayla Moore (Fundraising), Nathalie Cleroux (Artistic), Jared Young (Site), Tracy Fredericks (Vendors), Donna Cathcart (Sponsorships) and Nicole Ped-erson (Finance).

Whitewater Streetstrut Will Run Again In 2018

This summer’s Whitewater Street Strut event realized a profit of $9,136. The Township of Whitewater Region decided that $3,000 will go to the Musk-rat Watershed Council, $500 will go to Muskrat Minor Hockey and another $500 would go to the Cobden Civitan Club. The re-maining $5,000 will be held onto to help with next year’s costs.

Community Centre OpensThe Community Resources Centre of Killaloe has received a $34,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to help the move into the North Street Community Centre, which has now officially opened. The grant money was used to finish a garage and teaching kitchen.

Town Agreement With LASThe Town of Renfrew has made a marketing agreement with Local Authority Services (LAS) for property owners wishing to insure their sanitary or water lines. Water and sewer lines from the property to the home are the responsibility of the homeowner. The agreement allows LAS to use the Town of Renfrew logo on their correspondence, and in exchange provides as five per cent return to the municipality on any premiums they attract. The program has been reviewed

and approved by council, though the municipality is not requir-ing residents to insure water or sewer lines.

NAW QuestionnaireNorth Algona Wilberforce Town-ship is looking for input on an economic development ques-tionnaire. The municipality has a committee that is working on a community economic devel-opment strategy and they are looking to obtain feedback from business owners and residents about the direction they should be taking on the strategy. The deadline for returned question-naire is September 29, 2017. The survey can be found on the municipal website: www.nalgo-nawil.com

Fire Station Construction Underway

The City of Pembroke has offi-cially started construction at their new fire station, located near Holiday Inn Express in Pem-broke. The current fire hall was built in 1860 with an addition in 1963. The new facility is being built on City owned property and will be capable of support-ing 16 full-time and 20 volunteer firefighters, as well as hosting the City’s Emergency Opera-tions Centre. The new location provides the same response time as the current station, has enough space to allow for future growth, is in close proximity to major City arteries and is readily acces-sible to the public. The project budget is $5 million, and is fully funded by the City of Pembroke.

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Business News Around The Valley

Book Club

When employees thrive, the company thrives. Is your workplace working for you and your employees? Studies show that unhealthy work habits, like staring at computer screens and rushing through fast-food lunches are taking their toll in the form of increased absentee-ism, lost productivity, and higher insurance costs-but it doesn’t have to be that way. Companies such as Google, Apple, Aetna, and Johnson & Johnson have used innovative techniques to incorporate healthy habits and practices into the workday and into their culture-with impres-sive ROI. Packed with real-life examples and the latest research, The Healthy Workplace proves that it pays to invest in your people’s well-being and reveals how to: Create a healthier, more energizing environment - Reduce stress to enhance concentration - Inspire movement at work - Use choice architecture to encourage beneficial behaviors - Support better sleep - Heighten produc-tivity without adding hours to the workday Filled with tips for immediate improvement and guidelines for building a long-term plan, The Healthy Work-place will boost both employee well-being and the bottom line.

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Flower Factory MovingThe Flower Factory is moving to 177 Raglan Street South beside Renfrew Printing. The busi-ness will move from its current location at 166 Raglan Street at the end of October. The grand opening for the new location will be November 4, 2017.

Free Computer TrainingThe Training & Learning Centre of Renfrew County is offering free computer and public speak-ing training this fall. Computer training includes basic skills of setting up email and using email, internet searching, basic operational commands and more. Speaking classes can help with impromptu speaking, giving di-rections or instructions, or mak-ing presentations. The training is free. Call 613-628-1720 and ask for Sue or Rachel. Classes avail-able in Eganville, Barry’s Bay and Pikwakanagan.

5 BloomsThe Township of Madawaska Valley’s Communities in Bloom group has earned a five bloom rating for 2017. The committee also received a criteria award for landscape. The presentation was made in Lambton Shores on September 9.

