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South Algonquin

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Township Tells Homeless Man To Leave Survival Site, Threatens Trespassing Charges And Disposal Of Belongings

Photos reviewed by South Algonquin Matters show handwritten enforcement notices left beside a small shoreline tent occupied by a man who says he is homeless and living outdoors in South Algonquin….. More…

Emails Show Building Inquiry Sent to Non-Owner in Whitney Property File

Emails Show Building Inquiry Sent to Non-Owner in Whitney Property File Emails from March 2022 show that a building inquiry by the Township of South Algonquin…. More…

Councillor Comments on Local Business Bankruptcies

Municipal councils play an important role in shaping the economic environment of a community. Local governments set policies, approve infrastructure investments, support economic development programs, and work with local organizations that promote business activity. In small rural municipalities especially, Table conversations can have a direct effect on residents, entrepreneurs, and investors.

During an Asset Management Committee discussion in April 2023, a councillor made a comment indicating that he did not care if all the businesses in the community went bankrupt. The meeting itself was part of a discussion that included a request for support from the South Algonquin Business Alliance (SABA), a volunteer organization formed to advocate for economic development in the township. The request and related discussion appear in the committee agenda and minutes for the April 12, 2023 Asset Management Committee meeting.

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Integrity Reports

Ombudsman Reports

Multiple investigations are currently underway and under review by the Ombudsman.

What happens when you file a complaint?

What happens when you file a complaint Documents Raise Questions About How Municipal Complaints Are Handled Municipal policies point residents to instructions for how to…. More….

South Algonquin’s Public Meetings Deserve More Than 48 Hours

South Algonquin Matters is restoring public access to Council and committee meeting recordings that were previously broadcast publicly by the Township of South Algonquin. South Algonquin Matters – YouTube How we got here South Algonquin has recorded public meetings for years. In 2019, Council adopted By-law 19-590 which is an Audio Recording Policy, which provided that recordings would remain publicly available for at least one year. In practice, recordings had remained publicly available for years after being posted. Several years later, following complaints filed with the Township’s Integrity Commissioner, meeting recordings were suddenly removed from public access when the township

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October 7, 2026

Township Integrity Page Updated After South Algonquin Matters Review

The Township of South Algonquin has updated its Integrity Commissioner webpage following a recent review by South Algonquin Matters. The sequence of events raises questions about how and when public information is updated and made accessible…..More…..

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When a Facebook Post Tries to Clarify a Law

When a Facebook Post Tries to Clarify a Law Questions Surround South Algonquin’s Noise and Nuisance By-Law A Facebook notice from the Township of South… More…

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State of the Township

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Health Check

Is South Algonquin as Healthy as We Want it to Be?

To explore that question, we used a tool called the Municipal Health Checklist, developed by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities.

The checklist is a municipal self-assessment tool developed by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities to help communities examine potential strengths and risks.

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South Algonquin’s population is roughly the same as a typical Ontario high school. We can still fix it if we start now.

Councillor not sanctioned for reprisal against complainant

In October 2024, South Algonquin Council received another report from the municipality’s Integrity Commissioner concerning the conduct of Councillor Joe Florent. The report was prepared by municipal lawyer Tony Fleming of Cunningham Swan and presented to council in accordance with the oversight framework established under the Municipal Act.

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