http://www.scribd.com/people/view/358856-james This a feed for documents on Scribd written by NNL-TBay 30 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:46:15 GMT Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:46:15 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3590753/Andrew-Foulds-newsletter-June081 Current River Ward – Newsletter Andrew Foulds, Councillor Current River Ward Current River Ward – Budget Hilights • • • • • • • • • New fencing at Centennial Park Boulevard Lake clean up (dredging) Trowbridge Falls re-development for larger vehicles Trowbridge Falls/Centennial Park – Park/Forest management plan Electrical upgrade at Boulevard lake Current River playfield diamonds infield work and backstop upgrades Tennis court repairs at the North End Community Centre Current River trail connecting the existing trail from dam towards the mouth of the Current River Community Services Recycling Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:46:15 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3590753/Andrew-Foulds-newsletter-June081 http://www.scribd.com/doc/3588634/Thunder-Bay-Annual-Report C i t y o f t h u n d e r B ay Annual Report 2007 *Life–and business–is better here! Key Facts Population 109,140 Number of Households 49,023 Land area 328.5 sq km Population Density 332.3 per sq km Waterfront 52 km City’s Annual Budget Operating Capital Total A+ Stable $251,885,700 $ 29,868,200 $281,753,900 City’s Credit Rating Top employers City of Thunder Bay Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Lakehead District School Board Government of Ontario St. Joseph’s Care Group Lakehead University Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board Bowater Confederation College Government o Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:05:06 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3588634/Thunder-Bay-Annual-Report http://www.scribd.com/doc/3516481/green-shift-book-en Building a Canadian Economy for the 21st Century **Table of Contents A Message from Stéphane Dion Executive Summary Introduction The climate change crisis A tax system in need of reform Putting a national price on pollution A growing consensus How it works Smart tax cuts Personal tax reductions Additional support Business tax reductions 2 4 12 14 17 20 21 24 26 30 31 33 36 37 38 39 40 42 The Plan Carbon tariff Contingency offset Tools for Canadians Costing Conclusion *A Message from Stéphane Dion The Liberal Green Shift plan is as powerful Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:23:35 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3516481/green-shift-book-en http://www.scribd.com/doc/3219889/ForestryReportHofC HOUSE OF COMMONS CANADA CANADA’S FOREST INDUSTRY: RECOGNIZING THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Report of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources Leon Benoit, MP Chair JUNE 2008 39th PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION *The Speaker of the House hereby grants permission to reproduce this document, in whole or in part for use in schools and for other purposes such as private study, research, criticism, review or newspaper summary. Any commercial or other use or reproduction of this publication requires the express prior written authorization of the Speaker of the House of Commons. If this document c Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:49:52 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3219889/ForestryReportHofC http://www.scribd.com/doc/3077456/Kennedyletter * Fri, 23 May 2008 18:15:55 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3077456/Kennedyletter http://www.scribd.com/doc/3024910/Proposed-Property-Standards-Bylaw Proposed Property Standards By-law  Take Notice This proposed property standards by-law has received 2 readings at Council’s May 12, 2008 meeting and is scheduled for further discussion at its May 26th 2008 Committee of the Whole of Council Meeting with possible consideration of enacting later in the evening at the Regular Meeting of Council. By-law No. _____________ Being a Property Standards By-law For The Corporation of the Municipality of Shuniah *Proposed Property Standards By-law  TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1............................................................................... Mon, 19 May 2008 21:12:10 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/3024910/Proposed-Property-Standards-Bylaw http://www.scribd.com/doc/2950869/Case-Study-Recovery-of-Species-at-Risk