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May 27, 2024 10:26 AM
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May 30, 2024 8:52 AM

Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate the New Accessible Tennis Courts & Infrastructure at Mono Centre Park

MONO, ON (May 26, 2024) – Earlier today, Town of Mono Mayor, John Creelman and CAO Mike Dunmore were joined by Tennis Canada’s Manager of National Events, Marie Davies and Ontario Tennis Association CEO, Richard Mainella for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the two new accessible tennis courts, complete with nets, posts, fencing, wind break, installation of running water, construction of accessible washroom facilities and new parking area. The federal and provincial government provided over $370,000 through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, Community Culture and Recreation Stream to help fund the construction of the new tennis courts and infrastructure. “The unique partnership between the Town, Province, Government of Canada and the Mono Tennis Club has resulted in the creation of two additional courts and clubhouse enhancements” stated Mayor John Creelman. ‍“I am excited that these two new courts will give the community a new place to come together. I look forward to seeing them in person one day soon, until then, I wish everyone has a fun time playing on them,” said the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. “Ontario is proud to support investments in community infrastructure that bring fun, outdoor active living opportunities to municipalities across the province, fostering stronger and more engaging communities for everyone,” said Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure. “These two new tennis courts at Mono Centre Park will provide the residents of Mono, as well as neighbouring communities, with more opportunities to lead active, healthy lives through fun recreational sports like tennis.” “I’m confident this project will significantly contribute to making the community more inclusive while also improving the quality of life for the residents of Mono by encouraging outdoor physical activity,” said Kyle Seeback, MP for Dufferin—Caledon. “The Ontario government has provided this investment through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to help the Town of Mono create new accessible tennis courts,” said Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin-Caledon. “This funding will provide a great outdoor space for our community to enjoy for years to come.”

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May 24, 2024 4:46 PM
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May 27, 2024 9:25 AM

Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Six New Dedicated Pickleball Courts at Mono College Park

MONO, ON (May 24, 2024) – Earlier today, Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones was joined by Town of Mono Mayor John Creelman , CAO Mike Dunmore, and a host of avid picklers, for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the six new dedicated pickleball courts, complete with nets, posts, fencing, wind break, and LED lighting at Mono College Park in Mono. The $150,000 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) was committed specifically towards the construction of the new pickleball courts. “The Ontario government has provided this investment through the Ontario Trillium Foundation to repair and repurpose two tennis courts into the six new dedicated pickleball courts for members of our community to enjoy for years to come,” said Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin—Caledon. Providing a dedicated pickleball space for the Town of Mono and adjacent Dufferin County communities will fulfill a healthy and social recreation activity for people of all ages, ability levels and heritage. Mayor John Creelman thanked the, “‘generous support from our federal and provincial partners that has allowed Mono to repurpose Mono College Park tennis courts into pickleball courts to the benefit of this growing sport.” “Non-profit organizations across Ontario deliver programming that makes a difference,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. “That’s why funding that my ministry is providing through the OTF is so important. Our government wants to ensure that these programs and spaces remain the heart of communities across our province.” The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. Last year, OTF invested more than $110M into 1,044 community projects and multi-sector partnerships. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment. Visit otf.ca to learn more.

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May 21, 2024 3:22 PM
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May 22, 2024 11:05 AM

Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate the New Accessible Tennis Courts & Infrastructure at Mono Centre Park

On Sunday, May 26th at 2 p.m., Kyle Seeback, MP for Dufferin Caledon, and Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier of Ontario and MPP for Dufferin Caledon will be at Mono Centre Park in Mono to celebrate the receipt of a federal and provincial government grant funded through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, Community Culture and Recreation Stream for the construction of two accessible tennis courts adjacent to the existing courts, complete with nets, posts, fencing, wind break, LED lighting, installation of running water and construction of accessible washroom facilities. Additional activities in this project involve the construction of a new parking area to replace the parking space that the new courts occupy. Mono Mayor John Creelman will also attend the event to acknowledge this grant and the impact it has had on the community. WHO: Kyle Seeback, MP Dufferin Caledon, Sylvia Jones, MPP Dufferin Caledon, John Creelman, Mayor Town of Mono. WHEN: Sunday, May 26th, 2024 2 p.m. WHERE: Mono Centre Tennis Courts 754483 Mono Centre Road, Mono

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May 21, 2024 2:56 PM
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May 21, 2024 2:56 PM

Media Advisory: Ribbon Cutting To Celebrate Six New Dedicated Pickleball Courts At Mono College Park

On Friday, May 24th at 10 a.m., Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones will be at Mono College Park to celebrate their receipt of an Ontario government grant funded through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) for the construction of six dedicated pickleball courts complete with nets, posts, fencing, wind break, and LED lighting at Mono College Park in Mono. MPP Sylvia Jones and an OTF volunteer, will attend the event to acknowledge the government grant and its impact on the community. John Creelman, Mayor of the Town of Mono and Rod Yeager, President of the Mono Pickleball Club will attend to discuss the importance of the grant to the Town of Mono and the work being done. WHO: Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin-Caledon, OTF volunteer, John Creelman, Mayor Town of Mono, Rod Yeager, President Mono Pickleball Club, Mike Dunmore, CAO Town of Mono. WHEN: Friday, May 24, 2024 10 a.m.WHERE: Mono College Park 8 Hawthorne Road Mono, Ontario Photo and Interview Opportunities Available: For further information, please contact Emma Holmes, Recreation Administrative Assistant Town of Mono 519-941-3599 x 239 emma.holmes@townofmono.com

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May 3, 2024 4:41 PM
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May 6, 2024 8:48 AM

Press Release: $100,000 Grant from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – COVID-19 Resilience Stream Gives Mono Two New Tennis Courts at Lynn Gibson Park

MONO, ON (May 3, 2024) - Earlier today, the Hon. Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, and Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin—Caledon, were joined by Town of Mono Mayor, John Creelman and CAO Mike Dunmore for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the two new accessible tennis courts, complete with fencing, LED lighting and a viewing platform at Lynn Gibson Park. These tennis courts were part of a park rehabilitation which included the addition of a new playing field, trail connection, foot paths, a bike repair station, bike racks, picnic tables and benches. A new playground complete with rubberized surfacing and shade trees is scheduled for 2024. The $100,000 grant from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program was committed specifically towards the construction of the new tennis courts. “These new tennis courts will provide another source of active living for Mono and the surrounding communities. The Town recognizes the important role parks and green spaces play in contributing to the physical and mental well-being of residents,” stated Mono Mayor John Creelman. “Investing in outdoor recreational and community infrastructure allows people to participate in fun and engaging outdoor activities that will improve their well-being and strengthen their communities,” said Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure. “These brand-new tennis courts will bring more amenities to Lynn Gibson Park, giving the residents of Mono and neighbouring communities more convenient and accessible opportunities to lead active and healthy lives.” The Ontario government has provided this investment through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to help the Town of Mono create new accessible tennis courts”, said Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin-Caledon. “This funding will provide a great outdoor space for our community to enjoy for years to come.” “Infrastructure plays a fundamental role in helping people stay healthy and active while also enjoying their hobbies. The Lynn Gibson Park is incredibly important in Mono as it gives people a place to come together. The new tennis courts will add to it and provide a new way to play and have some friendly competition with family and friends.” The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.

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Press Release: $100,000 Grant from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – COVID-19 Resilience Stream Gives Mono Two New Tennis Courts at Lynn Gibson Park
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April 24, 2024 11:42 AM
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April 26, 2024 11:43 AM

Media Advisory: Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate the ‘love’ of New Tennis Courts at Lynn Gibson Park

On Friday, May 3rd at 12 noon, Hon. Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure, Province of Ontario, a Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Representative and Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier of Ontario and MPP for Dufferin Caledon will be at Lynn Gibson Park in Mono to celebrate the receipt of a federal and provincial government grant funded through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, COVID Stream for the construction of two accessible tennis courts complete with nets, posts, fencing, wind break, LED lighting and a sun shelter. Additional activities in this project involve the construction of a playing field, trail connection, foot path, bike racks, bike repair station, shade trees, picnic tables and benches. Mono Mayor John Creelman will also attend the event to acknowledge this grant and the impact it has had on the community. WHO: Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Representative, Hon. Kinga Surma – Minister of Infrastructure, Province of Ontario, Sylvia Jones, MPP Dufferin Caledon, John Creelman, Mayor Town of Mono. WHEN: Friday, May 3rd, 2024 12 noon – 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Lynn Gibson Park Tennis Courts, 713150 1st Line EHS. PHOTO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

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May 1, 2024 11:47 AM
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May 1, 2024 11:47 AM

Media Release: $10,000 In Provincial Funding Provides New Outdoor Recreation Opportunity for Residents

