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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1989-08-02, Page 27Il Jack's Jottings Jack Riddell MPP Huron From Queen's Park Government housing policy promises affordable, accessible housing for Ontarians An integral component of the Government's reform agenda has been to provide affordable, acce :sible and adequate housing for the people of Ontario. It is essentiE i to Ontario's economic and social well-being that a sufficient supp' i of housing be available to address the needs of the full range of households across the Province. To achieve housing objectives, Housing Minister Chaviva Hosek recently announced the Government's new Housing Police Statement in the legislature. The Policy Statement set a firm course for the fu- ture of land use planning in Ontario. The Government has taken several measures to create housing, in- cluding the funding of 55,000 non-profit units, as well as making government lands available for housing as a first priority. These measures are being augmented by a new focus on the land use planning process. The Government's new Housing Policy Statement deals with the following issues which can be addressed through land use regulation: Supplying Land for Residential Development - municipalities are required to designate in their official plans a 10 -year supply of land for residential development. -municipalities will also have on hand at all times a three-year supply of lots at the draft approved or registered stage. Land Use standards regulating range of housing types - official plans and zoning will be revised tJ provide for a wide range of hous- ing forms and types, and this wi 1 be integrated throughout the com- munity. - this housing must address th' .•ull spectrum of needs for all Onta- rio's citizens. - an overall component of 25 percent is to be geared to moderate ,and low-income families and individuals, at appropriate densities and sizes. Land Use Planning Approval Process Simplified - the land use planning process will be streamlined. , - municipalities will be required to process applications for the de- velopment of housing as quickly as possible. Using Existing Building Stock More Effectively - better use will be made of existing buildings and established areas to create additional units. -- official plans and zoning b_yjaws will permit self-contained units in single-family homes. , The provisions of 'the Government's Housing Policy Statement will be fully implemented as soon as possible in areas where growth pressures are greatest. These areas include: Metropolitan Toronto, Durham, York, Peel, Halton, Hamilton -Wentworth, Ottawa - Carleton, Niagara and Waterloo: the municipalities within these re- gions; and all municipalities wit r:n the census metropolitan areas of London, Toronto and Windsor. In most municipalities, the Pol'. y Statement will be fully imple- mented over the course of the next five years as official plans are routinely updated. Townships -and villages with •populations of less than 5,000 may use alternative approaches to reflect the principles and fulfill the objectives of the Policy Statement. The land use planning process is an important element of the over- all response to changing housing needs --it must help to advance pro- vincial housing objectives, rather than impede them. Grants to riding Minister for Disabled Persons Remo Mancini has recently advised me that Egmondville United Church in Seaforth will be receiving a grant from the Access Fund in the amount of $50,000. The church had applied for the funding in order to assist them in making additions and alterations to the existing building which will provide for easier access. The project will include addition of a lift and handicapped washroom, stair renovations, addition of a ramped sidewalk, and parking space. The Huron County Library Board has recently been the recipient of a $2,200 grant from the Minister of Culture and Communications to assist with the purchase of video cassettes for the library. Civic Holiday Monday August 7 Party for Pat Regier Fri., Aug. 4 Zurich For information 236-7173 Lobo Outdoor Antique Show Sun.. Aug. 6 Dawn to 5 p.m. 10 miles west of London on Hwy. #22 25 dealers .t. Happy 21 s1 Caroline Conlih from Karen Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary Earl and Mar iltircych:\ BARN DANCE Fri., August 4 Singles Dance Joan Spalding & The Foggy Mountain Band Sat., August 5 Lost Highway No Blue Jeans, Please! 