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YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka appoints new chief executive officer

Jul 19, 2021 , , , , by shlf

Jill Tettmann will be tasked with trying to revive the Simcoe/Muskoka YMCA.

Tettman has been hired on as the new chief executive officer, replacing Rob Armstrong who is retiring. She will assume the role effective Nov. 30 and work with Armstrong over a period of transition before he retires.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Y family, an organization that has long influenced the health and well-being of individuals and their communities,” said Tettman.

“At a time where we are most challenged, I am committed to work with the great team of staff, volunteers, members of the broader community to support the Y in its recovery and renewal.”

She steps into the role at . While YMCA facilities in Innisfil and Collingwood have recently reopened, the Midland facility remains closed. 

In September, Armstrong made deputations to municipal councils in the region and expressed the need for collaboration. The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka has lost more than 50 per cent of its annual revenue and the financial impact of the shutdown caused by the pandemic is expected to exceed $1.5 million.

YMCA facilities in Barrie, Orillia and Parry Sound have closed permanently. Tettman will be tasked with keeping the Midland facility alive.

“We believe (Jill) brings the expertise and experience that our organization needs to not only weather the COVID-19 pandemic, but thrive in the coming years, so that we can continue to deliver our mandate to build healthy communities.”

Tettman was the chief executive of the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) from 2012 to 2019. Prior to joining the LHIN, she held roles with the Muskoka/Parry Sound District Health Council, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, and Simcoe York and Northern Shores District Health Councils.

Armstrong’s hope was to reopen the facility in 2021. In order for that to happen, the Y needs a strong membership base.

Projections were calculated based on scenarios in which 20 per cent, 40 per cent and 50 per cent of the existing membership base returned. The best-case scenario shows the YMCA running a deficit of $216,000, while the worst-case scenario puts that deficit around $668,000.

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OPP arrests Springwater man wanted in connection with Penetanguishene incident

Jul 16, 2021 , , , , by shlf

Southern Georgian Bay OPP announced the arrest Nov. 4 of a 31-year-old Springwater man wanted in connection with an incident that occurred on the afternoon of Oct. 15 on Fox Street in Penetanguishene.

Details about the incident were not disclosed, and information regarding why the man was wanted by police was withheld in order to protect the identities of those involved.

The arrest happened without incident at 12 p.m. at the corner of Eighth and Yonge streets in Midland.

The accused was held in custody awaiting a video bail hearing, and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland at a future date.

OPP investigators extended their thanks to members of the media and the public who assisted in this investigation.

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‘It’s busting at the seams with townhomes’: South-end Barrie neighbours stand against potential 104-unit development

Jul 14, 2021 , , , , by shlf

Michelle Lackey may lose her home’s biggest selling feature.

The Barrie resident moved into her Loon Avenue dream house in June. The backyard has a pool and it overlooks part of a large wooded area, which is connected to the Lovers Creek ravine. But shortly after closing the purchase and moving in, she found out neighbours had received notice of a public meeting for a proposed 104-unit development, which could be built five metres from the back of their property lines, just weeks earlier.

Lackey says she didn’t know about the proposal and any development on the land would be “devastating” to residents and “costly” to her property value.

“If this development happens, it’s opening a huge can of worms,” she said. “I never thought we’d be backing onto more houses, given it’s a wetland. That’s a big disappointment. We didn’t think it was even possible, but they’ve found a small piece of land they feel they can develop on. It just seems the developers are cramming. It’s busting at the seams with townhomes, leaving no buffer between us and the road that’s going to go right through our backyard. If we’d have known, we’d have backed out of that deal. This is why we moved into this house, because it backed onto this beautiful forest. It’s a huge shock.”

That public meeting for the proposal was held in mid-September. MHBC Planning has submitted an application for Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments that, if approved, would allow for the construction of 12 traditional and 92 stacked townhouses on three of the site’s 15.3 acres.

MHBC partner Eldon Theodore says preliminary community consultation began about a year ago.

“The lands are a combination of both environmental-protection area and general industrial in the Official Plan; general industrial permits a broad range of manufacturing, processing and servicing,” he said, noting the amendments would actually add environmental protection to land in the southern portion of the site. “The residential on the property would allow for uses that are more compatible with the existing residential to the north. Three consecutive city reports have recommended these lands be converted to residential.”

