File #: 11-A-153    Version: Name:
Type: Item of Discussion Status: To Be Introduced
File created: 4/12/2011 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/18/2011 Final action: 4/18/2011
Title: SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY WAR OF 1812 BICENTENNIAL PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES. David Brunelle, Project Manager of the Southern Georgian Bay War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee addressed City Council to provide an open delegation concerning the upcoming Southern Georgian Bay War of 1812 Bicentennial projects and initiatives. Mr. Brunelle stated that he believes this series of historic events provides a legitimate opportunity to increase Ontario’s profile and visitation through community pride and public education of the significance of the events of the war between 1812 and1815. He outlined a number of capital projects that will be undertaken leading up to the bicentennial. Mr. Brunelle encouraged members of City Council and members of the public to visit the website, www.1812bicentennial.com to learn more about the impact the war had on the City of Barrie and surrounding area. Members of City Council asked a number of questions related to the delegation.
Attachments: 1. 110418 Open Delegation - David Brunelle Southern Georgian Bay War of 1812.pdf

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SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY WAR OF 1812 BICENTENNIAL PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES.

 

David Brunelle, Project Manager of the Southern Georgian Bay War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee addressed City Council to provide an open delegation concerning the upcoming Southern Georgian Bay War of 1812 Bicentennial projects and initiatives.  Mr. Brunelle stated that he believes this series of historic events provides a legitimate opportunity to increase Ontario’s profile and visitation through community pride and public education of the significance of the events of the war between 1812 and1815.  He outlined a number of capital projects that will be undertaken leading up to the bicentennial.  Mr. Brunelle encouraged members of City Council and members of the public to visit the website, www.1812bicentennial.com <http://www.1812bicentennial.com> to learn more about the impact the war had on the City of Barrie and surrounding area.

 

Members of City Council asked a number of questions related to the delegation.