349.2678 Group Reservations Welcome Debbie and Brian Albatross Tavern Huron Park 228-6733 Wed. night is ladies night Entertainment this Thurs. & Fri. August 3 & 4 PAUL WEELS Thurs. & Fri. August 10 & 11 TERRY GREENSIDE Todd, Missy, Jamie, Barb Brittany, Amber, Al, Val, Pat, Sean, Shan- non, Bonnie,. Jim, Paula, Dana and Dave. THANK YOU for everything Sat., July 22/89 Love Wilma & Shorty Huron County Family Planning Services Invites you to attend FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC Clinic Open 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Every Tuesday HURON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT ANNE ST., EXETER For information Call 235-1014 Weekdays or Tuesday Evenings. Everyone welcome Lucan Community Bingo Wed., Aug. 2 Bingo Starts 7:30 Regular Games $1 000 Jackpot Game .Total Prizes $2300 • Due to the licence regulations, no one under 16 allowed to play Licence #537495 S.H.D.H.S. "20 Year Reunion" for 1969 Graduates Sat., August 12 Open House at School - 3-5p.m.-. Dance at Exeter Legion 8:30 - 1 a.m. $5.00 per person Happy 50th Birthday, Grandpa Triebner (August 3, 1989) Because you're thought about in such a special way, You couldn't be forgotten on your 50th birthday, So this brings congratulations an our love and wishes inn. That many years of happiness will be in store foryou. Love from Json and Jeremy XOXO (PS Thanks for my first set of wheels) Jason ckk P ss - Treasure Chest BINGO Thursday August 3 Zurich Community Centre JACKPOT $1,000 MUST GO Bonanza Game in 55 calls Estimated Value $600 Over $2800 In Cash Prizes Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. No one under 16 eliible to .la STARLITE Grand Bend 238-248U Box Office Opens at 830 p.m 6•,;-,,,T1r,74--;-;--, • • RADIO SOUND GRAND BEND CHILDREN UNDER 12 IN CARS FREE TUESDAY — MONDAY — 8 DAYS August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8 HAT T1xAU1L\TU,TOFWI1RT KEW%U1WmiiaPMES IRSTCRUSAOE EXETER TAVERN It's "The Inn" Place 0ENTERTAINMENT 0, THURS., FRI. and SAT. EVENING 0 This Week IRTHE DOPPLER EFFECT? g - Saturday afternoon $ Matinee / DRIVE-IN CHURCH _ Sunday nights ..._.__.. in •••-- "COME AS YOU ARE - SIT IN YOUR CAR" Aug. 6 Aug. 13 Aug. 20 Aug. 27 -Earl Sault & The Bluegrass Gospelaires to The Prouty Family Heart & Soul Youth Choir Sandy & Bonnie Bender The Kivell Family ,Time: 7:Q0 p.m. each night Location: Valu Mart Parking Lot Hwy. 4 and 83, Exeter J: Sponsored by: Exeter Pentecostal Tabernacle 1 Times -Advocate, August 2, 1989 Buck & Doe for Dave (Scobie) Delbrid,ge and Kathy Ingram Fri., Aug. 11 in Exeter For information 235-2022 235-0141 Page 27 Buck & Doe for Lorre Schenk & Bob Vanvalkengoed Sat., Aug. 12, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. For more information phone 234-6720 or 234-6727 Lunch provided. DJ Middlesex County Junior Farmers 75th Anniversary Banquet & Dance Saturday, August 26 Greek Canadian Community Centre Social Hour: 6:00 - 7, Dinner 7 p.m. Dance 9 to 1 To "Front Page News" Advance sales only $15.00 per person For tickets contact Brenda Lee 293-3165 HAVING A PARTY? ASK FOR YOUR FREE HURON. COUNTERMEASURES '89 DON'T DRINK $ DRIVE Arrange for your designated driver! • cc \ TEES • BUTTONS • IDVAS &INFO • - Rb .IPG 6C ( Available at all Huron County LCBO. & Brewers' Retail Outlets August 4 - 7/89 Funds Sponsored for party kits provided by r*I2T by: ctnut Ministry of Attorney General's Office Huron Addiction Assessment & Referral Centre CKNX Radio MEI ENJOY AND HAVE FUN AT 4essenla06 Country Inn NEW BEER GARDEN , Su,um ,ntg:nt jest August 5 - The Edelweis Trio August 12 - The Rheinlander from Detroit Live Entertainment with Famous German Bands * * * * * Free shuttle service Dance and Buffet Dinner Saturday night only Suliday Brunch 4. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m;► Call for information or Reservations Telephone 236-7707 Hwy. #21, 1/4 mile north of St. Joseph •