Rotary Meeting April 7, 2025
President Drina opened the meeting with a toast to The Monarchy, First Nations and Canada.
She then read the land acknowledgement. Kevin Moore then provided the grace. Everyone then enjoyed an excellent salmon dinner followed by dessert.
After dinner Bruce Coleman introduced our guest speaker for the evening the Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope Olena Hankivsky. Rotarian Bruce outlined a few of the many
accomplishments that she has been a part of prior to coming to Port Hope.
She then read the land acknowledgement. Kevin Moore then provided the grace. Everyone then enjoyed an excellent salmon dinner followed by dessert.
After dinner Bruce Coleman introduced our guest speaker for the evening the Mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope Olena Hankivsky. Rotarian Bruce outlined a few of the many
accomplishments that she has been a part of prior to coming to Port Hope.
Guest Speaker
Her first topic was a report on the Walk in Clinic. The clinic has been operating well and 92% or their clients are from Northumberland County. Since opening it has had 187,000 client visits.
This has reduced the number of visits to the emergency departments at Northumberland Hills and Campbellford Hospital. They would like to hire a Nurse Practitioner but there is currently not sufficient funding to do so. Ongoing Doctor recruitment is a difficult task. There is very little money available and every municipality in Ontario are competing to attract the same health care providers. Some cities are offering free rent and other perks. Each year the percentage of Northumberland residents who do not have a Doctor continues to rise.
The Youth Wellness Hub is on track to open later this year. The Mayor thanked all first responders for their hard work during the recent ice storm. She also provided a brief overview of what has happened regarding the recent announcement that OPG is doing exploratory work for the establishment of a nuclear power generating station at the Wesleyville site. Port Hope will have an independent office in town to provide information and answer questions about the project. Port Hope is close to completing an inventory of all land that is owned by the municipality.
This has reduced the number of visits to the emergency departments at Northumberland Hills and Campbellford Hospital. They would like to hire a Nurse Practitioner but there is currently not sufficient funding to do so. Ongoing Doctor recruitment is a difficult task. There is very little money available and every municipality in Ontario are competing to attract the same health care providers. Some cities are offering free rent and other perks. Each year the percentage of Northumberland residents who do not have a Doctor continues to rise.
The Youth Wellness Hub is on track to open later this year. The Mayor thanked all first responders for their hard work during the recent ice storm. She also provided a brief overview of what has happened regarding the recent announcement that OPG is doing exploratory work for the establishment of a nuclear power generating station at the Wesleyville site. Port Hope will have an independent office in town to provide information and answer questions about the project. Port Hope is close to completing an inventory of all land that is owned by the municipality.
Questions
Status of the old file factory building on Cavan St. They are currently in litigation with the owners of the property which may not be concluded for another 12 to 18 months.
Ruth Clark Child Care Centre The centre on Mill St. South is now open and operating. The Mayor was thanked for her interesting and informative comments.
Reports
Ruth Clark Child Care Centre The centre on Mill St. South is now open and operating. The Mayor was thanked for her interesting and informative comments.
Reports
There will be a spring clean up on Earth Day April 27 th co-ordinated by Adam Pearson Float Your Fanny will take place April 12 th and Rotary will supply hot drinks at the finish line.
Youth Exchange - The incoming student for 2025/2026 will attend school in Cobourg.
President Steve gave a report on the Flavours of Port Hope. Feedback from the restaurants was positive. There were 144 paying guests with a profit of $19,900. The committee look forward to any comments or suggestions from club members for the 2026 event.