BACKGROUNDER Recovery of Species at Risk Case Study 1 The previous Endangered Species Act (1971) set the stage for forest management to effectively manage Species at Risk (and all species) habitat in Ontario. This was more clearly defined by the Crown Forest Sustainability Act (CFSA), which mandates the conservation of all biological diversity, and the Environmental Assessment declaration Order (2003). Example - Caribou Habitat management practices in place using the most progressive guidelines in the country have been practiced in Northwestern Ontario since 1994. Management practices were put Mon, 12 May 2008 22:35:31 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2950869/Case-Study-Recovery-of-Species-at-Risk http://www.scribd.com/doc/2885860/convapr08-pdc Report to Convocation April 24, 2008 Professional Development & Competence Committee Committee Members Laurie Pawlitza(Chair) Constance Backhouse (Vice-Chair) Mary Louise Dickson (Vice-Chair) Alan Silverstein (Vice-Chair) Robert Aaron Jennifer Halajian Susan Hare Laura Legge Daniel Murphy Judith Potter Nicholas Pustina Heather Ross Purposes of Report: Decision Prepared by the Policy Secretariat (Sophia Sperdakos, 416-947-5209) *TABLE OF CONTENTS For Decision Lakehead University proposal for the establishment of a Faculty of Law ........................... TAB A (Materials provided by Lakeh Mon, 05 May 2008 21:50:40 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2885860/convapr08-pdc http://www.scribd.com/doc/2877941/Common-Voice-update-to-NOMA-Board-Nov16-2007-ppt Forging the Future …creating a common voice for Northwestern Ontario *towards a Common Voice Status Report NOMA Board Nov 16, 07 *PROCESS • NOMA Membership Mandate *PROCESS • RESOLVED THAT the NOMA delegates …approve the principles of the “Forging The Future” document *PROCESS • RESOLVED THAT NOMA authorize the Board and Executive to take action to create a partnership with as many groups and organizations as possible in Northwestern Ontario with the goal of creating a common voice to talk with other orders of government on issues dealing with the economy; *PROCESS • RESOLVED THAT First N Sun, 04 May 2008 22:19:42 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2877941/Common-Voice-update-to-NOMA-Board-Nov16-2007-ppt http://www.scribd.com/doc/2677355/NOACC-Northern-Growth-Plan-overview-April-23 PLACES TO GROW : Better choices. Brighter Future. Developing a Growth Plan for Northern Ontario Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce Spring Meeting, Geraldton April 25, 2008 PLACES TO GROW : Better choices. Brighter Future. Public Infrastructure Renewal/Northern Development & Mines CONFIDENTIAL 1 *PLACES TO GROW : Better choices. Brighter Future. Northern Ontario Growth  Announced in May 2007 Plan   2nd plan to be developed under Places to Grow Act Focus on ways to support a globally competitive region: • Leveraging existing economic/industry assets and strengths to gr Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:46:16 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2677355/NOACC-Northern-Growth-Plan-overview-April-23 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2638751/080423Notice-of-NonCompliance-with-Direction-to-sign-HSAA ** Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:09:12 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2638751/080423Notice-of-NonCompliance-with-Direction-to-sign-HSAA http://www.scribd.com/doc/2596324/Letter-to-Premier-Dalton-McGuinty-on-KI6 April 22, 2008 Honourable Dalton McGuinty Premier - PREMIER AND PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL Legislative Bldg Rm 281 Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A1A1 Fax 416-325-9895 Dear Premier Dalton McGuinty, RE: This Earth Day Free Bob Lovelace and the KI Six We support the right of a community to say NO to mineral exploration and mining projects that threaten the health of people and ecosystems in Ontario. In particular we support the rights of Aboriginal Peoples to protect their lands, as confirmed by the Supreme Court of Canada. Recently, retired Algonquin chief and university professor Bob Lovelace was sen Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:13:13 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2596324/Letter-to-Premier-Dalton-McGuinty-on-KI6 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2591846/0421-searchaffidavit-part2 ******************** Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:22:53 