This proposal also includes 35 at-grade and 127 underground parking spaces, and a trail is slated to run along the natural space, he said.

However, Lackey worries this project could lead to further development of sensitive land in the area. And there are also concerns over additional noise and traffic.

“It’s a sensitive area,” she said. “We just don’t understand how this could even be happening back there. We just hope the city of Barrie is looking at the bigger picture. Why not preserve this beautiful area?”

Lackey and several other residents are spearheading a petition over the matter. So far, nearly 3,700 people have signed it.

The proposal could be reviewed by the city’s general committee later this year.

To see the petition, visit . More details on the development are available at .

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Public Health Agency releases ‘final update’ into onion Salmonella outbreak in Canada that has left hundreds sick and dozens hospitalized

Jul 1, 2021 , , , , by shlf

The Public Health Agency has released what it’s calling it’s “final update” into a salmonella outbreak in Canada caused by onions.

The outbreak, the Agency says, “appears to be over” and the “outbreak investigation has been closed.” Onions imported from the United States are no longer under investigation since salmonella illness linked to this outbreak have “significantly decreased” over the last three weeks.

Since mid-summer, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) collaborated with federal and provincial public health partners, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate an outbreak of salmonella infections that occurred in seven provinces, including Ontario.

“Given that Salmonella illness reporting linked to this outbreak has significantly decreased over the last three weeks, the outbreak appears to be over and the investigation has been closed,” the Agency said in a statement/

The investigation’s findings identified “exposure” to red onions imported from the USA as a likely source of the outbreak,

In total, there were linked to this outbreak in the following provinces: British Columbia (121), Alberta (293), Saskatchewan (35), Manitoba (26), Ontario (14), Quebec (25) and Prince Edward Island (1).

Individuals became sick between mid-June and late-August 2020.

Seventy-nine individuals were hospitalized, the Agency said, and three people died, but salmonella did not contribute to the cause of these deaths.

Individuals who became ill were between 1 and 100 years of age. The majority of cases (54 per cent) were female.

“Individuals who were ill reported eating red onions at home, in menu items ordered at restaurants and in residential care settings,” the statement said.

Onions grown in Canada were not associated with this outbreak, the Agency added.

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Toronto public health shuts down Etobicoke restaurant for allowing indoor dining in defiance of COVID-19 measures

Jun 29, 2021 , , , , by shlf

As patrons packed Adamson Barbecue in Etobicoke on Tuesday, proudly defying rules to not eat indoors during the lockdown, city enforcement and Toronto police officers did nothing to stop the long line of customers from making its way inside.

Owner Adam Skelly vowed on social media to open on Tuesday as normal, creating the first major public test of new COVID-19 measures that came into effect Monday.

Restaurants are allowed to offer takeout and delivery, but are not allowed to have indoor or outdoor diners in Toronto under lockdown measures imposed by the province for at least the next 28 days.

Skelly’s restaurant stayed open for its regular hours, until 4 p.m., when the city announced that Dr. Eileen de Villa, the city’s medical officer of health, had ordered it closed under the provincial Health Protection and Promotion Act.

“Investigations require the gathering of all the facts before enforcement action can be taken. The city has now taken enforcement action, and the restaurant is closed,” the press release said, adding the restaurant is also under investigation for compliance with business licensing, zoning, public health, Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code requirements.

Earlier, inspectors found the restaurant to be in contravention of the province’s Reopening Ontario Act, with indoor and outdoor dining service “with many patrons not wearing masks and not practising physical distancing.”

After the restaurant had been serving customers for nearly two hours, Toronto Police Insp. Tim Crone told reporters that though it was open illegally, officers would not be moving in to clear out diners.

“Obviously, by the sheer number of people that are here right now, we don’t have the ability to go in and physically remove everyone at this point and it would be unsafe to do so,” Crone said.

Public health and bylaw enforcement officers conducted an investigation, Crone said, with police on scene to “ensure public safety” and support the city officials.

Later in the afternoon, Staff Supt. Mark Barkley said Toronto police would work with city officials to ensure de Villa’s order is followed.

“If he opens tomorrow, we will be here, we will have a presence and we will ensure compliance with the order,” he said

Barkley said the police had a “misunderstanding of what we should do and how we should do it” on Tuesday and the direction to not move in to disperse diners was not the “appropriate direction.”

