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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2016-12-14, Page 88 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Photos by Justine Alkema Clinton News Record Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli and Huron -Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson at the recent small business roundtable discussions at Clinton in the REACH Centre. A photo of all the guests at the event. Lisa Thompson looks for input at roundtable discussions Justine Alkema Clinton News Record Huron -Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson recently gathered with local business owners, residents, politicians and BIA representatives in Clin- ton to discuss issues impact- ing local small businesses. Joined by Thompson was Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli who is the PC Financial Critic. Thompson said she invited Fedeli because "pre -budget consultations have started, and I wanted him to hear directly from small business in Huron - Bruce what the issues were." Thompson said they are looking for input in light of the upcoming provincial election to be on June 7, 2018. "What I hear from you today, I'll be sharing in the house and will be referenc- ing because we all are work- ing towards this election cycle," said Thompson at the start of the event, after every- one around the table had introduced themselves. "Huron Bruce and specifi- cally small towns, small business and rural Ontario need to have their voices heard [...] I am unapologetic when I talk about Huron - Bruce in the house." One issue that Thompson addressed as important were hydro costs. "Hydro is a number one issue," she said. "We know that." December 1ed1iue..: for the advertising and ,1 editorial departments. 1 PUBLISHING DATE DEADLINE Wednesday, December 21 Friday, December 16 at noon 4 Wednesday, December 28 Wednesday, December 21 at 10am I 5 Wednesday, January 4 Wednesday, December 28 at 10am ,' Nancy deGans Shaun Gregory MultiMedia Consultant MultiMedia Journalist NDeGans@postmedia.com shaun.'re'o @:sunmedia.ca r, Seaforth 8 Main Street, Seaforth \' Huron Expositor 519-527-0240 Dianne McGrath Front Office Dmcgrath@postmedia.com l -� • She also expressed the need for infrastructure in rural Ontario, which has dif- ferent infrastructure needs than urban Ontario. Thompson also addressed the importance of support- ing small businesses, recruit- ment for businesses and education for training young people "for the jobs of 2016 and beyond': Throughout the hour and a half session, various com- munity members had the opportunity to express com- ments and concerns. From that discussion, Thompson told the News Record after- wards that three main themes expressed were hydro issues, red tape and taxation rates for vacant property. There was one other simi- lar event in Port Elgin later that same day on November 28. Thompson said similar concerns were brought up there, as well as "some issues raised from a PSW perspective." As for how the roundtable discussions went overall, Thompson said, "I was happy with the willingness of participants to share and the number that turned out in both Clinton and Port Elgin. I appreciated their time to attend." There are two upcoming events in Goderich and Walkerton with the Hydro One Ombudsman for those concerned about hydro costs. The event in Goderich is on Thursday, January 12 at the Goderich Knights of Columbus Hall from 3-5 p.m., and the event in Walk- erton is at the Walkerton Agricultural Society Board- room from 7-9 p.m. Jur hearts are full of gratitude when we say many thanks to family members, friends, coworkers and neighbours far all. acts of 'kindness and symdathy in the passing of Sandra: Fond, flowers, donations, fundraising, cards, visits, care and comfort that continue even now. We are sa fortunate to be surrounded by such love, and we Mil be forever grateful for what you have given us. We would Like Ea Extend sp°eclal appreclatF€rn to Ors. Agnes and Andrea' K?l12 and the entire niirsirag staff at Seaforth Community Hospital for ;:tcreid trig Ota h E-oirrpassionate, considerate a.nd Loving r,.are 10 Soridr : MOu4ir7 •Orid POrrrrOf5 a Ldi':l4ii'i Health Stieoe06, :gntru kir Oislinq a the gift Of Limo; Dian Bather'. (RN) and r~iee ja.r Ingram (RN} with Saint Eliaatreth far extraordinary home scare; McGlynn i-arnilyp Funeral. 9orE ror providing professional yet heartfelt guidance; LI -,e Southwest CCAC staff, Kirn l'inrbow (VONT)_ Shaukat i langtji i:Aeatingg`s Pharmacy}, Huron Hospice, and so many others. Your presence and support wilt always be remembered. 'NEri Before we are missed, we are Laved_ Trod have ail greatly demonstrated that. withesiticzt.ehtit n appecialion7 nn, Hipa'. CCinngr #a1 Faith Steve, Eraniette, Xeetgan & atarsyn Dave 8, AdK.linc Bryan, Jon, Jarrett & I ryanrie 0