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Fred Simpson
fred.simpson@townofmono.com
519.941.3599, ext. 234

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May 12, 2023 2:57 PM
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May 16, 2023 9:42 AM

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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September 21, 2022 8:41 AM
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September 21, 2022 8:41 AM

Flags at Half-mast for the Passing of the Monarch

Flags at all of the Town of Mono’s municipal facilities will be flying at half-mast to mark the passing of the Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The flags will remain at half-mast until the date of the memorial service. The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland during the afternoon on September 8, 2022. Her eldest son and heir, Prince Charles, immediately ascended to the throne upon her passing.

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Updated: 
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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