Mono, ON – On Sunday, Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin — Caledon, met with the Town of Mono Recreation Department Staff at Mono’s Winterfest to launch Mono’s new Snowshoe Lending Library. This program was made possible thanks to provincial funding through a $10,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Government of Ontario through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). “This Ontario Trillium Foundation grant will help support the Town of Mono’s outdoor programs,” said MPP Sylvia Jones. “The 47 pairs of snowshoes for residents to borrow and use encourages increased outdoor physical activity in our community.” With monies received from this grant, town staff purchased 47 pairs of snowshoes ranging in sizes from children to adult. Residents can reserve the snowshoes each Tuesday on the Town’s website, pick them up on Thursday and enjoy them until Monday when they need to be returned. This free program, which began on January 11th, offers a new physical and social recreation opportunity for residents to enjoy and experience Ontario’s fabulous outdoor winters. “With the funding made available to us through the OTF, residents are now able to experience and enjoy a winter activity that normally has expenses associated with it, thus allowing us to breakdown barriers to participation,” as stated by Emma Holmes, Recreation Assistant for the Town of Mono. “Our snowshoe lending library is a great way for residents to stay physically active, explore the outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Mono during the winter months”. The Town of Mono commits to preserve the natural heritage bequeathed to us by earlier generations, to provide services to residents that are safe, sustainable and affordable, and to balance our environment and economic success in a respectful and equitable manner. For more information on the snowshoe lending library, please visit the website at: www.townofmono.com/snowshoes. “Non-profit organizations across Ontario deliver programming that makes a difference,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. “That’s why funding that my ministry is providing through the OTF is so important. Our government wants to ensure that these programs and spaces remain the heart of communities across our province.” The Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) mission is to build healthy and vibrant communities across Ontario. As an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations, last year, OTF invested over $110M into 1,022 community projects and partnerships. Visit otf.ca to learn more.

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Media Release: $10,000 In Provincial Funding Provides New Outdoor Recreation Opportunity for Residents
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November 28, 2023 4:21 PM
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November 28, 2023 4:21 PM

Mono Appoints New CAO

The Town of Mono is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Dunmore as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) effective August 26, 2023, replacing Mark Early who will be retiring. Mr. Dunmore has been Mono's Director of Public Works since 2009. Previously he worked for the Township of Mulmur and the Ministry of Transportation. With over 18 years of government experience, 14 of them as Mono’s Director of Public Works, Mr. Dunmore brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in municipal governance and is ideally positioned to advance the Town's objectives and ongoing success. Mark Early worked for the Town for 34 years, initially as the Director of Planning, and, since 2016, as CAO. "I could not have known or even imagined that when I started working with the Town as the Planner in January 1990 that my career here would span 34 years and would also include the positions of Clerk and Chief Administrative Officer" Early said on giving his notice of retirement in May of this year. Council and staff wish to welcome Mr. Dunmore to his new role as CAO. We also want to express our gratitude to Mark Early for his exceptional leadership, dedication, and contributions during his 34 year career with the Town of Mono.

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November 28, 2023 4:24 PM
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November 28, 2023 4:24 PM

The Town has reached a settlement of its litigation with the Ritchies at the Normal Farm Practices Protection Board

MONO, ON (May 12, 2023) – The Ritchies sought to construct a horse training track for the standardbred horses they raise at their farm in the Town. Their construction proposal would require the importation of 22,000 m3 of fill. They applied to the Town for a variance to the Town fill by-law to permit the importation of fill. Town Council denied the application due to concerns over soil contamination, stormwater management, noise, dust, vibration, and traffic safety. The Ritchies applied to the Normal Farm Practices Protection Board requesting that the Board determine that the Town’s fill by-law restricted their agricultural operation by preventing the importation of the required fill to construct the track. The Ritchies contended that their proposal was in keeping with normal farm practices. In reaching the settlement, the Town carried out detailed engineering work that utilized fill available on the farm reducing the amount of fill to 17,500 m3. Most importantly, the Town negotiated safeguards that provide for assurances that all provincial and municipal criteria, including those within the fill by-law for the importation of fill are respected.

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The Town has reached a settlement of its litigation with the Ritchies at the Normal Farm Practices Protection Board
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June 13, 2022 9:02 AM
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June 13, 2022 9:02 AM

Press Release: Mono's State of Emergency to End March 1

Town of Mono Mayor John Creelman plans to end the Town’s state of emergency on March 1, 2022. The decision was made in consultation with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, the County of Dufferin, and the Dufferin municipalities.

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April 12, 2022 11:18 AM
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April 12, 2022 11:18 AM

Press Release: Council Votes in New Councillor

At the Special Meeting on October 19, 2021, Council voted for Melinda Davie to fill the vacant Councillor on Town Council.

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February 16, 2021 1:32 PM
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February 16, 2021 1:36 PM

Schedule 6 of Bill 229 — Open Letter to the Honourable Sylvia Jones, MPP

Town of Mono Council has sent a letter dated November 25, 2020 to the Honourable Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin-Caledon. The letter is in regards to the proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act in Schedule 6 of Bill 229.‍

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Schedule 6 of Bill 229 — Open Letter to the Honourable Sylvia Jones, MPP
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