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Notice of Public Open House - A Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 287 Bayshore Drive - Edgehill Park

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Minutes

Midland Seniors Council

Meeting held on May 21, 2015

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Minutes

Huronia Airport Commission

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Letter

County of Simcoe

Meeting held on April 23, 2015 10-Year Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy

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Letter

Hof van Twente

Thank you letter re. gift of painting of the port of Midland

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Letter

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Letter

Request 2015-7 EDCNS is hosting a complimentary Prosperity Summit: Celebrating Growth in North Simcoe

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Flyer

Clerk Fay to H. Freitag Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe Foundation for the Study of Processes of Government of Canada - Forum for Young

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Card

Ms. J. Gagnon

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Release

County of Simcoe

Thank you letter re. retirement gift. Paramedic Services Week shines light on essential lifesaving protocols and programs

Forum sessions and application for participation

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND

NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 287 Bayshore Drive - Edgehill Park TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, and Section 8 of the Town’s Official Plan - Public Involvement and Consultation the Town of Midland will hold a Public Open House on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 575 Dominion Avenue to consult with the public regarding a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment respecting a portion of Edgehill Park at 287 Bayshore Drive. The Council of the Town of Midland passed a Resolution to enter into a long term lease with Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care and CHIGAMIK Community Health Centre for approximately 1.1 hectares of the 4.2 hectare parcel of Town lands located at 287 Bayshore Drive, known locally as Edgehill Park and legally described as Part Lot 108, Concession 2 and being Lots 16 to 19, Registered Plan 166 and Lots 16 to 20, Registered Plan 349. The attached Location Map shows the location of Edgehill Park and the location of the 1.1 hectares of land proposed for the long term lease and land use change. Waypoint and CHIGAMIK are proposing a new 3716 to 4645 square metre, two storey, Health Care Hub building on the subject lands. The proposed Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law are to redesignate and rezone the 1.1 hectares of the property from OPEN SPACE in the Town’s Official Plan and Open Space Zone - OS and Residential Zone – R3 in Zoning By-law 2004-90 to the EMPLOYMENT AREA and Institutional Zone – I in order to facilitate the long term lease and development of the site. Any person wishing further information or clarification with regard to the proposed Amendments or to arrange to inspect the file should contact the Planning and Building Services Department at (705)526-4275, extension 2215. If you are submitting letters, faxes, emails, presentations or other communications with the Town concerning these amendments, you should be aware that your name and the fact you communicated with the Town will become part of the public record. The Town will also make your communication and any personal information in it available to the public, unless you expressly request the Town to remove it. Any person may attend the Open House and make comments and suggestions respecting this matter. This is an Open House format where you may speak directly with Staff and representatives of Waypoint and Chigamik regarding the proposed amendments and the proposed Health Care Hub building. No presentation is scheduled as part of the Open House. A formal Public Meeting under the Planning Act will be scheduled and advertised at a later date in order for the Town to obtain additional comments and input on the proposed Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law prior to a decision of Council. If you wish to be notified of the decision of Council of the Town of Midland in respect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and/or proposed Zoning By-law Amendment you must make a written request to the Clerk of the Town of Midland, 575 Dominion Avenue, Midland, Ontario,

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L4R 1R2, or e-mail your request to [email protected] indicating the File No. OPA-02-15 and/or File No. ZBA-03-15. Dated at the Town of Midland this 28th day of May, 2015. Andrea D. Fay Clerk

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MIDLAND SENIORS COUNCIL THURSDAY May 21, 2015 10 – 11:30 am North Simcoe Sports and Rec Centre Attendees:

Elizabeth O’Connor Douglas Campbell John Kurvink Margaret Hamelin Lise Bogad Frieda Baldwin Regrets: Barbara Barger Richard Wackerlin Jonathan Main

Guest:

Chris Archer, Chigamik seniors’ program

Declarations of pecuniary interest: none reported Minutes of April 16, 2015 Correction: Barb & Lise (not June) discussed suggestions re. Senior’s Month. Moved by Lise seconded by Doug to adopt the minutes as corrected. Chigamik Health Link Program Chris Archer introduced a 1 year Ministry of Health project, with the potential of an extension. It’s an identification process of the highest users (top 5 percent) of health services, which uses upward of 65% of the health care spent. In this area, the top 1 percent use 25% of the resources. Suggestions may be to keep these individuals out of emerg services by offering a “system navigator” (i.e. someone to help them navigate the system once the goals of the patient are understood). To date, they have 11 patients interviewed locally. Learning has been huge so far. A care plan will be developed with the patient and health care providers. Doug Campbell enquired whether the outcomes from the process from other geographical areas can be applied in our area. Chris responded that they would like to identify the top users first, understand their needs, and then look at other areas for “best practices” to assist them. Chris is looking for a way to have a conversation about the program and whether the questionnaire for the June lunch could incorporate something about Health Link. Report from Councillor Jonathan Main Councillor Main’s report was e-mailed to all, prior to the meeting. Councillor Main forwarded Richard's earlier email about declaring June as “Seniors Appreciation month” to council members and the mayor agreed to decree it as such. Jonathan is not sure how the announcement will be made, but council will certainly make the

announcement and celebrate all the great things our Seniors do for our community. Jonathan will follow up with the Mayor about the specifics. Councillor Main plans to attend the Seniors Lunch in June. Request from Accessibility Committee May 28 workshops on Independent Living: morning session is for individuals, the evening one is for businesses. June Seniors Month Seniors Month Banner requires some clips and sewing and should be ready end of day today. Cost: TBD (but less than $500) Elizabeth contacted Mayor MacKay about recognition of Seniors Month which may include an announcement at a council meeting, messages on the 3 electronic message boards, publication in the Town of Midland News page in the Midland Mirror. June 23 Seniors Lunch Time: noon – 2:30 PM Theme: Midland, an Age Friendly Community? Menu: wraps, salad, coffee, tea, cookies prepared by Askennonia Confirmed speakers (5-10 minutes each):  Wes Crown: about the Midland Bay Landing and the Downtown Improvement Plan and how age friendly initiatives are considered.  Susan MacDonald, Executive Director of Community Reach about their services and the gaps that exist in the community.  Jill Tettmann, CEO of the LHIN, about how the LHIN is preparing for the aging community. Agenda: 11:30 AM - Door open 12 noon - Lunch 12:45 PM: guest speakers 1:30 PM: questionnaire Askennonia quoted $750 for lunches for 100. Food will be sponsored by Jill Tettmann CEO of the LHIN. We will print 150 tickets, to be provided at no charge at the NSRCC. If after week 2, we need more tickets, we will print more tickets. People should call to register or pick up tickets. Lunch is for Midland residents, but others are welcome too. Elizabeth agreed to order the tickets. Flyers: Elizabeth to send out sample from last year. Margaret knows a volunteer who may be willing to make a 2015 flyer. Flyers will be posted at YMCA, Askennonia, NSRCC, Library, churches, local stores, etc. E-mail lists: use of Askennonia’s and North Simcoe Fundraisers Network e-mail lists. Lise to check with Barb if she still has an e-mail list from last year’s attendants. Age friendly questionnaire: draft questions provided by Richard were discussed and reworded as needed. Questionnaires will be put at tables at the beginning of the luncheon.

Greeters: Lise, Doug, Frieda (all to wear badges) MC’ing: Richard Wackerlin Thank speakers: Judy Finances: John to track expenses and check with the Town of Midland treasurer of how to pay the expenses. Next meeting date: (tentatively - TBC) June 18, 2015, at 10 AM at the NSSRC Motion to adjourn by .Doug at 11:20 AM.

HURONIA AIRPORT COMMISSION Minutes of the April Regular Meeting April 23, 2015 7:00P.M. At the Huronia Airport Administration Building In Attendance:

Terry Gibbons Roy Ellis George MacDonald Dan LaRose Adam Rigden Don Copper John E. Smith, Airport Manager Eric Duffy, Minute Taker Jackie Maurice

Absent:

Gibb Wishart

Agenda: Motion: Moved by Commissioner Copper and seconded by Commissioner MacDonald that the agenda be accepted as amended Carried Minutes: Motion: Moved by Commissioner Rigden and seconded by Commissioner Ellis that the minutes for the March meeting be accepted Carried Correspondence: -Email from Alex Kolodziej, -Doug Taylor, Tiny Township, -Martin Sirois, Environment Canada -Karen Desroches, Town of Midland -TD Commercial Banking Center -Huronia Land Conservancy -Marc Villeneuve, Town Of Midland -Roy Ellis and Sharon Vegh -Dean Ruffilli-Melanie Drouin, Transport Canada

