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Wilson recognizes Dr. Bill Ives

(September 22, 2017) – On September 20, MPP Jim Wilson rose in the Ontario Legislature to speak about Stayner resident Dr. Bill Ives.

Ives celebrated his 90^th birthday earlier this year and Wilson took time to recognize his many achievements and dedication to his local community.

“I have known Dr. Ives for many years and he is an amazing person,” said Wilson. “His commitment to his community and his patients is a great example to us all.”

Dr. Ives played an important role helping get the Stayner Medical Centre built and for many years he travelled to Ecuador to provide medical services to people in need. He was also involved with Clearview Community Theatre acting on stage and helping behind the scenes with many productions.

“I am proud to call Dr. Ives a friend,” Wilson said in the House.

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Wilson attends 90th birthday party

(September 21, 2017) - Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson presented Shirley Parton with a commemorative scroll for her 90^th birthday party on September 10.

The party was held at Stayner Care Centre and was attended by Shirley’s family and many friends.

“Congratulations to Shirley for reaching this amazing milestone,” said Wilson. “It was a pleasure to spend some time with her on this special day.”

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Jim meets with Ontario Trial Lawyers Association

(September 20, 2017) Last Thursday, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson was pleased to meet with John Karapita, Director of Public Affairs at the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association to discuss auto insurance and the Marshall Report.

Wilson happy wind turbine project near airport rejected

(September 19, 2017) - MPP Jim Wilson is thrilled a proposal to build industrial wind turbines near the Collingwood Airport and Clearview Aerodrome will not go ahead.

The Environmental Review Tribunal ruled against the proposal on August 16 and the period to appeal that decision passed on September 15.

“The whole idea was absurd from the start. You don’t build massive wind turbines near airports,” said Wilson. “I want to congratulate local residents and communities for their hard work in appealing this project. I want to thank everybody who signed the petition and participated in the appeal before the Tribunal.”

The tribunal’s decision upheld a previous ruling that the Fairview Wind project proposed by WPD Canada posed risk to human health due to its proximity to the two airports.

“The tribunal’s decision is a victory for local residents and the local community,” said Wilson. “This is another example of the Liberal government’s mismanagement of the hydro system. They tried to force our community to accept industrial wind turbines where they didn’t belong. This is proof municipal planning approval authority for these projects must be restored.”

Wilson, who spent several years opposing the project and introduced a private members bill in the Legislature to stop the proposal, was pleased the tribunal recognized the potential danger to human health from the project.

“Local residents knew from the beginning the location of this project was inappropriate,” Wilson said.

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Jim meets with Ontario Good Roads Association

(September 14, 2017) Yesterday, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson had an interesting meeting with the Ontario Good Roads Association. He is pictured here with OGRA representatives, Paul Johnson, John McKean and Joe Tiernay.

Wilson meets with Simcoe-Muskoka Catholic School Board trustees

(September 14, 2017) - Last week, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson attended a meeting between local MPPs and trustees for the Simcoe-Muskoka Catholic School Board.

“We had a very productive meeting with the trustees from the school board,” said Wilson. “It’s always important to hear the views of school trustees about the many issues they face in the education sector.”

Picture from left: Maria Hardie – Board Vice-Chair, Catherine MacDonald – trustee, MPP Ann Hoggarth, MPP Julia Munro, Carol Corriveau-Truchon – Board Chair, Janice Hutchison – trustee, MPP Jim Wilson, Shawn Cooper – trustee and seated Francis Smith – trustee.

VIDEO: Wynne Government out of touch with resident concerns over beachfront in Wasaga Beach

(September 13, 2017) Today in the Ontario Legislature, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson questioned the government over what they are doing to address maintenance concerns with the beachfront in Wasaga Beach Provincial Park. 

Over the summer, Wilson received over 2300 signed petitions from local ratepayer groups and constituents upset over the issue.

“Minister, for years I have been contacting this government over and over again about the deteriorating condition of the beachfront in Wasaga Beach,” said Wilson. “Residents are concerned. Tourists are concerned. The Town is concerned. Yet, nothing is being done by your government.”

“Wasaga Beach is a jewel in this province—the Guinness Book of Records calls this beach the longest freshwater beach in the world—from a provincial standpoint, I cannot understand why more attention is not being given to its proper care and maintenance,” continued Wilson.

The Natural Resources Minister didn’t acknowledge Wilson’s concerns. The Minister gave the same response Wilson and his constituents have received from the government many times before.

Wilson went on to ask the Minister if she would agree to a tour and meeting with local constituents to see firsthand the impact of the decisions being made by the government.

“For 14 years Liberal scandals, waste and mismanagement have made life unaffordable in Ontario and services are being cut as a result,” added Wilson. “Ontarians deserve better.”

For more, please watch the full video clip.

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VIDEO: Wilson submits Wasaga Beach petitions

(September 13, 2017) Yesterday, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson introduced in the Ontario Legislature signed copies of his petition calling on the Liberal government to properly maintain beach areas under its control in Wasaga Beach.

For more, watch the clip.

Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson to host blood donor clinic in Collingwood on October 11th

Jim tours Collwest Grain Ltd. in Collingwood

(August 30, 2017) Today, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson was also pleased to meet with Collwest Grain Ltd. in Collingwood. He was thankful to John Taylor and Stuart Giffen for providing a tour of the facility.