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Kate’s Rest Foundation has presented a proposal combining supportive housing, hydroponic farming, modular home manufacturing, and organic waste processing at the Demorestville municipal transfer station.

Organics strategy, tourism oversight, and election planning frame key County discussions.

The committee approved key safety changes, including a Long Point Road speed reduction and permanent school zone limits, while shaping future traffic calming policies.

The committee addressed multiple speed and signage requests, approved safety changes near Long Point Road, and advanced plans for improved traffic calming processes.

Discussions highlighted parking turnover challenges, road safety concerns, and accessibility barriers. The committee explored short-term fixes like timed parking and long-term strategies including active transportation planning and standardized traffic calming policies.

Parking challenges, road safety issues, and accessibility barriers drove key discussions. The committee supported short-term parking solutions, reviewed speeding concerns, endorsed active transportation planning, and continued work toward a standardized traffic calming policy.

Part 1 highlights updates on historic walking tours, public comments on training and work plan accuracy, street naming reserve lists, heritage permit tracking, working group progress, and committee leadership changes.

Part 2 highlights committee decisions and discussions, including toMeeting structure and approvals Valrie Porter chaired the meeting and guided every formal step, including agenda approval and minutes approval. Ross moved the minutes, and John Hirsch seconded them, and the committee voted in favour. For locals, this matters because it shows the committee is keeping clean records and moving decisions forward without delays, which helps when heritage issues become urgent later.

A fast-moving fire driven by strong winds damaged three structures on Treasure Cove Road Friday afternoon, with losses estimated at $3 million.