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This document outlines some of the projects completed or ongoing in the Terrace Bay region the past 9 months.

TERRACE BAY PULP INC. UPDATE

Terrace Bay Pulp Inc. held its official grand reopening ceremony on Monday October 4, 2010 and the mill has

been steadily improving its operations ever since. April has been a very good month for the mill with excellent

production and quality. Pulp prices remain strong and global product demand is forecast to remain high. The

mill has diversified its shipments to a global marketplace. Terrace Bay Pulp Inc. is also working on a variety of

green initiatives including the enhancement of its current steam turbine cogeneration system to increase its

power production and developing plans to meet new government air quality regulations coming in 2013.

WILKES TERRACE LONG-TERM CARE

Construction of the new 22-bed Long-Term Care Project continues with an estimated completion in early May

2011. Once construction is complete and compliance is met residents will begin to move into the building which

was recently named the Wilkes Terrace after the late Dr. Keith Wilkes.

Fund raising continues with $1.8

million raised with another $25,000

to come in pledges and corporate

donations. The campaign is short

$950,000 to meet the campaign

goal of $2.75 million. The Furnish a

Room Campaign has raised

$116,000 and hopes to meet its goal

of $215,213. Recently the project

received a boost with a $10,000 donation from Inmet Mining Corporation.

For more information and regular updates, visit www.mccauslandhospital.com.

Produced by Terrace Bay Municipal Staff

1 Selkirk Ave., PO Box 40, Terrace Bay, ON, P0T 2W0

Phone: (807) 825-3315, Email: info@terracebay.ca

Wilkes Terrace in April 2011

Terrace Bay Pulp Inc.

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TERRACE BAY DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT

The $3 million Downtown Revitalization Project is nearing completion with only some minor activities still to

be finished. The project has involved extensive improvements to the Simcoe Plaza area through the renovation

of the plaza canopy, new plaza signage, new sidewalks, new lighting, and the addition of pine soffit under the

canopy. The minor deficiencies include landscaping, painting, directional signage and some stonework.

Construction of the 50 foot Terrace Bay Lighthouse, which is a replica of the tallest lighthouse on the Great

Lakes at the nearby Slate Islands, will encourage visitors to stop in the downtown with its amazing views of

Lake Superior and the Municipality. New marketing signage has also been installed on the highway and

features the Terrace Bay Lighthouse, the Aguasabon Falls, and Terrace Bay Beach. The project is expected to

be fully complete in the Summer with a grand reopening ceremony and activities around July 1st. Enhanced

landscaping and the improvement of a walkway from the recreation centre will also be completed this summer.

For more information on the project, visit www.terracebay.ca/drp or www.facebook.com/yourterracebay.

Terrace Bay Lighthouse in April

New Terrace Bay Municipal Entrance Sign

Simcoe Plaza Improvements

Simcoe Plaza Improvements

Highway Signage

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TERRACE BAY CULTURAL CENTRE GRAND OPENING The official grand opening ceremony for the new Terrace Bay Cultural Centre was held on January 11, 2011 and

approximately 150 people were in attendance. Chief Administrative Officer Carmelo Notarbartolo was the

Master of Ceremony for the event which included speeches from the Minister of Northern Development, Mines,

and Forestry - Michael Gravelle, Acting Mayor - Jamie Robinson, Superior Seniors Club President - Joan Clark,

and Terrace Bay Public Library Board Chair - Irene Moore. CAO Notarbartolo also read a letter on behalf of the

Federal Minister of Industry, the Honourable Tony Clement who was unable to attend the event. The Terrace

Bay Cultural Centre began construction on January 4, 2010 and the building opened to the public on October 4,

2010. The total cost of the project was $1.9 million. The Michael King Hall has already hosted numerous large

events and the building is used regularly by patrons to the library and members of the Superior Seniors Club.

For more information on the project, visit www.terracebay.ca/cc. The Michael King Hall was recently painted

in April and will have new secondary lighting installed in May. The Superior Seniors Club also has plans to add

an activity garden outside the Seniors Activity Centre with bocce ball, horseshoes, bbq patio, & landscaping.

Cultural Centre Grand Opening Celebration

Pictures of the Building in Fall 2011

Library Circulation Desk

Library Fireside Reading Area

Chef Sam in the Hall Kitchen

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TERRACE BAY RECOGNIZED BY NORTHERN ONTARIO BUSINESS AWARDS AS THE

“ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR” FOR 2010/2011

The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay was recognized by the Northern Ontario Business Awards as

the Entrepreneurial Community of the Year for 2010/2011. Council and staff attended the gala event where the

award was presented by sponsors Bombardier Inc. Terrace Bay was a unanimous selection for the award.

The awards judge‟s panel made special mention of

the following projects:

Downtown revitalization

Highway commercial

Cultural centre

Water infrastructure

As well as the following activities:

Development of Municipal website

Physician recruitment

New business support

Business information sessions

Continuous ongoing communication with the

business community in regards to the

Townships plans and projects

Mayor Michael King & CAO Carmelo Notarbartolo with

Entrepreneurial Community of the Year Award

Photo Credit - Patrick Chondon Photography

Excerpt from Writeup in Northern Ontario Business Awards Programme

It took a strong entrepreneurial spirit and vision of a brighter future to see the people of Terrace Bay through

one of the most difficult economic downturns this small Northern Ontario town has ever experienced. Located

on the north shore of Lake Superior, east of Thunder Bay, this small community of 1,700 people was built

around a pulp and paper mill in the 1940s that at its peak employed more than 1,000. However, during the last

two years, an ailing forestry sector resulted in the layoff of the entire workforce of 420 people, leaving a

startling 40 per cent unemployment rate. “It has probably been the toughest time Terrace Bay has gone through

in its history,” said Carmelo Notarbartolo, chief administrative officer for the Corporation of the Township of

Terrace Bay. In what appeared to be the end of the township‟s economic lifeline, the paper mill sat idle under

creditor protection, unable to pay its taxes. But council remained hopeful and rallied for financial support from

the provincial government for the mill along with funding for other economic diversification projects to breathe

some life back into the community. “They (council) said, „We can‟t just sit back and hope something happens.

We have to look toward the future‟ …They were committed to it, and administration took it and ran with it,”

said Notarbartolo. With council‟s support, advocacy, and perseverance, Terrace Bay Pulp Inc. was able to

obtain a $25-million loan from the Ontario government. Other money from a private financier was coming,

leaving the township hopeful that the mill would return to full production of 1,200 tonnes of pulp per day.

Other diversification efforts were initiated about four years ago when council struck a strategic plan, which it

has aggressively implemented. A $3-million downtown revitalization project helped give a facelift to the core

businesses with new canopies, landscaping enhancements and a 50-foot lighthouse with an observation deck,

visible from the Trans Canada Highway, and providing a view of Lake Superior, the township and the

downtown. “We‟re hoping the lighthouse will hook travellers into our downtown core,” Notarbartolo said,

explaining that Ministry of Transportation statistics indicate 800,000 vehicles pass by Terrace Bay every year.

“Even attracting a small percentage of them to spend some money in our downtown will generate new revenue

for our downtown businesses.” The project prompted a local pharmacy to expand its services and staff as a

direct result of the project.

For more information, visit www.terracebay.ca/noba

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CANADIAN PACIFIC HIRING

The regional headquarters for Canadian Pacific is located in Schreiber

and employs a significant amount of workers from Terrace Bay.

In February 2011, the region experienced a boost of new hires at

Canadian Pacific with 15 new employees for the conductor position.

The number of employees for the region is now estimated at 190 in

total between Terrace Bay, Schreiber and the surrounding area.

TERRACE BAY REBRANDING CONTINUES

The rebranding of Terrace Bay was completed in the Fall of

2010 with the new logo. The logo was developed with the

intent of emphasizing the new Terrace Bay lighthouse attraction

that will be a major means for visitors to identify the Township.

The logo also shows the Terrace Bay view of Lake Superior

with the Slate Islands in the background. Finally, the logo also

features two trees to allude to the proud forestry history of the

Municipality. The Township has also rolled out a variety of

promotional products that feature the new logo including

clothing, key chains, pins, coffee mugs and much more. The

clothing is purchased from local company Hollywood Filanes

Sportswear and can be purchased at the Terrace Bay Municipal Office. The response from the public so far has

been incredible with numerous orders from residents.

STEEL RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT

The construction of a new multi-million dollar

bridge along Highway 17 over the Steel River has

been ongoing since February 2010. The bridge was

completed for travel in Winter 2010 and the old

bridge will be torn down in the Summer of 2011.

The Carillion company has been completing the

required work and has a temporary office in Terrace

Bay for administration purposes. The project hired

some local workers throughout its duration.

Early Construction on the Northeast Side

NEW MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION BUILDING CONSTRUCTED IN TERRACE BAY

The Ministry of Transportation recently completed the construction of a new maintenance garage in Terrace

Bay. The garage will service highway maintenance vehicles and is directly located on Highway 17 on the

Eastern side of Terrace Bay. The project budget was close to $300,000 and was completed in Winter 2010.

New MTO Maintenance Garage

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROJECT

The Township of Terrace Bay and Town of Marathon are working

together to create a geographic information system (GIS) for their

communities. The project entails taking existing paper maps to

build a digital map with a variety of layers that will show the

municipal infrastructure of each community including water lines,

sewer pipes, roads, trails, etc. This will greatly assist the

municipalities in their planning process for the replacement of

infrastructure as well as ensuring information mostly contained on

paper maps is backed up and verified to actual points on the

ground through the use of GPS systems. The system will be

mainly used by municipal staff, but parts of it will also be

available for residents to access through a public viewer that will

be integrated into the Municipal website. The project is

approximately $250,000 with 90% funding coming from the

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and the remaining

10% split evenly between Marathon and Terrace Bay. The project is expected to take almost 2 years in duration

and involve collecting the information and formatting it into the final digital system. The initial system has

been setup based on the paper maps and satellite imagery the Municipalities already possesses. For more

information on Terrace Bay and its mapping database, visit www.terracebay.ca/maps.

GREEN EDUCATION COORDINATOR

The Township of Terrace Bay, with funding from EcoSuperior Environmental Programs, has been able to create

a contract position to increase education in the community on green issues. Allison Dennis from Terrace Bay

was the successful applicant. Her background includes experience teaching and conducting research of this type

through her Master‟s degree program. Some of the projects she will be working on include: the 2011 Green

Tradeshow, the two hazardous waste recycling days being organized by the Municipality, Lake Superior Day,

the Jackfish Bay Area of Concern Committee, researching the design of a household recycling program and

creating green education materials for residents and businesses. Allison has started her new position and can be

reached with green ideas at green@terracebay.ca.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING

Terrace Bay Pulp Inc. Mill Manager Bob Bryson Giving a Presentation

The Aguasabon Chamber of Commerce held an informal get together for business owners and had an excellent

turnout with about 30 people attending. Terrace Bay and Schreiber municipal staff outlined some of their

projects to the business community and Terrace Bay Pulp gave a great update on some of their positive plans.

The Aguasabon Chamber of Commerce is looking to enhance its reach and is in the process of recruiting ne

board members. For more information, visit www.terracebay.ca/chamber

New GIS System

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TERRACE BAY CONTINUES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Township of Terrace Bay has a proud history of supporting its volunteers and staff in developing events for

the region. The next 6 months will see some of the following events held in the Municipality:

2011 Green Tradeshow – 1,000 visitors expected with exhibitors showcasing products, services, and

activities encompassing the many shades of green on May 14. More info – www.greentradeshow.ca

Spring and Fall Hazardous Waste Days in Terrace Bay – May 28 and September 17 from 12pm-3pm at

the Tourism information Centre in Terrace Bay. More info – www.terracebay.ca/haz

3rd

Annual Terrace Bay Lake Superior Day – 300 visitors expected on July 17 with a volunteer beach

cleanup, free boat charters, kayaking and other activities. More info – www.terracebay.ca/lsday

25th

Annual Terrace Bay Canada Day Celebration – 1,500 visitors expected with a shore lunch and fun

games and activities for the whole family on July 1st. More info – www.terracebay.ca/recreation

12th

Annual Terrace Bay Dragfest – 8,000 visitors expected with amateur and competitive drag racing at

the Terrace Bay Airport July 29-31. More info – www.superiorcarclassics.ca

30th

Annual Terrace Bay Fall Fair – regions largest crafts show Sept 11 – www.terracebay.ca/events

Panorama of the Inside of the Terrace Bay Arena at the 2010 Green Tradeshow

Kayaking at Lake Superior Day

Racing at the Dragfest

Terrace Bay is Extremely Proud of Support Received from its Government Partners: