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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-01-25, Page 1212 Signal Star • Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Bail Verification Supervision Program )Province tem in southwestern Ontario. expanding bail The plan, which was launched Dec. 1, 2016, will programs and enhance public safety by mak- hiring more ing it possible to resolve crimi- nal cases faster and by making more supports and supervi- sion available to vulnerable, low-risk individuals who come in contact with the law. In southwestern Ontario: • 'Io facilitate faster bail deci- sions and safe resolutions, the London and Kitchener prosecutors and court staff Ontario is moving forward with its plan to make the crimi- nal justice system faster and fairer by implementing key pro- grams to help reduce time -to - trial and improve the bail sys- coming to Goderich in Ontario's move to speed up criminal justice system courthouses will each be assigned one new dedicated bail vettor Crown attorney. •'lo help expedite the bail rro- cess and ensure meaningful decisions are made, the London and Kitchener courthouses will also each be assigned one new duty cotuLsei hail coord natoc • The Bail Verification Super- vision Programs will be expanding to Chatham, Goderich, St. Thomas, Strat- ford and Woodstock and Bitwe�,7fD'AC tephen and Betty Bidwel wish to announce the* madding of their dough $, jessica Bidwell to Derek D'Amelio, the son of Tom -and Sharon D'Amelio Newmarket, Ontario. the ceremony took ate- at'the Benmiller Inn = October 1 Sth, 201.6; the happy couple reside ..` in Toronto. twit t The Huron Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING February 16, 2017 starting at 7:30 a.m. at Harbour Hill Retirement Suites Breakfast $15 Nominating committee is looking for New Directors for 201748 Board of Directors If you: support local business - care about community values N want to get things done - have ideas and energy see a problem and want to find a solution, then you should be a director. Deadline for submission of nomination package: Feb. 09 at 4 p.m. Directors frust be members in good standing. For a nomination package, to renew your membership, or reserve an AGM ticket, please call 519.440.0176 or email info@huronchamber.ca www.huronchamber.ca C gjUhamber Like us on© 1111111110 _• Follow us on • EASE R CY include a new program in Sar- nia that will increase supervi- sion and support to low-risk individuals before their trial. • The existing Bail Verification Supervision Program in Lon- don will be enhanced to include increased eligibility for services, support for Weekend and Statutory 1 iolidays court, mental health programs and the addition of a new Indige- nous bail support service. In addition to these changes, Ontario is appoint- ing new judges and adding Crown attorneys, duty coun- sel and court staff to court locations across the province. Improving Ontario's criminal justice system is part of the gov- ernment's plan to create jobs, keep communities safe and help people in their everyday lives. Quick Facts • The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms requires that criminal trials take place within a reasonable amount of time. In cases where this time has been exceeded, the judge may choose to "stay" the charges and the case would not proceed to trial. • In its decision in R. v. Jordan, the Supreme Court of Canada set time limits for the completion of criminal cases, where there are no exceptional circumstances: 18 months for cases in the Ontario Court of Justice and 30 months for cases in the Superior Court of Justice. • The decision to grant or_. deny bail is complex and based on the specifics of each individual case. When considering whether to recommend bail, the key factors considered by the Crown are public safety (especially for victims), attendance in court, the rights of the accused, and public confidence in the administration of justice. • In 2015, in about 80 per cent of cases, the accused were either released by police or later released on bail Huron County readies to celebrate Canada's 150th, IPM'sl00th As we ring in the New Year, wrapped up into one five-day event landscaping materials, and catering many have made resolutions and "The IPM is a plowing competi- services. "Visitors will be booking have the hope of change on their tion in which persons of all ages overnight accommodations, plus minds. Volunteers of 2017 Interna- compete with horses or tractors theywill explore and experience our tional Plowing Match and Rural being judged in ten different catego- downtowns, restaurants and stores," Expo (IPM 2017) are excited that ries over four days of competition" said Bishop. "The economic dollars 2017 is finally here. 2017 means said Jacquie Bishop, chair of the that are generated from hostinglPM the four years of planning is 20171PM. "Itis also a rural business 2017 easily have the potential to be almost at our fingertips. Things are exhibit where agricultural and local over twenty million dollars" exciting but they are only going to businesses showcase their products Stay tip to date with all the latest intensify as we also begin to cele- and services, an educational plat- news and information about IPM brate IPM 2017, Canada, and its form where students of all ages get 2017 and agriculture in Huron 150th Birthday this year. to spend the day learning and expe- County by visiting the brand-new Walton, Huron County, has the riepcingagriculture.Plus, it's atour- website www.hcproud.com. honour to host the 100th IPM ism showcase, where we get to show Launching Monday January 16th, 2017, Canada's premiere outdoor off how great Huron County is to the this website will be showcasing one farm show. The first IPM occurred tens of thousands of visitors that will agricultural family from each of the in 1913 North of Toronto, now descend over the five-day event" nine municipalities, unveiled each York Region. Our neighbours, With the influx of visitors, busi- month leading up to the Match. Perth County, celebrated 100 nesses in Huron Countywill be able Being featured together at the years of IPMs in 2013 but World to capitalize on this ripple effect. Huron County Exhibit duringlPM War II inhibited Matches during The IPM 2017 Executive Committee 2017, these nine families will high - 1942 to 1945, thus Huron County will be purchasing supplies from light the diversity and exceptional hosting the 100th IPM. local businesses some of these items quality of Huron County's agricul- The IPM is multiple things including wayfinding signage, tureindustry. Two Huron County groups to receive $107,500 from Ontario Trillium Foundation Ontario's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport recently announced that Huron County non-profit and charitable organiza- tions will receive a total of $107,500 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Organizations receiving support include: • Huron County Food Bank to create a rural approach to food inse- curity, tracking and assessing the food distribution system. • And Rural Response for Healthy Children to test a delivery model focused on personal safety pro- gramming for children in Huron County. "We are fortunate to live in a province of inclusion, innovation and* opportunity," said , Eleanor McMahon, Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Through the Ontario Trillium Foun- dation, our government is making important investments that result in Quick Facts • Ontario is investing more than $5 million in the 93 non-profit initiatives that will help build strong social and cultural communities across the province. • Since April 1,2013 the province, through the Ontario Trillium Foundation, has invested over $354 million in- projects nprojects to help build healthy • real differences for communities across the province. McMahon said the announce- ment will strengthen the social and cultural nature of Ontario's diverse communities. Ontario is supporting 93 non- profit initiatives across the province that will make a difference in peo- ple's lives, strengthen communities and vibrant communities. • The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Government of Ontario and one of Canada's largest granting foundations. • The Ontario Trillium Foundation uses research to guide decision-making and relies on community-based volunteers across Ontario to review applications and guide granting decisions. and support our environment The funding supports projects ranging from preserving Indige: nous languages and cultural tradi- tions, to helping people lead active lives or learn new job skills. • Investing in local communities is part of our plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives.