Newmarket, September 2004

Jackson's Point, February 13, 2003

This year's ice fishing contest was held on a cold, but very bright sunny day, starting with breakfast, then all participants were taken in teams of four to their fish huts, from Bonnie Boats in Jackson's Point. This is an annual event, so if you did not participate this year, make a date for next year, because a great day was had by all. Contestants and sponsors should contact Mike Burrows at 905-722-7272.

Toronto, September 30 2002

Toronto, September 26 2002

Over 300 people gathered at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto to celebrate 10 remarkable stories of community innovation, partnership, impact and achievement. The Culture Minister, David Tsubouchi co-hosted the ceremony with OTF Chair, Robert G. Power, which recognized the impact of the Trillium grants across the province and the 150,000 volunteers who supported OTF-funded projects.

Julia Munro congratulates Roy Hamilton of Queensville, Ontario on his well-earned award from the Ontario Crime Control Commission.

Roy Hamilton received an Award of Excellence in Crime Control from the Ontario Crime Control Commission to recognize his contribution to the fight against crime in Ontario. Mr. Hamilton was instrumental in getting Crime Watch started in his own community and the town of East Gwillimbury.

The East Gwillimbury Community Action Committee also received an Award of Excellence in Crime Control to recognize their contribution. The committee members liaise with York Regional Police in an attempt to make a safer environment in the community.

Former Premier Mike Harris appointed the Commission in April 1997 to put the government's commitment to crime prevention, more effective law enforcement and a balanced criminal justice system into action. The Crime Control Commission was created to listen to the public's concerns, consult with experts and recommend specific steps the government can take to build a safer Ontario.

To help launch Sole Mates: (from left) Tim Jones, Mayor of Aurora; Cathy Morton and Virginia Hackson, Town of East Gwillimbury; Victor Woodhouse, Town of Newmarket; Julia Munro, MPP; Nicky Rauzon-Wright, heartyparty.com; and Lucia O’Connor, Upper Canada Mall.

York Region Heart Health Program launched their new walking club in the Upper Canada Mall in May, 2002. Julia Munro was there to give her support for this novel program for residents of Newmarket and the surrounding townships of York Region.

They hope to encourage more and more people to come to the Upper Canada Mall to join the club and walk with them on a regular basis. Thus promoting a great way to stay in shape, aimed at men, women and children of all ages.

To learn more about Sole Mates and other similar programs being organized in York Region, promoting physical activity, healthy eating and a smoke-free environment, visit their website at www.heartyparty.com or call Nicky Rauzon-Wright at 905-727-0022, Ext. 3597 for more information. heartyparty.com is sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.

Left to right: Regional Councillor for the Town of Georgina, Danny Wheeler; Regional Chair, Bill Fisch; York Region Police Chief, Robert Middaugh; Julia Munro, MPP for York North; David Barrow, York Regional Police Services Board; and Tina Molinari, MPP for Thornhill.

Julia Munro, MPP for York North and Tina Molinari, MPP for Thornhill presented two cheques to the Regional Municipality of York Chair Bill Fisch and Richmond Hill Regional Councillor and Chair of the York Regional Police Services Board David Barrow on behalf of the Hon.David Turnbull, Solicitor General of the Province of Ontario. This presentation took place on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at York Regional Police Headquarters, Newmarket.

The first cheque in the amount of $964,622.45 will be made payable to the Regional Municipality of York for the final installment of the 2001/2002 fiscal year which covers the salary, benefits, and overtime costs associated with the hiring of 79 new front line officers under the Community Policing Partnerships program (C.P.P.).

The second cheque in the amount of $30,000.00 from the Youth Crime and Violence Initiative, Prevention and Enforcement Grant program, will be made payable to the York Regional Police Services Board. The police and their partners in Public Health and Education are working together to build resiliency in youth as a strategy to support the "Together We Can Stop Bullying" project. The funding will assist in the development of teaching resources for the classroom as well as a community marketing campaign and media kit. It is anticipated that some of this material will be ready for classroom use in the fall of 2002.

MPP Julia Munro (far right) and Simcoe-York GRT chair Anne Pegg join in on the fun at a bonspiel at the Sutton Curling Club, after the cheque presentation.

Young Curling enthusiasts will step onto the rink this season with a handful of support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. On February 9, York North MPP Julia Munro and GRT chair Anne Pegg announced a $17,000 OTF grant to purchase junior stones for the club's Little Rock Program.

Established in 1943, the Sutton Curling Club has members aged 6 to 75. "Our mandate is to provide an opportunity for the community to participate in curling," said club president Bob Clark. "And what better investment can we make than one in our children?"

"It's a great sport that promotes self-confidence and good sportsmanship for everyone - especially our little rockers," said program coordinator Nicki Charbonneau.

Georgina Mayor Jeffrey Holec, joined by Julia Munro, M.P.P. (left) and Karen Kraft-Sloan M.P. (right), announced that the Town was successful in its grant application.

Georgina celebrates the announcement of a huge grant for Water & Sewer Works. The Town of Georgina will receive two-thirds of the funding for eligible costs from the federal Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Programme and the provincial SuperBuild Fund for the Willow Beach and Surrounding Lakeshore Communities Water and Sewage Project. "We are delighted that this project will soon be under way," a jubilant Mayor Holec said. "Because of malfunctioning private septic systems and local wells that are contaminated, a new communal water system for our community is one of our highest public health and safety priorities," Mayor Holec stated.

"In addition to the obvious benefits of safe water, residents will have an improved quality of life with a reliable source of water, and as a side benefit, the system will eliminate 2 tonnes of phosphorus leaching into Lake Simcoe," the Mayor added.