Upcoming Events
February 01, 2010
WIBTA's Annual General Meeting
YOU ARE INVITED TO
W.I.B.T.A.’S
Wolfe Island Business & Tourism Association
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Monday February 1, 2010
at the United Church Hall
Doors open at 6:45 for refreshments and conversation.
After a short business meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m.,
we will be featuring as guest speaker.
Rebecca LeHeup, Executive Director
The Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance(O.C.T.A.)
A second guest, Jennifer Hutson - will talk aboutg “Celebrate 1812” festivities in the planning stages for 2012 and possible sources of funds for local events
Following Rebecca’s talk will be a discussion by Wolfe Island food growers.
Come out to see what is being produced on the Island
and how we can purchase more of our food locally.
Rebecca has been involved with the O.C.T.A. since 2005. In October 2008,
she became Executive Director and is working with regions across the province
to advance culinary tourism (following the 20052015 Ontario Culinary Strategic Plan developed by the Ministry of Tourism).
In her previous role as Executive Director of Taste the County™ -
Prince Edward County’s Destination Marketing Organization, Rebecca became passionate about agriculture, tourism, arts and culture and their interconnections.
She has also designed and developed courses for George Brown College’s cutting edge Culinary Tourism Management program that was launched online in 2009.
O.C.T.A. builds capacity for the Ontario culinary tourism supply chain
by developing relationships between growers and processors, chefs and restaurateurs, bed and breakfasts and distributors, with the goal of establishing new culinary tourism experiences based upon a sustainable food system, and is leading efforts in research, education and product development.
February 08, 2010
February 20, 2010
Garage and Bke Sale
Beat the Winter Blues
Wolfe Island United Church
9th Annual Garage and Bake Sale
Saturday, February 21st
from 9am – 2pm
at the United Church Hall
Donations of saleable goods for this event would be greatly appreciated.
Donations of items can be dropped off or arranged to be picked up -
call 385-1998.
Baked goods should be brought to the church prior to 9:00am on Saturday, February 20th
We appreciate and thank YOU for your support!!
February 24, 2010
WELCOMING CYCLISTS Workshop
The Frontenac Islands Workshop
will be held
Wed, Feb 24 - 7 to 9 pm
Wolfe Island United Church Hall
on Victoria Street in Marysville
The purpose of the free Welcome Cyclists workshop is to offer area tourism businesses, B&B’s, Restaurants, etc. who would like to learn more about this growing market, and to develop a network of bicycle friendly businesses.
Membership in the Welcome Cyclists Network requires the completion of certain criteria, which includes the workshop, that has been extensively researched and is based on services and amenities that are highly desirable to cycle tourists.
Consider becoming part of the WELCOME CYCLISTS NETWORK
Come Out to the Workshop!
www.welcomecyclists.ca
February 25, 2010
Frontenac Islands Development Charges By-Law
The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Frontenac Islands
will hold a Public Meeting
February 25th
at 6:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers, Municipal Office,
1191 Road 96,
Marysville, Wolfe Island
to consider a proposed Development Charges By-Law
under Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997.
Purpose and Effect: Council has prepared a development charges study and draft by-law which will apply to new development throughout the municipality. Development charges will be imposed on new development which increases the need for municipal services such as roads, fire protection, recreation and library services. Development charges are normally collected at the time a building permit is issued.
The new development charges by-law will replace the past by-law and will be valid for five years. Development charges will apply to both new residential and non-residential development. Non-residential development includes commercial, industrial, institutional and farm buildings.
The charge does not apply to the expansion of an existing industrial building where the expansion is less than 50 % of the existing gross floor area. Other buildings or structures which will be exempted from the charge include accessory uses such as a garage, storage building, garden shed, swimming pool and any non-residential building less than 10 m2 (107.6 ft.2).
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Development Charges By-Law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION related to the proposed Development Charges By-Law is available during regular office hours at the municipal offices