Concerning Forest Assessment Regarding Inquiry Ozone Protection Programs IASR Training Request for Financial Statements Land Owner Permission Request Airport Budget request Buttonville Airport Strategies New Building Canada Fund Proposed Amendments

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Minutes of the April Regular Meeting April 23, 2015 7:00P.M. At the Huronia Airport Administration Building Financial Reports: Motion: Moved by Commissioner Gibbons and seconded by Commissioner LaRose that the accounts for April 2015 be paid as per the attached invoices Carried 1 Telizon 2 Hydro One 3 Hydro One 4 Desjardins Card Services 5 TD Visa Credit Card 6 Receiver General 7 Wsib 8 Central Ontario Analytical Lab 9 TD Investment Services

130.24 2141.02 65.55 440.79 80.23 5877.06 419.91 22.45 150.00

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$9327.25

Manager’s Report: -Fuel tank system update -Traffic and Fuel stats presented as attached -No new news from NAV Canada concerning the GPS approach -Terminal flooring – new quotes will be solicited -Terminal Landscaping – new grass to be planted in the spring -No new news on maintenance hangar heating-waiting for furnace -Snow removal equipment – Roy to talk to Shawn concerning plow -Wings over Wasaga air show July 3&4 postponed, John to check if Snowbirds could do a fly by -Shannon Reiger –airport food service- planned to commence May 16/17 weekend -Natural Gas Update - Wildlife Management, Stewart set traps for Coyotes -Information regarding proposed new Transport Canada regulations circulated -Personnel Admin position filled, Karen gone -Updated Commissioners List

-3Minutes of the April Regular Meeting April 23, 2015 7:00P.M. At the Huronia Airport Administration Building Funding Update: -Funding update given by Commissioner Ellis -Mayors of Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny, and Tay put together an application package for funding -Funding requested for runway repair, 9000 square ft commercial hangar, and a bank of tee hangars -will put in another application and manage process Commissioners Reports: -Midland Deputation given on April 27 -Runway repairs approved by Midland, Penetanguishene and Tiny pending -Late September would be preferred time undergo runway repairs -John Smith and Commissioner Copper going to Tiny Twp presentation April 27 - Etho Solar Meeting, 250 KW on ground system proposal, 80% co-op, 20% Airport Commission, $280,000.00 cost for Airport. Next Meeting: -May 21, 2015 Motion to adjourn at 7:42 p.m.

Chairman

Secretary Treasurer

What is Forum for Young Canadians?

How much does Forum cost?

Forum is an amazing experience to develop leadership skills, learn about democracy, how government works and how STUDENTS can make a difference.

Transportation costs are provided by Exchanges Canada, a youth exchange program funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Hundreds of high school and Cégep students meet for a week on Parliament Hill! The Forum experience will include: * Access like no other to the House of Commons and Senate of Canada; * Meeting Speakers of both Houses of Parliament, MPs, Senators and other political leaders and decision-makers; and * Taking on the role of national politicians during simulations such as Question Period, National Election and an International Trade. Students come to Forum to forge new friendships with other young Canadians from across the country while learning about the social, cultural and political issues that shape our country today!

Who can Participate? High School and Cegep students aged 15-19 who:

The students are supported in seeking sponsors and engaging in fundraising activities within their community to cover the remaining program costs of 895 $, which include accommodations, program resources and meals for the week.

Foundation for the Study of Processes of Government in Canada Forum for Young Canadians 81 Metcalfe Street, Suite 800 Ottawa, ON K1P 6K7 Tel. : 613-233-4086 / Fax: 613-233-2351 Email: [email protected]

Check the Forum Website (www.forum.ca) or contact our office (613-233-4086) for current fees and how students can be eligible for a bursary. When and Where is Forum Held? Three sessions of Forum are held every February and March. * February 21st to 26th 2016; * February 28th to March 4th 2016; * March 13th to 18th 2016. All sessions are held in Ottawa, Ontario, and most Forum activities take place on or near Parliament Hill.

* Succeed in class ;

* Is involved in extra-curricular and/or community activities; * Has an interest in leadership or in national current affairs.

Students can apply now at www.forum.ca ! Like us on Facebook: Forum for Young Canadians/Forum pour Jeunes Canadiens - Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Forum4YC  

Be a voice! Be part of it!

* Demonstrated or has potential leadership;

www.forum.ca

Qu’est-ce que le Forum pour Jeunes Canadiens?

Combien coûte le Forum?

Forum est une expérience formidable pour développer des qualités de leader, pour apprendre sur la démocratie, comment fonctionne le Gouvernement et comment LES étudiants peuvent faire une différence.

Les frais de transports sont défrayés par Exchanges Canada, un programme jeunesse d’échange fondé par le Département du Patrimoine Canadien.

L’expérience à Forum inclura: * S’asseoir dans la Chambre des Communes et au Sénat; * Rencontrer les Présidents des deux Chambres du Parlement, députés, sénateurs et autres décideurs; * Prendre un rôle de personnalité politique pendant des simulations telles qu’une Période de Question, des Élections Nationales et de commerce international. Les étudiants participent à Forum pour forger de nouvelles amitiés avec d’autres jeunes Canadiens de partout au Pays tout en apprenant plus sur les enjeux sociaux, culturels et politiques qui façonnent notre pays d’aujourd’hui! Qui peut participer? Les étudiants du secondaire et du Cégep entre 15 et 19 ans, avec: * Un bon rendement scolaire; * Des qualités de leader ou le potentiel de le devenir; * Des activités extra-scolaires ou de l’implication dans sa communauté; * Un intérêt pour le leadership ou l’actualité nationale. Les étudiants peuvent appliquer en ligne Aimez notre page sur Facebook: Forum for Young Canadians/Forum pour Jeunes Canadiens Suivez nous sur Twitter et Instagram: Forum4YC

Les étudiants sont supporté dans leur recherche de commanditaires et l’organisation de levée de fonds dans leur communauté pour couvrir les frais de participations de 895$, ce qui inclue l’hébergement, les ressources pendant le programme et les repas pour la semaine.

81 rue Metcalfe, Suite 800 Ottawa, ON K1P 6K7 Tél. : 613-233-4086 / Fax: 613-233-2351 courriel: [email protected]

Visitez notre site internet (www.forum.ca) ou contactez le bureau du Forum (613-233-4086) pour le montant exact et comment comment les étudiants peuvent être éligible pour une bourse. Quand et Où a lieu Forum? Trois sessions du Forum ont lieu chaque hiver en février et en mars: * Du 21 au 26 février 2016; * Du 28 février au 4 Mars 2016; * Du 13 au 18 Mars 2016. Toutes les sessions ont lieu à Ottawa, Ontario et la majorité des activités du Forum ont lieu sur ou à proximité de la Colline Parlementaire. Les étudiants peuvent appliquer dès maintenant à www.forum.ca !

Prends ta place! Prends y part!

Des centaines d’étudiants du secondaire et du Cégep se rencontrent pour une semaine sur la Colline Parlementaire!

Fondation pour l’étude des processus de Gouvernement au Canada Forum pour jeunes Canadiens

www.forum.ca

form — Formulaire 2015 - 2016 Please rank sessions by order of preference in the appropriate box below. Prière d’indiquer votre préférence dans les cases correspondantes 2016 Sessions / Sessions 2016

Deadline / Date limite*

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February 21-26 / 21 au 26 février

January 23 / 23 Janvier

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February 28-March 4 / 28 février au 8 mars

February 1 / 7 février

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March 13-18 / 13 au 18 mars

February 14 / 14 février

Please note that dates are subject to change. Depending on the availabilities, we might accept applications after the deadline Notez que les dates sont sujet à changement Dépendant de la disponibilité, il se peut que nous acceptions des applications après la limite

Part 1—General information / Partie 1—Renseignement généraux Surname / Nom

First Name / Prénom

Address / Adresse City / Ville

Prov.– Terr.

Telephone / Téléphone

Code Postal Code

Cell phone / cellulaire

Email / courriel Parent or tutor email / email du parent ou tuteur Spoken Language(s) / Langue(s) maîtrisé(es)

English Anglais

French Français

___________________________________________ Other, Please specify / Autre Veuillez spécifier

Date of Birth / Date de naissance : DD/JJ ___________ MMM ________________YY/AA __________ Age

Sex / Sexe

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M

Country of Birth 1 ‐ Are you a Canadian citizen? Êtes‐vous un citoyen canadien?

Yes/Oui

No/Non

2 ‐ Are you a landed immigrant? Êtes‐vous un immigrant reçu?

Yes/Oui

No/Non

3 ‐ Are you aboriginal? Êtes‐vous autochtones?

Yes/Oui

No/Non

_____________________________________ If yes, please specify / Si oui, veuillez préciser

4 ‐ Are you a visible minority? Faites‐vous partie d’une minorité visible?

Yes/Oui

No/Non

_____________________________________ If yes, please specify / Si oui, veuillez préciser

5 ‐ Are you a person with a disability? Avez‐vous un handicap?

Yes/Oui

No/Non

_____________________________________ If yes, please specify / Si oui, veuillez préciser

Where did you hear about Forum? Où as-tu entendu parler de Forum? __________________________________ _

School information / Renseignements sur l’école Name of school / Nom de l’école ou CÉGEP Street address / adresse City / Ville Telephone / Téléphone (

Prov.– Terr. )

School contact / Contact à l’école Contact Telephone / Téléphone du contact Contact E‐mail / Courriel du contact

Code Postal Code

Fax number / numéro de fax

PART 2 – STUDENT'S STATEMENT / PARTIE 2 – DÉCLARATION DE L’ÉTUDIANT

Forum has five basic rules of conduct / Il y a cinq règles de base au Forum: Appropriate and respectful behaviour is required from students at all times; Les étudiants doivent se comporter de manière convenable et respectueuse en tout temps; The use, possession or concealment of alcohol or non‐prescribed medications, including illegal drugs, is strictly forbidden; L’utilisation, la possession et la dissimulation d'alcool, de drogue ou de médicaments vendus sans ordonnance, y compris la drogue illicite, sont strictement interdites, et ce, en tout temps; The highest level of respect will be demanded at all times during Forum. No types of harassment ‐ physical, verbal, racial, sexual or otherwise ‐ will be tolerated. No exclusive or sexual relations will be allowed; Tout au long du Forum, les étudiants doivent faire preuve du plus grand respect dans le cadre de leurs relations interpersonnelles. Le harcèlement n'est toléré sous aucune forme (physique, verbal, racial, sexuel, ou autre). Les relations sexuelles sont interdites; Students must be in their own rooms by curfew; and Les étudiants doivent être dans leur chambre à l'heure du couvre-feu; et Students must attend all sessions and remain with Forum staff at all times. Les étudiants doivent participer à tous les ateliers et doivent rester avec l’équipe du Forum en tout temps. I understand the information and conditions outlined on this form Je comprends l’information et les conditions énoncées sur le présent formulaire I declare that the information I have given to be correct and I wish to be considered for the FORUM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS. Je me porte garant(e) de la véracité des renseignements que j'ai fournis et souhaite poser ma candidature pour le FORUM POUR JEUNES CANADIENS. I have obtained the permission to attend Forum if I am selected, from my parent/guardian and from a representative of my school (principal, guidance counselor, teacher). Their signatures will be required on your Admission Form if you are selected. J’ai obtenu la permission de mon père/ma mère/mon tuteur et d’un représentant officiel de mon école (directeur, conseiller en orientation ou enseignant) de participer au Forum si je suis choisi(e). Ils devront signer votre formulaire d’inscription si vous êtes choisi(e). I have enclosed a letter stating why I would like to attend Forum for Young Canadians. J’ai rédigé une lettre exposant les raisons pour lesquelles j’aimerais participer au Forum pour jeunes canadiens I have enclosed my resume. J’ai inclus en pièce jointe, mon CV.

Student’s signature Signature de l’étudiant

Date (DD/MM YYYY) (JJ/MM/AAAA)

Forum for Young Canadians is a stimulating experience. It is also very demanding, physically and intellectually. It requires whole‐ hearted participation and a real commitment to the program. PARTICIPATION COSTS Selected students are responsible for paying or raising the funds necessary to cover the costs of attending FORUM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS. The program fee to attend Forum 2015‐2016 will be confirmed in autumn 2015. Please consult our website for details. The fee covers program costs, accommodation, meals and transportation costs. Many bursaries are available. See our website for details. Forum pour jeunes Canadiens est une expérience enrichissante, mais aussi très exigeante, tant physiquement qu’intellectuelle‐ ment. Le programme nécessite une participation inconditionnelle et un engagement réel. FRAIS DE PARTICIPATION Il incombe aux étudiants dont la candidature est retenue de se procurer eux‐mêmes les fonds nécessaires pour couvrir les frais de participation au Forum. Les frais de participation au Forum 2015‐2016 seront confirmés à l’automne 2015. Veuillez consulter notre site web pour cette information. Ces frais comprennent les coûts relatifs au programme, l’hébergement, les repas et le transport Plusieurs bourses sont disponibles. Consultez notre site web pour plus de détails.

