Key Messages

Key Messages Update is published monthly and includes items from the Board and administration. These topics include the Board’s perspective on matters of importance and some highlights and successes of the month. Key Messages for the month are presented under each of the three Strategic Plan Pillars. Subscribe to our Key Messages.

Key Messages Update

Key Messages, November 2025

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Organizational Excellence Q3 Financial Report Received: The Board received the Q3 2025 Financial Report, noting no concerns from the CEO. An anticipated…

Key Messages Update

Key Messages, October 2025

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Organizational Excellence Q3 Report Received: The Board received the Q3 2025 Quarterly Report, highlighting progress on strategic priorities and annual…

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Key Messages, September 2025

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Organizational Excellence Strategic Planning Committee Updates: The Board received an information report outlining the Committee’s research to date and…

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Key Messages, July 2025

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Organizational Excellence Board Participated in Town's Corporate Strategic Plan Focus Group: The Board took part in a focus group led by Director Hendry…

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Key Messages, June 2025

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Organizational Excellence 2024 Audited Financial Statements Approved: KPMG, in partnership with Michael Switzer, the Town’s Deputy Treasurer and Manager…

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Key Messages, May 2025

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Organizational Excellence 2024 Annual Report Presented to Council: On May 14, 2025 the CEO presented the BMPL's 2024 Annual Report to Council,…

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Key Messages, April 2025

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Organizational Excellence 2024 Annual Report Approved: The CEO presented the 2024 Annual Report, emphasizing strong growth across several key areas.…

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Key Messages, March 2025

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Organizational Excellence 2024 Risk Assessment Report Received: The Board reviewed the 2024 Risk Assessment Report, which highlighted the implementation…

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Key Messages, January 2025

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Organizational Excellence Final Report for the 2024 Action Plan Released: The 2024 Action Plan had a completion rate of 89%. The outstanding items were…

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Key Messages, November 2024

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Organizational Excellence New Chair/Vice Chair Appointed: During its annual election, the Board elected Julia Scott as Chair and Joanne de Visser as Vice…

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Key Messages, October 2024

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Organizational Excellence Staff Recognized for Provincial/Regional Leadership: The Board received a report highlighting the BMPL’s representation…

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Key Messages, September 2024

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Organizational Excellence CEO Evaluation Committee Appointed: Board Chair Laurey Gillies and members Kristina Wichman and Carol Sackville-Duyvelshoff…

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Key Messages, July 2024

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Organizational Excellence 2025 Budget Timeline Established: A timeline for the 2025 budget was established. The CEO will bring the first draft of the…

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Key Messages, June 2024

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Organizational Excellence Valuing the Blue Mountains Public Library: The Board received the first draft of the Library’s Social Return on Investment,…

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Key Messages, May 2024

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Action Planning 2024 Action Plan Finalized: The Board finalized the 2024 Action Plan, which identifies annual goals and how the BMPL will continue…