Jan Mowbray - Ward 3 Councillor

Jazz at the Museum

Jan — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:27:57 +0000

Back by popular demand - Jazz at the Museum – Halton Region Museum, at Kelso. Click here for the poster and full calendar of events and times: Jazz At the Museum-Poster

September 12 – Sitar Django. Gyspy jazz spiced up with a sitar, Indian Style
October 10 -Fern Lindzon. Modern Klezmer music and jazz standards
November 14 – Brenda Lewis/John Zadro. Jazz vocalist performing songs from her acclaimed CD – Jazzlike
December 12 – Ingo Anderson harmonica Trio . Everything from jazz tunes to blue grass

Jan Mowbray for Local & Regional Council

Jan — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:08:05 +0000

As a Ward 3 councillor since 2003, I am now seeking election to represent wards 2, 3, 4 & 5 at Milton’s council table as well as at the Region of Halton. My approach is one of proactive consultation with constituents. I have listened and here is a list of your most pressing issues and my position on those issues.”

Employment for everyone: The nature of work has changed and the high unemployment rate is a concern. We have a duty to help our residents adapt and we must ensure we take care of those in need. I will encourage more regional investment in these areas.

Affordable Housing for All: Milton is desperately short of affordable housing—certainly for first time buyers but especially for seniors. I introduced a Motion at council in support of Bill 198 at Queens Park. Passage of this bill will give municipalities the tools to ensure the provision of affordable housing. I will continue to push for these tools.

A Vibrant Downtown: Milton is a gem. We must protect and enhance the historic look and feel of downtown Milton. Relatively small investments can make a major difference to the viability of the downtown core. I will also continue driving to help revitalize the village of Campbellville.

Liveable Urban Design: We need to protect our identity and small town feel, while maintaining our sense of community — even as we continue to grow. The tools are there and I will work to make sure we use them to build a community that works for us now and in the future.

Improved Commutes: There are too many better things to do in life than be stuck in urban gridlock. Milton needs improved GO access & service, upgrading of regional roads and, we need to synchronize our traffic lights to improve traffic flow. I will work with my fellow Regional & Town councillors and staff teams, using all the powers at my disposal, to push these priorities forward.

Your Priorities

Jan — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:32:40 +0000

Traveling through wards 2, 3, 4 & 5 affords me the opportunity to meet Miltonians, to learn what really matters to Milton residents. Perhaps you weren’t in when I stopped by, or I may not have been on your block yet but in any case, I welcome your comments through this avenue. By working together we can make this community what we want it to be.

I have taken the top rated issues and put them into a brochure, along with how I would address those issues. To download, click: Jan Mowbray Brochure 2010.

Along with your comment, please include your email address and name and address. All information remains confidential. I share my lists with no one.

Jammin’ in the Park

Jan — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:17:39 +0000

Destination Campbellville

presentsJammin’ in the Park

A hands-on community event celebrating local foods and local talent

Saturday, July 31, 2010 – 5 pm. to 9 pm. Barbecue 6-8pm

If you have a musical instrument, bring it along or sing along with your neighbours for a fun and relaxing evening in the Campbellville Conservation Park, Main Street, Campbellville.

.A donation of $10.00 per person is requested.

Inquiries:Jan Mowbray 519-853-4492, or email: jan@janmowbray.ca

Farmers Feed Cities so we’ll celebrate our farmers by serving only local foods as we go Jammin’ into the evening. Bring a chair and insect repellent. Open to all ages, don’t miss out!

Teen Topics

Jan — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:04:38 +0000

I would like input from Milton teens. Through many interactions with Milton Teens I know they want a place to “go”, a place they can call their own, a place to “hang out”. To that end, I would put these questions to Milton Teens to make it happen:

Where would be a logical place? Probably along the bus route?
How would we properly manage it? Maintenance’ cleaning - will teens take responsibility for cleanup to help reduce costs?
There would have to be adults on site? Who? How many? Paid? Unpaid?
What hours should it be open?
Where would the money come from to pay for it all? I believe it unlikely teens’ parents would agree to having their taxes increase to pay for it – but let’s start the discussion.

Health & Wellness for Seniors

Jan — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:41:29 +0000

If you are a senior, or are related to a senior – and that pretty well covers us all – you or your senior, might be interested in an upcoming event.

