There’s still time for local organizations to submit applications to the City of North Bay’s Event Hosting Program.

Though there is uncertainty as to what pandemic-related restrictions may be in place in the coming months, the City is continuing to encourage local organizations that may still be planning to host not-for-profit conferences, meetings, sports tournaments or other special events this year to apply for funding under the program prior to the Feb. 26 deadline.  

The program supports community groups by providing funding to help offset event-hosting costs for events that result in a significant community impact and present the opportunity to showcase and promote North Bay.

Applications will be evaluated and scored by a Review Committee, consisting of representatives of North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce and the City’s Economic Development and Community Development and Growth departments. A scoring system will be used to determine the impact of the event on the community and help guide the Committee in determining the funding status of each application.

It is important to note that applications received after the Feb. 26 deadline will only be considered if there are remaining program funds.

All interested groups are encouraged to apply. Please note that the application deadline for 2022 events will be Oct. 15 and that a call for applications for events to be held next year will be issued in the fall. 

For program information visit: https:

www.northbay.ca/our-community/festivals-events/event-hosting-program/

The City of North Bay has issued a Request for Pre-qualification (RFPQ) to pre-qualify general contractors for the construction of a new community and recreation centre at the existing Steve Omischl Sports Complex on Lakeshore Drive.

The purpose of the RFPQ is to shortlist general contractors with qualifications and experience to manage and oversee the construction of the facility, featuring dual-pad ice surfaces, a walking track, multi-use change rooms to service year-round activities and a multi-purpose community hall.

The pre-qualification process is the first step in the procurement process for the potential construction of the new community centre.  Based on the evaluation of responses, qualified respondents will be eligible to participate in an invitational second-stage competitive process for the potential construction of the new community centre.  A pre-qualification stage of a procurement process is commonly used for construction projects of this scale.

As previously communicated through the deliberations and passing of the 2021 capital budget, the second-stage (tendering) of the procurement process will be initiated upon final direction from Council.

The submission deadline for the pre-qualification for the North Bay Community Centre General Contractors is March 15, 2021. For more information about the RFQ please visit:

https://cityofnorthbay.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en

The City of North Bay and the Municipal Heritage Committee is inviting all residents to reflect on the local history, heritage and people that have shaped the community the province marks Ontario Heritage Week 2021, which runs Feb. 15-21.

During Ontario Heritage Week, residents are encouraged to browse the catalogue of local properties with heritage significance available on the Heritage Committee’s website at www.northbay.ca/heritage.

The Municipal Heritage Committee looks forward to continuing its work in 2021. Activities include recognizing Burrows Country Store with a Century of Service Award and unveiling a new Heritage Site Plaque at Jack Garland Airport, once COVID-19 regulations permit.

The committee would also like to take this opportunity to announce the winners of the 2019/2020 Youth Photography Contest. Submissions were adjudicated based on the quality and the explanation of the heritage significance to the youth. The following prizes were awarded:

First place – Aerynn – The Walls

A runner up – Erika – Art of the Times

The North Bay Municipal Heritage Committee is made up of community volunteers appointed by North Bay City Council.  Established in 1996, the Committee’s mandate is to advise and assist Council on matters related to heritage places and buildings.

The Corporation of the Municipality of Callander

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT 2021 WATER / WASTEWATER BUDGET AND OF MEETING TO REVIEW DRAFT GENERAL RATEPAYERS BUDGET 

Please be advised that the Council of the Municipality of Callander intends to adopt the Water & Wastewater Budget By-law 2021-1685 at the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.  Council also intends to consider the draft 2021 General Ratepayers’ Budget at a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held virtually from the Council Chambers at 280 Main Street N, Callander and the public will be able to view these virtual meetings via internet. Please visit www.mycallander.ca for details on how to access the meeting. For more information, please contact the Municipal Office, phone: 705-752-1410, or email clerk@callander.ca.

Register for Free Dancing with Parkinsons classes in Quinte Ballet’s Studios and on Zoom every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30am at 196 Palmer Road, Belleville. Classes designed for people with Parkinsons and mobility issues – all levels and abilities welcome. Contact danceparkinsonsqbsc@gmail.com or call 613-962-9274 X25 to register.