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2591846/0421-searchaffidavit-part2 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2591833/0421-searchaffidavit-part1 **************************************************** Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:20:18 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2591833/0421-searchaffidavit-part1 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2447370/Bill-39-MPP-Bill-Mauros-Private-Members-Bill 1ST SESSION, 39TH LEGISLATURE, ONTARIO 57 ELIZABETH II, 2008 1re SESSION, 39e LÉGISLATURE, ONTARIO 57 ELIZABETH II, 2008 Bill 39 Projet de loi 39 An Act to promote the purchase of mass transit vehicles that are made in Canada Loi favorisant l’achat de véhicules de transport en commun fabriqués au Canada Mr. Mauro M. Mauro Private Member’s Bill Projet de loi de député 1st Reading 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Royal Assent March 18, 2008 1re lecture 2e lecture 3e lecture Sanction royale 18 mars 2008 Printed by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario Imprimé par l’Assemblée lég Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:56:18 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2447370/Bill-39-MPP-Bill-Mauros-Private-Members-Bill http://www.scribd.com/doc/2433404/Municipal-Efficiency-April-22008 Toward more efficient municipal government in Canada THE TAXPAYER Part 1: Municipalities a growing force Guest Commentary by Bruce Hollands Municipalities – a growing force, a growing concern In Canada, the power of municipalities continues to grow, something that could have serious effects on taxpayers if left unchecked. Several landmark court decisions – some that include the Supreme Court of Canada – have granted municipalities greater discretionary authority and operating freedom. Memoranda of Understanding signed by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the Association Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:58:02 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2433404/Municipal-Efficiency-April-22008 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2418547/Platinex-Letter-to-Justice-Smith-on-KI Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:39:46 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2418547/Platinex-Letter-to-Justice-Smith-on-KI http://www.scribd.com/doc/2412849/PLATINEX-INC-and-KITCHENUHMAYKOOSIB-INNINUWUG COURT FILE NO.: 06-0271 DATE: 2008-03-17 ONTARIO SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE B E T W E E N: PLATINEX INC. ) ) Neal J. Smitheman and Tracy A. Pratt, for the Plaintiff 2008 CanLII 11049 (ON S.C.) ) Plaintiff ) ) - and ) ) KITCHENUHMAYKOOSIB INNINUWUG ) FIRST NATION, DONNY MORRIS, JACK ) MCKAY, CECILIA BEGG, SAMUEL ) MCKAY, JOHN CUTFEET, EVELYN ) QUEQUISH, DARRYL SAINNAWAP, ENUS MCKAY, ENO CHAPMAN, RANDY ) ) NANOKEESIC, JANE DOE, JOHN DOE ) and PERSONS UNKNOWN Defendants ) ) ) ) AND BY WAY OF COUNTERCLAIM: ) ) KITCHENUHMAYKOOSIB INNINUWUG ) FIRST NATION, DONNY MORRIS, JACK ) MCKAY, CECILIA BEGG, S Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:20:40 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2412849/PLATINEX-INC-and-KITCHENUHMAYKOOSIB-INNINUWUG http://www.scribd.com/doc/2402268/2007-BMA-Report-Thunder-Bay *Municipal Study 2007 Table of Contents TAB PAGE NUMBER DESCRIPTION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 2 1 6 INTRODUCTION MUNICIPAL PROFILE • Population •% Statistics (1996-estimated 2006) of Dwellings Built Before and After 1986 (NEW) • % of Dwellings Requiring Major Repair (NEW) • Land Area and Density • Assessment Per Capita • Change in Unweighted Assessment 2004-2007 • Assessment Composition By Class • Consolidated Unweighted Assessment (Residential vs. Non-Residential) • Shift in Tax Burden—Unweighted to Weighted Residential Assessment • Building Permit Values/Activity 3 43 MUNIC Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:11:18 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2402268/2007-BMA-Report-Thunder-Bay http://www.scribd.com/doc/2324266/The-Rosehart-Report Northwestern Ontario: Preparing For Change Northwestern Ontario Economic Facilitator Report Dr. Robert G. Rosehart February 2008 **NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO: PREPARING FOR CHANGE FEBRUARY 2008 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The nature of this undertaking was very much dependent on the willingness of others to be open and candid about the economic