“Plain and simple, it was a mistake this morning.”

Barkley said that patrons dining inside the restaurant could have been fined under provincial legislation, but because of the “misunderstanding,” they weren’t. He said officers will be better prepared in future to deal with a similar situation.

There has been no information about possible fines for Adamson or Skelly.

Shortly after the restaurant opened at 11 a.m. for business, two bylaw enforcement officers, a public health inspector and two uniformed police officers could be seen entering the Queen Elizabeth Boulevard location to speak with employees, including an agitated Skelly.

Skelly, who shouted at reporters about staying off his property and warmly welcomed guests, later emerged from the restaurant saying he had not been fined and refused to speak to a reporter further.

Premier Doug Ford — who has previously branded people going to parties in violation of pandemic regulations as “reckless” or “a bunch of yahoos” — adopted a more moderate tone on Tuesday about Adamson.

“I just want the guy to shut down,” said Ford, who is taking heat for a lockdown that forces small non-essential businesses in Toronto and Peel to close while Walmart and Costco stay open because they sell food and pharmacy items.

“I’m not going to get up here and start pounding on a small business owner when the guy’s hanging on by his fingernails,” the premier added. “My heart goes out.”

But Ford reinforced the importance of following public health protocols with new cases of COVID-19 averaging 1,395 daily in the last week, near all-time highs.

“If everyone does what he does…you’re going to be asking me another question when we start hitting 2,000 or 3,000 cases a day. That’s the last thing we want to happen.”

Mayor John Tory also struck a more moderate tone, telling reporters that everyone is entitled to protest and that he doesn’t direct enforcement.

“As a general rule, we can’t have people deciding they’re going to take the law into their own hands,” he said.

He repeated that he believes the time for warnings is over and that the city should be “registering a serious message about the breaking of the law.”

Coun. Mark Grimes, who represents the area, was outside the restaurant on Tuesday.

“This is a relatively new restaurant — it opened a few months back. So either this guy is the smartest guy or the dumbest. I think it might be a publicity stunt, I’m not too sure,” Grimes said.

“Kind of concerning that some people don’t want to follow the rules.”

Outside the white painted building, a crowd started to form shortly before doors opened, with patrons mostly not wearing masks and few socially distancing. A few shouted vitriol at reporters, some using megaphones.

One man, who refused to give his name, claimed the test for COVID-19 was a “lie” and that the opening was not at all dangerous, instead criticizing journalists for publishing “false evidence.”

Another man, who also refused to give his full name, acknowledged dining indoors was potentially dangerous, but said he defended his and others’ right to choose for themselves.

Some wore Guy Fawkes masks and cheered as passing cars on the largely industrial strip next to the Gardiner Expressway drove by to honk in support.

One was a marked city of Toronto truck, the driver of whom fist-bumped several protesters. Brad Ross, the city spokesperson, said the employee was not a bylaw officer and that the city was investigating.

Skelly posted a video on the Texas BBQ restaurant’s official Instagram on Monday to tell followers the newly opened Etobicoke location would be opening for inside dining “against provincial orders” starting at 11 a.m.

“For those of you who have eyes to see why I’m doing this, thank you guys so much,” Skelly said.

“This is a risky move and you guys gave me the gas to do this.”

with files from Rob Ferguson and David Rider

Jennifer Pagliaro is a Toronto-based reporter covering city hall and municipal politics for the Star. Follow her on Twitter:

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Daniel Masin seeks Simcoe North Conservative nomination

Jun 29, 2021 , , , , by shlf

Another resident has entered into the competition to replace long-time Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton.

Daniel Masin, a 57-year-old mortgage broker, is seeking the Conservative Party nomination in advance of the next federal election.

“I’m at the stage in my life where I want to give back to the community. I want to make a positive difference,” said Masin, who currently splits his time between Toronto and Penetanguishene. “I love the area. In my heart, (Simcoe north) is where my home is.”

Masin has been involved in politics since the 1970s. He’s campaigned for mayors, MPPs and MPs. After assisting politicians for decades, he finally wants to run for office and “serve the people.”

“As a mortgage broker, we put our clients’ interests first,” said Masin. “MPs put a constituent’s needs or interests first. That’s what they are elected to do – serve the public.”

He will have to get through a process first. Masin will need to be interviewed and secure party approval before he can throw his hat into the ring as an official candidate.