A coaltion of Health and Wellness Professionals has formed to cater specifically to the needs of seniors. Their introductory Special Event, Healthy Solutions for Savvy Seniors, will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 21 Charles Street, Milton. June 23, 12:30 – 3:30.

Strawberry Shortcake and punch will be served. Click Health & Wellness Professionals 2010 for the flyer.

FORCE Celebration

Jan — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:52:13 +0000

FORCE is planning a big party for the communities to celebrate the stopping of St Marys Quarry.
Campbellville and Flamborough can celebrate the end of the threat to our roads, our water and our way of life

* Sunday, May 16, 2010
* 1:00 to 4:00 pm
* Carlisle Golf and Country Club

* free barbeque lunch
* for the kids, we will have some entertainment and face painting

* at 2:00 pm, we will cut a celebration cake to mark the occasion!

High-Speed Internet Solution

Jan — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:02:36 +0000

It’s hard to believe but some people still don’t have access to good, reliable high speed internet. And that’s been a huge concern for me. Everybody needs high speed internet to level the playing field.

Thanks to Susan’s email, I learned about Roger’s Rocket Hub. I gave them a call and as a result, Rogers has provided a special offer for Milton residents. Click for the flyer Rocket Hub Handout_Milton.

If you care to keep me posted, I would be interested in knowing how you make out with this solution. Please share this note with your neighbours if they also have been unable to get high speed internet via Xplornet.

Oh Canada!

Jan — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:33:18 +0000

On Being Canadian

March 1st, 2010

I read this piece by Mike Salisbury, ward 4 councillor, City of Guelph. With his permission I offer it here as it speaks for me as well as a great many others….

Like many Canadians I spoke with over the last few weeks, I couldn’t help but draw comparisons between the opening ceremonies of the Canadian Winter Olympics and the opening ceremonies of the recent summer Olympics in Beijing.

Without a question, the Beijing opening ceremonies were flawless and awe inspiring. They were a spectacle the kind of which may never have been witnessed before. The Canadian opening ceremonies were…well, not exactly flawless.

As many of you know, the fourth ‘leg’ of the Olympic cauldron didn’t work. It failed to rise up out of the floor leaving one of our torch bearers holding the bag, or more precisely, holding the torch.

In the weeks that followed I heard many people respond critically about our opening ceremonies; it wasn’t “perfect” – it “failed” – it was an “embarrassment”. I began to contemplate how well, or how poorly, our opening ceremonies portrayed our nation to the rest of the world. It wasn’t until 17 days later watching the closing ceremonies that it became apparent just how proud I am to be a Canadian.

Perhaps one of the moments I remember most vividly about the opening ceremonies in Beijing was the little girl in the pigtails and red dress who sang the anthem. Lin Miaoke, a cute 9 year old from Beijing become a national sensation and darling to the international media following her performance; the only problem, she was a fake.

The real singer was a seven-year-old girl named Yang Peiyi. She had won a gruelling competition to perform the anthem, but was pulled at the last minute because while she had a perfect voice, she wasn’t considered pretty enough to represent her nation to the rest of the world. So on the night of the opening ceremonies, while a pre-recording of Yang Peiyi played Lin Miaoke was seen but not heard.

By contrast, our opening ceremonies were flawlessly real – warts and all.

The way I see it, life doesn’t always work out the way we want it to. Sometimes we fail, we don’t get that job we wanted, we miss the bus, or our fancy Olympic flame just doesn’t work right. As Canadians we pick each other up and we just keep going.

We also laugh about our follies. It was no surprise that our closing ceremonies opened with a three legged Olympic torch complete with a theatrical “mechanic” who after several unsuccessful attempts ultimately succeeds in pulling up the arm with an imaginary rope so that Catriona Ann Le May Doan, the athlete who was previously denied, is given the honour of lighting the cauldron.

Perseverance, tolerance, creativity, humour, helping each other to become great…THAT is being Canadian, and I am proud we shared it with the world.

Leona Boyd comes to Milton

Jan — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:41:46 +0000

Click for flyer: Leona Boyd, May 22,’10

$25 is a fabulous price to see and hear a performer of this calibre. May 22 at St Paul’s United Church in Milton. Contact Milton Concert Presentations for ticket purchasing information.