Tay directs $37,500 to hospital, physician recruitment; council logo decision ahead
Tay Township has allocated $37,500 to support local healthcare and physician recruitment, according to a June 22 council information package. The funding—comprising a $25,000 donation to the Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation’s ‘We See You’ campaign and a $12,500 investment in Georgian Bay Physician Recruitment—was the most consequential item in a week of agendas that also included shareholder business for NT Power and preparations to select a new township logo.
Healthcare funding
The two contributions were listed among correspondence and reports received by council. The donation to GBGH supports the foundation’s capital campaign, while the physician recruitment funding targets regional efforts to attract family doctors. No further details on timelines or approvals were included in the information package. Council took no vote on the items; they were presented for information.
NT Power annual meeting
On June 24, council convened a special meeting as sole shareholder of Tay Hydro Inc. to participate in the NT Power annual general meeting. The agenda called for votes on receiving the 2025 audited financial statements for Tay Hydro, appointing KPMG LLP as auditor for both Tay Hydro and NT Power, and electing directors. Andrea Fay was nominated as sole director of Tay Hydro, while D. Charleson, B. Gabel, and other nominees were put forward for the NT Power board. Council also expected an update on NT Power’s pending sale to Alectra Inc., with closing anticipated in the second quarter of 2027. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published.
Council to select new township logo
At its regular June 24 meeting, council was scheduled to review a shortlist of designs for the Township of Tay’s logo redevelopment and to make a selection. The agenda also included the 2025 Treasurer’s Statement of Development Charge and Parkland Reserve Funds, plus delegations on the Tay Shore Trail snowmobile use, a Port McNicoll Transportation Service pilot project, and correspondence regarding housing infrastructure in Port McNicoll. No decisions on these items have been confirmed.
Provincial election-year rules and regional updates
A June 29 council information package drew attention to new provincial restrictions on strong mayor powers during election years. The package also contained a Simcoe County HART Hub branding announcement and plans for a 13-bed supportive housing expansion, Canada Day holiday schedule changes for waste drop‑off facilities and LINX Transit, and resolutions from Midland (declaration on intimate partner violence) and Tay Valley (compliance with freedom of information and protection). All items were provided for council review without requiring a vote.
Coming up
The Heritage Committee meets on July 7 to discuss the Tay Heritage Youth Contest, storyboard signs, heritage designations, the Canada Day event, and website updates. No other public meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks.
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