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Province expands probe to other projects following alleged $11M theft of COVID-19 relief funds

Jun 29, 2021 , , , , by shlf

The investigation into the alleged embezzlement of $11 million of pandemic relief funds is being expanded to include past information technology projects at Queen’s Park, the Star has learned.

A Toronto couple and their two adult sons, who all worked as Ontario government computer specialists, are alleged to have been involved in the theft of millions of dollars in provincial COVID-19 aid.

Documents filed with the Ontario Superior Court say “some or all of” Sanjay Madan, Shalini Madan, their sons Chinmaya Madan and Ujjawal Madan, and their associate Vidhan Singh allegedly perpetrated “a massive fraud” to funnel cash to hundreds of bank accounts.

In a statement of claim, which has not been proven in court, the government alleges “damages for fraud, theft, conversion, and conspiracy in an amount estimated to be at least $11 million.”

Sanjay Madan, a director in the Ministry of Education’s iAccess Solutions Branch, was fired with cause from his $176,608-a-year job earlier this month. He was the IT leader of the government’s online Support for Families program (SFFP), which dispensed more than $300 million in the spring.

Families were given $200 for each child under 12 and $250 for each special needs children up to age 21. About 95 per cent of the missing cash was supposed to go to families with special needs children.

The government’s statement of claim alleges Sanjay Madan knew “how it worked, its strengths, its vulnerabilities, and any deficiencies” in the program’s ability to verify the identities of people seeking help.

After the program’s April launch, “over 400 new accounts at the Bank of Montreal were opened in the names of the Madan respondents,” the court documents allege.

More than $2.5 million in payments went to those accounts while at least another $8 million went to TD accounts, the documents allege.

Asked in July about that, the documents say Sanjay Madan did not claim there was “some sort of error or technical glitch on the government’s part, but rather … offered various incredible explanations or justifications for the payments and … suggested that the funds be returned.”

Ivana Yelich, Premier Doug Ford’s director of media relations, confirmed Thursday that “a comprehensive investigation into the previous work of the individual while he was employed in the (Ontario public service) is being conducted.”

Det. Staff Sgt. Sean Chatland, who is leading a team of seven Ontario Provincial Police anti-rackets investigators, emphasized that detectives “will follow the evidence.”

While Chatland could not confirm the Madans and Singh are subjects of the ongoing investigation, sources at Queen’s Park said a separate KPMG audit is looking into a slew of past of IT projects dating back to at least 2010.

That year, Sanjay Madan was in charge of a $4 million project to revamp the Ontario Student Assistance Program’s (OSAP) loan and grant disbursement application.

He won IT World Canada awards for his efforts to improve the system that disburses billions of dollars each year to hundreds of thousands of university and college students.

Former colleagues, who contacted the Star after reading about the investigation and who spoke confidentially for fear of reprisals, said Sanjay Madan “worked closely with the same contractors on project after project.”

“On a big IT project, you have to bring in contract workers for about $100 an hour in order to meet the deadlines,” said a former associate.

“Sanjay had his select team and they were really siloed away from other (IT) teams. He was very protective of them.”

Another former colleague said “unfortunately Sanjay wouldn’t share consultants’ names with (our) team when asked. It was very odd.”

A third person who worked closely with Sanjay Madan said “he was always on the phone in his office dealing with his tenants, because he owned so many properties around Toronto.”

Through his lawyer, Christopher Du Vernet, Sanjay Madan has not had any comment on the allegations.

Shalini Madan, who earned $132,513 last year, is the manager of E-Ministries Support at the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. She was suspended with pay on Aug. 11.

Chinmaya Madan was technical product manager at the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services for three years before resigning in August. His LinkedIn profile says he now works at Microsoft in Seattle.

Neither Shalini Madan nor Chinmaya Madan have responded to repeated calls or emails. The Star has not been able to reach Singh, a Richmond Hill resident.

In a brief interview, Ujjawal Madan, who worked as a government contract employee on his father’s team, said he was aware of the allegations involving the family.

“I cannot comment at this time. It’s not a good time,” the Georgia Institute of Technology master’s student said Tuesday from Atlanta.

Officials at Georgia Tech, where tuition in his master’s program at the school of analytics is $20,000 (U.S.) a semester, reached out to the Star to say that the prestigious university is taking the allegations seriously.

“We’ve spoken with his academic adviser and he’s a wonderful student, but the student did not disclose this situation,” said Terrence Green of Georgia Tech’s career centre.

“We are not going to put the institution in jeopardy,” said Green, noting that students sign a strict “” at the school to ensure they “act according to the highest ethical standards.”

The university is now monitoring the investigation closely.

Three weeks ago, the provincial government obtained a court injunction to freeze the Madan family’s assets.

In a Nov. 6 affidavit, Sanjay Madan said he’s facing a cash crunch due to his assets being frozen.

He said he cannot access the $1,031,407 he made from selling a North York property on Sept. 29.

Robert Benzie is the Star’s Queen’s Park bureau chief and a reporter covering Ontario politics. Follow him on Twitter:

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‘I was extremely offended:’ Tiny Township to denounce racism in response to complaint over Confederate flag

Jun 29, 2021 , , , , by shlf

The Township of Tiny is taking a stand against racism.

On Nov. 30, council unanimously agreed that the municipality should make a public statement in support of inclusivity and against racism.

“I personally would like to see a public statement, but I think actions speak louder than words,” said Coun. Cindy Hastings. “We need to think about what we can do, opposed to just say. I think there are ways we can recognize those in our municipality who are maybe subject to racism.”

This summer, the township received an email from a concerned citizen who spotted a Confederate flag in the front window of a home at the corner of Oliver Drive and Fanella Road, just north of Balm Beach. 

“I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” wrote Reuben Hunter. “I am disgusted that this symbol of racism, white supremacy, and hatred toward minorities is being displayed in the front window for all to see. It is visual hate speech, and I was extremely offended simply by the sight of it.”

Hunter called for action and requested council ban the sale and display of the Confederate flag in the township.

Council briefly discussed the topic on July 6 and requested a staff report outlining the options the municipality could take.

Those options were presented to council on Nov. 30, along with the legal advice that Barriston Law had regarding the exact same issue.

“The township does not have jurisdiction to prohibit the flying of the Confederate flag, as this freedom of expression is protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,” wrote Sarah Hahn, a senior associate with Barriston. “A bylaw passed with the intention of limiting freedom of expression would be quashed by the court for being outside its jurisdiction and found invalid for being in conflict with the Charter.”

Based on this legal opinion, Tiny Township staff recommended that the municipality take the same course of action as Clearview Township and issue a public statement against racism. Staff will draft up a statement and present it to council at a future meeting.

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Waterfront parkland plan a guide, not ‘gospel’: Orillia councillor

Jun 28, 2021 , , , , by shlf

The ink was barely dry on a design plan for local waterfront parklands when city councillors found themselves cautioning Orillians that nothing in the document was absolute.

“We have to remember that this park is a park for all Orillians, and we want it to remain as such,” Coun. Pat Hehn said.

Council has now formally supported in principle a consultant’s design study for an area that includes Couchiching Beach Park and Centennial Park.

Within it are recommended measures that are causing concern among some residents, most notably a suggestion to close off Terry Fox Circle to traffic as part of a broader effort to make the area more pedestrian-focused.

Council would be wise to seek public input on individual components of the plan as they are brought forward for consideration, Coun. Rob Kloostra said.

“I think we need to do a lot more,” he added.

Lifelong resident Wally Clark told Simcoe.com he enjoyed cruising around Terry Fox Circle in his truck, but wouldn’t oppose its closure so long as adequate parking was available nearby.

“Having more room in here (for pedestrians) would help,” he said.

Coun. Tim Lauer did not support approving the plan in principle, arguing that it sets in motion a process that will see staff craft budgets as part of a 10-year capital plan and prioritize projects.

“I think it’s a little premature to be approving this in principle and just assuming that it doesn’t mean anything,” Lauer said.

Hehn suggested adding a preamble to the plan, acknowledging that aspects of it may be changed as current and future councils consider individual projects.

“People don’t realize that it can be changed and they take it as gospel,” Hehn said.

Council decided a preamble was redundant as the consultant’s recommendations were just that.

Accepting the plan in principle “does not commit us to do anything that is in the report,” Coun. Ted Emond said.

“It lays out a model for the future,” he added.

Council will decide whether to support individual components of the plan as they are brought forward by staff at budget meetings in the intervening years, Emond said.