Forum for Young Canadians / Forum pour jeunes Canadiens 800 – 81, rue Metcalfe Street, Ottawa ON K1P 6K7 Tel: 613.233.4086 Fax: 613.233.2351  [email protected] www.forum.ca

Release County of Simcoe, Office of the Warden and CAO 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L0L 1X0 simcoe.ca

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Paramedic Services Week shines light on essential life-saving protocols and programs Midhurst/May 29, 2015 – There could not have been a more fitting theme for this year’s National Paramedic Services Week—Paramedics: Expanding Care. Continually looking for ways to enhance services, educate residents, and save lives, the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services has introduced a number of new protocols over the past several years, including Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP), the Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Program, annual Save-A-Life CPR, and Prehospital STEMI. Developed in 2007, the Prehospital STEMI protocol allows Paramedics in Simcoe County to identify, treat, and transport patients with suspected STEMI (ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction), commonly known as a heart attack, directly to the cardiac catheterization laboratory at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket for treatment, bypassing the closest hospital. “Time is muscle,” said Director and Chief Andrew Robert. “The best way to take advantage of the lifesaving cardiac treatment is call paramedics as soon as you feel you may be having a heart attack.” While working closely and tirelessly with Southlake Regional Health Centre to ensure the life-saving protocol continues to be successful, the County has made it a priority to help bring the program closer to home. Due to travel time restrictions associated with the STEMI protocol, a northern portion of the County of Simcoe has been effectively excluded from this gold standard of care. Until now. RVH received approval this month from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to develop a $25 million advanced cardiac centre to help service the more than 3,600 heart patients annually who must travel outside the region for life-saving cardiac care. In 2014, 72 patients met the STEMI bypass criteria and were transported to Southlake Regional Health Centre. With both SRHC and RVH available to receive such patients, it is estimated a total of 93 patients would have received this standard of care. The County of Simcoe is fortunate to have an exceptional level of care with our highly trained Primary Care Paramedics (PCPs). Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs), in addition to holding qualifications as a PCP, are certified to deliver additional, potentially life-saving procedures, including intubation (inserting a tube into the windpipe, past the vocal cords, to assist with breathing), administration of specialized cardiac, pain, and other medications, as well as fluids introduced into the blood stream through intravenous access, and advanced electrical therapy such as external cardiac pacing. “ACPs have had a profound effect on our communities,” said Warden Gerry Marshall. “Not only do they

provide enhanced patient assessment, treatment, and transportation, they are an excellent addition to our very skilled primary care paramedics.”

County Council approved the ACP implementation project in spring 2010, and within three years, Paramedic Services went from zero trained ACPs in Simcoe County to 52. The County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Program was developed in 2005 and, in conjunction with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, has co-ordinated the placement of more than 625 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and continues to grow. AEDs can now be found in all Public, Catholic, and participating French schools throughout Simcoe County, as well as most arenas, community centres, sports facilities, municipal buildings, and many other public places and private businesses. Research shows that CPR and defibrillator use prior to the arrival of emergency responders can increase a person’s chance of survival by as much as 75 per cent. Sudden cardiac arrest kills 40,000 Canadian each year according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation—that is one cardiac arrest death every 13 minutes. To date, the PAD program has saved 12 saves within Simcoe County. These saves are attributed to the quick administration of CPR and AED use by community members. During Paramedic Services Week, County of Simcoe Paramedics hosted a series of public events aimed at educating residents about emergency services. These events included displays featuring ambulance tours, equipment demonstrations, CPR challenges and PAD demonstrations. In partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, County Paramedics are hosting a Save-A-Life CPR Training in Barrie on May 30. Registered participants receive a Level “A” CPR Certification Card. Registration is free, however, Paramedics will be collecting food donations on site for a local food bank. To register for this CPR training event, please visit cpr.simcoe.ca. Save-A-Life CPR Training East Bayfield Community Centre (Purple Arena) 80 Livingstone Street East, Barrie, Ontario May 30 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The County of Simcoe is composed of 16 member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca. - 30 Allan Greenwood Director, Corporate Communications 705-726-9300 ext. 1230 705-794-9301 (mobile) [email protected]

Joe Mercer Communications Co-ordinator 705-726-9300 ext. 1035 705-790-9559 (mobile) [email protected]