realities and opportunities for Northwestern Ontario. The willingness of people to give freely of their time, to assemble their thoughts, to travel to meetings -sometimes over long distances on cold and icy evenings-- speaks strongly about the interest in creating a Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:55:42 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2324266/The-Rosehart-Report http://www.scribd.com/doc/2308513/ThunderBayStrategicPlan Strategic Plan 2007-2010 B u i l d i n g o n T h e n e w F o u n d aT ion The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay, January 23, 2008 *Our COmmunity’s VisiOn* Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We will create a positive climate for growing a diversified economy driven by world-class information technology and skilled human resources. We value our high quality of life and will promote a healthy community that provides economic opportunity Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:04:21 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2308513/ThunderBayStrategicPlan http://www.scribd.com/doc/2298348/North-of-Superior-Training-Board-2008-Tops-Report Trends OppOrTuniTies priOriTies RepoRT a member of Top Januar y 2008 Champions of Ontario’s Local Labour Market Solutions *North Superior Training Board/Comité de formation du Nord Supérieur For further information please contact: Marg Scott, Executive Director North Superior Training Board/Comité de formation du Nord Supérieur 215 Red River Road, Suite 201 - Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1A5 Phone: (807) 346-2940 • Toll Free: 1-888-800-8893 • Fax: (807) 344-5464 Email: mscott@nstb.on.ca • www.nstb.on.ca is funded by The views expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect tho Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:35:18 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2298348/North-of-Superior-Training-Board-2008-Tops-Report http://www.scribd.com/doc/2283662/Thunder-Bay-Prince-Arthurs-Landing-Executive-Summary Prince Arthur’s Landing at Marina Park EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Master Site Plan & Urban Design Guidelines bmi pace Brook Mcllroy Planning & Urban Design / Pace Architects May, 2007 Prepared for the City of Thunder Bay May 2007 *Potential upper floor plan for the residential and hotel components of the mixed-use buildings. Potential ground floor plan for the mixed-use buildings, with public uses along the active facades and parking against the tracks. 25 Executive Summary - Master Site Plan and Urban Design Guidelines *5.5 Schematic Building Designs Outlined below are the preliminary desi Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:54:13 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2283662/Thunder-Bay-Prince-Arthurs-Landing-Executive-Summary http://www.scribd.com/doc/2281028/Thunder-Bay-Waterfront-Master-Plan Prince Arthur’s Landing at Marina Park EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Master Site Plan & Urban Design Guidelines May, 2007 **Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction 1.1 Project Introduction 1.2 Document Structure 1.3 Developing a New Mixed-Use Community 1 1 1 2 Section 2: Design Principles Section 3: Master Plan Considerations 3.1 Design Opportunities 3.1 Design Constraints 4 6 6 7 Section 4: Master Site Plan Summary 4.1 Rendering of Prince Arthur’s Landing 4.2 Master Site Plan 4.3 Summary of Expanded Park Area 4.4 Summary of Recommended Uses and Locations 8 8 10 12 14 Section 5: Urban Desig Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:06:05 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2281028/Thunder-Bay-Waterfront-Master-Plan http://www.scribd.com/doc/2279560/skateboardingcoalition Superior Skatepark Coalition Waterfront Skatepark Proposal www.SuperiorSkatepark.com *Who Are We? We are a coalition of skateboarders, bikers, parents, and friends in partnership with the City of Thunder Bay who have come together to encourage active and safe participation in alternative sports. *Who Are We? Since we began almost two years ago, our focus has been: 1. Positive participation in alternative sports through mutual support and respect. 2. Planning, fundraising and building a new, all-concrete, professionallydesigned and built skate/BMX park for everyone. Coalition Halloween Bash Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:05:19 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2279560/skateboardingcoalition