October 30, 2009

Local News
H1N1- The pandemic H1N1 flu virus is different than regular flu. In spring 2009, the H1N1 flu virus emerged in North America. This is a new strain of influenza and because humans have little to no natural immunity to this virus. The H1N1 virus can cause serious and widespread illness.  The following link has up-to-date information on H1N1 including symptoms and tips for prevention.
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/h1n1/index-eng.php

The following site has a list of all clinics in your area that offer the H1N1 vaccine: http://www.thehealthline.ca/libraryContent.aspx?id=161

Ontario is improving access to justice for the community of St. Thomas and surrounding area by building a new, modern and accessible consolidated courthouse. The design will incorporate the historical courthouse on Wellington Street. Steve Peters, MPP was on site to make the announcement along side Attorney General Chris Bentley, Warden Graham Warwick, Mayor Cliff Barwick, MP Joe Preston and over 100 local officials, staff and members of the community.  Further information is available at: http://www.news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2009/10/heritage-site-chosen-for-st-thomas-consolidated-courthouse.html

Events
How will you Remember? Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. We honour those who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War (1939-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953), and the men and women who have served since then. More than 1,500,000 Canadians have served our country in this way, and more than 100,000 have died. They gave their lives and their futures so that we may live in peace. 
Ceremonies will be taking place throughout Elgin-Middlesex-London.

Date	Time	Municipality/ City	Location of Service
Sunday, November 8	10:30AM	Port Stanley	Cenotaph
Sunday, November 8	9:15AM	Southwold	Shedden Keystone Complex
Sunday, November 8	12:00PM	Lambeth	Cenotaph
Sunday, November 8	2:00PM	Bayham	Port Burwell Cenotaph
Tuesday, November 10	7:00PM	Dutton-Dunwich	Town hall
Wednesday, November 11	10:30AM	St. Thomas	St. Thomas Elgin-General Hospital
Wednesday, November 11	10:30	Aylmer	Town hall
Wednesday, November 11	9:15	Malahide	Springfield Cenotaph
Wednesday, November 11	10:30	Dorchester	Rodney Cenotaph
Wednesday, November 11	10:30	Thames Centre	Dorchester Cenotaph
Wednesday, November 11	10:30AM	London	Cenotaph

Port Stanley Port Facility Feasibility Study and Business Plan Meeting~
Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Port Stanley Arena Auditorium
6:00 pm - Pre Presentation Open House
7:00 pm - Presentation with Questions and Answers to follow.
For more details: http://www.centralelgin.org/portal/entry.php?w=CentralElginCivicCentre&e_id=2375

Government Happenings
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance announced a reform plan for federally regulated private pension plans. For more information on theses changes visit: http://www.fin.gc.ca/n08/09-103-eng.asp

Bill C-25 received royal assent on October 28th. This legislation strictly limits the amount of credit granted for time served in custody prior to conviction and sentencing.  For more information, visit: http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/news-nouv/nr-cp/2009/doc_32442.html

Citizen Recognition
On Saturday, October 24th, Joe joined Tatum Blackwell in the 3rd Annual Tatum’s Walk for Hope.  Tatum, daughter of Natalie and Chris, is an inspiration. Born with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), Tatum started fundraising for EB 3 years ago to help another child with EB. Tatum~ you make our community a better place to live. Thank you! For more information, visit: http://www.joeprestonmp.ca/EN/3634/99854
 
Meetings and Delegations
Joe was the guest speaker at the monthly manufacturers meeting hosted by Muma Manufacturing on Friday, October 23rd. Discussion focused on the local and federal economy. Additional meetings took place with representatives from FedDev Ontario, Bob Wheeler with St. Thomas Economic Development, The Minister of the Environment, London-St. Thomas Association of Realtors and several meetings in Ottawa and St. Thomas.

Please visit our website to participate in our weekly poll posted on our home page. www.joeprestonmp.ca

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

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