Maplewood Country Store Moves

Maplewood Country Store has moved to their new lotion at

19512 Opeongo Line at the corner of Kelly Street in Barry’s Bay. The business is owned by Janice Cybulskie. The store car-ries handmade items and local and Ontario-made chocolate.

Bylaw For Past RatesThe Town of Petawawa has adopted a bylaw to set water and sewer rates for the past four years. The bylaw applies to rates for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Petawawa Seeks FundingThe Town of Petawawa has applied for provincial funding to create an Economic Devel-opment Strategy. They have allotted $40,000 for the strategy to be created. The goal of the strategy is to shape and position the economic potential for the community and guide municipal staff.

Business Asks For Compensation

Anthony’s Italian Grill in Pembroke is requesting com-pensation relating to the City of Pembroke’s lining of the sewer and lateral replacement at 133 Pembroke Street East. The City of Pembroke’s Planning Com-mittee will review the City’s report and contact the restaurant owner, Mr. Frank Galla, with their decision.

Councillor Pens LetterShelley Maika, a councilor for the Township of Madawaska valley, has written a letter to the Barry’s Bay Business Improve-

ment Area that the municipality has no intention of closing the Railway Station and Visitor’s Centre.

Youth Empowerment Speaker At AGM

Community Living Upper Ot-tawa Valley is welcoming Nick Foley to their Annual General Meeting. Foley will speak on empowering youth, and the event is open to the public. The AGM takes places on September 21 at 6:30pm. RSVP to Carol Ripley at: [email protected]

Johnston & Mackie DonatesJohnston & Mackie Insurance of Pembroke has donated $740 to the Pembroke Handi-Bus. The fundraising was a staff effort with funds raised matched by the business.

Fly-In Unique in CanadaAs the Pembroke & Area Air-port’s Fly-In approaches, more and more pilots are reaching out to the airport to let them know they plan to take part in the Can-ada 150 Fly-In. Inquiries have come in from Val d’Or, Quebec, Lachute, Quebec and the Greater Toronto and Ottawa region areas. The public is invited to attend. The event is free and runs on September 23 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. A chili lunch is avail-able for purchase with proceeds assisting with repaving the run-way. More details are available at: www.flycyta.ca

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It’s A Fact Ott Culvert – Township of Admason/BromleyThe replacement of Ott Culvert located on McGaghran Road, approximately 2.5 km north of Bulger Road is underway. Dur-ing construction McGaghran Road will be closed to all traffic between civic address numbers 892 and 966 McGaghran. A local detour is in effect via Pine Valley Road, Cobden Road and Micks-burg Road.Bulger Road and Mink Creek Culvert – Townships of Admas-ton/Bromley and North Algona WilberforceThe rehabilitation of Bulger Road from Highway 60 to Agnew Road, and Mink Creek Culvert will continue until late September. Bulger Road is closed at Mink Creek between civic address numbers 114 and 171. A local traffic detour is in effect via Highway 60, Pine Valley Road, and Agnew Road. A large vehicle detour is in effect through Eganville via Highway 60 and Highway 41. Byers Creek Culverts on Simp-son Pit Road – Township of Killaloe, Hagarty & RichardsThe rehabilitation of Byers Creek Culverts located on Simpson Pit Road is underway and will continue until late September. Simpson Pit Road is

closed south of Buck Hill Road for the installation of the culvert. Detours are in place via Round Lake Road and Highway 60.Westmeath Road and West-meath Culvert – Township of Whitewater RegionThe rehabilitation of Westmeath Road and Westmeath Culvert will continue until late Septem-ber. The road is restricted to local traffic only between Synton Street and Gore Line until mid-September. A detour will be in effect via Synton Street, Recre-ation Street and Gore Line.Claybank Bridge located on White Lake Road – Township of McNab/BraesideConstruction activities are ongo-ing at the Claybank Bridge on White Lake Road. Work will continue until the end of Novem-ber. The bridge is reduced to a single lane of traffic controlled

by automated traffic signals. There is a restriction to the maximum vehicle width of 3.5 metres. The lane restrictions will remain in effect for the remain-der of the construction season. Madawaska Street – ArnpriorTemporary road and lane clo-sures will be required on Mada-waska Street and Daniel Street. Detours and alternate routes will be in place for the remainder of the construction season. Lapasse Road and Nagels Cul-verts – Whitewater RegionThe rehabilitation of Lapasse Road from Lookout Road to Gore Line, and the replacement of Nagels Culverts is complete.River Road – McNab/Braeside The rehabilitation of River Road from Dochart Street to 600 metres west of Usborne Street is now complete.

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Locations worldwide 3,665

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200,000Kids who have gone to camp thanks to the Tim

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The cost for a coffee and a donut in 1964.

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Facts About Tim Hortons

Renfrew County Construction UpdateOngoing and completed projects in the region

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Tender Results Around The RegionBulky Waste Processing Ser-vices. Township of Killaloe, Hagarty & Richards. National Grinding:Regular C&D and Bulky Waste - $14,875 without HSTFlood Related C&D and Bulky Waste - $4400 without HSTAdditional C&D and Bulky Waste - $7.20/cu.mAdditional flood related C&D and Bulky Waste - $7.20/cu mSummers Tree Service Ltd., DBA Killaloe Wood Products:Regular C&D and Bulky Waste - $12,600Flood related C&D and Bulky Waste - $4,200 without HSTAdditional C&D and Bulky Waste - $10.00/cu.mAdditional flood related C&D and Bulky Waste - $10.00/cu.m Awarded to Summers.

Material Testing and Inspec-tion. Defence Construction Canada.Awarded to Exp Services Inc. of Ottawa, in the amount of $15,284.00.

Sanitary Force Main at Build-ing. Defence Construction Canada.Awarded to 168012 Canada inc. of Gatineau, QC, in the amount of $169,700.00.

Design to Construct Mezza-nine. Defence Construction Canada.Awarded to Jp2g Consultants Inc. of Pembroke, in the amount of $97,210.00.

SA2017-05 Screened Winter Sand. Township of South Al-gonquin.Awarded to R.J. Selle Sand & Gravel in the amount of of $28,781.10.

RFP No. ED-17-01 - Consult-ing Services for the Prepara-tion of an Economic Action Strategy.Town of Petawawa.MDB Insight - $38,435.00Amer & Assoc. - $33,500.00McSweeney - $36,875.00Awarded to MDB Insight.

PW-2017-04 - D.A Gillies Building Museum Rehabilita-tion Project. Town of Arnprior.Awarded to Lari Construction in the amount of $471,500.00.

T-17-13 - Reconstruction of Dunlop Street. City of Pembroke. Tender not awarded.

Contact No. 16-0473B - Instal-lation of the Outlet 18 Storm Sewer Connection.City of Pembroke.Do-All Const. - $214,258.73Eastway Contract. - $251,201.37Do-All bid rejected as tender requirements were not met. Ten-der was not awarded and will be re-tendered in 2018.

RFQ 2017-01 - Spray Foam Insulation to the Westmeath Garage. Towship of Whitewa-ter Region.Warm N’ Cozy - $19,662.00Pirie Insulation - $25,382.06Whitewater Foam - $32,205.00Awarded to Warm N’ Cozy.

MV2017-09 - Repair of the Barry’s Bay Wharf. Township of Madawaska Valley. Awarded to Zuracon Inc. in the amount of $32,500.00.

MV2017-10 - Repair of Mask Island Drive. Township of Madawaska Valley.Awarded to Greenwood Paving in the amount of $93,078.10.

RFQ - Perspective Engineering for Crooked Slide Park Walk-way. Madawaska Valley.Awarded to Dock Spot in the amount of $5,352.00.

2017-06 - Winter Sand. Town-ship of North Algona Wilber-force.Eastway Contract. - $14,740.00RJ Sell & Son - $13,380.00Awarded to RH Sell.

Tender 11-2017 - Plaunt Street Reconstruction - Phase 2.Town of Renfrew.Cavanagh - $3,337,332.59Bonnechere Ex. - $3,272,241.22Awarded to Bonnechere Exca-vating.

Recyclable Material Collection Services. Town of Renfrew.Canadian Waste - $189,435.89Beaumen - $176,902.04Awarded to Beaumen.

Tender 10-2017 - Supply of Multi-Purpose Municipal Tractor. Town of Renfrew.Cubex Ltd. - $154,800.69Holder Tractors - $141,908.79Joe Johnson Bid A - $151,533.00Joe Johnson Bid B - $138,651.00Joe Johnson Bid C - $134,131.00Awarded to Joe Johnson in the amount of $138,651.00.

MV2017-08 - Diesel Powered Tandem Plow Truck. Township of Madawaska Valley. Awarded to Cornwall Freightlin-er for a 2018 Freightliner Model 1214SD Truck and Plow in the amount of $242,340.43.

Installation of Rink Seal Pro at the Paul J. Yakabuski Com-munity Centre. Township of Madawaska Valley.Awarded to CIMCO in the amount of $10,668.00.

Sole Source Phase 4 Riverfront Estates Parkland Work.Municipality of Mississippi Mills.Granular and paving work awarded to Crain’s Construction in the amount of $15,840.00.Grading, soil and seeding, tree/brush removal and tree planting awarded to Parkway Landscap-ing in the amount of $83,500.00.

Council Remuneration Review.Municipality of Mississippi Mills.Awarded to Allan and Partners LLP in the amount of $2,500.

PW 2017-12 – Fraser Road Rehabilitation/ReconstructionHorton Township and Town-ship of McNab/Braeside. B.R. Fulton - $439, 342.31R.W. Tomlinson - $602, 856.13Smiths Const. - $540, 197.07Cavanaugh Con. - $527, 359.09Awarded to B.R. Fulton.

For full tender results, and ten-ders with results pending, visit

www.ovbusiness.com

Current Tenders

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TENDERS

Supply and Place of Granular “M” Quarry Source Trail Surface

-----Snow Removal

-----Rooftop Air Handling Unit

Replacement and Roof Repairs-----

Stamford Drive Reconstruction-----

Light Rescue Truck-----

McGee Street Lift Station Upgrades

-----External Auditing Services

-----Supply and Delivery of Pumper Tanker Truck

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Townline Lift Station and Mackay Lift Station Upgrades

-----Town Hall Exterior

Stone Repairs-----

Water Treatment Plant Development

-----Council Chambers

Microphone System-----

Design and Build of a Public Works Facility

-----Municipal Website Redesign

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Municipal Law Enforcement Officer/Animal Control

-----2018 Maintenance Contract

-----2018 Summer Flowers

-----Granular Materials & Other

Service, Lime Kiln Road-----

Engineering Consulting Services Drainage Plan Humphries Road

FOR SALE

Sale of Surplus Vehicles (Mississippi Mills)

Tenders and results are posted online at: www.ovbusiness.com

A Note About Tenders:Ottawa Valley Business contacts municipalities once a week for any active tenders they have available. We also visit their websites in case they have been unable to provide us with any tenders. We also contact the municipalities for results from the posted tenders. If there is a tender or a tender result that we have missed, please let us know and we will follow up with the appropriate agency.

Province of Ontario Making Business Easier

The Government of Ontario has introduced legislation to make it easier for businesses to grow and create more jobs. The Cutting Unnecessary Red Tape Act, 2017, if passed, would help build a more modern regulatory environment by streamlining regulations. Proposed measures include:

Reducing Regulatory CostsRequiring all ministries to offset every dollar of new administra-tive costs to business by remov-ing $1.25 of old and unnecessary costs.

Streamlining Compliance Ensuring that undue burdens aren’t placed on small businesses when new or amended regula-tions are introduced.

Standards AlignmentIncreasing harmonization with other jurisdictions and adopt-

ing international or national standards when developing or reviewing regulations.

Rewarding Good Actors: Recognizing businesses that have a good compliance record and lowering their costs by re-ducing requirements, such as the number of inspections.

E-Transmission Guarantee: Providing businesses the option to electronically submit any required documentation to the Government of Ontario. Other highlights include: providing a faster way to get a pesticide licence by moving online and updating and reform-ing corporate and commercial law statutes and ensuring access to the information through an online modern business registra-tion system.

Minister Says Wage Increase Is Election Tactic

The Toronto Star is reporting that the propose Ontario labour reforms, including increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour are closer to reality. In addition, the Star reported that Labour Minister Kevin Flynn said that the Liberals plan to use the labour changes to campaign against the Conservatives in the 2018 election.

Hospitals Need More MoneyThe Ontario Hospital Associa-tion (OHA) says that hospitals need more money than what has been budgeted for in order to ensure timely access to services for patients. This summer, wait times for patients admitted through emergency departments hit the highest monthly level re-corded since the province started measuring wait times nine years ago. Many of the province’s larg-est hospitals reported occupancy levels exceeding 100 per cent.

New Ontario RidingThe Government of Ontario is taking steps to create additional ridings in Northern Ontario. The

proposal would create the ridings of Kiiwetinoong, Mushkegowuk, Timmins, and Kenora-Rainy River. If passed, there would be a total of four ridings in Ontario’s far north, where currently there are only two. There are currently 11 provincial ridings in Northern Ontario, and a total of 122 in the province.

Provincial Budget $140 Billion

Public Accounts of Ontario shows Ontario’s deficit for last year was $991 million. This is $3.3 billion lower than what the province projected in the 2016 budget and $0.5 billion lower than the interim projection in the 2017 budget. The province indi-cates they are on track to balance the budget this year, in 2017-18. The province was able to see a budget increase of $2.2 billion this year for a total budget of $140.7 billion. The province has spent $141.7 billion. The interest on the province of Ontario debt is $11.7 billion.

Provincial NewsYou Should Know

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By: Jennifer [email protected] This past weekend I worked at our church supper. My job was selling raffle tickets, which meant I got to see everyone who attended the supper twice - once on the way in and once on the way out. It was a great opportu-nity to observe people.

About Church Suppers So, here’s the thing about a church supper: it’s completely not what you would think it would be. It doesn’t matter if you belong to the host church or know someone who is - you don’t even have to go to church; a church supper is a commu-nity supper. We served young adults, older adults and a lot of in-between adults - almost 400 to be exact. People came in singles and pairs and fours and eights. There is no protocol for a church supper - if you’re in the area, just drop by. For a highly structured industry like “church,” a drop-in unannounced dinner seems like it wouldn’t fit. And yet, 20+ churches in our region make it

fit just fine. Sometimes what you think and what you know is not always the same thing.

Volunteers It’s no big surprise that church suppers have plenty of volun-teers. What was more interesting to me was that the right vol-unteers were in the right roles. When I was recruited that I was initially asked to be a server. I told them it was quite possible that no one in the world was a worse server than I was. I offered to clean dishes, take out garbage - anything but serve food or tea and coffee. So, they found a spot for me to be (the raffle table) and moved the person from that sta-tion into the serving role. I men-tion this because the organization saw the big picture first - attract-ing new people in this event to keep it sustainable. New people aren’t going to return if they’re in a role they don’t want to be in. People enjoy volunteering when they can contribute in a way that suits their personality. Focus on the big picture and be flexible enough to make it happen.

The Experience The day before the church sup-per, I had stood in line to be seat-ed at a restaurant and I couldn’t help but compare the experi-ences. The people in line at the restaurant were rushed, rude and demanding. It was a Friday,

and people can get like that on a Friday. But the location didn’t help the situation. The music was loud, the servers nearly ran - you felt rushed and anxious just standing there. Compare that to this line of people - certainly lon-ger than the restaurant line - and they were calm, relaxed, laugh-ing and chatting with strangers. It was like night and day! There was no music and when servers came outside, they walked and stopped to talk with people in the lineup as well. Now, I understand there is a difference between restaurants and church halls, but both are re-sponsible for the experience they create for customers. Everything contributes to the experience you want someone to have with you. This was my third church sup-per volunteer experience. One was in freezing cold weather, one was in a small tsunami rain storm and one was in the most beautiful summer day you could imagine. And you know what? The people and their experiences were the same. That’s how a solid plan, with the right people in the right positions, can make a great impact.

Jennifer is the owner of Forward Think-ing Marketing Agency. Her column appears every issue.

Church Supper MarketingWhat you could implement in your business

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